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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island's Harry kisses Shakira's neck and goes in for a snog in intimate snuggling moment after rekindling romance
LOVE Island star Harry Cooksley can be seen kissing Shakira Khan's neck and goes in for a snog in an intimate snuggling moment between the pair, after they rekindled their romance. 5 5 5 In tonight's episode, after choosing to sleep outside, Harry returns to the villa and sits down with Shakira to discuss where they stand. They share their strong feelings for one another and, later on in the episode, Harry chooses to recouple with Shakira, leaving Helena and Blu to coupe up. Just a short time later, Harry and Shakira have been seen getting very close in a preview clip played on Love Island's After Sun. Maya played the clip to the panellist and audience members, all of which audibly gasped as they watched Harry snuggle into Shakira and kiss her neck. The 22-year-old could be seen sat on Harry's lap, as the footballer cradled her in the girls' dressing room. She told him they'd be taking "baby steps" as he nestled into her neck after getting their relationship back on track. Eyeing up her lips, Harry leans in to snog Shakira, but she quickly turns away, allowing him to kiss her cheek instead. Earlier in the episode, Harry tells her: 'I have really tried with her [Helena], but we [Shakira and I] had like a week and it was, for me, the feelings were obviously way stronger and still are. "I'm sorry I never like tried again. I really thought the door was just, like, slammed.' Shakira responds: 'Do you want some home truths… it's obviously the way you go about it and the steps you take in between to come to these conclusions obviously hurt people along the way. "It's all well and good you saying 'hold my hands up guys, sorry' but you still hurt people. And it's a pattern.' Harry then makes his intentions clear, saying: 'Look, I'm either leaving here alone or with you.' Both Harry and Helena broke down in tears multiple times in Sunday night's episode, as they cut their final romantic ties in emotional scenes. The duo have continued to deal with the fallout from The Grafties on the long-running ITV2 show. Helena told Harry: "You're so selfish, you've literally broken my heart Harry. Like I cannot be your friend in here. "And I will not be your friend on the outside, I can f****** promise you that. I don't want any association with you ever again." When he suggested that the duo may eventually become friends on the outside, she shut him down once again. "I don't think we will be friends Harry. You don't possess any morals or values that I look for when I'm becoming friends with people. "My friends don't treat me like that. I don't think you have an ounce of respect for me, you've literally ruined everything for me in here." She added: "I literally don't want anything to do with you Harry." That's when the footballers couldn't help but tear up after listening to her resounding words of rejection. Helena added: "I feel like I had something genuine in here and it's like obviously it wasn't. "I just feel so stupid because you clearly haven't felt the same as I felt about you this whole time." She couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck in a gesture of pity as she caressed his face one more time. As they let go she exclaimed: "It's where the journey ends my darling!" 5
Time of India
23-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
British F-35's recovery puts spotlight on daring ferry of stranded IAF Mirage from Mauritius
The evacuation of a stranded British F-35B jet from Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday rekindled memories of a similar problem the Indian Air Force faced two decades ago - one of its Mirage-2000 jets was badly damaged and stuck in Mauritius for 22 days before a risky and audacious operation succeeded in flying it back to India. Incidentally, it also landed in Thiruvananthapuram. 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It also put the spotlight on the grit and planning skill of the pilot, Sqn Ldr Jaspreet Singh, who braved dangerous weather and conducted three mid-air refuellings to bring back the repaired Mirage . He flew non-stop for five hours and 10 minutes on October 26, 2004 over the desolate Indian Ocean, where any malfunction en route would have meant almost certain disaster. "I remember that day as clearly as if it was yesterday," Jaspreet, who took retirement from the IAF in 2018, told PTI. Live Events "I was confident of undertaking this risky flight across the ocean as I had full faith in the team of exceptional technical personnel who had worked non-stop over two weeks to repair the aircraft," he said. "Military aviation is all about taking calculated risks when the mission demands, preparing for all possible contingencies and having your backup plans in place," he said. The French-built Mirage-2000 had crash-landed on October 4 at the Sir Seewoosagur-Ramgoolam International Airport in Port Louis after taking part in an air show. The belly landing had damaged the aircraft extensively, especially the underbelly auxiliary fuel tanks, the airframe, avionics and cockpit instrumentation. On the other hand, the USD 110 million F-35B jet suffered a technical snag while on a maritime exercise in the Indian Ocean and had to make an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport on June 14. The jet was part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group of the British Royal Navy . A team of British engineers was flown in to fix the stealth fighter jet, and it finally took off for Darwin , Australia on Tuesday morning after almost 37 days. Similarly, a group of engineers, pilots and one IL-76 transport aircraft with spares and one IL-78 refuelling tanker aircraft flew from India to Port Louis, Mauritius to fix the Mirage and help bring it back. The rectification team made the aircraft ready for ground runs by October 13 and the Mirage did its first test flight on October 14, just 10 days after the landing accident. The team was faced with a task that had no precedence, given that Mirage-2000 is not cleared by the manufacturer Dassault to do a no-wheels landing, even in an emergency. Recalling the mission, an IAF officer said that Jaspreet, then posted with a fighter squadron in the Central sector, was specially chosen as the pilot to fly the aircraft back to India. The ferry route is over one of the most desolate stretches of the Indian Ocean and even for a fully serviceable single engine fighter it is considered a highly challenging task, said the officer. The fact that the ferry would also involve multiple air to air refuelling added to the overall degree of difficulty, he said. Once the aircraft had been repaired, Jaspreet carried out one taxi test and three air test sorties between October 12 and 19, during which multiple problems were revealed related to its fly-by-wire system, rudder, data display screen, throttle , brakes and fuel gauges. The 2126 nautical mile (nearly 4000 kilometer) flight to India was initially planned for October 20, but severe weather in the second half of the route, ruled out air-to-air refueling. "The inclement weather ensured that one Mirage 2000, one IL-78, one IL-76, and more than 50 IAF personnel were now stranded with the possibility that the wait could go on for weeks," said Jaspreet. However, on the morning of October 25, satellite pictures revealed that the first 1000 nautical miles (NM) of the flight route from Mauritius to TVM was clear, allowing three air to air refuelling. With the window of opportunity closing, Air Headquarters signed off for the ferry flight to take off on October 26, 2004. Jaspreet and the fighter took off at 7.55 am from a wet runway with very little fuel so as not to over stress the airframe. He entered the clouds almost immediately. But he had to ensure the first refuelling 11 minutes after take-off. There was zero margin for error. None was made. The Mirage refuelled in time and climbed safely to 25,000 feet. A second refuelling was also done successfully. Since refuelling was not possible in the final leg because of bad weather, the team came up with a plan: Jaspreet would top up fuel from the IL-78 while still 1100 NM short of Thiruvananthapuram and climb to a level above 40,000 feet to fly unaided the rest of the way. Flying at a higher altitude and optimum speed, the Mirage would consume less fuel. But it also meant flying the last 2 hours at 43,000 feet at 0.92 mach speed (or 0.92 per cent of the speed of sound). This was well beyond what the aircraft had been flight tested for. If the calculations were wrong or if a malfunction resulted in higher fuel consumption, the Mirage would have been in trouble. Explaining the feat, an expert said the single engine, single pilot Mirage jet undertook the transoceanic flight with no alternative airfields to land (in case of an emergency), travelling alone in a radar-less airspace with no direct radio contact with ground control and with bad weather which would have prevented any search and rescue operation over the ocean in case of an ejection. Along the way things were not smooth for Jaspreet. One of its radio sets failed, the fuel gauges gave incorrect indications and the oxygen almost finished in the cockpit. Yet the Mirage landed safely at Thiruvananthapuram at 2.50 pm. The next day, Jaspreet flew the Mirage to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited airfield in Bengaluru where it was fully repaired and returned to operational service almost four months later. Jaspreet was conferred the 'Vayu Sena' (Gallantry) medal by the President of India for his sincerity, exceptional courage and professionalism beyond the call of duty. "The ferry of Mirage-2000 across a stretch of 2126 nautical miles was one of the most challenging, daring and risky peacetime operations ever undertaken by a fighter aircraft in the history of the IAF," Singh's citation reads. Documenting the mission, an internal note of the IAF said: "Given the situation, not too many air forces in the world would have been bold enough to attempt this ferry. The IAF needs to be proud of this mission and the professionalism and courage shown by its personnel."
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lauren Goodger confirms she's back with ex Charles Drury as they're spotted jetting off on holiday
LAUREN Goodger has confirmed she's back with her ex Charles Drury as they headed on a family holiday. The Towie legend, 38, split from Charles, 28, in 2022 after the devastating death of daughter Lorena. 6 6 For months, the pair have been fuelling rumours that they've rekindled their romance - and it looks like they're back on for good. Lauren and Charles were snapped in the airport while heading on a family holiday. The couple were accompanied by their three-year-old daughter Larose. Meanwhile, Lauren and Charles first sent the rumour mill into overdrive when they took part in a TikTok together. Joined by fellow Towi stars Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman, they all appeared on the platform for a live chat. It was Lauren's first time doing a live video on the platform in over a year, and it had been even longer since she'd been seen publicly with Charles. The Sun previously told how Lauren treated Charles to a luxury £250-a-night spa break after rekindling their romance. A source told us: ' Lauren has whisked Charles away as a treat for his birthday. "It's a stunning manor house in Stock, Chelmsford and it's a very romantic place. "There's a pool, a fine dining restaurant, a gym and they even host weddings there. Lauren Goodger fuels rumours she's back with ex as they have dinner with Towie co-stars "Lauren really wanted to spoil Charles and while there are people who aren't sure about her getting back together with him, she isn't focusing on what others think and she's just following her heart.' A rep for Lauren declined to comment. The reality star previously reposted an Instagram story shared by Junaid Ahmed. He captioned: 'Double dating @joeblackman_98 @laurengoodger @ She and Charles spent the evening with Junaid and Joe at Indian restaurant Cinnamon in Epping. Lauren was an original Towie cast member, featuring regularly from the show's 2010 launch until 2012. After guest appearances in 2015 and 2016, she returned permanently from 2024 onwards. 6 6
Black America Web
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Bayou Blessings: Eva Marcille ‘Soft Launches' Reconciliation With Ex-Husband Michael Sterling At ESSENCE Fest Two Years After Divorce
Eva Marcille is spinning the block, announcing her rekindled relationship with her ex-husband years after their divorce. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Two years after finalizing their divorce, the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum and her ex-husband, Michael Sterling, have revealed that they are back together. Marcille took to Instagram on Sunday to post a video of herself riding in a golf cart with her ex-husband, unveiling their rekindled relationship to the world. According to her caption, the video was captured at ESSENCE Fest, which took place over the Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans. In the footage, Sterling flashed a smile at the camera before Eva rested her head on his shoulder and giggled. 'Happy Essence!' the reality star wrote over the video. 'I'm floating🌻 soft launch #ganggang #essencefest.' The reality star's fellow Real Housewives took to the comments section to gush over the clip, with Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, and Gretchen Rossi all leaving heart emojis in support of the relationship relaunch. Marcille and Sterling first began dating in 2016, with the lawyer proposing in December of the following year. In April 2018, the couple welcomed son Michael Jr., now 7, and got married six months later. Following their Georgia wedding, Marcille gave her 11-year-old daughter, Marley, from a previous relationship Sterling's last name. Their second son Maverick, now 5, was born in September 2019. In 2023, the pair split, with Marcille citing 'irreconcilable differences' in her divorce filing. 'This has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but sometimes life takes your journey in a direction you were not expecting,' Marcille told PEOPLE at the time. 'Our children remain our biggest priority and the eight and half years we have spent together will always be cherished. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.' The year after their split, the actress spoke about the weight she lost during the 'hard' breakup during an appearance on the Tamron Hall Show. 'It's like the stomach flu — you will be skinny afterward,' Marcille said in April 2024. 'When you drop a 200-pound person, you're gonna drop at least 30 pounds.' The post Bayou Blessings: Eva Marcille 'Soft Launches' Reconciliation With Ex-Husband Michael Sterling At ESSENCE Fest Two Years After Divorce appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Bayou Blessings: Eva Marcille 'Soft Launches' Reconciliation With Ex-Husband Michael Sterling At ESSENCE Fest Two Years After Divorce was originally published on
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Tommy Fury reveals he's banning Bambi from ‘5 star hotels and business class flights' – and has even bought a campervan
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TOMMY Fury has revealed how he is banning daughter Bambi from "five star hotels and business class flights" - and has even bought a campervan. It's been a hectic year for Tommy and his partner Molly-Mae Hague, both 27, who recently confirmed they had rekindled their romance following their shock break-up. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Tommy Fury has opened up about his daughter Bambi and how he wants to raise her Credit: Instagram / @mollymae 4 Tommy opened up on The Good, The Bad & The Beast podcast Credit: YouTube / The Good, The Bad & The Beast 4 The boxer is keen for Bambi not to have five star holidays Credit: Instagram 4 Tommy also doesn't want Bambi growing up on private jets Credit: Instagram But now the boxer is keen to move on with his life, and raising Bambi is his top priority. 'Having a daughter, Bambi, is everything in my life. She's what I work for. She's what I fight for.," Tommy told Eddie Hall on his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Beast. "I don't even buy anything for myself anymore. It's all going away." It was previously revealed how despite only being two-years-old, Tommy's daughter already enjoys a lavish life. This includes a £12k dream wardrobe and private jet and business class luxury. Addressing this, Tommy, said: "Today's world is tough because you don't wanna spoil your children, but then it's hard to not, in a way. "I've just bought – and it's coming in two weeks – a massive RV type thing. "I just said to myself, 'She can't take business class flights every time, that ain't the real world.' "I didn't go on a plane until I was 17! It was a Flybe flight and the propeller nearly broke. "But Bambi's got more air miles than me now, and she's two and a half." Molly–Mae reveals baby plans with Tommy Fury after reunion to 'give Bambi a sibling' Continuing, the sports star said: "I want her to know the meaning of normal, which is, you know, a nice camping holiday, driving to the lake. "Not staying in five star hotels, not going business class flights, not doing that sometimes - and that's okay. "Yeah, so I think she's getting to an age now where she's understanding more, and that as a father I introduce them sort of holidays, it's very important." It comes after Molly-Mae recently posted an emotional tribute to Tommy as a father, gushing he was "made to be a dad" following the pair's reunion. The mum-of-one took to her Stories to upload a snap showing Tommy's celebratory cake emblazoned with the phrase: "Love you daddy." It sat perched on a table filled with images of him and Bambi, as well as a piece of painting art created by the tot. The influencer then shared a black and white snapshot showing daddy and daughter cuddling in bed, with Molly-Mae posting a sweet message alongside it which read: "You are the most patient, calm, kind and loving daddy ever. "Watching the way you love our little girl is one of my favourite things in the world ... it's completely unconditional. "You were truly made to be a dad. Happy Father's Day."
