With King Charles and Prince Harry seemingly taking their first steps to reconciliation after their long-awaited reunion, Jennie Bond reveals what it might mean for Harry’s wife Meghan
Harry and Meghan with King Charles
With King Charles and Prince Harry finally having a face-to-face meeting after months of speculation – attention has turned to what will happen next.
The Duke of Sussex reunited with the King for the first time in 19 months, revealing his father was “great” shortly after their private tea at Clarence House. Harry spent 55 minutes at the London residence, with hopes growing that it will mark a turn in relations between father and son, after Harry claimed his father was not speaking to him.
The rift, exacerbated by Harry and wife Meghan railing against the royals in their Netflix documentary and Harry’s book, Spare, means that Charles has barely seen his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan with their children Archie and Lilibet
Harry says he is unable to bring his wife and children to the UK(Image: BACKGRID)
Six-year-old Archie has only seen his grandfather a handful of times, while four-year-old Lilibet has only met him once, three years ago.
And according to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, the big question is will Harry bring his children to see his UK-based relatives.
She told the Mirror: “I’m sure it’s something that Charles would love, and Harry wants them to know and understand their heritage. But how can he square it with his complaints about the UK being unsafe unless he has full protection?”
One of the stumbling blocks that has prevent Harry from bringing his whole family to the UK in recent years is a change to his security arrangements while here.
Prince Harry arrives at Clarence House on Wednesday afternoon to see his dad(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
In May, he lost his appeal over the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office for the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the UK.
After the defeat of his Court of Appeal challenge, he told the BBC that he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK” as they would not automatically be entitled to police protection.
Harry’s level of security changed in 2020 when he and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to California for financial and personal freedom.
But Jennie added: “An invitation to stay at a royal residence would solve it. But would that work? And would Meghan be welcome? Would she want to come? I rather doubt it. She’s happy doing her ‘thing’ in the States.
“Harry’s relationship with Charles has been scarred, deeply scarred, by all of this. But now they have stated talking again, it makes you think: was it all really necessary?”
FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for United States congressional scrutiny over his leadership of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, following early reported missteps, including his erroneous announcement on social media that “the subject” in the killing was in custody.
Patel is set to appear on Tuesday and Wednesday before the Senate and House judiciary committees, during which he is expected to answer questions not just about how the FBI handled the Kirk case, but also whether he can stabilise an agency fragmented by political fights and internal upheaval since his appointment, as toxic political divisions plague the nation.
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US President Donald Trump praised Patel on Saturday for the speed with which the bureau identified and captured Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson.
But that has not stopped criticism even from fellow conservatives, who have started to wonder if Patel is qualified to head the country’s top law enforcement body of 38,000 employees, including 13,000 agents.
In a statement posted on X on Friday, Christopher F Rufo, a fellow at the conservative think tank Manhattan Institute, wrote that it was “time for Republicans to assess whether Kash Patel is the right man to run the FBI”.
“He performed terribly in the last few days, and it’s not clear whether he has the operational expertise to investigate, infiltrate, and disrupt the violent movements — of whatever ideology — that threaten the peace in the United States,” he added.
“I’ve been on the phone the last few days with many conservative leaders, all of whom wholeheartedly support the Trump Administration and none of whom are confident that the current structure of the FBI is up to this task,” Rufo further said.
Conservative commentator Erick Erickson also weighed in, writing on X, “The FBI situation is concerning.”
An earlier report by The Guardian newspaper said Patel was also ridiculed by far-right groups for his “clumsy response” to Kirk’s killing.
The latest questions on Patel’s qualifications arose hours after Kirk’s killing.
While agents investigated, Patel posted on X: “The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody.” It turned out to be wrong. Patel soon after posted that the person in custody had been released.
Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, a Republican, described Patel’s misstep as “amateur hour” and questioned his professionalism.
As the search stretched on, Patel angrily vented to FBI personnel on Thursday about what he perceived as a failure to keep him informed, including that he was not quickly shown a photograph of the suspected shooter, according to The Associated Press news agency.
The day Kirk was killed, Patel also faced a lawsuit from three FBI senior executives fired in an August purge that they characterised as a Trump administration retribution campaign.
Among them was Brian Driscoll, who, as acting FBI director in the early days of the Trump administration, resisted Department of Justice demands for names of agents who investigated the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol.
Driscoll alleged in the lawsuit that he was let go after he challenged the leadership’s desire to terminate an FBI pilot who had been wrongly identified on social media as having been part of the agency’s search for classified documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
Patel is also facing other questions, including his pursuit of Trump’s grievances long after the Russia investigation ended, and a realignment of resources that has prioritised the fight against illegal immigration and street crime.
“Because of the scepticism that some members of the Senate have had and still have, it’s extremely important that he perform very well at these oversight hearings,” said Gregory Brower, the FBI’s former top congressional affairs official.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Hundreds of tickets for the India vs Pakistan cricket match at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai remain unsold on the morning of the fixture, a rare occurrence for a cricket match between the South Asian archrivals.
With less than eight hours before the start of the 6:30pm (14:30 GMT) game, tickets were available on Sunday in three stands and one hospitality section of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on the tournament’s official ticketing website.
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Tickets priced at $205 in the premium stand, as well as those costing $245 in the east and west pavilion stands, were available in their dozens.
Seats were also available in one of the several hospitality stands, costing $1,645 apiece.
While the tournament’s organisers – the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) – have not made an official comment on the unsold tickets, local fans blame the hot weather in the Gulf nation as a major discouraging factor.
“September is one of the hottest months in this part of the world, with high temperatures and extreme humidity, making it difficult to be outdoors even in the evenings,” Shahid Khan, a Dubai resident, told Al Jazeera.
“While players may get paid to play in this weather, fans have to spend large amounts of money to purchase tickets. Why would they do that to suffer in the heat?”
The temperature in the evening, close to the match start time, is forecast at 36C (95F), with humidity touching 50 percent.
Al Jazeera reached out to the ACC but was told the official ticket sale figures would be confirmed once the match gets under way and no comment would be made on the sales until then.
Cricket experts believe the highly strained political relations between India and Pakistan, who were involved in an intense four-day cross-border conflict in May, are also to be blamed.
“Some fans have decided to boycott the fixture in order to register their protest against their government’s decision to go ahead with the match despite the ongoing bitterness against the neighbour,” Indian cricket writer Kuldip Lal told Al Jazeera in the lead-up to the match.
While it is not unusual to spot vacant seats in cricket matches in the UAE, tickets for an India-Pakistan men’s cricket match in any part of the world sell like hot cakes on most occasions.
Typically, tickets sell out within a few hours of going on sale, especially for global and regional tournaments such as ICC World Cups or the Asia Cup.
Sharing snaps as she got ready from an event, Molly-Mae showed off her covetable purple Stanley Cup, which is still available to shop at one retailer
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You can still shop Molly-Mae’s exact purple Stanley Cup at only one retailer(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram)
Due to popular demand, getting your hands on the viral Stanley Cup can be hard, especially if you have your heart set on a particular colour. The TikTok-famous drinking tumbler has over 4.5 billion video views on the platform and repeatedly sells out – at one point, it even had a waitlist of 150,000 people.
More than just a water bottle, the aesthetically pleasing tumbler is a must-have accessory at this point, with a whole host of celebrities such as Molly-Mae Hague having been spotted sipping from theirs. While many colourways aren’t always in stock, including Molly-Mae’s go-to shade, which is currently sold out on Stanley’s own website, the purple IceFlow Flip Lilac Travel Tumbler she’s been using recently is still in stock at Argos for £41.
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Molly-Mae shared snaps of her purple Stanley IceFlow Flip Lilac Travel Tumbler(Image: Molly-Mae Hague/Instagram/Argos)
Designed with a built-in flip straw for satisfying sipping, the IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is a bestseller for a reason. It maintains iced beverages frozen for an impressive 48 hours and features a folding handle for effortless transportation. Like most Stanley bottles, it fits comfortably in various cup holders, whether in your car or on gym equipment.
Perfect for daily commutes, keeping beside your bed and during workouts, simply click it closed and the leak-proof mechanism will protect you. If you’re slightly uncertain whether the Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is genuinely watertight, customer reviews confirm this is indeed the case, describing it as ‘one of the best bottles I have had!’
Some Stanley enthusiasts are claiming they favour this 0.89 litre water bottle over the Quencher that contains 1.2 litres. One customer commented: “Ice stays solid as ice for 12 hours. So easy to clean and use. Doesn’t drip or leak. Will not return to Chilly’s ever again. These are absolute game changers, and you’ll not regret purchasing. Absolutely worth the price. These are also more compact and sensible compared to the Quenchers and still a decent size too.”
Another revealed: “I don’t think you understand the amount of love this cup deserves until you buy it. For a girl who loves travelling, this cup is amazing. It fits well in the upholder, and the foldable straw makes it leak-proof, making it great for when you are on the move. As well as the foldable handle, this aesthetically pleasing cup is absolutely amazing.”
Another fan wrote, “I drive a lot around the UK working nights and days. The bottle fits perfectly in my van cup holder, keeps everything super cool, and is even better for when you’re in the gym!! I wish I’d bought one sooner.”
It has received some negative feedback, however, with someone saying: “My only downside for me is that the bottle in itself, when empty, is heavy and obviously made heavier when liquid and ice are added. For me, it would be an issue if the handle weren’t what it is. But, due to the size and comfort of the handle, the weight isn’t that bad, especially as you don’t have to tip it to drink; you can use both hands or one hand to hold it with the use of the internal straw.”
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You can find Molly-Mae’s purple IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler from Argos for £41. Or, you can find similar Stanley Tumblers from John Lewis for £40 or from Amazon for £68.25.
Terence Crawford stunned Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight world boxing crown on Saturday, becoming the first man to win undisputed titles in three weight divisions.
In a fight of razor-thin margins, Crawford poured it on in the closing rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory, improving his unblemished record to 42-0 with 31 knockouts.
Crawford, 37, had jumped up two weight categories to vie for history, having already counted undisputed titles at super lightweight and welterweight among his titles in four — now five — weight classes.
Dana White, CEO and president of the UFC, awards the belt to Terence Crawford after Crawford won by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) against Canelo Alvarez (not pictured) in their undisputed super middleweight title fight during Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
He silenced critics who claimed his sparkling resume was packed with sub-standard opponents and quieted a raucously pro-Alvarez crowd of 70,482 at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
Praise For Opponent
Judge Steve Weisfeld scored the bout 116-112 for Crawford, while Tim Cheatham and Max DeLuca scored it 115-113 for the American, who had nothing but praise for his opponent.
“Canelo is a great champion,” Crawford said. “I’ve got nothing but respect for Canelo. I’m a big fan of Canelo, and he fought like a champion today,” he added.
Terence Crawford speaks to the media during a press conference following his undisputed super middleweight title fight where he defeated Canelo Alvarez (not pictured) by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) during Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Alvarez, 35 and a world champion in four divisions, fell to 63-3-2.
Crawford frustrated Alvarez with his agility and speed, losing none of his quickness as he stepped up to the 168-pound (76.2-kg) category.
He weighed in at the same 167.5 pounds as Alvarez, a career high for Crawford, who had never fought above 147 pounds until last year, when he weighed 153.5 in a unanimous decision victory over Israil Madrimov.
Canelo Alvarez (R) throws a right punch against Terence Crawford (L) in their undisputed super middleweight title fight during Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Alvarez, boxing’s biggest star for the past decade, simply couldn’t get at him as Crawford used his jab and landed combinations with a vengeance in the closing rounds after wearing the champion down.
Crawford raised his arms and then sank to his knees when the final bell rang, having earned grudging admiration even from the pro-Alvarez crowd.
‘Defeat Doesn’t Define Me’
The Mexican, who will reportedly make $100 million for the fight, suffered his first defeat since dropping a unanimous decision to Dmitri Bivol in May 2022 in a bid for the light heavyweight title.
“A defeat does not define me. Crawford is a great fighter, and you have to give him credit. But I feel the same… I feel good sharing the ring with great fighters like him. If we do it again, it will be great,” Alvarez insisted as he opened the door to a rematch.
Canelo Alvarez speaks to the media during a press conference following his undisputed super middleweight title fight where he was defeated by Terence Crawford (not pictured) by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) during Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Crawford’s Hand Speed
There was little to separate the two through the first six rounds.
In a measured first round from both fighters, Alvarez landed one solid body shot, and he pressed forward more aggressively in the second round, continuing to work the body in a bid to slow the challenger down.
The action was picking up in the fourth, Crawford landing more combinations and proving a slippery target.
Crawford’s hand speed was making a difference in the sixth, and in the seventh, he was making use of his longer reach and outworking the champion, who came off worse in most exchanges.
(L-R) Canelo Alvarez throws a punch at Terence Crawford in their undisputed super middleweight title fight during Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix/AFP (Photo by Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Both fighters came out firing in the ninth, Crawford punishing Alvarez with a string of combinations.
The American was shaken by an accidental headbutt, but he continued to pour it on and Alvarez could find no answer.
“Thank you. Thank you to all the supporters, thank you to all the haters. We made this a great event,” Crawford told the fans.
Terence Crawford is seen with his belts following his undisputed super middleweight title fight, where he defeated Canelo Alvarez (not pictured) by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113) during Netflix’s Canelo v Crawford Fight Night at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
The bout was promoted by Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season, which inked Alvarez to a four-fight deal that made him the latest in a growing list of boxers to flock to the kingdom for mega paydays.
Riyadh Season teamed with UFC mastermind Dana White to promote the fight that was streamed globally by Netflix.
Celebrity-Packed Match
Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson and Mexican ring icon Julio Cesar Chavez were among a raft of current and former fighters among the celebrities in attendance.
Stars of the entertainment world on hand included Oscar-winner Charlize Theron and actors Mark Wahlberg, Jason Statham, and Charlie Sheen, Grammy-winning musician Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Marc Anthony, and YouTuber MrBeast.
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On the undercard, France’s Christian Mbilli and Guatemala’s Lester Martinez brawled to a split decision draw over 10 action-packed rounds, Mbilli retaining his WBC interim super middleweight belt.
Cameroon-born Mbilli is now 29-0 with one draw and 24 knockouts, and as holder of the “interim” tag will have his eye on challenging Crawford — if this wasn’t the American’s last fight.
Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner has admitted to having a ‘two-week fling’ with a beauty clinic boss just two weeks after marrying his wife Sinead Skinner
Thomas Skinner has revealed he was in a ‘mad headspace’ after tragedy struck before his fling(Image: Getty Images)
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner has opened up on the heartbreaking tragedy he suffered shortly before cheating on his wife Sinead.
The Apprentice star, 34, has admitted he had a ‘two-week fling’ with a beauty clinic boss, just two weeks after he and wife Sinead tied the knot in May 2022.
Thomas has said the fling was the “biggest mistake” of his life and admitted all to his wife, telling her he had “f**ked up” and she forgave him.
As he confessed to his past, Thomas told of a heartbreaking tragedy which sent him into a “mad headspace” the day before he met beauty clinic boss Amy Lucy Rourke. Thomas revealed a friend, called Big Mark, had died shortly before the fling, leaving him “distraught”.
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Thomas recently came under fire after storming out of a Strictly Come Dancing roundtable interview(Image: @bbcstrictly/Instagram)
Thomas rose to fame on The Apprentice
Speaking of his late friend, he said: “He was like a father figure.
“I was homeless and this fella took me in. And he died the day before I met her.”
Thomas added that “grief can make you do daft things” but insisted he wasn’t “making excuses” for his actions but confessed he was in a “sort of mad headspace”. “That part of my life I blacked out and moved on from,” he added to The Sun.
The Apprentice star met the woman while at a pub and claims she offered him “cosmetic slimming treatments”. The pair had a “two-week fling” but Thomas said guilt took over after he slept with her. He then confessed all to his wife, who was “distraught” and “upset”.
Thomas understood if Sinead, who he shares three children with, never wanted to speak to him again but his wife, who he calls his “rock”, forgave him. He added: “She’s the person I adore more than anything in the world. And I let her down, I’m ashamed, I’m so fortunate my wife’s forgiven me, she didn’t deserve it. I was a selfish person.”
Tom is married to Sinéad Chambers and they are proud parents to three children(Image: iamtomskinner/Instagram)
The couple have since moved on from the heartache and are the happiest they’ve been, with Sinead supporting him throughout his Strictly experience.
A spokesperson for Amy Lucy told the Mirror: “This has been an incredibly stressful and painful chapter in Amy Lucy’s life. She did not have a fling with Mr Skinner, she had a relationship with him and was deceived then treated appallingly. She will consider her response and speak her truth in due course.”
Thomas’ confession comes days after he hit the headlines after walking out of a roundtable interview to promote his upcoming stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
Thomas had taken issue with a reporter recording an interview during a press day for Strictly at Elstree Studios ahead of the BBC show’s return. He was said to have ‘snatched’ a reporter’s phone and ‘stormed out’ of it as he was asked about the launch.
Thomas later addressed the situation in a post on Instagram, as reported at the time. He said: “To set the record straight of the back of yesterday. During one of the interviews, a journalist placed their phone on the table to record the conversation.
“I happened to catch a glimpse of the screen and saw numerous messages – not about Strictly but about a personal story from my past. I’ve been through some difficult times in my life, which I have worked hard to move on from. In that moment, seeing it there caught me off guard. I felt it was best to step away and gather myself.”
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Skinner went on: “This had nothing to do with Strictly or the interviews themselves. I’m sorry I picked up someone else’s phone, and I don’t even know if the journalist realised their messages were visible, and I don’t want to suggest any bad intentions on their part.
“What I do want to say is how excited I am to be part of Strictly this year. I’m so grateful for all the love, kindness and support I’ve been shown so far. It means the world to me, and I can’t wait to give it my all on that dancefloor. Bosh.”
