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NATO nations must raise their defence spending to five per cent and end ‘reliance’ on the United States, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told NATO allies today.’Our message is going to continue to be clear,’ Hegseth said during a meeting with NATO counterparts in Brussels.’It’s a deterrence and peace through strength, but it can’t be reliance. It cannot and will not be reliance on America in a world of a lot of threats.’Hegseth, standing alongside NATO chief Mark Rutte, repeated calls made in February for Europe to take more involvement in defence as the US pivots east.’Every shoulder has…
By ALEX RASKIN Published: 05:21 BST, 9 June 2025 | Updated: 05:25 BST, 9 June 2025 Lisa Salters, the veteran ABC/ESPN sideline reporter and staple of the networks’ NBA coverage, missed Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday as her mother battles health problems.In her absence, play-by-play announcer Mike Breen issued a touching message to Salters and her mother.’We are thinking of our dear friend and colleague, Lisa Salters,’ the Hall-of-Fame announcer said during the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the visiting Pacers on Sunday in Oklahoma City.’Lisa’s mom has been dealing with some serious health issues for a…
Investments trusts are a super way for investors to get long-term exposure to stock markets – and make some money along the way. They’re easy to buy and sell, and most provide value for money.Yet they are not without flaws, as predators such as American hedge fund manager Saba Capital have sought to exploit.The biggest one is that as funds listed on the London Stock Exchange, their share prices do not always reflect their underlying asset value. In most cases, they undervalue them.In investment speak, they trade at a discount. When this happens, shareholders see the worth of their investments eroded.It’s…
By ADAM S. LEVY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 00:18 BST, 9 June 2025 | Updated: 01:01 BST, 9 June 2025 Summer lovin’ happened so fast for Billie Eilish and Nat Wolff.The Grammy-winning artist, 23, and actor, 30, finally confirmed to the public that they are romantically-involved with one another after rampant speculation.The Wildflower singer and actor, 30, were seen kissing during an outing in Venice, Italy this past weekend in images published by Deux Moi, after past denying they were in a romance with one another.The nine-time Grammy winner was seen snapping selfies with her new beau as she donned a striped green polo shirt…
Multiple earthquakes hit just miles outside of a military base in Nevada, which played a significant role in America’s nuclear bomb testing.The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected three tremors on Thursday, with a magnitude 3.3 quake hitting at 9:52am ET about 14 miles northeast of Nellis Air Force Base. This was followed by two smaller tremors just minutes later.Nellis Air Force Base tested US nuclear weapons above ground during the 1950s and 1960s, but testing moved underground until all operations ceased in 1992.Nellis sits within the same large federally protected area as the classified Area 51 base.The USGS received reports…
Antidepressants, taken by some 8.6 million people in the UK, could raise the risk of motor neurone disease, a major study has suggested.Scandinavian researchers also found that other commonly prescribed drugs, like anxiolytics used to treat anxiety disorders, sleeping pills and sedatives were also linked to an increased risk of the disabling condition.Motor neurone disease, of which amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common form, is an incurable, muscle-wasting condition that eventually stops a patient from being able to move, talk and even eat. Now, research has suggested that being prescribed any of these medications just twice over the course of a…
A new flight is set to give autumn city breakers something to cheer about, including access to one of Europe’s most historical regions – with the added bonus of bargain pints too. Wizz Air has this week announced it’s set to offer flights from Birmingham to Sibiu in Romania twice a week from October – and getting a beer in the culturally rich city will set tourists back just £1.85. The Midlands hub has seen the Hungarian airline launch a raft of new flights from there, with four new routes on offer, including Italian city break favourite Rome. October is a timely month to launch…
Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has landed in Sydney – and she wasted no time heading straight to her favourite local institution, Fratelli Paradiso in Potts Point.In a heartfelt post to Instagram, the British culinary icon described the Italian bistro as not just a regular stop, but a vital part of her philosophy for living well.’My first stop in Sydney has to be Fratelli Paradiso. It’s one of my rules for a good life,’ she wrote.’Walking through the doors after a year away just felt like coming home. I love everything about this place: great people, great mood, great food.’ While Nigella admitted…
The star-studded 78th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday.The show, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, celebrated Broadway’s brightest talents in singing, acting, dancing and more.Sarah Snook, 37, was the first winner of the night for Best Leading Actress in a Play. Snook delivered an unbelievable performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, playing all 26 characters, including Dorian and Lord Henry.The Succession star made her Broadway debut in the ambitious stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s 1890 novel, directed and written by Kipp Williams. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter presented her with the…
The witness who first linked a sex offender prime suspect to the abduction of Madeleine McCann has told how he is convinced he knows what happened to her.Police in Portugal are this week making fresh searches for clues to Madeleine’s disappearance on land close to the former home of German paedophile Christian Brueckner.Helge Busching, a former friend of Brueckner, first linked the German to her abduction as long ago as 2008 – just a year after she disappeared.Busching told MailOnline: ‘I am convinced Brueckner is involved. There has to now be some hope for Madeleine’s parents.’The then three-year-old vanished from…