Blood brothers – bonds and betrayal on a rugby pitch

Broadway star Nathan Lane revealed in a Vanity Fair interview that he was passed over for a role in Space Jam due to his sexuality, as the director thought he was "too gay" for the part. The role eventually went to Wayne Knight, with Michael J. Fox, Chevy Chase, and Jason Alexander also considered. Lane, who publicly came out as gay in 1999, discussed the challenges of being open about his sexuality in Hollywood, particularly...

London’s housing market is experiencing a significant drop in buyer demand, attributed to the impending changes in stamp duty thresholds. From April, the nil-rate threshold for first-time buyers will decrease, impacting around eight in 10 potential homebuyers in the capital. This "hangover" effect has led to a 3% decrease in demand over the last year, particularly affecting first-time buyers and causing a lull in market activity. Full Article

The Black Sea maritime security deal aims to bring Moscow back to predictable grain and fertilizer markets, ensuring profit and global food security, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The United States brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to halt Black Sea fighting and energy attacks, while considering lifting sanctions against Moscow. This deal, if implemented, could be a crucial step towards President Trump's goal of achieving a broader ceasefire in the ongoing...

Passengers aboard the Queen Anne luxury cruise liner in the southern Philippines were plunged into darkness due to piracy threats, with crew members instructing guests to take precautions. The heightened security measures were a response to the militant group Abu Sayyaf, known for kidnappings and ransoms in the region. Despite reassurances from the crew that the risk to the large ship was minimal, the Sulu and Celebes seas remain a hotspot for maritime crime, with...

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Trump and his intelligence chiefs downplayed a security breach involving a leaked Signal group chat where national security officials planned airstrikes in Yemen. Despite Democrats calling them "incompetent," DNI Gabbard and CIA Director Ratcliffe denied sharing classified information. The leak prompted a lawsuit, questions about using civilian apps for sensitive matters, and ongoing investigations by Senate Republicans. Full Article