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China Economy

China cancels largest US pork order in 5 years, dealing blow to American farmers

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China has turned to countries besides the US for its pork supplies, cancelling import orders at a rapid pace. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Diplomacy

Trump hardens China tariffs stance, seeks ‘something substantial’

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US President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says

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The Chinese embassy in Washington says that assertions that talks have taken place are “purely misleading”. Photo: AFP

Military

China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

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The Nanjing Type 052D guided-missile destroyer was part of a PLA Navy open day on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Why China is taking a much tougher stance towards Donald Trump this time round

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Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden’s daughter, Taylor Dearden, is being hailed by fans and critics for her performances in The Pitt. Photos: EPA-EFE, @CinemaBurst/X
Celebrity children

Get to know Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston’s daughter, Taylor Dearden

One of several actors in The Pitt with famous parents, Taylor, who has ADHD, has been open about playing her character, Dr Mel King, who has the same condition.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet AOC’s ‘hot’ gay activist brother, Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez

Celebrity Families

Who is Anora star Mikey Madison’s twin brother, Miles Madison?

Fame and celebrity

Who is Shawn Mendes’ rumoured new flame, Portuguese vocalist Maro?

Mendes – who previously dated Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello – has been seen on not one, but two outings with Portuguese singer Maro in Los Angeles of late … so who is she?

Shawn Mendes has been spotted grabbing coffee with singer Maro in LA lately. Photos: @shawnmendes, @maro.musica/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Ariana Grande’s childhood best friend, Courtney Chipolone

Name-checked on Ariana Grande’s song ‘Bye’, Chipolone is clearly an important part of the singer’s life – so what do we know about this friend and colleague who might also be her cousin?

Millionaires and billionaires

8 of the richest Chinese-Americans in 2025 – net worths, ranked

From humble beginnings to emerging as industry leaders, these billionaires achieved the American dream after their early struggles – one even had his US visa application rejected eight times.

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Millionaires and billionaires

Meet LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee

The couple have signed the Giving Pledge and provide financial support to various causes, while socially they enjoy fine dining – though Yee is rarely seen out with her husband.

Meet LinkedIn billionaire co-founder Reid Hoffman’s ultra-private wife, Michelle Yee. Photo: The Giving Pledge
Fame and celebrity

Meet Keanu Reeves’ glamorous English mum, costume designer Patricia Taylor

As Keanu Reeves teases a Constantine comeback, it’s not just the 60-year-old actor who miraculously hardly seems to age: meet his talented and beautiful mother, Patricia Taylor.

Icons and Influencers

Who is glamorous golfer Grace Charis – and why is she enraging the pros?

Like Paige Spiranac, Charis first came to prominence for her looks more than her golf skills, a fact she’s more than candid about – she sees it as a way to get more people interested in the game.

Millionaires and billionaires

Bollywood richest actresses, from Priyanka Chopra to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

From Deepika Padukone to Juhi Chawla, these savvy women made major bank on screen, while boosting their bank accounts further through other ventures – but who tops the list by a significant amount?

(From left) Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone are among the world’s five richest Bollywood actresses. Photos: @priyankachopra, @aliaabhatt/Instagram; Cartier
Fame and celebrity

Meet Justin Bieber’s ‘mini-me’ brother Jaxon Bieber, who joined him at Coachella

Justin Bieber has sparked controversy for smoking weed next to his 15-year-old brother Jaxon at Coachella – so who is the teen, and is he close to his pop star brother?

Jaxon Bieber is the 15-year-old brother of singer Justin Bieber – and he’s already dressing like his pop star sibling. Photos: @jaxonbieber/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet Angela White, the ‘Meryl Streep’ of the adult entertainment industry

Angela White is in the top 0.01 per cent of creators on OnlyFans and was the most-searched actress on PornHub last year; here’s what else you might like to know about her.

Celebrity children

Who is Eric McCormack and Janet Holden’s musical son, Finnigan Holden McCormack?

His Hollywood parents almost fled to Canada when Donald Trump was elected the first time, but they stuck around, and now the musical student is carving out his own creative path in the US.

Celebrity style

Meet Jacqui Meakin, Queen Camilla’s rule-enforcing royal stylist

Meakin began working with the queen after her engagement to King Charles, using clothes to shape her public image – she’s had to lay down the law about how and when the royal women can wear blue.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, in shades of blue as she arrives for the Windsor Castle Christmas service in 2021. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Lila Moss’ long-term boyfriend, Yoni Helbitz – who also works in fashion?

Nepo baby model Lila Moss and her long-term boyfriend Yoni Helbitz enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway in Brazil recently – here’s what you need to know about him.

Yoni Helbitz and Lila Moss at Wimbledon in July 2023. Photo: WireImage
Fame and celebrity

Meet Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sister Randi, who once worked at Facebook

Randi runs her own media company, was executive producer of a TV adaptation of one of her books, and is married to product executive Brent Tworetzky, with whom she has 3 children.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Fabien Frankel, who plays Ser Criston Cole in House of the Dragon?

Born in London to parents of Iraqi, Russian, Italian and French descent, Frankel became interested in cinema at a young age; his father Mark, who died when Frankel was 2, was also an actor.

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Fame and celebrity

Where are the stars of Vine now? From Shawn Mendes to Lele Pons

In the wake of the app’s 2017 demise, these 6 social media stars parlayed their massive online fame into successful careers in music, acting and more.

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(From left) Shawn Mendes, Brittany Furlan and Andrew Bachelor all rose to fame thanks to the now-defunct Vine app. Photos: @shawnmendes, @brittanyfurlan, @kingbach/Instagram
Royalty

Meet ex-royal insider Sara Parker Bowles, who’s now a bespoke fashion stylist

Sara Parker Bowles gave the queen two grandchildren, Lola and Freddy, and has praised the Princess of Wales’ mum Carole Middleton’s style, saying: ‘She wears the clothes, they don’t wear her’.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Salesforce billionaire Marc Benioff’s philanthropist wife Lynne

The couple gave more than US$250 million in aid to the state of Hawaii, and have given hundreds of millions to other causes; in 2015, Barack Obama appointed Lynne to the Presidio Trust board.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Melissa McCarthy’s husband of 19 years, writer and actor Ben Falcone

First meeting as teenagers when McCarthy was ‘very, very goth’, the two connected properly during a writing class as adults, and they’ve since welcomed 2 children, Vivian and Georgette.

Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone collaborate frequently on projects. Photo: @melissamccarthy/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Rob Lowe’s ‘strong’ make-up artist wife, Sheryl Berkoff?

Lowe, and Benji and Joel Madden all agreed they have a ‘healthy fear’ of their wives Sheryl Berkoff, Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie, on the actor’s SiriusXM show last month

Rob Lowe’s wife Sheryl Berkoff is a successful make-up artist and jewellery designer. Photos: @sheryllowejewelry/Instagram
Formula One (F1)

Meet F1 driver Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend Francisca ‘Kika’ Gomes

Gomes and Gasly are rumoured to have started dating in 2022 and went Instagram official in 2023; when not working, she attends Gasly’s race weekends and hangs out with their dog Simba.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Dying for Sex star Jenny Slate’s talented husband, Ben Shattuck

Artist, gallery curator and award-winning writer Ben Shattuck is his wife Jenny Slate’s No 1 fan, and the pair share a daughter named Ida.

NFL (National Football League)

Meet Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, who’s dating Haley Cavinder

Brought up in Madison, Wisconsin, and playing college football for the local university, Ferguson remained close to home until he was drafted by the Cowboys in 2022.

Meet Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, who’s dating Haley Cavinder. Photos: @haleycavinder, @jakeferg84/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who are Benny Blanco’s parents, Sandra and Andrew Levin?

Selena Gomez has already been welcomed into her fiancé’s family, if a recent Instagram post is anything to go by – so who are Benny Blanco’s parents, and what do they do for a living?

Benny Blanco’s mother Sandra Levin has already welcomed her future daughter-in-law Selena Gomez with open arms. Photo: @slilith703/Instagram
Social media

Who is Bonnie Blue, the OnlyFans porn star banned from Australia?

British OnlyFans creator Tia Billinger, better known as Bonnie Blue, has caused outrage from Australia to Mexico for the challenges she sets herself – here’s what you need to know.

Fame and celebrity

Elisabeth Moss’ dating history, from Fred Armisen to Tom Cruise

Moss, who won an Emmy for her role in The Handmaid’s Tale, was married to Armisen for just 8 months before they called it quits; the father of her child is still undisclosed.

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