At a high-profile summit in Singapore, China issued a warning to the United States against “playing with fire” over Taiwan in response to Pete Hegseth’s call for the Asian nation to “play with fire.”
Hegseth claimed at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday that China was “credibly preparing” for military action and that Beijing was “rehearsing a potential invasion of Taiwan.”
Taiwan, a separately governed island, is a part of China’s territory, and it has pledged to reunite with it using force if necessary. Beijing’s government rejects Beijing’s claims of sovereignty, saying that only the people of Taiwan can determine their future.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately criticized Hegseth’s remarks, which warned foreign countries against using Taiwan as leverage and stressed that Taiwan is still a domestic issue. It claimed that US actions in the Asia-Pacific region had “turned the region into a powder keg.”
The US shouldn’t play with fire, it said, “nor should it make up its mind that the Taiwan problem is a bargaining chip to contain China.”
Hegseth had warned of the “real and potentially imminent” threat from China to allies in the Asia-Pacific region, including important security ally Australia, to spend more on defense.
Beijing accused Washington of using offensive force in the South China Sea and escalating regional tensions, calling the US a “true destabilizing” force in the Asia Pacific.
Hegseth was accused of “vilifying China with defamatory allegations” and “promoting a “Cold War mentality” in Beijing.
The ministry claimed that Hegseth purposefully defied the countries’ calls for peace and development, instead promoting the Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation, defaming China with defamatory accusations, and making up a threat to China. It also stated that it had lodged a formal protest with the US over what it termed “inflammatory rhetoric.”
As their coastguards battle it out for control of some islands and atolls in the South China Sea, China and the Philippines vie for control of some of those islands and atolls.
Beijing also refuted US claims that China has threatened maritime navigation, stating that it has consistently promoted dialogue to resolve regional disputes and exercised its territorial rights within international law’s parameters.
The statement read, “The US is the biggest factor preventing peace and stability in the South China Sea.”
Beijing sent a delegation of lower-ranking representatives in place of China’s defense minister, Dong Jun, who had previously skipped the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s top security forum.
China has not sent its defense minister to the high-level dialogue on regional defense for the first time since 2019, aside from when the event was postponed in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles FC (LAFC) defeated Mexican side Club America 2-1 in a play-in match to claim the title in the FIFA Club World Cup. Denis Bouanga scored the winning goal late in extra time.
Igor Jesus scored his first goal for his new club in the 89th minute of Saturday night’s game, sliding through traffic and turning in a header.
In the 115th minute, Bouanga leaps into the action and fires a deflected shot from the top of the penalty area, sparking a wild celebration at BMO Stadium and FA Cup of Nations.
When group play begins in the southern United States in two weeks, LAFC will team up with Chelsea, Flamengo, and Tunisian ES Tunis.
The Major League Soccer (MLS) power guarantees at least $9.55 million in prize money for winning the tournament. LAFC’s victory is incredibly lucrative for the Major League Soccer (MLS) power. The team also has a chance to win nearly $100 million in prize money from FIFA’s nearly $1 billion pool.
In front of a crowd of tens of thousands of supporters, Las Aguilas fell short as a penalty kick was converted by Brian Rodriguez to give Club America a lead midway through the second half.
Because FIFA forbade Mexico’s side Leon from competing in a 32-team Club World Cup, which prohibited other teams from competing against one another. The same organization holds the shares of Leon and Pachuca, and Leon lost its appeal four weeks ago after attempting to change its ownership structure.
In the 115th minute of a game-winning goal against Club America, Bouanga (#99) celebrates scoring [Frederic J. Brown/AFP]
Second-half thriller
LAFC and Club America were cautious in the first half, only scoring one shot each while watching both teams in a stadium full of raucous fans.
In the 64th minute, Rodriguez capitalized on a penalty awarded in the wake of a video review of Mark Delgado’s risky, spikes-up challenge on Erick Sanchez.
Rodriguez spent four seasons with LAFC from 2019 to 2022 before the Uruguayan winger moved to America for a sizable transfer fee. He started as a half-time substitute after recovering from an injury recently.
Olivier Giroud’s substitution for the second-half gave LAFC a first-half offensive boost. Luis Malagon stopped the French star from nearly netting a pass in the 81st minute. After Bouanga and Giroud, LAFC added more pressure to their late pressure.
The 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Jesus fought it out for Malagon in the end with a header in the box.
Just before Bouanga’s winner, Lloris blocked Javairo Dilrosun’s point-blank chance in the second-half of extra time.
Tickets for the game were distributed equally among the teams’ supporters, and Club America has a sizable fan base in Los Angeles, where Mexican players and players are greeted with ferocious support whenever they travel. 90 minutes before kickoff, LAFC’s renowned North End crowd was thronging the south of the stadium while Club America fans swarm the South.
After kickoff, both sections set off smoke bombs and fireworks, highlighting the remarkable atmosphere and showcasing what’s to come in June and July.
As a precursor to the FIFA World Cup’s resumption in North America in 2026, the US’s largest Club World Cup will be held across the country. Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders have already qualified for Liga MX, while Pachuca and Monterrey have also qualified.
[Frederic J. Brown/AFP] After guiding his team to the FIFA Club World Cup, which will begin on June 14, Bouanga celebrates with spectators.
With her slight frame perched on the edge of her chair, Donna Bartlett is seated at a wooden kitchen table. The unique support facility for families affected by violent crime in downtown Winnipeg, Candace House, is a far cry from the cold, sterile court two blocks away, with its warm lighting and walls full of artwork by indigenous artists.
During Skibicki’s six-week trial last summer, the 67-year-old spent countless hours here. The murdered women’s families would gather around this table during those trying weeks, occasionally sitting in stunned silence and occasionally sharing stories about their loved ones over tea.
Donna says, “We would come back from court and just collapse,” “looking around the kitchen as if seeing the ghosts of those difficult days.” Without this place, “none of us could have survived.” Some days, we were unable to even discuss what we’d discovered. We used to talk so much.
Donna is the grandmother of Marcedes Myran. She is speaking on Marcedes’ 29th birthday, which she would have celebrated. A chocolate cake, Marcedes’ favorite, has been purchased by Candace House staff. Donna describes how “She loved chocolate everything,” placing her hand carefully on the white cake box. She will bring the cake to Marcedes’ children.
A photo of her granddaughter Marcedes [Ian Willms/Panos Pictures/Al Jazeera] is displayed by Donna Bartlett.
Donna recalls her granddaughter as mischievous and full of life, always pulling pranks on her Kookum in Candace House, which is quiet.
She smiles softly as she recalls, “She loved to hide my shoes.” She would say, “But Kokum, you can’t leave without your shoes! ” as I was getting ready to leave. Then she would giggle so loudly that she would blow herself up.
And she would always run out and scare me by hiding behind furniture or doors. Even when I was certain she would… She would laugh at my big laugh, and I would still jump and scream.
But Marcedes’ younger self-absorbed was something more important than pulling jokes on her grandmother. She was inspired by a teacher who introduced her to the poetry of the Mi’kmaq poet Rita Joe from the age of 12.
“Donna says, “The day she returned home with that poetry book, something just clicked for her.” She began to write about everything, including our family history, our feelings, and the seasons.
Marcedes would write in notebooks about her future plans, her observations of the environment, and later, as a teenager, about the difficulties of being Indigenous in a frequently misunderstood society.
Donna would find scattered house scraps of paper with her poems strewn all over, tucked under cushions, and arranged in books. She reflects, “she wrote like she couldn’t get the words out quickly enough.”
Donna is now fond of those poems, taking them home to read, and contemplating what the future might hold for her granddaughter without Skibicki.
She believed in people, she said. You would think she would have faith in them when she spoke to and assisted them. That is what caused her harm. As she shakes her head, Donna explains her trusting nature.
Donna adopted Marcedes and her three siblings when they were just three years old. Donna’s oldest daughter, who was aware that her mother would look after her children, was struggling with addiction. Their mother would visit them whenever she could, staying for weeks while she was well and then disappearing for months while she relapsed.
Donna says, “I raised them as best I could,” her voice almost squeaking. sometimes had two jobs.
However, Marcedes was faced with the horrifying loss of her two children to the child welfare system as a young mother herself. When the authorities discovered insufficient food in their apartment, the children were initially taken during a wellness check. As Marcedes battled housing instability and the requirements for reunification, what was meant as a temporary measure quickly turned into a permanent one.
“Letting those babies break something in her,” Donna claims. She had been such a good mother, making sure they received what they needed every night.
Marcedes used drugs to numb the sadness she experienced after losing her children. She spent two years switching between devastating relapses and periods of determination to regain custody.
She was then given a bed at a living-in treatment facility. Donna recalls her granddaughter’s excitement when she called to share the news. Kokum, this is it, she said. I’m going to get my babies back, clean up, and be proud of you. “
Their final exchange was that moment.
[Ian Willms/Panos Pictures/Al Jazeera] The park where Donna would play Marcedes as a child.
The Winnipeg police called Donna on December 1, 2022. They called Donna to gather the family at her home after months of searching for and awaiting news about Marcedes. The worst day of Donna’s life occurred.
She claims that “that day changed us all.”
The police “told us everything,” including that she was murdered and where she was. Because there is enough evidence to convict him, they told us that the perpetrator was already in jail and that they weren’t going to dig the landfill. Simply put, we were like, “Why?”
Donna claims that after that, the days melted into one another. Without any discernible reason, the sun rose and set. She would find herself standing in rooms without any memory of entering them and finding half-drunk cups of tea that she had no memory of making. But she had to unite herself to care for her great-grandchildren.
We examine the potential causes of the Beckham family’s alleged feud with experts who offer their professional opinions as Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram post causes wiggles in the arse.
Brooklyn Beckham is believed to be at odds with his famous parents(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Although the Beckhams have long been regarded as a tight-knit family, recent rumors of feud have revealed what they consider to be flaws in their picture-perfect home. The fourth-generation David and Victoria Beckham’s children, Brooklyn Beckham, is rumored to have distanced themselves from their famous parents in recent months, making his loyalties clear in a recent, heartfelt Instagram post.
The 26-year-old photographer promised to “my whole world will love you forever x I will always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby” in a video he and his wife Nicola Peltz riding around on a motorbike.
Many people believe this message to be far more than just innocent romantic sentiment in the House of Beckham, despite the gossip and rumors that it exists. In fact, many people believe Brookyln is indicating his allegiance to Nicola, a 30-year-old woman, above his own family.
What, then, is really wrong behind closed doors? And what’s the real cause of the alleged Beckham feud? Experts offer their opinions in this article.
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Expectations of the Beckham family
Brooklyn hails from one of the most famous families on the planet(Image: Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/WireImage)
Growing up in a family with high expectations can be particularly true for “strong-willed individuals with assertive personalities”, says Angela Vossen, lead sex & relationship coach and founder of Sextasy. This is especially true when, like the Beckhams, the family in question has a “high-profile, tightly knit public brand” to uphold.
As noted by Angela, “tensions” in the Beckham household appear to have risen over time, while the couple seem to have railed against family traditions from the early days of their marriage. In one telling example, remarked upon by Angela, Nicola opted for a Valentino wedding dress over a Victoria Beckham design.
Angela told the Mirror: “This rising tension can mean that even relatively small issues or disagreements start to be seen as bigger snubs, adding to the sense of ‘us v them’. Psychologically, couples may bond tightly when they perceive external criticism or control, a phenomenon called ‘reactive independence.’ This is particularly true for younger couples like Brooklyn and Nicola, who are navigating their identity as a unit in the public eye.
“If one partner feels their spouse is being unfairly targeted—say, through media scrutiny or family disapproval—they may double down on their allegiance, as seen in Brooklyn’s Instagram post: ‘I will always choose you’. This public declaration, interpreted as pointed, reflects a protective instinct, prioritising the partnership over familial harmony.”
Although this dynamic “can strengthen a couple’s bond”, Angela warns that it could see spouses risk “long-term family estrangement if not balanced carefully”.
Identity crisis
The couple are ‘forging their identity’ away from brand Beckham(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Couples may feel compelled to unite against their families, according to Sally Baker, an accredited, award-winning senior therapist, clinical supervisor, author, and speaker, in the face of perceived attacks.
Additionally, Brooklyn and Nicola are still developing their individual identities as a married couple just three years after their opulent Palm Beach wedding. Given that your parents are among the most famous couples in celebrity history, this is of course a much more challenging task.
A newly married couple are forging their identities outside of their traditional family, Sally said. They are unable to accept the possibility that they may have acted badly or be in trouble. To take into account that as a couple, implies that.
“Owners can appear blinkered and casually unkind as they carve their own path, but that comes with time and experience.” Thankfully, family bonds remain strong and lasting. Families are forgiving and patiently waiting for their adult child to rejoin the fold, with or without their partner.
“Loud and concise message”
Through their social media posts, Brooklyn and Nicola are sending out a ‘loud, clear message’(Image: instagram.com/brooklynpeltzbeckham)
Teresha Young, multi-award-winning International wellness and relationship coach, advised the Mirror that the ‘it’s us against the world’ bond is far from unusual among couples embroiled in familial dramas, especially if “there’s been a sense of betrayal or some serious hurt from family in the past”.
According to Teresha, “If one partner feels let down by their family, whether in the past or now,” they may redouble their efforts to maintain their relationship and turn to them to meet their emotional needs.
Couples who adhere to the “ride or die” tenet of “passion, loyalty, and the need to feel chosen and secure in their personal relationships” can really amplify this dynamic, often putting their romantic relationship on the priority list before their extended family ties in difficult circumstances.
Delving into Brooklyn’s recent motorbike post, which body language expert Judi James previously stated seemed “brimming with symbolism”, Teresha added: “Take Brooklyn’s ‘I will always choose you’ post as an example. It’s not just a sweet reassurance for Nicola – it’s also a loud and clear message for the world: ‘We’re in this together’. Whilst that can make their bond stronger, it might stir the pot with family, creating even bigger divides.”
Emotional survival: a guideline
A couple ‘may pull together tightly’ if they ‘feel emotionally threatened’(Image: Getty Images for Airbnb)
The dynamic Brooklyn and Nicola encounters may well be an “emotional survival strategy,” as per EFT Couple Therapist Thomas Westenholz, which is not a novel tactic.
When couples unite against one another, Thomas said, “I need to know you’ll choose me when I feel unsafe.” This reflects a strong need for security, especially when the family system is more critical or rejecting, in terms of attachment.
The phrase “I will always choose you” may sound romantic, but it can also indicate stress in the couple’s bond. When one or both partners are emotionally threatened, they may pull together tightly in a conflicted relationship out of fear of being the only ones there is.
He continued, “Strong couple bonds don’t require cutting other people out; they are built on the security of turning toward one another, even in strained relationships with others.” You can maintain connection and boundaries at the same time with real security.
‘Universal truth’
It’s believed ‘Brooklyn and Nicola could benefit from nurturing a connection without confrontation’(Image: Victoria Beckham/Instagram)
Dr. Manpreet Dhuffar-Pottiwal, a Chartered Psychologist and CBT practitioner, commented that Brooklyn and Nicola’s “all or nothing” rebellion “underscores a universal truth.”
Dr. Manpreet commented: “The Beckham-Peltz saga underscores a universal truth – lasting harmony requires families to examine their shared emotional patterns, not just blame individuals. While personalities and compatibility influence why couples unite against families, healing begins when systems replace scapegoating with curiosity about their own role in conflicts.
Brooklyn and Nicola could benefit from nurturing a connection without conflict while the Beckhams might want to go their separate ways about Nicola’s integration. Such introspection requires courage in British culture, where appearances frequently outweigh emotional openness, but it’s the only way to break free of these deeply ingrained patterns.
The Mirror has contacted Brooklyn and Nicola’s representatives for comment.
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Body language expert examines Brooklyn Beckham’s multilayered Instagram posts, which are “brimming with symbolism,” as she reigns in fresh rumors about the rumored family feud.
According to reports, Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham have distanced themselves from David and Victoria Beckham, his famous parents.
According to rumors that eldest son Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have distanced themselves from the rest of the family, there is currently a feud in the House of Beckham. For some time, reports of a rift within the once close-knit family have been circulating.
Notable: Brooklyn did not show up for dad David Beckham’s extravagant 50th birthday celebrations earlier this month. Additionally, he didn’t declare his birthday in April, which Victoria Beckham had celebrated with her. The 26-year-old chef appeared to make a sharp dig at his loved ones with a post about how he would “always choose” wife Nicola, sparking rumors.
Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent from football legend David’s 50th birthday celebrations(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Sharing a video of them soaring off on a motorbike together, Brookyn declared that Nicola was his “whole world”, much to the frustration of followers, who asked him to also remember his “beautiful parents who will always love you unconditionally”.
Although the ins and outs of what’s really going on behind the closed doors of Beckingham Palace remain mysterious, a photograph, and indeed an Instagram video, can paint a thousand words. And on this subject, body language expert Judi James has shared her thoughts on Brooklyn and Nicola’s “Show, don’t tell snaps”.
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Judi has reflected that Brooklyn’s amorous displays of affection bear some similarities to his famous parents, with the former model and photography student carrying on a Beckham “family tradition”. Judi told the Mirror: “This behaviour would be labelled ‘Show, don’t tell’ where someone goes to great pains to illustrate their thoughts and external messages via photos or videos rather than having conversations.
It’s typical behavior in the Beckham family. Victoria’s custom of covering herself over her husband in photos suggests besotted ownership, which means Brooklyn is just carrying on a family tradition. David’s “love language” has always been his tattoos.
He appears to be marrying a strong, attractive, and successful woman, too. When David and Victoria were both Spice Girls at the height of their fame, he was a shy and less well-known footballer. Eagle-eyed Judi has taken note of how Brooklyn’s visual public messages “fall into three categories” in light of this.
First, Judi claims that his photos demonstrate how much he values his wife’s beauty. He considers it significant to have married a “catch.” Additionally, he seems to be adamant about displaying images of their sex lives.
Judi has described the couple’s online behaviours as an example of ‘show, don’t tell’(Image: nicolaannepeltzbeckham/Instagram)
The couple was photographed in the bath and captured in images of their embrace and kissing. His nonverbal CV would appear to include both beautiful and hot sex as justification for how he appears or is rumored to be distant from his family.
This kind of social media display is frequently seen when someone “wants to “explain” their lives during a break, as Judi explained.
It’s more than just boasting, Judi said. When a partner’s bond with their parents has been as strong as the Beckhams, it’s not unusual for them to be unpopular. You don’t know what the person I love is like behind the scenes, is a common remark during a fallout.
This is a common way for people to display their loving and sexual side. It might serve as an explanation for the value of any separation, fallout, or split. And the video of the couple riding off together on a motorbike appears carefree and completely united, as Judi has pointed out, has a particular image that seems “brimming with symbolism.”
In some ways, Judi has noted, Brooklyn is ‘just carrying on a family tradition’(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Before going further, Judi said, “Benjamin seems to want to show that he is in charge of the relationship, moving forward, and making the key decisions. This might be an answer to the “hostage” claims. They appear to be escaping, and Nicole is clinging to his back like a backpack.
She continued, “And then there is his written message, which was written for Nicola but possibly addressed to his parents, “I always choose you” and “Me and you forever.” There is a clear line in the sand that suggests he must make a decision.
Many snaps show the pair ‘kissing and embracing’(Image: INSTAGRAM)
As they leave on their motorcycle and ride into the sunset, the story begins with “it sounds like a rebel yell.” Additionally, it appears to put the making up game squarely in the parents’ hands. What can frequently appear to be a rather stupid and sad family rift can often be made appear in a video that is a sign of teenage rebellion when someone posts one like this.
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After their disappointing Women’s Nations League defeat against Poland, Northern Ireland midfielder Joely Andrews stated that his side “must bounce back” on Tuesday.
Tanya Oxtoby’s side lost 4-0 to Poland at Seaview on Friday night, earning them automatic League A promotion with victory in north Belfast.
If NI can avoid losing to Zenica on Tuesday, which Andrews claims should be their goal, they will finish second overall and advance to the promotion play-offs.
She said, “We will make progress if we finish third in their previous Nations League campaign” and place higher in this group.
We are hoping to get three points on Tuesday for a strong performance.
We have played each other a few times, so it will be difficult, but we both need to be tough on the ball and create chances to break down.
The Hearts midfielder added that while Friday night’s defeat at Seaview “hurts,” their enthusiastic victory in the opener when they almost scored a consolation goal will help them prepare for Tuesday’s crucial game.
We didn’t do enough in the first half, and there were some areas of the game plan that we didn’t stick to, but as players we did that,” she continued.
