The dawn of a new ‌era at light heavyweight commenced in Miami in the ⁠main event of ⁠UFC 327, which saw Carlos Ulberg win the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title over former champion Jiri Prochazka.

With United States President Donald Trump sitting cageside on Saturday, Ulberg delivered a perfect left hook to Prochazka’s chin and won the undisputed belt with a knockout at the 3:45 mark of the first round.

Ulberg (14-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) finished Prochazka (32-6-1 MMA, 6-3 UFC) after nearly losing the fight due to a knee injury, catching Prochazka coming in with a left hook, followed by strikes, to win the ⁠title.

“I blew out my knee, but I never counted myself out,” Ulberg said. “I knew all I needed was that one shot, and I ended up getting it. So I knew that Jiri was hesitant to come forward. And as soon as I landed my left hand, he’s going.

“It’s about getting those moments.”

Ulberg has won 10 in a row, whereas Prochazka has fallen to 1-3 in UFC title fights since June 2022. Two of those losses were to Alex Pereira (13-3).

Ulberg (15-1-0) appeared to tweak something early in the first round when he planted his foot and his right knee buckled awkwardly. Prochazka (32-6-1) immediately went to work on Ulberg’s left leg, repeatedly landing kicks with hopes of taking both legs away, rather than attacking aggressively to end it.

“I felt sorry [for] him, and this is one of the biggest lessons in my life,” Prochazka said. “That fight was won, I had it, it was in my hands. I saw his injury, and … I will be back. Life is about that, learn and be better.”

The matchup was made after former champion Alex Pereira vacated the belt to move up and challenge for the interim heavyweight crown at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, on what will be Trump’s 80th birthday.

Earlier, on his way to the arena, Trump’s Truth Social account posted an advertisement for the event.

Trump entered the Kaseya Center accompanied by UFC president Dana White and several members of the Trump family.

As a Kid Rock song blasted from the speakers, Trump walked to his seat, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was waiting. Also nearby was Sergio Gor, the US ambassador to India.

Earlier, Paulo Costa rallied in the third round to ‌halt Azamat Murzakanov’s undefeated record. Costa (16-4) has won his last two fights, as he used to fight primarily at middleweight. Murzakanov (16-1) had won five of his first seven fights in the UFC by KO/TKO dating back to 2022.

In the co-main event, Azamat Murzakanov (17-0-0) used a right roundhouse to the head to drop Paulo Costa (15-5-0) and end the bout at the 1:23 mark of the third round.

Murzakanov stepped onto the apron of the Octagon after his victory to shake Trump’s hand, and the president praised him. Murzakanov acknowledged Trump during his post-fight interview with Rogan.

Josh Hokit (9-0-0) and Curtis Blaydes (19-6-0) battered each other in the slugfest of the night, with Trump excitedly watching the heavyweights as fans chanted “This is awesome!” while the fighters bloodied each other’s faces. Hokit won by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).

Lewis vs Hokit added to White House fight card

White took to social media after Hokit’s win to reveal that a matchup between Hokit and Derrick Lewis had been added to UFC Freedom 250. According to White’s video, Trump asked why Lewis was not on the White House card.

The UFC chief said he called Lewis and offered him a fight, and when Rogan jokingly asked during the broadcast if there was room for Hokit on the card, the match came together.

“President Trump built half of that fight, Rogan built the other half,” White said in the video. “Both guys have agreed and accepted the fight.”

Brazil’s coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.

Brazil coach Carlo ‌‌Ancelotti has left open the possibility of Neymar Jr earning a ⁠⁠place in his ⁠⁠26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, saying the forward has two months to prove he has the required ⁠⁠qualities.

Ancelotti has consistently maintained that Neymar will be in contention if he is fully fit, but the attacker was excluded from Brazil’s ⁠⁠squad for last month’s warm-up matches against France and Croatia.

Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals, has not played for the national team since suffering a serious knee injury in October 2023 and has struggled ‌‌to maintain a consistent run of matches since returning to Santos last year.

Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to France in Boston prompted fans to chant Neymar’s name, but Ancelotti dismissed the reaction at the time, saying attention should focus on the players selected.

However, the Italian has suggested that the Santos forward remains part of his ⁠⁠thinking as Brazil assess their options in the run-up to ⁠⁠the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to 19 July in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

“He’s a great talent, and it’s normal that people think he can help us ⁠⁠win the next World Cup,” Ancelotti said in an interview with French newspaper L’Equipe.

“He’s currently being ⁠⁠evaluated by the CBF [Brazilian Football Confederation], by ⁠⁠me, and he still has two months to show that he has the qualities to play in the next World Cup.

“After his knee injury, Neymar has made a good comeback; ‌‌he’s scoring goals. He needs to continue in this direction and improve his fitness. He’s on the right track.”

Brazil are in Group C ‌‌alongside ‌‌Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in the World Cup and will begin their campaign on June 13 in New Jersey.

EAMONN Holmes was pictured smiling and laughing with his girlfriend Katie Alexander just two days before suffering a devastating stroke.

The 66-year-old TV veteran looked in good spirits at an Easter party as he raised a glass for a photo while sitting in his mobility chair.

His TikTok star friend Alex Rayner — also a pal of Prince Harry’s — shared a clip, which showed Eamonn joking: “I’m not winning the egg and spoon race.”

But on Tuesday, just hours later, he was found slumped at his home in Kingston-upon-Thames by a carer and rushed to hospital.

He had been due to return to GB News this week after a month off but remains in hospital.

A friend said: “It’s been a terrifying time. Eamonn fell ill at home and those close to him have been worried sick ever since.

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“Fortunately, Eamonn’s on the road to recovery. Katie has been by his side in hospital pretty much all of the time, except to get a change of clothes at home.

“She loves him dearly and is doing all she can to help.

“Everyone is just praying he’ll be back home soon.”

Eamonn’s ex-wife, Loose Women presenter Ruth Langsford, 66, has been kept informed via their son Jack, 23.

The estranged spouses, who were married for 14 years, are still in the process of divorcing after splitting in 2024.

A source added: “Ruth is concerned for him, he’s the father of her son, and she wishes him well. Everyone in the family was made aware of the emergency.”

Eamonn’s health woes came to the fore in 2021, after he suffered  three slipped discs and a dislocated pelvis.

He began using a wheelchair the following year after undergoing surgery, and he is now supported by carers every day.

His recovery was severely hampered when he suffered a shoulder fracture in a staircase fall at his home in October 2022.

He was left  bed-bound at the time —  unable to attend his mother Josie’s funeral in Belfast in November 2022. Eamonn has described missing the service as “the greatest sorrow” of his life.

Speaking about his health last month, the Northern Irishman said: “Well, obviously, I’ve been better.

“I’ve got this back and paralysis problem which has been with me now for three years.

“It’s terrible to come to terms with.

“The thing is, nobody seems to know what the problem is so I just stick with it and hopefully they’ll find a cure one day.”

He has also spoken about how he now requires assistance.

Eamonn said: “I have to have carers now looking after me.

“Somebody dresses me in the morning, somebody undresses me at night, somebody gets my food for me. I have to be tested with spinal injections to see if it will take, and then grow some life back into my spine and legs.”

He said having carers was both “humiliating and humbling”.

Eamonn and relationship therapist Katie, 44, have been together since the time of his marriage split.

The pair are said to have met years earlier, reportedly exchanging messages on social media platform X as far back as 2015.

Eamonn recently described mum-of-three Katie as the “perfect tonic” for his struggles.

He added: “I may be physically struggling, but mentally I’m still very much on the ball.

“I honestly don’t feel any different from when I started on TV over 40 years ago.”

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was tracking right-hander Emmet Sheehan’s velocity against the Rangers Saturday, but it wasn’t going to be his primary measurement of the start.

“I think right now, where he’s at, the hitters will tell us the most, not the radar gun,” Roberts said before the Dodgers’ 6-3 win.

Sheehan had both in his first quality start of the season.

Just look at the way he attacked Jake Burger in the sixth inning to close his outing. Sheehan threw three fastballs in the at-bat. That pitch averaged at 95.2 mph on Saturday, almost 1 ½ mph over his season average. And even as his pitch count climbed into the mid-70s, he was sitting at around 94 mph.

Dodger Teoscar Hernández watches his three-run homer clear the left center wall during a win over the Texas Rangers Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

The last pitch he threw was a slider off the plate. Burger was able to get a piece of it, but only enough to ground out to first.

Saturday’s start was Sheehan’s best based on both consistency and results. He held the Rangers to three runs and four hits in six innings.

He’d found a cue in his work between starts. And if the adjustment unlocks a consistent run, that would do a lot to stabilize the Dodgers’ rotation at the back end.

“One of the big things this week was the glove tap,” Sheehan said. “Just timing everything up. Before, I feel like I was getting in good positions, I just wasn’t timing everything up the right way. I think that helped a lot.”

He was cruising through most of it — other than the two home runs he surrendered to Rangers leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo.

Sheehan turned around his start immediately after the first long ball, on the second pitch of the game.

He came in throwing hard, pumping 96.2 mph on the first fastball, a ball inside, and 95.7 on the second. The latter drifted over the plate, and Nimmo lined it to straightaway center field, just over the “395” printed on the wall.

Sheehan, undeterred, retired the next eight batters. Nimmo hit a two-out ground-rule double that bounced over the left-field fence in his next at-bat, but Sheehan struck out Ezequiel Duran on a slider to quickly end the inning.

Only two Rangers besides Nimmo reached base against Sheehan. Evan Carter drew a leadoff walk in the fifth, and Josh Jung led off the sixth with a single into shallow center field.

Other than that, Sheehan recorded six strikeouts and generated mostly groundball contact.

He was also pitching with a lead for most of his outing, thanks to a solo homer from Shohei Ohtani and three-run shot from Teoscar Hernández in the first. The Dodgers added to their lead in the third inning with two walks, a single, and a run-scoring double play.

So, when the Rangers’ lineup turned over again, and Nimmo stepped up to the plate with a runner on base in the sixth, Sheehan was working with a four-run cushion.

Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia celebrates after earning a save during the Dodgers’ win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

(Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)

Sheehan stayed away from his fastball, but Nimmo managed to get a hold of an inside slider.

Again, Sheehan responded with three straight outs, this time all infield grounders.

The Dodgers’ bullpen turned in a scoreless performance for three innings, even with Roberts staying away from closer Edwin Díaz, whose velocity was down Friday in his first blown save of the season.

And in the eighth, center fielder Andy Pages kept up his red-hot offensive start to the season with an RBI single into left field for insurance.

The Dodgers are off to the best offensive start of any National League team, whether they’re measured by runs (89), batting average (.297), slugging percentage (.507) or offensive fWAR (30.0).

The unknown entering the game was Sheehan, who had been working through directional issues in his delivery.

“There’s a little bit of east-west with him, and that’s kind of how he gets his power,” Roberts said. “But I think that towards the end of the year and spring, it got a little bit too east-west, where you’re just not back to front as far as direction.”

Everything was synced up for him Saturday, and even Nimmo couldn’t ruin that breakthrough.

“It can definitely be tough sometimes,” Sheehan said. “The past like month and a half we’ve been trying to work on it. It felt like at times it wasn’t progressing the way it should, but just stuck with it.”

Snell feels good after live BP

Left-hander Blake Snell threw an inning of live batting practice at Dodger Stadium on Saturday before the Dodgers’ game against the Rangers, taking a new step in his rehab progression.

“It’s very big,” Snell said. “…To be able to face two good hitters and feel good — I’ve got a lot of work to do still, but definitely a big step.”

Snell was delayed in his buildup entering spring training, after pitching through the postseason. He also dealt with shoulder issues last season, sidelined for about four months with what the Dodgers identified as inflammation in his left shoulder.

“I feel great,” Snell said. “I’ve done a lot of different things than I did last year when I was in this position. So I feel way better. I’m just very excited about how I feel right now, where I’m at, getting back to some normalcy again feels really good. I just can’t wait to pitch.”

He revisited old workouts, added Pilates to his routine and changed his diet.

Snell, an avid gamer, has also kept up his Twitch livestream activity while on the injured list. He recently responded to a harsh comment from a critic about his injury while streaming, cursing as he challenged anyone to match his World Series contributions amid pain. The clip naturally circulated widely on social media.

“I’m trying to game with my people, then trolls want to get in there and got something to say,” he said and then broke into a smile. “I should watch my language a little bit, but outside of that, it was pretty true. I’m going to have fun, going to be myself. I’ve got to watch my language though. If my mom sees that. … She probably will.”

He’s bracing for her call if she does.

Snell will continue to build up his workload in a simulated game environment, before eventually leaving on a minor-league rehab assignment. He didn’t say how many live BP sessions he’d need before that next step.

“You got to talk to the jefes,” he said.

Sitting in the dugout, Snell nodded up to the field where some of those bosses — president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, general manager Brandon Gomes and Roberts — stood talking.

Roberts later speculated that Snell would build up to about three innings before pitching in games.

“I just miss pitching, it’s what I love,” Snell said. “So to be able to do that again, I was very excited coming to the field today. Like, I finally get to throw and pitch and see where I’m at, see if I’m good, bad, kind of figure myself out.”

On Saturday, he just wanted to throw strikes, see how his stuff played, and get feedback from utility player Tommy Edman and outfielder Alex Call, who faced him.

“The next one I want to be more crisp, want to hit locations more,” he said. “I only have so many starts left before I’m back. So I really have to hone in and make sure these weeks are very important.”

Injury updates

Edman, who underwent ankle surgery this offseason, is still on track to be activated around late May, Roberts said Saturday. In addition to taking live batting practice, he’s been running, but not quite at full speed, according to Roberts.

Shortstop Mookie Betts (strained right oblique) played catch on the field before the game Saturday.

FROM sipping cocktails by an infinity pool to fine-dining restaurants, you might think you need to book a mega-expensive, five star all-inclusive to experience luxury.

But I’ll let you in on a secret – I’ve stayed in over 200 hotels through my job at a top holiday firm and some of the best holidays I’ve had haven’t been the fanciest or most expensive, but have been the ones that just get the basics spot on.

Clean rooms. Decent food. Good pools. Easy locations. And prices that feel like you’ve got away with something.

Because right now, I’m seeing all-inclusive holidays coming in cheaper than a weekend in the UK.

And these are the all-inclusive hotels that overdeliver for what you pay.

All prices were correct at time of publication.

Hotel Riviera Sousse, Tunisia – from £240pp

This is classic all-inclusive done properly.

Big central pool, water slides, direct beach access, plus multiple bars and a main buffet restaurant – everything you need is on site.

Where it wins is value. You’re getting a full resort experience, loads included, and proper winter sun – for less than most self-catering trips in Europe.

Filion Suites Resort & Spa, Crete – from £375pp

This is one of those hotels that feels more expensive than it is.

You’ve got multiple pools spread across the resort (along with an indoor plunge pool), a main buffet restaurant plus bars dotted around, and loads of space – it never feels cramped.

What makes it great value is the setup. Big rooms, peaceful setting in the hills, and a slightly more premium feel without the premium price tag.

Supreme Beach Hotel, Turkey – from £240pp

This is a smaller, adults-only hotel right on the beachfront.

You’ve got a pool area, bar, and restaurant – but the real selling point is how easy it is. Step outside and you’re right by the sea.

This works because it strips things back.

You’re not paying for loads of extras you won’t use – just a great location and a simple all-inclusive that does the job.

Hotel Sineva Beach, Bulgaria – from £280pp

This Sunny Beach property is one of the best-positioned hotels on the list, being right on the beachfront.

This means not only amazing sea views, but a big pool area, restaurant, and a couple of bars – everything is centred around that coastal setting.

What makes it great value is how much space you get. It feels open, relaxed, and easy – not overcrowded like some budget resorts.

Mahdia Beach & Aqua Park, Tunisia – from £330pp

This one’s all about the waterpark and beachfront combo.

Slides, multiple pools, a big buffet restaurant and bars – it’s designed for easy, all-day entertainment without leaving the hotel.

What makes it stand out is how much is included for the price.

It’s a full family resort experience at a fraction of what you’d normally pay.

Falcon Hills, Sharm El Sheikh – from £300pp

A simpler hotel, but one that delivers where it matters.

You’ve got pools, a restaurant, bars, and access to everything you need – plus that guaranteed Egypt sunshine.

This is all about value. Once you’re there, everything’s covered, and you’re not constantly spending.

Greenwood Kemer Resort, Turkey – from £295p

This one feels more premium than the price suggests thanks to its huge swimming pool overlooked by mountains and greenery.

There are multiple restaurants and bars, including a buffet as well as Turkish and Italian a la carte.

What makes it great value is the overall feel – it’s a proper resort experience without the usual price tag.

Villa Dorada, Salou – from £360pp

Simple, well-located, and does exactly what you need, while still having a pool, restaurant, bar.

For families, there is everything from mini discos while for adults you can even learn some Spanish or Flamenco.

A short walk from the beach and everything in Salou, the value here is all about location. You’re not paying for extras, you’re paying for convenience – and it works.

Tiana Beach Resort, Bodrum – from £245pp

This is one of the cheapest on the list – and it still delivers.

A small beachfront setup, a pool, restaurant and bar, with everything close together and easy (and even a spa if you want to spend a little extra for some pampering).

What makes it brilliant value is how simple it is – you’re right by the sea, everything’s included, and you’re paying barely anything for it.

Melia Sunny Beach Resort, Bulgaria – from £325pp

This is a proper full-scale all-inclusive resort.

Multiple pools, water slides, several restaurants and bars which includes some of the finest Bulgarian-themed dinners – it’s built for people who want everything in one place.

The value here comes from the quality of the offering. It feels a level above typical budget all-inclusives, especially when it comes to facilities and food.

The parliamentary election could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16-year hold on power.

Polls have opened in Hungary’s parliamentary elections with incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban facing his biggest electoral challenge after 16 years in power.

Voting in the election for the 199-seat parliament started at 6am local time (0400 GMT) and is due to close at 7 pm (0500 GMT).

Opinion polls over the last two weeks have shown Orban’s Fidesz party trailing Peter Magyar’s upstart centre-right opposition Tisza party by 7-9 percentage points, with Tisza at around 38-41 percent.

Orban, a eurosceptic nationalist, has cast the election as a choice between “war and peace”. During campaigning, the government blanketed the country with signs warning that Tisza leader Magyar would drag Hungary into Russia’s war with Ukraine, something he strongly denies.

“I am looking forward to Sunday’s election with the best hope,” Orban told supporters in his birthplace Szekesfehervar.

“If we know ourselves well, if we know our country well and if we know our own people well, then I must say Hungarians will vote for safety on Sunday,” he added.

Many Hungarians have however grown increasingly weary of 62-year old Orban, after three years of economic stagnation and soaring living costs as well as reports of oligarchs close to the government amassing more wealth.

“I am very excited but also very scared,” Kriszta Tokes, a 24-year-old who sells postcards and trinkets in Budapest, told the Reuters news agency.

“I know that my future depends on this,” she said, adding that she plans to leave Hungary if Orban wins.

The U.S. Navy has abandoned plans to return the Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Boise to active duty. This brings an end to the saga of a still-incomplete major overhaul of the boat, which has lasted more than a decade now. In that time, it has become a poster child for the Navy’s worrisome struggles to tackle huge maintenance backlogs, as well as larger concerns about the availability, or lack thereof, of naval shipyard capacity in the United States.

The Navy announced its decision to inactivate Boise, which was first commissioned into service in 1992, earlier today.

“After a rigorous, data-driven analysis, we’ve made the tough but necessary decision to inactivate the USS Boise,” Navy Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, the service’s top officer, said in a statement. “This strategic move allows us to reallocate America’s highly-skilled workforce to our highest priorities: delivering new Virginia and Columbia class submarines and improving the readiness of the current fleet. We owe it to our Sailors and the nation to make these tough calls to build a more capable and ready Navy.”

“The move is part of the Navy’s broader, data-driven initiative to optimize the fleet’s composition, ensuring that every dollar is invested in capabilities that directly contribute to maintaining a decisive warfighting advantage,” the service also said in a press release. “Funds and personnel associated with the planned overhaul of USS Boise will be redirected to support other Navy priorities, including the timely delivery of America’s submarine capability.”

To date, the Navy has spent approximately $800 million on Boise’s overhaul, which is still only 22 percent complete, the service separately told Semafor. The total estimated cost to complete the overhaul had risen to $3 billion, according to Fox News.

“At some point, you just cut your losses and move on,” Secretary of the Navy John Phelan also told Fox News in an interview ahead of today’s announcement. “The Boise represents 65% of the cost of a new Virginia class submarine, yet it only delivers 20% of the remaining service life.”

The Navy had originally planned for Boise to begin its overhaul in 2013, but the timetable was repeatedly delayed, primarily due to a lack of shipyard availability. The submarine has not been to sea since it returned from its last cruise in January 2015. The boat was deemed unable to conduct normal operations by 2016, and it formally lost its dive certification the following year.

The Navy moved Boise from its home port in Norfolk, Virginia, to Newport News Shipbuilding’s facilities in 2018. Newport News Shipbuilding is a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII).

The submarine returned to Norfolk the following year amid competing funding priorities. It went back to Newport News in 2020, but did not actually enter a dry dock there until 2021, after which limited maintenance work began. The full overhaul was then further set back due to budgetary issues, with a formal contract only signed in 2024.

As of last year, the Navy was still pushing to complete Boise‘s overhaul and return it to the fleet, which was expected to occur in 2029. By that point, the submarine would have spent more than a third of its service life in port.

The overall size of the Navy’s Los Angeles attack submarine force has been steadily declining for years now already, as the service has acquired more modern and capable Virginia class types. The Navy commissioned 62 Los Angeles class boats between 1976 and 1996, and 23 remain in service today.

As noted, the Navy’s struggles with Boise are reflective of larger and more serious issues that have long challenged the service’s ability to meet even its peacetime operational demands. Back in 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report saying that the Navy had more than two decades’ worth of operational time across its submarine fleets due to maintenance shortfalls.

These are concerns that would only be magnified if a large-scale conflict, especially one with China in the Pacific, were to break out. For years now, TWZ has also been sounding the alarm on the interrelated issue of dwindling U.S. naval shipbuilding capacity, in general, where the disparity with Chinese state-run enterprises has become enormous.

The Navy, with support from Congress, has been trying to take steps in recent years to reverse these trends, including moving to increasingly leverage foreign shipyard capacity. The second Trump administration, through Navy Secretary Phelan, has been particularly open about its efforts to shake up how the service acquires and maintains ships, and otherwise does business across the board. This has notably already included the cancellation of the Constellation class frigate program, which had become beset by huge delays and ballooning costs, as you can read more about in detail here. The Navy has been touting efforts to try to avoid similar pitfalls with new shipbuilding programs like the FF(X) frigate and Medium Landing Ship.

“I think, by killing these programs, it’s sending a message that we’re not going to continue to send good money after bad investments, and that we’re going to try to make prudent economic decisions that are in the best interest of the fleet and the force,” Phelan said, speaking generally around today’s anouncement about Boise, according to Semafor.

How the Navy fares in its broader efforts to turn things around when it comes to shipbuilding and maintenance remains to be seen, but the USS Boise‘s increasingly sad story is now coming to an end.

UPDATE: 2:10 PM EDT –

Todd Corillo, an HII spokesperson for the Newport News Shipbuilding division, has now provided TWZ with the following statement:

“We have been notified of the U.S. Navy’s decision to discontinue engineered overhaul (EOH) work on USS Boise (SSN 764). We will work with the Navy to execute this decision in an efficient, cost-effective way. We anticipate there will be no impact to our workforce and will transition shipbuilders currently assigned to USS Boise to other work underway at Newport News Shipbuilding.”

“We understand the importance of a strong submarine force to our national security. While our work on USS Boise will end, our commitment to ensuring our nation maintains our undersea maritime supremacy will not.”

Contact the author: joe@twz.com

HE IS known to not mince his words – and it seems Simon Cowell could get a taste of his own medicine.

I can reveal that his ex, Baywatch model Carmen Electra, and his fellow American Idol judge Paula Abdul are both working on memoirs — which are set to feature their relationships with the music mogul.

A Los Angeles literary agent said: “Paula and Carmen are strong women and they won’t hold back when it comes to their memoirs.

“Carmen dated Simon, so knows what he is like when the cameras stop rolling.

“Rumours have swirled for years about Paula and Simon.

“They had undeniable chemistry on American Idol and now Paula has the chance to put the record straight.”

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Carmen and Simon were first linked in 2012 when she briefly starred as a guest judge on ITV show Britain’s Got Talent.

The pair were spotted on a series of dinner dates.

Speaking about Carmen in December 2012, Simon said: “She’s not my girlfriend. We’re people who date. She’s adorable, isn’t she?”

Paula had starred on American Idol with Simon for eight seasons between 2002 and 2009.

The pair, who also appear­ed together on The X Factor USA, were known for their chemistry on the shows.

Speaking of their relationship in 2011, he said: “On the first two seasons, we couldn’t travel on the same plane together.

“We really disliked each other that much. I think it was sexual tension — on her part.”

When later asked if the pair had ever dated, Paula replied: “Oh no! No! Ew, no!”.

Simon has proved himself as a family man — after getting engaged to American socialite Lauren Silverman in December 2021.

The couple, who have a 12-year-old son Eric, opened up their home to the cameras for Netflix’s show Simon Cowell: The Next Act.

On the six-part docu- series — which charts how the entertainment boss put together boyband December 10 — Simon praised his ­fiancee.

He said: “Lauren, she’s very strong, very emotional, but I love that.

“The reason we have such a great relationship is she always tells me the truth.”

Let’s hope Simon appreciates the same in these upcoming books.

SIMON likes snacking on oranges while filming the auditions for ITV show Britain’s Got Talent.

A source said: “He loves ­oranges – specifically easy peelers. Runners were tasked with keeping the oranges flowing during filming in Blackpool and Birmingham.

“At one point he was giving them out to the crowd, who were ­asking him to sign them.”

Sabrina’s Carchella

SABRINA CARPENTER revved up the crowd with her headline set at Coachella on Friday night.

In a lace leotard, the starlett danced on top of a convertible car amid a sultry performance at the music festival in Palm Springs, America.

She was supported by Irish singer CMAT, Brit rapper ­Centra Cee and US stars Teddy Swims and Lizzo – who showed off her flute-playing skills.

Sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner, and Kourtney Kardashian watched on.

It sure looks less muddy than Glasto . . . 

Paul on a Roll with the Stones

HAVING made music history by appearing on a Rolling Stones’ album three years ago, Paul McCartney is repeating the feat.

The Beatles legend will feature on a track on their upcoming 25th album, which is due for release in July.

Believed to be titled Foreign Tongues, the collection of songs is largely being touted as the ­Stones’ final record.

It comes after Macca played bass on Bite My Head Off, a track on the Stones’ 2023 record Hackney Diamonds.

An insider said: “Details surrounding the Stones’ new album have been kept secret, but it’s true that Paul features on a new track on it. It’s a real treat for fans.”

Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’Zion is reported to have filmed their new video in a hushed-up two-day shoot at Battersea Arts Centre in South London last week.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood dropped a new single yesterday under pseudonym The Cockroaches.

Macca and Jagger have previously ­competed over who was in the best band.

Caught Live: Craig David

By Olivia Monk

HE is marking 25 years in the game, but Craig David proved he has still got it – and revealed there’s plenty more to come.

The 7 Days singer told fans at the venue in Hammersmith, West London that he is working on new music.

At his Born To Do It: 25th Anniversary gig on Thursday he had the crowd hooked from the off, admitting with hand on heart: “Oh man, we’re getting emotional here.”

But the biggest moment came when he brought out Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter and musician Fraser T Smith – who has worked with Craig as well as Adele and Rita Ora among others – and confirmed they are collaborating again.

Craig said: “He’s my brother, and also someone I’m back in the studio making new music with.”

The pair shared a stripped-back set, with Fraser cheekily flipping Craig’s famous ad lib to: “Fraser T all over your . . . ”

Still, fans were there for the classics – and Craig delivered.

Introducing 7 Days – his second consecutive UK No1 in 2000 – he said: “This song changed everything for me.” Delighted fans sang every word back.

Hit song Rewind sparked more chaos, with one over-excited fan even throwing a red bra on stage as the Apollo turned into one big party.

With energy like that, Craig won’t be Walking Away from the music industry any time soon.

SERIES two of Disney+ hit Rivals is set to feature shocking sex scenes between Danny Dyer and his on-screen partner Katherine Parkinson.

The actress, who plays novelist Lizzie Vereker in the show, back next month, teases: “You’ll see a lot of me and Danny, possibly more than you’ll want to see.”

An insider added: “It’s raunchier than the first series and will raise a lot of eyebrows.” I can’t wait.

LOUIS PARTRIDGE is the latest actor tipped to play the next James Bond – and aged 22, he could be the youngest to take the iconic role.

The Brit, whose two-year romance with Olivia Rodrigo ended last year – starred in House of Guinness, which dropped on Netflix last September.

The historical drama series was created by Steven Knight, who is writing the script for the next Bond film.

Of impressing Steven, Louis said: “Maybe I could just be at the bar swilling a martini, saying nothing.”

Glam dash for Doc in frock

SURANNE JONES does a runner as she films for the third and final series of BBC One drama Doctor Foster.

The actress was spotted running in a black satin dress and heels has returned as the titular character.

She was also seen behind the wheel of a burgundy Porsche, and springing from the motor during filming in Hertfordshire this week.

Of her third season in the thriller, Suranne said: “When I got the call to ask if I wanted to return as Gemma Foster, I knew the time was right.”

The first series premiered in September 2015 and followed Dr Foster as she uncovers her husband Simon – Bertie Carvel – having an affair.
Series two aired in 2017.

AUSTIN, Texas — Defender Maya Yoshida scored a first-half goal, Erik Thommy tallied in the second and the Galaxy beat Austin FC 2-1 on Saturday.

Yoshida took a pass from Marco Reus in the 34th minute and scored for the first time this season to give the Galaxy a 1-0 lead. Yoshida has six goals in 80 appearances for the Galaxy. Reus has three assists this season and 15 in 34 career appearances.

Thommy gave the Galaxy a two-goal lead in the 78th minute with his first goal for the club. Thommy had 19 goals in 101 appearances over four seasons with Sporting Kansas City. Defender Emiro Garces subbed into the match in the 66th minute before notching his first assist this season and his third in 36 appearances. Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski also snagged an assist.

Austin cut it to 2-1 in the 85th minute on Myrto Uzuni’s second goal of the season and his eighth in 34 career matches. Defender Guilherme Biro earned his first assist after collecting one through his first 67 appearances and Facundo Torres grabbed his fourth in his first season with Austin after tallying 16 in three seasons with Orlando City. All four of Torres’ assists have come off set pieces.

The Galaxy’s Erik Thommy points to the sky after scoring against Austin FC on Saturday in Austin, Texas.

(Scott Wachter / Getty Images)

Marcinkowski turned away five shots for the Galaxy (2-3-2) in his third start this season.

Brad Stuver totaled five saves for Austin (1-3-3).

The Galaxy picked up their first road win of the season while handing Austin its first loss at home.

Austin swept the Galaxy last season — 1-0 at home and 2-1 on the road.

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Exploring the area west of Santander feels like being in a time machine. Within a half-hour drive of the Cantabrian capital on Spain’s green northern coast, you can stumble upon prehistoric cave art, a perfectly preserved medieval town and a laid-back beach resort.

When I began my weekend trip, it was raining, so my journey started in the Upper Paleolithic period, at the Cave of Altamira, a Unesco world heritage site, staring up at some of the oldest art on Earth. Well, almost. The original cave was largely closed to the public decades ago to protect the fragile paintings, so we were inside the Neocueva, a painstakingly reconstructed replica built beside it that costs just €3 to enter.

Above me, bison and deer charged across the undulating rock ceiling, their bodies rendered in rich ochres and charcoals. The prehistoric artists who painted them – hunter-gatherers who lived here 13,000 to 36,000 years ago – used the natural bumps and hollows of the cave to give the animals a three-dimensional presence.

Altamira is often called the Sistine Chapel of prehistoric art, and standing beneath those larger-than-expected painted animals, it’s easy to see why. Knowing the paintings were replicas did little to blunt their impact.

The cave, whose main entrance was sealed around 13,000 years ago by rockfall, was discovered in 1868 by a local hunter and brought to wider attention by amateur archaeologist Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola. When, in 1880, Sautuola first presented the paintings to the scientific community, many experts dismissed them as fakes, unable to believe that prehistoric people were capable of such sophisticated artistry.

Walking through the museum, it’s striking how little humanity has changed. From handprints pressed against cave walls to the selfies visitors take beside them today, the impulse is the same – to leave a trace.

Time was slipping away and my travel companions – my husband and our infant son – were beginning to lose patience with my archaeological enthusiasm. Hungry and still slightly awestruck, we drove a few minutes down the road to Santillana del Mar, the small medieval town that serves as Altamira’s gateway.

After a quick lunch, we found ourselves in the middle ages. Santillana del Mar feels as though it’s come straight from the pages of a fairytale or, for the less imaginative among us, Game of Thrones. Nobles’ houses, monastery buildings and towers line winding cobbled streets. At this point, the rain turned out to be something of a gift, emptying the streets of tourists.

Santillana traces its origins back to the ninth century, when monks carrying the relics of Saint Juliana settled here and built a small hermitage. Around it grew a monastery, then homes, farms and workshops, forming a settlement that gradually evolved into Santillana. During the middle ages, the town flourished as part of the Astur-Leonese kingdom and became an important stop for pilgrims travelling along the Camino de Santiago.

The flow of travellers brought trade and wealth, hence the grand stone houses and palaces. In 1209, King Alfonso VIII granted the town a charter, the height of its medieval prosperity.

The town sits close to the start of the Camino Lebaniego, a less well-known pilgrimage route that winds inland to the monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana in the Picos de Europa mountains. Cantabria is the only region in the world crossed by two Christian pilgrimage routes recognised as Unesco world heritage sites.

For a town deeply tied to Christian pilgrimage, it is perhaps unexpected that Santillana is also linked to existential philosophy. In 1935, Jean-Paul Sartre visited the town with Simone de Beauvoir. A few years later, Santillana appeared in Nausea, Sartre’s first novel, as the narrator points to a photograph and describes it as “the prettiest town in Spain” during a conversation about the nature of adventure.

“Getting on the wrong train. Stopping in an unknown city. Losing your briefcase, being arrested by mistake, spending the night in prison,” says the Self-Taught Man. “Monsieur, I believed the word adventure could be defined: an event out of the ordinary without being necessarily extraordinary.”

By that definition, my own adventure was well under way.

Travelling through medieval streets with an infant is not for the faint of heart. Umbrella in one hand and baby carrier in the other, we trudged through the rain and our son fell asleep – ruining his nap schedule and our chance of an afternoon rest.

Still, Santillana has a way of softening such moments. We ducked into the Casa Quevedo bakery, where the same family has served fresh milk and cakes since the 1950s. Inside the medieval building, a glass of milk felt like the perfect antidote to grey skies and parental exhaustion.

From Santillana, it’s a 10-minute drive to the seaside town of Suances, our final stop – and another lurch of the time machine. Driving past the main part of town and towards the more touristy area of the coast, apartment blocks and seaside hotels appeared in pastel shades. We checked into Costa Esmeralda Suites, a five-star hotel offering generous off-season discounts. On the outside, it resembles a traditional mansion. Inside, however, the design feels like a time capsule of turn-of-the-millennium luxury: red carpets, a Ferrari-theme and enormous whirlpools.

Just a short walk away lies Playa de la Concha, where Atlantic waves roll towards wide sandy dunes. The rain finally eased as we arrived.

Near the port, restaurants and cafes buzzed with activity. “Other surf towns in the area are dead in winter,” one resident, Inma, told me in the Marcelo Gourmet bar and restaurant. “But Suances is always full of life.”

Out of summer, wetsuited surfers paddle out into the surf, sometimes with views of the snow-capped Picos de Europa mountains behind them. And the food alone is reason enough to visit. At Bonito Verde, we ordered a plate of rabas (fried calamari, a local speciality), so fresh and crisp they disappeared almost instantly, along with delicious squid-ink croquetas. Curiosity also led us to Suka, an unassuming restaurant rumoured to serve some of the best sushi in Cantabria. It was another win.

For breakfast, locals pointed us to Castillo de Los Locos, which houses a restaurant perched dramatically above the cliffs of Playa de Los Locos, and where the food is good and the views are incredible.

The last morning, I woke early and slipped out of the hotel room, leaving my sleeping family behind. Sunlight had finally broken through the clouds. I walked along the thin peninsula that juts out between Playa de Los Locos and La Concha, listening to birdsong and watching waves crash against the cliffs. It’s only a short walk beyond the Castillo de Los Locos, but it felt far from civilisation.

Standing there, breathing the salt air and feeling the sun, I relaxed.

After singing the praises of Santillana, Sartre’s Nausea protagonist reflects that adventure isn’t something we can experience while it’s happening. Instead, he says, adventures are made after the fact, by looking back and turning experiences into stories. “But you have to choose,” he continues. “Live or tell.”

April 11 (UPI) — French authorities arrested a man and his partner after discovering the man’s nine-year-old son in a van, which he’d been forced to live in since 2024.

Police said the boy was found in the vehicle amid a pile of trash, naked and lying in the fetal position when they opened the van doors after a neighbor said they heard “the sounds of a child” from inside it, The Guardian and Fox News reported.

A prosecutor, Nicolas Heitz, told reporters that police were called to a French village called Hagenbach, located near the borders of Switzerland and Germany, and that the boy was malnourished and could not walk because he’d been forced to stay seated for at least a year-and-a-half.

His 43-year-old father, whose name has not been released, told police that he’d locked the boy in the van to prevent his partner from placing the nine-year-old in a psychiatric treatment facility.

The man and his 37-year-old partner lived in an apartment in the village with the nine-year-old, as well as the boy’s 12-year-old sister and 10-year-old half-sister.

The boy told police that his father brought him food twice a day, as well as bottles of water, but he had not showered since November 2024 when his father decided to hide him in the van.

He also told police that he would urinate in the plastic bottles and defecate in garbage bags.

The boy reportedly had no record of psychiatric conditions, although teachers were told he had transferred schools and neighbors were under the impression he had been sent to a psychiatric facility.

The father has been arrested and charged for detaining the child in the van and for depriving him of food and medical care, while his partner was charged with not helping the mistreated child but was released on bail after their arrest.

All three of the children have been placed in temporary care.

Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight accelerating ice loss in the Alps. Scientists say the Morteratsch glacier is shrinking by around 50 metres a year, with the cave itself unlikely to survive another summer as temperatures rise.

The hit BBC documentary series has been branded the “best ever” by viewers

A “grisly” episode of the harrowing true crime documentary series will air tonight (Sunday, 12th April).

The shocking true crime documentary series will return with a disturbing episode tonight, but it comes with a warning.

Forensics: The Real CSI has become a firm favourite for fans of true crime, especially those that love 24 Hours in Police Custody, as it plunges viewers into real life crimes that have shocked a community.

Following West Midlands Police force, the BBC documentary series shows a real sense of urgency as detectives investigate serious crimes. However, it has a focus on the specialised officers who gather evidence that aid an investigation.

Just last month, a brand new season had returned to BBC Two, showcasing a chilling new episode every week. However, it came to an end last week, when no new episode aired – instead being replaced on the television schedule.

But fans will be pleased to know a harrowing episode will air tonight at 9pm on BBC Two. Despite being a repeat, the chilling instalment, titled Body in the Freezer, will follow police after they receive a call from staff working in a tip, who had made a grisly discovery.

A BBC synopsis reads: “West Midlands Police are called after staff working in a tip yard make a grisly discovery: a decomposing body in a freezer which has been brought in for disposal following a flat clearance.

“A forensics team attends the scene, and the body and freezer are both removed for forensic tests.

“The team must first identify the body, a process that eventually leads the police to a surprising discovery: one of the deceased’s friends has known about his death for quite some time.”

Episodes are also available to watch on BBC iPlayer, however, viewer guidance has been issued as the BBC warns: “Contains upsetting scenes.”

At the start of the episode, viewers will witness the chilling phone call made to emergency services as CCTV footage shows the harrowing moment workers made the grim discovery.

West Midlands Police crime scene co-ordinator Sonia Parkinson can heard be saying it was a “shocking” discovery, adding: “You couldn’t expect anyone to visually identify them, if one thing, it’s too horrifying for someone.”

Taking to IMDB, one reviewer said it was a “horrible, cruel crime”, adding: “What a truly sad story, a sad discovery, a sad journey, a sad outcome, and a truly shocking set of circumstances.”

Forensics: The Real CSI has been dubbed the perfect watch for fans of true crime, with one viewer previously taking to social media to say: “#ForensicsTheRealCSI Best show on tv!!”

Another branded it “Gold TV” as a third added: “I watched ‘Forensics the real CSI’ last night on BBC2 Absolutely shocking and horrific episode. Makes me never want to go out at night time alone ever again. So frightening.”

Forensics: The Real CSI airs tonight at 9pm on BBC Two.

Last month’s 6-1 victory over Montenegro in Llanelli was Wales’ first competitive success since they beat the Republic of Ireland in December 2024 to book a place at Euro 2025, the maiden women’s major championship in the nation’s history.

They were beaten in all three games at the tournament, with the trio of losses part of a 12-game winless run which ended last December courtesy of a creditable friendly win over Switzerland.

Having been boosted by the Swiss triumph, Wales maintained momentum thanks to Elise Hughes’ added-time equaliser against the Czechs, even if their performance in Uherske Hradiste was not wholly convincing.

And though Montenegro were swatted aside, Wilkinson was not entirely satisfied with her team’s display in that game either.

As a result, she believes there is room for improvement this week.

“Four points from the first window is not a bad thing at all – we’re very pleased with it,” she said.

“But I think there’s this step up that I expect from the team and our standards.

“I hope that no-one here has ever heard anything different from me… that performance is what I think I want to be judged on, because that leads to consistency which leads to real change.”

A man splurged almost £7,000 on a first class flight with British Airways but one big issue left him feeling unimpressed with some saying he has “sufficient evidence for a refund”

A man forked out almost £7,000 on a first class flight with British Airways but branded his experience “shocking” due to one specific downside.

Flying first class is a dream many people have, especially on a long-haul flight as standard airline seats are notoriously tight and cramped. For those lucky enough to snap up a first class ticket, their expectations may be as high as the price. Now one content creator, known as Jabz, splashed £6,800 on a first class ticket with British Airways and documented his experience in a vlog-style video which he shared to social media.

In the footage, which was posted on Instagram to his 213,000 followers, he narrated his thoughts. Jabz began: “I just flew British Airways’ first class which was £6,800 and it was shocking.”

He did praise the cabin, which looked quite “modern” with a “minimal” design. It also came with a “super wide” seat which offered “more than enough space” to stretch out his “long” legs.

Jabz said: “The only downside is there was no privacy door which is a shame because even business classes have them now.”

When he was handed an “amenity kit” and a set of pyjamas, he was immediately impressed, and then enjoyed a welcome drink while he familiarised himself with the features of his seat.

But things took a turn for the worst after he was handed a menu. First class passengers are able to “request different meals before departure”, which he did, but was told by staff that “they forgot to load it onto the plane”.

Jabz said sarcastically: “That’s fine because there’s gonna be other options, right?”

He had wanted a fish dish but this wasn’t possible. He continued: “BA said they only had one fish meal in first class and someone had already requested it but they said they’re gonna check what they had spare in the lower cabins to see what they could do.

“Talk about first world problems but that’s just not what I paid for. I’m over here getting treated like I’m Oliver Twist.”

He then included clips of all the meals he was served onboard. He branded a tomato soup “actually quite decent” but said a “cold plate of tomatoes, paneer and couscous” was “really not good, unfortunately”.

Jabz jokingly described his main dish as a plate of “glippy gloop and fizzy widgets”. He said: “If this is what they’re serving in first class, the food in economy must be radioactive because I genuinely don’t know what this is supposed to be.”

He was “excited” for dessert which “looked good” but “tasted like baby oil and sugar” while the accompanying fruit plate contained mangoes which “weren’t even ripe”.

Jabz also noted the first class bathroom didn’t contain a shower, which differed to previous experiences he enjoyed on other first class flights.

Onto a positive feature, he praised the “really cool” wardrobe outside first class seats which allows passengers to hang up their clothes once they’ve changed into the provided pyjamas. After returning to his seat, he noted the flight attendant had made it into a bed so he could lay down and get some rest. Jabz was pleased it was “really spacious” and said it was “one of the more comfortable cabins to sleep in”.

But his final plate of food was made up of “miscellaneous ingredients” that he wasn’t impressed by.

In the comments section, fellow Instagram users were keen to share their thoughts. One person said: “Flying first class is a personal dream that I’ll likely never achieve. Thanks BA for making me feel so much happier about not being able to afford it.”

Another quipped: “You have sufficient evidence for 70% refund.”

A third said: “These for £6,700? No thanks.”

Another added: “That is pretty shocking. That food wouldn’t be barely passable in business but First? It should be pure gourmet.”

Meanwhile others had more positive things to say about their previous experiences. One said: “Yes I fly First Class to Barbados, worth it. I love BA, thanks.”

While someone else commented: “I’ve flown BA business with the new sliding doors and it was great.”

What does BA offer in First Class?

According to BA’s website, a first class experience comes with “exceptional, elegant service”. It added: “Your own private, spacious suite, a fully flat bed with luxurious bedding.

“Delicious, indulgent fine dining. Temperley London loungewear, amenity bag and slippers. Seven-piece luxury skin and body care collection from Elemis. Access to luxurious lounges. Exclusive and dedicated service. Priority boarding.”

The airline prides itself on providing a “luxury travel experience” where you can “cross the world’s skies comfortably, enjoying excellent food”.

BA has been approached for a comment.

US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan. In a very short press conference, Vance said Iran had chosen not to accept Washington’s terms.

US Vice President JD Vance is leaving Pakistan after 21 hours of talks with Iran, saying Tehran chose not to accept their ‘final and best offer’. Here’s his full press conference in Islamabad.

SABRINA Carpenter has apologised after she was accused of being “rude” and “mean” during her Coachella set.

The Espresso hitmaker called a fan “weird” for yodelling during her headline performance.

In footage posted to X, Sabrina looked confused to hear the high-pitched note.

Addressing the audience, the singer said: “I think I heard someone yodel.”

She then singled out the fan, saying: “Is that what you’re doing? I don’t like it.”

The audience member responded that yodelling was part of their culture and used as a form of celebration.

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Sabrina seemed surprised by the explanation, replying: “That’s your culture, yodeling?” before adding, “Is this Burning Man? What’s going on? This is weird,” followed by a brief laugh.

She then continued with the show, performing tracks including Taste, Please Please Please and We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night.

However, the moment didn’t go down well online. After the performance, social media users criticised her reaction.

One Reddit user wrote they had been enjoying the set until the comment, calling it “really rude.”

Another said her response showed a “total lack of respect,” adding that even after the cultural explanation, the reaction remained inappropriate.

Others suggested the incident could spark wider backlash, while some on X questioned whether she had dismissed someone’s culture as “weird.”

Still, not everyone agreed with the criticism. Some fans defended Carpenter, arguing she likely couldn’t properly hear what was being said from the stage.

One person wrote on X: “Sabrina saying that she doesn’t like a cultural Arabic cheer… this is so insensitive and Islamophobic. I am very disappointed in her.”

Sabrina took to X to apologise, writing: “My apologies i didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly.

“My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. Could have handled it better! Now I know what a Zaghrouta is! I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out.”

Earlier in the set, Carpenter had shared her excitement about headlining the festival, telling the crowd: “I can’t believe I’m headlining Coachella! I mean, I can a little bit, but it’s nicer to say that, right?”

Susan Sarandon also made a surprise cameo during Sabrina’s performance.

The Thelma and Louise star, 79, played an older version of Sabrina, and gave a long monologue.

This riled some fans up, who joked that it went on for too long.

The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is taking place across two weekends in Indio, California.

Carpenter joins Justin Bieber and Karol G as headliners, alongside a wide-ranging lineup including Anyma, Young Thug, Turnstile, David Byrne, FKA twigs, Addison Rae and Ethel Cain.

Veteran acts Iggy Pop, Moby and Devo are also on the bill, while Radiohead appear under a mysterious note referencing Kid A Mnesia. The xx and The Strokes are also set to return.

This comes after Coachella attendees were hit with last-minute cancellations.

Influencers across social media said their short-term rental accommodations through apps like Airbnb were cancelled last minute.

One TikTok user Andrea (@dreaviews) posted to the social media platform sharing that her Airbnb reservation was cancelled by the host just days before the festival.

“I booked everything back in September and they just cancelled my Airbnb reservation this morning,” she explained in the post.

“Very inconsiderate of the Airbnb host to just leave us hanging like that. Everything happens for a reason, but I’m just so sad and disappointed,” she added.

Another TikTok user Dania (@ladaniia) shared that her reservation was cancelled after the host wanted to up the per-night price for the stay.

“They want to raise the price to $1,600 from $500 a night,” they explained in the post.

“What are we supposed to do now? There’s like, three weeks left and everything else is like, $10,000,” she added.

While Andrea later updated that she was able to find a new place to stay, Dania has provided no such update post as of this writing.

Despite these accounts and others appearing on various social media platforms, Airbnb claims it is “not seeing any notable uptick in cancellations over Coachella weekends” per a statement provided to Los Angeles CW affiliate KTLA.

“We know host cancellations can disrupt plans, which is why we have deterrents, including cancellation fees, calendar blocks to prevent rebooking, and a ban on relisting for a higher price, as well as 24/7 guest support,” the statement from an Airbnb spokesperson continued.

The Sun US contacted Airbnb for comment.

Want a relaxed holiday in a place where you know kids will enjoy? TUI ranked the best spots for hassle-free family fun.

Finding a place to travel where you can take kids and not worry about safe accommodation and fun activities can be difficult, but as of 2026, 86% of British parents agree that holidays are essential for family bonding, according to holiday giant TUI.

Taking into consideration factors such as where to keep children entertained while giving parents a chance to relax, reliable weather, open spaces and more, TUI ranked the top destinations in Europe that combine fun, sun, and convenience.

Here are the five best spots on the continent, according to the research.

5 – Barcelona, Spain

The well-known historical and architectural allures of Barcelona give way to family-friendly fun – as the city stands out with the highest number of TUI Musement excursions in the ranking (439). For those seeking a relaxed itinerary, the city also boasts 31 parks per 10 km².

The colourful Park Güell and the interactive CosmoCaixa Museum of Science are always hits with kids – and best paired with beach days along the Mediterranean for parents to enjoy.

4 – Catania, Italy

With a mean temperature of 26.7°C, Catania offers sunshine alongside rich history and cultural experiences – especially due to its location right next to Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.

There, families can take excursions around the volcano and explore the deep roots of Catania’s lava caves and farms. When that’s done, it’s a great idea to head to the city’s bustling markets and grand piazzas to bask in the local culture or relax on the nearby beaches.

3 – Porto, Portugal

In third place is Porto, which TUI gives a score of 9.01/10. The city, located in the north of Portugal, is just a two-hour flight away, and is the perfect pick for families looking for simple, hassle-free fun.

Porto is easy to navigate, and offers 32 family-friendly hotels and 13 parks per 10 km². There, get ready to ride the historic Dom Luís I Bridge cable car or hop on a river cruise along the Douro.

To relax, enjoy beaches, riverside strolls, and vast parks.

2 – Naples, Italy

Naples scores 9.12/10, combining summer temperatures of 25.2°C and rich culture to be enjoyed by all ages.

Kids will have fun with authentic pizza-making immersive experiences and open spaces to explore with a good gelato in hand.

Time in the city is good enough, but from there you can set off to explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii, take a ferry to nearby islands, or stroll along the scenic seafront promenade.

1 – Lisbon, Portugal

The gold medal goes to Lisbon, crowned Europe’s most child-friendly city with a score of 9.16/10. The Portuguese capital has an average of 37 family-friendly hotels per 10 km², 17 parks and an entertainment score of 7.36/10.

Children are likely to love the Lisbon Oceanarium – one of Europe’s largest – and the beautiful trams that cross the city centre. After ticking those essential boxes, take time to explore riverside playgrounds and nearby beaches.

To get to Lisbon, flights depart from the main UK airports and take about 3 hours.

You can find out more and book on tui.co.uk.

Kevin Kelsy scored his first goal this season in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and an assist and the Portland Timbers beat LAFC 2-1 on Saturday to break a five-game winless streak.

LAFC (5-1-1) had its franchise-record 571-minute shutout streak end and suffered its first loss of the season. The club set the previous mark of 550 minutes in 2024.

The Timbers (2-4-1) won for the first time since a 3-2 home victory over Columbus in the season opener.

Brandon Bye played a long, arcing ball-in to Velde at the back post for a centering header and Kelsy tapped the go-ahead goal into a wide-open net.

Velde scored his third goal in the past four games to give the Timbers a 1-0 lead in the 32nd minute — the first goal conceded by LAFC this season. Velde, on the counter-attack, skipped a shot from the right edge of the penalty arc inside the back post.

Forward Son Heung-min and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (rest) did not play for LAFC.

Jude Terry, a 17-year-old who made his first career start, scored his first MLS goal in the 49th minute. Matthew Evans, at the edge of the penalty box, tapped a backward pass to Terry for a rising first-touch shot that bent around the outstretched arm of goalkeeper James Pantemis and inside the back post to make it 1-1.

The 19-year-old Evans made his MLS debut.

Ryan Porteous appeared to have scored a goal with a header in the 87th minute but LAFC was ruled offside after VAR.

Goalkeeper Thomas Hasal made his first start this season — and his fourth appearance in three years for LAFC — but left the game in the 30th minute after a collision with teammate Artem Smoliokav. Cabral Carter made his MLS debut when the 21-year-old replaced Hasal.

Pantemis finished with four saves.

Iraq’s parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock following November’s elections.

Standing in front of a map of the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries ‘wanted to strangle us’ but instead ‘we strangled them… and we have more to do’. Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks in Washington DC on Tuesday, but they’ve issued conflicting statements on what will be discussed.