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low approval ratings — even among people who previously voted for him in 2020 — Biden attempted to use his speech as a reset for his presidency, decrying Russia and its power-hungry President Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine while offering praise and support for the Ukrainian resistance, and seeking to clarify his (and by extension, his party’s) positions on various domestic issues by calling for programs and bills that would make Americans’ lives easier, fight inflation, get the country back to “normal” following a two-year interruption caused by the pandemic, and calling on states and cities to deal with rising crime rates by fully funding police using money appropriated by the American Rescue Plan.But as he went through the litany of various domestic concerns, Biden seemingly hit on many of the issues and promises he had run on as a candidate for president, even though much of his priorities have been killed in the U.S. Senate, due to the inability to gain 60 votes to overcome the silent filibuster (exacerbated by the refusal of traditionalists to change Senate rules to either eliminate or reduce the 60-vote threshold, or require the minority to actively filibuster pieces of legislation, thereby calling attention to their opposition) as well as political posturing by conservative Democrats like Sens.

Global networks including the UK’s Channel 4 have picked up Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s comedy series Servant of the People.

We can't get over Victoria Beckham's latest outfit! The stunning mother-of-four looked incredible at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.READ: I tried Victoria Beckham's go-to beauty products - this is what's actually worth itThe 47-year-old hit the FROW with her son Romeo to watch the Saint-Laurent Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022 show. What a duo, right?WATCH: Mum on the Run - HELLO!'s Fashion and Beauty News Editor Laura Sutcliffe tests Victoria Beckham's fave beauty productsVB decided to rock a stunning combination from her own label that was seriously daring.

Chris Hemsworth has written about his heartbreak after parts of his home country, Australia, were hit with devastating floods.GALLERY: 25 celebrities and their well-known siblingsThe Thor: The Dark World star shared photos from Queensland and New South Wales where houses were submerged, and the waters were getting so high to nearly rise over some bridges, while some people used jet-skis to help those in need. The area has been hit with torrential rains since last Tuesday with rivers bursting their banks due to the deluge.

Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara has taken to Instagram to share her sadness at the current situation in Ukraine.MORE: Janette Manrara in tears during second wedding with Strictly's Aljaz Skorjanec – exclusiveTaking to her Stories, the professional dancer shared a statement in which she revealed her "thoughts and prayers" are with the country, which has been invaded by Russia.WATCH: Janette Manrara shares bittersweet story behind her career move from dancing to presenting"Although I am truly grateful for things in my life, there is still so much sadness in my heart knowing that there is so much hate and violence in the world right now. There are no words...

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd often open up about their longtime relationship both before they were married and since - but it turns out there's still plenty more their fans don't know. The dad-of-two made a reveal on his Armchair Expert podcast and detailed a romance he had pre-Kristen with a very famous celebrity. MORE: Kristen Bell debuts dramatic new look in knee-high bootsDax confessed that he dated Ashley Olsen and he had nothing but great things to say about the star. WATCH: Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd's spacious living room inside Hollywood home The news came about while he was chatting about Ashley's clothing line The Row, which she founded with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen.He then said: "She's just the most wonderful person. She's fantastic," and admitted he dated her 15 or 16 years ago. LOOK: Kristen Bell looks gorgeous in daring red leather suitREAD: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen break silence after Bog Saget's death At the time she was working on her clothing line and he added that "she was putting all her energy and focus into launching that in a big way".

A man had to be cut from a car following a horror crash on a Scots road last night.

A super fit Balloch mum has completed her toughest marathon yet in Antarctica as part of a gruelling challenge to conquer marathons in all seven continents.

Rangers have been branded a "third-rate team" by Lothar Matthaus after the German legend was left furious with Borussia Dortmund.

Katie Price has opened up about her anxiety after her eldest son Harvey flew the nest last summer as she sees a therapist weekly.

Khruangbin have been confirmed as the final headliners for the second annual Bigfoot Festival, joining previously announced headliners Happy Mondays and Caribou.The Texan trio will top the bill on one of the evenings between June 17-19 at the craft beer and music festival’s new location, the Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire.Also joining the final line-up is Maya Jane Coles, Bradley Zero, And So I Watch You From Afar, Pulled Apart By Horses, Bo Ningen, Puppy, Island Of Love and Wych Elm.Self Esteem, Working Men’s Club, Shame, Flamingods, Goat Girl, India Jordan, Katy J Pearson, Joe Goddard and many more acts are also set to play the festival’s second edition.More craft beer brands and food outlets have been added to the festival – see the full line-up and information in the event poster below.Standard adult weekend tickets include camping and are priced at £150 plus a booking fee. Youth weekender tickets (ages 13-17) are available at an early release price of £95, while child tickets are £40 plus a booking fee.

Romeo Beckham seems to have become quite the fashionista, taking after his designer mum, Victoria. The teenager joined his mum at the Saint-Laurent fashion show for Paris Fashion Week. The fashion icon and Spice Girl, 47, posed with her middle son Romeo, 19, before a front row appearance at the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022 show.

Emma Willis and Nick Grimshaw are joining forces to host 'The Great Home Transformation'. The 'Voice' host and the former BBC Radio 1 DJ have landed a new gig at Channel 4 on the new show, which will see family homes transformed in just three days. Sharing the news on Instagram alongside a promo shot of him and Emma, Nick, 37, wrote: "Ooooooh I am so excited to announce that me and @emmawillisofficial are joining forces for a brand new series on @channel4.

Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday that the Star Trek Beyond actor, 41, and The Mummy actress, 37, 'have broken up and haven’t been together for a few months. 'The celebrity pair, first linked in 2018, had kept a low profile in the years they were together. They were snapped with one another in July of 2018 in London where Pine was working on the film Wonder Woman 1984, in which he played the role of Steve Trevor.

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covid test results. The First Minister said Sunday’s coronavirus figures should be “treated with caution” after the processing issues.

New Zealand general election. Ms Arden won a second term in office as the country's Prime Minister.

Green Brigade continued to make the importance of today's clash with Rangers clear to the players as the Hoops team bus arrived in Paradise - despite pleas for fans not to congregate at the game.Neil Lennon, Steven Gerrard and even First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had called for fans to stay away from the stadium today and take in the match in the safety of their homes.But their message was not heeded as a group of fans greeted the arrival of their heroes with smoke bombs and firecrackers that emitted green smoke and a banner that stated simply: "Today, nothing else matters".The First Minister had previously asked fans not to gather near the stadium or in other people’s homes during the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing on

Nicola Sturgeon said she's frustrated and depressed at the prospect of quitting the EU without a deal while the country faces up to a deadly second wave of coronavirus. The First Minister warned Boris Johnson should have been focused 100% on getting Britain out of a pandemic, not spending time on leaving Europe.

Hospitality businesses in parts of rural Stirling have been left angered after being forced to close as part of a crackdown on coronavirus across Scotland’s ‘central belt’.Traders in parts of west Stirlingshire and the north of Stirling district have had to join pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels across Stirling in shutting their doors for two weeks as part of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s tighter Covid-19 restrictions to combat the spread of the virus.However, publicans from as far away as Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Killin and Balmaha are treated in the same way as those in Stirling because they are within the NHS Forth Valley health board area.Trossachs and Teith Tory counillor, Martin Earl, who represents Crianlarich, Tyndrum, Killin and