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Lily Allen revealed on her podcast that she has been struggling with her mental health for around three years, with her therapist pointing out her issues with eating. The singer, who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, admitted that her body and brain feel disconnected, leading to her forgetting to eat. Lily has been open about her struggles with body image and mental health in the past, and is currently seeking help for her issues. Full...

Prince Andrew was convinced by Sarah Ferguson to skip the royal family's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, avoiding further embarrassment amid allegations of his close ties with a Chinese spy. Yang Tengbo, a former confidant of the Duke of York, was banned from the UK for engaging in covert activities leveraging his relationship with Andrew to gain access to Buckingham Palace. Despite calls for Andrew to withdraw from public gatherings, Sarah persuaded him to stay at...

Aaron Rodgers felt a sense of emptiness after winning Super Bowl XLV, reflecting on the lack of fulfillment despite achieving his lifelong dream. The Netflix documentary "Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" explores his struggle with success, off-the-field opportunities, family strife, and spiritual journey to find inner peace and identity through methods of faith and ayahuasca. Rodgers questioned his purpose beyond football and grappled with the idea of self-love and fulfillment beyond his Super Bowl victory. Full Article

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in China to participate in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed at restoring bilateral ties after a four-year standstill due to the Ladakh military standoff. China expressed readiness to honor commitments made by Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping to enhance mutual trust and promote steady growth in bilateral relations through dialogue and communication during the Special Representatives' meeting. The talks will focus on rebuilding ties...

China has expanded its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign travelers, including Americans, to stay for up to 10 days in various parts of the country. This measure aims to attract more overseas visitors and is effective immediately for passport holders from 54 countries. The move comes as China continues to ease its visa policies in an effort to revive international tourism after years of pandemic-related isolation. Full Article

In a war-ravaged Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, Radwan Adwan returns to Yarmuk cemetery after Bashar al-Assad's fall, rebuilding his father's grave. The camp, once home to 160,000 Palestinians, was bombed and besieged before being recaptured in 2018, allowing former residents to return. Amid ruins and broken tombstones, families search for loved ones' gravesites, hoping for a better future in the devastated area. Full Article