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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Watch as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Knox wins Muay Thai fight watched by proud Hollywood star mum
ANGELINA Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Knox celebrated his 17th birthday by winning a Muay Thai fight. The Maleficent actress, 50, proudly watched her son take part in the martial arts competition, but his estranged dad Brad was not there. 8 8 8 8 Knox posed for a photo at the IKF Point Muay Thai Technical event over the weekend, where he triumphed. The teenager flashed a big smile as he celebrated his big win with a gold medal around his neck. Knox, who's twin sister Vivienne also turned 17 over the weekend, was in the crowd alongside her Hollywood mum to cheer her brother on. Angelina posed for a photo with one of Knox's Muay Thai coaches. The actress looked as chic as ever in a black jumper and matching trousers with dark sunglasses. In one video shared by Born To Win's social media page, Knox can be seen landing kicks on his opponent. But the Fight Club actor, 61, was nowhere to be seen, despite reports that he's desperate to reunite with his estranged kids. Angelina and Brad share six children - their three biological children are Vivienne, Knox, and Shiloh. The Bullet Train actor and The Eternals star also have three adopted kids; Maddox, Pax, and Zahara. In December, it was confirmed that Angelina and Brad had agreed to a divorce settlement after their bitter eight-year legal battle. Angelina Jolie's rarely seen son Knox looks exactly like dad Brad Pitt as he walks the red carpet for first time in three years But the divorced couple remain locked in a legal battle over Château Miraval vineyard in France. Brad alleged Jolie sold her $62 million stake of the winery to the Stoli Group without his approval. Both sides are reportedly willing to take the Miraval case to a jury trial or mediation. Angelina first filed to end the marriage in September 2016, just two years after tying the knot. The couple had been together for 10 years before deciding to get married. Jolie claimed in court filings that Pitt had a "history of physical abuse". It was alleged that Bradd became physically abusive on a private jet with Jolie and their six children. Jolie also claimed Brad tired to make her sign a $8.5million (£6.8million) NDA to cover up his "years of abuse". Pitt has always denied the abuse claims, and was cleared by cops following a probe. The couple were declared legally single in 2019, despite their ongoing divorce battle. Brad has been dating Los Angeles jewellery designer Ines de Ramon, 34, for almost two years. 8 8 8 8
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Japanese E-10 bullet trains to run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor
India likely to use E5 variant Japanese-make bullet trains for trials and then buy the newest E10 variant ones for full blown commercial operations, senior officials told ET. This also means E10 trains will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan, around 2030. 'The newest Japanese trains will run on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed corridor,' the official said. The entire 508 km corridor (352 km in Gujarat and 156 km in Maharashtra) is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology. This is expected to set new benchmarks for speed, safety, and reliability. An official statement said Japanese Shinkansen is currently running E5 trains. The next generation trains are E10. 'In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the project,' the statement added. According to a status report on the bullet train project issued Monday, 310 km of viaduct construction was complete. Commercial operations for the Bullet Train are slated for 2027, with the first prototype expected to run in 2026. While the Railway Board was earlier relying solely on Japanese technology for bullet trains, India may now opt for a tailored mix with more domestic partners. A complete signalling and telecommunication (S&T) system contract was recently awarded to vendors offering European technology with Indian partners. In parallel, talks with Japanese companies are continuing on the supply of Shinkansen trainsets. Trials with E5 variant Shinkansen trainsets will ascertain their feasibility, and identify any modifications needed in the under-development E10 trainsets. Besides Japanese firms, the government has tasked Integral Coach Factory (ICF) with developing a bullet train capable of reaching speeds of up to 280 kmph. The railway production unit has partnered with defence public sector enterprise - BEML to produce these trains.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Japan's ambassador meets Gujarat CM, focuses on stronger bilateral ties and semiconductor investment in Dholera
Gandhinagar: Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday, accompanied by Japan's Economic and Development Affairs Minister, Koyoko Hokugo. The meeting came on the final day of Ambassador Ono's three-day visit to Gujarat, which included high-level interactions with more than 150 industrialists in Ahmedabad and a visit to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR). During the meeting, Ono expressed appreciation for the support extended by the Gujarat government to more than 350 Japanese companies currently operating in the state. He emphasised Japan's intention to further strengthen ties with Gujarat as the two nations mark 50 years of diplomatic friendship. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the Japanese Ambassador, reiterating that "Gujarat is like a second home for Japan". He highlighted the presence of two Japanese townships, a growing number of Japanese restaurants and industries, and consistent participation by Japan in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summits. Chief Minister Patel noted that the Indo-Japan Annual Summit of 2017, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, had led to the successful execution of all signed MoUs. The focus of the discussion centered around Japan's growing interest in the semiconductor sector. Ambassador Ono conveyed that several Japanese companies are keen to invest in semiconductor manufacturing at Dholera SIR, leveraging Japan's technological expertise in the field. He requested the Gujarat government to enhance industrial and social infrastructure, along with human resource development facilities, to support the sector's growth. In response, CM Patel assured that Gujarat is giving top priority to the semiconductor sector and is committed to delivering world-class infrastructure within defined timelines. He also welcomed Japan's initiative to conduct a survey through Mizuho Bank on establishing a robust ecosystem for semiconductor industries in Dholera and Japan's own semiconductor park. The Chief Minister assured full cooperation from state departments in facilitating the study. The Ambassador also underlined Japan's interest in electric vehicle manufacturing in Gujarat and stressed the need to further accelerate collaboration on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail (Bullet Train) Corridor. He concluded by expressing Japan's desire to deepen commercial, industrial, and cultural exchanges with Gujarat as a way to fortify trilateral ties between Japan, India, and the state of Gujarat. Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister M.K. Das, Principal Secretary (Industries) Mamta Verma, Additional Principal Secretary Avantika Singh, and Honourary Consul General of Japan in Gujarat Mukesh Patel were also present at the meeting.
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First Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Brad Pitt wants to see his ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private messages. Here's why
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt has filed a motion to obtain his ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private messages ahead of the trial over their French winery. The former couple who went through a bitter divorce are now engaged in yet another legal spat. Here's what happened read more Hollywood star Brad Pitt wants access to his ex-wife Angelina Jolie's private messages. The actors, who split in 2016, are engaged in a legal battle over their French winery. Ahead of the trial, the F1 star has reportedly filed a motion in a court in the United States to obtain Jolie's texts. But why does Brad Pitt want his ex-wife's private messages? What is the case? We will explain. The legal battle between Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are involved in an ugly court battle over their French winery Château Miraval. The duo had bought Château Miraval together in 2008. Two years after marriage, Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in September 2016. The Fight Club actor held his share of the winery in a company called Mondo Bongo. The Maleficent star kept her shares in a company named Nouvel. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As per Us Weekly, Jolie said in 2021 that she wanted to sell her shares in the French winery, leading to Pitt and his team offering $55.4 million for her stake. In February 2022, the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star sued Jolie for selling her shares in the winery to Stoli Group. He claimed she went ahead with the sale without his approval, which was required. Pitt called the move a 'vindictive' attempt to get back at him during their bitter divorce. As per the Bullet Train actor, he and his ex-wife began negotiations so he could purchase her out. But the talks fell apart after they began fighting over the custody of their six children — Maddox Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox. 'In the summer of summer of 2021, amid a heated child custody dispute with Pitt, Jolie terminated those discussions and secretly purported to sell a 50 per cent stake in the family home and family business to Tenute del Mondo,' Pitt's legal team alleged. 'Tenute del Mondo is part of the Russia-affiliated spirits conglomerate Stoli Group, which is owned and controlled by billionaire Yuri Shefler. Shefler, who has been designated as an 'oligarch in the Russian Federation' by the US Treasury Department, had previously sought to buy Miraval, and Pitt had turned him down.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jolie filed a countersuit in September 2022, claiming Pitt had been 'waging a vindictive war against' her since she filed for divorce. The 50-year-old claimed that she pulled out of the deal due to Pitt trying to insert a non-disparagement clause to cover up his 'years of abuse.' The 61-year-old Hollywood actor denied her allegations. Why Brad Pitt wants Angelina Jolie's texts Brad Pitt filed a motion to obtain access to Angelina Jolie's private messages, which he believes could be crucial evidence in the legal battle over the French winery. The legal documents obtained by Page Six reveal Pitt's struggle to depose a man called Alexei Oliynik of Stoli Group. The actor claimed that in June, he 'attempted to meet and confer' with Oliynik regarding the legal matter but has failed to make any progress. In his document filed in the Superior Court of California, Pitt alleged that Oliynik, a Switzerland native, has 'refused' to comply with the legal process, citing Switzerland's 'authority that foreign nationals cannot be made to travel to California for deposition.' Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are engaged in a bitter legal battle over their French winery. File Photo/Reuters As per Us Weekly, Pitt claimed the man was aware of the negotiations with Jolie and her team. He asserted that the documents requested go 'directly to his core claims' in the case. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A source close to the case tells Us, 'this is another example of the defendant's repeated opposition to sharing documents that would provide insight.' 'These requests go directly to key allegations about Pitt's objections to the sale,' the actor's legal team wrote in his filing, and 'easily meet the standard for discoverability given Pitt's allegations that Jolie acted with malice in selling to Stoli, a counterparty she knew Pitt opposed.' Speaking to Page Six, a source familiar with Pitt's legal situation said the filing is 'not just about Alexei [Oliynik], it's about Stoli [Group] as a whole.' The insider claimed that Pitt's hand 'has been forced.' 'Stoli has consistently chosen to avoid or challenge evidentiary court rulings,' a second source added. 'They've been failing to comply with the typical legal process.' The judge is yet to rule to Pitt's request. A trial date is also not set for the former couple's dispute over the winery. With inputs from agencies STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Scotsman
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Next James Bond Latest Odds: 13 leading 007 candidates as Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads way
1 . Aaron Taylor-Johnson - 5/2 Aaron Taylor-Johnson had previously been favourite to become the next Bond for months, following news reports that he had agreed to play the iconic role. There's been silence since though, and the lack of an official announcement has cast doubt on his involvement - particularly since Amazon took over creative control of the franchaise. Best known for playing the title character in the 'Kick-Ass' films, Taylor-Johnson also starred opposite Brad Pitt in 'Bullet Train' and is soon to be seen in horror sequel '28 Years Later'. He's now the clear favourite for the first time in months - priced at 5/2 to step into 007's shoes. | Getty Images
