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Donald Trump Hails 'Brave' King Charles As State Visit Goes Ahead Despite Shooting

Donald Trump Hails 'Brave' King Charles As State Visit Goes Ahead Despite Shooting

Published by Sam Flores

Donald Trump next to King Charles III at Windsor Castle last September. Donald Trump has described King Charles as “brave” after it was confirmed his state visit to the US will still go ahead despite the latest alleged assassination attempt on the president’s life. Buckingham Palace said the four-day trip, which begins on Monday, will “proceed as planned”. Sir Christopher Turner, the UK’s ambassador to Washington, confirmed the visit would “proceed as planned”. He said: “The real point is that our respective security teams have been in close touch for weeks. “And any operational changes we have to make, we can make them as we go, and we are all very confident that all appropriate security measures are in place.” Trump praised the King as “brave” and said nobody else could represent the UK as well as he could. “He’s a great guy, and we look forward to it. He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative, and he’s brave,” the president added. “We’re gonna have a great time. And he represents his nation like …

Kremlin Hails Putin Invite To G20 Summit In Miami, After Trump Said His Presence ‘Very Helpful’

Kremlin Hails Putin Invite To G20 Summit In Miami, After Trump Said His Presence ‘Very Helpful’

Published by Jenni Sidey

The G20 Miami summit is set to take place at Trump National Doral Golf Course and will focus on “unleashing economic prosperity by eliminating burdensome regulations, unlocking affordable energy and pioneering new technologies,” according to President Trump’s words.  Amazingly and quite surprisingly, the Russian Foreign Ministry has announced Russia has been invited to take part “at the highest level” – meaning President Vladimir Putin has been invited, per the Kremlin. The actual date is still far away, slated for Dec. 14-15, 2026. G20 image, via Atlantic Council But the fact that this has hit The Washington Post is sure to seriously raise eyebrows among European allies, as well as evoke the ire of Democrats in the US. “President Trump has been clear that Russia is welcome to attend all G20 meetings as the United States focuses on delivering a successful and productive summit,” a Kremlin spokesperson said in response to the alleged invitation. Here’s what the Washington Post freshly reported: The United States intends to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Group of 20 leaders’ …

FIA hails ‘invaluable input’ from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

FIA hails ‘invaluable input’ from drivers ahead of F1 rules meeting

Published by Sam Flores

LONDON, April 19 : Formula One’s governing body has hailed drivers for their ‘invaluable’ input ahead of a teams meeting on Monday that will put forward proposed rule changes to improve racing. The sport has undergone the biggest change in decades on the chassis and engine with new power units that are split roughly 50-50 between electric and combustion power. Drivers have, however, complained about the impact on racing and raised safety concerns from having to ease off the throttle early and coast into high-speed corners so the combustion engine can recharge the battery. International Automobile Federation (FIA) president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on social media on Sunday that there had been “constructive and collaborative discussion” between the governing body and drivers ahead of the meeting with team principals and F1 stakeholders. “The drivers have provided invaluable input on adjustments which they feel should be made, particularly in the areas of energy management to ensure safe, fair and competitive racing.” Ben Sulayem said a series of meetings had also been held with technical representatives of teams …

Trump hails fragile Iran ceasefire as a win. Can it last?

Trump hails fragile Iran ceasefire as a win. Can it last?

Published by Sam Flores

The United States and Iran reached a tentative deal for a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday evening. The deal, which would also re-open the Strait of Hormuz, was confirmed less than two hours before Donald Trump’s proposed Tuesday night deadline. The president had threatened to destroy Iranian “civilization” if ceasefire terms weren’t agreed upon in time. Trump called the 10-point plan floated by Iran “a workable basis on which to negotiate,” in a Tuesday evening post announcing the deal. Vice President JD Vance called the ceasefire deal a “fragile truce” while speaking in Hungary. Trump later boosted his assessment of the ceasefire, calling it a “total and complete victory” in an interview with the French outlet AFP. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was equally optimistic about the deal in a Pentagon briefing Wednesday. “Operation Epic Fury was a historic and overwhelming victory on the battlefield, a capital-V military victory by any measure,” he said. “Epic Fury decimated Iran’s military and rendered it combat-ineffective for years to come.” Hegseth also repeated the Trump administration’s threats to Iran’s civilian …

Hegseth hails Iran ‘victory’ as confusion remains over ceasefire deal

Hegseth hails Iran ‘victory’ as confusion remains over ceasefire deal

Published by Sam Flores

US ​Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday ​that the United States has had a decisive military victory over Iran and that Tehran’s missile ​program ‌has been functionally destroyed a day after the two countries agreed a two-week ceasefire to hold talks on ending the war. But much about the agreement remains unclear with the sides presenting vastly different visions of the terms. Source link

Macron hails France-Japan ties after talks in Tokyo with PM Takaichi

Macron hails France-Japan ties after talks in Tokyo with PM Takaichi

Published by Sam Flores

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he shared Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s position on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking alongside her on the second day of his visit to Tokyo. The two leaders were expected to discuss security and partnerships in the space sector, and planned to sign a roadmap on nuclear power in Japan, the Élysée Palace said ahead of Macron’s Asia trip, which will also include a visit to South Korea. The French president earlier praised Europe’s “predictability” during a meeting with Japanese business leaders, contrasting it with countries that “could hurt you without even informing you” in an apparent swipe at US President Donald Trump. Read moreMacron touts Europe’s ‘predictability’ during Japan visit in apparent swipe at Trump “I’m well aware that sometimes Europe can be seen as a continent that is slower than others,” Macron told the audience in Tokyo. “But predictability has value, and we have demonstrated that over all these past years and, dare I say, even these past weeks: we are where …

Scarlett Moffatt hails ‘icon’ Gemma Collins ahead of I’m A Celebrity South Africa stint

Scarlett Moffatt hails ‘icon’ Gemma Collins ahead of I’m A Celebrity South Africa stint

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 Scarlett Moffatt has voiced her excitement to embrace I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly upon her return for the all-stars series in South Africa. The 35-year-old, who rose to fame on Gogglebox before being crowned Queen Of The Jungle in 2016, will compete alongside the likes of actor Adam Thomas and soap star Beverley Callard. Moffatt, who previously worked with the duo on ITV’s Saturday Night Takeaway, said she cannot wait to give “a big hug” to Ant and Dec, ahead of their reunion. The star, who is from Co Durham, said: “When I first moved to London, they were so lovely and asked me what I missed most about being away from home. “I said: ‘Sunday dinners with the family’. They invited me round a few times to have dinner. They …

Arnold Schwarzenegger hails ‘unbelievable’ anniversary as he accepts honorary degree in Belfast

Arnold Schwarzenegger hails ‘unbelievable’ anniversary as he accepts honorary degree in Belfast

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 Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree. The 78-year-old star found it “unbelievable” to return to the city of his public speaking debut, six decades on. Ulster University awarded the Austrian-born icon the doctorate for his public service, environmental advocacy, and arts contributions. He received a red carpet welcome, with students cheering, holding signs like “Ulster he’s back” and “Hasta La Vista Ulster”, and some bringing Terminator 2 copies. The actor first visited the city for a bodybuilding competition in 1966, when the sport was in its infancy, and years before his acting debut in the 1970 film Hercules in New York. He told the students on arrival his trip is “kind of a 60-year anniversary”. Arnold Schwarzenegger with Ulster University Chancellor Colin Davidson (L) …