Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, has offered some tips on how fans can create costumes resembling himself and his rumoured girlfriend, Taylor Swift, for Halloween. The relationship has marked a collision between two of the most powerful forces in American pop culture, with Swift in the middle …
Read More »‘Venus of the Rags’ to rise from ashes in Italy’s Naples
A giant open-air art installation by Italian contemporary artist Michelangelo Pistoletto, destroyed in an arson attack in July in Naples, will be given new life in the city, local authorities said on Friday. The new version of the “Venus of the Rags” will be unveiled in January and set up again in …
Read More »Notts County owners try to shake off Taylor Swift takeover talk
The owners of Notts County played down a report that they could sell the English League Two soccer club to American pop star Taylor Swift, saying in a playful social media post on Friday that they would “Shake this story off”. Owners Chris and Alex Reedtz said they were sorry …
Read More »London mayor’s call for ceasefire in Gaza puts pressure on Labour leader
London Mayor Sadiq Khan called on Friday for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, going a step beyond his Labour Party’s appeals for a humanitarian pause in fighting to allow aid into the Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip. The apparent difference in stance between Khan and Labour leader Keir Starmer highlights disagreement …
Read More »London hate crimes rise again in wake of Middle East conflict
Antisemitic and Islamaphobic incidents have almost doubled in just over a week in London, police data showed on Friday, in the wake of the attack by Hamas militants on southern Israel nearly three weeks ago and subsequent bombardment by Israel of Gaza. There have been growing tensions in Britain and …
Read More »More recognition for Mary Earps! Man Utd star only Lioness nominated for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year following World Cup heroics
Mary Earps is one of five players nominated for a top award after playing a starring role for the Lionesses at the Women’s World Cup. Earps recognised for World Cup heroics Won Golden Glove One of five stars nominated WHAT HAPPENED? Earps is up for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year …
Read More »Michelle Deal-Zimmerman: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are desperate distraction from a world on fire | STAFF COMMENTARY
I’m not a Swiftie. I don’t own a single friendship bracelet, concert merch or a ticket stub from her “Eras Tour” movie. But I know everything about Taylor Swift and her now official boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce. Well, saying I know “everything” might be stretching it a …
Read More »Ed Sheeran shares fresh dates for his Mathematics World Tour
Ed Sheeran shared fresh dates for his Mathematics World Tour in 2024 on Friday. The hitmaker, 32, revealed he will kick off the new dates in Asia at the beginning of next year before doing further dates in Europe through the summer where he will be supported by Calum Scott. …
Read More »Prince George set to take ‘world stage’ alongside Prince William
Prince George’s latest outing at the Rugby World Cup with his father Prince William left royal watchers in awe of the 10-year-old. After the little one stepped out with the heir to the throne to watch England play against France, many noted how he mirrored his father not only with …
Read More »China moves to deescalate Gaza crisis as UK PM lands in Israel
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with Prime Minister of Egypt Mostafa Madbouly in Beijing and expressed hope to work with his country to bring “more stability” to the Middle East, Chinese media reported, as the Israel-Hamas war cast a shadow over the region. “China is willing to enhance …
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