Nicky Newman: Celebrities pay tribute to inspirational cancer campaigner
Nicky Newman, who inspired with her brave outlook despite having stage four breast cancer, has died. Source link
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Indian ministries, politicians, celebrities lose blue ticks on Twitter
A view of the Twitter page image of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Multiple Union Ministries have lost their verified check mark on Twitter following the Elon Musk-owned platform’s move to limit the check mark to people who pay $8 a month (₹650 in India) to retain the blue symbol on their profiles. … Read more
Oscar Pistorius denied parole | CNN
CNN — Disgraced South African Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was denied parole on Friday, according to local authorities who said he has yet to complete his minimum sentence. According to South African law, inmates can be considered for parole after serving half of their sentence if they meet conditions, like good behavior in prison. The … Read more
Pakistan on edge after Khan’s supporters clash with police trying to arrest former leader | CNN
Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Pakistani police were locked in a standoff Wednesday with supporters of Imran Khan after a night of violent clashes outside the former prime minister’s home in the eastern city of Lahore as officers attempt to arrest the opposition leader for failing to appear in court on corruption charges. Footage shared by … Read more
Holy oil to anoint King Charles III on his coronation, has been consecrated in Jerusalem | CNN
London CNN — The sacred oil that will be used to anoint King Charles III at his coronation May 6, has been consecrated at a Christian holy site in Jerusalem, Buckingham Palace has announced. The “chrism oil” was created using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives, a mountain ridge to the … Read more
Letter written by King Charles to his ‘granny’ in 1955 found in attic | CNN
CNN — A childhood letter written by King Charles to his “granny” has been discovered by a couple living in Warwickshire, England, as they cleared out their attic during the Christmas break. “Dear Granny, I am sorry that you are ill. I hope you will be better soon,” the letter reads on one side, carefully … Read more
King Charles turns to ‘Cats’ composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for flagship coronation music | CNN
London CNN — Britain’s King Charles III has enlisted the help of acclaimed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the flagship anthem for his upcoming coronation. Charles’s coronation will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London, and will see Camilla, Queen Consort crowned alongside her husband. The King has personally selected … Read more
Parents of Reeva Steenkamp ‘still grieving’ daughter’s death, a decade after she was killed by Oscar Pistorius | CNN
CNN — Reeva Steenkamp’s parents say they are “still grieving” for their daughter, 10 years after she was shot and killed by her boyfriend, former South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. The ex-sprinter is eligible for parole in March, the South African Broadcasting Corporation reports. “People who have lost children, it takes a long time … Read more
Buckingham Palace reveals details of three-day celebration to mark King Charles III’s coronation | CNN
London CNN — Buckingham Palace on Saturday revealed details of King Charles III’s coronation that will see three days of celebrations across the country in which the public will be invited to participate. The coronation will take place on Saturday May 6, a “Coronation Big Lunch” and “Coronation Concert” the following day, and an extra … Read more
Iranian authorities release prominent actress Taraneh Alidoosti on bail | CNN
CNN — One of Iran’s best-known actresses, who was arrested after she criticized the execution of a man involved in nationwide protests, was released on bail on Wednesday, state-aligned ISNA said. Taraneh Alidoosti, who starred in the 2016 Oscar-winning film “The Salesman,” had condemned the hanging of Mohsen Shekari, who was killed last month in … Read more