The actor said the image director Paul King sent as a joke "shocked" his kids.
The UK government has announced a 6.6% increase in the TV licence fee, raising it from £159 to £169.50. The decision to use September's rate of inflation instead of an average over the past year resulted in a smaller increase than anticipated. The current fee has been frozen at £159 for the past two years. The government's decision to raise it by a smaller percentage is expected to leave a funding gap of around £90 million.
The UK has accused Russia's Security Service, the FSB, of engaging in a prolonged cyber-hacking campaign aimed at politicians and individuals in the public eye. The government alleges that one faction within the FSB orchestrated cyber-attacks to pilfer data, subsequently disclosing it publicly, including materials linked to the 2019 election. Despite Russia consistently refuting involvement in such activities, Foreign Secretary David Cameron condemned the group's actions as "completely unacceptable." Former Prime Minister Cameron affirmed the commitment to collaborate with allies to expose Russian covert cyber activities and hold Russia accountable.
Kyle Sinckler, the England and Bristol prop, has raised a pertinent issue within the realm of international rugby, indicating that Owen Farrell's decision to prioritize mental wellbeing and step back from the 2024 Six Nations may be a precursor to more players taking similar breaks. Sinckler, an experienced player with 68 caps, is advocating for a more comprehensive support system from rugby authorities to help athletes navigate the substantial pressures associated with playing for England.
The author at the center of a controversy regarding allegations of racism within the Royal Family, Omid Scobie, has denied that the inclusion of names in a Dutch translation of his book was a deliberate publicity stunt. Scobie, who wrote "Endgame," claims not to know how the names of King Charles and Catherine, Princess of Wales, were included in the Dutch version, where they are said to have discussed the skin color of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's unborn child.
The UN has characterized the resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hamas as the dreaded nightmare that had been anticipated by all. The temporary ceasefire, which lapsed on Friday, witnessed a blame game between the conflicting parties as they held each other responsible for the renewal of fighting.
Taiwan has issued a cautionary advisory, urging both its elderly and young citizens to avoid travel to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, citing a recent surge in respiratory illnesses in the region. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi countered concerns, asserting that Chinese authorities have effectively addressed the situation. In response to the rise in respiratory illnesses, the World Health Organization (WHO) had requested comprehensive information from China, with a WHO official later stating that the current spike is not as severe as pre-Covid-19 levels, and no novel or abnormal pathogens have been identified in these cases.
Ashish Prashar, who recently fell victim to a suspected hate crime, revealed to News that it required a joint effort from the community and the dissemination of a widely viewed video to prompt the NYPD to make an arrest. The arrest transpired two weeks after residents in Brooklyn joined forces to identify and apprehend a woman suspected of committing hate crimes against Prashar and his toddler. During the incident, Prashar, adorned in a Palestinian kaffiyeh, expressed deep concern for the well-being of other children of color in New York City.
The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, have long been a subject of contention between Greece and the United Kingdom. The recent remarks from No 10 Downing Street accusing Greece of breaking its promise not to raise the sculptures have once again drawn attention to this ongoing dispute.
As fans eagerly await the highly anticipated 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, excitement levels hit an all-time high with the recent announcement that David Tennant will be returning for the momentous celebration. The beloved actor, who portrayed the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, expressed his delight at the opportunity to be a part of this special milestone.