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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Katy Perry Granted Legal Protection Against Alleged Stalker Amid Orlando Bloom Split
has been granted a permanent restraining order against a homeless man who allegedly made multiple attempts to access her Santa Barbara home. The legal development comes amid Katy Perry's quiet but significant split from longtime partner . According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Perry filed for a temporary restraining order on June 18 against a man identified as Ross Elliott Hendrick, citing repeated and unsettling visits to her property throughout May. On Monday, a judge approved her request for a permanent order of protection. In her filing, Perry revealed that Hendrick had returned to her home multiple times despite a prior arrest. During his first attempt to trespass, security apprehended him and found he was carrying a butane lighter and an aerosol can, items Perry's team viewed as potentially dangerous. On another occasion, Hendrick allegedly threw a blanket over her security gate. The "Firework" singer's security team supported her concerns, stating in court that Hendrick poses a possible threat. Perry requested that the man stay at least 100 yards away from her, her workplace, vehicles, properties, and from Bloom as well. Despite the couple's recent split, Perry still referred to Bloom as her "partner" in the filing, noting they had been living together. The restraining order request came just before news broke that Perry and Bloom had officially ended their nine-year relationship, which included an engagement and the birth of their daughter, Daisy, who is now four. Though the breakup was not contentious, sources say it was "a long time coming." A source told Us Weekly, "Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable. Katy is, of course, upset but is relieved not to have to go through another divorce, as that was the worst time in her life." The singer was previously married to comedian from 2010 to 2012. Just days after confirming their split, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were spotted vacationing together in Italy, sparking intrigue about their relationship status. On July 6, the exes enjoyed a scenic day on a yacht off the Amalfi Coast with their daughter and Bloom's son Flynn. The group was also joined by billionaire and , who stopped by during the outing. Perry and Bloom appeared relaxed and cheerful, strolling through a coastal town hand-in-hand with Daisy and playing together on deck. Perry kept it chic in a black bikini with a matching cover-up set and sunglasses, while Bloom kept things casual in swim trunks, a T-shirt, and a baseball cap. The sighting marked Perry's first public appearance outside of her ongoing "Lifetimes Tour" since news of the breakup surfaced. Bloom, on the other hand, had just attended Bezos and Sánchez's star-studded wedding in Venice in late June, an event Perry missed due to her tour commitments in Australia. Despite going their separate ways romantically, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom remain united in their most crucial role as co-parents. On July 3, just days before they were spotted vacationing together in Italy, a joint statement was released on their behalf, confirming the couple's evolving relationship dynamic. "Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting," the statement read. The message emphasized that while their romantic relationship has ended, their family bond remains strong. "They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is, and always will be, raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect." While Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom appeared to maintain a united front, insiders say the cracks in their relationship began forming long before the public announcement. According to a source close to the couple, their romance had become "tightly wound" over time, with tension escalating to the point where it turned "borderline toxic." "They started to bicker, and it got worse from there," the insider shared, noting that the strain of Perry's highly scrutinized American Idol exit took a toll. "The criticism rattled her, and the pressure bled into her home life." Though Bloom was "sympathetic" to Perry's challenges, the source claims his support had limits, especially when she expressed interest in joining the Blue Origin space crew. "He thought the trip to space was a bad idea," the insider revealed, pointing to it as one of several disagreements that deepened the divide.
Russia Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Another NATO member pulls out of landmine treaty
Finland has formally withdrawn from an international treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines (APLs), the country's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. It said the United Nations has been notified of the decision, which will enable the Nordic country to reintroduce landmines into its military stockpile in six months. Drafted in 1997, the Ottawa Treaty prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of APLs due to their long-term threat to civilians. While 164 nations have ratified the treaty, major military powers such as the US, China, and Russia have not joined. Finland acceded to the treaty in 2012, but its government began preparing to withdraw earlier this year, citing a growing security threat from Russia. Last month, the Finnish parliament overwhelmingly approved the decision. 'The decision to withdraw from the Convention is based on Finland's defense needs in the deteriorated security environment,' the Finnish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Finland's withdrawal comes shortly after four other NATO members – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland – announced similar decisions earlier this year. In a joint statement issued in late March, the countries cited heightened military threats from Russia as justification for the move. The Kremlin has consistently denied any aggressive intentions toward NATO, claiming that the Ukraine conflict was provoked by the military bloc's eastward expansion. At the same time, Moscow has stated that it shares the goals and principles of the Ottawa Convention, but considers joining it impractical. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, 'anti-personnel mines remain an effective and low-cost means of securing Russia's borders.'
Russia Today
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
EU state's president refuses to sign law banning Christian church
Estonia's president, Alar Karis, has for the second time refused to support a controversial law targeting the nation's largest Christian denomination – the Estonian Christian Orthodox Church (ECOC) – which he claims violates the Baltic State's constitution. The bill that was initially passed by lawmakers back in April is aimed at barring religious organizations from having ties with foreign bodies deemed a security threat. It would prohibit local churches from having ties or economic relations with such bodies enshrined in foundational documents or charters. Legislation seeking to bar religious entities from being governed by foreign bodies or leaders deemed a threat was dropped after Karis opposed the bill in April. He maintains, however, that the changes were not sufficient enough. The bill 'disproportionally limits the freedom of congregations and religion,' Karis said on Thursday, criticizing the definition of a 'threat' in the legislation as extremely 'vague.' Tallinn has 'other effective means' to combat what he called foreign influence and such 'extensive interference' into people's religious life is not needed. Lawmakers have openly admitted that they sought to exert control 'over the church teachings and religious rituals,' he claimed. The president's decision drew criticism from Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro, who claimed the bill was aimed at protecting the country's 'security' and would not lead to 'a ban on Orthodox Christianity or any other religion.' The ECOC has repeatedly expressed its concerns over the legislation. In June, it warned that the bill interfered 'disproportionately' with the internal life of religious associations even after its initial version was amended. The church had previously been required to revise its charter and remove any mention of the Moscow Patriarchate, despite maintaining historic and canonical ties with the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. The ROC has previously condemned the draft law as discriminatory against Estonia's 250,000 Orthodox believers, stressing that the ECOC has never engaged in politics or jeopardized public safety. Around 16% of Estonians identify as Orthodox Christians and 8% as Lutherans, according to government data.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- CTV News
Vancouver travellers could see delays after bomb threats at Canadian airports
An Air Canada flight taxis to a runway as a WestJet flight takes off at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck Travellers heading to Vancouver's airport are urged to check their flight status after Canada's air traffic control service reported bomb threats at several major airports Thursday morning. Nav Canada said threats affected airports in Vancouver, Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Calgary. A spokesperson confirmed Vancouver International Airport was among the airports affected by 'a security concern' at its Nav Canada operations. 'Safety and security remains our top priority and a thorough threat assessment was conducted,' Vancouver Airport Authority spokesperson Karoline Ravanelli said in an emailed statement. 'At this time, flights at YVR are operating normally.' Nav Canada says there was a temporary ground stop and its airport employees are safe. Service is gradually resuming after 'the evacuation of number of our sites' and threat assessments by authorities, the agency said in a social media post. 'We thank airlines and passengers for their patience as we work towards normal operations,' it said. Travellers are advised to check the status of their flight with their airline before heading to the airport. With files from The Canadian Press
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
FBI, DHS warn of lone wolf attacks on July 4 in NYC and San Francisco
NEW YORK — The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have said lone wolf attacks pose the biggest threats to July 4 celebrations this year in New York City and San Francisco. Intelligence bulletins sent out ahead of the holiday warn of copycat attacks and homegrown extremists, according to ABC News. 'We are concerned about the potential threat of copycat attacks inspired by the 2025 New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack in New Orleans and continued messaging (from foreign terrorist organizations, or FTOs) calling for attacks against Western targets,' two such bulletins read. Officials warn that attackers in New York City and San Francisco could be motivated by a broad-range of grievances, with particular concern over outrage tied to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. 'Of these actors, U.S.-based violent extremists supporting FTOs and (domestic violent extremists) not linked to FTOs represent two of the most persistent threats,' the bulletins say. 'Lone offenders, in particular, remain a concern due to their ability to often avoid detection until operational and to inflict significant casualties.' The agencies specifically cite worries of 'malicious actors and violent extremists' entering July 4 event areas and First Amendment-protected demonstrations with 'weapons, chemical irritants, bodily fluids or other hazardous materials.' Drones could also pose a threat, authorities say. The warning comes weeks after an Egyptian man in Boulder, Colorado used Molotov cocktails to attack a march in support of Israeli hostages, leading to at least one death. A lone shooter killed seven and wounded dozens of others during a 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, while the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans claimed the lives of 14 victims. _____
