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Princess Kate hails ‘memorable day’ with rare message for Arthur Fery | Royal | News

Princess Kate hails ‘memorable day’ with rare message for Arthur Fery | Royal | News

Published by Sam Flores

Princess Kate has taken to social media to hail a “memorable day” marked today at Wimbledon. The Princess of Wales called Arthur Fery’s victory a “fantastic achievement”, as the patron of the All England Club personally congratulated the British wildcard for reaching the semi-finals of the competition. Following his emphatic win Princess Kate took to X to congratulate the 23-year-old who beat Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court this afternoon. The full statement read: “Congratulations to Arthur Fery on becoming the first British wildcard to reach the Gentlemen’s Singles semi-finals in the Open Era, a fantastic achievement that has inspired so many. Wishing you the very best for the next round. C.” Fery, who grew up only 10 minutes from the All England Club, will face men’s second seed, Alexander Zverev on Friday. He is just the second wildcard in Wimbledon history to make it through to a semi-final. Queen Camilla, who made a surprise visit to Wimbledon, was also seen supporting Fery from the royal box, wearing a turquoise chiffon dress by …

Trump Hails US Exceptionalism Before Veering Into Darkly Political Speech to Usher in America 250

Trump Hails US Exceptionalism Before Veering Into Darkly Political Speech to Usher in America 250

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the country’s ugliest chapters. “Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty,” he said from Mount Rushmore. “It is the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor or even 9/11.” While the language was similar to several other speeches Trump has given in recent days, it was notable for being delivered in a national park that commemorates some of America’s most prominent presidents. And it swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents like Gerald Ford or Ronald Reagan have delivered during earlier high-profile Independence Day celebrations. Indeed, Trump’s language evoked the Red Scare of the 1950s, when alleged communists were persecuted and blacklisted from jobs across America, from Washington to Hollywood. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, delivered his own address …

Xi Touts Communist Party’s Global Reach, Hails PLA’s Rising Strength In 105th Anniversary Address

Xi Touts Communist Party’s Global Reach, Hails PLA’s Rising Strength In 105th Anniversary Address

Published by Jenni Sidey

Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party on Wednesday to both tout China’s global influence and pledge a stronger armed forces build-up while staying steadfast in an ongoing crackdown on corruption within top military ranks. Bloomberg concluded of the speech, “Xi Jinping signaled China’s ambition to play a more high-profile role, a strategy that involves rallying developing nations as a counterweight to what he views as fading US influence.” via Associated Press This is of course not a ‘new’ message out of Beijing, but is some renewed messaging at a moment Washington risks getting permanently bogged down in the Middle East after Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran while struggling to extricate itself from the resulting Hormuz crisis. The Iran war remains deeply unpopular especially among BRICS and Global South countries and populations. The Chinese leader in the fresh comments vowed to “uphold the party’s absolute leadership” over the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) while continuing to give it all needed support and advancement in …

Robertson hails Clarke’s Scotland legacy as reign ends after World Cup exit

Robertson hails Clarke’s Scotland legacy as reign ends after World Cup exit

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Scotland captain Andy Robertson paid tribute to departing manager Steve Clarke on Sunday (Jun 28), thanking him for transforming the team’s fortunes a day after the 62-year-old stepped down following the country’s World Cup exit. “Gaffer, it’s a simple thank you,” Robertson said in a lengthy Instagram post. “What you have done for our country will be remembered for years and years to come. “In time, the sharpness of the disappointment we all feel right now will fade but not only will your legacy remain, hopefully it will become even more impactful.” Clarke, who led Scotland back to the World Cup after a 28-year-absence, resigned on Saturday after the team finished third in Group C but were not among the top eight third-placed finishers who progressed to the knockouts. They opened with a 1-0 win over Haiti but then lost by the same scoreline to Morocco and were thumped 3-0 by Brazil. “The moments that you helped deliver for our country, to name but a few – Serbia away, Spain at home, …

Jeremy Allen White’s New Go-To Baseball Cap Hails From a Cult New York Brand

Jeremy Allen White’s New Go-To Baseball Cap Hails From a Cult New York Brand

Published by Jenni Sidey

Jeremy Allen White loves a good, reliable baseball cap. For many years, the actor was rarely spotted without his trusty New York Mets cap—in all its sun-bleached, worn-to-threads glory—on his noggin. Coffee run? Mets cap. Farmers’ market? Mets cap. Leaving the gym? You guessed it. But eventually, no matter how much TLC you give ’em, all good hats eventually reach a point of no return, and last year White was forced to admit it was time to retire his cooked Mets standby for good. Since then, The Bear star has been quietly testing out several cap options in search of a new go-to. Last September, he was spotted wearing one from designer Emily Dawn Long. Then, about a month later, he popped up wearing a Yankees cap once owned by none other than Bruce Springsteen, whom White played in the 2025 biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. In April, he picked up another Mets cap (this time in a turmeric-y colorway). And then, over the weekend, White stepped out in Los Angeles in a fresh …

David Beckham hails his ‘incredible family’ as he is honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

David Beckham hails his ‘incredible family’ as he is honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Sir David Beckham has expressed his astonishment at receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, stating he “could never have imagined” such an honour for “a working-class English soccer player”. The 51-year-old was recognised on Friday for his significant role in elevating the profile of soccer in America, alongside his enduring influence on sport, entertainment, and global culture. Sir David conveyed his gratitude to his “incredible family” and “beautiful children”, describing the achievement as “mind-blowing”. The London-born icon reflected on the surreal nature of the moment, saying: “I’ve experienced some amazing moments in my career, but to be here in Los Angeles receiving a star on the world-famous Walk of Fame is truly incredible.” He added: “I’ve always been a dreamer, but …

Florida Hails a Surveillance Regime to Corral Renegade AI

Florida Hails a Surveillance Regime to Corral Renegade AI

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Florida is asking a state court to force OpenAI to verify the age of every ChatGPT user before the bot gives anything above basic responses. In the name of protecting underage chatbot users, the state attorney general’s June 1, 2026, civil suit urges a parental consent plan that demands personally identifying information about every bot user regardless of true age. What motivates this legal action? The Doomscroll of Horribles Florida’s complaint says ChatGPT is not just a harmless digital helper. It describes ChatGPT as risky because, among other things, it can give unreliable answers, sound emotionally human, agree too much with users’ thoughts and goals, lack strong safety rules, and fail to protect children. The complaint says these problems make ChatGPT more than a consumer issue; they pose a public-safety threat. The 83-page complaint alleges ChatGPT has given dangerous medical advice, including wrong diagnoses and unsafe advice about mixing drugs. It contends ChatGPT has contributed to teen emotional dependence, addiction-like use, isolation, sleep problems, falling grades, and damaged relationships. The complaint reports minors have seen …

Wolff hails unbelievable Antonelli, new prince of Monaco

Wolff hails unbelievable Antonelli, new prince of Monaco

Published by Sam Flores

MONACO, June 7 : Italian Kimi Antonelli was so superior to any other driver at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was even telling him to slow down. Antonelli, 19, produced a masterclass of pace and precision to become the youngest ever Monaco winner, remaining unfazed after two safety cars and a red flag caused late chaos. “It’s unbelievable what he’s able to deliver. Having control, he’s at times 1.5 seconds quicker than anyone else,” Wolff said of the new prince of Monaco. “Then restarts, builds the gap, it’s really unbelievable. It was from (Race Engineer) Bono (Peter Bonnington) at first, then from me! I said to him you have to tell him he has half a minute of an advantage. Then he kept putting in those times and we thought ‘maybe it’s his rhythm’.” Antonelli’s fifth successive win looked a formality for much of the race as he put on an exhibition around the glitzy principality, setting fastest lap after fastest lap. Starting from pole, he quickly built …

Toy Story 5 star Greta Lee hails ‘important’ film focusing on children’s screen time debate

Toy Story 5 star Greta Lee hails ‘important’ film focusing on children’s screen time debate

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter American actress Greta Lee has championed the upcoming Toy Story 5, describing it as an “important movie” due to its exploration of technology’s pervasive influence. Lee, 43, lends her voice to Lilypad, a smart tablet character in the latest instalment of the beloved animated comedy. Her character, while not a traditional antagonist, forces the iconic toys to unite in a bid to rescue their owner from the encroaching threat of electronic devices. Speaking to the Press Association at a launch event, Lee reflected on her role, stating: “Lilypad is not quite a villain. She often has really good intentions. “The issue is complicated because tech isn’t going anywhere, and it is beneficial in a myriad of ways, but there is a real concern about the cost of all of this screen time that we get to see in the movie.” The …