US President Donald Trump was greeted with a standing ovation as he arrived to address Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem. His visit to the Knesset comes after Hamas handed over all 20 surviving captives under the US-brokered ceasefire. Israel is releasing almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange.
Ben Stokes and Mark Wood will be “raring to go” in time for the Ashes, according to England pace bowler Brydon Carse.
Talismanic England skipper Stokes missed the final Test against India in July because of a shoulder injury, while express paceman Wood has not played a Test since August 2024 as a result of elbow and knee problems.
Both are looking to be fit for the first Test in Perth on 21 November, a series opener that Australia captain Pat Cummins has said he is “less likely than likely” to feature in because of a back injury.
Carse, a Durham team-mate of Stokes and Wood, said: “Ben and Woody are going well.
“I’ve been down to Loughborough in the past couple of weeks, had a couple of nights with them. Ben is looking near enough 100% fit and so is Mark. I’ve been bowling with them.
“It’s exciting to see where they have got to after their setbacks during the summer. They will be raring to go come Australia time.”
Pace bowling and the durability of the respective attacks could be a decisive factor in the outcome of a five-Test Ashes series crammed into the space of seven weeks.
With Aussie spearhead Cummins a huge doubt for Perth and possibly beyond, the home side will rely on Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland, all in their mid-30s. Beyond that, their other seamers are inexperienced or untried at Test level.
The group of fast bowlers named by England is set to be their fastest and most hostile to tour Australia in more than 50 years, albeit with some fitness doubts among them.
By the time of the first Test, Wood will not have played any competitive cricket since February. Despite that lack of action, the 35-year-old – probably the fastest bowler in the world – often claims he is at his best when fresh.
All-rounder Stokes, 34, is vital to England’s Ashes hopes, but has a history of pushing himself to breaking point. He has not completed any of England’s past four Test series and in the home summer against India his large bowling workload resulted in the shoulder injury.
Stokes and Wood are also the only pace bowlers in the England squad to have played in a Test down under before, but Carse believes the touring seamers will not suffer for their lack of time in Australian conditions.
“You can look at it two ways,” said Carse, speaking at the Toyota Professional Cricketers’ Association awards.
“Stokesy and Woody have played in Ashes series down in Australia, so they have the experience to fall back on.
Carse made his Test debut a year ago in Pakistan and has since become a key member of the England attack, taking 36 wickets in nine matches. He has had injury problems of his own, suffering from cuts to his feet, but came through the home summer unscathed by making holes in the bowling boot of his left foot.
“It’s been good,” he said. “To get through four Tests and two one-day series, I couldn’t have asked for much better.”
Meanwhile, England batter Jacob Bethell said he has been told “nothing” about what his role in Australia might be.
Bethell is thought to be competing with Ollie Pope for the number three position in the England batting order, particularly after Pope was replaced as vice-captain by Harry Brook.
The 21-year-old has the advantage of playing international cricket before the Ashes begins. Bethell is part of the England squad for the three T20s in New Zealand, beginning on Saturday, and the three one-day internationals that follow. Pope is not part of the white-ball set-up.
“I’ll be playing cricket, but whether that has any impact on what actually happens going into that Ashes series, I don’t know,” said Bethell.
Kate Ferdinand has opened up about her struggle to adjust to life in Dubai, admitting that it’s been emotionally challenging to be so far away from her loved ones back home.
The former TOWIE star, 34, took to Instagram to reflect on how much she misses her family in the UK, and shared that Sundays have been particularly difficult since her family’s big move.
She shared a sweet snap of her sitting on a leafy green patio with her friend Lucy Trott, writing: “Sundays have been the hardest day of the week for me since moving to Dubai, I’m used to having a full house and I just miss the family so much. Today was extra special spending it with you!”
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Lucy, who appears to split her time between Dubai and Essex according to her Instagram bio, is a mum-of-two to her children Blue and Bali.
Kate and her husband, former England footballer Rio Ferdinand, 46, relocated their blended family to Dubai earlier this year. The couple share two children — Cree, four, and Shae, two.
Rio’s older kids, Lorenz, 19, Tate, 17, and Tia, 13, from his marriage to the late Rebecca Ellison, also made the move. Although the Ferdinands are living in luxury in the exclusive Al Barari community, Kate has been honest about the emotional challenges of starting over abroad.
She recently admitted that their new life is “chaotic”, before admitting that it can be exciting at times. Kate shared: “It’s so loud I can’t even tell you, you can’t even hear yourself think.
“There’s a lot of over-stimulation. But also, it’s so special and crazy and loving and loud and everything that you could wish it to be. The bond between the kids is amazing.”
The reality TV star also revealed that her family has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy by sticking to shared mealtimes, even if they can get messy.
While speaking to the Independent, she joked: “It’s mental, there’s food getting thrown about everywhere, drinks are being spilled. But it’s the one time we’re all together, normally.”
Kate regularly shares glimpses of her family life in the UAE with followers, which involves sun-soaked beach days but also intense workouts at her new gym.
She described the move as a “fresh start” for their family in a heartfelt Instagram post when they first arrived. Kate wrote: “A new chapter, a fresh start — because if we don’t try, we’ll never know.
“Missing some of our specials already & a bit scared, excited & nervous — but more than anything, ready for fresh starts and new beginnings.”
Dubai holds a special significance for Kate and Rio, as it’s where they first met almost a decade ago. Two years later, Rio proposed in the nearby Abu Dhabi.
Ranvir Singh had Lorraine viewers flooding her Instagram comments section last week, after stepping out in a stunning floral maxi dress that fans called “stunning” and “absolutely beautiful”.
Known for her polished on-screen wardrobe, Ranvir’s latest look was the perfect balance between statement and sophisticated.
Her dress, the Floral Burn Out Maxi Dress from The Very Collection, features a soft, flowing silhouette with long sleeves and a shirt-like collar. The autumnal, floral design gives the dress that feminine edge, while the maxi length really helps to elongate the legs.
Ranvir said she has received “loads of love” on this stylish maxi. To style the look, the presenter kept it simple with a pair of tan court heels and classic gold jewellery.
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This is the kind of dress that is such a versatile addition to your autumn wardrobe, working just as well for a daytime event as it does for an evening occasion.
The maxi dress is part of online retailer Very’s latest own-brand range, The Very Collection, a luxury-looking rebrand filled with timeless staples and trend-led pieces.
Very says this launch “marks a new chapter” for the brand, with a focus on bringing customers what they actually want at prices we can all afford. From trending fabrics to heavy-duty knits and party season-ready pieces, the capsule collection starts from as little as £4 up to £250 for the luxe buys.
Ranvir isn’t the only daytime TV presenter whose style has been receiving a lot of love. Just last week, Susanna Reid was praised as the “lady in red” on Good Morning Britain in the chic Scarlet Red Crepe Belted Trim Collared Midi Dress from Love & Roses at Next.
Due to popular demand, Kylie Jenner is bringing back her old Snapchat era. Her past made a surprising return almost ten years later, as fans were reminded of the reign of ‘King Kylie’.
The Kardashian-Jenner’s nickname, King Kylie, was made popular on Snapchat from 2016 to 2018.
The 28-year-old reality TV star excited fans after dropping a series of cryptic hints over the past few days. Some even thought she was going to release a song.
Instead, Kylie announced that her cosmetic brand, Kylie Cosmetics, would bring back the iconic ‘King Kylie’ era by releasing her first-ever lip gloss range. Fittingly, the promotion of the new range was exclusively through Snapchat.
Kylie uploaded a two-and-a-half-minute video to advertise the new collection, which featured the same outfit she wore in the previous video clip, as well as the song “3 Strikes” by Terror Jr, which she made popular by lip-syncing to her on Snapchat.
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Her packaging will feature her most popular looks, and even some of the old packaging. She wrote on Instagram: “This King Kylie Collection is truly for you!!! You’re the reason my biggest cosmetic brand came true, and I wouldn’t be here.. 10 years later! Without your support.”
“I’ve seen all of your messages asking for a King Kylie collection, the fearless era that had a dream at just 17 years old! .. and that’s why I posted that tweet back in 2022. I wanted to give you exactly what you’ve been waiting for.”
Launched in 2016, Kylie’s empire has expanded through skincare, fragrances and hair products. According to Forbes, Kylie Cosmetics is currently worth $670 million (£499.5 million).
‘King Kylie’ refers to Kylie’s Snapchat era, which saw her become a social media icon thanks to her edgy style, where fans saw her experiment with different hair colours.
During that time, the entrepreneur would heavily document her life through the social media platform, from her antics to a simple day in her life. It was also the time when Kylie launched her cosmetics brand, Kylie Cosmetics.
She was also well-known for her plump lips, which became a topic of conversation and received criticism from the media and fans.
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The King Kylie collection will be available to purchase starting October 18 at 12pm PST (8pm BST) on KylieCosmetics.com.
Ellen DeGeneres’ neighbours have shared details about the TV star’s new life in the Cotswolds. She and her actress wife, Portia de Rossi, moved to a farm near Witney in November 2024 after the re-election of Donald Trump as President of the United States.
The former chat show host has been very open about her decision to leave the country she grew up in, as well as airing her differences with Trump’s often controversial policies.
Locals say the couple have embraced their new life in the English countryside and often mix with their neighbours at a local pub, The Farmer’s Dog. A source said: “They come in regularly, they are really chilled and very polite. They come in with their dogs, sometimes on their own and sometimes with other people.”
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The source added to People that everyone respects their privacy. “One time, they asked to sit at the corner table, presumably as it’s a bit more private. Everyone knows who she is, but they don’t bother her.”
Ellen and Portia moved to Kitesbridge Farm in the Cotswolds shortly after Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, and cited his re-election as their reason for fleeing to England. She told a crowd in Cheltenham that everything “is just better” in the UK, while in America, it is “scary for people to be who they are”.
Initially, the comedian and her wife only planned to stay a few months a year in the UK, but they made the decision to stay permanently the day after the election. “We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in’,” she said. “And we’re like, ‘We’re staying here’.”
Before Ellen left the US, she had a talk show, which aired its last episode in 2022 after the star faced allegations from multiple employees that she helped to foster a “toxic workplace”. However, in Cheltenham, Ellen addressed these allegations and, though she admitted she could be “very blunt”, called them “clickbait”.
The Costwolds’ source said that Ellen is “so nice” and says they “haven’t heard a single bad thing” from the village about her. “[Ellen’s] so nice and very down to Earth. It’s a small village, so of course everyone gossips, but I haven’t heard a single bad thing.”
Speaking about the village, Ellen told Richard Bacon that she was “not used to seeing this kind of beauty”. “The villages and the towns and the architecture – everything you see is charming, and it’s just a simpler way of life. I just love it here,” she added. However, Kitesbridge was put up for sale recently. The original asking price of £15 million has been boosted up to £22.5 million, with the extra said to cover the cost of renovations done to the property.
Ellen and Portia have since relocated to a new build. Ellen explained: “We decided we needed a different house, and now we are selling that house. So if anyone wants a house, it’s a beautiful stone farmhouse.”
The couple are not thought to be planning to move back to the US any time soon. They are among many celebrities who have left to country after Donald Trump’s election. Fellow actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell moved to Ireland, stating: “My personal mental health comes first, and when he was in last time, I was not doing well.”
Robin Wright has also moved to the UK, and said “America is a s*** show”. She added that she loves being in the UK because “the people are so kind”. Meanwhile, Titanic director James Cameron moved to New Zealand because he felt the US was becoming a “hollow idea”. “I think they’re hollowing it out as fast as they can for their own benefit.”