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Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jamie Roberts the 'luckiest guy on the planet' as he shares new baby pictures
Jamie Roberts the 'luckiest guy on the planet' as he shares new baby pictures The couple revealed the news on social media as they welcomed a new addition to the Roberts clan Jamie Roberts and family. (Image: Jamie Roberts and Nicole Ramson on Instagram. ) Wales legend Jamie Roberts and his wife Nicole have welcomed their third child into the world. Taking to Instagram in a collaborative post, the couple provided images of the family at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff with the new arrival. Clara Rose Roberts is now the fifth member of the family, following Elodie May, who was born in 2022, and Tomos Rhys, born in 2021. Get the latest breaking Welsh rugby news stories sent straight to your inbox with our FREE daily newsletter. Sign up here. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Roberts said: "At times I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet. So grateful to welcome our third into the world and thankful to the wonderful staff at our great University Hospital." Content cannot be displayed without consent This news comes just three days after Roberts announced that he would be beginning work as a resident doctor this summer. Article continues below Over ten years ago, the legendary centre completed his medical degree whilst playing international rugby, having to turn up to the Vale Resort earlier than the rest of his teammates to get revision done ahead of exam season, something he revealed in his book 'Centre Stage'. "I crave pressure, responsibility and accountability," Roberts told WalesOnline "It has taken me a while to work out exactly what I miss from the game, and that's it. I miss the pressure and doing something that brings with it pressure and scrutiny. "Of course I miss the lads, I miss the changing room and I miss the social side of rugby probably above all else. "I love problem-solving, I love working with people and I guess when you go through that soul-searching when you retire, you try to narrow down what you really love and what you really want to go after. "Medicine and being a doctor ticks a lot of boxes. It's problem-solving, it's in science, it's working with people, it brings significant pressure and responsibility. I can't wait to join another great team in the NHS." Article continues below Over the course of his storied career, Roberts played for Cardiff, Racing 92, Harlequins, Bath, Stormers, Dragons and NSW Waratahs, as well as earning 94 caps for Wales and touring twice with the British and Irish Lions. Since retiring, Roberts has moved into media roles and became a board member for the WRU. This, along with his new long-term venture into medicine and new baby, Roberts has plenty to keep himself busy.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shifnal Pride in St Andrew's Church to return for second year
A Pride celebration held inside a Shropshire church will return in June after last year's event was a huge Pride's inaugural event saw more than 100 people attend a special service in St Andrew's Church, which has since been streamed more than 8,000 event will return again on 1 June at 18:00 BST."It was quite new to us, we weren't sure how it was going to go... but it was so successful it's back again," said organiser Ian Handley. He told the BBC that the team of organisers wanted to connect people from the LGBT community and people of faith."We felt this huge need to pull these communities together," he said."We're hoping to tie in some of the things from last year to try and link it all nicely together." The event is shaped by feedback from the community."With it being slightly different in a church, we had things to shape from from the Church of England," said Mr Handley."That really helped us kind of weave into our service things that were important to both communities."We're trying to keep a mix of contemporary and traditional songs and hymns… to make sure that we tick all boxes for all people of all faiths." Like last year, the town's youth theatre group - CentreStage - will perform music at the attendance will be the Lord Lieutenant and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, as well as some of the town's councillors."Come as you like, we want people to feel comfortable as possible," added Mr Handley. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Express Tribune
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan warns India against stopping water flow
Pakistan is ready for neutral investigation into Pahalgam incident and the country will give a befitting response to India if it attempted to stop water flow to Pakistan. It was stated by Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar in a TV program 'Centre Stage." The information minister said voices are being raised in India against the incident. Indian propaganda has flopped. India levelled allegations against Pakistan after the incident without evidence and attempted to suspend Indus Water Treaty. The minister termed the Pahalgam incident as Indian intelligence failure. To a question, Tarar said entire nation is united and standing with the Pakistan Army to defend the country. "Being Pakistani, we are united and not divided into different groups," he pointed out. The info minister said Pakistan is ready to reply any Indian aggression with full force. Pakistan has all options, including a military option. The Prime Minister has also clarified that Pakistan will respond any misadventure with full force, he added. India wants to terminate Indus Water Treaty in the pretext of Pahalgam incident. Kulbhushan Jadhav was caught red-handed in Pakistan while committing terrorist incidents in Pakistan. It is an evidence of Indian involvement in terrorism incidents in Pakistan, Tarar highlighted. He pointed out that India sponsors terrorism across the world and then attempts to become a victim. It was also involved in terrorism incidents in Canada, which also has evidence of India's involvement in killing Sikhs.
Tatler Asia
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
9 mesmerising ballet movies of all time
2. 'The Red Shoes' (1948) Before Black Swan , there was The Red Shoes , perhaps the godmother of all ballet movies. A Technicolour masterpiece from Powell and Pressburger, this classic is as intoxicating now as it was decades ago. It tells the story of a young ballerina torn between love and art, set against backdrops so lush they make reality feel mundane. The 17-minute ballet sequence remains one of cinema's most exquisite achievements. This film doesn't just capture ballet: it elevates it to myth. 3. 'Centre Stage' (2000) The acting can be lacking, but the dancing was glorious. The glossiest, most quotable entry on the list, Centre Stage is less about subtlety and more about attitude. It follows a group of aspiring dancers at the fictitious American Ballet Academy, navigating competition, crushes and (of course) body image issues. Is it high art? No. But it delivers twirls, tears and top-tier drama—plus an iconic final dance set to Jamiroquai. What more do you want? Centre Stage took a gamble hiring professional ballerinas for most of the roles, including Ethan Stiefel and Sascha Radetsky, husband of prima ballerina Stella Abrera. 4. 'The Turning Point' (1977) Starring Shirley MacLaine and Anne Bancroft, this Oscar-nominated drama isn't just about ballet—it's about the choices that define a life. One woman chose career over family, the other chose family over career. When their paths cross again, old regrets resurface amid pliés and past grudges. It's a nuanced portrait of female friendship, sacrifice and what it means to live with what could have been. 5. 'White Nights' (1985) What do you get when you pair Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines? A Cold War thriller and a dance showdown. White Nights follows a Soviet ballet star who defects to the US, only to find himself stranded behind the Iron Curtain. The plot is pure '80s geopolitics, but the dancing, especially Baryshnikov's explosive solos, is nothing short of electric. Also read: Interview: Kim Kimin 6. 'Ballet 422' (2014) For those who prefer their drama unscripted, this documentary offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the New York City Ballet. It follows young choreographer Justin Peck as he crafts a new ballet from scratch, juggling egos, rehearsals and deadlines. Quiet, observational and intensely revealing, it shows the creative process in all its raw, sweaty glory. 7. 'Billy Elliot' (2000) This is one of those ballet movies that everybody just loves. Set in a Northern England coal-mining town during the 1984 miners' strike, this heartwarming tale of a boy who trades boxing gloves for ballet slippers is as much about social class and masculinity as it is about dance. Jamie Bell's breakout performance is buoyant and brave, and the movie's emotional beats land every time. Come for the footwork, stay for the fight. 8. 'Polina' (2016) This French film offers a more contemplative take on the dancer's journey. Polina is a Russian ballerina whose path veers from classical rigour to contemporary expression, forcing her to rediscover movement, meaning and identity. It's a quiet, artful meditation on what it means to truly feel dance. Also read: 13 of the best sports documentaries you can watch on Netflix right now 9. 'Yuli' (2018) Another dancer biopic, Yuli charts the rise of Carlos Acosta, the Afro-Cuban ballet prodigy who became a star of the Royal Ballet. Blending reenactments with staged dance sequences, it creates a lyrical hybrid of history and motion. It's about race, resilience and the radical defiance of dancing your truth.
Al Jazeera
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Ralph Wilde on the ICJ & why Israeli occupation must end
Centre Stage Ralph Wilde on the ICJ & why Israeli occupation must end International lawyer Ralph Wilde joins Centre Stage to talk about the 2024 landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice that deems Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories illegal — and why it must cease immediately. Wilde provides detailed analysis, which he presented to the court, and tells Al Jazeera principal presenter Cyril Vanier what Israel and the international community must do to comply with the ICJ ruling and the UN resolution that endorsed the court's decision.
