For more than 7 decades, US soldiers serve as 'Father Christmas' for periled orphans in Japan

Ireland Baldwin is looking back at the voicemail dad Alec Baldwin left her 15 years ago.

Sheridan Smith reportedly hopes to reconcile with her ex-fiancé Jamie Horn who she dated for three years.The 40-year-old and the insurance broker were in a relationship between 2018 and 2021 and share their 2-year-old son Billy.The BAFTA award winner revealed that she and Jamie were 'in a daze' following the birth of their son in 2021 as they struggled with a lack of sleep.The pair got engaged three months after meeting on a dating app, however they called it quits shortly after welcoming their son. It has since been claimed that the star wants Jamie to be the dad to another child, reports The Mirror.A source revealed to Heat Magazine: "Sheridan would love to have more children and give Billy a brother or sister - but she wants the dad to be Jamie."The fact that he hasn't been returning all her calls and seems to be giving her the cold shoulder makes her realise that this might never happen the way she wants it to."After announcing their split, Sheridan revealed that the two are dedicated to co-parenting their child.At the time of their break-up, she said: "We both remain completely committed to raising our beautiful boy Billy together."We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.

Dave Chappelle threatened to pull his investments in Yellow Springs, Ohio, where he lives, over a potential new housing development in the area. Chappelle's father worked at a college in the Ohio village and the comedian spent summers there growing up. In 2020, news also broke that Chappelle would purchase a former Miami Township fire station in the area and convert it into a comedy club.

Months after his near-fatal heart attack, Bob Odenkirk is reflecting on that day he had to piece together after the fact and the Better Call Saul cast and crew who saved his life. “We were shooting a scene, we’d been shooting all day, and luckily I didn’t go back to my trailer,” he told the New York Times in a new interview. The actor shared that he instead went to a place nearby the set where he liked to sit with his co-stars Rhea Seehorn and Patrick Fabian. “I went to play the Cubs game and ride my workout bike, and I just went down.” He added, “Rhea said I started turning bluish-gray right away.”

A child is born.And Lea Michele rang in her son Ever's first Christmas this Friday, along with her businessman husband Zandy Reich.The 34-year-old Glee star shared an Insta Stories selfie on Christmas Day in which she cradled her baby by the tree. A child is born:Lea Michele rang in her son Ever's first Christmas this Friday, along with her businessman husband Zandy ReichLea and her dear son were wearing matching red and white pajamas with a holiday-themed print that included sprigs of holly.

Christmas Day in matching outfits.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A baby girl from Paisley was the first born in Scotland on Christmas Day.Aurelia Musialak came into the world at 12.04am within the maternity unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.And mum Agata,36,  said: “I could not believe it  and we are all very proud.“It makes it all the more special and I am really happy.”She had to be induced after Auerlia was reluctant to emerge.Aurelia beat a baby boy born at 12.27am at the Ayrshire Maternity in Kilmarnock.Staff at the maternity are also thriled to have the first Christmas Day baby, and  Sister Andrina McGrorty said: “Every baby is special, but we are all delighted at having the first on this special day of the

He says he's 'obsessed' with her 'so much it actually hurts'.And famously besotted couple Justin and Hailey Bieber professed their love for one another yet again on Christmas Day, in twin posts on Instagram.The music superstar, 26, shared a duo of gorgeous couple shots of the pair on the beach at sunset. In love on Christmas: Famously besotted couple Justin and Hailey Bieber professed their love for one another yet again on Christmas Day, in twin posts on InstagramEver the casual Casanova, Justin wore gray sweats and what looked to be a heavy knit taupe blanket over his shoulders.

In Covid-19 ravaged California on Christmas Day, remaining ICU capacity for the first time fell to zero across the entire state.

Nicki Minaj is certainly thriving as a new mom, as she posted her Christmas Day photos for fans. The rap queen was glowing in a diamond headpiece that matched her adorned while lacy gown with a major slit up the front. Her husband Kenneth Petty wrapped his arms around her as he wore a powder blue suit that matched the many Tiffany & Co. boxes under the tree! Nicki’s waist looked absolutely cinched, despite giving birth in late September to her boy, Jeremiah Maraj-Petty.

direct to your inboxLike this entire year, Christmas Day in 2020 is anything but normal.It's a restricted, and for some quite sad time.But Greater Mancunians did have something to smile about today...

Dr Alex George is hard at work on Christmas Day this year, selflessly dedicating his day to others in need on the A&E ward.The former Love Island star, 30, opened up on his "tough" first Christmas without his brother Llŷr, who tragically took his own life in July this year, aged just 20.l Dr Alex explained he could not be with his family this year due to coronavirus restrictions, but he said he had a strong sense of purpose in being able to work at the hospital. He shared a photo of himself outside the hospital entrance, sporting a festive blue knitted jumper with "NHS" written all over it.

ORLANDO, Fla. — With unexpectedly cold weather in the forecast and pandemic-related curfews in some places, Florida is about to have a Christmas unlike any other in recent memory, and it may involve falling iguanas.

direct to your inboxWhile Christmas in 2020 may look and feel a lot different, the annual tradition of the Queen's speech remains.Her Majesty will address the nation and the people of the Commonwealth on Christmas Day from Windsor Castle.The Queen ’s message this year is expected to focus heavily on the nation’s response to Covid-19, and is likely to see the monarch praise the efforts of all sections of society, from frontline and key workers to communities, the Armed Forces and charities.

Thousands of lorry drivers face the heartbreaking prospect of being stranded in Kent on Christmas Day after it emerged the gridlock could last for days.

Christmas is almost here, and while it won’t be exactly what we hoped this year, there is always the tantalising possibility of snow.Having a White Christmas would no doubt help lift the spirits of people across the country.Many Christmas tales tend to involve picturesque villages, log fires and snow falling outside – but how likely is it to happen in the UK?The bookies have got their odds on which cities around the UK could see snow on Christmas Day.Here are the latest weather forecast, and where it is most likely to snow in the UK this Christmas.Ahead of Christmas, many people in the UK can expect rain and unsettled weather.The Met Office says "rain will spread to Scotland on Christmas Day," but it will be "dry and bright elsewhere".Frost

direct to your inboxFamilies will be bubbling up over the Christmas period to allow them to spend time with loved ones. The government rules allow up to three households to form a bubble on Christmas Day in England - but only if you live in an area in Tier 1, 2 or 3. The plans for Christmas had to be dramatically scaled back amid rising case numbers in the south of England, believed to be caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

Christmas bubble plan to just one day amid a new 'out of control' strain of coronavirus.Three households were initially allowed to meet for five days, and now the rule has been changed to gathering on just Christmas Day.For those working on December 25 they have been allowed to meet their bubble on another day during the festive period.It comes as the five-day Christmas bubble period has been reduced to just Christmas Day in Wales, England and Scotland.The decision was made by Stormont ministers during an emergency virtual executive meeting late on Sunday night, reports The Mirror.Ministers reportedly opted against a temporary ban on travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland in response to the new variant of Covid-19 that has taken hold

Christmas and New Year. The Met Office has anticipated cold and dry conditions for large parts of the country over Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

direct to your inboxKate Garraway is remaining hopeful after the latest Tier 4 rules put her Christmas with husband Derek Draper at risk. The Good Morning Britain host was hoping that she and children Darcey and Billy could visit Derek on Christmas Day in hospital.

Emilia Wickstead tartan midi dress, retails for £1920, rent from £31, My Wardrobe HQ; Stivaleria Cavallin boots, Isabel’s own It doesn’t get more ‘Christmassy’ than a red dress and it is a bold colour to choose, so all the better to rent rather than buy and have sitting in your wardrobe only to be worn once a year. Self Portrait lace dress, retails for £460, rent from £5, By RotationI love the fiesta vibe of this dress with its flounce skirt and sleeves.