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A Scots council worker has come under fire while in Ukraine helping to rescue civilians.

, Meghan Markle—the Duchess of Sussex—has often worn jewelry that pays tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. When Prince Harry designed , for example, he included two diamonds from his mother’s personal collection, alongside a larger diamond sourced from Botswana.Since then, the Duchess has sported a number of pieces that previously belonged to Diana, including a dazzling aquamarine ring by Asprey that she wore for her wedding reception and, more recently, , presented by the Robert F Kennedy Human Rights non-profit organisation.Below, see five poignant pieces from Princess Diana’s jewelry collection that Meghan Markle has worn over the years.Meghan first wore Diana’s aquamarine ring for her wedding reception at Frogmore House in May 2018, before bringing it back out during a visit to Tonga later that year.

exactly five years ago. As the storm made its way through the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and Bermuda, thousands were left without homes due to severe flooding and mudslides.

Marta Balaga Finland’s leading film festival Love & Anarchy is ready to celebrate its 35th edition, free of COVID restrictions and finally able to focus on the films and the audience, says executive director Anna Möttölä in Helsinki. But it has been a bittersweet time, marked by the loss of Jean-Luc Godard and Lina Wertmüller back in December, whose 1973 film gave the event its name. While Wertmüller will be celebrated with a screening of “Seven Beauties,” another tragedy is on the team’s mind: the sudden death of Charlbi Dean, the star of Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or winner – and the festival’s opening film – “Triangle of Sadness.”

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Fox Corp. unveiled its third annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report Wednesday, revealing the company’s approach to corporate giving, environmental, social and governance, employee benefits and resources, diversity and inclusion, and data security during its fiscal year 2022, which Variety has obtained exclusively. Covering corporate activities from June 2021-2022, the new Fox CSR report showcases the Rupert Murdoch-founded company’s philanthropic “Fox Forward” initiatives that focus on “serving veterans, active-duty military members and first responders; enhancing educational opportunities and providing support for underserved students and teachers; providing global disaster relief assistance; and investing in local communities through partnerships, financial donations, volunteer efforts and magnification across Fox’s media assets,” per the media giant.

NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter on Tuesday to shoot down a fake story circulating on Twitter that he was donating blood to COVID-19 patients.A photo of the 63-year-old Los Angeles Lakers legend, who announced at a 1991 press conference that he had contracted the HIV virus, started circulating last week with that claim, though Johnson denied it in a tweet on Tuesday.The Associated Press also shed more light on the viral photo, revealing that the photo originated from a 2012 documentary showing Johnson getting his blood drawn at a routine doctor's appointment, not donating blood to the Red Cross. Fake story: NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter on Tuesday to shoot down a fake story circulating on Twitter that he was donating blood to COVID-19 patientsThe image first surfaced on a satire Twitter account, with many others Twitter accounts sharing it.One Twitter account dubbed @NBAGoatMuse tweeted the photo with the inaccurate caption, 'Earlier today, NBA legend Magic Johnson donated some of his blood to the Red Cross to help underprivileged communities help fight COVID-19.' Johnson simply responded Tuesday on Twitter, 'I’m aware of the false story circling the internet, and to be clear, I have never donated blood.' Never: Johnson simply responded Tuesday on Twitter, 'I’m aware of the false story circling the internet, and to be clear, I have never donated blood'The AP report reveals that the image comes from the 2012 PBS Frontline documentary Endgame: AIDS in Black America.The still, which was also published by NPR in July 2012, was taken from a scene where Johnson's longtime physician, Dr.

its hottest day on record as the mercury soared to 40C at Heathrow Airport with the nation basking in unprecedented sustained sunshine since.Despite the few days of strict health advice to stay cool indoors during this summer's most scorching days, it barely scratches the surface of the torment suffered by the continent in 2003. READ MORE:Brits think 26 degrees C is 'too hot' for chores like gardening or cookingAcross Europe, a staggering total of 70,000 people died from heat-related illnesses 19 years ago which wreaked havoc from Portugal to Serbia.Jacques Chirac, who was French President at the time, said: "Many fragile people died alone in their homes."The French Red Cross slammed the isolation of vulnerable people who perished from neglect in the cauldron-like crisis in France where heatwaves were a strongly underestimated risk.As a result priests in the north of the country were so overrun from the amount of funeral requests, that they were forced to bury total strangers in the same service.The constant stream of deaths also meant weddings had to be cancelled to free up priest and church time for the back to back burials.World War 2 bombs and tanks stopped people being able to cool off in Serbia's stretch of the River Danube.Water levels dried up so much that the previously submerged weaponry which has been submerged in the river for decades was dramatically revealed.

A Kirkcudbright law firm has raised more than £2,500 for charity by volunteering to write wills.

Neve Campbell won't be returning for Scream 6 after receiving an offer that "did not equate to the value" she felt she brought to the franchise, the actress didn't close the door completely for a possible return down the line — if the situation (and salary) was right.«I’m not just done with the chapter,» Campbell told ET's Lauren Zima while promoting the latest American Red Cross Scream-inspired PSA, which asks the public for help in donating blood. «I care about these movies. If they were to come to me with an amount that felt in keeping with... the value that I bring them, I would certainly consider it.

Princess Charlene shines in a floral silver dress for the 2022 Monaco Red Cross Ball Gala on Monday (July 18) in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

Loneliness is on the rise in Scotland and will get worse with the cost of living restricting people socialising.

Jack Harlow doesn’t do anything by halves.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.Meanwhile to mark the milestone, the Sex Pistols are reissuing their once-banned punk rock song, which has the same title as the national anthem.The anti-authoritarian track was released in 1977 to mark the silver jubilee of The Queen and despite the BBC refusing to play it, the song reached number two in the UK singles charts.Boe said: “They don’t stand a chance. We would wipe the floor with them.

Britain’s Prince Charles traveled to Romania’s capital Wednesday to visit refugees, mostly women and children, from Russia’s war in Ukraine who have found safety in the neighboring Eastern European country.

An elderly man was arrested after telling developers to 'get off my property', claiming that he owns a former community centre set to be turned into flats.

Warner Classics has announced a plan to get a new recording of ‘God Save The Queen’ to number one to coincide with the Queen’s upcoming platinum jubilee celebrations.By which we mean the British national anthem, not a Sex Pistols cover. Though it will be released on the same day as the limited edition vinyl re-releases of the Sex Pistols track that caused plenty of controversy around Queen Liz’s silver jubilee celebrations back in 1977.Appearing on this new recording of the actual national anthem will be Sarah Brightman, Alfie Boe, the NHS Voices Of Care Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

This Morning, Songs Of Praise and Loose Women.Now, as she turns 64, we're taking a look at her hottest moments, from thigh-high heels to cheeky underwear flashes.Toyah’s signature fiery locks were a key part of her eclectic look and perfectly offset her porcelain complexion.She became somewhat of a punk icon for her brazen style and gutsy attitude which earned her the respect of the era’s rebellious youth.Her humble beginnings summarise her kookiness perfectly, as she stayed in a warehouse called Mayhem where she slept in a coffin which had been used by the French Red Cross to transport fatality victims.Throughout Toyah’s extensive career, she has recorded 24 albums, written two books, and appeared in 20 films and 40 stage plays.Pictures of the star performing in a 1997 production of Cabaret were unearthed around her 60th birthday, which show the star in her unforgettable role.Believed to be around 33 years old in the striking snap, Toyah wore a leotard covered in sequins, fishnets, long black gloves and heels.Toyah commanded attention wherever she stepped foot and seemed completely at home on both stage and screen.Her effortless rebellion was captured in 1998, when she flashed her leopard print pants to the audience during a show.She was captured lifting up her dress, which she paired with tall boots, and gave a faux shocked expression to the onlookers.Toyah also reportedly sat with her legs open during the same show, while five years on she showed off her assets in a thong as she played the lead role Calamity Jane.During the pandemic, Toyah became somewhat of an internet sensation when she uploaded videos of herself and husband Robert Fripp performing at home.In what video, in which she performed Britney Spears' Toxic,

Russian forces have reportedly stormed a Mariupol steel plant that was being used to house for hundreds of wounded and Ukrainian civilians seeking shelter, forces defending the metal works claim.

New Order have launched a new official t-shirt in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal.Available through the band’s official merch store, the shirt’s design was inspired by the VHS label of their Taras Shevchenko concert film, which was designed by the Peter Saville Associates agency.The gig in question was filmed in late 1981 at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City. The film was named after Taras Shevchenko, the 19th century writer, poet and painter whose works championed the formation of an independent Ukraine.You can purchase the white t-shirt for £25, with a minimum of £10 from each sale being donated to the Red Cross.Last November, New Order marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album ‘Movement’ by sharing the aforementioned NYC show on YouTube in its entirety.

Samuel L. Jackson received an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for this decades long career.

Ashley Greene was positively glowing as she made her first public appearance just days after announcing she was pregnant with her first child with husband Paul Khoury.The 35-year-old actress looked effortlessly chic wearing a white button-down blouse with jeans while attending the eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.Greene — who found fame starring asAlice Cullen in the Twilight series— wore her dark brown hair parted down the middle with tendrils cascading across her shoulders as she perused the star-studded event at the luxury hotel off Rodeo Drive ahead of the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Spring in her step:Ashley Greene was positively glowing as she made her first public appearance just days after announcing she was pregnant with her first child with husband Paul KhouryAshley stayed comfortable wearing a pair of light wash, ankle-length jeans with white low-top tennis shoes as she visited the vibrant orange eBay booth.eBay was also hosting a private retail activation and personalized closet clean out program in support of the American Red Cross to benefit Ukraine.