Retiring Waerea-Hargreaves set to miss Grand Final

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After serving a three-game suspension, rugby football league prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will miss Saturday’s grand final against Wigan.

The 36-year-old will now play for the last time in his career if the punishment is upheld.

In Saturday’s semi-final win over St Helens, the former New Zealand international was accused of a Grade C head contact offence.

After 14 years with the Sydney Roosters, Waerea-Hargreaves signed for the Robins on a one-year deal for the 2025 season.

He won the Challenge Cup and League Leaders’ Shield with 18 Super League appearances for the club.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Western parts found in Russian drones, missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, claims that parts are stuffed into Russian drones and missiles that Russia has fired at his nation.

Zelenskyy claimed in a social media post on Monday that tens of thousands of components from businesses in the United States, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan, and China were contained in the hundreds of weapons used in Russian attacks over the past two nights.

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According to him, “about 1,500 were in Iskanders, 192 in Kinzhal missiles, and 405 in Kalibrs,” “nearly 100, 688 of foreign-made parts were in the launched attack drones.”

He made the accusation in response to Ukraine’s and some of its European partners’ demands for stricter sanctions and stricter oversight to close trade gaps created by Russia’s invasion of its neighboring nation in February 2022.

Due to the significant contribution that US and UK companies have made to mobilizing military and financial support for Ukraine as it fights Russia’s invading forces, Zelenskyy’s inclusion was noteworthy.

According to the Ukrainian president, US companies produce converters for missiles from Shahed-type drones and Shahed-type drones, sensors for unmanned aerial vehicles and Kinzhal missiles, and microelectronics for missiles. He added that British businesses make microcomputers for controlling drones.

According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine is putting new sanctions on those who aid Russia in its war. Additionally, detailed information on each business and product has been provided to Ukraine’s partners.

Before a meeting of the G7 sanctions coordinators, a body that oversees sanctions regimes among the group of the world’s wealthiest nations, Zelenskyy demanded more robust measures. He has long called on nations around the world to stop Russia’s war machine from funding and equipping.

Ukrainian intelligence official Oleh Alexandrov claimed over the weekend that Kyiv has proof that China has been assisting Moscow in identifying targets in Ukraine. He claimed that “there is evidence of a high level of cooperation between Russia and China in conducting satellite reconnaissance of the Ukrainian territory to identify and further explore strategic objects for targeting.”

Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, said Russia has “own capabilities, including space capabilities, to accomplish all the tasks the special military operation poses.” He denied relying on China’s satellites.

As a number of European nations have been experiencing a wave of suspicious drone activity, Zelenskyy made his statement.

Unmanned aerial vehicles have been spotted over military installations and slowed down air traffic. Russia has been blasted by some governments and given the impression that Moscow is testing NATO’s air defenses.

Vladimir Putin has mocked nations accusing Moscow of being behind the drone attacks, and Russia has denied responsibility.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who claimed his country assumes Russia is the source of the activity, made the remarks on Monday that the Kremlin labeled as “baseless.”

Meghan Markle insider’s furious response to backlash over video near Diana crash site

A source close to the Duchess of Sussex has taken aim at those criticising her video from Paris, apparently filmed close to where Princess Diana was involved in a fatal car crash in 1997

Meghan Markle has come in for heavy criticism for posting a video from her short trip to the French capital for Paris Fashion Week, in which she drove close to the site where Princess Diana was killed in a car crash.

And now a source close to the Duchess of Sussex has hit back at the backlash, saying it was “insensitive” to link the video to her late mother-in-law. Meghan posted the video on Saturday after attending a Balenciaga fashion show, in which she had her feet up on the car seat and then showed off the nearby sights. Many noted these included the Pont Alexandre III and the Pont des Invalides bridges, which are on the iconic River Seine.

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From the clip, it seems she was heading towards the Pont d’Alma bridge, which is next to the Pont d’Alma tunnel where Princess Diana, Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul died in car crash August 1997.

Some royal fans and commentators alike were outraged by the video, with some online calling the clip “thoughtless” and “bewilderingly tasteless”. One even called the short video “insensitive beyond belief”.

But responding to reports about the Instagram story, a Sussex source told Newsweek : “They have chosen, at a complete stretch I might add, to draw the most tenuous, tenuous link between an Instagram post and the death of Harry’s mother. That for me is the insensitive bit.” The source also told Newsweek that Meghan did not know the underpass was nearby.

Meghan Markle caused a stir after making a dramatic appearance at Paris Fashion Week on a surprise trip to the French capital. The visit marked Meghan’s first trip to mainland Europe in three years, with Prince Harry nowhere to be seen.

Meghan travelled to Paris on Saturday, where she attended the Balenciaga show for their Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear design showcase, as she dressed head-to-toe in the iconic luxury brand.

Many asked why Meghan appeared at this particular show during the event, and it appears she is friends with the fashion designer Pierpaolo Piccioli – Balenciaga’s new creative director – who wore his designs when he previously worked at Valentino.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of creative director for the house, attended the Balenciaga show in Paris on Saturday night, according to a spokesman for the duchess.

“This marks her first time back to the shows in over a decade. Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage.

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“She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.” The Mirror has reached out to Meghan’s representatives for comment.

Meghan Markle insider’s furious response to backlash over video near Diana crash site

A source close to the Duchess of Sussex has taken aim at those criticising her video from Paris, apparently filmed close to where Princess Diana was involved in a fatal car crash in 1997

Meghan Markle has come in for heavy criticism for posting a video from her short trip to the French capital for Paris Fashion Week, in which she drove close to the site where Princess Diana was killed in a car crash.

And now a source close to the Duchess of Sussex has hit back at the backlash, saying it was “insensitive” to link the video to her late mother-in-law. Meghan posted the video on Saturday after attending a Balenciaga fashion show, in which she had her feet up on the car seat and then showed off the nearby sights. Many noted these included the Pont Alexandre III and the Pont des Invalides bridges, which are on the iconic River Seine.

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From the clip, it seems she was heading towards the Pont d’Alma bridge, which is next to the Pont d’Alma tunnel where Princess Diana, Dodi Fayed and their driver Henri Paul died in car crash August 1997.

Some royal fans and commentators alike were outraged by the video, with some online calling the clip “thoughtless” and “bewilderingly tasteless”. One even called the short video “insensitive beyond belief”.

But responding to reports about the Instagram story, a Sussex source told Newsweek : “They have chosen, at a complete stretch I might add, to draw the most tenuous, tenuous link between an Instagram post and the death of Harry’s mother. That for me is the insensitive bit.” The source also told Newsweek that Meghan did not know the underpass was nearby.

Meghan Markle caused a stir after making a dramatic appearance at Paris Fashion Week on a surprise trip to the French capital. The visit marked Meghan’s first trip to mainland Europe in three years, with Prince Harry nowhere to be seen.

Meghan travelled to Paris on Saturday, where she attended the Balenciaga show for their Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear design showcase, as she dressed head-to-toe in the iconic luxury brand.

Many asked why Meghan appeared at this particular show during the event, and it appears she is friends with the fashion designer Pierpaolo Piccioli – Balenciaga’s new creative director – who wore his designs when he previously worked at Valentino.

A spokesman for the duchess said: “Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attended the Balenciaga show in Paris on Saturday night in support of Pierpaolo Piccioli, who recently assumed the role of creative director for the house.”

“This marks her first time back to the shows in over a decade. Over the years, the duchess has worn a number of designs by Pierpaolo. They have worked closely together collaborating on design for key moments on the world stage.

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“She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support for his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.” The Mirror has reached out to Meghan’s representatives for comment.

Depay late for Dutch duty after passport stolen

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Memphis Depay, the record-scorer for the Netherlands, was unable to begin his international duties after reporting his stolen passport to the Corinthians.

Depay was unable to travel to the Netherlands on Sunday evening because of illness.

Ronald Koeman’s team travel to Malta on Thursday for World Cup qualifying matches, and then travel to Finland on Sunday.

Depay is “doing everything he can,” according to the Dutch federation, the KNVB.

This is unfortunate, according to National Team head coach Ronald Koeman, who also has criticized Memphis. You should have a full squad ready to begin your international preparations.

There are also circumstances that are beyond our control, he said. We’re hoping he’ll be able to travel as soon as possible to join us at the training camp.

With 52 goals in 104 appearances, Depay became the Netherlands’ all-time top scorer with a double against Lithuania last month, surpassing Robin van Persie.

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