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Victoria Beckham refuses to say son Brooklyn’s name in new interview amid ongoing feud

Victoria Beckham refuses to say son Brooklyn’s name in new interview amid ongoing feud

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 Victoria Beckham appeared to avoid using her eldest son, Brooklyn’s name when asked about him in a recent interview, amid their ongoing family feud. The 27-year-old has distanced himself from his celebrity parents, accusing them of “trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped.” Speaking in a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, the Spice Girls star was asked about Brooklyn, whom she shares with husband, retired soccer star David Beckham. The outlet noted that in her response, she did not mention his name. “I think that we’ve always — we love our children so much,” Victoria said. “We’ve always tried to be the best parents that we can be. And you know, we’ve been in the …

Christian charity: ‘Devil will come in’ if wife refuses husband sex

Christian charity: ‘Devil will come in’ if wife refuses husband sex

Published by Sam Flores

The National Secular Society has reported a newly registered Christian charity to the regulator after its chair claimed “the devil will come in” if wives refuse their husbands sex. It also broadcast a sermon implying being gay should be treated as a mental illness. Wellspring Ministry registered under the charitable purpose ‘the advancement of religion’ in January. Its registered address is in Southwest London but the church itself is in Reading. Charities are legally required to act for the public benefit. ‘You do not have authority over your body’ In a 2022 sermon titled ‘END TIME MESSAGE & SEX’, chair of trustees Bienvenue Hombessa, who also goes by Ben Bienvenue, tells married women in the audience: “you do not have authority over your body”. The sermon is available on the charity’s YouTube channel. Men in the audience can be heard saying “amen”, but Hombessa rebukes the women for not being loud enough: “I can’t hear you sisters, no I can’t hear you”. He goes on: “Within the context of marriage, your body, sister – it …

Russia refuses to extend Easter truce unless Zelensky ‘accepts its terms’

Russia refuses to extend Easter truce unless Zelensky ‘accepts its terms’

Published by Sam Flores

Russia will not extend a truce with Ukraine over Orthodox Easter unless Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accepts its terms, the Kremlin said in an interview aired Sunday. “Sustainable peace can come when we secure our interests and achieve the goals we set from the very start. This can be done literally today. But Zelensky must accept these well-known solutions,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to Russian news agencies.  “Until Zelensky musters the courage to assume this responsibility, the special military operation will continue after the truce expires,” Peskov added, referring to the war in Ukraine. Earlier Sunday, Ukraine and Russia accused each other of violating the truce in place for Orthodox Easter thousands of times, as the war dragged on into its fifth year. Both sides had agreed to observe the halt to hostilities for the religious holiday, after Putin agreed on Thursday to a proposal made by Zelensky more than a week before. “As of 7am on 12 April, 2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Specifically: 28 enemy assault actions, 479 enemy shellings, 747 strikes …

Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations – Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor’s Race Despite Democrat Exodus

Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations – Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor’s Race Despite Democrat Exodus

Published by Jenni Sidey

The latest: • Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign collapsed after sexual assault allegations. • Former staffer alleged harassment plus two assaults while she was intoxicated. • Four women total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. • Swalwell denies all claims as false and politically motivated. • Major Democratic allies withdrew support and called for him to exit the race. – Update (as of Saturday morning): Since the San Francisco Chronicle story and initial fallout (including Hakeem Jeffries’ call for Swalwell to step down), Swalwell released a video across social media strongly denying the allegations as “flat false” and confirming he is not dropping out of the governor’s race. In the video Swalwell specifically referred to the accusations as coming from “anonymous” people, even though at least one woman (the primary accuser) has come forward publicly and given an on-camera interview to CNN. Hear it directly from me. These allegations are flat false. And I will fight them. pic.twitter.com/bQSlCquD1U — Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) April 11, 2026 CNN’s follow-up confirmed four women total have now alleged …

Israel refuses ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israel refuses ceasefire with Hezbollah

Published by Sam Flores

Israel and Lebanon are due to hold talks in Washington on Tuesday, though a ceasefire remains a distant prospect. Israel says it will not discuss any halt to the fighting with Hezbollah, which it considers the main obstacle to peace.The meeting will mark the first formal contact between the two countries, which have no diplomatic relations. Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities say Israeli strikes have killed more than 1,950 people, including over 350 on the first day of the US-Iran ceasefire alone. Daniel Quinlan reports. Keywords for this article Source link

Bluey composer reveals why he refuses to ‘dumb down’ orchestral music for children

Bluey composer reveals why he refuses to ‘dumb down’ orchestral music for children

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Bluey to your watchlist As beautiful as a Mahler symphony is, I wouldn’t expect a young child to sit through an 80-minute performance in a concert hall. The capacity of children to enjoy classical music, however, is so often underestimated. That’s why, when composing Bluey – the smash hit TV series that follows Bluey, a lovable, inexhaustible blue heeler dog alongside her mum, dad and her little sister Bingo – I weave elements of Vivaldi, Holst, Mozart, Bizet, Bach and Ravel into the soundtrack. I don’t dumb down and I hope that by taking this approach to enhance the wonderful and clever animation, we’ve helped create a new generation of classical music fans. Bluey has become a phenomenon since it first aired in 2018 and its success, with parents as well as children, has taken us by surprise. As well as being a hit in the UK, Australia (where Joe Brumm created the series) and around the world, it was the most‑streamed show in the US in 2024 and 2025. Its music has a …

Rosenior refuses to respond to Fernandez agent’s comments as Chelsea hit seven

Rosenior refuses to respond to Fernandez agent’s comments as Chelsea hit seven

Published by Sam Flores

Good evening and welcome to our next instalment of the FA Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea host Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. It’s the club sixth in the Premier League versus the side rooted to the bottom of the third tier. As we’ve just returned from an international break, you would assume it was a quiet week for Chelsea? Well, it’s been quite the opposite. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior confirmed that Enzo Fernandez has been given a two-game ban because of his controversial comments regarding his future, meaning he will miss this match and next week’s league meeting with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Following the demoralising 8-2 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, vice-captain Fernandez plunged his Chelsea future into doubt, telling ESPN Argentina he didn’t know if he would stay at the club. In the international break, he fuelled Real Madrid links by saying: “I really like Madrid – it’s similar to Buenos Aires.” Marc Cucurella was also vocal in the media, criticising Chelsea’s ownership and questioning the club’s project. The …

Mom Refuses To Take Away Her Teen’s Phone As Punishment

Mom Refuses To Take Away Her Teen’s Phone As Punishment

Published by Jenni Sidey

Most parents have go-to punishments for when their teenager inevitably crosses the line. For most, this has to do with taking away their kids’ phones. It’s the perfect privilege to revoke, but not all parents are on board. Considering teens’ phones are tied to how they spend their free time and stay entertained, it feels like the ultimate consequence. But one mom is pushing back against the idea that taking her teen daughter’s phone away is the best way to correct bad behavior.  One mom stopped taking her teen’s phone away as punishment and noticed a real difference. In a video posted to Instagram, a mom named Carol shared that she’s completely through with taking away her teen daughter’s phone as a “fast consequence.” She explained that in the past, she was quick to take the phone away at the first hint of disrespect. “You know when your teen messes up, and your first instinct is to go straight for the phone? Yeah … that used to be me,” she recalled. “Disrespectful tone? Phone. Didn’t …