Barbara, a recent charity volunteer, was pleasantly surprised by a message from Cliff Richard. She turned to volunteering as a means to cope with the grief following her husband's passing 18 years ago.
As the washed-up rock star Billy Mack, portrayed by Bill Nighy, finally conquers the lyrics to the festive rendition of Love is All Around (aptly transformed into Christmas is All Around), he comes to the realization of the song's dreadful nature. His grinning manager concurs, labeling it "solid-gold" rubbish. This sets the stage for Love Actually, a two-hour whirlwind of improbable, questionable, and outright absurd love scenes featuring a star-studded cast.
Israeli officials have acknowledged that three hostages were mistakenly killed by soldiers in Gaza on Friday. The hostages, Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 22, and Alon Shamriz, 26, who were being held by Hamas, had used leftover food to write signs pleading for help. The soldiers breached "rules of engagement" by shooting them, as they were holding a white flag.
Zahid Ahmed is expressing strong dissatisfaction with Instagram's alleged censorship. The actor claimed that Instagram removed his post discussing what he referred to as the "real face of terrorism," featuring images of Benjamin Netanyahu, Rishi Sunak, and Joe Biden. Ahmed criticized Instagram for this action, stating, "To hell with you Instagram. Will love to see you burn in hell on judgement day." The deleted post, still available on his public Facebook profile, juxtaposes the mainstream portrayal of terrorists with those in suits who hold influential positions.
Shohei Ohtani has chosen to defer the majority of his record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, totaling $680 million of his $700 million 10-year deal. The arrangement involves receiving $2 million annually until 2034, followed by $68 million per year until 2043. Ohtani, a two-time American League Most Valuable Player, emphasized that his decision aims to help the Dodgers succeed in Major League Baseball by providing them with more flexibility under salary cap rules.
The UFC 296 news conference in Las Vegas took an unpleasant turn when Colby Covington made a repulsive comment about Leon Edwards' late father, stating he was "in hell." Edwards, whose father was murdered in 2004, reacted angrily, throwing a bottle at Covington, leading to a security intervention. The fighters were separated, but tensions remained high.
A collision between two subway trains during rush hour in Beijing has resulted in 102 people sustaining broken bones, with over 500 individuals sent to the hospital. The incident occurred during heavy snowfall on the Changping subway line, leading to slippery tracks and "signal degradation." The first train braked suddenly, and the second train, unable to stop on the icy tracks, collided with the first one. The impact caused the last two carriages of one train to detach. Images and videos show commuters in dark carriages using emergency hammers to break windows for fresh air.
A virtual reality dance event was created for Suffolk residents with dementia, featuring a festive tea dance that was filmed to provide a unique VR experience for this community. - Jomotoday
Cardi B has expressed her desire for "a new beginning" following her separation from husband Offset, as revealed by the rapper in an Instagram Live session shared by a pop culture account. The announcement hints at the possibility of the couple ending their five-year marriage. Offset, a member of the Migos rap group, has not publicly commented on the reported split.
A sperm whale, filmed swimming near beachgoers in Western Australia, has passed away after getting stuck on a sandbar. Despite efforts by wildlife officers to guide the injured and severely sunburnt whale back to deeper waters, it succumbed to its condition. On Saturday, swimmers were seen interacting with the 15m (49ft) mammal while it was still alive, raising concerns about risks to both the whale and humans.