Alan Carr to reunite with ex-husband for one emotional day three years after their divorce
Comedian Alan Carr's ex-husband Paul Drayton has shared with fans that he is to reunite with the TV presenter as they are putting their beloved dog Joyce to sleep. 4.30 tomorrow me and Alan are doing our last act of kindness and letting her go. In another picture, Joyce is seen sat on Alan's lap during a flight and Paul captioned that picture saying: "This is my favorite photo of Joyce. Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)Alan claimed Paul's abuse of alcohol was the "final straw" in an already strained relationship. Speaking of his ex-husband's issues with alcohol, Alan previously said: "It's horrible when you realise how bad it's got.
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October 22, 2024 19:25 UTC
Cops nab eight over Pakistani man's murder, hunt on for main suspect
GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested eight people, including a woman, to assist in investigations in connection with the case of a Pakistani man who was killed after being stabbed in Pulau Tikus here yesterday. "Of those arrested, four are family members who own a shop, one is a shop worker while three others work at a motorcycle workshop next door. It is learnt that the suspect stabbed the victim several times with a sharp weapon. Supt Lee said the eight suspects have been remanded and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. In the 5pm incident, the 48-year-old Pakistani was taken to a private clinic but died while waiting to get treatment.
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October 22, 2024 17:53 UTC
Doctor Who Star Anita Dobson Teases Exciting Update On Character Mrs Flood
Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood in Doctor Who. BBC StudiosIf you can’t get enough of the Doctor Who character Mrs Flood, there are more twists and turns in store for you, according to Anita Dobson. With the newest season expected to start in 2025, fans are hoping for more stories about the mysterious character Mrs Flood, and who she actually could be but thankfully, Anita has given some hints as to what’s ahead. Probably because she’s wearing white fur, people are going to think she’s [Time Lord companion] Romana, aren’t they? Anita Dobson – I’m laughing out loud!
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October 22, 2024 17:46 UTC
Four men arrested in connection with murder in Bidor
IPOH: Police have arrested four men, including two foreign nationals, in connection with the murder of a man in Bidor on Monday (Oct 21). Mohd Naim said following that, police arrested two foreigners, aged 28 and 37, who were factory workers staying at the quarters. They also apprehended two local suspects, aged 33 and 44, who are believed to be the main suspects in the case. According to Mohd Naim, a background check revealed that the two foreign suspects had no prior records, while the two local men had previous criminal and drug-related records. He added that the two foreign suspects have been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation, while the police will seek a remand order for the local suspects tomorrow at the Tapah Magistrate's Court.
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October 22, 2024 17:19 UTC
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Tuesday (Oct 22, 2024)
Malaysia:* Appeals Court sets Dec 5 to hear Najib's 'house arrest' case* Anwar celebrates Malaysia’s 'Magnificent Seven'* Flush(ing) with funds: RM800mil allocated for school toilet repairs and maintenance* VEP fee collection expected to cross RM100mil in 2024, says Loke* His joke sure bombed: Lorry driver gets community service for causing alarm at airport* Dreams grounded: Malaysian aviation trainees left in financial ruin by aviation company* Govt to issue guidelines for tackling bullying in healthcare sector* Kedah MB’s special officer denied assaulting night market traders* Abolish the rotan, Suhakam urges after inmate's death* AI helped govt track stolen funds 75% faster, says deputy minister* Cops nab eight over Pakistani man's murder, hunt on for main suspect* Home Ministry to prioritise upgrading police stations, IPDs, says SaifuddinTourists walk on a beach in Canggu, Badung regency on Bali island, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 1 up in 24 areas throughout Philippines* Bonds slide, Asia stocks down as US election loomsA Philippine marines aboard their patrol boat stands guard during a joint visit, board and seizure (VBS) exercise with their US and South Korean counterparts with members of Japan's self-defence forces as observers, at the marines training base in Ternate town, Cavite province, west of Manila on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, as part of the annual Philippines-US joint marines exercise dubbed Kamandag (Venom). - AFPVietnam:* Emerging Markets - Asian FX pressured by strong dollar; ringgit, rupiah lead declines* Vietnam on guard as typhoon Trami approaches this weekend* Vietnam records highest coffee export value in single season* Vietnam's Lam tells parliament to continue push to fight corruption* Interest rate forecast to remain unchanged in Vietnam / Vietnam sees potential for medicinal herb ecotourismMyanmar:* Myanmar's Shwezigon Pagoda in Bagan attract over 380,000 visitors during weekend's Thadingyut holidays* Rohingya Woman ringleader and her band of young thieves rounded up by Johor cops* Accident on Myanmar's Yangon-Mandalay highway claims two lives, injures 12* Myanmar man falls to death at construction site in PenangDragon flies rest on a twig in a lake at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. - AFPCambodia:* Phnom Penh’s new airport likely to transform the city into a ‘new Singapore’, says UK's Daily Express* Cambodia to boost power import capacity by over 50% in next two years* Cambodia considering joining Thai-led ‘Six Countries, One Destination’ tourism initiative; Malaysia among those invited to programme* Cambodian solar firms no longer cooperating with US tariff probeLaos:* Asean's approach to geopolitics sets an example for the developing world* Laos and China collaborate on traditional medicine and cancer treatment* Laos-China railway carries 390 tonnes of bananas from Vientiane to ChinaBrunei:* Bangladeshi man gets jail and whipping for overstaying in Brunei* Jobless man gets 16 months jail for stealing boats* China VP Han Zheng in Brunei for official visitChinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcoming ceremony at Kazan Airport upon his arrival to participate in the BRICS summit, Russia, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. - ReutersAseanPlus:* Malaysia's bid for UN-Habitat Assembly presidency has gained support, says Nga* Malaysia gears up for Asean leadership with focus on inclusivity and sustainability* Malaysia and South Korea hold fifth round of free trade talks* India announces deal with China on patrolling shared border, sparking hope of better ties* This Korean singer's concert film breaks records, surpassing even BTS* What's in a name?
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October 22, 2024 16:50 UTC
Tom Holland to star alongside Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's next film
Tom Holland has been cast opposite Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's next film. He will reportedly spend next year juggling Nolan's project, Spider-Man 4 and potentially a Peter Parker/Spider-Man appearance in another Marvel movie. But it's exciting and I'm really, really excited about it." Nolan has big shoes to fill with his next project as Oppenheimer was his most successful release to date. It was the third highest-grossing film of 2023 and it won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy.
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October 22, 2024 16:47 UTC
Ex-Abercrombie CEO arrested on sex trafficking charges
Former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) Mike JeffriesThe former CEO of fashion giant Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) and his British partner have been arrested and are facing sex trafficking charges, the BBC understands. Lawyers for Mr Jeffries and Mr Smith have both previously denied any wrongdoing by both men. A lawyer for Mr Smith has been approached for new comment. Following the BBC’s reporting, a civil lawsuit was filed in New York accusing Mr Jeffries and Mr Smith of sex trafficking, rape and sexual assault. Under US law, sex trafficking includes getting an adult to travel to another state or country to have sex for money by using force, fraud or coercion.
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October 22, 2024 16:09 UTC
Affordable Housing update
At least 124,000 units are currently being built under the affordable housing programme, according to the latest tally. The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, which oversees the programme, said the units are spread in 40 counties. A housing unit refers to a room or group of rooms occupied as one living quarter, in a block of apartment. Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said 64,211 units under the Affordable Housing Programme had been booked by September 5, with 539,623 Kenyans saving more than Sh2.2 billion. The Affordable Housing programme is one of President William Ruto’s signature programmes under his bottom up manifesto.
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October 22, 2024 16:08 UTC
New movie with Oscar winners Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose set in Milwaukee: What we know
When is 'Love Hurts' showing in theaters? "Love Hurts," which previously had been titled "With Love," opens nationwide Feb. 7. The "Love Hurts" cast also includes former NFL star Marshawn Lynch, Lio Tipton, Daniel Wu and Sean Astin. (It wouldn't be the first time a movie was nominally set in Milwaukee but basically filmed elsewhere; we're looking at you, "Bridesmaids.") "Love Hurts" has another Wisconsin link.
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October 22, 2024 15:35 UTC
To transfer or not, wonder parents (Poll Inside)
PETALING JAYA: Parents have reservations about transferring their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings to their children’s accounts. The intergenerational wealth transfer scheme, announced under Budget 2025, allows EPF members to transfer part of their retirement savings to the EPF accounts of close family members. ALSO READ: Wealth transfer plan a risky moveBut many are worried about doing so as they fear what the future may hold for their old age. “If my parents have the knowledge to transfer money to us, then it’s quite convenient. “I do not think it is wise to transfer EPF savings to the children’s accounts, as children cannot be trusted.
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October 22, 2024 15:34 UTC
Pritam Singh’s trial stood down on Oct 22 as defence lawyer on MC
Deputy Principal District Judge Luke Tan approved the defence’s application for the trial to be stood down until the afternoon of Oct 23. Singh’s trial was supposed to resume at 11am on Oct 22, but was delayed till about 12.20pm as lawyers from both sides met the judge in chambers. The prosecution had objected to the application, arguing that the COP’s findings and the redacted messages are not relevant to the criminal trial. The redacted messages were all from after this time. The defence is expected to wrap-up its cross-examination of Nathan on Oct 23.
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October 22, 2024 15:24 UTC
13 weeks’ jail for man who kicked elderly stranger who he thought mocked him
SINGAPORE: A man was sentenced to 13 weeks’ jail for kicking a 67-year-old woman because he thought she called him stupid. He believed she did as he was experiencing auditory hallucinations, or hearing sounds or voices that are not there. “The doctor opined that he experienced auditory hallucinations that the victim called him ‘stupid’, hence he was paranoid towards her and possibly kicked her in anger,” said DPP Lee. Seeking at least 12 to 13 weeks’ jail for Chew, DPP Lee said no mitigating weight should be attributed to Chew’s psychotic disorder diagnosis. For hurting the woman, Chew could have been jailed for up to five years, fined up to $10,000, or both.
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October 22, 2024 15:19 UTC
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President Ruto's Housing Levy is constitutional - Court
A three-judge bench has ruled that President William Ruto's Housing levy is constitutional. In the ruling, the judges said the Housing Levy was properly enacted. The three-judge bench also said the Housing Levy was in accordance with the Constitution and that public participation was adequate. "It is therefore our finding that section 4 of the Affordable Housing Act is not discriminatory and does not infringe on Article 27 of the constitution," they said. On March 19, President William Ruto signed into law the Affordable Housing Bill 2023, paving the way for the reinstatement of the contentious housing levy deductions.
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October 22, 2024 14:42 UTC
Number of people displaced worldwide over the years
caption As of mid-2024, the total number of displaced people worldwide reached a staggering 122.6 million, according to the UNHCR's mid-year trends report. This figure includes 72.1 million internally displaced persons, 32 million refugees under UNHCR’s mandate, and 6 million Palestinian refugees supported by UNRWA. Additionally, 8 million people are asylum-seekers, and 5.8 million others are in need of international protection. Over the past years, the number of displaced individuals has consistently increased, reflecting global crises, conflicts, and instability that continue to force millions from their homes. The steady rise in the graph highlights the ongoing challenges in managing displacement and humanitarian needs worldwide.
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October 22, 2024 14:16 UTC
Khalif Kairo Trends After Flaunting Food Cooked by Wife Wavinya Maria: "Kamba Babe"
Khalif Kairo revealed he is legally married to Wavinya Maria. Photo: Khalif Kairo. Source: UGCHow is Khalif Kairo and Maria Wavinya's relationship? The X big wig shared a photo flaunting food Wavinya had prepared for him. Jimi Wanjigi, Khaligraph Jones and Njugush are among the celebrities happily married to Kamba women.
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October 22, 2024 14:05 UTC