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Maura Higgins said ‘I say nothing and the story dies quicker’ before Danny Jones kiss

When confronted by being photographed with male celebrities at high-profile events, Maura Higgins once described her approach.

The 34-year-old former Love Island star recently became the subject of a heated exchange with married McFly actor Danny Jones at a BRITs after-party. She has, however, developed a skill for handling these rumors.

In a December interview with Paul C. Brunson on his We Need to Talk podcast, Maura discussed how to deal with situations where she has been photographed with other famous men, saying, “I don’t really care, I never come out and go, This is so not true.”

You’d be better off just saying nothing, she said, “because I’ve learned that saying nothing will cause the story to end sooner.” I believe I’ve just gotten used to it right away.

Fans claim they could easily spot something between Maura and Danny in the jungle because they spent a lot of time together there.

Because her friends and family are aware of the truth, Maura explained, and that is all that matters. She also discussed her previous relationships, confessing that she doesn’t have a “good track record” in terms of dating, and offered her thoughts on how to complement one another in friendships and partnerships.

She went on to explain her not-so-lucky love life further by saying, “I mean, I’ve not had a great relationship history,” according to the Daily Star. After the conversation, she later admitted that, in contrast to her best friend, every guy has just let me down. If I’m expecting that, I’m also expecting that I’ll never be in a good relationship.

The reality TV star has previously been linked to romantic rumors with Pete Wicks and Giovanni Pernice from TOWIE and Curtis Pritchard and Chris Taylor from Love Island.

Fans are talking about the most recent incident where she and her I’m a Celeb campmate exchanged a kiss. As they sat in a line of sight, a photo taken by the Sun shows Danny, who has been married to his wife since 2014, kissing Maura on the lips as they spoke. They “seemed to be having a great time,” according to a source who added, “They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.”

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Anthony Hopkins’ estranged relationship with his only child and why he has moved on

The well-known Welsh actor, director, and producer Anthony Hopkins has opened up about his tense relationship with his only child, Abigail.

The pair haven’t spoken to one another in over 20 years, according to reports. During their marriage, which lasted from 1966 to 1972, he and his ex-wife Petronella Barker had a daughter named Abigail. Anthony has acknowledged the difficulties in his relationship with Abigail in previous interviews by saying he “had not been a good father.” He has made the claim that he “doesn’t care” about the situation, suggesting that he has found peace with it despite years of inaction.

Anthony discussed his previous marriage and his relationship with his daughter in an interview with the New York Post. It was a painful period in my life, according to Announce, and there is nothing I can discuss it. I suppose I’m selfish. My husband and I haven’t been good parents. Anthony described the past as “sealed” in an interview with The Sunday Times. I have regrets. Things cannot be undone. You must move forward with life; “Live it and you’ll never look back.”

Anthony Hopkins and his only daughter Abigail (Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) have a bitter relationship.
Anthony revealed that he hadn't spoken to Abigial in decades
Anthony revealed to Getty Images that he hadn’t spoken to Abigial in years.

Abigail previously stated that she would see her father, but perhaps once a year, in relation to her relationship with him. I’m feeling a little down, but I must move on. See him, and then not, has always been that way. Then, she said in a 2006 interview with the Telegraph, there was a row when I was 16 years old.

Anthony is best known for his Oscar-winning role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the 1991 film Silence of the Lambs. He has appeared in numerous well-known movies over the course of his distinguished career, including The Father (2019) and The Remains of the Day (1993). Anthony is regarded as one of his greatest talents, having won numerous awards, including numerous Oscars and BAFTAs. The actor appears content with focusing on his career and personal life, not his daughter, despite his incredible success and fame.

The Hannibal star admitted in a recent interview that he doesn’t care or know if he is a grandfather because of how bitterly separated they are. The 80-year-old was questioned about his 48-year-old daughter’s potential children during a conversation with the Radio Times. He responded, “I have no idea. People split up. You know that families split up and “get on with your life.” People make decisions, of course. In any way, I don’t care. He responded, “Well, it is cold, I know. because of the cold. It’s similar to John Osborne’s response when someone said, “Mr. Osborne, your play is offensive,” and he responded, “Life is offensive.”

You don’t have to like your family, he added. Children dislike their fathers, of course. There is no such thing as “love.” But why did their relationship become strained? The actor’s alcoholism, his physical distance from Abigail’s mother, and his attitude toward her appear to have caused them to refrain from speaking. Abigail, a resident of London, has been upset by her father’s “heartless” comments, according to her friends, and that her lack of a sense of self-worth has had a “big impact” on her life.

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Raphinha Earns 10-Man Barca Tight First Leg Win At Benfica

Despite the Catalan giants having 10 players in the starting lineup for the majority of the game, Raphinha won the Champions League last-16 match 1-0 at Benfica on Wednesday.

Midway through the first half of the scoreless encounter in Lisbon, teenage defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off.

Before the second leg of the match on Tuesday, Raphinha scored after 61 minutes to give Barcelona’s five-time winners a slim lead over Bruno Lage’s side.

READ ALSO: In Champions League Last-16 First Leg, Liverpool defeated PSG 1-0.

After drawing in a match that many people believe is favorable, Barcelona are expected to win the competition again this year.

On a tense evening in the Portuguese capital, Hansi Flick reaffirmed that there was no such thing as an “easy” tie before the game, and the coach was proven right.

On March 5, 2025, SL Benfica and FC Barcelona play at Estadio da Luz stadium in Lisbon in a first leg football match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona, Brazil’s #09 Arthur Cabral (L) and Barcelona’s #04 Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva (L). (Photo by Patricia DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP)

After his team won, the German coach declared to the team chapeau, “I’m very proud.”

“This is a big win because it was difficult to play with 10 players in the 22nd minute,” said one player.

Wojciech Szczesny made amends by making two of his best saves as Barca were held to a goal in the final half of the group stage against Benfica in January despite making two high-profile errors.

After a few seconds, Szczesny made a wise save to deny Benfica’s Kerem Akturkoglu, and the opening act showed that both teams were returning from Barcelona’s wild 5-4 victory in Lisbon.

“The last time I didn’t think (Szczesny) left here very happy,” said Barca midfielder Pedri.

He “save a lot” (tonight), one of which is “between the sticks” and “it’s great to have him” when the game first begins. “He saved a lot (tonight), one where you start the game on a bad footing.”

As Barca threatened, Dani Olmo fired a narrow shot wide at the other end before Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin made a stunning triple save to keep the score level.

The Ukrainian mopped up Lamine Yamal’s attempt from the rebound and then parried Dani Olmo’s prodded effort before making a brilliant stop to thwart Robert Lewandowski’s conversion from point blank range.

We knew how to defend, according to the statement.

Portugal’s #04 Antonio Silva speaks during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League against SL Benfica at the Lisbon Estadio da Luz stadium on March 5, 2025. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP)

After 22 minutes, Cubarsi, 18, was sent off for Barcelona.

Vangelis Pavlidis, who had scored a hat-trick in the group game, was scythed down by the Spaniard as he ran through on goal.

Szczesny saved Ronald Araujo’s free kick from Orkun Kokcu, who was then replaced by Olmo Flick for the defender.

After Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a severe knee injury in September, Barcelona released the Polish goalkeeper, who also performed well in a save to prevent Akturkoglu’s header before the break.

Before Raphinha broke the deadlock, Szczesny made another effective intervention to keep Pavlidis at bay early in the second half.

On March 5, 2025, SL Benfica and FC Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder #16 Fermin Lopez, Barcelona’s Polish forward #9 Robert Lewandowski, and Barcelona’s French defender #23 Jules Kounde celebrate the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football game at Estadio da Luz stadium in Lisbon. Barcelona won 0-1. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP)

After Flick replaced Yamal with Ferran Torres in the opening half, Raphinha stepped up to win the ball back high up and wallop a low, deflected effort home from distance.

The forward had the best career of his career in his ninth Champions League goal in nine games.

“We had to be focused, we had a chance in our heads, and if we did, we had to score,” Raphinha said.

In the final stages, Barcelona frantically defended as Szczesny and Benfica battled it out for the ball.

When Szczesny felled Andrea Belotti, the hosts believed they had won a penalty, but a mistake occurred during the build-up, and Barcelona stayed in control.

“We already knew how to defend,” Pedri continued.

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Trump threatens Palestinians in Gaza: If you hold captives, ‘you are DEAD’

As part of a demand to release all Israeli prisoners in the area, US President Donald Trump has threatened Hamas and the people of Gaza.

Trump reiterated his warning that if the captives aren’t released in a social media post on Wednesday.

Your final warning, please! Now is the best time to leave Gaza, according to Trump, for the leadership, while they still have a chance.

Additionally, to the people of Gaza, “A beautiful future awaits, but not if you hold hostages.” You are DEAD if you do! Make a “SMART” choice.

The White House confirmed that Washington and Hamas were speaking to each other shortly after the president made the comment.

Trump has vowed to force the US to “own” the Palestinian territory and for the displacement of Gaza’s entire population.

How the “beautiful future” Trump promised to the people of Gaza fit into his ethnic cleansing strategy is unclear. Prior to this, Trump claimed that Palestinians would not be able to reclaim the area under his proposal.

“Shalom Hamas” means “Hello and Goodbye – You can choose.” If you don’t release all of the hostages right away, or wait until afterward, return all of the bodies of the victims, or you’ll be done,” Trump wrote.

You are sick and twisted, and only the sick and twisted keep bodies, only the sick and twisted keep it! Not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t act as I command because I will give Israel everything it needs to finish the job.

Over the years, Israel has used the bodies of hundreds of Palestinians as a bargaining chip through necroviolence.

Trump has previously made similar threats, but Hamas has vowed to release the prisoners only as a result of the ceasefire agreement.

Israel has resisted moving forward to the next phase of the ceasefire, which would result in the end of the conflict and the release of all captives. The first phase of the deal came to an end last week.

Instead, Netanyahu’s government, which has support from Trump, has attempted to extend the first phase to free more prisoners without a commitment to a lasting ceasefire.

Israel has also blocked any humanitarian aid, including food, fuel, and medicine, entering Gaza, which has sparked outcry from the United Nations and other nations.