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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Brad Pitt speaks out for first time after eight-year divorce from Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt has opened up on his long-running divorce from ex-wife Angelina Jolie for the first time, after ending the dispute with an agreement earlier this year Brad Pitt has finally broken his silence on the end of his tumultuous divorce saga with Angelina Jolie. The Hollywood actor, 61, tied the knot with Angelina, now 49, in 2014 after a whirlwind romance that began on the set of 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' back in 2005. The pair parted ways in 2016, sparking a high-profile split that saw Angelina file for divorce in the same year, leading to a series of bitter disputes over custody and business interests, some of which remain unresolved. Discussing the closure of his divorce proceedings, the 'F1' actor downplayed the event, telling reporters: "No, I don't think it was that major of a thing. Just something coming to fruition. Legally." The ex-couple's legal wrangles have included battles over their six children and the division of their shared assets, such as the Château Miraval winery located in France. Brad and Angelina share a brood of six: Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 20, Shiloh, 19, and twins Knox and Vivienne, both 16. In a candid GQ interview, Brad touched upon the relentless media attention he's faced, remarking: "It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way." Currently, Brad is living in Los Angeles with his partner, 32-year-old jewellery executive Ines de Ramon. When quizzed about whether their glamorous appearance at the 2024 British Grand Prix was a strategic move to promote F1, Brad dismissed the suggestion of any promotional intent. He remarked: "No, dude, it's not that calculated. If you're living, oh my God, how exhausting would that be? If you're living with making those kinds of calculations? No, life just evolves. Relationships evolve." When quizzed by the publication on whether Formula 1 was a sanctuary from the limelight, Brad Pitt replied: "Um, I don't see it that way." He continued: "It's been an annoyance I've had to always deal with in different degrees, large and small, as I do the things I really want to do. "So, it's always been this kind of nagging time suck or waste of time, if you let it be that, I don't know. I don't know." Reflecting on his personal life, Brad shared: "Mostly I feel pretty... my life is fairly contained. "It feels pretty warm and secure with my friends, with my loves, with my fam, with my knowledge of who I am, that, you know, it's like this fly buzzing around a little bit." The actor, who was once married to Jennifer Aniston until their split in 2005, seems to have found a sense of peace amidst the chaos of fame. When Brad and Angelina's divorce was finalised, her lawyer released a statement saying: "Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.' Lawyer James Simon added to the Associated Press: "More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr Pitt. She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for their family. 'This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.'
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Korea Herald
Police to transfer suspect in killing of 2 brothers to prosecution
Police said Tuesday they plan to transfer the suspect in the killing of two brothers and stabbing of two other people to the prosecution on charges of murder and attempted murder. Cha Cheol-nam, a 56-year-old Chinese national of Korean ethnicity, was apprehended on Monday last week, two days after he allegedly killed the brothers of the same Chinese-Korean background in Siheung, just southwest of Seoul. Hours before his detention, he also stabbed a convenience store owner and his landlord in separate incidents, causing them serious injuries. A Siheung police official told reporters Tuesday that Cha was found to have planned the murders starting early this month by purchasing weapons. A police investigation also found that Cha lured the elder brother to his home to have a drink and killed him first, before killing the younger sibling. An autopsy of the bodies tentatively concluded that both victims died of head injuries. Police said Cha claimed to have committed the crime out of anger after the brothers failed to repay him a loan of 30 million won (US$21,500). Before stabbing the convenience store owner and his landlord, Cha was found to have spent two days inside the brothers' car. He told police the convenience store owner had spoken ill of him, while the landlord had looked down on him. (Yonhap)
See - Sada Elbalad
7 days ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
North Korea-Russia Relations: The Honeymoon Phase May Be Over
Cha, Du Hyeon(Principal Fellow at the Asan Institute for Policy Studies) On Apr. 26, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov mentioned that he wanted to give credit to North Korean troops who had made great contributions to liberating the Kursk region when he was debriefed to President Vladimir Putin via video call on Russian troops' reclamation of territory in Kursk occupied by Ukrainian forces. Moscow officially acknowledged the deployment of North Korean troops in six months following the initial suspicion raised by the Ukrainian intelligence authorities in Oct. 2024 that Pyongyang sent its troops to the Russia-Ukraine war. Thereafter, Pyongyang also announced a written statement in the name of the Central Military Commission of the Korean Workers' Party, disclosing its troops dispatch while commending the troops for their 'heroic feats' and 'significant contributions' and assessing the dispatch of its troops and the recovery of Kursk as 'a historic new chapter for the North Korea-Russia relations, marking the pinnacle of strategic alliance and brotherhood.' President Putin exchanged handshakes with North Korea's military delegation at a Victory Day military parade held in Moscow on May 9. Kim Jong-un highlighted 'eight decades of unshakable friendship and solidarity of the two', claiming that North Korean and Russian troops eliminated their 'shared enemy' and its participation in the battlefield was legitimate as its 'sovereign rights'. On the face of such remarks and their closer ties, the two seem to be demonstrating a stronger alliance which has been reignited after the signing of the North Korea-Russia Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Jun. 2024. At the same time, what lies beneath is a subtle divergence in how the two sides interpret their bilateral relationship. First, even though Russia and North Korea have officially acknowledged the deployment of North Korean troops, there are some nuanced differences. Unlike the North which has described the deployment as heroic acts and claimed such military contributions are reciprocal, Russia has not mentioned its role in matters related to the Korean Peninsula while recognizing North Korean troops' contributions. Indeed, Russia has limited the collaboration with North Korea to the Russia-Ukraine War while Kim firmly stated that 'any aggression' by South Korea or the US on the Korean Peninsula would be countered 'in accordance with the the provisions and spirit of the North Korea-Russia Treaty'. Such differences were also observed during the military parade on the Victory Day held in Moscow. Some had speculated that Kim would attend the parade, but he did not. This may suggest that the Victory Day event—attended by various parties—did not align with his intention to showcase their close ties. In other words, Moscow which has already gained the upper hand in the Ukraine war may have wished to avoid a situation in which their relationship would be highlighted, unlike Pyongyang, which is eager to emphasize their ties at home and abroad. Second, as North Korea and Russia strengthen their ties, there is a possibility of disagreements arising during the interim settlement process in which they discuss what they can offer each other. On top of that, it can be said that North Korea has already conveyed its intentions by Kim not attending Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Despite North Korean troops' contribution to the recapture of Kursk, currently, there is no indication that North Korean troops have been deployed to eastern Ukraine in which Russia is intensifying its offensive. Having already demonstrated its ability to supply Russia with weapons and troops, North Korea may intend to convey a message that Russia's further demands should be matched by greater compensation. It may have already received or been promised food, energy, and conventional weapons from Russia in exchange for its artillery shells, ballistic missiles, and deployment of troops. Kim may now demand something beyond what he has previously received--possibly technology and components for its recently-revealed submarine and 5,500-ton destroyer, as well as nuclear-related technology, but Russia's response remains unclear. Third, the North Korea-China relations, as well as the relationship between the two leaders, may also be considered variables. The strengthening of North Korea-Russia ties may strain North Korea's relationship with China, which accounts for over 90% of North Korea's foreign trade. It is uncertain how long North Korea can endure such a risk. Given that Russia has been increasingly depending on China after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, it also has to recalibrate the level of alignment with North Korea. The fact that all three countries—North Korea, China, and Russia—are characterized by an authoritarian one-man dictatorship serves as an incentive for collaboration, while also posing potential challenges. The dictator has a desire for control and dominance, and the desire usually reaches beyond internal governance and into foreign relations. As Kim Jong-un and North Korea who seek to establish themselves as an equal partner with China and Russia and to drive the trilateral cooperation at times, there is a possibility of a rift among the leaders, with China and Russia trying to keep North Korea still in a junior partner role. In some ways, the close ties between North Korea and Russia may have already entered a period of adjustment, having passed the honeymoon phase. The fact that the two have officially acknowledged the participation of North Korean troops in the war suggests that such an adjustment has already begun. Initially, both were reluctant to officially confirm the deployment of North Korean troops, with Moscow calling it 'a matter between the two' and Pyongyang describing it as 'an action in accordance with international legal norms'. The significant losses that North Korean troops inevitably experienced in the early stages of the deployment may have played a key role in this reluctance. In addition, their deliberate wait for a more opportune moment for propaganda purposes is evidence that they themselves have acknowledged the unjustifiability of the deployment. North Korea will likely demand substantial compensation for its heroic achievements, but Russia's calculations may now take a different turn after having narrowly avoided a critical situation. read more Analysis- Turkey Has 0 Regional Allies... Why? Analysis: Russia, Turkey... Libya in Return For Syria? Analysis: Who Will Gain Trump's Peace Plan Fruits? Analysis: Will Turkey's Erdogan Resort to Snap Election? Analysis: What Are Turkey's Aspirations in Iraq? Opinion & Analysis Analysis: Mercenaries In Libya... Who Should Be Blamed? 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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
New studies point to increasing risk of loss from wind, rain during hurricanes
The damaged remains of J.C. Allen's home in Bayou Dularge on Sept. 12, 2024, one day after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) As hurricane season begins June 1, new studies point to an increasing risk of loss from severe wind and water damage common during these intense storms. Published in the Society for Risk Analysis' journal, a study by University of Illinois researcher and civil engineer Eun Jeong Cha predicts the risk of loss from hurricane-related winds could increase up to 76% as soon as 2060 for states in the Southeast, including Louisiana. 'These states experience the highest hurricane activity and associated wind-related losses in the U.S.,' Cha said in a news release. 'They represent a critical region for understanding how climate change may alter hurricane risk.' While much of the damage from storms is caused by water, over 40% of residential storm-related losses from hurricanes are attributed to heavy winds, costing the U.S. economy an expected $14 billion annually, according to a 2019 Congressional Budget Office report. Cha and her colleague, Chi-Ying Lin, used artificial intelligence to simulate a 'worst-case' scenario of how a hurricane – supercharged by warming oceans and global climate change – would affect a single family wood-framed home with concrete masonry. 'We view it as a stress-test scenario for hurricane wind risk,' Cha said, explaining the worst-case scenario can help communities prepare for the most severe storm, even if reality is less impactful. Her model is based on a predicted future with maximum fossil fuel emissions and no policy to mitigate the effects of climate change, as detailed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a United Nations offshoot. The scenario would see an increase in the global average temperature of at least 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit by 2065. Over time, the hurricane damage risk increases even more, with a 102% higher chance of storm-related loss in 2100 should the global average temperature increase the anticipated 6.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Cha said studies like hers do more than just spread alarm and awareness. Understanding how future risk increases can help experts understand how to build resiliency into communities, 'providing valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and the insurance industry.'
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Korea Herald
Suspect accused of killing 2, injuring 2 others to undergo psychopathy test
A suspect accused of killing two people and injuring two others will undergo a psychopathy diagnosis test, after his formal arrest earlier this week, police said Thursday. Cha Cheol-nam, a Chinese national of Korean ethnicity, is accused of killing two brothers of the same Chinese-Korean background in Siheung, just southwest of Seoul, on Saturday before stabbing a convenience store owner and his landlord in separate incidents on Monday. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police's scientific investigation team assigned four criminal profilers to the case to analyze the 56-year-old and determine his motive. Police plan to conduct the psychopathy test on Cha to check if he has characteristics of a psychopath. The test is scored out of 40 points, and subjects are usually determined to be psychopaths in South Korea if they score over 25 points. Cha was apprehended by police Monday evening and claimed he premeditated the brothers' murder for not repaying him a loan of 30 million won ($21,500). A local district court issued a warrant to extend his detention Wednesday. After holding a meeting of the identity disclosure review committee on Thursday, police decided to make the suspect's personal information and mug shots public "in consideration of the seriousness of the crime and the public interest." His name, nationality and other information had already been made public following a wanted notice issued on the day of the stabbing incident. The released mug shots were taken after his arrest, officials said. (Yonhap)
