Prince Harry and Meghan have given an explosive tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey, opening up about racism concerns, suicidal thoughts and Royal Family rifts. The two-hour prime-time interview with the US chat host - where "no subject is off limits" - has given the couple their chance to tell their story and left many reeling from the unexpected revelations . As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex admit they walked away from life as senior royals because they felt "trapped", we look at the network of famous and influential figures they've got on speed dial now they've built a new life in the US. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris While the Royal Family remain staunchly apolitical, Prince Harry and Meghan's departure from "The Firm" has allowed them freedom to have a more friendly relationship with political movers and shakers. Advertisement Harry's past work on military issues bought him into close contact with the Bidens, … [Read more...] about Harry and Meghan: The celebrities and influential figures who make up their LA inner circle
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I’m sick of mums complaining about homeschooling – you chose to have kids & school wasn’t invented as a babysitter
WHEN news of the latest lockdown broke, parents all over the nation were horrified at the thought of having to homeschool their kids again. The internet erupted with mums venting their fury as they geared up to juggle work with becoming a substitute teacher . But many women who don’t or can’t have children say they would have relished the chance to homeschool them, and were left feeling very frustrated. So do homeschooling mums need to suck it up and realise how lucky they are? Or do they have every right to complain ? Two writers give Anna Roberts their opposing views. NO says child-free Samantha Brick WRITER Samantha Brick, 49, originally from Birmingham, now lives in France with her carpenter husband Pascal, 59. She says: "When Boris made the latest doom-laden announcements, my first thought was, “Here we go again”. Not with lockdown, but with those mums groaning about having their precious little darlings at home with them. Instead of doing … [Read more...] about I’m sick of mums complaining about homeschooling – you chose to have kids & school wasn’t invented as a babysitter
Meghan and Harry interview: The reactions
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up about the struggles of living in the royal family in an interview with television personality Oprah Winfrey, which aired on Sunday in the United States. The highly-anticipated interview hsa prompted a host of reactions from both sides of the Atlantic and elsewhere. Reactions in the US On the US side, most were sympathetic to the couple's plight and decision to leave the royal family. Star tennis player Serena Williams said she was "proud" of her "selfless friend" Meghan, who she said lives by example "with empathy and compassion." "She teaches me every day what it means to be truly noble. Her words illustrate the pain and cruelty she's experienced," said Williams. Watch video 06:45 Share 'They either have to be private citizens or royals' Send Facebook Twitter reddit EMail Facebook Messenger Web Whatsapp Web Telegram linkedin Permalink … [Read more...] about Meghan and Harry interview: The reactions
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ activists cross borders for democratic change
Solidarity between pro-democracy advocates has been gaining momentum across Asia in the last couple of months, both in cyberspace and in the streets. The informal Milk Tea Alliance unites like-minded political activists from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Myanmar. Although their agendas at home vary, protesters clashing with riot police in Myanmar can relate to Thais demanding reform of the monarchy. Hong Kongers contesting Beijing’s National Security Law , meanwhile, can resonate with Taiwanese resisting Chinese mainland encroachment. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a professor of political science at Thailand's Chulalongkorn University, told DW that the growing transnational movement "has aligned the aspirations of young demographics across Asia, favoring democratic norms and values against authoritarianism in their countries and beyond." How did the Milk Tea Alliance come about? In recent months, young pro-democracy activists in Asia have shown how online activism can morph into … [Read more...] about Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ activists cross borders for democratic change
‘Nurses aren’t only people Boris Johnson has trampled on – he’s his own worst enemy’
Nurses aren’t the only people to be trampled on by Boris Johnson with his insulting one per cent slap for carers. Bus drivers in Greater Manchester are taking strike action because the Government permits employers to fire and rehire workers on lower pay and inferior terms. British Gas, British Airways, Heathrow Airport and coffee maker Douwe Egberts are – with public transport operator Go North West, – on a worryingly list of companies accused of exploiting coronavirus to ride roughshod over folk. The Prime Minister also freezing the pay of council staff, firefighters the armed forces and the police, shows workers in both the public and private sectors face a common enemy – him. What is your view? Have your say in the comments section And the people of Britain have a united cause with the world’s poorest when even Tories warn hundreds of thousands will starve to death as a result of Johnson’s £4billion aid slash. Chiding Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions … [Read more...] about ‘Nurses aren’t only people Boris Johnson has trampled on – he’s his own worst enemy’