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Macron allies deny Brigitte slapped French president over texts with Iranian actress – POLITICO

Macron allies deny Brigitte slapped French president over texts with Iranian actress – POLITICO

Speaking on RTL radio on Wednesday, Tardif alleged that President Macron maintained a “platonic relationship” with Farahani for several months. However, some exchanges — which Tardif said he was forwarded by people close to Macron — “went quite far,” the journalist said. Tardif said one message sent to Farahani said: “I find you very attractive.” Golshifteh Farahani attends the Grand Dîner du Louvre at Musee du Louvre on March 3, 2026 in Paris. | Aurore Marechal/Getty Images The Elysée, which initially called the reports of the slap fake news and later dismissed the incident as “horseplay,” has not given an official response. An individual close to the French president, also granted anonymity to discuss the matter, said Brigitte Macron’s team denies the allegations. President Macron himself said last year the ordeal had been blown out of proportion and he was “joking with [his] wife.” Still, however, the incident attracted much media attention worldwide. Even U.S. President Donald Trump joked about it last month. Farahani has previously shot down rumors of a relationship with Macron but …

Wes Streeting slapped down as Kemi Badenoch warns him ‘do your job’ | Politics | News

Wes Streeting slapped down as Kemi Badenoch warns him ‘do your job’ | Politics | News

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has taken aim at Wes Streeting over his reported leadership ambitions. The Tory leader asked him “why don’t you just do your job?” while speaking in the Commons following the King’s Speech. During the debate, Mrs Badenoch said: “All we have is a load of reannounced policies. Hounding our brave veterans through the courts, legislating for digital ID – a policy they told us they dropped – banning trail hunting, just more class war that makes no one’s life better, scrapping NHS England, something the Prime Minister announced 14 months ago. “But then I suppose the Health Secretary has been a bit distracted lately, hasn’t he? He’s chuntering now – why don’t you just do your job? Do your job. “There’s no point in giving me dirty looks. We all know what he’s been up to.” Mr Streeting confronted his boss over the crisis engulfing Labour as the pair met for crunch talks – which lasted less than 20 minutes – in Downing Street ahead of the King’s Speech on Wednesday. …

Husband watches mother-in-law get slapped by father-in-law and then shoots him dead in response, police say

Husband watches mother-in-law get slapped by father-in-law and then shoots him dead in response, police say

A Florida man is facing first-degree premeditated murder charges after he allegedly shot dead his father-in-law after the man reportedly slapped his mother-in-law. Shaun Simon, 42, has been arrested and jailed after he was accused of shooting dead Bill Toth in Seminole County. The incident allegedly occurred on Tuesday around 11:30 p.m in the Markham Woods neighborhood where Simon lived with his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and his wife, according to WESH. According to court records, Toth’s reportedly worsening dementia was causing friction inside the house. Making matters worse, Toth’s wife reportedly was suspicious that he was not being faithful. Toth’s daughter told deputies that on Tuesday night, her father and mother were arguing about their marriage. Toth allegedly slapped his wife in view of his daughter. She says she told her husband, Simon, about the incident, after which Simon confronted Toth, ClickOrlando reports. Shaun Simon, 42, of Sanford, Florida, was arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder relating to the shooting death of his father-in-law, Bill Toth (Seminole County Sheriff’s Office) When Seminole County Sheriff’s deputies …

“If Will Smith was a white guy…”: Right-wing Twitter reacts after Chris Rock slapped at Oscars

“If Will Smith was a white guy…”: Right-wing Twitter reacts after Chris Rock slapped at Oscars

Conservative commentators are challenging Hollywood and the left’s moral integrity after A-list actor Will Smith publicly slapped comedian Chris Rock for making an off-color joke about his wife while onstage at the Oscars. The shocking incident unfolded during the live taping of the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, when Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, who suffers from alopecia, prepping for a role in “G.I. Jane 2.” Smith, who first appeared to laugh at the joke, later stormed the stage after his wife appeared visibly upset by Rock’s quip and, without pause, slapped the comedian across the face. “Keep my wife’s name out of your f**king mouth,” Smith yelled at Rock after sitting back down at his table. “Wow dude,” Rock replied. “It was a G.I. Jane joke.” RELATED: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock made the 94th Academy Awards one to remember — for the wrong reasons  The exchange has since sparked significant dialogue online around whether Smith was justified in striking Rock, who has said that he will not be …