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Washington Post
10 hours ago
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- Washington Post
I'm an Afrikaner. Trump's resettled South Africans don't represent me.
I'm a South African writer and translator based in Cape Town. I am 42, White and an Afrikaner. As the United States has turned its attention to my country, it has revealed an old, ugly truth: The only thing most Americans know or want to know about South Africa is how it can be turned into fodder for your nation's psychodramas.
Irish Times
2 days ago
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- Irish Times
‘We all knew he was guilty': Richard Satchwell's murder conviction brings relief to Youghal community
A priest who recited prayers when the coffin of Tina Satchwell was taken from her home in October of 2023, after she was found in a clandestine grave under the stairwell, has spoken of his relief that the 'truth has finally come to light'. Canon Bill Bermingham said his thoughts were with her family after a jury found Richard Satchwell guilty of the murder of his wife. Canon Bermingham, who also said payers at a vigil in Youghal after her body was found, said that the guilty verdict represented a 'conclusion to a very sad and distressing story'. 'They [Richard and Tina] weren't living here long but people knew Tina from when she was out walking her dogs. From little encounters. READ MORE Tina Satchwell: a jury on Friday found Richard Satchwell guilty of murdering Ms Satchwell in 2017 in their home in Cork. Photograph: Kyran O'Brien 'This has all been very distressing for her family and friends and neighbours. This is a law-abiding town.' Local woman Jean Cantwell said that the late Ms Satchwell 'wouldn't have hurt a fly'. [ An 'arch-manipulator' who isolated his 'trophy' wife: The full story of the Richard Satchwell murder trial Opens in new window ] 'The only time I ever saw her stiffen up was when she was with him [Richard Satchwell] She couldn't talk to anybody if he was about. Local woman Jean Cantwell said that the late Ms Satchwell 'wouldn't have hurt a fly'. Photograph: Olivia Kelleher 'I think she wanted to walk away from him and he didn't want that because he would look like a loser. Which he was. 'The way he used to go around thinking he was it. We all knew he was guilty.' Florist Kay Curtin, whose business is a short distance away from Grattan Street where the Satchwells lived, said Ms Satchwell was never forgotten in Youghal, with flowers always outside her house. 'I passed the house the other morning and I said, 'Tina, I hope you get justice'. And now she has.' Local florist Kay Curtin: 'It is very sad. I didn't know her.' Photograph: Olivia Kelleher Ms Curtin said that Richard Satchwell was 'very visible' in the town in the years after he reported Ms Satchwell missing. 'He used to pass here and go to the chipper and get two pizzas. He was out and about. The night he was arrested down by the bus stop we thought he knew his time was up. But then I was so surprised that he pleaded not guilty. 'It is very sad. I didn't know her. Tina only lived around the corner and I never once saw the girl. And everybody said that they never saw her. [ Why did gardaí ignore 'red flags' in the Tina Satchwell murder investigation? Opens in new window ] 'Richard was always being interviewed. He was always on radio. There is a lot of relief today.' Another local woman, Geraldine Cronin said that she was 'so happy' to hear the news of the conviction. Ms Cronin said that Richard Satchwell was an 'intimidating-looking figure' who was much taller in person than he appeared on television. 'Tina had no voice. And probably didn't have a voice in the marriage either. I am glad to see this verdict because if a verdict of manslaughter had come back, what message would that have sent to other sickos out there?' [ 'Tina was portrayed in a way that is not true to who she was': Tina Satchwell's family describe 'kind, loving and gentle soul' Opens in new window ] Two woman, who declined to speak, blessed themselves as they passed the Satchwell house after the guilty verdict was brought in. A bouquet of fresh flowers joined other more withered blooms outside the door of the property on Friday. A small garland of flowers was also placed around little trinkets that had been put on the windowsill of the property. These included nail varnish and concealer, a bracelet with the name 'Tina' on it and a plaque with her picture which read 'Not a day goes by that you are not missed'. Cards with the phone number for the You Are Not Alone East Cork Domestic Violence Project were also on the windowsill of the property. The organisation can be contacted on 024 25389.
Telegraph
2 days ago
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- Telegraph
It was liberating to call Trump a liar, says BBC's Jeremy Bowen
Donald Trump is a bare-faced liar and it feels liberating to say so, Jeremy Bowen has declared during a discussion about BBC impartiality. Bowen said that while the BBC is committed to impartial reporting, it is important to tell viewers empirical truths such as correcting the US president's 'nonsense' claim that Ukraine started the war with Russia. Speaking at the Hay Festival, the BBC's long-serving Middle East editor discussed the efforts by President Trump and JD Vance, the vice-president, to humiliate Volodomyr Zelensky during their Oval Office showdown in February. A Western official had described the encounter to Bowen as 'a diplomatic mugging'. 'Breathtakingly obvious' Bowen said: 'Everyone saw the way they hectored him, humiliated him. They were coming out with absolute nonsense, things like 'Zelensky started the war'. 'So I made a point on air – on the Today programme, the 10 O'Clock News, the website and other places – I made this point to the management, saying we have to use the right language. I said it's very important to use the word 'lie'. It's not 'this is how Trump works, it's the art of the deal…' 'I said, no, he's the president of the United States, what he says matters and it's our job, if he comes up with something that's not just an exaggeration but a bare-faced lie, to say that. 'It was actually rather liberating. I was quite gobsmacked, when I started doing it, that I got tons of messages from people – members of the public and people who are in the media business – saying, 'well done, Jeremy, for saying that.' 'And I was thinking, God, it seems breathtakingly obvious we should be saying that. I'm a big fan of direct language.' Bowen said his branding of the president as a liar did not clash with the BBC's commitment to impartiality. He added: 'If I'm saying things on air, I need to feel justified that they're based on empirical observations. Impartiality does not mean, 'well, he says that and he says that and the truth lies somewhere in between' Calling Hamas terrorists does not 'illuminate' Bowen went on to defend the BBC's decision not to use the word 'terrorists' when referring to Hamas. He said: 'The point about using the word: people apply it in all kinds of different ways. It doesn't necessarily make you wiser. For me, it's better to explain what people are doing rather than simply tag them. 'The old phrase, 'one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter' – the leadership of pre-state Israel, when they were fighting the British, were regarded as terrorists. 'The two prime terrorists in the eyes of the British in the 1940s were Menachem Begin and Yitzhak Shamir, who headed organisations that were carrying weapons against the British. 'Begin's organisation blew up the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, which was the headquarters of the British at the time. They later became the prime ministers of their country and were welcomed to No 10 Downing Street. 'Using those words does not illuminate, in my view, so I very much support BBC policy, but I know it's controversial.' Bowen also criticised the Israeli government for barring foreign journalists from entering Gaza. He said of visiting a kibbutz attacked on Oct 7: 'The Israelis took us in there because, quite justifiably and rightly, they wanted us to see what Hamas had done. It was important to see that. Hamas had done appalling, appalling things. 'Question: why won't they let us go into Gaza? It's because there are things that they have done there they don't want us to see. It is all we can conclude.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cruz Beckham urges 'tell the truth' in very cryptic post amid growing family rift with older brother Brooklyn
Cruz Beckham has urged 'tell the truth' as he shared a cryptic post on Instagram on Thursday amid growing tensions in his family. His parents, Victoria, 51, and David have become estranged from their beloved son Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, after they failed to attend any of the football ace's 50th birthday celebrations last month. And it appears the youngest of the brothers, 20, is desperate to put an end to the growing family rift as he 'begged' for the truth in the telling post. He wrote: 'It takes 43 muscles in your face to frown, and 17 to smile. Be kind and tell the truth.' Despite flying to London, Brooklyn and his wife Nicola didn't attend the big family party at the Beckhams' Cotswolds home or an idyllic trip to France or a meal at Notting Hill restuarant, Core. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Earlier this week, there was further proof of the irreparable nature of the rift when Brooklyn and Nicola jetted to the capital from their home in Los Angeles on Monday for a joint photoshoot with Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler. It took place less than two miles away from the Beckham family home in Holland Park, west London. Brooklyn didn't even tell David and Victoria they were in the country - let alone meet with them. But Brooklyn appeared to have made a tentative sign of peace with his parents David and Victoria. He has not severed all ties with his parents as he still proudly claims the familial link to his hot sauce brand Cloud23. Brooklyn launched the brand in September last year and revealed the '23' in the name was a nod to David's famous No. 23 jersey which he wore while playing for Real Madrid and again for LA Galaxy. When a customer wrote in asking for more information about the brand, Brooklyn's team replied proudly restating how it honours his father. They said: 'The 23 included in our brand is a warm nod to Brooklyn's father, David Beckham, who wore number 23 while playing for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, inspired by NBA legend Michael Jordan.' The reference to David being a 'warm nod' is significant given the current strained relationship between father and son. However, there is currently no mention of David anywhere on the Cloud23 website. The 'Cloud' part of the name reflects the brand's tagline, 'Flavour beyond the clouds,' emphasising an elevated, luxurious culinary experience. David isn't the only reference in the Cloud23 name however, as Brooklyn also noted the 23 refers to the date he proposed to Nicola - 23rd of June 2020. In an interview with InStyle last year while he was promoting the brand, Brooklyn spoke about his then-great relationship with David and Victoria. 'I had a crazy childhood, man. I was so happy,' he fondly recalled. 'It was hectic because my dad played football and my mum was a Spice Girl. Spice Girls was the first few years of my life, so it was hectic. We were always doing something. But, I have the best mum and dad in the world and it was a lot of fun.' While growing up in the spotlight can be difficult, Brooklyn insisted he 'wouldn't change a thing' about his upbringing. 'Everyone's always like, 'How is it like to have famous parents?' I'm like, 'Honestly, they're just my mum and dad.' I don't think of them any other way,' he said. Acknowledging the criticism that comes with being the children of famous parents, Brooklyn also spoke about the values his mother and father imparted him with. 'I'm always going to get that. My mum and dad always say, 'Just put your head down, work your ass off, and be nice to people.' That's what I've done,' he said. But sadly, times have changed. Brooklyn appeared to make his feelings clear in an Instagram video shared on Sunday in which he pledged his unwavering loyalty to Nicola, 30 - the daughter of Miami-based billionaire businessman and investor Nelson Peltz. Brooklyn whisked his wife off for an early morning motorbike ride and captioned the video: 'My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you're the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.' Those close to the Beckhams have now told The Sun that the message seemed 'very pointed'. The insider added: 'It shows how much this situation with his family has escalated. 'It's very sad for everyone involved, especially David and Victoria who love him very much. This isn't the Brooklyn his family knows and loves. 'This post was like a dagger to their hearts but they will always be there for Brooklyn.' Nicola reshared the video to her own page and replied: 'I've always got you baby,' followed by a burning love heart emoji. It comes after Victoria and husband David made yet another attempt to extend an olive branch to Brooklyn on Thursday evening as they attended the TIME100 Impact Dinner in New York City. Putting on a united front at the event the couple displayed a family photo taken at Victoria's 50th last year which included all four of their children. It captured a moment reminiscent of happier times for the family, prior to their ongoing feud with their eldest son and his wife Nicola. While Brooklyn was present at the former Spice Girl's big birthday last year, both he and his wife failed to make an appearance at her 51st or at David's 50th earlier this month. And while his other brothers Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20, took to social media to pay their birthday tributes to their parents, on both occasions Brooklyn stayed silent.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Cruz Beckham begs for the ‘truth' in cryptic post amid family feud with brother Brooklyn
CRUZ Beckham has begged for the "truth" in a cryptic post, amid the his family's feud with brother Brooklyn. Brooklyn, 26, and wife Nicola Peltz, 30, first sparked rumours of a huge rift when they snubbed all of dad David's 50th birthday celebrations. 5 5 Now the youngest of the Beckham boys appears to want to put an end to the drama, with his latest post. Cruz, 20, shared a cryptic message on his latest Instagram Stories. The aspiring singer wrote: "It takes 43 muscles in your face to frown, and 17 to smile. "Be kind and tell the truth." Cruz's brother Romeo, 22, has also been sharing cryptic posts on Instagram as the rift rumbles on. FEUD DEEPENS Yesterday, the Beckham feud appeared to deepen when it was revealed how David, 50, and Victoria, 51, 'didn't even know' son Brooklyn was in London recently, when he failed to visit them amid their family feud. It was reported that the eldest of the Beckham kids snubbed his famous parents, during a low-key visit to the capital last week - and now the real reason has been "revealed". Insiders say retired footballer David and fashion designer Victoria 'can't deal' with the situation between them and their son. The source told US Weekly: 'It's sad, really. 'David and Victoria didn't even know Brooklyn was in London. It's becoming increasingly clear how strained things are behind the scenes. Brooklyn Beckham takes swipe at David and Victoria amid 'family feud' as he shares tribute to wife Nicola Peltz 'David and Victoria always turn up for Brooklyn and Nicola, whether it's for the launch of his hot sauce brand or her movie premiere. This is just very sad.' The insider added: 'Brooklyn's family adores him and will always be there for him. They just can't deal with this nonsense anymore.' The source also claimed that Brooklyn decided not to meet with his parents as he's "trying to let things go right now and is giving everyone space". DAMNING POST Last weekend Brooklyn made his feelings very clear with a damning social media post in which he vowed to always put his wife first. He said: 'My whole world. I will love you forever. I always choose you baby.' Fans were less than impressed, with one commenting: "Why do you need to do this post on social media , who are you trying to convince? There's no need to say these things publicly - odd." A second said: "What on earth forced you to choose…just miss those Beckhams together days." While at third remarked: "Remember kid, you are nothing without your parents.'
