PEOPLE in 10: The News That Defined the Week PLUS Aisha Tyler Joins Us
Deborra-Lee Furness breaks her silence as her divorce from Hugh Jackman is finalized, French President Emmanuel Macron goes viral after an incident with his wife Brigitte was caught on camera, Joe Jonas opens up about his co-parenting relationship with Sophie Turner, and Taylor Swift lets down her fans with no album release at the AMAs
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Hamilton Spectator
35 minutes ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Fans pack Munich before PSG and Inter Milan face off in the Champions League final
MUNICH (AP) — Soccer fans were taking over Munich before Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan go head-to-head in the Champions League final on Saturday. European club soccer's biggest prize is at stake between two teams that have felt the pain of falling at the last hurdle in recent years. Inter was a losing finalist against Manchester City in 2023 and PSG lost in its only final against Bayern Munich in 2020. Supporters were gearing up for the evening game by making their way to the designated fan zones hours before kickoff. Many stopped en route to sample Munich's gastronomy on a beautiful warm day in the Bavarian capital. Near Odeonsplatz, where the Inter fans were gathering, many stopped at neighboring Wittelsbacherplatz — a cobbled plaza flanked by stately buildings with a bronze statue of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria, on a horse in the center — where they sheltered from the sun under giant umbrellas and enjoyed lunch washed down by beers. Police kept a watchful eye on a huge group of black-clad 'ultras' who banged drums, sang and waved flags as they marched toward the fan zone. Other Inter supporters who wore t-shirts identifying themselves as hooligans cheered them on. The PSG supporters were making their way to Königsplatz, another town square nearby, which seemed calm in comparison to the flares, smoke and loud pop tunes being spun at Odeonsplatz. Overall, it seemed Inter fans outnumbered their French counterparts. On Marienplatz, Munich's main square in the center of the old town, they jumped and sang songs surrounded by onlookers with their phones up to capture the footage. Brothers Giuseppe and Andrea Pertosa, who were also at the 2023 final in Istanbul, are hoping for a better outcome this time around. 'We will win 1-0,' Andrea predicted, somewhat doubtfully. Inter has won the Champions League or European Cup on three occasions, most recently in 2010. PSG hasn't won it at all. After spending billions of dollars and signing some of the sport's greatest players like Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, PSG is still waiting for its first Champions League success. Those superstars have exited, but coach Luis Enrique has assembled one of the most exciting squads in Europe, with the likes of Ousmane Dembele , Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia filling the void left by that trio. Luis Enrique is aiming to win the competition for the second time as a coach, having lifted it with Barcelona in 2015, and would become the seventh coach to win the trophy with different teams. 'The motivation for me is to win the Champions League title for the first time for PSG,' he said. 'That is the gift I want to give the people, the club, the city.' Inter was looking for a treble just over a month ago, but is now left with the Champions League as its only possible trophy. It lost the Italian title by a point and was knocked out of the Italian Cup in the semifinals. 'These players in these four years did a lot — won a lot and lost sometimes. It happens. But we all gave our all, everyone. We are proud to be Inter,' coach Simone Inzaghi said. 'I dreamed of playing the Champions League final. I didn't do it as a player, but thanks to this group of players I've been in two finals as a head coach.' When does the Champions League final begin? The match at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT). ___ James Robson is at ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Hegseth Pledges U.S. Military Support for Taiwan Amid ‘Imminent' China Threat
While speaking at a conference in Singapore, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth swore that the U.S. would defend Taiwan should China attempt to 'conquer' the island. Appearing at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a security conference where world leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Ministers for Defense from Japan, Australia and several other countries were also in attendance, Hegseth issued his most assertive statement on Taiwan to date, warning that threats from China could be 'imminent.' Hegseth told conference attendees, 'To be clear: Any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force would result in devastating consequences for the Indo-Pacific and the world. We are not going to sugarcoat it. The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.' He added that, 'Communist China will not invade Taiwan on [President Trump's] watch‚' and asserted that the U.S.' goal is to 'prevent war, to make the cost too high, and make peace the only option,' although he did not provide specifics as to how this would be achieved. He also told conference attendees that together, their countries could demonstrate 'what it means to execute peace through strength,' but if that failed, the U.S. Department of Defense was prepared to do 'what it does best' and 'fight and win, decisively.' Hegseth also called upon U.S. allies in the region to 'upgrade their own defenses, telling those gathered, 'It has to be clear to all that Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.' China claims Taiwan as its territory and has declined to rule out using force to reclaim the island. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, asserts its independence from China, which has offered the country a 'one country, two systems' model similar to that of Hong Kong, a move not supported by any major political party in Taiwan. While the U.S. severed official ties with Taiwan in 1979 and has no official position on Taiwanese sovereignty, it is bound by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 to provide the country with the means to defend itself. In February, the U.S. State Department removed a statement from its website asserting that the U.S. does not support Taiwan independence. In its place, a line was added that stated the U.S. would seek to support Taiwan's membership in international organizations 'where applicable.' Only 12 countries, such as Belize and Tuvalu, currently maintain formal ties with Taiwan, although many more maintain informal ties. Taiwan was expelled from the United Nations in 1971, and organizations to which China belongs have historically declined to grant Taiwan membership.
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Patient Labrador and His 'In Charge' Pomeranian Brother Win Pet of the Week
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. From a "Romeo and Romeo" love story between two cats to a cat who started limping for a hilarious reason, viral pet videos have made us smile this week. But we also like to feature our readers' pets in the weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week. If you think your pet should be next week's Pet of the Week, follow the instructions at the end of this story to get involved. Winner Gu and Rufus, in the videos where it is clear who is in charge. Gu and Rufus, in the videos where it is clear who is in charge. Laura Wasserman This week's Pet of the Week winners include a returning star. A heartwarming and hilarious video of Gu and Rufus made it clear who rules the roost. Despite his small stature, 4-year-old Pomeranian Gu (short for Grogu) is undeniably the boss of the house. In the video, Gu confidently eats his brother's meal, completely unbothered, while 1-year-old Rufus, the much larger and ever-gentle Labrador, waits patiently by his side. Gu won Newsweek's Pet of the Week back in 2024 when he was dubbed a "personal flycatcher" for his unexpected skill at grabbing flies when out and about. The dynamic between Gu and brother Rufus is a hilarious reminder that small dog can often mean big attitude. "Gu decided he wanted Ru's food so he had to wait," owner Laura Wasserman told Newsweek. "If he tries to get close Gu growls and jumps at him. I wonder who is in charge." Finalists Babbs the dog who is living his best life with new owner. Babbs the dog who is living his best life with new owner. Craig Stechman Our first finalist this week is black and white American bulldog mix Babbs. Rescued by owner Craig Stechman from All 4 Paws in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the pair instantly fell in love. "I went online and I saw a black-and-white puppy that reminded [me of] the 10-year-old French bulldog mix I had to put down in March," Stechman told Newsweek. It was meant to be, and now the pair are inseparable. "He sits on command at three months old and is getting ready to lift his paw. He's a beautiful pup," Stechman said. "I love him." A picture of Aizawa when she first arrived, left, and now, right. A picture of Aizawa when she first arrived, left, and now, right. Bonnie Cressler Next up this week is Aizawa, a "house panther" with an interesting backstory. In October 2021, a friend of Bonnie Cressler's daughter found a newborn kitten alone under a trailer, with no mother or siblings in sight. Her daughter brought him home, already named Aizawa. Though Bonnie had experience with bottle babies, this kitten's fragile condition made survival uncertain. "I let the girls know that this teeny kitten only has a slim chance of survival because of his very rough start," Cressler told Newsweek. Not even a day after Aizawa arrived, Cressler's mother sadly passed away. In a background of heartbreak, Aizawa went on to thrive and is now living his best life with his family—who say he arrived at just the right time. "He was named after the My Hero Academia character and has a very similar personality. I often ask 'who saved who?'" Cressler said. Lazy but lovable English bulldog Frankie. Lazy but lovable English bulldog Frankie. Rachel Kane Last but not least is Frankie Avocado, a laid-back English bulldog who is infamous in the streets near his home. "[He is] infamous for lying down and not moving in them and an absolute mush. He has perfected laziness and we love him for it," owner Rachel Kane told Newsweek. If you think your pet could be next week's Newsweek "Pet of the Week," send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to life@ and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.
