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Archive May 2, 2025

Next’s ‘beautiful’ £32 summer dress that’s ‘ideal for sunny climes’

The summer dress, which is available in four colors, is popular with next-level shoppers.

Shoppers are loving the Next summer dress(Image: Getty)

Next-day shoppers are praising a “beautiful” summer dress they’ve been purchasing online. A new favorite may have just dropped from the store, which is well-known for its trendy clothing and accessories.

The 32-piece Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress is also available in stone, red, or black. The dress is available in regular or petite length, though some are quickly out of stock.

This khaki green midi-length dress has a ribbed cotton-blend bodice with stitched detailing, along with a smooth pure cotton skirt with side pockets, according to the product description. “Easy to dress up or down”

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The well-known dress has received positive online reviews from satisfied customers and has an overall rating of four stars. One customer said, “Love the shape it gives me, fits perfectly.”

Another user praised the “very comfortable and true to size.” This dress is gorgeous, according to a third customer, and it’s so practical that it looks great to wear it up or down.

A fourth enthralling customer praised the color and said, “Bought for an upcoming holiday. Next’s cotton summer dresses are ideal for wearing in sunny climates! A side seam pocket on top and a flared cotton skirt are always a plus! Just hoping it doesn’t crease too much, I guess.

Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress
Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress(Image: Next)

Great color and fit, according to another customer. perfect length and appearance. I bought a red one because I adored it so much. Beautiful summer attire for June shopping in Spanish cafes and markets”!

Some customers, however, found the dress to be less impressive. One customer complained that the dress’s neckline was too high and too big, so I didn’t buy it.

Another added, “I purchased the green version of the dress, and it looked great on the model online but not on me!” The vest top portion of the dress is lovely, but the skirt is not so great. I don’t think the dress flatters anyone because I’m a size 14; it’s not at all flattering.

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Next’s ‘beautiful’ £32 summer dress that’s ‘ideal for sunny climes’

The summer dress, which is available in four colors, is popular with next-level shoppers.

Shoppers are loving the Next summer dress(Image: Getty)

Next-day shoppers are praising a “beautiful” summer dress they’ve been purchasing online. A new favorite may have just dropped from the store, which is well-known for its trendy clothing and accessories.

The 32-piece Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress is also available in stone, red, or black. The dress is available in regular or petite length, though some are quickly out of stock.

This khaki green midi-length dress has a ribbed cotton-blend bodice with stitched detailing, along with a smooth pure cotton skirt with side pockets, according to the product description. “Easy to dress up or down”

READ MORE: Debenhams reduces £95 sandals that ‘look good with dresses’ to £42

READ MORE: Five cheap lipsticks ‘just like’ £29 Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk

The well-known dress has received positive online reviews from satisfied customers and has an overall rating of four stars. One customer said, “Love the shape it gives me, fits perfectly.”

Another user praised the “very comfortable and true to size.” This dress is gorgeous, according to a third customer, and it’s so practical that it looks great to wear it up or down.

A fourth enthralling customer praised the color and said, “Bought for an upcoming holiday. Next’s cotton summer dresses are ideal for wearing in sunny climates! A side seam pocket on top and a flared cotton skirt are always a plus! Just hoping it doesn’t crease too much, I guess.

Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress
Khaki Green Woven Jersey Mix Sleeveless Racer Ribbed Midi Dress(Image: Next)

Great color and fit, according to another customer. perfect length and appearance. I bought a red one because I adored it so much. Beautiful summer attire for June shopping in Spanish cafes and markets”!

Some customers, however, found the dress to be less impressive. One customer complained that the dress’s neckline was too high and too big, so I didn’t buy it.

Another added, “I purchased the green version of the dress, and it looked great on the model online but not on me!” The vest top portion of the dress is lovely, but the skirt is not so great. I don’t think the dress flatters anyone because I’m a size 14; it’s not at all flattering.

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CIA releases videos coaxing Chinese officials to leak secrets to US

The CIA has launched a Chinese-language social media campaign calling on government officials in China to switch sides and leak secrets to the United States.

The two videos released on Thursday depict fictional scenes involving Chinese officials who approach the top intelligence agency after becoming disillusioned with the ruling Communist Party of China (CCP).

In one of the videos, an actor depicting a senior CCP member describes the fear he feels for his family as he witnesses officials around him being purged like “worn-out shoes”.

“This man, who has diligently worked his way to the top throughout his life, now profoundly realises that no matter how high his status is, it is insufficient to protect his family in these turbulent and unsettling times”, reads a Chinese-language description of the video on YouTube.

“He yearns to take control of his destiny and find a path to safeguard his family and the achievements he has built through years of hard work. Aware that everything he possesses could vanish in an instant, he is driven to make a difficult but crucial decision to safely reach out to the CIA”.

The videos, which were released on platforms including Facebook, Telegram, Instagram and X, &nbsp, contain instructions on “safely” and “securely” contacting the CIA, including by using the dark web browser Tor.

“One of the primary roles of the CIA is to collect intelligence for the president and for our policymakers”, CIA director John Ratcliffe said in an interview with Fox News.

“One of the ways we do that is by recruiting assets that can help us steal secrets”.

China’s embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Desmond Shum, a Chinese property tycoon-turned-dissident who lives in the United Kingdom, described the CIA campaign as the most “aggressive public move” by the agency against China in living memory.

“This kind of public outreach is exactly the sort of provocation that enrages the CCP – and Xi Jinping personally”, Shum said on X, referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,163

On Friday, May 2, 2018, this is how things are going.

Fighting

  • In a recent drone attack in partially occupied Kherson that left at least seven people dead and more than 20 wounded, Russia accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians.
  • The region’s Moscow-appointed governor claimed that the drone strike hit a market in the town of Oleshky in Kherson at around 9:30 am local time because of the May 1 public holiday.
  • Although neither side’s claims have been independently verified, the Ukrainian military claimed the attack targeted Russian troops and that only military personnel were killed.
  • A Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia, southeast of Ukraine, on Thursday night caused a building to burn, injuring 14 people, with no injuries.
  • The SBU Security Service in Ukraine announced that it had detained a suspect and thwarted the attempted murder of prominent activist and video blogger Sergiy Sternenko. Since 2014, Stickenko has been actively engaged in anti-Russian activism.

Diplomacy

  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, described the landmark mineral agreement signed with the US as a “truly equal agreement that opens up the door for quite a lot of investment in Ukraine.”
  • According to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, the European Union is putting new sanctions on Russia in place. The 27-member bloc would impose sanctions on this as its 17th round.
  • According to a Wall Street Journal exclusive report, Lindsey Graham, a senator from the United States, has become one of the loudest supporters of Ukraine in Washington. Close ally of Trump, Graham, is urging countries that purchase Russian energy and uranium to impose new sanctions and slap-ad tariffs.
  • In an interview with Fox News, US Vice President JD Vance claimed that the conflict in Ukraine is “not going anywhere” and that it is “not going to end any time soon.” Now that each side knows what the other’s terms for peace are, Vance said, it’s up to the Russians and Ukrainians.
  • Julie Davis, a career diplomat with Russian-speaking speaking accents, has been chosen by the Trump administration as their preferred Ukrainian diplomat. Davis will become Kyiv’s charge d’affaires, having worked in the former Soviet Union and the former Soviet Union. To become an ambassador, she will need to have her Senate approval.
  • Even if it irritates his EU neighbors, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says he will fulfill his promise to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow the following week.
  • Russia is hosting celebrations to commemorate World War II’s 80th anniversary.

China says it is ‘evaluating’ Trump administration’s outreach on tariffs

China has stated that it is looking into US proposals to start discussions of US President Donald Trump’s extensive tariffs.

According to a statement released on Friday by China’s Ministry of Commerce, the US has “recently actively communicated messages to China, expressing a desire to engage in discussions.”

China is currently going over this.

Beijing’s comments follow a report earlier this week from Chinese state media that the Trump administration had “proactively reached out” via various channels.

The two largest economies of the world have a de facto reciprocal trade embargo as a result of Trump’s trade war with China.

Businesses and investors have been anticipating signs that Beijing and Washington will ease their stringent tariffs on each other’s goods amid concerns that a drawn-out standoff will seriously harm the world economy.

The International Monetary Fund cut its forecast for 2025’s global growth by 2.8%, down from 3.3% in January, and JPMorgan Chase has predicted a 60% chance of a US recession this year.

According to Christopher Beddor, deputy China research director at the financial services company Gavekal Dragonomics, China appears to be sincere about opening talks if the US is serious.

They already have tariffs in place, but they also have export controls, according to Beddor, who cited the US company’s ability to launch additional investigations.

“The list goes on,” he continued. Most importantly, they are prepared to spur economic growth by reducing the impact. However, because there was a de-escalation, policymakers are also acutely aware that using those tools would be much better.

Trump has repeatedly asserted that his administration is engaging in negotiations with Beijing, a claim that Chinese officials have rejected as “groundless,” while imposing a 145 percent tariff on Chinese exports.

Trump stated on Wednesday that there was a “very good chance” that a trade agreement with China would be “fair.”

China’s Commerce Ministry stated in a statement on Friday that it had maintained a consistent position on the trade dispute.

The ministry declared that “if a fight occurs, we will fight until the end,” and that “the door is open” when it comes to negotiations.

The US unilaterally initiated the tariff war and trade war, and if China wants to talk, it should show sincerity by preparing to correct its errors and rescind the unilateral imposition of additional tariffs, it said.

“Wake up call!”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed that Beijing was eager to talk to Trump about how his tariffs were seriously affecting the Chinese economy in an interview with Fox News on Thursday night.

According to Rubio, “The Chinese are reaching out, they want to meet, they want to talk.” There are people involved in that, they say.

Rubio added that the country should no longer be as dependent on China as it was in the tensions, and that they were a “wake-up call” for the US.

He predicted that if we go this route again in two years, we will be in great trouble and will be incredibly dependent on China. So, I do believe there is a more general debate over whether or not we should purchase anything from them.

‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer Jill Sobule dies aged 66 after fire rips through her home

Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single “I Kissed a Girl”, has died at the age of 66 after a fire broke out at her home, a representative has confirmed

She made her music debut in 1990 with her debut album, “Things Here Are Different” and is known for her hit song “I Kissed a Girl”(Image: Variety via Getty Images)

The music world is mourning the loss of Jill Sobule, known for her 1995 hit single “I Kissed a Girl”, who has tragically died at the age of 66.

The singer-songwriter tragically died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, May 1, as confirmed by a representative to Variety. Jill was scheduled to perform in Denver on Friday at Swallow Hill Music’s Tuft Theater with a show titled “Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F–k 7th Grade and More.”

In light of her passing, the theater will host an informal gathering led by her friend Ron Bostwick from 105.5 FM. Her manager, John Porter, released a heartfelt statement to the publication, saying: “Jill Sobule was a force of nature and human rights advocate whose music is woven into our culture.”

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Jill died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jill died in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota(Image: Getty Images)

He went on to express his personal loss: “I was having so much fun working with her. I lost a client and a friend today. I hope her music, memory, and legacy continue to live on and inspire others”, reports the Mirror US.

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Jill’s booking agent, Craig Grossman, noted: “I was fortunate enough to get to know Jill beyond a professional relationship. No one made me laugh more. Her spirit and energy shall be greatly missed within the music community and beyond.”

Ken Hertz, Jill’s longtime attorney, also shared his sentiments: “Jill wasn’t just a client. She was family to us. She showed up for every birth, every birthday, and every holiday. She performed at our daughter’s wedding, and I was her ‘tech’ when she performed by Zoom from our living room (while living with us) during the pandemic.”

The songstress was born in Denver in 1959 and made her mark on the music scene in 1990 with her debut album, “Things Here Are Different.” Five years on, Jill dropped her eponymous album Jill Sobule, which featured her groundbreaking track “I Kissed a Girl.”

This was one of the first openly LGBTQ+ songs to make it into the Billboard Top 20. The album also boasted her popular single “Supermodel.”

Jill was a staunch human rights advocate, using her music as a platform to address challenging issues such as capital punishment, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Ellen Sobule, and her beloved nephews, Ian Matthew and Robert and Robert’s wife Irina. She is also survived by numerous beloved cousins and countless friends.

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There will be a formal memorial celebrating her life and legacy later this Summer.