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Pippa Middleton and husband James’ ongoing battle with locals at £15m family home

Pippa Middleton and husband James’ ongoing battle with locals at £15m family home

Published by Daniella Wilson

Pippa Middleton has been living the countryside dream since 2021 when she ditched London and relocated her family to a 32-room Berkshire manor. Pippa, her husband James Matthews and their three children, Arthur, seven, Grace, five and Rose, three, have a £15 million property set in 145 acres of idyllic land to call home, but it doesn’t come without its struggles. Pippa and James are currently at loggerheads with local ramblers and neighbours who refute their decision to block off a public pathway alongside their property. Read more below…  Their Grade II-listed mansion, named Barton Court, used to be owned by Sir Terence Conran, who allowed local villagers to use the country lane leading up to the Georgian manor’s private drive. However, when the Middleton-Matthews took over, they decided to revoke this access, adding ‘Private property’ signs to the closed gates to keep walkers out. © AFP via Getty ImagesThe couple are in a dispute with locals  Now, the Daily Mail reports that the issue is ongoing, with ramblers wanting the pathway to be reopened. The …

Polymarket legal fight intensifies as appeals court weighs ongoing jurisdiction battle in Nevada

Polymarket legal fight intensifies as appeals court weighs ongoing jurisdiction battle in Nevada

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A legal fight over online prediction markets is picking up steam, as companies tied to Polymarket push a federal appeals court against Nevada to step in and block a lower court’s decision. In a new filing with the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the companies, which include Blockratize Inc., QCX LLC, and Adventure One QSS Inc, argue the case belongs in federal court and are now seeking an emergency stay while their appeal moves forward. argue they’re likely to win on appeal and shouldn’t be forced to fight the case in Nevada state court in the meantime. They’re asking for an emergency stay after a federal judge ordered the dispute sent back to state jurisdiction. NEW: #Polymarket urges Ninth Circuit to stay remand, citing federal jurisdiction, irreparable harm, and need for federal forum in Nevada dispute @RWW pic.twitter.com/Oa6ZJdxzTm — Suswati Basu (@suswatibasu) March 31, 2026 This comes as the appeals court has already declined to grant a pause in related proceedings, allowing the case to keep moving forward even as the jurisdictional …

The Salt Path movie set to be released in US amid ongoing literary scandal

The Salt Path movie set to be released in US amid ongoing literary scandal

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 The US release date for the film adaptation of The Salt Path has been confirmed, amid ongoing controversy over author Raynor Winn and her memoir. The movie, starring Gillian Anderson as Winn and Jason Isaacs as her husband Moth, was released in the UK last summer. It follows the couple as they embark on a trek along the South West Coast Path, prompted by a series of catastrophes including the loss of their “forever home” and Moth being diagnosed with corticobasal degeneration (CBD), a rare and incurable neurological condition. Soon after the film’s release, however, an investigation from The Observer cast doubt upon some of the claims made in the memoir, suggesting that parts of the book, which has sold over two million copies worldwide, may have been fabricated. Winn said that the article was “grotesquely unfair” and “highly misleading”, claiming …

Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran

Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran

Published by Sam Flores

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday (Mar 15) that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signalling that developments in the long-strained relationship may come quickly. “Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do,” Trump said to reporters on Air Force One. “We’re talking to Cuba, but we’re going to do Iran before Cuba.” The comments come as tensions between Washington and Havana remain elevated following years of sanctions, diplomatic friction and disputes over migration and security, with regional allies and investors watching closely for signs of a policy shift. Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday that the country opened talks with the United States as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises in decades. “These ‌talks have been aimed at finding solutions through dialogue to the bilateral differences we have between the two nations,” Diaz-Canel said in a video aired on state television. Diaz-Canel said …

King Charles’ Sandringham home to close amid ongoing scandal with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

King Charles’ Sandringham home to close amid ongoing scandal with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

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King Charles’ Norfolk-based Sandringham Estate announced its plans to close certain amenities to the public over the Easter period, amid the fallout of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest and his planned move to Marsh Farm.  The private grounds owned by the King revealed that it would be shutting the Sandringham Restaurant & Terrace and facilities at the Visitor Centre, which included the restaurant, terrace and shop.  In a statement released, the estate said: “March Temporary Closure Notice: The Sandringham Restaurant & Terrace will be closed from Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th March inclusive.  “All facilities at the Visitor Centre (Restaurant, Terrace & Shop) will be closed on Tuesday 24th March. St Mary Magdalene Church will be closed on Thursday, 26th March. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.” The estate has been a focal point of discussion in recent weeks, as the former prince, Andrew, 66, added the final touches to his Marsh Farm residence after he was evicted from his long-term home in Windsor, Royal Lodge.  Following his exit from the south-eastern home he shared …

At the NAACP Image Awards, the BAFTAs Controversy was an Ongoing Theme

At the NAACP Image Awards, the BAFTAs Controversy was an Ongoing Theme

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Regina Hall Earl Gibson III/Getty Images Sinners, which recently made Oscars history as its most-nominated film ever, also did well at the NAACP Awards. Coogler’s film took home 13 trophies out of 18 nominations, including best picture, best actor (Jordan), and outstanding breakthrough for Miles Caton. Its accomplishments—as well as the BAFTAs incident—were also acknowledged throughout the ceremony. Regina Hall, who starred in Sinners‘ toughest Oscars competition, One Battle After Another, paused before presenting the night’s first award to address Lindo and Jordan. “I’d like to take a moment to thank the two kings who are in this audience and just send you so much love for your class,” she said, looking straight at the seated stars. Quinta Brunson, who won best actress in a comedy series for her self-created role in Abbott Elementary, also gave a nod to Coogler’s film in her acceptance speech. “I have to do a quick shout-out to the cast of Sinners,” she said. “We see you, we’re behind you. The crew of Sinners, we support you and we love …

All the important news from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit

All the important news from the ongoing India AI Impact Summit

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With an eye towards luring more AI investment to the country, India is hosting a four-day AI Impact Summit this week that will be attended by executives from major AI labs and Big Tech, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare, as well as heads of state. The event, which expects 250,000 visitors, will see Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis in attendance. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is scheduled to deliver a speech with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday. Here are all the key updates from the event: India earmarks $1.1 billion for its state-backed venture capital fund. The fund will invest in artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing startups across the country. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said India accounts for more than 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, second only to the U.S. He also said Indians also account for the most students using ChatGPT. Blackstone has picked up a majority stake in Indian AI startup …

Ukrainian’s have ‘little hope’ for peace talks amid ongoing Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

Ukrainian’s have ‘little hope’ for peace talks amid ongoing Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

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As Ukrainian, Russian and US negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi for peace talks, Ukrainian’s have “little hope” that the meeting will end the four-year conflict says FRANCE 24’s Emmanuelle Chaze reporting from Kharkiv. The talks come as Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, knocking out heating and electricity amid freezing winter temperatures.  Keywords for this article Source link