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BBC presenter flustered after leaving frame while not realising she’s still on air

BBC presenter flustered after leaving frame while not realising she’s still on air

Published by Daniella Wilson

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in A BBC newsreader was left red-faced after an incident this week in which she hadn’t realised she was still on air. Geeta Guru-Murthy was seen talking to BBC world affairs editor John Simpson when she believed the segment was over. “That was lovely,” she said to Simpson, who was celebrating 60 years with the broadcaster. “I couldn’t, I suppose, have a kiss,” he said, prompting Guru-Murthy, who was getting up to embrace him off-camera, to oblige. Geeta Guru-Murthy on BBC News (BBC) The live feed remained on Guru-Murthy’s chair, which was empty while she could be heard off-screen. Returning to her seat, the presenter realised the cameras were still rolling, and seemed visibly flustered as she laughed and told viewers: “Sorry. Sorry. We are still on air, sorry. I hadn’t realised that. “Um this is BBC News. Let us move on now to sport,” she added. Footage of the blunder …

Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo | Business and Economy News

Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo | Business and Economy News

Published by Sam Flores

Baghdad, Iraq – Sitting anxiously in his small office in Jameela market, one of Baghdad’s main wholesale markets, food trader Hamza al-Rudayni is waiting to see what the coming days will bring. A decision by the Iraqi government to devalue the country’s currency, the dinar, against the US dollar has left traders like him facing sudden losses and uncertainty over the prices they should charge for their goods. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “I don’t know what to do,” al-Rudayni told Al Jazeera after the devaluation reduced the dollar value of his dinar holdings, leaving him with less money to purchase imported goods. “All I know is I woke up a few days ago to discover that I had lost 25 million Iraqi dinars (roughly $16,500 at the new exchange rate) because of this decision, while larger merchants lost billions,” he said. Al-Rudayni entered the wholesale trade market last year after losing his previous job at a private Iraqi bank that he says was sanctioned by the United States Treasury. He sold …

These 4 free apps make an old PC worth leaving on

These 4 free apps make an old PC worth leaving on

Published by skeptic

An old PC might feel painfully slow for everyday work, but that alone doesn’t doom it to the e-waste pile. In fact, aging hardware can be surprisingly capable when it’s no longer required to run a full desktop environment, dozens of browser tabs, and everyday programs. Throw a lightweight Linux distro on it, add Docker, install a few VMs, and before you know it, you’ll have a full-blown server in your house. And just in case you’re wondering, there’s no shortage of free apps that make an old PC worth leaving on. Related 5 Practical Ways I Put My Old Laptops to Use Don’t throw that laptop away just yet—it has years of life left in it! Home Assistant lets your old PC boss your smart home around Local control, no cloud dependency, and zero brand loyalty If you’re tired of having to buy specific smart home devices because they’re compatible with your particular hub, or don’t want to juggle half a dozen smart home apps, Home Assistant is by far the best upgrade you …

British Prime Minister Says Russia Meddled In 2016 Referendum On Leaving EU

British Prime Minister Says Russia Meddled In 2016 Referendum On Leaving EU

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Chris Summers via The Epoch Times, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that Russia interfered in the UK’s 2016 referendum on leaving the European Union, and he warned voters in France and Germany about efforts the Kremlin may be making to influence their political systems. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on Sept. 21, 2026. Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP Burnham, who last month said that the UK could consider rejoining the EU, is the first British prime minister to publicly say there was evidence of Russian interference in the Brexit referendum, in which voters narrowly voted to leave the bloc. “I asked the question coming to Downing Street, was there interference in the 2016 referendum from Russia? And I’ve had the clear answer that yes, there was,” he said on the podcast “The Rest Is Politics,” in an episode that aired on Oct. 11. “And these things are important now to put clearly on the record, and I believe help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this …

Anthony Vaccarello Is Leaving Saint Laurent

Anthony Vaccarello Is Leaving Saint Laurent

Published by Jenni Sidey

Nine days after staging Saint Laurent’s spring 2027 runway show in Paris, creative director Anthony Vaccarello is stepping down at the Kering-owned label after a decade at the helm. When Saint Laurent appointed Vaccarello in 2016, the Belgian designer had never made any men’s clothing, and he knew he was stepping into the big menswear-shaped shadow of Hedi Slimane, his predecessor at the brand. “I felt pressure starting men’s, because [Slimane] used to do men’s, and he used to do really good men’s,” Vaccarello told GQ in 2022. “That’s why it took me time to find my own language.” He held his first standalone men’s show in 2018: a ’70s New York-themed affair that ended with a host of shirtless models slathered in glittery silver body paint. But it wasn’t until 2022 that the designer truly turned up the volume, staging a high-drama runway on the sand in the Agafay desert, near Marrakech, where the late Yves Saint Laurent had lived and where his ashes were scattered. Celebrities and suits were hallmarks of Anthony Vaccarello’s …

Katya Jones Seriously Considered Leaving Strictly After Last Year's 'Heartbreak'

Katya Jones Seriously Considered Leaving Strictly After Last Year's 'Heartbreak'

Published by Sam Flores

Long-serving Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has admitted that she seriously contemplated leaving the show when she and her celebrity partner Lewis Cope missed out on a spot in last year’s final. Katya and Lewis were frontrunners throughout Strictly’s 2025 run, but fell at the final hurdle when they were eliminated after the live quarter-final. At the time, the Russian-born performer made no secret of her shock and heartbreak at not making it further in the contest, telling the Daily Mail this week: “Every year, I do question myself, like really think, ‘Are you ready for this really intense, really all-consuming thing again and again and again and again?’. “Every time I ask myself, and if the answer is still yes, I’ll be here doing it.” Katya Jones She continued: “And I must say, last year I was very heartbroken. So there was a lot of doubt, like, ‘Can I face it again?’.” “I guess our expectation was so high and not even from us, externally, you kind of see yourself getting all the …

Prince Harry opens up about ‘depression’ after leaving UK – and describes feeling ’emotionally numb’ after death of Diana | UK News

Prince Harry opens up about ‘depression’ after leaving UK – and describes feeling ’emotionally numb’ after death of Diana | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

Prince Harry has revealed he “slipped into depression for about two weeks” after relocating to Canada in 2019.  The Duke of Sussex, who recently returned to the UK with his wife Meghan and their two children, said he experienced an “adrenaline crash” after moving to Canada to “get some space”. In a session with a neuroscientist for a video learning platform, Harry also described feeling “emotionally numb” following the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, when he was 12, and how he felt he had to “prove” he missed her. Image: The Sussexes moved back to the UK recently. Pic: AP After leaving the UK, the Sussexes lived on Vancouver Island, before they stepped back from royal duties in early 2020 and eventually moved to the US, where they have spent the last six years. Harry said: “Being in Canada, away from the stressful environment where presumably my body was just pumped full of adrenaline, within two or three days, I experienced this adrenaline crash, something that I’d never experienced before. “It was …

Miranda Lambert poses with knife in hand leaving fans saying the same thing

Miranda Lambert poses with knife in hand leaving fans saying the same thing

Published by Daniella Wilson

Miranda Lambert gave fans plenty to work with when she shared an Instagram photograph posing with a kitchen knife and drinks cans rolled into her blonde hair. The country singer, 42, stood behind a chopping board covered in sliced onions, holding the knife upright beside her face while resting her other hand on her hip. “Caption this,” she wrote alongside onion and knife emojis, prompting followers to fill the comments with jokes about her formidable onstage persona. © InstagramMiranda Lambert asks her fans: “Caption this!” Miranda wore a white T-shirt knotted at the waist with blue jeans, accessorising with a fine gold necklace and rings. Her burgundy manicure added a touch of colour, while the improvised rollers gave the kitchen photograph a distinctly retro feel. Fans recognise Miranda’s mischievous side Followers quickly picked up on the humour, offering captions that would not have looked out of place alongside some of Miranda’s most memorable songs. “When he asks when dinner will be ready,” one joked. Another referenced her hit Mama’s Broken Heart, writing: “We’ve evolved from …

Where is Michael Vartan now? Inside the ’00s heartthrob’s life now nearly a decade after leaving Hollywood

Where is Michael Vartan now? Inside the ’00s heartthrob’s life now nearly a decade after leaving Hollywood

Published by Daniella Wilson

To mark 25 years of J.J. Abrams’ groundbreaking spy thriller Alias, star Jennifer Garner shared a collection of memories from the making of the show, and glimpses of her relationships with the cast now. The actress included photos of her iconic Sydney Bristow wigs, times spent now with Victor Garber, and most notably, a selfie from a recent reunion with co-star Michael Vartan. © InstagramMichael Vartan made an ultra-rare appearance in a photo shared by Jennifer Garner While Michael, now 57, became a household name especially thanks to Alias, and appeared in a variety of projects after, in the years since, he’s stepped away from Hollywood altogether. Here’s what we know of his life now… Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Jennifer Garner reunites with “Alias” cast Michael Vartan’s early life Michael was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, France in 1968 to Eddie and Doris Vartan. While his mother was a painter, his father was a renowned French musician and bandleader. Following his parents’ divorce when he was just five, he divided his time between France with his …

Watch: Jenna Bush Hager admits to recent job interview as TODAY guest asks: ‘You’re leaving?’

Watch: Jenna Bush Hager admits to recent job interview as TODAY guest asks: ‘You’re leaving?’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jenna Bush Hager shocked her on-air guest on Friday, October 2. While interviewing podcaster Nayeema Raza, the TODAY Show host shared a story about a recent job interview, prompting the guest to ask: “What? You’re leaving?” Watch the surprising moment in the video above. Jenna, 44, hosts TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle the fourth hour of NBC’s morning news program alongside Sheinelle Jones. And throughout her seven years hosting, there have been many changes. © Getty Images for Sandals ResortsJenna and Sheinelle are loving co-hosting together Jenna joined TODAY in 2009 as a news correspondent and contributor. She first debuted as the permanent co-host alongside Hoda Kotb in April 2019, replacing Kathie Lee Gifford. After Hoda left in January 2025, Jenna hosted the fourth hour alone with rotating celebrity co-hosts like Scarlett Johannson, Keke Palmer, and Andy Cohen. Sheinelle made her debut as Jenna’s permanent co-host for TODAY’s 4th Hour on January 12. And while many may ask what Jenna’s next career moves are, she is happy at her desk. © NBCJenna is a staple …