British tourists could have to pay to visit Europe after Brexit as part of a US-style visa waiver system, the immigration minister has said. Robert Goodwill told MPs the EU was considering adopting a version of America's Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) but it was too early know if this would apply to UK residents after withdrawal. Mr Goodwill pointed out that the US system was not journey specific and some ESTAs lasted for ten years. The ESTA costs $14 (£11) and lets British visitors go to the USA for less than 90 days without a visa. It is required even if a traveller is just passing through the US in transit. SNP member of the European Scrutiny Committee Alan Brown told the minister that Leave advocates in the referendum campaign had said there would be no need for visa-like travel schemes after Brexit. He added: "An ESTA still takes time and costs money and it is something people have to repeat." Mr Goodwill said: "We are at a very early …
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Who is John Corbett’s wife Bo Derek?
ACTOR John Corbett and actress Bo Derek have been together for two decades and are finally married. Corbett revealed during an appearance on The Talk on CBS that the two secretly got married at the end of 2020. Who is John Corbett’s wife Bo Derek? Corbett told Jerry O'Connell on Tuesday, “Around Christmas time we got married. Bo and I got married.” “This is probably the first time, you know, we're pretty private people,” the Sex and the City actor added. "We didn't make an announcement. All our friends and family knew." The couple has been together since 2002. Bo is an actress known for her role in 10, Tarzan, the Ape Man, and Tommy Boy. Derek, whose birth name was Mary Cathleen Collins, was born in California and was previously with an actor named John Derek, who was 30 years her senior. Their relationship was controversial and they moved to Germany , where he wouldn’t be tried for statutory rape laws since Derek was under the age of consent. Has Bo …
‘I wanted to explore bisexuality with husband’s best friend – now we’re a throuple’
A married woman wanted to explore her bisexuality – so invited her husband’s best friend into her marriage. Marketing executive Claire Thornhill, 36, and actor Justin Rupple, 38, met while they were in college and soon became mates. Then Justin met Katy Rupple, 39, at a comedy show where they immediately hit it off. The couple from Seattle, USA, started dating in 2006 and tied the knot seven years later. After getting hitched, the pair had discussion about what they wanted from the relationship. Katy opened up about being bisexual and expressed her desire to make connections with women too. Katy suggested a relationship with Justin’s friend, Claire, and her husband was on board. After seven years of discussing the topic, they finally reached out to the old college friend. Despite being nervous to ask, the couple were delighted when Claire agreed to give it a go. Claire said: "I had been best friends with Justin since 2004 and was ecstatic when he and Katy tied the …
Trump Pick Takes Ohio Primary, ‘Establishment’ Democratic Candidate Routs AOC Ally
The results of two Ohio primaries came to a conclusion last night, potentially giving insight into where the parties stand before the midterm elections next year. In the Republican-leaning 15th district, former President Trump’s endorsement pick, Mike Carey, was successful. In the Left-leaning 11th district, the Democratic establishment candidate, Shontel Brown, beat the more progressive Nina Turner. Both races were seen by political pundits and experts as a look into how the parties are likely to position themselves going into 2022. After she lost to Brown, progressive Turner came out strong, blasting the moderate Brown and claiming that Americans have been on a “long justice journey through a desert of despair, indifference, inequality, and racism.” “Tonight my friends, we have looked across the promised land, but for this campaign, on this night, we will not cross the river,” she said. “Tonight our justice journey continues and I am proud to continue that journey …
Tokyo 2020 Day 12 Highlights: Sydney McLaughlin smashes world record, Andre de Grasse wins 200m gold, Team GB sailing success
Team GB ’s medal haul rose to an impressive total of 48 after another frantic day of non-stop action at the Tokyo Olympics , moving them up to fourth in the table behind China, the United States and hosts Japan. The start of Day 12, from a Team GB perspective, undoubtedly belonged to Sky Brown who, at 13, became Britain’s youngest ever Olympic medallist as she claimed bronze in an enthralling women’s park skateboarding final. Swimmer Sarah Hardcastle previously held the record after picking up silver and bronze, aged just 15, at the Los Angeles Games back in 1984. Brown was born in 2008, everybody – the same year Dark Knight was released and Leona Lewis was Bleeding Love. Just let that sink in… feel old yet? Drama continued to unfold as more events got underway and, once again, the athletics did not disappoint with twists and turns at every corner. But it was heartbreak for a distraught Katarina Johnson-Thompson , who was forced to pull out of the heptathlon …
Today at the Olympics: Dutch teammates tie for cycling record
Harrie Lavreysen and Dutch teammate Jeffrey Hoogland tied for the Olympic record in qualifying for the men’s sprint at the Izu Velodrome, clocking the same time of 9.215 down to the thousandth of a second. In the qualifying rounds, cyclists get what’s called a flying start before they are timed over 200 metres. That means the two Dutch riders averaged 48.55 mph during their qualifying lap. Hoogland will be seeded first and Lavreysen second for the knockout rounds. That’s when riders face off against each other in a cat-and-mouse game over three laps with the fastest to the finish line advancing to the next round. From sailing to skateboarding, here is a roundup of what else is happening today in Tokyo. Athletics Peruth Chemutai of Uganda has won the gold medal in the women's 3,000m steeplechase. The rest of the podium is made up of Team USA Courtney Frerichs in silver and Kenya's Hyvin Kiyeng in bronze. The men's 800m race was dominated by Kenya with a one-two …
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Accordi di Abramo: primi voli tra Israele e Marocco
Sono arrivati domenica a Marrakesh in Marocco i primi due aerei colmi di turisti israeliani . Si tratta dei primi voli commerciali dopo il disgelo tra i due paesi, firmato nel dicembre 2020, come parte degli accordi di Abramo , che sotto l'egida degli Stati Uniti hanno riavvicinato Israele ad alcuni paesi arabi (Emirati Arabi Uniti, Bahrein, Sudan e Marocco, appunto). Israele, apre l'ambasciata emiratina a Tel Aviv Gli accordi fra Israele e gli Emirati danno già i primi frutti economici Casa Bianca: firma storica tra Israele, Emirati Arabi Uniti e Bahrain Voli diretti Rabat-Tel Aviv: Marocco e Israele avviano relazioni Scomodi alleati: Biden sotto pressione per la guerra fra Israele e Hamas Ad accogliere i turisti all'arrivo un buffet di benvenuto con tè alla menta, datteri e dolci tipici. "Sono così contenta di essere qui oggi - dice una turista israeliana - è il primo volo commerciale da Israele al Marocco. È un giorno storico: questi due …
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Covid in Scotland: Scotland to begin vaccinating 16 and 17-year-olds
Published 44 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Sixteen and 17-year-olds in Scotland will be offered a first dose of the Covid vaccine as soon as possible, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. Many will be able to register for an appointment online from Friday. Ministers expect everyone in this age group to have been offered a jab by the end of September. It follows the recommendation of the UK's vaccine advisory body to extend the vaccine roll-out. Ms Sturgeon said their advice was "good news" and the step forward she had been hoping for. And she said she hoped the experts would also recommend the vaccine for more young people in the future. Jabs for 16 and 17-year-olds to start 'within weeks' What do young people need to know about the vaccine? Should all children get a Covid vaccine? …
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