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Iranians have a vulgar nickname for Starmer

Iranians have a vulgar nickname for Starmer

Many British voters have had a few choice words for Sir Keir Starmer – but in Iran, the Prime Minister is unable to avoid a rather unfortunate nickname. To millions of Persian speakers, his first name sounds remarkably similar to a vulgar term for a penis. The word کیر – transliterated as “kir” – is one of the language’s most commonly used obscenities. The linguistic similarity, long noted by Iranian diaspora communities, has sparked a wave of mockery on social media since the outbreak of the Iran war. Sir Keir’s perceived passivity during escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf has given Iranian users fresh ammunition, and they have used his name as a punchline for their criticism. “From his name, you can tell what kind of man he is,” one user wrote on X. While the joke predates the Iran war, the volume increased in the past month, and peaked this week when Sir Keir declared that Britain would not take part in any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Prime Minister’s widely shared …

Prince William and Princess Kate’s nanny Maria’s lesser-known nickname revealed

Prince William and Princess Kate’s nanny Maria’s lesser-known nickname revealed

Maria Teresa Turrión Borrallo is Prince William and Princess Kate’s nanny for their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. She’s worked with the family full-time since 2014, following the birth of Prince George in 2013. While she remains largely behind the scenes, she has been pictured helping out at big royal events and during trips abroad. It’s unknown if the royal children use Maria’s given name when talking to her, but did you know she also has a lesser-known moniker?  Maria is a Norland nanny, which means she was trained at Norland College in Bath, a prestigious college that’s been running since 1892. In a video shared by the institution, it was revealed that pupils refer to themselves as a ‘Norlander’.  © Pool/Max MumbyPrincess Charlotte and Theodora Williams, accompanied by Princess Charlotte’s nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, at the wedding of Princess Eugenie Dr. Rebecca Digby, Vice Principal and Head of Learning, Teaching and Research at Norland College, has previously told HELLO! that Norland nannies’ “high level of attention to detail,” in …

Pete Hegseth given brutal new nickname by Pentagon staffers, report says

Pete Hegseth given brutal new nickname by Pentagon staffers, report says

Pentagon staffers are poking fun at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with a brutal nickname, according to a report published Tuesday. Several officials have reportedly referred to Hegseth as “Dumb McNamara,” a comparison to former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, who played a central role in expanding U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, current and former U.S. officials told Zeteo Tuesday. The former defense secretary pushed so hard for further U.S. involvement in Vietnam that some dubbed it ‘“McNamara’s War.” The nickname is meant to take a jab at Hegseth’s hardline military approach, comparing it to a chapter in U.S. history that’s widely seen as a major strategic failure. The Independent has contacted the Department of Defense for comment. Hegseth has become one of the strongest public backers of President Donald Trump’s military campaign in Iran, openly backing the administration’s aggressive approach. Speaking at an event in Tennessee this week, Trump singled out the former “Fox & Friends” host as an early and eager supporter, saying, “Pete, I think you were the first one to speak up. …

Trump gives Starmer brutal new nickname as special relationship over | Politics | News

Trump gives Starmer brutal new nickname as special relationship over | Politics | News

Donald Trump has given Keir Starmer a brutal new nickname (Image: Getty) Donald Trump has given Sir Keir Starmer a brutal new nickname as tensions between the UK and USA theaten to completely destroy their long-held ‘special relationship’. The US president is alleged to have described the UK Prime Minister as “a loser” in conversations with friends, according to the Telegraph. The remarks are said to have occurred in the last fortnight at a private dinner. A source told the paper: “Trump has started calling Starmer a loser. He said it at a dinner with friends. He just thinks Starmer has no future any more.” The US president also attacked Sir Keir on Tuesday saying he was “not Winston Churchill” and “ruins relationships” over his perceived lack of support for the Iran war. He’s told the same paper earlier this week that he was “very disappointed” in the Prime Minister for initially blocking the use of Diego Garcia. Britain had refused the US permission to conduct strikes from RAF bases in the Chagos Islands after …

Andrew’s brutal three-word nickname staff gave him after ‘demands | Royal | News

Andrew’s brutal three-word nickname staff gave him after ‘demands | Royal | News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earned a harsh nickname from colleagues during his tenure as a trade envoy. The former prince served as a trade envoy for the British Government from 2001 to 2011. Foreign Office officials claim he stayed in five-star hotels at taxpayers’ expense and made numerous demands whilst travelling. These included insisting his water be served at room temperature without ice and having prunes specially delivered. Labour MPs called last week for documents concerning Andrew’s trade missions to be released publicly. This followed the former Duke of York’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, though he was subsequently released under investigation. Andrew’s role as an envoy has come under renewed scrutiny after the US Department of Justice published a batch of documents from the Epstein files. This heightened focus on Andrew’s association with the convicted sex offender, who died in prison in 2019. A former official told the BBC that Andrew was “a pain to look after” with staff joking he would “carve out time for relaxation and golf”. They continued: “everything was …

Prince William’s surprising childhood nickname for the Queen revealed

Prince William’s surprising childhood nickname for the Queen revealed

Despite being the Queen of England, Elizabeth II was ever the affable grandmother to her grandsons, Prince William and Harry. In photos from when she would inspect them while carrying out military service, you can see their whimsical bond when the future King tries not to laugh at his Monarch grandmother as she approaches him in the line. HELLO!’s new special issue, Queen Elizabeth II: A Centenary Tribute, describes how the late monarch and William’s larkish relationship started when the Prince of Wales was a child.  A young William once confused a guest at Buckingham Palace when he fell over and cried out, “Gary! Gary!” When the guest asked, “Who’s Gary?”, the Queen hurried over to pick him up and explained, “Oh, I’m Gary. He hasn’t learned to say ‘Granny’ yet.”                © Tim Graham Photo Library via GetA young Prince William would call his grandmother ‘Gary’   Work and play Despite his new role being decades away, as monarch, she went out of her way to help the …

Beyoncé reveals dramatic new look as fans give her new nickname

Beyoncé reveals dramatic new look as fans give her new nickname

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 Beyoncé has debuted a bold new haircut, and fans have given her a hilarious new nickname in response: “Bobyoncé.” The 44-year-old singer shared a carousel of photos Thursday on Instagram, revealing her hair cut short into a chic new bob, falling right below her chin and perfectly framing her face. Her hair was dyed blonde with brown roots, styled in a middle part. In the first picture, she posed wearing sunglasses and a green long coat, paired with a matching purse featuring a wooden handle. The “Love On Top” singer had the coat off in her second photo, where she posed in a light yellow off-the-shoulder top with a plunging neckline, sage green pants, and a burgundy belt. In the comments, many fans were …

Demi Moore’s daughter Scout Willis reveals ‘sensual’ nickname for million-dollar Hollywood home as she opens doors for first time

Demi Moore’s daughter Scout Willis reveals ‘sensual’ nickname for million-dollar Hollywood home as she opens doors for first time

Demi Moore’s daughter, Scout Willis, has brought her signature quirky style to her Los Angeles mansion, creating a space affectionately dubbed “the Chapel of Love.” The 34-year-old invited Architectural Digest into her Normandy-style cottage that was originally built by architect Frederick A. Hanson. “I wanted it to feel like an adult woman’s home. And at the same time, like an absolute whimsical, sensual child’s playground,” she told the outlet. Scout collaborated with Roman Alonso from Commune Design to strip the ceiling beams, revise the windows, and renovate the kitchen space. The 1,000-square-foot home features a charming kitchen with a brown-and-white checkerboard backsplash, green concrete countertops, chartreuse linoleum floors, dark wood cabinets, and gold hardware fixtures. Meanwhile, the living area features soaring ceilings with ornate detailing, plush velvet furnishings in green and muted orange, and a mustard-yellow carpet. A marble coffee table anchors the room alongside a cozy fireplace, while a hanging lantern adds a boho touch. Scout leant into her femininity when it came to her dressing room, which she calls “my surrealist Marie Antoinette …

Holly Ramsay’s new nickname for husband Adam Peaty after controversial name change

Holly Ramsay’s new nickname for husband Adam Peaty after controversial name change

Holly Ramsay, 26, married Olympian Adam Peaty, 31, on 27 December in a special ceremony at Bath Abbey. After they were officially hitched, Adam changed his name to Adam Ramsay Peaty to honour his new wife and likewise, Holly is now Holly Ramsay Peaty. This new moniker has given way to a new nickname for Adam, and Holly revealed all when she was writing about her wedding day… A full wedding album was published by Vogue, and it included anecdotes from Holly about her special day, as well as her pre-and-post wedding celebrations. Holly penned all the captions for the images, and on a photo of her dashing husband in his wedding attire she wrote: “Looking good, ARP!,” a sweet abbreviation for the sportsman. © Alamy Stock PhotoOlympic Swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsey leave Bath Abbey after their wedding Adam’s name change has been surrounded in controversy, one because of the ongoing feud with his estranged mother, who was not invited to the wedding. But also, Adam’s ex-girlfriend, artist Eirianedd Munro, has reportedly branded …