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Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shows off her incredibly toned abs in a skimpy crop top and shorts as she hits the gym
Kate Cassidy showed off her incredibly toned abs as she slipped into skimpy 437 workout gear for an event to promote the brand on Thursday. The influencer, 26, was plunged into grief after the death of her boyfriend Liam Payne at aged 31 last October after he fell from a third floor balcony at the CasaSur hotel in Buenos Aires. Kate looked sensational as she took to Instagram Stories in a tiny white crop top and matching shorts while pumping weights. The event saw the stunner joined by pals as they built up a sweat with a string of exercises including lifting a heavy medicine ball. Poking fun at her abilities she cheekily wrote: 'Look at how strong I am lifting those 2lbs dumbells'. 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. Earlier this week Kate discovered a previous social media tribute to her beloved Liam had been shared 4,444 times. Uncannily, it is remarkably similar to the 4:44 figure adopted by the couple as their 'angel number' prior to his sudden death. Drawing attention to her shares and their likeness to the angel number on Instagram, Cassidy, 26, wrote: 'Hi Liam.' The mystical figure has several hidden meanings behind it and is considered an angel number in numerology. Angel numbers are repeating sequences of digits, normally in sets of three or four, and they are believed to hold spiritual guidance. While 333 symbolises growth and 555 represents change, 444 has its own unique meaning behind it. In numerology, 444 is a sign that the 'angels are with you' and are 'there to guide you step by step'. The way the figures are formed means they represent stability and a reassurance that you are not alone. She discovered an old social media tribute to the singer had been shared 4,444 times - similar to the 4:44 figure adopted by the couple as their 'angel number' Numerology expert Sunny Dawn Johnston told Glamour: 'When you see these numbers, know deep within that the angels are speaking to you, guiding and supporting you. 'It's a blessing to be in such direct communication with the divine.' Kate had originally flown with Liam to Buenos Aires while he renewed his visa and watched his former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan's concert in the city on October 4. However, the late singer stayed on in the Argentinian capital after she flew home on October 14. He tragically died two days later after falling from his hotel balcony while under the influence of class-A drugs and alcohol. Following his death, Kate added '444' to her emotional tribute to her 'angel' boyfriend and shared a snap of a note where the singer had written the numbers. It showed the former One Direction band-member's fascination with 'angel numbers' and 'manifesting'. Kate revealed that she and Liam had been 'manifesting their lives together' - a longing heavily associated with the number she signed off her tribute post with, '444'. She told her followers that she had been at a 'complete loss' following the tragedy and that 'nothing about the past few days had felt real'. The American influencer then posted the sequence '444' in the bottom right-hand corner of the tribute next to a red heart emoji. TJ Higgs revealed the meaning behind the sequence, saying: 'The angel number 444 signifies protection, encouragement, and support from the spiritual realm. 'Seeing this number repeatedly suggest that you are on the right path and that your angels are surrounding you, offering their guidance.' Kate added an explanation of the '444 angel number sequence on her Instagram, saying it 'reminds you that your angels are always there to support you' She added: 'Many people find comfort in angel numbers during difficult periods, as they can symbolise hope and reassurance. For instance, seeing 444 may remind individuals that they are not alone, and that support is available. 'By interpreting these numbers as messages of love and guidance, individuals may feel a sense of connection to something greater, aiding in their healing process. 'When Liam Payne wrote his note to his girlfriend Kate, with the significance of angel numbers 444, I genuinely believe he was fully aware of the love and support surrounding him. 'He understood that he had people in his life who made him feel, loved cherished, valued, and important.'
Reuters
7 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Argentina takes baby step toward financial order with pricey $1 billion debt auction
NEW YORK/BUENOS AIRES, May 30 (Reuters) - Argentina's first major bond sale in seven years, a $1 billion offering with payments in pesos, is a clear sign that global investors are regaining their faith in a country recently mired in triple-digit inflation. But the nearly 30% yield, higher than many expected, showed a high level of apprehension remains. President Javier Milei needs to prove to Argentines voting in October, the International Monetary Fund and foreign investors that the economic recovery will continue. Annual inflation has fallen to near 50% from over 270% a year ago. He has convinced the IMF to lend Argentina $20 billion and slashed government spending without losing much popularity, even though nearly 40% of Argentines live below the poverty line. Argentina owes around $300 billion, about $60 billion of which is in dollar-denominated international bonds. A return to dollar-denominated financing in global capital markets is embedded in the IMF program and is sorely needed to cement the recent recovery. This week's offering is "an important milestone on the path to refinancing future dollar commitments," said economist Gustavo Ber, head of Buenos Aires-based Estudio Ber. BTG Pactual called it a "savvy move" with the same outcome as the central bank buying dollars with pesos, without distorting the foreign currency market. The government said late on Wednesday that demand for the 5-year notes was about 1.7 times the $1 billion cap. The 29.5% yield exceeded initial expectations for about 25% and investors have the option to sell back the bonds after two years. Markets on Thursday signaled partial support, when prices for Argentina's dollar bonds issued under foreign or local laws rose marginally. Auctions like this could be replicated but other steps are crucial, said Armando Armenta, senior economist at AllianceBernstein. "It would be better to see more foreign direct inflows and, more importantly, the central bank purchasing reserves to meet the net international reserve accumulation targets," Armenta said. "This would open the door for Argentina to access the dollar sovereign debt market early next year." On Thursday, peso-denominated debt prices fell and the 10-year local note yield rose, roughly to 27% from 26%. "These rates in pesos are very high, considering their expectations of inflation falling towards 10% in the next two years," said Clyde Wardle, senior emerging markets FX strategist at HSBC, of the yield paid this week. If the current 47% inflation keeps falling sharply, those rates will turn out to be very high and raise the risk of pushing the government to print pesos to pay bondholders, he said. The new offering's yield was well above the expectations of local brokerage Puente, which noted that it "does not indicate strong conviction regarding the future evolution and sustainability of the (currency exchange)." The peso has fallen about 9% to the dollar since capital controls were loosened in mid-April. Argentina has promised the IMF to add $4.4 billion to its net reserves by mid-June. Those reserves were in the red in December and analysts doubt the June objective will be met. The new bond shows investor limits for now, HSBC's Wardle said. "It is unlikely Argentina could find an affordable dollar-denominated issuance rate that attracts foreign investor interest. There is still too much uncertainty about growth."
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ángel Di María returns to boyhood club Rosario Central
Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates winning the CONMEBOL Copa America Final soccer match against Brazil at The Maracana Stadium. Andre Borges/Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH/dpa Argentine winger Ángel Di María is returning to his boyhood team Rosario Central after nearly two decades at the top level of European football, the club announced on Thursday. "Welcome home, Angelito," the Argentine top-flight club said on social media platform X, confirming the 37-year-old's return. Advertisement In an emotional video featuring clips of Di María as a young boy and rising star, the club said: "We will continue to rise and fly higher – but we need your wings to do so." Di María has spent the past two seasons at Benfica. The Portuguese club said he would first participate in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States before completing his transfer to Rosario Central. "Participating in the first FIFA Club World Cup represents a special and symbolic moment for both Di María and Sport Lisboa e Benfica," the Portuguese side said, calling it "the end of an extraordinary and remarkable journey between the player and the club." The winger began his professional journey with Rosario Central in 2001 before launching an illustrious career across Europe. Over the years, he has played for top clubs including Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Juventus. He won the Champions League with Madrid in 2014 and also played a key role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, scoring in the final against France.
Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Argentine court declares mistrial in Diego Maradona's death
Football legend Diego Maradona led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986. (EPA Images pic) BUENOS AIRES : A controversial decision by an Argentine judge paved the way for the court to declare a mistrial today in the case concerning the death of football legend Diego Maradona. One of three judges sitting on the bench, Julieta Makintach, resigned from the case on Wednesday, prompting the court to declare the mistrial. Maradona's seven-member medical team has been accused of negligence in his Nov 25, 2020 death as a result of cardiac arrest. Makintach had permitted a forthcoming documentary about the case entitled 'Divine Justice' to be filmed at the trial. Moreover, the prosecution showed clips of the judge walking through the court as part of a 90-second trailer. The trailer caused such a national outcry that Makintach said on Wednesday that she had 'no choice' but to resign from the proceedings. The judges stated that there would be a new trial, but did not indicate when that would occur. In addition, new judges will be selected via a lottery. The trial began on March 11 and dozens of witnesses had already testified. It was expected to conclude in the summer, but now that could be a new starting point. 'I trust we could have a sentence by the end of the year,' said Fernando Burlando, an attorney for Maradona's daughters Dalma and Gianinna Maradona. The family accused the medical team of failing to provide appropriate care for Maradona, 60, after his surgery for a hematoma that formed between his skull and brain. The surgery was performed in early November and he died weeks later during his recovery at a private home. The seven defendants all deny the charges and claim that Maradona fought against them during the recovery period. Maradona led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986 and the football-crazed nation did not capture it again until 2022.
CBS News
15 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Argentine court declares mistrial in death of soccer legend Diego Maradona
An Argentine court on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of seven health professionals accused of negligence in the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, the latest soap-operatic turn in the trial that has transfixed the soccer world. The judges ruled there would be a new trial, without specifying when. The pivot comes after one of the three judges overseeing the trial stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a forthcoming documentary series about the case, "Divine Justice," which spanned from the aftermath of Maradona's death, as scandals and suspicions of foul play began to emerge, to the start of the trial. Diego Maradona coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata looks on during a match between Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata and Velez as part of Superliga 2019/20 at Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium on January 24, 2020 in La Plata, calling for the judge, Julieta Makintach, to be recused, the prosecutor on Tuesday presented the trailer for her documentary — a one-and-a-half-minute teaser that intercuts archival footage of Maradona scoring iconic goals with shots of Makintach strutting through the corridors of the Buenos Aires courthouse in high heels and a short skirt as a string soundtrack heightens suspense. The prosecutor asked judges to investigate allegations that Makintach had violated judicial ethics in allowing a camera crew inside the courthouse to film her overseeing closed-door hearings for the reality TV-style series. As the claims snowballed into a national scandal, Makintach on Tuesday said that she had "no choice" but to resign from the case. The judges decided on Thursday to retry the entire case, effectively turning the clock back on all proceedings since March 11, when the trial began amid intense media scrutiny and called dozens of distraught witnesses to testify over 21 hearings. "Judge Makintach did not act impartially. Her conduct caused harm to both the plaintiffs and the defense," Judge Maximiliano Savarino said in declaring the mistrial. "The only person responsible is the recused judge." He added: "This is an unpleasant decision." At the courthouse, two of the soccer star's daughters, Gianinna and Dalma Maradona, began to weep. The decision threw into doubt the timeline of the trial, which was initially expected to last until July. Thursday's ruling said that a higher court would select the three new judges by lottery "within a reasonable period of time." The case accuses Maradona's medical team of failing to provide adequate care for the soccer star in weeks leading up to his sudden death on Nov. 25, 2020. Maradona died at age 60 from cardiac arrest while recovering from surgery for a blood clot on the brain at a rented home outside Buenos Aires. Although the case largely hinges on medical technicalities, the biweekly testimonies have also become tabloid fodder — like much in Maradona's life, which included long spates of drug and alcohol abuse. Experts have taken the stand to allege that Maradona agonized for 12 hours before his death, while his sisters and daughters have tearfully accused his medics of leaving him alone in squalor when he should have been hospitalized. The defendants, who deny all accusations, were charged with culpable homicide, a crime similar to involuntary manslaughter in that it implies the accused were aware of the risk caused by their reckless conduct and ignored it. They include Leopoldo Luque, Maradona's primary physician at the time of his death, as well as his psychologist, psychiatrist, medical coordinator and nurses. The crime carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison. The defendants say Maradona was a difficult patient who did not allow himself to be treated. Maradona, who famously led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. His rags-to-riches story resonated with his fellow Argentines and he is widely revered as a national hero. Maradona played in four FIFA World Cups during his career with Argentina, leading the team to win the 1986 World Cup title against West Germany. He also coached the national team during the 2010 tournament. One of Maradona's most iconic moments as a player was during the 1986 championship run in Mexico City. Maradona scored a goal in a quarterfinal match against England by lightly using his fist, out of the referees' view. He described the goal as "the hand of God."
