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Daily Mail
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Megan McKenna shares a kiss with her husband-to-be Oliver Burke as she gives an insight into their joint hen and stag do at mystery location
Megan McKenna shared a kiss with her husband-to-be Oliver Burke as she gave an insight into their joint hen and stag do on Saturday. The former TOWIE star, 32, and the footballer, 27, who welcomed their first child, Landon, in October, are gearing up for their imminent wedding day. Sharing an update to Instagram, Megan wore a chic white shirt dress, complete with a veil and a bride-to-be sash. Meanwhile, Oliver wore a black T-shirt with a pair of smart white linen trousers to celebrate with friends and family during their holiday. She captioned the post: 'It's nearly time… also my family are to cute, thanks guys I love you.' 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. Megan added: 'Me & Oli came downstairs for the evening to 'chapel of love' playing… video will be posted soon.' In March, Megan teased details about the couple's upcoming nuptials, as she went for a fitting for multiple wedding dresses after spending three weeks apart from Oliver. Oli got down on one knee after enjoying a romantic boat trip in Montenegro back in June 2023, after a whirlwind five month romance. And Megan gushed it was 'so exciting' that the pair were getting closer to being husband and wife, as she explained she had to be remeasured for her wedding dresses after shedding several pounds. Captioning the post, she said: 'Hadn't seen Oli in 3 weeks, this is how our day went… don't worry guys Oli hasn't seen my wedding dresses. 'They are in Italy atm being made! Eeek. I had to pop in to get my measurements taken again as my baby weight is dropping off me!!!! Not long now ♥️'. Her latest update comes after Megan admitted she won't let online trolls 'ruin the best chapter of her life' as she revealed how she didn't expect the cruel mum-shaming she has received. The reality star has made the decision to be open about her motherhood journey over on social media, but confessed mum-shaming was never something she anticipated as she asked: 'When did the mum brigade become so brutal?' Megan gushed it was 'so exciting' that the pair were getting closer to being husband and wife, as she explained she had to be remeasured for her wedding dresses after losing weight Speaking in an exclusive interview with MailOnline last week, Megan revealed: 'When I became a mum, I thought we'd all be supportive of one another, but mum shaming is something that I didn't anticipate. 'Don't get me wrong, it hasn't all been bad, the majority of my social media is extremely positive, and there are so many wonderfully kind mums out there, who have really helped me, and who have been so supportive, but when did the mum brigade become so brutal?' Gushing over being in her 'mum era', Megan added that reading negative comments online has really knocked her confidence as she starts her family. She explained: 'Motherhood is so rewarding, all I ever wanted is this, it sounds so soppy, but I feel like my mum era is the best one yet. 'He's my little bestie, and when he smiles, I know I'm doing okay. There's no better feeling than seeing his big blue eyes light up when I come into the room. 'That's why the mum shaming was so hard, it really knocked my confidence, but then I look at Landon smiling, and I like to think I'm doing a good job.' Standing firm against the trolls she added: 'He's got the most protective mum, and everything I do, I do it for him. 'I refuse to let the trolling affect these magical moments with my baby, it makes me sad, but I won't allow them to ruin the best chapter of my life.' Thanking those who have supported her amid her big life change Megan added: 'I'm so thankful to those who have been so supportive, they've been such a welcomed and appreciated light, in those moments when the trolls are trying to dim my light. 'Mum shaming needs to stop. We all need to be supporting each other, and lifting each other up, the TikTok mum brigade who like to shame other parents, need to be kinder. 'I just really hope those trolls, can find peace, and I encourage them to think before they type'.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UNC basketball, Hubert Davis get recruit to help replace Drake Powell on 2025-26 roster
Hubert Davis is adding an international prospect to UNC basketball's 2025-26 roster, filling an area of need for the Tar Heels. Luke Bogavac, a 6-foot-5 Montenegrin wing, has committed to UNC, according to several reports. ESPN's Jonathan Givony first broke the news on May 31. Advertisement A 21-year-old player for SC Derby in the Montenegrin Basketball League and ABA League, Bogavac averaged 14.9 points on 45% shooting, including 40% from 3-point range, along with 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. ACC SCHEDULE: UNC basketball schedule 2025-26: Tar Heels will face these ACC teams UNC ROSTER: What to like about Seth Trimble, UNC basketball roster entering 2025-26 season Bogavac will be at least the ninth newcomer to join the Tar Heels, who have added five players via the transfer portal and three incoming freshmen. Kyan Evans (Colorado State), Jarin Stevenson (Alabama), Henri Veesaar (Arizona), Jonathan Powell (West Virginia) and Jaydon Young (Virginia Tech) are UNC's additions via the portal. Advertisement Caleb Wilson headlines the Tar Heels' 2025 recruiting class, which also includes guards Derek Dixon and Isaiah Denis. Luka Bogavac helps Hubert Davis, UNC basketball replace Drake Powell The addition of Bogavac will help the Tar Heels fill the gap left by Drake Powell, a 6-foot-6 wing who entered the 2025 NBA Draft after his freshman season in Chapel Hill. Bogavac scored 19 or more points in eight of his final 15 ABA games, dropping a season-high 27 points – with five 3-pointers – on April 25. He also had 24 points, including seven treys, on March 30. The addition gives Hubert Davis' roster some much-needed shooting and stability as a playmaker on the wing. As it stands, Bogavac figures to slide in as a starter in a lineup that could include Evans, senior leader Seth Trimble, Wilson and Veesaar. Advertisement Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to rbaxley@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Luka Bogavac to join Hubert Davis, UNC basketball roster in 2025-26
Euronews
2 days ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Montenegro reappointed as Portugal's PM, rules out immediate reforms
Portugal's newly reappointed Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has ruled out constitutional reform in the near future, something demanded by the far-right Chega party which finished second in the country's elections earlier this month. On Thursday, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa confirmed Montenegro as the leader of Portugal's 25th government, following the end of the vote counting process. Montenegro's Democratic Alliance (AD) won 91 seats, while Chega came second with 60 and the Socialist Party (PS) finished third with 58. "The appointment and inauguration of the government will take place after the publication of the final election results and the constitutive meeting of the new legislature of the Assembly of the Republic," the president said in a statement. Speaking shortly after his appointment, Montenegro said he would dedicate himself in the coming days to forming a minority government. The prime minister, who also led the last government, confirmed that constitutional revision "is not a government priority". "Later on, we'll be able to discuss this issue. We're not going to do it any time soon and so we're not prepared to entertain that discussion," he told journalists. Instead, his new government would focus on plans to grow the economy, improve public services and transform the national health service, he said. Speaking to the media after meeting with the president, both Carlos César, from the PS, and André Ventura, from Chega, guaranteed that they would make an AD government viable. César noted that "the will of the people must be respected", while Ventura said he "will not support a motion to reject the government's programme". Montenegro's appointment came after the final results of the parliamentary elections were released late on Wednesday, once the votes cast by Portuguese citizens abroad had been counted. By finishing second, Chega upset the traditional dominance of the centre-right and the centre-left in Portuguese politics.
Euronews
2 days ago
- Politics
- Euronews
Constitutional revision 'not a priority', says Portuguese PM
Portugal's newly reappointed Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has ruled out constitutional reform in the near future, something demanded by the far-right Chega party which finished second in the country's elections earlier this month. On Thursday, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa confirmed Montenegro as the leader of Portugal's 25th government, following the end of the vote counting process. Montenegro's Democratic Alliance (AD) won 91 seats, while Chega came second with 60 and the Socialist Party (PS) finished third with 58. "The appointment and inauguration of the government will take place after the publication of the final election results and the constitutive meeting of the new legislature of the Assembly of the Republic," the president said in a statement. Speaking shortly after his appointment, Montenegro said he would dedicate himself in the coming days to forming a minority government. The prime minister, who also led the last government, confirmed that constitutional revision "is not a government priority". "Later on, we'll be able to discuss this issue. We're not going to do it any time soon and so we're not prepared to entertain that discussion," he told journalists. Instead, his new government would focus on plans to grow the economy, improve public services and transform the national health service, he said. Speaking to the media after meeting with the president, both Carlos César, from the PS, and André Ventura, from Chega, guaranteed that they would make an AD government viable. César noted that "the will of the people must be respected", while Ventura said he "will not support a motion to reject the government's programme". Montenegro's appointment came after the final results of the parliamentary elections were released late on Wednesday, once the votes cast by Portuguese citizens abroad had been counted. By finishing second, Chega upset the traditional dominance of the centre-right and the centre-left in Portuguese politics. French Health Minister Catherine Vautrin announced on Thursday that a new smoking ban in outdoor public spaces where children are present will come into force from 1 July. Speaking to French newspaper Ouest France, Vautin said, "wherever there are children, smoking must disappear", adding that "a smoke-free generation is possible, and it starts now." A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine. In practice, smoking cigarettes will be outlawed in a range of public places — including beaches, parks, gardens, sports facilities, but also bus shelters and areas surrounding schools. Although the ban will not apply to the terraces of cafes and bars, France's health minister refused to rule out future similar bans in these spaces. Under the plan, electronic cigarettes will still be permitted in these spaces, but Vautrin emphasised that the government wanted to "lower the permitted nicotine content" in these devices, as well as reduce the variety of flavours available on the market by mid-2026. The detailed remit of the ban, which is being decided upon with France's Council of State (Conseil d'État) — the French advisory body tasked with advising the government on prospective bills and decrees — has not yet been revealed. The French Health Minister said the government was counting on"elected representatives to implement (the ban) pragmatically." The French government has made tackling the number of deaths caused by smoking one of its key missions. Every year, 75,000 people are estimated to die from tobacco-related complications in France. In 2023, France's National Tobacco Control Programme set out to develop 26 measures — which included raising the price of tobacco, introducing plain packaging and banning the sale of vaping products — in a bid to reduce smoking-related deaths. According to a survey conducted by NGO "La Ligue contre le cancer", nearly eight out of 10 of those questioned were in favour of a ban, while 83% backed similar legislation for electronic cigarettes. The measures unveiled by France follow Thursday's announcement from the Spanish government, revealing its plans to ban smoking in a wide range of places — including bar and restaurant terraces, university campuses, vehicles used for work purposes and outdoor sporting events.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Portugal's president invites caretaker PM to lead new government
Luis Montenegro, Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Democratic Alliance (AD) leader, meets with Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Belem Palace, following the final results of the general elections in Lisbon, Portugal, May 29, 2025. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes LISBON - Portugal's president named Luis Montenegro, head of the centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) that won a snap national election on May 18, as the prime minister on Thursday and invited him to form his second minority government, the presidency said. The AD won 91 seats in the 230-seat parliament - 11 more than in the previous legislature, but still far from a working majority - in an election marked by far-right party Chega replacing the Socialist Party (PS) as the main opposition force. Montenegro, who first came to power in March 2024, has refused to make any deals with the anti-establishment, anti-immigration Chega, which garnered 60 seats, two more than the PS after the latter's worst showing in four decades. The office of President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said in a statement after he consulted the three main parties on Thursday that Montenegro would announce his new government after parliament convenes for its first session. No confirmation vote is required, although any party can present a motion of rejection. The election, the third in as many years, was called after Montenegro failed to win a vote of confidence in March when the opposition questioned his integrity over dealings of his family's consultancy firm. He has denied any wrongdoing and voters ended up punishing the PS for its role in bringing down Montenegro's government, in what many people saw as an unnecessary election. Parliament is expected to enable the new government on its return next week. PS's interim leader, Carlos Cesar, promised his support in that initial step. While the government's first big test is likely to be the 2026 budget towards the end of the year, no new parliamentary poll can be called until at least mid-2026 because Portugal will hold a presidential election next January. Although that doesn't guarantee political stability, the centre-left PS's weakened position is likely to make them a more amenable opposition with more affinities with the AD than with Chega, analysts say, seeing little danger of a legislative paralysis in the medium term. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
