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John Sykes, the guitarist who performed with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake in the 1980s — and who co-wrote several tracks on Whitesnake’s highest-charting album, including the hit “Is This Love” — has died. Sykes passed away following a battle with cancer, a statement posted on his verified Facebook page said on Monday (Jan. 20). “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard […]
Days before leaving the White House, former President Joe Biden has called for a constitutional amendment to get rid of presidential immunity. Biden's proposal follows a controversial Supreme Court decision which granted presidents broad immunity for "official acts" conducted while in office. Biden claims the Supreme Court ruling has "fundamentally changed" the American principle that no person is above the law. Biden's proposal is unlikely to pass due to the difficult nature of […]
David Beckham has said that "girls are held back" in an awards ceremony speech in Davos."I want my daughter Harper to have the same opportunities as her brothers and that should be the case for all girls everywhere," the former England captain said as he was recognised as a cultural leader in Davos during the World Economic Forum (WEF). He was presented with a Crystal Award in Switzerland on Monday […]
An Australian broadcaster has apologised to Novak Djokovic and Serbian tennis fans after calling the 24-time Grand Slam champion "overrated" and a "has-been".Djokovic, 37, refused to give a customary post-match interview to Channel Nine anchor Jim Courier after beating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic at the Australian Open on Sunday. He said in a press conference his annoyance was not directed at the crowd but another Channel Nine presenter, Tony […]
Police have launched an investigation after Gladiators star Apollo was reportedly stalked and harassed.The 33-year-old, whose real name is Alex Gray, is said to have been targeted by a woman both on the set of the TV show in Sheffield and at his temporary accommodation in the city. South Yorkshire Police said they were "aware of reports of a man in his 30s being subjected to stalking and harassment".A spokesperson […]
UFC President Dana White sparked social media frenzy from his prominent position at Donald Trump's second inauguration today, where he was seated directly behind former presidents in the Capitol Building.The 55-year-old MMA boss took pride of place in the row behind Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton during the indoor ceremony.White's position of honour, specifically behind former president Bush and his wife Laura, raised eyebrows among onlookers.The seating […]
BBC Only Connect viewers were left distracted by host Victoria Coren Mitchell's distinctive headwear during tonight's quarter-final episode, as she sported an eye-catching green feather fascinator.The 52-year-old presenter paired the unusual headpiece with a striking red floral dress as she guided teams through the challenging quiz show.The bold fashion choice quickly caught the attention of fans watching the BBC Two programme, who took to social media to share their thoughts […]
Spain is set to welcome a record-breaking number of tourists in 2025, despite heavy protests against tourism in 2024.Last year saw 94 million foreign tourists descend upon Spanish shores, marking a 10 per cent increase from 2023, according to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu.The surge in visitors has sparked growing tensions between locals and tourists in popular destinations across the country.Barcelona witnessed significant protests throughout 2024, highlighting growing frustration among residents […]
Britons should brace themselves for “disruptive weather”, with a Jet Stream forming above the North Atlantic bringing with it a possible new “named storm” to the UK.The jet stream will bring with it “perhaps the strongest winds of the winter so far”, the Met Office has warned.It added that the UK will see a return to wet and windy conditions as the low pressure system blows over from North America, […]
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