Royal mania reached fever pitch in Australia today as thousands of mask-wearing, flag-waving fans jostled outside the Opera House to catch a glimpse of Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan. Jubilant girls held up signs saying 'I gave up perfect school attendance to see you' while excited mothers and fathers shouted 'welcome to Sydney.' This morning, all major Australian newspapers had the couple on their front pages with triumphant congratulations for their baby news. 'True Blue Baby Joy,' said The West Australian. 'You little beauty!' sang Tasmania's Mercury as the New South Wales premier said it was 'so exciting' to welcome the pair to her state. At first glance, the hysteria may suggest that Australia's strong republican movement is losing traction as this younger, 'more relevant' crop of royals take centre stage. The reality, however, is much more nuanced. Prominent republicans in Australia have welcomed Harry and Meghan and do not see the apparent outpouring of … [Read more...] about Even a royal pregnancy and the stunning new bride are not enough to quash Australia’s republican cause despite Harry and Meghan mania sweeping the country
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Game Of Toes! Former Thrones star Jason Momoa goes barefoot as he arrives to screening of his new film
He is best known for his role as powerful warlord and feared warrior Khal Drogo in Game Of Thrones. But Jason Momoa decided to ditch the primitive footwear in favour of a much more natural look. The 34-year-old actor went barefoot as he arrived at the An Evening with Jason Momoa and Thelma Adams event in New York on Tuesday. Free spirit: Jason Momoa, 34, went barefoot while arriving at An Evening with Jason Momoa and Thelma Adams in New York on Tuesday, which also included a screening of his directorial debut Road To Paloma Signature role: Jason (pictured right) is best known for his role as powerful warlord and feared warrior Khal Drogo in the HBO series Game Of Thrones as he donned quite primitive footwear on the show The gala was held at 92nd Street Y and even included a special screening of his film Road To Paloma, which he makes his directorial debut in. Jason introduced the film at the event, which he co-wrote, directed and stars in with his 46-year-old wife Lisa … [Read more...] about Game Of Toes! Former Thrones star Jason Momoa goes barefoot as he arrives to screening of his new film
Grandad ‘nearly killed’ after thug neighbour batters him in parking space row
A grandfather was batter by a thug neighbour after a row over a parking space turned violent. Now the elderly man and his wife are considering moving out permanently to escape the man. Damian Hyde, 37, told the grandfather "I'm going to bite your nose off" in a vicious assault while his partner hit the man's wife over the head with a fence post. Hyde unleashed a brutal attack on next-door neighbour John Bolton outside his home in Cardiff, a court heard. It came after Mr Bolton had knocked on Hyde's door to complain about damage to his car tyres in an incident earlier the same day. Grandfather Mr Bolton said Hyde "absolutely battered" him and "nearly killed" him during the attack, reports Wales Online . When called to the scene of the attack in Ascot Close, Ely, police discovered Hyde sitting on top of Mr Bolton refusing to get off him and becoming aggressive until he was threatened with a Taser. Hyde's then-partner Laura Brooks, 43, initially called Mr Bolton's wife Marianne, 70, to … [Read more...] about Grandad ‘nearly killed’ after thug neighbour batters him in parking space row
The surprising item that’s flying off shelves after pregnant Meghan Markle showcased them on her arrival in Australia
The subtle trick Meghan Markle used to disguise her baby bump has seen a sudden surge in in purple folder sales overnight. The Duchess of Sussex sparked pregnancy speculation after she touched down in Sydney with her husband Prince Harry on Monday, clutching two strategically placed bright purple folders in front of her stomach. Kensington Place announced later that day that the couple were indeed expecting their first child next year. Scroll down for video There's been a sudden surge in the sale of purple folders since Meghan Markle used them to hide her baby bump at Sydney Airport on Monday The stationery item has been flying off the shelves since. Office supplies store Officeworks has reported a 75 per cent increase in sales overnight and has sold out of the suddenly popular item. 'Her unlikely accessory has sent stationery lovers into a frenzy, with the purple folder having almost sold out across Officeworks stores nationwide,' a spokeswoman said. … [Read more...] about The surprising item that’s flying off shelves after pregnant Meghan Markle showcased them on her arrival in Australia
Heroic moment two Muslim men jump into a river to save an elderly man after he jumped from a Sydney bridge – before trying in vain to resuscitate him
Two Muslim men dived into a river in a desperate bid to save an elderly man's life at he plunged from a Sydney bridge. The men waded into the Parramatta River in Silverwater in Sydney's west at about 1.15pm on Sunday when they saw the pensioner in the water. Footage of the incident showed the pair walking through the waist-deep water before grabbing the man and hauling him back to the shore. A crowd gathered as the men tried to resuscitate the pensioner, thought to be in his 80s, but he tragically died at the scene. The men jumped in the Parramatta River to try and save an elderly man, believed to be in his 80s After wading through waist-deep water, they dragged the man back to the shore 'May Allah reward these two men who swam out to pull an old man that jumped off the bridge in Silverwater,' a caption on the video read. Social media users were quick to praise the men's actions. 'Bless these guys for swimming out to the man,' said one Facebook user. 'Well … [Read more...] about Heroic moment two Muslim men jump into a river to save an elderly man after he jumped from a Sydney bridge – before trying in vain to resuscitate him