An EgyptAir flight from Paris bound for Cairo is feared to have crashed into the Mediterranean Sea after disappearing from radar.
The Flight MS804 went missing at 02:30 Cairo time soon after clearing Greek airspace.
EgyptAir confirmed there were 56 passengers – including three children – seven crew members and three security personnel on board the Airbus A320 when it addressed “the loss” of the 13-year-old plane.
A major search and rescue operation is under way involving the Greek and Egyptian military. France has offered to send boats and planes to help in the effort while their security officials say they “cannot rule out the possibility of a terror attack.”
There were 15 French nationals on board the flight and French President Francois Hollande convened an emergency meeting about the incident.
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls told a press conference that his government was being “extremely prudent” about possible causes and trying to gather all the information.
“We are not ruling out any hypothesis,” he said.
“The plane was travelling at a height of 37,000ft, and disappeared after entering the Egyptian airspace within 10 miles,” says EgyptAir.
Recent regional tensions and incidents have caused many to speculate foul play is a factor.
In November 2015 a Russian Metrojet Airbus A321 crashed in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheik just minutes after departing Egpyt for St Petersburg, killing all 224 passengers.
Islamic State claimed responsibility for that attack.
While proud papa John Legend shares another sweet snap of his four-week-old daughter Luna being burped by her mama, Chrissy just cannot stop gushing about her sweet new arrival.
In a series of interviews this week, the model mum opened about her new life as a mother, and all the ways her life has changed since welcoming the precious cherub.
She looks just like her daddy! “Burpface,” the doting dad captioned the latest snap.
Speaking to People, the Cravings cookbook author revealed that, despite her husband’s 10-time Grammy award winning voice, the All Of Me singer hasn’t quite nailed the bedtime cradle-songs yet…
“I gotta say though, if you could listen in, some of them are pretty questionable,” she said with a laugh. “He doesn’t really know how to sing to babies.”
But as it happens, the 37-year-old is making up for his lousy lullabies in other ways.
“John does so much because actually, he feels so helpless in other ways. Obviously, he can’t nurse or do anything in that realm,” she explains before making our hearts explode with this next bit:
“He dances with her and he’s a good, calming source. He loves the diaper change though because we had never changed diapers before so now it’s new and fun for us.”
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Earlier this week, the new father took to social media to stand up for his wife when she received online criticism after the couple out to dinner in Hollywood in April, just two weeks after their daughter’s birth.
Many online haters called the new mum out as irresponsible for leaving the baby at home that early, but as her adoring husband pointed out, both the stars were new parents and he had not received any criticism at all.
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He called on the haters to shame both of them, if they were going to shame anyone at all.
“Funny there’s no dad-shaming,” the 37-year-old singer tweeted. “When both of us go out to dinner, shame both of us so Chrissy doesn’t have to take it all. We’ll split it.”
Opening up about the backlash, Chrissy said in a new interview with Good Morning America, “We needed a break; we needed to go enjoy each other’s company. We were gone for an hour,” she began before adding: “I knew mommy-shaming was a thing but I didn’t think it would come from going to dinner.”
The Lip Sync Battle co-host received online backlash her her incredible post baby bod.
The Thai-born beauty has also been met with criticism in recent weeks for another, very bizarre reason.
Not for her parenting, but for her post baby body or rather how quickly she has managed to “bounce back.”
“I think some people actually get really weirded out if you do bounce back too quickly because you really should be at home with this little thing and taking care of her and not so concerned,” the pretty bronde said to People.
“But you’ll never have the right answer and you’ll never be right to everybody, so you just live and do what you can do best,” she adds.
“I worked out more pregnant than I ever did not pregnant!” she admitted before adding, “So for me, to be able to come back after wasn’t a concern.”
Both John and Chrissy are besotted with their darling girl.
Australia will remember her as the lovable fish and chip shop owner who won season three of Big Brother back in 2003. But these days, Reggie Sorensen is on a much more important crusade.
The single mother-of-two is putting her own health issues aside, which include being legally blind, to help raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.
The debilitating illness affects the lungs and digestive system. Sufferers have a faulty exocrine system which results in a thick mucus on the lungs, digestive system and airways.
At present, there is no cure for the life-threatening disease and the life expectancy is around 37 years.
So when the former reality star’s six-year-old son Lucas was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, Reggie decided to take matters into her own hands.
As May marks Cystic Fibrosis month, Reggie is encouraging people to get involved in the Strawfie Challenge.
Reggie, pictured with daughter Mia and son Lucas strapped into his breathing machine, is campaigning tirelessly to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.
“I’m trying to get people to upload a photo of them holding their nose while sucking on a straw for 60 seconds. That gives them an idea of how it feels to be someone with Cystic Fibrosis and how hard it is to breath,” she tells Woman’s Day Online.
There’s no denying the Strawfie Challenge is a tough 60 seconds, however this is the reality of Lucas and thousands of other’s lives.
Constantly monitoring her son’s health, Reggie admits that if he gets a “wet cough” which doesn’t clear up, he can end up in hospital for months.
Her six-year-old can often spend months at a time in hospital.
With Lucas having to undertake physiotherapy sessions twice a day to prevent the build-up of mucus on the lungs and the constant fear he may become gravely unwell, the stress has taken its toll on Reggie.
“I have a lot of anxiety when he does start to get sick, I start to panic. I don’t want to end up in hospital,” she says.
Perhaps the most heartbreaking aspect of the illness is the fact her six-year-old son is already aware of his own mortality.
“He does ask a lot ‘mummy when am I going to die?’ He knows he’s got this condition, it’s sad. I just tell him ‘everyone is going to die one day Lucas, I don’t know how long you’re going to be here for.’ It’s just horrible for a six-year-old boy to be saying that,” Reggie reveals.
May 27 marks the annual 65 Roses Day, which raises money for the illness.
Looking after Lucas has become a full-time job in itself and until his condition improves, Reggie simply can’t commit to holding down a job.
“At the moment, he’s getting sick and when he ends up in hospital I would need to find a boss who would be understanding if I took weeks at a time off work.”
Although she admits having a child with CF is “a lot of work, stress and heartache” Reggie is determined for Lucas to have a great quality of life.
“I hope one day there is going to be a cure for CF,” she tells us.
On top of managing Lucas’ illness, Reggie is also legally blind and suffers from Pyrrole disorder – a biochemical imbalance involving an abnormality in haemoglobin synthesis. Symptoms can include bowel dysfunction, poor stress control and mood swings.
The 2003 Big Brother winner is urging people to participate in the #StrawfieChallenge
While she jokes “there is no one to look after me” Reggie has rekindled her on-off romance with former Manly Sea Eagles footballer, John Jones.
“John understands [the kids come first]. He’s good in that way. I can’t give all my time to John. It’s just impossible. No matter who I’m with they’re always going to come second,” the devoted mother muses.
Life may have dealt an unfair amount of blows to the 41-year-old but her endearing nature and cheeky sense of humour the nation fell in love with some 13 years ago are still very much intact.
“I don’t take things for granted at all. Life’s so precious. Especially with going blind, I like to do as much as I can!”
Never say never! Reggie wouldn’t rule out returning to reality TV and would happily be sent to the jungle for next year’s installment of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
So would Reggie ever revisit reality TV, or are those days well and truly behind her?
“Oh god yeah! I loved it when I was in Big Brother. I just had so much fun. If I was ever asked to do anything, I’d grab it with both hands and make the most of it. I’d do it for sure!”
The Australian-owned business creates toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels and serviettes made from soft bamboo fibres instead of trees.
Passionate about her product, and the environment, Ziah says, “Bamboo is the future of the paper industry. I am an advocate and I want everyone to know that.”
Now, as with any small business, brand awareness can be a big obstacle, but that’s all about to change for Ziah.
Last Friday, Ziah was crowned the Major Prize Winner in The Australian Women’s Weekly/CPA Australia Women in Business Awards.
As such, her business will receive a cash injection of $10,000, which can be used to grow the business.
Ziah will also receive one-on-one mentoring from the judging panel a.k.a. some of the best business brains in Australia.
Alex Malley, Chief Executive of CPA Australia, Heather Ridout, a member of the Reserve Bank Board, Siobhan McKenna, non-executive director of Ten Network Holdings and Sarah Wilson, founder of I Quit Sugar, were just some of the judges impressed by Ziah’s tree-free tissues, and via their role on the Women in Business judging panel can offer invaluable guidance an advice in Ziah’s renewable and sustainable business.
With their backing, Ziah can aim to boost her business and remain committed to getting people to help save endangered animals, ecosystems and ultimately our planet by making one simple switch at the supermarket.
That goal of saving trees for our children, and our children’s children? It suddenly seems much more in reach.
Meet the other inspiring women who impressed The Women in Business Awards judges too.
Having grown up in a culture where socialising revolves around alcohol, I was worried that going alcohol free would force me to become a hermit. And it was a valid concern. As a new non-drinker stepping into a pub or bar is challenging – habits are powerful and hard to break. I opted to stay at home away from temptation.
But eventually I had to bite the bullet and venture out for a friend’s birthday. And despite drinking lime and soda all night I had a really great time. I was just like the old me; I joined in, I laughed, I danced. But unlike the old me I could still remember it all the next day.
2. Hangovers are awful
Hangovers are awful. Headaches, nausea, dehydration. And yet they are entirely self-inflicted. We know that crossing the line between a couple of drinks and finishing the bottle will only lead to pain. But we do it to ourselves again and again and again.
There are some things about drinking that I miss (like that first sip of beer on a hot afternoon) but I don’t miss hangovers.
3. People are generally supportive
On the whole, my friends and family have been really supportive of my decision to give up booze. I think in the beginning they assumed that it was just a bit of a phase and that I’d soon fall off the wagon and everything would return to normal.
But despite persisting with tea-total-ism my friends have not disowned me. I still get invited out and no one rolls their eyes when I order a mocktail.
4. But sometimes they’re not
Having said that… there have been a few times when I have felt a need to justify my decision to quit booze. As if me saying “I’m not drinking wine anymore” is the same as saying “I am judging you because you drink.”
Some friends have been extremely defensive of their own drinking habits – but there is no need to be. I am not judging anyone. My choice not to drink is about me, and only me.
5. Drunk people can be really boring (sorry)
While I still love going out with my friends, I have learned when to call it a night. There are some big warning signs; the people drinking will get louder; sometimes they will start to slur their words. Sometimes an ordinary topic can become heated.
But then it happens. The people doing the drinking suddenly become incredibly boring. Old stories are re-hashed, points are laboured over and the tangents have tangents of their own.
This is my cue to become boring too – by heading home to my bed.
6. Alcohol was not my friend
I used to really enjoy a glass of wine (or three). After a long day of work and parenting. The ritual of filling my glass was almost therapeutic. But despite it’s relaxing qualities, wine wasn’t my friend.
I couldn’t see it at the time, but my moderate drinking habit was actually sabotaging nearly every area of my life.
Giving up alcohol allowed me to significantly change my lifestyle. Healthy eating and exercise became the norm. I lost weight, I got fit. And I feel great.
But there is more to it than that. I don’t argue with my husband anymore. And I’m a better mum.
7. Tea is a really great drink
I’ve always been a tea drinker. But now that I am a non-drinker I have a new appreciation for tea. Tea is way better than booze.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s secret love child Joseph Baena is the spitting image of his buff father.
The 18-year-old, who grew up in Bakersfield, California, was recently spotted with a friend in Malibu.
And its clear Joseph has taken after his father with the same strapping build and long locks circa Arnie’s ‘80s days.
Joseph is now 18-years-old.
And he reminds us so much of his father from his Conan days!
And judging by his buff appearance, body building is hereditary!
In fact, TMZ’s Harvey Weinstein recently bumped into the father-son duo working out while at Gold’s Gym at Venice Beach in LA.
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The teen is the love child from his affair with his family’s housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena.
Arnold was married to Maria Shriver at the time of the fling with Mildred, who fell pregnant with Joseph in 1997.
Years later, in 2011 the truth came out, resulting in Maria, now 60, ending their marriage of over 25 years.
The couple were married for 25 years before Maria found out about the affair with Mildred (inset).
Arnie told 60 minutes didn’t know he was Joseph’s father until the boy “started looking like me, that’s when I kind of got it. I put things together.”
Adding, “The important thing that everyone should know is that I take care of him and I take care of [his mother]. And I fulfil my responsibility and I’m glad to do that.”
Arnold and Maria have four children – Katherine, 26, Christina, 24, Patrick, 22, and their youngest 18-year-old Christopher, 18, who was born just five days before his half-brother.
The entire family.
Baby Joseph with his mum.
For the former Californian governor, his kids are the most important thing to him.
Over the weekend, the proud papa couldn’t contain his joy over Patrick graduating from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.
“Patrick, I’m so proud of you,” he penned on Facebook.
“You have grown into a great man — physically and mentally — and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Congratulations. I love you.”
The former couple reunited to celebrate their son’s achievement.
That pride extends to all his kids, especially Joseph.
Talking to Howard Stern just a year ago, Arnie briefly touched on how accommodating his love child has been throughout the entire ordeal.
“He’s terrific and he totally understands the situation,” the Terminator star quipped.
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“So, it all has worked out … It’s a very tough situation for him.”
“It’s a very tough situation for my kids, very tough situation for my family. It was tough for everybody.”
“But it has happened and now we have to figure it out, right?”
2016 marks the 69th annual Cannes Film Festival held in the picturesque seaside town in France, and as the most important event of the film world kicks off, all the stars flock in dressed to nines, of course.
Movie stars, models and musicians from all over the world walk the red carpet, putting their fanciest foot forward as they promote their upcoming films in the hopes to win the favour of the tough festival jury, whose commendation almost guarantees the international success of a movie.
The stylish affair has brought in Hollywood’s finest, from Cannes Queen Blake Lively, who debuted her second baby bump in a dazzling gown, to Victoria Beckham, who sported an edgy pantsuit.
Honorable mentions have to be made for Julianne Moore, who made jaws drop in an embellished black number, and to our very own Naomi Watts, who looked nothing less than a fairy princess in a fitting lilac gown.
Click through the gallery to see the very best looks from the fashion event of the year!
Fresh from walking the runway at Sydney Fashion Week, Bella Hadid took on the Cannes red carpet in a gravity-defying, silky red number. Ditching any under garments, the leggy lady certainly was brave! Watch the model strut her stuff in the next slide!
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At age 70, Helen Mirren was an absolute vision as she twirled in this lace, navy frock.
Kim Kardashian just keeps looking better and better! The mum-of-two rocked a bedazzled gown as she showed off her post baby weight-loss.
Paris Hilton was the white swan in this elegant white gown.
Wow! Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley made jaws drop in fire engine red.
Colin Firth alongside his wife, Livia, walked the Cannes red carpet looking noticeably slimmer on Monday. The star, who will reprise his role as Marc Darcy in the upcoming Bridget Jones’s Baby, looked sharp in a black tuxedo, with his weight loss apparent in his face.
Kendall shows off her pins.
looking good Kate Hudson and Adriana Lima!
Va va voom Kate Moss!
Kate Moss take 2!
The Queen of Cannes, Blake Lively, showed off her burgeoning baby bump in the jaw-dropping, sky-blue beaded gown.
Kendall Jenner bared all in a sheer, black Cavalli Couture number.
Dashing dad, Ryan Gosling, was everyone’s dream in a white tux with navy silk bow-tie.
Fresh from her stint on US Dancing With The Stars, Mischa Barton looked drop dead gorgeous in a fringed black slip.
Kendall outdid herself once again in a daring plunge dress alongside momager, Kris Jenner.
Kirsten Dunst was a vision in a ballerina embroidered frock.
Russell Crowe rocked a more casual look with a buttoned down, open shirt under his black suit.
Julia Robert’s arrives on the scene in a glamorous black gown with her Money Monster co-star, George Clooney.
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini rocked an edgy jumpsuit as she stood beside 1D toy boy, Liam Payne.
Colin Firth, handsome as always, was accompanied by wife Livia.
Julianne Moore donned a daring leather dress with a shredded skirt.
Australia’s very own Naomi Watts was a vision in an embellished lilac gown.
The blonde beauty went with a figure-hugging, beaded silver slip dress for her second outfit.
Bump watch! Underneath Blake Lively’s drop dead gorgeous, rose gold dress, the teeny tiny baby bump of her second child can be made out.
Victoria Beckham put her edgy spin on this strapless, black pantsuit.
Give us a wave! Eva Longoria looked a dream in this figure-hugging, white two-piece ensemble.
Julianne Moore channeled Black Swan in this beaded black gown with sheer panels.
The lady in red! Blake’s second outfit was just as striking as her first. Watch Blake talk about motherhood in the next slide. Post continues after the video…
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Kirsten Dunst was pretty in pink in a beaded floral gown.
Hollywood’s edgiest A-lister, Kristen Stewart, rocked a daring, sheer shirt with a patterned skirt.
Costume change! Eva was a vision in a soft purple dress.
Dapper chap Justin Timberlake was in his classic suit and tie combo.
Blake went for yet another bold red number with this striped evening outfit.
The legendary Susan Sarandon rocked a double breasted, buttoned gown with statement shades.
Anna Kendrick rocked old Hollywood waves with her canary yellow gown.
Kayleigh Mole wanted one particular thing for her push present more than ever, so of course her husband John wanted to give it to her – even if it meant spending all his life savings.
After giving birth to their second child, Kayleigh’s husband of 10 years spent $20,000 on a rather unusual gift – a full body makeover. We’re talking liposuction, tummy tuck, breast lift – the works.
But while it may seem odd, it’s what Kayleigh wanted and was the one thing that would get her self-esteem up to where she wanted it to be.
Over her two pregnancies, she gained 30kgs, according to The Sun and was so unhappy she didn’t want to look in the mirror.
“I was 23 but it was like I was trapped in an old lady’s body. I had so much confidence growing up but after having Niall when I was 20, my body was never the same. Just because I was a mum didn’t mean I didn’t want to feel and look sexy.”
Before
She tried dieting and exercising, but that left her with saggy skin.
This is when John decided to splash out so that he could see his wife smile again.
He told The Sun: “I felt upset seeing Kayleigh so low and would have done anything to give her confidence. I was more than happy to pay for the transformation because I knew how much she wanted the surgery.”
After having the surgery, she’s happier than ever.
After
“My figure is way sexier,” she said. “I exercise at least four times a week at the gym to keep it up.”
“It’s all had a massive impact on my emotional and mental wellbeing – not just my appearance. I feel like a new woman and our family couldn’t be happier.”
