A Home and Away star from Australia, along with her husband, who is a Netflix TV producer, gave birth to a daughter. The news was made official with a gorgeous photo of the new addition.
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Demi and Andrew are now parents of two(Image: Instagram/demharm)
A former Home and Away actress described the newborn as a “slice of heaven” when she and her husband, who also worked as a producer, gave birth to their first child. Demi Harman, 33, spent the 2011-2015 season of Sasha Bezmel in the Australian soap before moving to the US and beginning her successful TV career there.
She announced the happy news on her Instagram page with a gorgeous black-and-white photo, and captioned it with: “Meet Florence Mae Brooks. She arrived early measuring 21.5 inches long and weighing 9lbs10.2oz. She’s sleepy, sassy and everything we wanted in our girl. Can’t imagine the world without this slice of heaven!”.
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Demi, who previously portrayed Riley Hart in the TV series Winners & Losers, is already expecting her husband, Andrew Brooks, who she shares with Nobody Wants This producer husband. The newlyweds met in the US and tied the knot in California in January 2022. They tied the knot in the summer of 2019.
The Brisbane-born actress announced her second pregnancy in July, posting a funny video with a voiceover from a viral “I have a secret to tell you” clip from Love Island USA, which features an Islander telling a potential love interest that she has a daughter outside the villa.
Demi lip-synced, “I have a secret to tell you,” while flaunting her bare baby bump bump. Jeremiah is aware of this, but you must promise to never speak to any other guys because it is not their business. But, I’m a mommy”.
Demi’s birth announcement post had similarities to what many of her fans were probably aware of, as it resembled when she announced Beau’s birth two years ago.
The new mother wrote, “Meet Beau Thomas Brooks! ” at the time. He weighs 9 pounds, weighs 13.5 pounds, and is 21.5 inches tall. He is his parents’ child, and he loves his snoo, his hair, and his farts when they least expect them. We “love so much”!
Prior to moving to the US, Demi dated her Home and Away co-star Alex Snow, who played her character’s one-time love interest Matt Page. Shortly after the big move, she revealed that breaking into Hollywood was a “whole new ballgame” compared to acting life Down Under. that trying to break into Hollywood was
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She said, “I have high hopes, and it’s only a matter of time.” It’s difficult, but it’s worthwhile, and it’s exciting because my career can change quickly from nothing to nothing.
According to officials, two Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli forces, including a teen boy, in separate raids in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin governorate, according to officials, with security camera footage showing soldiers firing at a “point-blank” range.
Late on Saturday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced that Ahmad Zayoud, 22, was killed in Silat al-Harithiya, west of Jenin, while Rayyan Abdel Qader, 16, was shot dead by Israeli forces after storming the town of Qabatiya.
Witnesses claimed Israeli troops fired directly at Abdel Qader, preventing emergency personnel from reaching him, leaving him to bleed until he passed away, according to a report from the Wafa news agency on Sunday. According to the Palestinian agency, Israeli forces reportedly held his body.
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Zayoud was reportedly shot in the chest, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. According to the ministry, a 15-year-old Palestinian boy was hurt in his hand during the incident.
About a week prior to the town’s killing, Israeli forces killed a 16-year-old.
Abdel Qader was reportedly shot “point-blank” by Israeli forces while he was walking toward what residents of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim, a reporter from Bethlehem.
“We don’t frequently have video surveillance to show how many of these killings occurred under what Palestinians refer to as extrajudicial killings,” she said. Israeli forces kill Palestinians point blank or use excuses when they claim they’ve been abusing what they claim are doing in an effort to oppose Israeli forces, she said.
They also refused to let anyone approach the body for 40 minutes, a practice that Israeli forces have seen frequently in the occupied West Bank where they kind of wait for the victim to pass away, Ibrahim said.
Abdel Qader’s family, according to Al Jazeera, claimed they had no idea what had happened.
Watching videos like those that demonstrate how little regard the Israeli army has for Palestinian lives is “part of the pain that the families have to go through,” Ibrahim said.
Since 2023, there have been more than 200 fatalities.
On the other hand, the Israeli military claimed that the victims had hurled an explosive and a block at their forces, a claim that has frequently proven to be false. It claimed Zayoud threw an explosive while Abdel Qader was shot after hurling a block of fire at its soldiers, who responded with fire.
According to the statement, no Israeli troops were hurt in the incidents.
Since October 7, 2023, the Hamas-led attack that resulted in a brutal Israeli attack on Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, has resulted in 1, 101 deaths, including 229 children. During that time, Israeli authorities nearly 21 000 Palestinians were detained. More than a third of the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons were unarmed as of December 1; approximately 9,300 were there.
As a result of the country’s widespread support for the far-right, Palestinian prisoners have frequently been tortured, sexually abused, and even killed while they are in custody. In addition, Israeli settlers have launched violent attacks in the occupied West Bank. 86 Palestinian prisoners who were taken into Israeli custody have been identified and identified by Israel. In violation of international law, the Israeli government approved the construction of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been on a warrant for arrest after numerous human rights organizations labeled the Israeli occupation of Gaza as a genocide.
In violation of the ceasefire, which was signed in October, the violence has erupted in tandem with Israeli deadly attacks in Gaza, which has prompted concerns that they may undermine diplomatic efforts to advance to the second phase of the US-brokered agreement. Since the US President Donald Trump’s proposed ceasefire on October 10 came into effect, Israel has killed at least 400 Palestinians.
In Gaza City, two people were killed.
In addition, a doctor at Gaza City’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital reported that two Palestinians were killed on Sunday in the east of the city’s Shujayea neighborhood by Israeli fire.
According to the source, the killings occurred close to the so-called “yellow line,” which defines Israeli military control of territory.
According to an Al Jazeera team on the ground, Israeli artillery shelling and helicopter gunfire were also firing at areas close to Israeli positions east of Khan Younis in the south of the Strip.
The latest killings in Gaza occurred one day after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claimed that Israel’s repeated violations of the ceasefire “creating major risks for transitioning to the second phase.”
As he reviewed the initial stages of the October agreement, Fidan made the comments while meeting with Egyptian, US, and Qatari diplomats in Miami.
Meanwhile, the ministry of interior and national security in Gaza’s Sheikh Radwan neighborhood reported that on Saturday night, a three-story house collapsed, killing four people.
Since the ceasefire’s implementation in October, 18 people have been killed in these circumstances as of this writing.
Police in South Africa say they have launched a manhunt to find the suspects responsible for the mass shooting that took place at a Johannesburg tavern, killing nine people and injuring ten more.
The best African stars will descend to Morocco on December 21st, and there will be no disputing their triumphant crowning in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) championships.
The AFCON is a celebration of identity and collective memory for millions of Africans. It carries with it decades of passion, hope, and culture.
The winning of the trophy sets the stage for what could be their biggest year to date, 2026, for many players as well as for their families, communities, and entire nations.
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On January 10, 2022, football fans can watch Senegal and Zimbabwe play at Stade de Kouekong in Bafoussam for the Group B Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 football match. AFP Photo: Pius Utomi EKPEI
When asked what AFCON means to an African footballer, Augustine Jay-Jay Okocha once said, “Nothing is more beautiful than knowing that you are an African champion and that you are the best team in Africa,” and that’s what it means.
The joy of national unity and the pride of representing one’s country are unmatched by any club competition, which AFCON exploits.
The Talents’ Audience Ground
On February 11, 2024, the Ivory Coast and Nigeria play at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium’s (Alassane Ouattara) football team #17, Alex Iwobi, who controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final game. (Photo: Issouf SANOGO/AFP)
The exposure it provides is one of AFCON’s greatest advantages for African players. Lethal strikers, skilled midfielders, solid defenders, and dependable goalkeepers are among the top talent that scouts, managers, and agents from all over the world watch closely in Africa.
Through outstanding performances, some of Africa’s top players benefited from the tournament as a platform to move to Europe.
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Julius Aghahowa, 17, was one of those who became the breakout force at the 2000 AFCON, where Nigeria reached the final on home soil.
A fearless, somersault-celebrating youngster who looked destined for global stardom was immediately etched his name into AFCON folklore with the performance.
Who would have imagined that a relatively unknown NPFL Warri Wolves forward, similar to Sunday Mba, would be the player who would win Nigeria’s third African title?
After posting an impressive winner in the quarterfinal against the Ivory Coast, Mba showed promise.
One of the best ways for young African talent to succeed is through AFCON, which also applies to players from lesser-known leagues, those from domestic clubs, and those who want to be great.
Responsibility and Unity
Burkinabe and Burundi cheer during the AF 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying football game that took place on October 10, 2024 at the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Ebimpe, in Anyama. (Photo: Issouf SANOGO/AFP)
What better way to unite a continent than football, where there are frequently countries with a range of ethnic groups, languages, and political differences?
It is no wonder that great nationalists like Nelson Mandela, Kwame Nkrumah, and Nnamdi Azikiwe have put a lot of effort into developing their ideas and goals for a united Africa.
Citizens rally behind one flag and one team when AFCON begins, establishing a sense of unity that transcends everyday divisions.
“Winning AFCON changed everything,” ex-Zimbabwe captain Christopher Katongo put it best: “Not just for me, but for our entire country and for how people view African football.”
This sense of responsibility and inspiration is shared by the players at a national level.
They are aware of the support that millions of people, from all walks of life, have for them. Their desire to wear their national colors is fueled by that weight.
Unlike club football, where players are able to carry the hopes of a whole nation, AFCON gives players the chance to carry those hopes. What contributes so much to AFCON’s remarkable achievement in fostering national unity is this powerful connection between the team and the people.
Stability and Financial Security
AFCON trophies
Players from all over the world are deeply interested in the tournament because of the financial advantages that come with participating in it.
National federations typically award bonuses for qualifying, winning matches, and progressing through the stages, giving players a chance to quickly accumulate valuable rewards.
These payments are especially important for players who have modest salaries or who compete in leagues with low salaries.
The tournament also gives players a wealth of sponsorship opportunities and exposure to the media.
During the tournament, multinational corporations from all over Africa and beyond associate with household names and international icons. A successful athlete may be able to obtain endorsements in a variety of industries, including sportswear and consumer goods, generating additional revenue. This visibility can help a player gain more business exposure and establish long-term financial relationships.
AFCON may be the turning point for many players who are still pursuing significant club opportunities.
Security players gain from rising market values, which also contributes to financial stability. Their ability to sway with their current clubs and change lives can be strengthened by a strong performance on the continental stage.
Shot at the World Cup in 2026
The US, Canada, and Mexico will each receive the FIFA World Cup Trophy on December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, during the draw for the 2026 World Cup that will take place on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN/POOL/AFP)
The significance of AFCON has become even more strategic as the world is now anticipating the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
A good showing can directly influence national team selections, draw attention from larger clubs, and create momentum for the remaining World Cup qualifiers and beyond, and almost all African players want a chance to win the title in the world.
Many still believe the 2023 edition was a failure despite receiving nearly two billion viewers, according to Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrick Motsepe.
Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi stated on The Obi One Podcast that “the Africa Cup of Nations is as big as the Euros… It’s what drives African players to greatness.”
A strong AFCON is a testament to Africa’s readiness, competitiveness, and deserving of its place on the global stage as its infrastructure, coaching standards, and global visibility grow.
Roots and African Style Celebration
On January 9, 2024, a man blows on a vuvuzela as a vendor sells the attire for the Ivory Coast national football team at the Adjame main market in Abidjan in preparation for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The 34th Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place on January 13, 2024, is getting ready in Ivory Coast. (Photo: Issouf SANOGO/AFP)
Many players envision an AFCON stage where Africans unapologetically shine and style. It embodies a football movement that is imaginative, spontaneous, and emotional.
In essence, AFCON is nostalgia for a player who has retreated to their original ways and played the game.
Its flair is one of the most important aspects of the AFCON. How players move and think while playing football, as well as famous African figures like Jay Jay Okocha, Sadio Mane, Mohammed Salah, Christopher Katongo, and others, have had an impact on their thinking and behavior.
This expression is celebrated at AFCON, not as risky as it is. Players feel inspired to embrace the artistry that defines African football, and fans anticipate that players will dazzle.
Without the physicality, speed, and rhythm that characterize the African game, the tournament wouldn’t be complete. AFCON showcases athleticism grounded in intensity and resilience in everything from box-to-box midfield battles to lightning-fast wingers.
This rhythm, which combines strength, speed, and coordinated teamwork, reflects the continent’s spirit of competition. Footballers take pride in demonstrating how beautiful and potent African football is.
Football is combined with music, dance, and national identity during AFCON, which also serves as a cultural celebration. The atmosphere atstadiums is unique because of the drums, vuvuzelas, chants, and traditional songs that accompany them.
