Mirra Andreeva, a rising Russian star, defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the final four to reach the women’s final at Indian Wells for the first time since 2001.
On her way to becoming the youngest WTA 1000 champion, she defeated the world number two in Dubai in February, knocking her out in the quarter-finals.
Andreeva defeated the veteran Pole 7-6 (7-1) 1-6 6-3 to extend her winning streak to 11 matches.
After a brutal victory over American Madison Keys at the Australian Open, the Belarusian avenged her defeat by winning 6-0 6-1 to face top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Andreeva, the ninth seed, praised her recovery in the final set, saying, “I feel like I was dealing with the nerves and the pressure pretty well.
I was just like, “OK, might just try to fight,” I thought after she savagely killed me in the second set. I have nothing else to do. She did a fantastic job.
And I kind of made the decision to fight and grind until the end. No matter how I insert the ball. However, I must include it. So I made a simple effort to accomplish everything, which ended up being okay.
Since Kim Clijsters, who lost to Serena Williams in 2001, in 2001, Andreeva is the youngest woman to reach the Indian Wells final.
Sabalenka, the world’s number one, who defeated fifth seed Keys in just 51 minutes, will give her another significant test.
Keys’ hopes of a third consecutive title in Melbourne were put on hold after winning the second-place match in the Australian Open final, which they won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.
I really needed some time to recover from that Australian Open match, Sabalenka said.
Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the UN, has expressed concern about “a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry,” calling on governments to protect religious freedom and use of hate speech on social media.
On Saturday, Guterres made the remarks in response to the annual March 15 International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Since Israel’s 17-month war on Gaza began, there have been more rises in Islamophobia, anti-Arab bias, and anti-Semitism according to rights organizations all over the world and the UN.
Anti-Muslim bigotry is rising alarmingly. In a video post on X, the UN chief described racism and discriminatory policies that violate human rights and dignity as well as direct violence against people and places of worship. This is a “part of a wider pandemic of intolerance, extremist ideologies, and attacks against religious groups and vulnerable populations.”
He urged governments to “promote social cohesion and defend religious freedom,” without naming any particular country.
Hate speech and harassment must be prohibited on online platforms. And against bigotry, xenophobia, and discrimination, he continued.
Anti-Muslim bigotry is a growing trend in a wider pandemie of hatred and violence against religious groups and also, vulnerable populations.
Let’s work together to uphold equality, human rights, and dignity this International Day to Combat Islamophobia. pic. twitter.com/QIO1TeWME5
According to UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos, Muslims are also subject to “institutional discrimination and socioeconomic restrictions.”
In a speech to the UN General Assembly, he said, “These biases are manifested in the stigmatization and unwarranted racial profiling of Muslims and are reinforced by biased media representations, as well as by some political leaders’ anti-Muslim rhetoric and policies.”
Because some people associate those communities with armed groups, rights advocates have for years raised concerns about the stigma faced by Muslims and Arabs.
Many pro-Palestinian activists have complained and claim that their support for Palestinian rights is incorrectly portrayed by their critics as supporting Hamas in Gaza at the moment, including in Western nations like the United States.
Rights-focused organizations have released data in recent weeks that shows record levels of hate speeches and incidents against Muslims in nations like the UK, the US, and India, among others.
The Russian cargo ship’s Russian captain, who crashed into a US fuel tanker in the North Sea this week, has been charged with manslaughter and gross negligence for the death of a crew member.
Vladimir Motin, 59, from Primorsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was remanded in police custody and scheduled to appear in court in Hull on Saturday, according to a report released by Humberside police on Friday night.
The Portuguese-flagged Solong container ship, led by Motin, slammed into the Stena Immaculate tanker at full speed on Monday as it was anchoring off Hull, in northeastern England. US military jet fuel was being transported from the Stena Immaculate.
One of the Solong crew members, 38-year-old Filipino national Mark Angelo Pernia, vanished during the collision, which resulted in numerous fires and explosions. He is now “presumed” dead.
The missing crew member, who is now reportedly deceased, was the subject of extensive searches carried out by HM Coastguard, according to a statement from Humberside police.
The family is being supported by officers with special training, the statement continued.
The 36 remaining crew members on both ships made it out of the situation and were rescued.
The Russian embassy in London announced on Friday that its diplomats had a “detailed telephone conversation with the ship’s captain” on Thursday.
He claims that he feels well. The Russian national has been given access to an interpreter and a lawyer, according to the embassy, adding that it had “close contact with the British competent authorities” as well.
The Stena Immaculate is still anchored at the time of the collision, but the Solong drifted south of the site, according to the coastguard, which boarded the two vessels to conduct initial damage assessments.
The vessels were “stable,” according to chief coastguard Paddy O’Callaghan in an update released on Friday.
“On the Solong, there are currently only a few small, occasionally intermittent pockets of fire that don’t concern us excessively. There is still “no cause for concern” about pollution from the collision, according to O’Callaghan, who added that special tugs with firefighting capability are stationed at both vessels’ locations.
Investigators are still looking into the crash’s causes despite the British government’s decision to not implicate foul play.
Justice Ekaette Fabian-Obot, the chief judge of Akwa Ibom State, has mandated the release of 55 inmates from the state’s three custodial centers.  ,
Four of the pardoned prisoners were released from Ikot Abasi, two from Eket, and eleven from Ikot-Ekpene, while 38 were freed from the Uyo custody center, according to a breakdown of the prisoners.
Justice Fabian-Obot’s official visits to the custodial facilities in the three senatorial districts, which started on Wednesday and ended on Friday, were the prisoners’ release.
The Chief Judge examined the inmates’ case files during a special session and found that the majority of them had only committed minor offenses and spent more time in jail than the minimum sentence if found guilty.
Therefore, she let some people go on compassionate and healthy grounds, while others did so because their cases didn’t go through with due diligence.
Friday Okoro, one of the released prisoners at the Ikot-Ekpene custodial facility, had been incarcerated for more than three years without going on trial for stealing his cousin’s coconuts.
Justice Fabian-Obot urged the detained prisoners to turn their heads and refrain from any acts that might re-engage them.
Read more about the court’s decision to reject Bello Turji’s bail application.
While the accused remained in custody, the Chief Judge lamented the number of case files that were missing.
She instructed the prosecution to make sure no one was denied justice.
Justice Fabian-Obot’s gesture was appreciated by Frank Okonkwo, the state’s controller of the correctional system.
Jasmine Johnson, a former Love Is Blind contestant, has revealed her essential skincare products to revive tired eyes. The reality TV star fell in love with Bobby after appearing on the popular dating program last year. Scott McGlynn invited her on his most recent Instagram episode of Celebrity Skin Talk because she enjoys skincare.
Jasmine said she has been using the PIXI Beauty Detoxifeye Depuffing Eye Patches to reduce any undereye puffiness since sharing how she cares for her skin. To soothe, nourish, and fortify the skin, the handy hydrogel patches are infused with gold and cucumber to keep them hydrated and refreshed.
The PIXI Beauty eye patches are currently priced at just £22 and just £14.67 at Boots. Additionally, Fortifyeye Firming Eye Patches and Beautifeye Brightening Eye Patches are available at PIXI Beauty in addition to these other eye patches.
I traded my free tote bag for a roomy duffel that was perfect for the gym.
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Because of the thick powder, eye cream is only necessary when I’m applying makeup, Jasmine said in the livestream. It’s not a big deal for me on a daily basis; once I have my eye cream, I’d rather use facial moisturiser instead. I’m not drawn to eye cream because I don’t experience many bags or under-eye circles. However, I adore the PIXI Detoxifeye patches for puffy eyes.
Jasmine’s go-to depuffing eye cream is made with PIXI Beauty’s Detoxifeye Eye Patches.
Scott shared a beauty tip with Jasmine, saying, “I use tea bags and leave it on for ten minutes, happy days. To prevent it from dripping down my face, I would steep the reusable cotton pads in my tea.
Charlotte Tilbury released Immediate Revival Eye Patches, £58, last year, claims to treat dark circles, dull skin, and dry skin in less than ten minutes.
Customers who want to refresh their eyes for a more mesmerizing appearance also enjoy the PIXI Detoxifeye Patches. One person said, “I’ve been buying three for two years straight. I can use these without reacting because my skin is sensitive. They help to reduce under-eye puffiness and wrinkles, and they’re even better if they’re kept in the fridge.
On his Celebrity Skin Talk liverstream chat earlier this week (Instagram/scottmcglynofficial), Jasmine and Scott McGlynn had a conversation.
However, one user criticized the hydrogel patches as “fiddly and slippery,” saying they were “really challenging to apply and keep in place.” They don’t really fit the undereye area either (or at least not on me). The narrow end pierces my eye’s corner if the wide end is just under my eye. Unfortunately, I’m afraid I haven’t noticed any obvious effects on puffiness or dark rings.
On one side of the eye patches, which are made of felt, the fabric is positioned so that it doesn’t slide down the face. Use at night with the BeautyPro Retinol Under Eye Patch, which costs $6. Another popular choice for shoppers is the £20 Topicals Faded Under Eye Mask 6 Pack.
Gabby Allen has opened up about OK! after winning her first season of Love Island All Stars. about the health battles she faced since she was a child. Gabby reveals all in her first exclusive interview since leaving the villa with Casey O’Gorman and details her long-standing scoliosis treatment.
Gabby admitted working out too soon after her first op in 2017 and admitting to “ruining her boobs.” “My boobs had bottomed out which means they had come out of the pocket that had been made for them to sit in”, she has said. The star tells us, “I had my breasts done again in 2023.” “My scoliosis caused it,” she said. My ribs on the back left side are wonky. The ribs were removed, but the ribs were still there.
Gabby believes everything she’s gone through has made her the resilient woman she is today (Reach PLC / Alex James)
She and Casey are taking it slowly, but she and Alex James are freezing their eggs (Reach PLC/Alex James) because they would love to have children in the future.
She goes on to say that, despite the fact that I didn’t develop as one might expect, I was unhappy with my breasts. Mum’s always thought that it’s something to do with the fact I had stunted growth from the spinal operation – and that I should have been around four or five inches taller.
She thinks that this had a negative impact on everything in my torso. My breasts were pushed even more forward, giving my confidence even more to the contrary, and I was forced to face my chest wall in more confidence.
Gabby adds”, I had them done in December 2023 for the second time, with the recovery going into 2024. Now, all I need to do is be careful and ensure that I maintain my breasts and spine as effectively as possible. And how they look really appeal to me. “While it doesn’t cause me pain any more, because of how strong I am, scoliosis is a part of my daily life and training – and how I approach my lifestyle because of it”.
After taking a vacation when Gabby was 11 years old, she was diagnosed with life-changing scoliosis. When my mother noticed my back was wonky, my dad taught me how to dive into the pool, she recalls.
“They said if I didn’t have an op, I might end up immobile and I was told I’d have a hunchback”, she says bluntly. Her spine began to deteriorate, and she was, terrifyingly, five degrees away from being untreatable. Gabby explains that “it would have been incurable.” “I needed surgery immediately, and Mum and I had to sign a document to say that I had a chance of being paralysed if I didn’t agree to surgery that would replace my spine with metal”, she says.
Gabby used to be ashamed of her back scars and is now proud of how far she has come (Reach PLC/Alex James).
The actress was informed before a 12-year op that she might “never walk again” (Reach PLC/Alex James).
A gruelling operation followed, which saw her have six ribs removed and metal rods, nuts and bolts inserted into her back. She had to regain her walking ability, which made the recovery even more difficult. I felt like a plank of wood the first time they sat me up in bed. I thought I was going to snap in half”, Gabby adds. She quietly explains that the experience left behind significant emotional and physical scars. My back is scarred by a 16-inch piece. I used to walk with my back against the wall because I was so embarrassed”.
Gabby says, “I had to learn to walk once more, never mind to dance.” She started dancing and defying the odds in six months. I honestly believe that going back to dancing so soon after surgery built the resilience in me to do what I do now. Gabby “channeled that resilience into building her strength” rather than letting her battle define her. She claims that the more I feel, the more powerful I become. It led to a successful fitness career, becoming a qualified PT, and now a fitness entrepreneur with her platform Shape Up.
She was already a well-known face on reality TV when Gabby, 33, first entered the Love Island All Stars villa earlier this year (only to be met by her ex, Marcel Somerville). The chatty Liverpudlian, who won the 2017 series, returned for another chance at love and ended up with Casey.
And while she and Casey, 28, may have won the show, the real test comes, she admits, after the cameras stop rolling. The new couple has enjoyed every second of living apart from the villa. It’s so much better when “she grins” because you’re constantly on camera and in a bubble in a different world. Now, we just get to be normal. It’s perfect because we both live just ten minutes apart. It’s fascinating to witness each other’s passions in action. It’s really easy and comfortable. We have a lot of fun, and he even has me make TikToks, “laughs Gabby.”
That means spending quality time at home, but that doesn’t mean they are completely out of the spotlight. People expect to see us together every second, and think we’re on the rocks when they haven’t seen us for a day – truth is, we’re probably just having sex, “she giggles.
She reveals exclusively that she has a plan for her, and that motherhood is also on Gabby’s mind at the age of 33. She claims that a woman’s body clock is not always accurate. So I’ve decided that freezing my eggs gives me security. “
Through her fitness empire (Reach PLC/Alex James), the star aims to inspire other women.
(Reach PLC / Alex James) – Gabby has come out fighting despite leaving numerous physical and emotional scars.
Her decision was prompted not just by age, but health concerns”. Because of my high prolactin levels, I had to have an MRI because I have PCOS. She “reveals” that they believed I had a tumor in my pituitary gland. Luckily, they didn’t find anything, but my gyno told me that freezing my eggs would be the safest option. I genuinely want children, but having PCOS and egg freezing gives me a backup plan, whether it’s as a badass single mother or in a relationship.
Do Casey’s future plans include children? We haven’t discussed having children in detail, we are still so fresh in our new relationship and in our honeymoon period, “admits Gabby, smiling”. When you leave a show like Love Island, you can feel the pressures from the outside world, like moving in together, having children, and getting married.
We’re fortunate to live so close to one another and to be living in a situation where we don’t let the pressure come our way. We’re taking our time and the relationship at our own pace, which is exciting. “
Although Gabby has always been very secret about her father’s passing when she was just 21, the actress is now open about it 12 years later. She reveals sadly that when Dad passed away, we lost everything: “We didn’t just lose him. We lost everything.” The business, the house. Domino effect was created. The worst kind of brain tumor you can have is glioblastoma multiforme, which Dad had. Within 10 months of diagnosis, he was gone. “
According to Gabby, the mental deterioration that followed it made things worse. In ten months, someone essentially lost their mind and began to deteriorate in front of you.
Gabby was away at drama school at the time, and believes her mum and younger brother protected her from the darkest moments”. She reveals that she always felt guilty about missing that time. However, his passing marked the family’s financial and emotional nightmare.
” His business left him in a huge amount of debt, and when he passed away, my mum was left with debts she didn’t even know existed. But, she explains, “Mum was the guarantor for everything.” Up until it was too late, she had no idea what was happening. She had to go bankrupt. She also lost her own company. It was terrible.
In the aftermath, Gabby found herself juggling multiple jobs to stay afloat”. I was attempting to have a little bit of freedom while teaching fitness classes and working as a waitress in an effort to relieve my mother of her stress.
Gabby claims Casey even started creating TikToks (Instagram) for her.
She hopes to expand into nutrition and mindfulness with her thriving brand Shape Up (Reach PLC / Alex James)
Then, at age 25, Love Island called and changed her life. Never did I anticipate a life-changing performance. I thought I’d be on it for a week, come out either single or with someone, maybe have a few more PT clients, be more in demand… But the opportunities and freedom that came from it gave us so much more.
If I won, people inquired as to what I would do with the money I’d earned from Love Island. After a few years of absolute hell, I just wanted to give my mother some rest and a good night’s sleep. If I hadn’t done Love Island, I don’t know what our future would’ve looked like”.
Gabby has clarity now greater than ever when she leaves the villa for a second time. “I am my strongest, most educated version of myself.” I know exactly who I am now”, she says confidently.
She is also aware that some people have preconceived notions of reality TV personalities. “People have a sense of the kind of person who visits Love Island,” he said. I’m not trying to say my life has been dead difficult – I had a really good childhood. Then it was all taken away. Just before I entered the show, that period of my life shaped who I am.
For now, Gabby’s focus is her fitness empire. Her wellness program, Shape Up, has grown into a full-fledged online community. She explains, “I’m helping thousands of women with a 360-degree approach to wellness” and not just with fitness.
Since launching Shape Up in 2020, Gabby has grown it into a thriving brand. In the platform’s history, our launch day was the biggest, with my new Island Body Program. My mind was blown! It was the program I used when I was getting into the best shape of my life before going back into the villa”, she says.
It doesn’t slow down either. “I hope everyone will read my story because it will demonstrate that having a disability at one point in my life and working as a fitness guru proves that you can do it. I want to help so many more people transform their lives, just like I have”, Gabby adds.
“I want to hold more retreats, expand into nutrition and mindfulness, and create a space where women feel supported in every way. Part of that is through community and going through a journey with like-minded people.” If anyone is aware of Gabby’s strength, it’s much more than just lifting weights.
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