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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin reveals what he thinks of the Aussie mums reacting to his racy Bonds shoot after he stripped off for the campaign
Robert Irwin set hearts racing earlier this year when he stripped down to his Bonds in a racy underwear campaign that went viral. And now, the 21-year-old conservationist has reacted to Aussie mums checking out his sultry shoot. 'It was different and pretty nerve-racking but having wild animals part of it, made it a lot more chill for me,' he said during an interview on the Today Show on Thursday. Robert explained his aim is to promote conservation and he enjoys raising awareness in a variety of ways. '[The shoot] exemplified that spirit of "even in your undies, Aussies are as cool as a cucumber",' he added. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Robert Irwin has revealed what he thinks of the Aussie mums reacting to his racy Bonds shoot after he stripped off for the campaign He then joked the shoot was 'scarier than handling any crocodile.' The internet went into a meltdown over images of Robert posing shirtless in Bonds underwear - flaunting his ripped torso while cuddling up to native animals including a koala and snake. Robert recently insisted the shoot was never about vanity, and everything he does comes back to one thing: his passion for conservation. 'I really thought in modelling Bonds underwear or doing Dancing With the Stars, that sort of thing, I could bring in a whole new audience to listen to my conservation message,' he told US Weekly. And he's sticking to that plan as just weeks ago, he announced he'd joined the cast of the US version of Dancing With The Stars, once again showing off his buff bod while cradling a snake for the promo. 'That's how I feel comfortable. That's who I am,' he said. 'It's all about this mission and I've got a real sense of purpose and passion. I got to achieve that.' 'I definitely feel like I'm really lucky that now I've got a whole new audience that I can reach and hopefully just put out a bit of positivity and hopefully say, "Life's for living at 100."' Robert also recently denied the photos from the Bonds campaign had been digitally altered. Robert quickly put paid to the suggestion of digital chicanery, revealing that everything that appeared in the images was 100 per cent real. 'Mate, everything is 100 per cent real,' Robert confirmed during a previous interview with Karl Stefanovic on Today. 'Everything you see was all there. The spider - that was right there, the beautiful big black headed python that was all there.' Robert continued: 'My abs - none of that was airbrushed. That was a lot of work - a lot of work and very little carbohydrates.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
EssilorLuxottica: successful Euro 1 billion bond issuance
NOT TO BE RELEASED, PUBLISHED OR DISTRIBUTED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLYIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, SOUTH AFRICA OR IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RELEASE, PUBLISH OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PRESS RELEASE This press release does not constitute a solicitation nor an offer to purchase the Bonds (as such term is defined below) in the United States of America or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act')). The Bonds may not be offered or sold in the United States of America or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. Persons unless they are registered or exempt from registration under the Securities Act. EssilorLuxottica does not intend to register any portion of the offering of the Bonds in the United States or to conduct a public offering of the Bonds in the United States. The Bonds were offered only to qualified investors as defined by Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, 'MiFID II'). The Bonds may not be offered or sold to retail investors. No Key Information Document under Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (as amended, 'PRIIPS Regulation') has been nor will be prepared. For the purposes of this provision the expression "retail investor" means a person who is one (or both) of the following:(i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) MiFID II; or(ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II. EssilorLuxottica: successful Euro 1 billion bond issuance Paris, France (June 3, 2025 – 8:30 pm) – EssilorLuxottica (rated A2 positive by Moody's and A stable by S&P) successfully launched today a bond issuance for a total amount of Euro 1 billion maturing in January 2030, carrying a coupon of 2.625% with a yield of 2.76%. The order book peaked over Euro 2.5 billion, attracting quality institutional investors, demonstrating high confidence in EssilorLuxottica's business model and credit profile. The proceeds of this issuance will be used for general corporate purposes. Admission of the bonds to trading on Euronext Paris will be effective on the settlement date, which is expected to take place on June 10, 2025. Attachment DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASEError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin shares his number one fear as an Australian working in the USA: 'Terrifying'
Robert Irwin spends a lot of time working in the USA. And the Australian wildlife warrior, whose mum Terri is American, has shared his number one fear as an Aussie in America. The 21-year-old posted to Instagram on Wednesday to explain that he dislikes driving on US roads while stateside. 'Hey America.. why'd you put the steering wheel on the wrong side?' he wrote alongside a photo in which he was sitting in a car while wearing reading glasses. 'And do fake glasses make it look like I know what I'm doing? Driving here is terrifying' he added. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Robert recently set hearts racing earlier this year when he stripped down to his Bonds in a racy underwear campaign that went viral across the country. He has since revealed the unexpected - and overwhelming - side effect of his new status as an Aussie heartthrob. Speaking to Us Weekly ahead of the Steve Irwin Gala in Los Angeles, the conservationist admitted the fallout from the sultry shoot has been a lot to handle. 'I'm in a scary place right now,' he confessed. 'I've been kinda sorta avoiding the direct message section for a little bit.' It comes after the internet went into meltdown over images of Robert posing shirtless in Bonds underwear - flaunting his ripped torso while cuddling up to native animals including a koala and snake. The thirst was real – and so was the flood of cheeky DMs. But Robert insists the shoot was never about vanity, and everything he does comes back to one thing: his passion for conservation. 'I really thought in modelling Bonds underwear or doing Dancing With the Stars, that sort of thing, I could bring in a whole new audience to listen to my conservation message,' he explained. And he's sticking to that plan - just weeks ago, he announced he'd joined the cast of the US version of Dancing With The Stars, once again showing off his buff bod while cradling a snake for the promo. 'That's how I feel comfortable. That's who I am,' he said. 'It's all about this mission and I've got a real sense of purpose and passion. I got to achieve that.' 'I definitely feel like I'm really lucky that now I've got a whole new audience that I can reach and hopefully just put out a bit of positivity and hopefully say, 'Life's for living at 100.'' It comes after Robert denied the photos from the Bonds campaign have been digitally altered. Robert quickly put paid to the suggestion of digital chicanery, revealing that everything that appeared in the images was 100 per cent real. 'Mate, everything is 100 per cent real,' Robert confirmed during an interview with Karl Stefanovic on Today. 'Everything you see was all there. The spider - that was right there, the beautiful big black headed python that was all there.' Robert continued: 'My abs - none of that was airbrushed. That was a lot of work - a lot of work and very little carbohydrates.' Karl then asked Robert to clarify claims, published by New idea, that mum Terri had a problem with the Bonds shoot as it did not align with the Irwin family-friendly brand. 'Mum was fully on board,' Robert revealed. '[She] used to do bodybuilding so she was actually giving me tips. 'Bindi took a bit of convincing. It was a bit uncomfortable. 'I'm still not 100 per cent comfortable with some of it anyway, but you know what? We did it and you just got to own it and give it your all,' he said. With Robert's steamy shoot setting hearts aflutter across the globe, Karl asked the I'm A Celebrity host how he is dealing with all the attention.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Premium Bonds checker: winners scoop millions in June 2025
Modest investments have turned into million-pound fortunes 🎉 Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Lucky winners from Stockport and Edinburgh each bagged £1 million in June's Premium Bonds draw Both winners hold £5,000 in Premium Bonds, with winning bonds bought in 2005 and 2019 Premium Bonds offer tax-free prizes instead of interest, with jackpots up to £1 million Over 19,000 high-value prizes awarded this month, including 79 payouts of £100,000 Fully backed by the UK Government, Premium Bonds are a secure and fun way to save Two lucky UK savers are celebrating a £1 million windfall after winning big in the June 2025 Premium Bonds prize draw. Premium Bonds, issued by National Savings & Investments (NS&I), offer a unique way to save: instead of earning interest, each bond is entered into a monthly prize draw. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Prizes range from £25 all the way up to a £1 million jackpot. While there's no guaranteed return, your initial investment is always secure. You can purchase Premium Bonds from just £25, up to a maximum of £50,000. They're available online through the NS&I website or by post with an application form and cheque. (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images) | Pexels/Getty Images Winners are drawn at random each month by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), the trusted system that's been powering draws since 1957. Fully backed by the UK Government, Premium Bonds offer a safe way to save – with the added excitement of possibly winning a life-changing prize. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who are the big winners this month? This month's first £1 million winner is from Stockport and holds £5,000 in Premium Bonds. Their winning bond, 103FE583469, was purchased nearly 20 years ago in November 2005. The second jackpot winner, from Edinburgh, also has £5,000 invested. Their winning bond, 352AC359547, was bought in February 2019. While the million-pound prizes grab the headlines, 79 people won £100,000 each in June's draw, with NS&I awarding 19,581 'high value' prizes in total. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The full list of winners can be found on NS&I's website. To see if your Premium Bonds have won a prize, use their official prize checker. Are you struggling to make ends meet as costs continue to rise? You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robert Irwin admits his Instagram DMs exploded after he stripped off for Bonds campaign: 'I'm in a scary place'
He's the wildlife warrior who set hearts racing earlier this year when he stripped down to his Bonds in a racy underwear campaign that went viral across the country. But Robert Irwin has now revealed the unexpected - and overwhelming - side effect of his new status as an Aussie heartthrob. Speaking to Us Weekly ahead of the Steve Irwin Gala in Los Angeles, the 21-year-old conservationist admitted the fallout from the sultry shoot has been a lot to handle. 'I'm in a scary place right now,' he confessed. 'I've been kinda sorta avoiding the direct message section for a little bit.' It comes after the internet went into meltdown over images of Robert posing shirtless in Bonds underwear - flaunting his ripped torso while cuddling up to native animals including a koala and snake. The thirst was real – and so was the flood of cheeky DMs. But Robert insists the shoot was never about vanity, and everything he does comes back to one thing: his passion for conservation. 'I really thought in modelling Bonds underwear or doing Dancing With the Stars, that sort of thing, I could bring in a whole new audience to listen to my conservation message,' he explained. And he's sticking to that plan - just weeks ago, he announced he'd joined the cast of the US version of Dancing With The Stars, once again showing off his buff bod while cradling a snake for the promo. 'That's how I feel comfortable. That's who I am,' he said. 'It's all about this mission and I've got a real sense of purpose and passion. I got to achieve that.' 'I definitely feel like I'm really lucky that now I've got a whole new audience that I can reach and hopefully just put out a bit of positivity and hopefully say, "Life's for living at 100."' It comes after Robert denied the photos from the Bonds campaign have been digitally altered. Robert quickly put paid to the suggestion of digital chicanery, revealing that everything that appeared in the images was 100 per cent real. 'Mate, everything is 100 per cent real,' Robert confirmed during an interview with Karl Stefanovic on Today. 'Everything you see was all there. The spider - that was right there, the beautiful big black headed python that was all there.' Robert continued: 'My abs - none of that was airbrushed. That was a lot of work - a lot of work and very little carbohydrates.' Karl then asked Robert to clarify claims, published by New idea, that mum Terri had a problem with the Bonds shoot as it did not align with the Irwin family-friendly brand. 'Mum was fully on board,' Robert revealed. '[She] used to do bodybuilding so she was actually giving me tips. 'Bindi took a bit of convincing. It was a bit uncomfortable. 'I'm still not 100 per cent comfortable with some of it anyway, but you know what? We did it and you just got to own it and give it your all,' he said. With Robert's steamy shoot setting hearts aflutter across the globe, Karl asked the I'm A Celebrity host how he is dealing with all the attention.
