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After the European Broadcasting Union permitted Israel to participate in the Gaza conflict, Michael Martin supported national broadcaster RTE’s decision to withdraw from Eurovision.

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Ireland’s Taoiseach has labelled his nation’s withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest as an “act of solidarity”. Ireland and a number of other nations made the decision to withdraw from the competition. following the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)’s decision to allow Israel to participate amidst the Gaza conflict.

The Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, stated that he “fully comprehends” the RTE decision to withdraw. The leaders of Northern Ireland, however, shared differing viewpoints during a joint press conference held at the British-Irish Council.

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said it “won’t make a jot of difference” to the Middle East situation, while Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said it “won’t make a jot of difference.”

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The medical community and journalists were two organizations that Mr. Martin highlighted as heroes of the Gaza war. He added, “This is among other things an act of solidarity with the journalists who were killed while the Gaza war was a humanitarian effort.”

He added: “Without those journalists, the world would not have known to the degree that it knows the horrors of what transpired in Gaza.”

Working alongside other like-minded countries, the Taoiseach stressed the importance of peace and how Ireland can contribute to securing the ceasefire and the peace process.

He also mentioned that the Arab-Partners Peace Initiative was a context for Ireland’s choice to recognize Palestine as a state.

So we’re working with everyone involved to see how we can most directly contribute to the peace process and also allow for the unimpeded flow of crucial humanitarian aid into Gaza, which isn’t going in the required way.

Ms. O’Neill stated that she “absolutely agrees with the decision.” She said, “I believe it’s a wise and wise choice to make.”

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“This is the biggest humanitarian crisis of our time, when genocide is pervasive, and I think countries need to take steps to send a very powerful message,” writes one of the authors.

According to Ms. Little-Pengelly, “I think everyone should be focusing on what is going to actually make a difference in the Middle East.” That includes assisting all efforts to bring a ceasefire to an end.

I’m pleased to see that the UK government and other parties are assisting in stabilizing that peace. Although the situation is very fragile, boycotting a singing competition won’t change much if there is a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie did not attend this year’s carol service at Westminster Abbey despite having previously attended the Princess of Wales’s service on several occasions.

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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have skipped the Princess of Wales’ annual Christmas Carol Concert as the fallout of the scandal surrouding their disgraced father Andrew continues. The daughters of Andrew and Fergie have been regular attendees at Kate’s Christmas Carol service over the years – with Beatrice attending last year with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Eugenie enjoying the service in 2023 with her husband Jack Brooksbank.

Tonight, a whole host of royals supported Kate at her big event, including her husband Prince William, and their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. But Beatrice and Eugenie and their families were noticeably absent. It is reported that they were invited to the event and were touched with their invitations, however, family committments meant both were unable to attend.

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Taking to Instagram, Eugenie said on her stories: ‘Wish Bea and I could have been celebrating tonight with our family. Wishing @princeandprincessofwales such a special evening at her incredible carol service. What an amazing message of love and hope.'”

Their father, Andrew was stripped of his titles several weeks ago following revelations about his association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein andis being forced out of his Royal Lodge home. And even though Beatrice and Eugenie’s mother has also lost her Duchess of York title, the two princesses have been unaffected by any changes. It has been reported that the King is close to his nieces and wants to keep them in the royal fold.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Mike and Zara Tindall, as well as other members of the royal family, including Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife Sophie Winkleman, were also present at the service.

The 1, 6000 guests who have attended the service, which celebrates love in all its forms, are included in the total, which has totaled 1, 6000. The princess praised community leaders who were invited to the service in a letter that will be made available to all guests, telling them that they are “making an extraordinary difference to the lives of others.”

She also praises the virtues of Christmas, which reminds us of how woven our lives are together, and adds that, despite having “at times” a fragmented or uncertain “the festive season” invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another.

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A live illustrator is sketching real-time images of the atmosphere inside the Abbey for the first time at the concert.

Plantersman and horticulturist Jamie Butterworth have created a festive, natural setting outside of the Abbey, acknowledging the value of nature as a source of connection in our lives. In his designs, a large number of stunning British woodland trees are woven with fruits, berries, and Christmas trees in their natural winter state.

After the service, Form Plants in Weybridge returns the living plants and trees there. Additionally, Simon Lycett, a florist and The Royal Horticultural Society, have made donations for Westminster Abbey wreath displays.

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The wreaths were created in collaboration with RHS Ambassadors, schoolchildren, including Dame Mary Berry and Arit Anderson, as well as RHS friends, Angelica Bell and Tom Allen, the comedian from the past.

Hobbycraft also supports a “Connection Tree,” in which guests can add their own named loop to a paper chain adorning the tree, which serves as a reminder of the value of genuine connection.

Eight young performers from the Abbey’s Future Talent, a charity co-founded by the Late Duchess of Kent, performed music for guests between the ages of 13 and 18, who were performing for the Abbey’s musically gifted children from low-income families.

The event will be aired on ITV1 and ITVX’s special Christmas program Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which will return on December 1st.

The broadcast, co-produced by BBC Studios Events and The Royal Foundation, will feature two special films which bring to life the stories of people and organisations who have shown love, joy and compassion to others in their times of need.

Laura Tott, the star of First Dates, expressed her joy at having her second child, but that she had a rather painful birth prior to the birth of her baby daughter.

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As one of the original stars of First Dates, Laura Tott fast became a household name. And so it comes as no surprise that she was inundated with messages of praise and congratulations following the birth of her second child.

The 31-year-old reality TV star shared a sweet photo of Lucy, her baby girl, on social media. Leo, the son of Laura’s two years old, is already a mother.

As she captioned the photo, “Lucy Clarke, you are magic,” followers were able to see her newborn daughter as she lay fast asleep in the photo.

She also shared a stunning video of her son first meeting his new baby sister while she was in a hospital. She wrote, “This was Tuesday night; I’d spent the entire day believing that my pelvic-floor muscles had let me down a lot and that I’d been urching a little all day,” in the hospital post.

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She continued, “Can confirm I hadn’t, my waters had been slowly leaking,” while explaining her challenging experience. Just in case, I called maternity triage several times but kept hanging up until they responded. I was merely clothing myself. I’m definitely in denial at this point about asking the doctors if I’d soon be sent home.

When she realized she had made a mistake and that her labor was actually beginning, Lucy made a dramatic entrance shortly after. Every staff member who assisted us at Tameside Hospital is grateful. You were all amazing, and you were so unbelievably lucky and grateful.

She added that her son’s first encounter with his sister on her grid was a little earlier than she had anticipated. We are smitten, just like Leo.

And it certainly did not take too long before fans rushed to the comment section to send their well wishes. One person said: “What a beautiful moment and you’ve captured it perfectly! Congratulations to you both from Melbourne, Australia.”

Meanwhile her Frist Dates co-star Fred Sirieux posted a heart emoji. But her pregnancy was not an easy one as she previously revealed that she had suffered gestational diabetes, which occurs when a pregnant woman’s body can not produce enough insulin.

Taking to Instagram at the time, she told her followers: “A little pregnancy update. Oh we’ve popped! Nearly in the third trimester now. Mad how second time round you literally forget where you’re up to in pregnancy cos you’re so busy with your toddler. “

She continued, “I could have probably told you how many minutes I was,” adding that I have to check my dates this time around.

She continued, “Sickness finally subsided a few weeks ago.” made up for it by consuming everything at once. Glad I made the most of it since I was informed yesterday that I have gestational diabetes once more. This delivery choice is not affected by this, please. aiming for a VBAC. With only more than 12 weeks left.

Laura left First Dates in 2021 to work as a paramedic and then left for a career in medicine. And she welcomed Leo’s arrival a year later when she wed her partner.

She made the announcement that her second child was coming to her in a message that read, “Life is about to get a little crazier — Baby Clarke Number 2 is due December 2025, and we can’t wait”!

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It’s said that Charlotte Dawson’s relationship with her boyfriend Matt Sarsfield is over, and it’s reportedly over for good.

Matt and Les Dawson have three children together and have been parents for eight years. The pair are said to have called it quits after a “blazing row” was reportedly sparked at the launch party of her tanning brand, Dawsylicious Tanning, which took place last night in Manchester.

Since he blocked her on WhatsApp, it has been claimed that she has “tearfully told pals” that Matt has left her alone in Manchester. The pair have not spoken since. Charlotte and Matt have split, according to a source, and she is now claiming it is for the right reasons.

They claimed to The Sun that they had a “massive row” at the party for her tanning brand in Manchester. They continued, “Charlotte was so upset” at the time of the fallout.”

She continued, “She hasn’t been able to speak with him either because he has blocked her on WhatsApp.” However, it is said that Charlotte is now “putting on” a “brave face” and that she wants to leave “as it is said that she has had enough of Matt.”

However, a Charlotte representative refuted the claims, saying that any suggestions that Charlotte and Matt are still together are untrue.

Charlotte gushed about her plans to wed Matt, her rugby player boyfriend, just a few months ago. The couple tied the knot in 2020, and they soon established a family in 2021 when they welcomed Noah, their first child. Jude, the couple’s second child, was welcomed into the world two years later. In March of this year, Charlotte gave birth to Gigi, her third child.

When questioned about her and Matt’s wedding date, Charlotte responded, “Maybe when things get a little easier with the kids.” I believe I might have to wait for Gigi to walk down the aisle wearing a little dress. I’ll have to in any case. I’m not even able to start planning a wedding right now, Jesus!

In recent years, the couple’s romance has been in turmoil. After discovering that Matt had been sexting another woman, it was reported that Charlotte had kicked him out of last year.

After learning that Matt had sent x-rated messages to someone else, The Mirror revealed that former Celebs Go Dating star Charlotte, 31, had been “left” hurt and humiliated. However, it was later reported that after Matt was left “broken,” she returned him.

After taking him back, Charlotte told Closer magazine, “Of course I was furious when I learned what Matthew had done.”

There is still love there, and that’s what’s important, she said, because the trust has greatly decreased, which is difficult. We are engaged, have two boys, live together, run a business, and are engaged, so we are giving it one last try.

“Everything is moving in the right direction right now.”

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After Sandra Bullock refused to shake his hand in an interview, BBC One DJ Greg James has made her one of the most awkward celebrities he has ever met.

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As one of BBC Radio One’s most sought after DJs, Greg James has probably met the good and the great of Hollywood in his time. But one interview with a Hollywood celebrity left him feeling rather uneasy, which unfortunately has been etched in his memory, as one of the most awkward interviews to date.

While on JaackMaate’s Happy Hour podcast, the radio presenter, 39, revealed that during an interview with Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, he was left feeling a little weird after she refused to shake his hand during their initial introduction.

And she stated that her child had a medical condition. On the podcast, he stated, “I remember Sandra Bullock refusing to shake my hand.”

He continued, “She said it was a junket interview, and they’re really stressful, aren’t they? ” They are terrible. Yes, it was four minutes. Talk to Meryl Streep, please.

Sandra Bullock was the subject of his comments, adding that “I went to shake her hand, and she said, “I’m not shaking hands today, my kid’s not very well. What”?

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She continued, “She believed that if she passed her child’s hand, her hand, and I would become ill with Sandra Bullock’s child’s flu,” he continued.

Although the date of the incident is unknown, his attitude on the podcast made him seem like he was surprised by her decision to avoid bodily contact.

And he acheived his handshake after realizing that she had “been honest” with her justification. He continued, “She might be trying to protect you from the child’s illness and, in my opinion, be being really nice.”

He continued, “Or she might be very bitter. Or. And say, “Someone has made my child ill, so I’m not shaking the hands of strangers once more.”

Fans eluded the comment section for a while to express their views. “Totally accurate,” one person said. She isn’t interested in making you sick. Another user continued, “There are some stories you don’t have to share.”

A third person responded, “I think Greg is being weirdly sensitive about it.” That day, she encounters a ton of people. Her children are ill. She’s either worried that every person she shakes hands with will receive it, or worried that the interviewees will give it something. She doesn’t seem to like you like Greg suggests, so it’s hardly a case of that.

A fourth person added, “What’s an issue with him sharing this story?” after the lengthy thread was in progress. Greg has forged relationships with numerous famous people and recently received an invitation to Taylor Swift’s wedding with Travis Kelce.

He had been honored with an invitation, it was revealed last month during a live broadcast of his show. Greg quickly inquired, “Woah, woah,” after a conversation about her fiance. “Am I coming?”

And Taylor responded, “of course,” in the manner that “obviously”. However, she made sure he would learn more about the date more in-depth than she did by not giving more details.

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When Lorraine Kelly learned that the episodes of her eponymous daytime TV show would be reduced due to ITV cuts, she wasn’t surprised.

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Lorraine Kelly has admitted that she wasn’t surprised when she was told that her eponymous daytime show would be reduced from next year. The TV legend, 66, has been a regular face on ITV for several decades now but as of January 2026, her programme will be slashed to just 30 weeks a year, along with Loose Women, and will also be aired for just thirty minutes instead of a whole hour.

The star has now argued that while it “wasn’t her decision,” it’s still “just a sign of the times” and that a number of her team members are still employed by the broadcaster.

Asked if it came as a shock to her, she said: “Not really. I mean, it’s kind of indicative of the whole industry, really. I’m just glad that we’re still there. We’ve still managed to save some jobs. A lot of my team are going to This Morning. And so yeah, it’s not my decision. It wasn’t a decision that I made.”

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In the end, the former GMTV presenter is pleased to still be able to host the program, where she frequently interviews her favorite celebrities, and reassured viewers that her regulars will continue to host with her.

“I just feel fortunate that I can continue to do what I love to do. What could possibly not be loved, really? This morning, we are. I’m incredibly proud of Brian Cox. My heroes include both the actor and astrophysicist, both Brian Coxes, the two.

It’s a privilege to talk to people like that, I suppose. It’s amazing to watch Jamie Oliver cook something and then eat it, you know. And you’re aware that all of our regulars, including Dr. Hilary, Dr. Amir, Mark Hayes, and Ross King, will still be present next year, just like we’ve known them.

“So I’m happy that we’re going to stay there.” It will be unique. You don’t know what, though? I’ve gone through a lot of regime change. It’s just another one, then. Another one, just now. It’s fine, really. We’ll still be there, and it’ll still be a lot of fun, and I still really, really, really enjoy it. I therefore consider myself fortunate.

Lorraine still has an awful lot coming up, including a Christmas special of her daytime chat show, and early next year she will be guest hosting on BBC Radio Two and will be seen heading to Norway as part of a new documentary. But above all, Lorraine insisted that life will continue to revolve around her Billie, who was born to her daughter Rosie in August 2024.

She continued, “For my New Year’s Resolution, I always say I’m going to look after myself more and I’m going for facials and and get my feet done and you know and all of that sort of stuff.” And I never choose to do it. You’re all too busy, I promise, and to be honest with you, it’s all very nice to have all these things, but Billie’s the main thing is.”

Lorraine and her daughter, who also host the What If? podcast together, have now teamed up with EE to share a glimpse into their Christmas plans, and they both spoke of how grateful they are to have the technology to communicate, especially around the festive season, especially as new research has found that over three quarters of Brits tend to have more than one Christmas to fit in.

“A lot of our Christmas Day is actually going to be spent calling and making incredible video calls to people who live far away, like Graham, my brother, who lives in Singapore,” said Lorraine. We’re not that concerned about our relationship right now, isn’t she? My mother, Rosie’s grandmother, Billie’s great grandmother.

We have a lower priority order than you. The great granddaughter is the focus! Additionally, she wants to visit her. When do you require internet access? When do you require Wi-Fi? so that you can accomplish everything. You’ve got to talk to and see your relatives, right?

Rosie Smith and Lorraine Kelly have collaborated with EE to reveal their Christmas plans and how they are utilizing the company’s broadband and mobile network. According to new research, Brits are getting ready for up to three Christmas Days this year, with families visiting everyone they love from different homes. Find out more about the Christmas campaign at www. ee. eedoesmore.co.uk