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The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Freddie Steward eyeing new role in England team on summer tour
Freddie Steward is relishing his newfound leadership role ahead of an 'amazing' maiden trip to the Americas this summer. The Leicester Tigers full back, 24, forms part of a 33-strong training squad ahead of England 's visit to both Argentina and the USA next month. Those three clashes – two against the Pumas in Buenos Aires and San Juan and one against the Eagles in Washington – fall during the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia meaning many of Steve Borthwick 's leading senior stars will be absent for the transatlantic fixtures. That has thrust Steward, who has earned 36 caps since his debut in 2021, into an enhanced level of responsibility and the Norfolk-born star can't wait to share his insight with some of the younger generation getting their first taste of international action. 'This is an opportunity for lads who haven't had one yet to show what they can do,' he said. 'I think it would be a waste to not try and share some of that experience with the lads coming in, so leadership is something that I'll try and add to this group. 'We've still got some old heads in the room – the likes of George Ford and Jamie George with that experience so it's a good mix. 'It feels like the first day back at school at training with a lot of fresh faces, so it's good to see everyone again and we're all really excited for it. 'It'll be amazing. I've never been to any of the Americas – South or North – so I'm dead excited to be able to go somewhere new and experience that atmosphere.' An England XV take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham later this month before travelling to Argentina for their series opener in the capital on 5 July. One familiar face Steward will encounter is Tigers teammate Julian Montoya, a veteran of the South American rugby scene having racked up nearly 100 caps over the last 11 years. Steward is excited at the prospect of a reunion with the experienced hooker and is similarly keen to explore some of the culture away from the pitch on the squad's travels. 'I think I might see Julian [Montoya] out there,' he added. 'He's an incredible player and he's always a tough opponent too, so I'll look forward to that. 'I think when you say Argentina, steak and wine comes into mind – we've also been looking at some golf courses so there will be some of that tourism going on. 'As soon as the sun comes out everyone gets the golf bug so yeah, it's a very popular pastime in the group. I've heard it's incredible to be a part of so it'll be a good challenge for us, but I'm looking forward to it.'
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chris Brown will be able to go on international tour after being granted £2million bail over alleged bottle attack on music producer in a London nightclub
American Singer Chris Brown will be able to go on international tour while on £2million bail over an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub. His passport will be held by lawyers and police until he needs it in an elaborate arrangement that will allow him to fulfil tour dates in Europe, the US and Canada, a court heard. The R&B superstar, 36, was arrested in Manchester last Thursday then charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. The singer had flown in on a private jet hours earlier and was staying at the five-star Lowry Hotel in Salford when police swooped to arrest him. Brown was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to music producer Abe Diaw during the alleged assault at the Tape club in Mayfair in February 2023. The conditions of his bail mean that he must reside at an address in the UK and can only access his passport when he needed to travel for a tour date, Heidi Stonecliffe KC, prosecuting, said. Brown had planned gigs in Europe on June 8, 11 and 13 - with ten dates scheduled across Britain and Ireland from June 15, before further dates in the US. Ms Stonecliffe told Southwark Crown Court his passport would be held by the police until his international dates, then it would be collected by a solicitor from law firm Hickman & Rose, before being returned to Brown so he can travel to the US. 'The passport is to then be lodged with a US lawyer named Mr Matthew Cayman. We have checked his details and he does exist,' Ms Stonecliffe said. 'It will be held by Mr Cayman until August. 'Then Mr Brown travels to Canada. 'It will be held by Mr Cayman during his US tour then Mr Brown returns to the UK and his passport will then be held by a solicitor. 'What we then propose is that we have a further case management hearing on October 24.' Other bail conditions include not to attend the Tape nightclub or contact his co-accused, Omolulu Akinlolu, 38, the complainant or any witnesses. Before agreeing to the conditions, judge Tony Baumgartner said he needed some more information about Brown's net worth. 'The one concern I have is the defendant leaving the jurisdiction then returning to the jurisdiction,' he said. 'What I don't have is any feel for the defendant's net worth and how the security stands against that. 'It might be a lot of money to him or not a lot of money to him.' Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC, said that during a break in proceedings she had been 'waking up a lot of people across the west coast of America' to establish Brown's net worth. Brown is claimed to have injured music producer Abe Diaw in an unprovoked attack when the singer and his entourage were at a club night called 'Dirty Martini'. The producer previously alleged that Brown hit over the head with a bottle two or three times and then punched and kicked him as he lay on the floor. Prosecutor Hannah Nicholls previously told Manchester Magistrates' Court the incident was an 'extremely serious' attack that was caught on CCTV. She said Mr Diaw was 'struck with a bottle several times' and 'punched and kicked repeatedly'. Before today's latest hearing, Adele Kelly, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London North, said: 'We have authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Chris Brown with one count of grievous bodily harm, contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. 'The alleged incident occurred in London on February 19, 2023. He will have his first court appearance on Friday, May 16 at Manchester Magistrates' Court. 'The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are active and that he has the right to a fair trial. 'It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.' The incident allegedly happened at Tape nightclub in London's Mayfair in 2023 (file picture) Before the charge was made, a Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'A 36-year-old man was arrested at a hotel in Manchester shortly after 2am on Thursday, May 15 on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. 'He has been taken into custody where he remains. The arrest relates to an incident at a venue in Hanover Square on February 19, 2023. 'The investigation is being led by detectives from the Central West Area Basic Command Unit.' It was initially understood that the arrest had been made by the Metropolitan Police. But a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson clarified: 'This morning (Thursday) we arrested a 36-year-old man at a hotel in Manchester on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on behalf of the Metropolitan Police.' Brown rose to fame at a young age with his rich R&B voice and later rap, and was also known for having a relationship with fellow music star Rihanna. He released his debut album Chris Brown in 2005 and has since released a further ten studio albums and 64 singles. Some of his biggest hits have included Run It!, Yo (Excuse Me Miss) and No Air, a collaboration with Jordin Sparks. Brown will next appear in court on June 20.
SBS Australia
20-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Anthony Albanese wraps up international tour in Singapore
Anthony Albanese wraps up international tour in Singapore Published 20 May 2025, 8:50 am The prime minister is rounding out his first trip abroad since being re-elected with a stop-over in Singapore. His whirlwind world tour began in Indonesia before heading to Rome, where he extended a personal invitation to Pope Leo XIV.
Arab News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
UK court orders singer Chris Brown held in custody over 2023 nightclub fight in London
LONDON: Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown was ordered held in custody after appearing Friday in a British courtroom to face a charge that he seriously beat a music producer in a London nightclub in 2023. Brown, 36, was charged in Brown in Manchester Magistrates' Court with one count of causing grievous bodily harm. He was arrested at a Manchester hotel early Thursday morning and held in custody until the hearing. His case was transferred to Southwark Crown Court in London, where he will appear on June 13. Brown arrived at the dock flanked by court officers. His hair was bleached blonde and he wore sweatpants and a black T-shirt. Brown confirmed his name and birth date and said his address was the local Lowry Hotel where he was arrested. The charges relate to an incident at a London nightclub in the swanky Mayfair neighborhood in February 2023 when Brown was on tour in the U.K. Brown's representative didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from The Associated Press. Brown, often called by his nickname Breezy, burst onto the music scene as a teen in 2005 and has become a major hitmaker over the years with notable songs such as 'Run It,' 'Kiss Kiss' and 'Without You.' He won his first Grammy for best R&B album in 2011 for 'F.A.M.E.' then earned his second gold trophy in the same category for '11:11 (Deluxe)' earlier this year. The singer is due to launch an international tour next month with artists Jhene Aiko, Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller, opening with a European leg before starting North America shows in July.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wetin Trump official visit to Saudi Arabia dey about
US President Donald Trump don begin im first major international tour of im second term as president and im don land for Saudia Arabia. Dis na part of im visit to Gulf states ova di next four days for bilateral tok. Today, Trump dey meet wit Saudia Arabia leaders wia dem go siddon tok some issues wey involve both kontris. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wey dem sabi by im initials MBS, don welcome Trump for King Khalid airport, wit oda leaders wey follow am come Trump bin come down from Air Force One, with Saudi military members wey dey gidigba beside a purple carpet wey dem lay for ground for di US president. Also, Elon Musk wey be President Trump adviser and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, dey among plenti VIP guests wey go attend di lunch wey di host kontri get for Riyadh royal court, according to di official participant list. Both Trump and Prince Salman bin shake hands wen dem meet each oda as dem go one hotel for private meeting. During di visit, di US president go attend coffee and tea service for di ceremonial blue room, lunch wit CEOs, bilateral meetings and one agreement signing, according to wetin BBC US partner, CBS News, reports. Wetin dem go tok During dis meeting between di two kontris, e dey expected say agreement for Saudi Arabia to buy more dan $100bn of US arms and oda military equipment dey di deals wey Trump fit announce on dis trip. Missiles, radar systems and transport aircraft also reportedly dey part of di package. Di US na longstanding arms supplier to Saudi Arabia, but dat relationship get gbege for 2021 wen di Biden administration stop to dey sell Riyadh offensive weapons, sake of concerns about di kontri role for di war wey dey go on for Yemen. Anoda key focus of di trip go be to secure significant new investment for di US economy. Dis new investments for di US from Gulf states, go help Trump to show im pipo say di "America First" agenda dey bring results. Later on, Trump go attend one Saudi-US investment forum for Riyadh wey go feature CEOs from BlackRock, Palantir, Citigroup, IBM, Qualcomm, Alphabet, and Franklin Templeton, wit effort to draw top Wall Street and Silicon Valley leaders to Saudi Arabia. Trump go den attend one summit of Gulf leaders for di city on Wednesday, bifor e go travel to Qatar dat same day. E go end im four-day trip for di United Arab Emirates on Friday.
