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Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan has released two new photos on the occasion of her son Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck’s fourth birthday. The 33-year-old Queen of Bhutan, who is also called the Kate Middleton of the Himalayas, got to work on it Instagram to share the sweet images. The second child of Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar […]

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Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan has released two new photos on the occasion of her son Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck’s fourth birthday.

The 33-year-old Queen of Bhutan, who is also called the Kate Middleton of the Himalayas, got to work on it Instagram to share the sweet images.

The second child of Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 44, flashed a beaming smile as he played outside in the first image.

Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, second in the line of succession after his elder brother Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel, looked dapper in traditional attire.

The second image offered a close-up of the four-year-old holding up flags with a dragon motif, believed to be taken during the Lunar New Year, which heralded the Year of the Dragon.

The Queen of Bhutan today shared two photos of Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck (pictured) on the occasion of his fourth birthday

In the snap, he was staring at the camera with a calm expression as he donned traditional Bhutanese attire.

The Queen shared the photos with the caption: “Congratulations to His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck who turns four today.”

Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck was born on March 19, 2020 at Lingkana Palace in Thimphu.

It comes after Bhutan’s royal family held a lavish naming ceremony in December to announce the name of their third child.

Three months after the birth of a daughter, Queen Jetsun Pema and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck introduced Her Royal Highness the Gyalsem, who has been named Sonam Yangden Wangchuck.

The royal household shared the happy news and photos of the glamorous celebrations on the Queen’s official Instagram account.

The message explained that Sonam is a Bhutanese name that denotes ‘merit, longevity and happiness’.

The queen, who already has two sons, Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, seven, and Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, four, stunned in a traditional purple dress with gold patterns.

In the second image, the young royal flashed a beaming smile as he played outside in traditional attire

In the second image, the young royal flashed a beaming smile as he played outside in traditional attire

The King (center left) and Queen (center right) of Bhutan have three children, Jigme Namgyel (far left), Jigme Ugyen (far right) and Sonam Yangden (sat on her mother's lap)

The King (center left) and Queen (center right) of Bhutan have three children, Jigme Namgyel (far left), Jigme Ugyen (far right) and Sonam Yangden (sat on her mother’s lap)

Meanwhile, Sonam was wrapped in a silk pink blanket and a matching hat, with pink embellishments that mirrored the blanket.

Sonam’s older brothers, Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck and Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, looked just as adorable as they celebrated their sister and posed for photos.

The message explained: “Her Royal Highness the Gyalsem is called Sonam Yangden Wangchuck.

‘Sonam is a Bhutanese name meaning merit, longevity and happiness. The name Yangden, which means precious jewel, signifies prosperity and well-being.

‘The naming ceremony took place in Tashichhodzong on the anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the Golden Throne in 2006.

‘The ceremony was presided over by His Holiness the Je Khenpo. His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Their Majesties the Queen Mothers and members of the Royal Family attended the ceremony.

“Representatives of the Dratshang presented Ku Sung Thugten Mendrel. The Dzongdas, Thrizins and Lam Netens of twenty dzongkhags, representing the people of Bhutan, performed buelwa sacrifices.

‘Her Royal Highness, the third child of Their Majesties The King and Gyaltsuen, was born on September 9 this year.’

Queen Jetsun Pema (pictured May 2023), dubbed the Kate Middleton of the Himalayas, shared the photos on Instagram

Queen Jetsun Pema (pictured May 2023), dubbed the Kate Middleton of the Himalayas, shared the photos on Instagram

Last year, the Queen joined the royal family at the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al Hussein of Jordan, and attended King Charles’ coronation in London in early May with her husband.

King Jigme, the hugely popular fifth Druk Gyalpo, studied in Britain and the US and ascended the throne in 2006, aged just 26, after his own father abdicated.

Unlike his son, who plans to have a monogamous marriage, the former king, who introduced democracy to Bhutan during his reign, has four wives, all sisters, whom he married on the same day.

But despite his own upbringing, the current monarch has made it clear he only wants one wife, whom he married on October 13, 2011, while she was still studying international relations at Regent’s College London.

The match made headlines at the time because the young king was more openly affectionate with his wife than citizens were used to – leading the couple to be dubbed ‘the William and Kate of the Himalayas’.

The Bhutanese King and Queen married in 2011 – the same year Prince William and Kate got married – and have since welcomed your children.

However, the king’s very public displays of affection – including kissing his wife on the cheek and holding her hand – were well received by young people, with many even choosing to follow the royals’ example.

The couple have an unusually close family, with the King’s sister and brother married to the Queen’s brother and sister.

The Queen’s older sister, Yeatso Lhamo, is married to the King’s brother, Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

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Grim update on the search for Samantha Murphy’s body as the alleged killer spends his fourth night behind bars https://usmail24.com/samantha-murphy-body-patrick-stephenson-ballarat-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/ https://usmail24.com/samantha-murphy-body-patrick-stephenson-ballarat-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:16:27 +0000 https://usmail24.com/samantha-murphy-body-patrick-stephenson-ballarat-htmlns_mchannelrssns_campaign1490ito1490/

By Ashley Nickel for Daily Mail Australia Published: 7:34 PM EST, March 9, 2024 | Updated: 10:50 PM EST, March 9, 2024 The alleged killer of Victorian mother Samantha Murphy has not revealed the whereabouts of her body after spending his fourth night behind bars. Patrick Orren Stephenson, 22, has reserved the right to remain […]

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The alleged killer of Victorian mother Samantha Murphy has not revealed the whereabouts of her body after spending his fourth night behind bars.

Patrick Orren Stephenson, 22, has reserved the right to remain silent since he was charged with Ms Murphy’s murder last Thursday.

It is understood Stephenson has repeatedly refused to co-operate with police and has given no indication of where Ms Murphy’s remains might be, the Sunday Herald Sun reports.

Stephenson was arrested in Scotsburn, about 11 miles from Ms Murphy’s home, last Wednesday and charged with murdering the 51-year-old the following day.

Sunday marks five weeks since Ms Murphy left her Eureka St home for a 7am run on February 4, the same day Stephenson is accused of killing her.

The remains of Victorian mother Samantha Murphy (pictured) have not been found following the arrest of her alleged killer

Patrick Orren Stephenson (left) is accused of murdering Ms Murphy on February 4, the day of her disappearance, but has not shared details of the location of her body

Patrick Orren Stephenson (left) is accused of murdering Ms Murphy on February 4, the day of her disappearance, but has not shared details of the location of her body

Her family remains desperate for closure, while her husband, Mick Murphy, pleaded with Stephenson on Friday to cooperate with police.

‘We hope that he will change his mind a little and that he will cooperate. That will help bring her home,” he said.

“We’d like some more answers now.”

Victoria Police Chief Constable Shane Patton confirmed on Thursday that Stephenson had not disclosed the location of Ms Murphy’s body.

It is unclear what specific evidence led police to Stephenson’s arrest.

However, it is understood much of Victoria Police’s investigation involved CCTV footage from the East Ballarat area.

Officers recently obtained video of a light industrial and residential area, with homes and businesses on Elsworth, Joseph and Butt streets, showing that police requested their security footage.

Elsworth St leads into bushland managed by Parks Victoria.

It is not known whether the images obtained show Ms. Murphy or other vehicles of interest.

Officers also searched the area, including car detailers, roller doors and gymnasiums.

However, Commissioner Patton revealed that police would not proceed with the planned searches this weekend unless the location of Ms Murphy’s remains was otherwise discovered.

Dedicated volunteers have searched Ballarat bushland for five weeks but have found no trace of the missing mother.

Mrs Murphy's husband Mick Murphy (pictured) has pleaded with Stephenson to share any information he has

Mrs Murphy’s husband Mick Murphy (pictured) has pleaded with Stephenson to share any information he has

Sunday marks five weeks since Ms Murphy disappeared after leaving her Eureka St home to go for a run (pictured: a mourner at Ms Murphy's wake)

Sunday marks five weeks since Ms Murphy disappeared after leaving her Eureka St home to go for a run (pictured: a mourner at Ms Murphy’s wake)

Residents said they saw officers at a house on Yendon No. around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. 2 Rd, in Scotsburn – the time Stephenson was arrested.

A neighbor claimed officers seized the 22-year-old’s vehicle, a white four-wheel drive.

The car is reportedly being examined by specialist officers.

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Supermodel Miranda Kerr has welcomed her fourth child: a baby boy named Pierre Kerr Spiegel. The 40-year-old founder of Kora Organics, who is married to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, gave birth to the couple’s third son on Sunday, February 18. He announced the news in a post shared on the popular social media app this […]

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Supermodel Miranda Kerr has welcomed her fourth child: a baby boy named Pierre Kerr Spiegel.

The 40-year-old founder of Kora Organics, who is married to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, gave birth to the couple’s third son on Sunday, February 18. He announced the news in a post shared on the popular social media app this morning.

“We are overjoyed with the arrival of our little ray of sunshine, Pierre Kerr Spiegel,” she shared in a statement on her Snapchat.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our fourth son to our family. I feel so blessed.”

Miranda Kerr has welcomed her fourth child – a baby boy named Pierre – and revealed the news on her Snapchat account, expressing her joy at the arrival of her ‘little ray of sunshine’

The 40-year-old supermodel shared an image of a blue baby blanket embroidered with her newborn son's name, as well as an adorable pair of yellow knitted baby booties

The 40-year-old supermodel shared an image of a blue baby blanket embroidered with her newborn son’s name, as well as an adorable pair of yellow knitted baby booties

Baby Pierre is Miranda's third child with her husband, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel (seen together);  she also shares a 13-year-old son with her former husband Orlando Bloom

Baby Pierre is Miranda’s third child with her husband, Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel (seen together); she also shares a 13-year-old son with her former husband Orlando Bloom

Miranda and Evan’s choice of name for their newborn son could be a touching tribute to the model’s beloved grandfather, Peter, who passed away in February 2021 after a battle with cancer.

Miranda described her grandfather at the time as the “rock” of the family, adding a heartfelt statement that “his spirit will live on in our family and all those he loved.”

In addition to the heartwarming announcement, Miranda shared a sweet image of a blue blanket embroidered with her newborn son’s name, as well as an adorable pair of yellow knitted baby booties and a bouquet of flowers.

Miranda and Evan, who tied the knot in 2017, now have three sons together – baby Pierre, five-year-old Hart and four-year-old Myles – and the model and businesswoman also shares a fourth son, Flynn, 13, with her former husband Orlando Bloom .

Baby Pierre’s birth comes almost six months after Miranda announced that she and Evan were expecting another child together. She shared the happy news in a social media post on September 1.

At the time, the fashion star shared a series of sweet photos of herself proudly showing off her growing baby bump, writing, “So excited to announce baby 4.”

Since then, Miranda has shared several sweet glimpses into her pregnancy, documenting her growing baby bump in a series of social media posts — as well as in several photo shoots, including a stunning appearance in Vanity Fair Italia in December.

The wellness expert also opened up about her pregnancy cravings in an interview with the Daily Telegraph, revealing she was craving fresh citrus fruits and lemon water.

The Kora Organics founder announced she was expecting her fourth child in September and has since been sharing sweet insights into her pregnancy on her social media accounts

The Kora Organics founder announced she was expecting her fourth child in September and has since been sharing sweet insights into her pregnancy on her social media accounts

Miranda first hinted that she and Evan were considering expanding their brood in 2022, telling Vogue Australia that the couple was “open” to welcoming more children in the future.

“With one of the boys I was craving apples, another frozen yogurt – and now I’m craving oranges,” she said. ‘Another one made me think, “Please give me a burger!”‘

Miranda also showed off her burgeoning baby bump in a stunning shoot for her natural beauty brand Kora Organics to promote its range of maternity essentials as part of a collaboration with popular maternity wear brand Bumpsuit.

In a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot, the mother of four was seen posing in a black maternity bodysuit while holding a bottle of her brand’s Noni Glow Body Oil.

Miranda first hinted that she and Evan were considering expanding their brood in a 2022 interview with Vogue Australia, telling the publication at the time that while she had always wanted to be a mother of three boys, she was “open” stood for more. children.

“I love being a mom and I’ve always wanted three boys, so I feel really blessed to have three healthy boys,” she said.

“I feel like I’m open, so we’ll see what God decides.”

In the interview, which was accompanied by a stunning cover shoot in which Miranda and Evan posed together, the catwalk superstar also spoke candidly about how her body has changed after her pregnancies.

“I still don’t feel like I’m back to where I was before the babies. But I’m happy with that,” she said.

‘My body is different and it has changed, and I embrace that.

“I feel like that’s the most attractive thing in general anyway, as a human being, when someone embraces who they are.”

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Romcom darling Bridget Jones could be making her return for a fourth film. The courageous British heroine played by the two-time Oscar winner Renee Zellweger has produced three previous films, BRidget Jones Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) And Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016). Now there are reports that he believes there could […]

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Romcom darling Bridget Jones could be making her return for a fourth film.

The courageous British heroine played by the two-time Oscar winner Renee Zellweger has produced three previous films, BRidget Jones Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) And Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016). Now there are reports that he believes there could be a fourth film Daily email.

Based on the novel of the same name Helen Velding, The Diary of Bridget Jones follows a single woman named Bridget in her thirties as she attempts to build a relationship with co-worker Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) while fending off her family’s attempts to set her up with Mark Darcy (Colin firth).

Over the course of the three films, Bridget awkwardly (and sometimes painfully) deals with her tumultuous personal and professional life while maintaining her sense of dry British humor.

Zellweger, who is American in real life, has previously expressed her desire to reprise her character for a fourth film.

“I love being in her shoes,” she said during an April 2022 interview SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. “The choices we have to make about how uncomfortable we can make her circumstances make me giggle every day on set. It’s just so much fun.”

When could filming start?

Daily email claims filming could begin as early as May 2024.

Where has ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’ gone?

In the third film, Bridget was in the middle of another love triangle between Mark Darcy (Firth) and billionaire Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey), with Grant’s character seemingly killed off. After unexpectedly sleeping with both men in a short period of time, Bridget discovers that she is pregnant and will not be able to discover the real father until after the baby is born.

The film ends with Bridget marrying Mark once and for all after the birth of their son (because he is the father, of course).

Renee Zellweger and actor Colin Firth on the set of the movie Bridget Jones’s Diary. Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images

What would ‘Bridget Jones 4’ be about?

The fourth Bridget Jones will reportedly later follow that of author Helen Fielding Bridget Jones novels, which follows our heroine as she navigates dating apps as a single mother after the death of her longtime love Mark Darcy (Firth).

Bridget Jones

Patrick Dempsey, Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth attend the Bridget Jones Baby on September 6, 2016 in Paris, France. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images

Which actors are returning?

Zellweger has expressed a desire to play Bridget again.

While both Firth and Grant’s characters vied for Jones’ affection in the first two films, Grant’s character was written off (presumed dead and later found alive) in the third film and replaced by Dempsey.

Firth previously revealed he was returning to play Darcy Bridget Jones’ babyso he could see Zellweger play her beloved character.

“One of the biggest incentives to do this again was to see Renée in the role again,” he said Collider in September 2016. “I love playing Mr. Darcy, but I’m not hungry to play Mark Darcy again. It’s not ambition. But it’s a bit of an ambition to see Renée reprise that role, because I think it’s one of the best characters ever created.

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The Eiffel Tower is closed for the fourth day due to an employee strike https://usmail24.com/paris-eiffel-tower-closed-strike-html/ https://usmail24.com/paris-eiffel-tower-closed-strike-html/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:14:53 +0000 https://usmail24.com/paris-eiffel-tower-closed-strike-html/

Anthony Aranda, a 23-year-old tourist from Peru, had just two days to visit Paris with his cousin, so reaching the top of the Eiffel Tower featured prominently on his to-do list. But on Thursday he had to cross it off that list without setting foot on France's famous Iron Lady. A workers' strike, now in […]

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Anthony Aranda, a 23-year-old tourist from Peru, had just two days to visit Paris with his cousin, so reaching the top of the Eiffel Tower featured prominently on his to-do list. But on Thursday he had to cross it off that list without setting foot on France's famous Iron Lady.

A workers' strike, now in its fourth day, kept the tower closed.

“We're traveling to London next, so this was our last chance,” Mr. Aranda said in the drizzling rain as he looked up at the wrought-iron monument. “At least that was the idea.”

Mr Aranda, who is studying electronics in Spain, said he would get over the disappointment – ​​adding, as striking workers beat drums nearby, that “they are just fighting for their rights.”

But in Paris, just months before the city is due to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, there are concerns that the battle could turn into a protracted and highly visible labor dispute at one of the French capital's most visited monuments. In fact, the location is so symbolic that medals made for the Games will be inlaid with iron from the tower itself.

“It is the image of France,” Olivia Grégoire, the French minister in charge of tourism, told Sud Radioadding that she understood the concerns of Eiffel Tower workers.

The main claim from unions representing the strikers is that financial mismanagement at the Société d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel, which operates the monument, is jeopardizing essential renovation work. The unionized workers have threatened to continue their strike for as long as necessary.

The tower operator and city officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this article. But City Hall has dismissed allegations of neglect, denied that the tower was suffering from dangerous corrosion and expressed confidence that the labor dispute would not continue indefinitely.

“I am not particularly concerned about strikes during the Olympic Games,” said Emmanuel Grégoire, deputy mayor of Paris. the broadcaster Franceinfo said on Wednesday.

He acknowledged that the tower operator had suffered a loss of about 130 million euros, about $140 million, during the pandemic. But he said the city had “never failed in its duty” to the monument.

“The city supports the Eiffel Tower – it is its jewel,” Mr Grégoire added. “We are going to get out of this situation. We trust that the operating company will talk to employees and address their concerns.”

With a height of 380 meters – about three-quarters the height of the Empire State Building, including the spire – the tower attracts almost seven million tourists per year. But few were visible Thursday morning.

Visitors with tickets purchased online were emailed about the closure and reimbursed; the gloomy weather seemed to keep many others away. For the few who stayed behind, the tower was a quick photo stop on the way to sights like the Louvre.

“It's very beautiful,” Barkin Gursoy, a 24-year-old lawyer visiting from Istanbul, said of the tower as he walked by. “Even more beautiful in the rain.”

But unions say beauty is under threat.

The city of Paris owns the Eiffel Tower and is the majority shareholder in the company that operates the tower, with approximately 360 employees. Under an agreement now under review, the company will pay an annual fee to the city: It paid €8 million in 2021 to royalties and almost €16 million in 2022.

Unions say the city is now asking for 50 million euros a year – an amount they fear will hamper the operator's ability to keep the Eiffel Tower in good condition. The monument must be regularly stripped of old paint and got a new coat to prevent rust and other forms of deterioration.

On Thursday, more than fifty striking workers chanted slogans and waved union flags and signs at the staff entrance. A banner depicted Mayor Anne Hidalgo milking the Eiffel Tower and accused her of using the monument as a “cash cow.”

Nada Bzioui, a representative of the Force Ouvrière union for Eiffel Tower workers, said at the scene Thursday that recent painting campaigns had gone over budget and were limited to the outward-facing parts of the tower, hiding internal corrosion.

She said the unions are not opposed to paying the city compensation, but they wanted more financial breathing room. She also questioned the company's continued ability to pay maintenance costs and employee salaries.

“It's a national monument,” Ms Bzioui said. “We can't let it go like this.”

The unions had left the unions in December, on the centenary of the death of Gustave Eiffel, the civil engineer whose company designed and built the monument, over similar complaints. On Thursday, a sign from the union members referred to him: “The town hall is filling up. Sorry, Gustavus.” (It rhymes in French.)

“Workers have been sounding the alarm for months, even years,” said Sophie Binet, head of the Confédération Générale du Travail, France's second-largest union, during a visit to the tower to lend her support.

A handful of tourists watched from a distance as the workers protested. Many onlookers were understanding, including Mariana Pedrosa Ramos Pinto, 43, an English and French teacher from southern Brazil who was in Paris with her husband to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary.

“We were hoping to pass by, but it's OK, we can take pictures,” said Ms. Ramos Pinto as the couple took shelter under a blue umbrella. “It was more to appreciate it from the outside.”

The couple noted that the Brazilian president is, after all, a former union leader. And many visitors already see France as a country where strikes are as common as baguettes.

“We didn't expect to climb up,” said Ms. Ramos Pinto, adding of the protest: “We goods expect something like that.”

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At home Sport IND vs ENG: Desperate England are likely to get 'Bowler' Ben Stokes in the fourth Test in Ranchi England red-ball captain Ben Stokes has not bowled in international cricket since his knee surgery last year. Ben Stokes speaks to the media after the third Test against India. (Image: PTI) Rajkot: Ben Stokes […]

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England red-ball captain Ben Stokes has not bowled in international cricket since his knee surgery last year.

Ben Stokes speaks to the media after the third Test against India. (Image: PTI)

Rajkot: Ben Stokes is likely to return to bowling when they take on India in the fourth Test match starting on February 23 in Ranchi. The England skipper, who underwent knee surgery last year, is yet to resume bowling in full swing but hinted at a possible return in less than a week at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. When he came to India with a spin-heavy side, the England bowling line-up looked weak, with the exception of newcomer Tom Hartley. Even the likes of James Anderson and Mark Wood failed to score against an inexperienced Indian batsman.

Should Stokes run with ball in hand, it will be nothing but a blessing in disguise for the visitors who are trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. With the T20 World Cup in sight, the ongoing series could be Stokes' best platform to see where he stands in terms of his bowling. Interestingly, he will also miss IPL 2024.

“I managed to get my first bowl to 100 percent. I'm not going to lie. I feel really great. As a person, I like to jump around a bit, but things feel really good. I have a whole body to get used to bowling again. It's not a yes, but it's not a no either,” Stokes told Sky Sports.



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Japan's economy shrank late last year, defying expectations for modest growth and pushing the country into recession. Japan's unexpectedly weak economy in the fourth quarter was the result of a slowdown in spending by businesses and consumers struggling with inflation at its highest level in four decades, a weak yen and rising food prices. The […]

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Japan's economy shrank late last year, defying expectations for modest growth and pushing the country into recession.

Japan's unexpectedly weak economy in the fourth quarter was the result of a slowdown in spending by businesses and consumers struggling with inflation at its highest level in four decades, a weak yen and rising food prices.

The end of the year also marked an expected moment: Japan's economy, now slightly smaller than Germany's, took a step back to become the world's fourth-largest economy.

On an annual basis, gross domestic product fell 0.4 percent from October to December, after a revised decline of 3.3 percent in the previous three-month period. Economists had forecast growth of about 1 percent for the fourth quarter.

The figures cloud the prospects for the Japanese economy. Corporate profits are at record highs, the stock market is rising, and unemployment rates are low. But consumer spending and business investment – ​​two key drivers of the economy – are lagging behind.

Shinichiro Kobayashi, chief economist at Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting, said the economy is “polarized” due to higher prices. When corporate profits rise, so do the prices of goods, but wages have not kept up and consumers are reluctant to spend, he said.

A big question will be whether Japanese workers can achieve a meaningful wage increase this year.

“The ball is in the court of the business community,” said Mr. Kobayashi.

The two consecutive quarters of negative growth mean the economy is technically in a recession, but the numbers are preliminary. A sufficiently large revision could negate the recession label.

The soft economic data also complicates an upcoming decision by the Bank of Japan on whether to go ahead with the country's first rate hike since 2007.

Japan's central bank has stubbornly maintained policies aimed at keeping interest rates low and boosting spending – a remnant of its long battle to combat deflation. Many economists had speculated that the central bank could finally change course as early as April if the economy appeared to be on stronger footing.

Marcel Thieliant, head of Asia Pacific at Capital Economics, wrote in a research note that he “doubts” the disappointing fourth-quarter figures will prevent the Bank of Japan from ending negative interest rates in April, even though economic growth will remain 'slow' for years. year.

The persistently weak Japanese yen remains a difficult problem for the central bank. The currency's decreased purchasing power means the cost of goods imported into Japan is rising, increasing the inflationary pressure felt by consumers. However, it tends to benefit the profit figures of many leading Japanese companies that sell goods abroad and bring foreign yen earnings back into the country.

By remaining steadfast in recent years even as the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve have raised interest rates, the Bank of Japan's policies have contributed to the yen's weakness. This has made it attractive for global investors to borrow yen at very low interest rates in Japan and then invest those funds in dollars or euros at much higher interest rates in the West.

Saisuke Sakai, senior economist at Mizuho Research & Technologies, said it appears likely that the domestic economy will contract again in the first three months of this year due to disruptions from January's major earthquake that hit western Japan – a region rich in is in production – has been shaken to its foundations.

This could damage consumer confidence even further.

“If we have three consecutive quarters of negative growth, people would think, 'Is Japan's economy really okay?'” Mr. Sakai said.

With the release of year-end gross domestic product figures, Japan also relinquished its place as the third largest economy after the United States and China, a position it has held since being eclipsed by China in 2010 . Germany now uses this distinction in terms of US dollars, the main currency used in global trade and finance.

In fact, the German economy is also sputtering. The decision to stop buying cheap Russian natural gas and oil after Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent energy costs soaring, even as the country has switched to suppliers in the Middle East, the United States and elsewhere.

Japan could lose its hold on No. 4 in the coming years as its shrinking population struggles to keep pace with the growth of India, the world's most populous country.

Keith Bradsher reporting contributed.

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Kerry Katona showed off her impressive fourth weight loss in a skimpy white bikini on Wednesday as she enjoyed a romantic holiday with her fiancé Ryan Mahoney in Spain.

The former Atomic Kitten singer, 43, and her fitness coach boyfriend Ryan have been dating for five years and got engaged in 2021.

And the duo looked stronger than ever and couldn't keep their hands off each other as they shared several kisses around the pool.

Ryan and Kerry packed on the PDA when they spotted him in the sun as they grabbed Kerry's tight bum.

Kerry looked stylish in her elegant white beachwear as she donned a light blue and white two-piece suit.

Kerry Katona, 43, showed off her impressive fourth weight loss in a skimpy white bikini on Wednesday as she enjoyed a romantic holiday with her fiancé Ryan Mahoney in Spain

The former Atomic Kitten singer and her fitness coach boyfriend Ryan have been dating for five years and got engaged in 2021

The former Atomic Kitten singer and her fitness coach boyfriend Ryan have been dating for five years and got engaged in 2021

She protected her head with a trendy straw beach hat and covered her shoulders with an oversized white shirt.

Ryan showed off his toned physique and tattooed skin as he donned a pair of vibrant, multi-colored swim shorts.

Kerry looked happier than ever in her swimwear after dropping several stones in recent months.

She has adopted a new diet and exercise routine and previously told how she went from a size 16 to a size 8 in just one year, which has also boosted her mental health.

Now weighing a healthy 3.5kg, Kerry incorporates yoga, strength training and cardio training into her daily routine.

Despite previous struggles with yo-yo dieting, Kerry has now taken a balanced approach, combining calorie counting with exercise.

Writing in her OK! magazine column on Monday she said: 'I can't believe how much weight I've lost now – I'm a size 6-8.

“I've been really doing a great job with my training every day and putting a lot of effort into it, so I'm glad it's paying off.”

And the duo looked stronger than ever and couldn't keep their hands off each other as they shared several kisses around the pool.

And the duo looked stronger than ever and couldn't keep their hands off each other as they shared several kisses around the pool.

Ryan and Kerry packed on the PDA when they spotted him in the sun as they grabbed Kerry's tight bum

Ryan and Kerry packed on the PDA when they spotted him in the sun as they grabbed Kerry's tight bum

Kerry looked stylish in her elegant white beachwear as she donned a light blue and white two-piece suit

Kerry looked stylish in her elegant white beachwear as she donned a light blue and white two-piece suit

She protected her head with a trendy straw beach hat and covered her shoulders with an oversized white shirt

She protected her head with a trendy straw beach hat and covered her shoulders with an oversized white shirt

Ryan showed off his toned physique and tattooed skin as he donned a pair of vibrant, multi-colored swim shorts

Ryan showed off his toned physique and tattooed skin as he donned a pair of vibrant, multi-colored swim shorts

At one point, Kerry lay on top of Ryan on the lounge chair

At one point, Kerry lay on top of Ryan on the lounge chair

The duo is enjoying a romantic vacation together and soaking up all the love on Valentine's Day

The duo is enjoying a romantic vacation together and soaking up all the love on Valentine's Day

Kerry looked happier than ever in her swimwear after dropping several stones in recent months

Kerry looked happier than ever in her swimwear after dropping several stones in recent months

She has adopted a new diet and exercise routine and previously told how she went from a size 16 to a size 8 in just one year, which has also boosted her mental health

She has adopted a new diet and exercise routine and previously told how she went from a size 16 to a size 8 in just one year, which has also boosted her mental health

The holidays come as Kerry is reportedly delving into the world of acting after starring in the romantic comedy Finding Forever.

After battling bankruptcy in the past, the TV personality has made millions from racy posts on OnlyFans, and is now 'training her bum' to get in shape for the role.

Kerry shares two daughters Molly, 21, and Lilly, 20, with her ex-husband Brian McFadden.

She married second husband Mark Croft in 2007 and separated in 2011. The exes share daughter Heidi, 16, and son Maxwell, 15.

She was married to the late George Kay from 2014 to 2017 and they had daughter Dylan-Jorge, nine.

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Three people have been killed and a fourth is fighting for her life after a head-on collision on the New England Highway near Armidale in NSW.

Two SUVs – one a black Holden and the other a silver Mazda – collided in the horror crash at around 6.50pm on Saturday.

The Holden driver, a 27-year-old man, and his passenger, a 27-year-old woman, died at the scene.

The driver of Mazda, a 41-year-old man, also died at the scene.

The Mazda's front seat passenger, a 34-year-old woman, was treated by paramedics before being taken to Armidale Hospital in a critical condition.

Three people have died and a fourth is fighting for her life after a head-on collision on the New England Highway near Armidale in NSW.

Two SUVs - one a black Holden and the other a silver Mazda - collided in the crash on the New England Highway (pictured) near Amidale at around 6.50pm on Saturday.

Two SUVs – one a black Holden and the other a silver Mazda – collided in the crash on the New England Highway (pictured) near Amidale at around 6.50pm on Saturday.

“Emergency services were called to the New England Highway, Armidale, at around 6.50pm on Saturday following reports of a two-vehicle crash,” a police spokesman said.

'Upon arrival, New England Police District officers located a black Holden SUV and a silver Mazda SUV, both damaged in a head-on collision.

“A crime scene has been cordoned off and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.”

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Prince William's fourth Earthshot Prize will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, in November, raising the prospect of a royal visit to the country.

The Prince of Wales, 41, has attended every annual awards ceremony for his environmental initiative to date, including events in London in 2021, Boston in 2022 and Singapore in 2023.

His wife Kate, 42, who is currently recovering from abdominal surgery at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor and is not expected to resume official duties until after Easter, traveled to the United States with her husband.

However, she missed the latest event in Singapore after staying home to help her eldest son Prince George, 10, with his “first set of major exams.”

It is unclear whether the prince, whose father King Charles is currently battling cancer, and the Princess of Wales will travel to South Africa for Earthshot Week 2024. MailOnline has contacted Kensington Palace.

Prince William's fourth Earthshot Prize will travel to Cape Town, South Africa in November

For five days events, the Earthshot Prize will celebrate the groundbreaking work of fifteen global environmental solutions.

It will bring together leading innovators, Earthshot Alumni, partners, investors and philanthropists for inspiring conversations and action to catalyze solutions to protect and restore our planet.

The Earthshot Prize is an ambitious global environmental prize that aims to discover and help scale the world's most innovative climate and environmental solutions to protect and restore our planet.

The prize is danced around five 'Earthshots'; simple but ambitious goals to ensure that our communities, oceans and ecosystems can thrive together in harmony for generations to come.

Over the coming months, a rigorous selection process will identify fifteen finalists from around the world, five of whom will receive a £1 million prize to scale up their solutions at the ceremony in Cape Town.

Hannah Jones, CEO of The Earthshot Prize said: 'This is the Earthshot Decade, a decade in which we must reduce CO2 emissions by more than 40 percent and protect 30 percent of nature, oceans and freshwater by 2030.

“The Earthshot Prize nominations remind us that human ingenuity, perseverance and determination can turn the seemingly impossible into the new normal.

'We're excited to work with changemakers and partners across Africa to showcase the incredible innovation emerging on the continent, spark courageous conversations around scale and finance, and collaborate with young makers and filmmakers to tell the story of changemakers across Africa. '

Nearly 400 nominees for this year's award come from Africa, highlighting the groundbreaking creativity and innovation across the continent with the potential to inspire optimism and provide pathways to transformative change around the world.

The Prince of Wales, patron of London's Air Ambulance Charity, attends the London Air Ambulance charity gala dinner at Raffles London at The OWO on Wednesday

The Prince of Wales, patron of London's Air Ambulance Charity, attends the London Air Ambulance charity gala dinner at Raffles London at The OWO on Wednesday

Despite contributing the least to global warming and having the lowest emissions, Africa is the most vulnerable continent to the effects of climate change.

According to the World Meteorological Organization, in 2022 alone, more than 110 million people across Africa were directly affected by weather, climate and water-related hazards.

Earthshot Week kicks off with The Prize's annual awards ceremony, an evening of extraordinary stories and star-studded performances, celebrating the work of the fifteen Earthshot Prize finalists.

The ceremony will be followed by Earthshot+, a day of thought-provoking conversations aimed at amplifying the impact of the Earthshot Prize winners and finalists.

The Prize recently concluded its annual nomination process, culminating in nearly 2,500 entries from 432 official nominators from around the world, doubling the number of nominations from last year.

Nearly 400 of the 2024 nominations are headquartered in Africa, three times more than any previous set of nominations.

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive for the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony in 2022

The Prince and Princess of Wales arrive for the second annual Earthshot Prize Awards Ceremony in 2022

The Prize's first three cohorts of 45 finalists have already had an incredible impact in repairing and regenerating our planet, with more than 1.5 million people directly benefiting from their solutions.

More than 7,000 hectares of land and almost 2.1 million hectares of ocean have been protected or restored, while more than 35,000 tons of CO2 emissions have been reduced, avoided or sequestered. The 2024 Earthshot Prize finalists will be announced in September.

The announcement comes after The Daily Mail's Richard Eden revealed that the Earthshot Prize charity raked in a massive £22.4 million in revenue in its first nine months alone.

At the time of launch, Earthshot was managed by the Royal Foundation, set up by Princes William and Harry in 2009 to further their various charitable ambitions.

But in 2022 the prize was divested and run as a completely separate charity.

While the Royal Foundation transferred £8.6 million, the rest came from various sources, as just published by the Charity Commission shows.

Donations totaled £7 million, while 'gifts in kind' amounted to just over £3 million, and a grant from the American Friends of the Royal Foundation amounted to a further £2.7 million.

The remaining five percent – ​​​​£1.1 million – came from sponsorship and licensing income.

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