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A little boy vanished without a trace in 2011. His grandmother believes he’s being kept on a Mormon commune

A little boy vanished without a trace in 2011. His grandmother believes he’s being kept on a Mormon commune

For 13 years, no one has seen or heard from Timmothy Pitzen, an Illinois boy who mysteriously vanished in 2011 – but his loved ones believe he’s still alive and living on a Mormon commune with no access to the outside world or awareness that people are looking for him. Timmothy was just six years old when his mother Amy Fry-Pitzen picked him up from school in May 2011, claiming there was a family emergency. They then embarked on a road trip, visiting zoos and water parks across state lines. At the end of the three days, on May 14, Fry-Pitzen, 43, was found dead in a hotel room. Timmothy was nowhere to be found, but his mother had left behind a cryptic suicide note saying her son was “safe” and being cared for. But then it added: “You’ll never find him.” Timmothy’s paternal grandmother Linda Pitzen recently told the US Sun that after “torturing” herself trying to decipher the note, she is convinced her grandson is still alive. His childhood friend Hannah Soukup, who …

Sunak’s D-day failure is a campaign disaster – and a sign he’s forgotten the very recent past | Jonathan Freedland

Sunak’s D-day failure is a campaign disaster – and a sign he’s forgotten the very recent past | Jonathan Freedland

But is it art? Could that explain Rishi Sunak’s campaign – that it is, in fact, a piece of daring, innovative performance art in which the prime minister deliberately conducts himself so haplessly and with such a tin ear that it prompts us to reflect on the state of the nation? Is his future not, as most predict, wearing a zip-up fleece and making squillions in Silicon Valley, but rather as a groundbreaking conceptual artist, one who invites his audience to see 4 July less as an election day and more as the unveiling of his boldest ever installation? It’s as good an explanation as any. Otherwise it’s near-impossible to comprehend his decision to make an early exit from the memorial ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-day, subbing in his foreign secretary to stand alongside the leaders of France, the US and Germany as they remembered those who died to free Europe from fascism. We shall fight them on the beaches, said Churchill. We shall leave them on the beaches, said Sunak. It turns …

Realism got Starmer here. But so far he’s fighting this election with fantasy economics | Gaby Hinsliff

Realism got Starmer here. But so far he’s fighting this election with fantasy economics | Gaby Hinsliff

It wasn’t quite John Major’s vision of old maids cycling through the mist to church. But the sepia-tinted memories Keir Starmer recounted in his first big campaign speech of growing up in Oxted, the Surrey town he called “about as English as you can get”, weren’t a million miles away. He talked about growing up in a house where the phone was sometimes cut off because his parents couldn’t afford to pay the bill; about how he identifies now with young couples realising they can’t afford a longed-for second child because of rocketing mortgages. But he also talked nostalgically about the ramshackle football pitch he played on, and shared with grazing cows, and what he called the British air of “quiet uncomplaining resilience” in an era when there was sadly a lot to be resilient about. Shades of those “do you remember … ?” pages on Facebook, where the middle aged reminisce about pork scratchings and playing on a ZX Spectrum. And if you’re rolling your eyes at all this stuff – well, it’s not …

In France, we’ve been desperate for a real alternative to Macron and Le Pen. Finally, he’s here | Alexander Hurst

In France, we’ve been desperate for a real alternative to Macron and Le Pen. Finally, he’s here | Alexander Hurst

Maybe it’s the result of having moved to Europe with a North American point of view, but it has always stunned me that Europe’s nations – crammed together into an elbow of a landmass – could ever think of their sort as anything but inextricably linked. Regardless of what river, mountain range or narrow channel of water their borders run along, anything but a united Europe will be a plaything in a world split between the unchallenged economic power of the US and China. Emmanuel Macron understands this. It’s why he’s often at his most prescient and convincing when he talks about Europe. As far as a vision for Europe goes, the first speech he gave at the Sorbonne won me over in 2017; when he returned in late April this year for Europe Speech 2.0, I once again found myself agreeing with his calls for greater European federalism. But in the 9 June European elections, in which I have a vote – my first ever as a French and European citizen – I’m not …

Orlando Bloom says he’s ‘blanked’ Troy role from his mind

Orlando Bloom says he’s ‘blanked’ Troy role from his mind

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Orlando Bloom has expressed discontent with his character Paris in the 2004’s Troy, admitting that he “didn’t want to play” the villainous prince. The 47-year-old British actor starred in the Brad Pitt-led historical war movie, loosely based on Homer’s Iliad about the epic battles between the two ancient kingdoms of Troy and Sparta. While appearing on Variety’s “Know Your Lines” video series, Bloom was unable to identify one of the quotes said by his character Paris. Instead, he misattributed the line, guessing that it must have been from either 2005’ Kingdom of Heaven or one of his Lord of the Rings movies. After being told the correct answer, Bloom said: “Oh my god, Troy. Wow. I think I just blanked that movie out of my brain by the way.” “So many people love that movie, but for me playing that character was just like [slits throat]. Am I allowed to …

Prince Andrew’s £30 million home with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson he’s being pressured to vacate

Prince Andrew’s £30 million home with ex-wife Sarah Ferguson he’s being pressured to vacate

Prince Andrew is reportedly being pressured to vacate Royal Lodge; the 30-room, £30 million mansion he currently shares with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.  In the latest reports by US Weekly, the property is “crumbling” and ravaged by damp that is leaving visible signs of wear and tear, including cracking in the brickwork. The father of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie has reportedly been asked to leave the property by his brother, King Charles, after neglecting to pay for its £500,000 upkeep per year. © UK PressPrince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson raised their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie at Royal Lodge Suggestions of Prince Andrew’s rumoured eviction are not new; the Duke has reportedly been fighting to stay at the historic Royal Lodge – a 19th century, 90-acre property that is under the ownership of Charles’ estate – since the death of Queen Elizabeth II. His ex-wife Sarah was quizzed by Samara García Mendez from ¡HOLA! TV about the eviction in 2023, though she casually shut down the rumours. Responding to reports that she and …

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says he’s fitter than ever due to plant diet

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says he’s fitter than ever due to plant diet

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has said that he’s fitter than 20 years ago as a result of his diet that consists of eating 30 different types of plants per week. In an interview withThe Times, the chef, who is best known for hosting the River Cottage cooking series on Channel 4, said that he grows 11,000 types of edible plants in his vegetable patch at the River Cottage HQ in rural Devon. “With all the other changes I’ve made, I’m probably healthier than I was 20 years ago,” said the 59-year-old. “”Eating plants obviously helps with that and 30 different types a week is optimum. No one is saying don’t eat more than that, but beyond 30 the benefits begin to plateau.” Fearnley-Whittingstall added that purchasing an electric car has helped him avoid snacking on chocolate bars at petrol stations, and …

Prince Harry’s four-word response when he’s asked ‘are you happy to be home’ | Royal | News

Prince Harry’s four-word response when he’s asked ‘are you happy to be home’ | Royal | News

Prince Harry had his cheeky grin on full display this morning as he left an event in Central London this morning and headed for his car. The Duke of Sussex, who arrived in the UK on his own yesterday morning, waved to crowds and a waiting camera room who asked him: “Are you happy to be home?” Harry laughed and quickly replied “nice to see you” before hopping into the back of a black Range Rover. It comes after Prince Harry revealed that his father is too busy to meet him while he is back in the UK this week – even though the pair are now just a few miles apart. The Duke of Sussex confirmed that no meeting will take place due to the King’s “full programme”. “It unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full programme,” they said. “The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.” MORE FOLLOWS… Source link

Prince Harry’s ‘isolation’ laid bare as he’s ‘snubbed’ by King Charles and Prince William | Royal | News

Prince Harry’s ‘isolation’ laid bare as he’s ‘snubbed’ by King Charles and Prince William | Royal | News

Prince Harry is back on British soil but a royal reunion seems off the cards as he faces “isolation” amidst King Charles’ cold shoulder. The Duke of Sussex, who has flown in for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, was spotted at the Honourable Artillery Company for the Invictus Games Foundation Conversation: “Realising A Global Community’” summit on May 7. Despite hopes of familial reconciliation during his visit, it appears unlikely that Harry will see either his father, King Charles, or his brother, Prince William. The last time Harry was in the UK was for an urgent visit following King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, sparking speculation of a possible thaw in the frosty relations between him and the Royal Family. However, any expectations of a heartfelt gathering have been dashed. A spokesperson for Prince Harry stated: “It unfortunately will not be possible due to His Majesty”s full programme. The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see …

Vladimir Putin’s ‘nervous’ speech as he’s sworn in as Russian President | World | News

Vladimir Putin’s ‘nervous’ speech as he’s sworn in as Russian President | World | News

She says he vacillated through multiple states during the heavily choreographed performance, during which he was pictured in his office looking at his papers before walking along the Kremlin’s long corridors, pausing at one point to look at a painting, on the way to his inauguration. His guard of honor waited in the sleet and rain for hours, in temperatures hovering just above freezing, while Putin made the brief journey to the Grand Kremlin Palace in his Auras limousine. James says the former KGB officer, 71, went “from humble during the religious ceremony to smiling and more buoyant as he walked past the crowds, although the ending of the non-verbal narrative saw him in his most familiar display recently as he made his speech: that of aggressive arousal as he spoke of ‘Our plans will make us stronger’ and that ‘Together we will win.’” Russia continues to gain ground in eastern Ukraine two years in, but President Volodymyr Zelensky has recently avoided a fresh attempt on his life by two Russian operatives who planned to …