King Willem-Alexander attended a Royal Netherlands Air Force exercise, observing operations and collaboration between military and civilian teams.
Kim Kardashian explains why she deleted Harry and Meghan photo from Instagram
Kim Kardashian has revealed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked her to delete an Instagram photo of them at Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday party because it was Remembrance Sunday.
Photos of Harry and Meghan at the bash were removed from both Kardashian and Jenner’s social media accounts days after the celebrations took place on 9 November.
Kardashian has finally addressed the reason behind the decision, revealing that the couple believed it would be insensitive to be seen having a good time on the national day commemorating those who lost their lives in world wars.
“We were told that it was totally cool to post,” she told her sister Khloe Kardashian’s podcast Khloe In Wonder Land.
“And then after it was posted, I think they realised it was Remembrance Day, and they didn’t want to be seen at a party, even though it’s already up, you know, and then taken down.”
The reality TV star and Skims founder suggested the couple regretted asking them to delete the photos because of the frenzied media attention it received.
“I think they realised, like, ‘Oh, this was so silly,’” Kardashian added. “It was really innocent, which is so crazy. Mom and Meghan have been friends for some years now, and they have a really sweet relationship.”
Kardashian also said the pair were happy to appear in photos at a charity gala for non-profit organisation Baby2Baby that same day, but felt that “was fine” as opposed to being shown “partying and dancing”.
The Independent has contacted Harry and Meghan for comment.
Harry and Meghan became close friends with the Kardashian-Jenner family after they quit their roles as British royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Jenner’s James Bond-themed birthday celebration was held at Jeff Bezos’s mansion in Beverly Hills. Famous guests included Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, Adele, Mariah Carey, Paris Hilton, Justin and Hailey Bieber and Oscar-nominated One Battle After Another star Teyana Taylor.
The lavish party, which featured a surprise performance from Bruno Mars, led to multiple noise complaints over loud music levels and disturbances throughout the night, according to TMZ.
Cops were photographed outside the sprawling Beverly Hills home that Bezos shares with wife, Lauren Sanchez. Officers spoke with the party’s security detail and issued a warning.
The party was held by Jenner’s six kids: Kim, Khloé, Kourtney Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Kendall Jenner.
Rybakina survives Pegula in AO semi | The Express Tribune
Elena Rybakina celebrates after winning her semi final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS
MELBOURNE:
Elena Rybakina battled past Jessica Pegula to reach the Australian Open final on Thursday with the fifth seed setting up a repeat of her 2023 title match against Aryna Sabalenka, who earlier defeated Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in a politically charged semi-final.
Elena Rybakina said Thursday she was braced for another “great battle” as she plots revenge over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a rerun of their 2023 Australian Open final.
The Kazakh fifth seed, who is targeting a second Grand Slam crown, fought her way into the title match by downing American sixth seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (9/7) in a 1hr 40min arm-wrestle.
The 26-year-old’s reward is a clash on Saturday against the Belarusian, who shattered her dreams three years ago by rallying from a set down to lift the trophy.
“It was a great battle and I think just in the end she played a bit better and she won that match, very deserved,” Rybakina said of the 2023 Melbourne decider.
“I want to enjoy the final and, hopefully, I’m going to serve better than today and it’s going to help me and we will see.
“But I’m so excited to play.”
Like Sabalenka, she is yet to drop a set all tournament, although Pegula went close.
After dominating the first set, it was a tense finish for Rybakina with Pegula saving three match points on her own serve then breaking as the Kazakh served for the match.
“It was such a battle. It was an epic second set. I’m really glad I managed to win it,” she said.
“I’m really proud that no matter the situation, I was leading, and then, of course, it was very tight, I still stayed there. I was fighting for each point and just happy.
“Overall, it’s a lot of positives to take. I just now need some rest.”
Moscow-born Rybakina, who defeated second seed Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals, is trying to get back on the Grand Slam title board for the first time in three-and-a-half years after winning Wimbledon in 2022.
She has been in sizzling recent form, beating Sabalenka to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh in November and winning 19 of her last 20 matches.
Nervy ending
Dubai-based Rybakina made a statement start, holding to love, then forced a break when Pegula slapped a backhand into the net.
Pegula started to find her radar and ask more questions in the baseline rallies, but slid 3-0 behind.
A service hold boosted Pegula’s confidence and she did well to save two break points and cling on at 2-4, but it was delaying the inevitable.
Rybakina raced through the set in 32 minutes.
The writing was on the wall, with the laser-focused Kazakh winning her last 22 matches after taking the first set.
A crushing return sealed an early advantage in set two.
An agitated Pegula broke back but Rybakina’s high-powered groundstrokes proved too much and the American conceded her third break of the match immediately after.
Pegula saved three match points on serve at 3-5 then pulled off a stunning break as the jittery fifth seed was serving for the match.
It was a short-lived comeback, broken once more, but as the crowd got behind her she broke again to take it to a tiebreak.
Rybakina kept her cool to reach her third Grand Slam final.
Dubai unveils plans to construct street built with real gold
The Dubai Media Office is set to introduce plans for the world’s first “Gold Street”, a landmark project that will serve as the centerpiece of the newly launched Dubai Gold District in Deira. The project is designed to reinforce the city’s status as the global “Home of Gold”.
The Dubai Gold District was announced by the Dubai Media Office on January 27, while the opening date for the Gold Street is yet to be confirmed. This project marks a significant rebranding of the city’ s historic Gold Souk. Located in Deira, the area is home to around 1,000 retailers specializing in gold and jewelry.
The Gold Souk is a prominent tourist attraction in the city’s Old Town, sitting alongside other famous marketplaces such as spices, perfumes and antiques. This new venture is pivotal, as gold is deeply woven into the cultural heritage of the people of Dubai and their enduring spirit of enterprise. The landmark destination will not only honor that legacy but also herald a new era shaped by creativity and sustainability.
Dubai is a popular attraction for tourists, as it has never failed to impress its audience with mesmerizing views. The city has also announced the ‘Future Loop’, a 2km air-conditioned bridge to connect key districts and landmarks, including the Dubai World Centre, the Museum of the Future, Emirates Towers, and the Dubai International Financial Centers (DIFC).
Matthew Lillard on surreal support after Quentin Tarantino diss
Matthew Lillard is responding to the heartwarming support he got from industry peers and fans after he was dissed by Quentin Tarantino.
Tarantino slammed Lillard, Owen Wilson, and Paul Dano as bad actors during an interview on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast. He specifically targeted Dano, calling him “the weakest fucking actor in SAG.”
Following his comments, the majority of social media users openly disagreed with the Pulp Fiction director and trolled him for his own acting appearances. Many Hollywood personalities also spoke in defense of the three actors. Directors Mike Flanagan, and James Gunn hailed Lillard as “the goddamn greatest.” and “one of my favorite guys (and actors),” respectively.
The Scooby Doo star was touched to see the outpour of love and support, saying, “It was like living through your own wake.”
“All those R.I.P. emails or tweets and Instagram posts and TikToks, all of the things we see after somebody passes are so sweet. And the reality is I just got to live through all of it firsthand — alive and kicking! I can’t imagine a more lovely reaction to what happened.”
“It was crazy. I keep showing it to my wife to convince her that I am worthy, that people still like me,” Lillard added. “Nobody has to like me. Nobody has to like any actor out there, obviously. It’s personal preference. I am not everyone’s first choice, that is obvious, but to then have that kind of reaction was beautiful.”
Dangerous photography in 740 kmph winds
Amazing video of former Indian Navy Captain Navtej Singh doing photography goes viral
New Delhi – A shocking video of former Indian Navy officer Captain Navtej Singh doing aerial photography in dangerous high-altitude winds has gone viral, stunning viewers around the world. In the video, Captain Singh can be seen standing at the door of a helicopter, while he is battling fast, cold and merciless winds of 740 kmph at an altitude of 10,000 to 20,000 feet above the ground.
In a video that went viral on social media, Singh is seen holding a camera in strong gusts. The wind was so strong that his face shook, his cheeks were pushed back, his lips trembled and his eyes narrowed. He wrote in the caption that the wind doesn’t just touch, it hits the face and shakes it, the skin swells, muscles twist and eyes blur. According to Singh, the helicopter is deliberately flown without cabin pressure, which is a common method for rescue and aerial photography in military missions. As soon as the door opens, the photographer has to brace himself against the immense pressure of the wind. Despite being tied with a seat belt and rope, he has only a few moments to adjust the angle of the picture.
A girl crazy in love surprised everyone by marrying her lover’s corpse
Mumbai – A girl from Nanded district of the Indian state of Maharashtra surprised everyone by marrying her lover’s corpse. According to Indian media, the girl, whose name is Anchal, and her deceased lover, Suksham, were in a relationship for the past three years and wanted to get married, but Anchal’s family was against the relationship.
According to Indian media, the life of this loving couple took a tragic turn when the girl’s family brutally killed the girl’s lover in opposition to the relationship. After the lover was killed, the girl named Anchal reached the house of her deceased lover and shortly before the last rites, made herself his bride by applying vermilion on her forehead.
According to the report, the girl’s father along with one of his associates shot Suksham in the head and killed her, while the deceased Suksham was a friend of the girl’s brother and had recently been released from prison.
The police arrested the accused and his accomplice within a few hours. According to the police, both the accused and Suksham have a criminal background, while about two hours before the murder, the girl’s mother Jayshree had gone to the deceased’s house and threatened her. Anchal told the media that I was in a relationship with Suksham for three years and my family was against this relationship. Although Suksham is no longer in this world, I will remain his wife for the rest of my life. This incident is a very unique and painful example of social and human emotion. A woman proved her love despite social pressure, family opposition and denial of common facts in a way that shook the entire society.
Baby girl’s teeth came out 6 days after birth
I am very happy and surprised to see this scene, father’s conversation
Sharjah – A baby girl’s teeth came out 6 days after birth in Sharjah, doctors have declared it a rare case. In this regard, the doctors said that Mehra Abdul Rahman’s health is being fully monitored, the girl is healthy.
The doctors said that the teeth that appear immediately or within a few days after birth are called as baby teeth. On the other hand, the girl’s father said that I am very happy and surprised to see this scene. He said that Mehra’s health is being fully monitored and the doctors have assured that the girl is happy and healthy.
Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban join forces against Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman
Keith Urban and Jennifer Lopez have reportedly formed an unexpected creative bond.
According to a new report from RadarOnline.com, the pair have been discussing a potential collaboration, with sources claiming they are considering releasing a diss track inspired by their respective past relationships.
A tipster revealed that conversations about recording together are already underway, describing the collaboration as a way for both artists to process recent personal upheavals through music.
“Even back behind the Idol desk, people noticed a pull that went beyond a standard work friendship,” the source shared, suggesting their connection has been building for some time.
The insider added that revisiting that bond now feels intentional. “Revisiting that bond through music now feels deliberate. There’s now talk they’re plotting to make their first duet a joint diss track against their exes — not in a petty way, but as a release that acknowledges what they’ve survived,” they noted.
A second source familiar with their conversations said the collaboration provides a “controlled space” for both stars.
“Music is Keith and Jenny’s safest common language. It sits outside the noise of gossip and expectations,” the source explained.
“Working on songs together lets them test the waters without rushing definitions. They’re determined to let the work speak before the headlines do.”
Trump refuses to comment on attack on Ilhan Omar
Washington – US President Donald Trump refused to answer questions from the US media about watching the video of the attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
It should be noted that an unknown substance was sprayed on Ilhan Omar during her speech. When asked about watching the video, Trump replied, No. I’m not thinking about it. I see that she’s just pretending. I’m not thinking about it at all. Maybe something was sprayed on her. I know her very well.