A new diplomatic storm has erupted after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “fuelling anti-Semitism” in France. In a letter obtained by AFP on Tuesday, Netanyahu directly criticized Macron for announcing that France will recognize Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. He claimed that anti-Semitism had “surged” in France following Macron’s announcement, writing: “Your call for a Palestinian state pours fuel on this antisemitic fire. It is not diplomacy, it is appeasement. It rewards Hamas terror, hardens Hamas’s refusal to free the hostages, emboldens those who menace French Jews and encourages the Jew-hatred…
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The White House made its official debut on TikTok on Tuesday, launching a new account despite the platform’s uncertain future in the United States under a sale-or-ban deadline imposed by the Trump administration. The first video from the administration’s new TikTok account was captioned: “America, we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?” The 27-second clip quickly gained traction, attracting around 4,500 followers within the first hour of being posted. Owned by the Chinese technology giant ByteDance, TikTok remains a central point of a heated political debate in Washington concerning national security risks and foreign influence. Trump’s Shifting Stance on TikTok A…
Hopes for a direct summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky appeared to fade on Tuesday, as the Kremlin played down the prospects for such a meeting even as U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his call for negotiations to end the war. Putin had told Trump earlier this week that he was “open” to the idea of direct talks with Kyiv. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov quickly tempered expectations, stating that any such meeting would need to be prepared “gradually” through expert-level discussions. Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia’s deputy UN envoy, echoed this cautious stance, telling the BBC…
British inflation reached its highest level in 18 months in July, climbing to 3.8% from 3.6% in June, according to official data released on Wednesday. This increase once again puts Britain at the forefront of price growth issues among the world’s major developed economies. Beyond the overall increase, which was the highest since January 2024, inflation in Britain’s services sector—a key area of focus for the Bank of England—also accelerated to 5% from 4.7% the previous month. The Bank of England had anticipated headline inflation to rise to 3.8% in July, with services prices increasing by 4.9%. In contrast, economists…
Actors Michael Sheen and David Tennant, now known for their on-screen chemistry in the series Good Omens, were not always friends. Sheen revealed in a recent interview that they were rivals in their early careers, often competing for the same roles. Sheen recalled, “We knew each other but not well, maybe that’s because we were often up for the same part.” He specifically mentioned the BBC drama Casanova, a coveted role that Tennant ultimately secured. Despite this early competition, their relationship has evolved, and they have become good friends, particularly while working together on Good Omens. “When people talk about…
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has joked about a potential return to the iconic role, stating he would consider suiting up again if director Denis Villeneuve “had something up his sleeve.” Brosnan, the 72-year-old Irish actor, played Bond from 1995 to 2002 in four films: GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day. He was succeeded by Daniel Craig in 2006’s Casino Royale. In an interview with the Radio Times, Brosnan playfully addressed the idea of returning to the 007 franchise as a “senior citizen.” When asked about the possibility of his comeback for…
During a recent interview with Variety, comedian and host Jimmy Kimmel recounted a dramatic incident where he saved his long-time friend and rival, actor Matt Damon, from choking. Kimmel explained that Damon came late to a dinner party at his house and, being very hungry, began eating a pork rib too quickly. The rib got lodged in Damon’s throat, causing him to choke for what Kimmel humorously said felt like “an hour and a half.” Initially, Kimmel was concerned about the legal ramifications, joking, “I said, ‘We have got to get him to the hospital,’ because if he dies in…
British actor Ray Winstone, who played the villain Dreykov in Marvel’s Black Widow, recently shared his frustration about the film’s extensive reshoots. At the Sarajevo Film Festival, Winstone recalled that his initial experience with director Cate Shortland was very positive. He said they worked together to develop his character, who he described as “a pedophile running around all these girls, and they’d become black widows.” Winstone even mentioned that the early filming was so good he “used to get applauded on set” and considered it “probably the best thing I’ve done for a really long time.” However, his positive experience…
In a recent interview with Closer magazine, Sofia Vergara got candid about missing her iconic role as the fiery and hilarious Gloria Delgado-Pritchett from the hit show Modern Family. The show, which ran for 11 seasons from 2009 to 2020, centered on the fictional Pritchett family. “I miss playing Gloria, I absolutely loved playing Gloria,” Vergara said. She added that while the cast was a “fictional family,” they became like a “real family” to her and she misses all of her castmates. “I would do anything to be able to work with them all again,” she confessed. Hinting at…
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump convened a meeting at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from seven European nations to discuss a path to ending the war in Ukraine. The gathering, though hastily arranged, offered several key takeaways. A Change in Tone, but Not in Substance The meeting was marked by a significantly warmer tone compared to the contentious encounter in February. Zelenskyy adjusted his approach, wearing a black jacket that split the difference between military and formal attire and repeatedly expressing gratitude to Trump. This time, U.S. Vice President JD Vance remained largely silent.…
