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16:28 01/02/2022
David Beckham moans that wife Victoria only eats grilled fish and vegetables

Discussing Victoria's very specific eating habits on the River Cafe Table 4 podcast, David explained: 'I get quite emotional about food and wine, when I'm eating something great I want everyone to try it. 'Unfortunately I'm married to someone that has eaten the same thing for the last 25 years. Since I met her she only eats grilled fish, steamed vegetables, she will very rarely deviate from that.'
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Source: dailymail.co.uk

15:42 01/02/2022
Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31

Stars and makers of The Walking Dead have paid tribute to actor Moses J Moseley, who has died at the age of 31. Moseley played the armless and jawless Mike, a pet zombie on the hit post-apocalyptic TV horror show. TMZ reported that his family had reported him missing last week and that police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Source: bbc.com

14:07 01/02/2022
Nick Cannon confirms 8th child on the way

Nick Cannon announced on his daytime talk show Monday that he and model Bre Tiesi are expecting a baby boy together. It will be his eighth child and his fifth baby in less than two years. "As everyone knows I have a lot of children and I love them all dearly, sincerely," Cannon told his audience. "Every single one of my children are just as special as the other." Cannon and Tiesi were photographed together at a baby celebration over the weekend.

Source: cnn.com

13:31 01/02/2022
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Barcelona sign striker on free transfer after Arsenal exit

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has joined Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Arsenal, with the move to be announced on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Gabon striker signed the deal late on Monday evening.

Source: bbc.com

12:05 01/02/2022
Woman accused of leading female ISIL unit to appear in US court

Allison Fluke-Ekren, a former teacher and Kansas resident, faces up to 20 years in jail on ‘terrorism’ charges in US.

Source: aljazeera.com

11:32 01/02/2022
Juve sign Switzerland's Zakaria from Gladbach, unload Bentancur and Kulusevski

Juventus have signed Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria from Borussia Moenchengladbach, the Serie A club said on Monday, in a busy transfer deadline day for the Old Lady of Italian football. In a statement Juve said that Zakaria has moved to Turin for 4.5 million euros (5.05 million euros), with the 25-year-old signing a deal until the end of June 2026 which will earn him a reported three million euros a season.

Source: france24.com

11:18 01/02/2022
French ambassador expelled from Mali

Mali's military leaders are expelling the French ambassador over what they called "outrageous" comments made by the French foreign minister about the transitional government. France said it was recalling Joel Meyer, who was given 72 hours to leave. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian last week said the Mali junta was "illegitimate" and "out of control".

Source: bbc.com

10:34 01/02/2022
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for Covid-19

Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has tested positive for Covid-19, he announced Monday, as his nation continues to face a surge in cases due to the Omicron variant, as well as rowdy protests in the capital over pandemic health restrictions. "I'm feeling fine -- and I'll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines. Everyone, please get vaccinated and get boosted," tweeted Trudeau. Two of Trudeau's three schoolage children also have tested positive.

Source: cnn.com

10:00 01/02/2022
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are expecting a baby

Rihanna has debuted a baby bump. Photos reportedly taken over the weekend in New York City and published by several outlets, including People magazine, show the singer and fashion mogul happily displaying her protruding, bare belly along with boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky. Rihanna, 33, and A$AP Rocky, also 33, have been friends for years and went public with their romantic relationship in May 2021. This will be the first child for the couple.

Source: cnn.com

18:00 31/01/2022
Portugal election: Socialists win unexpected majority

Portugal's ruling Socialist Party has won an unexpected outright majority in Sunday's snap general election for only the second time in its history. The election was called when Prime Minister António Costa failed to pass a budget after losing the support of two smaller parties.

Source: bbc.com

17:33 31/01/2022
Crew rescued after ships collide off Dutch coast in storm

The Dutch coastguard rescued 18 crew members from a ship that collided with another vessel in the North Sea on Monday during a storm off the coast of the Netherlands. The vessel, the Maltese registered Julietta D. cargo ship, bound for Amsterdam from Germany, collided with an oil and chemicals tanker, the coastguard said in a statement. After an hour-long rescue operation with helicopters, the coastguard reported that all 18 crew members were taken off the vessel.

Source: reuters.com

16:41 31/01/2022
Dolce&Gabbana drop animal fur starting in 2022

Dolce&Gabbana announced Monday that it would drop the use of animal fur in all its collections starting this year, and transition to eco-friendly faux fur. The Milan fashion house joins other luxury brands, including Armani, Gucci, Prada and Moncler, in adhering to guidelines set by the Fur Free Alliance, a network of animal rights groups around the world.

Source: apnews.com

16:15 31/01/2022
At least 18 dead as heavy rain triggers floods and landslides in Brazil

At least 18 people, including seven children, have died since Friday after heavy rain battered São Paulo, triggering floods and landslides across the Brazilian state. Around 500 people have also been displaced, according to a statement released by the State Civil Defense, and five people are still missing.

Source: cnn.com

15:01 31/01/2022
North Korea confirms most powerful missile test since 2017

North Korean state media said Monday that the country had test-fired a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile, last launched in 2017, which is powerful enough to put the US territory of Guam in range.

Source: france24.com

14:34 31/01/2022
Egypt court sentences 10 to death on charges of planning attacks

An Egyptian court has sentenced to death 10 members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group for coordinating and planning attacks on the police, the state-news agency MENA has reported. The identities of the defendants were not revealed and it was not possible to determine how they had pleaded to the charges.

Source: aljazeera.com

13:31 31/01/2022
Harry and Meghan voice concern to Spotify over Covid misinformation

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they are concerned about Covid-19 misinformation on Spotify amid growing outcry over Joe Rogan’s show. Nevertheless, the pair – who signed a multi-year podcast partnership with the music streaming service in 2020 – remain “committed to continuing our work” with Spotify. This week, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell both said they were removing their music in protest over Spotify hosting podcasts by Rogan, which they say promote anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.

Source: theguardian.com

12:53 31/01/2022
Jacinda Ardern in self-isolation as Covid cases rise in New Zealand

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has entered self-isolation until Tuesday after being deemed a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case. "The exposure event took place on Saturday 22 January during flight NZ8273 from Kerikeri to Auckland," the New Zealand government said in a press release Saturday.

Source: cnn.com

12:05 31/01/2022
Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following allegations on social media. Greater Manchester Police said it was made aware of "social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence". It added "we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault". He remains in custody for questioning and inquiries are ongoing.

Source: bbc.com

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