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Harry-Charles peace talks crumble after secret aide meeting details leak to the press
Harry-Charles peace talks crumble after secret aide meeting details leak to the press

Time of India

time17 hours ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Harry-Charles peace talks crumble after secret aide meeting details leak to the press

Prince Harry and King Charles were trying to make peace through a secret meeting between their aides in London. Details of this meeting were leaked to the Mail on Sunday newspaper. Photos of the aides arriving at the meeting were also published. The meeting took place at the Royal Over-Seas League club, a private members' club near King Charles' residence. The aides sat on a terrace visible from a public park, so photos could be easily taken, as per the report by Daily Beast. Leaked meeting causes trouble Harry's team denied leaking the meeting details to the press. They did not directly accuse King Charles' office but hinted they were not responsible. Prince Harry has previously accused his family's aides of leaking stories about him to the media. ALSO READ: Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3: Livestream announced, release date hints, and Mac version launch A royal author suggested Harry might have leaked the meeting to appear as the peacemaker. Under UK privacy laws, people cannot expect privacy if visible from public places like parks, so publishing photos was legal, as mentioned in the report by Daily Beast. Live Events Host and reaction to the leak The meeting was hosted by Tobyn Andreae, King Charles' press secretary. Before working for the King, Andreae was a senior editor at the Mail, which published the story. Andreae arrived at the meeting carrying a gift bag from wine merchants Berry Bros, which the Mail noted, as stated by the report. The Royal Over-Seas League club is often used by King Charles' courtiers for private talks. Prince Harry's reaction to the leak is expected to be negative, as he has accused his family of leaking secrets before, as stated by the Daily Beast report. ALSO READ: $2 pizza alert! Pizza Hut's Tuesday deal is here — find out how to score a slice cheap In his book Spare, Harry called Camilla 'dangerous' and said she 'sacrificed' him for her PR. On TV, Harry said with the royal family's hierarchy, some people would get hurt, implying leaks were intentional, as stated in the reports. Harry claimed Camilla leaked details of her first private conversation with Prince William to the press. In 2019, Prince William was reportedly angry after Charles and Camilla's staff were caught planting negative stories about him and his family to tabloids, according to the report by Daily Beast. FAQs Q1. Why did the Harry and Charles peace talks fail? The talks failed because details of their secret meeting were leaked to the press, causing distrust between both sides. Q2. Who leaked the details of the Harry and Charles meeting? It is unclear who leaked the details, but Harry's team denies leaking them and some suspect King Charles' aides might be responsible. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )

Shocking twist: Trump allegedly kept real FIFA Club World Cup trophy — Chelsea left holding a fake
Shocking twist: Trump allegedly kept real FIFA Club World Cup trophy — Chelsea left holding a fake

Time of India

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • Time of India

Shocking twist: Trump allegedly kept real FIFA Club World Cup trophy — Chelsea left holding a fake

Before the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup , U.S. President Donald Trump told broadcaster DAZN that FIFA gave him the original trophy to keep. Trump said FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the White House in March and brought the trophy with him. According to Trump, Infantino told him, 'Could you hold this trophy for a little while?' — and later said, 'We're never going to pick it up. You can have it forever in the Oval Office.' Trump added that FIFA made a new version of the trophy for the winners, while the original stayed in the White House, as stated by the Independent. Chelsea got a fake trophy This means Chelsea, who beat PSG in the final, actually got a replica instead of the real $230,000 trophy. The original trophy is gold-plated and designed by Tiffany & Co., featuring a spinning ring design, as per the Daily Beast report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dayton: Here's The Average Price of a 6-Hour Gutter Upgrade Read More Undo Trump joked during the interview that he might sign an executive order to change the name of 'soccer' to 'football' in the U.S. When the interviewer suggested it seriously, Trump replied: 'I think I could do that.' Trump took over the celebration During the final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, Trump was booed by fans when shown on the screen with Melania. He later went on the pitch with Infantino to present the medals and the trophy to Chelsea, as per the report by Independent. Live Events Infantino, who is close to Trump, has visited Washington D.C. 10 times since Trump returned to office. FIFA also moved its New York office to Trump Tower recently, showing their growing bond, as per the Daily Beast report. ALSO READ: Spanish firm caught supplying Russia? 110-ton war machine sparks sanctions violation fears After presenting the trophy, Trump stayed on stage with Chelsea players, which surprised and confused them. Cole Palmer, Chelsea's star who scored twice, said: 'I didn't know he was going to be on the stand when we lifted the trophy. I was a bit confused', as stated by the reports. Captain Reece James also said they were told Trump would leave after handing over the trophy, but he didn't. Reports also say Infantino gave Trump a winner's medal, though it's not confirmed if Trump kept it, as stated in the report by The Athletic. Trump made the final more about himself — from being booed to staying on stage during Chelsea's celebration, according to the report by Daily Beast. FAQs Q1. Did Donald Trump keep the real FIFA Club World Cup trophy? Yes, Trump said FIFA gave him the original trophy to keep in the Oval Office, and Chelsea received a replica instead. Q2. Why did Chelsea get a fake Club World Cup trophy? Because FIFA President Infantino gifted the original to Trump, saying they would make a new one for the winners.

After Elon Musk mayhem, Stephen Miller's wife Katie breaks silence with bold show of loyalty
After Elon Musk mayhem, Stephen Miller's wife Katie breaks silence with bold show of loyalty

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • Time of India

After Elon Musk mayhem, Stephen Miller's wife Katie breaks silence with bold show of loyalty

Katie Miller is finally breaking silence with a bold show of loyalty in the midst of swirling rumors about her ties to Elon Musk and a potential family rift. Just weeks after controversy erupted over her departure to work with Musk, President Donald Trump aide Stephen Miller 's wife shared a striking image. How did Katie Miller address split rumors? Katie Miller, the wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, shared a family beach photo. A picture of the Millers and their three kids having a good time at the beach was uploaded to Katie Miller's X, the social media platform that Musk owns. Miller is seen playing in the sun and water, with her husband, who is tagged in the picture, visible in the far distance, as per a report by the Daily Beast, as per a report by the Daily Beast. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Beautiful Female Athletes in the World Click Here Undo 'Three kids later and I'm in the best shape of my life. If you needed a reason to have kids here it is: they make you better, stronger and life richer. Being a mom is the best job in the world. Cheers to a weekend in the summer sun," she wrote on X. ALSO READ: Texas faces another wave of devastating flooding; heavy rains lead to rescues and evacuations Live Events Following the drama that erupted when Miller left the White House to work for Musk following the departure of the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency in late May, the beach day photo was taken. Following Katie's departure with Musk, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller was trolled on X by the Democratic Party's official account, which tagged @StephenM and posted an image of an empty chair facing what looked to be an empty bed. . @StephenM : — Democrats (@TheDemocrats) May 30, 2025 After Musk and President Donald Trump feud in June, the situation gained even more attention. The president's supporters, including Stephen Miller, chastised Elon Musk. Is Katie Miller still working for Elon Musk? There are, however, grounds to believe that Elon Musk and Katie Miller's relationship may not be as solid as it once was. Elon Musk unfollowed her on X on Friday, causing some to wonder if she is still employed by him. The couple refuted reports that Musk had strained their relationship earlier this month by sharing a Fourth of July picture of themselves together. The vocal creator of Trump's mass deportation scheme, Stephen Miller, met his future wife in 2018 while he was employed at the White House. Before joining Vice President Mike Pence's staff, she was employed at the Department of Homeland Security. 2019 saw their marriage. Happy Fourth of July! — Katie Miller (@KatieMiller) July 4, 2025 What caused the fallout between Elon Musk and the Stephen Millers? Elon Musk and the Millers grew close during Musk's time in the White House; according to The Wall Street Journal, he spent "almost all the time" with Katie. Even after work, he spent time with the couple. Stephen Miller and Musk's relationship soured as Musk became more critical of Trump's "Big Beautiful" bill, eventually unfollowing him on X. FAQs Are Katie and Stephen Miller still together? Yes, Katie shared a beach photo with Stephen and their children, displaying a united front. Does Katie still work with Elon Musk? It is unclear. Elon Musk recently unfollowed her on X, raising questions about her current role.

Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding
Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding

Yahoo

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • Yahoo

Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding

Ted Cruz has had quite a week. On Tuesday, the Texas senator ensured the Republican spending bill slashed funding for weather forecasting, only to then go on vacation to Greece while his state was hit by deadly flooding, a disaster critics say was worsened by cuts to forecasting. Cruz, who infamously fled Texas for Cancún when a crippling winter storm ravaged his state in 2021, was seen visiting the Parthenon in Athens with his wife, Heidi, on Saturday, a day after a flash flood along the Guadalupe River in central Texas killed more than 100 people, including dozens of children and counselors at a camp. The Greece trip, first reported by the Daily Beast, ended in time for Cruz to appear at the site of the disaster on Monday morning to decry the tragedy and promise a response from lawmakers. 'There's no doubt afterwards we are going to have a serious retrospective as you do after any disaster and say, 'OK what could be done differently to prevent this disaster?'' Cruz told Fox News. 'The fact you have girls asleep in their cabins when flood waters are rising, something went wrong there. We've got to fix that and have a better system of warnings to get kids out of harm's way.' Related: Deadly floods could be new normal as Trump guts federal agencies, experts warn The National Weather Service has faced scrutiny in the wake of the disaster after underestimating the amount of rainfall that was dumped upon central Texas, triggering floods that caused the deaths and about $20bn in estimated economic damages. Late-night alerts about the dangerous floods were issued by the service but the timeliness of the response, and coordination with local emergency services, will be reviewed by officials. But before his Grecian holiday, Cruz ensured a reduction in funding to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (Noaa) efforts to improve future weather forecasting of events that cause the sort of extreme floods that are being worsened by the human-caused climate crisis. Cruz inserted language into the Republicans' 'big beautiful' reconciliation bill, before its signing by Donald Trump on Friday, that eliminates a $150m fund to 'accelerate advances and improvements in research, observation systems, modeling, forecasting, assessments, and dissemination of information to the public' around weather forecasting. A further $50m in Noaa grants to study climate-related impacts on oceans, weather systems and coastal ecosystems was also removed. Cruz was contacted by the Guardian with questions about these cuts and his trip to Greece. Environmental groups said the slashed funding was just the latest blow to federal agencies tasked with predicting and responding to disasters such as the Texas flood. More than 600 employees have exited the National Weather Service amid a Trump administration push to shrink the government workforce, leaving many offices short-staffed of meteorologists and other support workers. About a fifth of all full-time workers at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), meanwhile, are also set to depart. 'Ted Cruz has spent years doing big oil's bidding, gutting climate research, defunding Noaa, and weakening the very systems meant to warn and protect the public,' said Cassidy DiPaola, communications director of Fossil Free Media. 'That's made disasters like this weekend's flood in Texas even more deadly. Now he's doubling down, pushing through even more cuts in the so-called big beautiful bill. Texans are dead and grieving, and Cruz is protecting big oil instead of the people he's supposed to represent. It's disgraceful.' Cruz, who has previously cast doubt over the scientific reality of the climate crisis, said that complaints about cuts to the National Weather Service are 'partisan finger pointing', although he conceded that people should have been evacuated earlier. 'Some are eager to point at the National Weather Service and saying that cuts there led to a lack of warning,' the Republican senator told reporters on Monday. 'I think that's contradicted by the facts and if you look at the facts in particular number one and these warnings went out hours before the flood became a true emergency.' The Trump administration, too, has rejected claims that the service was short-staffed, pointing out that extra forecasters were assigned to the San Antonio and San Angelo field offices. The service's employees union has said the offices were staffed adequately but were missing some key positions, such as a meteorologist role designed to coordinate with local emergency managers. 'People were sleeping in the middle of the night when the flood came,' said Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary. 'That was an act of God; it's not the administration's fault the floods hit when it did.' Leavitt said any blame placed upon Trump for flood forecasting is a 'depraved lie'. Resources for weather forecasting, as well as broader work to understand the unfolding climate crisis, could be set for further cuts, however. The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal seeks to dismantle all of Noaa's weather and climate research labs, along with Noaa's entire research division. This would halt research and development of new weather forecasting technologies and methods. This planned budget, which would need to be passed by the Republican-held Congress to become law, comes as the threats from extreme weather events continue to mount due to rising global temperatures. 'We have added a lot of carbon to the atmosphere, and that extra carbon traps energy in the climate system,' said Andrew Dessler, a climate scientist at Texas A&M University. 'Because of this extra energy, every weather event we see now carries some influence from climate change. The only question is how big that influence is. 'Measuring the exact size takes careful attribution studies, but basic physics already tells us the direction – climate change very likely made this event stronger.' In a statement sent after initial publication of this story, a spokesperson for Cruz claimed that the cut funding 'had nothing to do' with weather forecasting and added, without providing further evidence, that Noaa's funding could be spent more efficiently. 'Only a shameless and soulless partisan hack would tie the one, big, beautiful bill to the Texas floods,' she said. 'There's simply more productive ways to be faithful stewards of public money and improve weather forecasts than continuing to overfund every possible Noaa account.'

Film review: James Gunn's Superman walks a fine line between triumph and tragedy
Film review: James Gunn's Superman walks a fine line between triumph and tragedy

Edmonton Journal

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Edmonton Journal

Film review: James Gunn's Superman walks a fine line between triumph and tragedy

Sometimes, superheroes fight supervillains. And sometimes they fight an even more insidious force — critics. Last week, the Daily Beast broke a studio embargo and released its review of the new Superman movie five days early, calling it 'the final nail in the grave for the superhero genre.' Article content The review was taken down almost as soon as it was posted, but what of it? Are you really going to believe a publication that uses such mortally mixed metaphors? (Nails go in coffins, not graves!) Article content Then the Sunday Times of London leaked a piece that called Superman 'a triumph.' But this was part of an interview with writer/director James Gunn, and an interview is not a review. (Case in point: I was very kind to Mike Myers when I interviewed him about his 2008 comedy The Love Guru, but I subsequently recused myself from reviewing this execrable film.) Article content Article content So what do we know now that the embargo has lifted, the dust has settled, and we're all free to speak our minds? Only that Superman (the movie), much like Superman (the character), operates at the crossroads of hope and fear. It's not as bad as some reviews would have you fear. But it's not as good as Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy movies would have you hoping for, either. Article content On the plus side: excellent casting in even the smallest roles. David Corenswet, an actor mostly known for his TV work, shines on the big screen as the Man of Steel, serving up a cocktail of gravitas, gumption and geniality that makes him a likeable hero, although I question Gunn's need to have him spell it all out so plainly in the film's final act. Show, don't tell! Article content Article content But he's just the tip of the casting call. There's also Rachel Brosnahan as the sassy Lois Lane (whose interview with Superman should be required viewing for journalists), Skyler Gisondo as the boyish Jimmy Olsen, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, a name that will ring in the ears of fans of the 1978 Superman, when Luthor's moll was portrayed by the wondrous Valerie Perrine. Article content Article content Article content There's lot more as well , which brings us to one of the film's biggest problems. It's too busy, and too full of characters who arrive with little backstory and minimal explanation. Article content Gunn has said he didn't want to show baby Superman rocketing to Earth from Krypton, and that's understandable, but the sudden appearance of Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and more — well, it's a lot of characters to keep track of over the film's 129 minutes. (And that's a solid 129 minutes; there are two disappointing post-credit scenes, the second of which will keep you in your seat until the bitter end.)

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