Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a hospital director in Lebanon and wound 6 medics in GazaA secret millionaire in the I'm a Celebrity camp has been unveiled, earning nearly as much as Coleen Rooney . The WAG is said to have received a whopping £1.5million for her appearance on the popular ITV programme. It's even been suggested that she could easily surpass her footballer husband Wayne's estimated lifetime earnings of £80million. Coleen, 38, has made significant investments in a company now listed on the Stock Exchange for £350million. However, she isn't the only celebrity in camp with impressive earnings outside the show. The camp was recently shaken up with the arrival of Love Island beauty Maura Higgins and author Reverend Richard Coles. But Richard has already reaped the rewards of being the nation's favourite TV vicar. Rev Coles was part of the 80s band The Communards as well as Bronski Beat. He ranks among the highest paid stars due to his successful TV career on shows like Strictly Come Dancing , Celebrity MasterChef, Songs Of Praise and Newsnight Review. Richard has also appeared on Have I Got News For You? and QI. He has worked in radio and has written a series of successful crime novels as well as his autobiography. According to the Sun, Richard's company Mistramark Ltd paid £179,047 in corporation tax over 2022 and 2023. At the time, the rate was 19%, indicating the company made around £940k profit. In the run-up to his adventure Down Under, Richard revealed to the Mirror his unconventional jungle prep, involving a 5000-calorie daily intake on a cruise and shunning 'triggering' nature documentaries about Australia's deadly creatures. The celebrity quipped: "I would like to say that I've been lowering my calorie intake to prepare for that, but that's not worked out so far. I've been trying not to look at nature programs about the horrors of Australia." He confessed his concerns about becoming public enemy number one in camp due to his snoring habits, saying, "everybody wanting to kill me because I keep them awake at night." Highlighting another apprehension, he added: "I am also worried about finding a fear I didn't know I had yet and going to pieces on television in front of a koala or wombat or something." Yet despite his fears, Richard is eager to make history as the first vicar to brave the jungle, noting the historical context with a touch of humour: "I don't think there are many precedents for this, although, vicars have been going into jungles for years and years and years as missionaries." When it comes to potential irritants, he shared with us: "Sniffing. I'm also not naturally a patient person. Also I lived in the monastery for two years." Drawing on past experiences of communal living, he continued: "So I know what it's like to be locked in with people you didn't choose to be with. So I've got some resilience. Except there wasn't food deprivation, instead there was a lot of cake in the monastery. So I don't know what it will be like."Gov. Kemp picked to lead Republican Governors Association
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Driving in the UAE this weekend? Be aware of significant road closures that could disrupt key routes. As part of the Dubai Run and charity runs, motorists are urged to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion and delays. Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel Several roads across the UAE will be temporarily closed on race day to accommodate runners and fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, a temporary traffic diversion will be in place on Sharjah's Dibba Al Hisn Corniche Road for Eid Al Etihad Day celebrations, as announced by the emirate's police on Friday. Authorities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah have announced temporary closures of these routes, which are likely to lead to delays and affect traffic flow. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience during the extended weekend , here’s a roundup of the latest traffic updates, road closures, alternative routes, and more to help you navigate your weekend travel. The RTA has announced several traffic changes to accommodate the Dubai Run on Sunday, November 24. Sheikh Zayed Road, from Trade Centre Roundabout to Al Qusais, will be closed from 3:30 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes. Additionally, Dubai Metro services will be extended to midnight to ensure convenient transportation for participants. Infinity Bridge or Al Shindagha Tunnel via Tariq Bin Ziyad Road, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, and Al Khaleej Street Dubai's Al Maktoum Bridge will be closed during certain hours until January 16, 2025, for maintenance. As a result, several bus routes will be temporarily diverted to ensure smooth traffic flow while the work is underway. The RTA has also advised motorists to plan and use alternative routes during these times. For more details on these alternative routes, check out this guide. From Deira to Bur Dubai: From Bur Dubai to Deira: For more details on these alternative routes, check out this guide . The 23rd edition of the Zayed Charity Run will begin at 7:00 am on Saturday from Erth Abu Dhabi, with over 10,000 participants from around the world. The event includes multiple race categories starting with the 10km race for people of determination, followed by the 10km professional race, 5km professional race, and various open registration categories. The 1km race will start at 8:00am, with the winners' ceremony at 9:00 am. In preparation for the run, roads will be closed from 6:00am, with parking and shuttle services available at Wahat Al Karama (4:00 am to 5:30 am) and Zayed Sports City (4:00 am to 6:30 am). The Abu Dhabi Mobility Department has announced partial lane closures on key Abu Dhabi roads this weekend, urging drivers to proceed with caution due to the detours. The transport authority detailed these closures on its social media platforms, accompanied by images indicating the affected lanes. Lanes marked in red will be closed, while those in green will remain open. Motorists are advised to plan their routes carefully and follow traffic regulations during this time. Road closures and traffic diversions on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street in Al Ain from 1:00 am Friday, November 22, 2024, to Monday, November 25, 2024. A partial road closure is scheduled on Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Street in Al Tiwayya, Al Ain from Friday, November 22, 2024, to Friday, June 20, 2025. Sharjah's Dibba Al Hisn Corniche Road will be temporarily closed in both directions on Saturday for UAE National Day celebrations, the emirate's police announced on Friday. The road, from the Diwan Al Amiri Square to Heritage Village Square, will be closed from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The police urged motorists to take alternative routes during this time. Fujairah residents are advised that several roads in the city will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 23 from 6:30 am to 8:30 am to accommodate the Fujairah Bank Run. This year’s event will feature the following categories: 11 km trail run, 10 km road run, 5 km road run, 3 km fun run, The “Determined Ones” run The start and finish of the run will be at Fujairah Festival Square, opposite Fujairah Hospital near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Be there at least 30 minutes before the start of the run. The event includes exciting cash prizes, goodies, and various fun activities for the entire family – it’s the perfect day out! Please note: The following times are subject to change. Check the final schedule closer to the event. Check Traffic Updates: Stay informed about the latest traffic conditions and road closures. Plan your route: Use alternative routes to avoid congestion. Allow extra time: Be prepared for potential delays. Use public transport: Consider using public transportation to reduce traffic congestion. By following these tips, you can enjoy a hassle-free weekend.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollarWith E3 truly being a thing of the past in the post-pandemic world, Geoff Kieghley’s The Game Awards are now the year's biggest source of video game announcements, taking up the mantle left behind by the show that gave us such memorable moments as “my body is ready.” Keighley’s Summer Game Fest also typically features a few surprises, as does Germany's Gamescom , but it’s clear that the awards show is where the big guns come out. Despite its name, it’s almost better known as a trailer festival at this point, as joked about by Muppets Statler and Waldorf ( yes, really ) during this year’s event. With that in mind, here are the biggest reveals from last night’s show, including two different returns to fantasy favorites and a new sci-fi game from the creators of The Last of Us . The Witcher IV puts Ciri in the lead role Can you believe it’s been a little over nine years since The Witcher 3 came out? In the time since then, the title has gotten two hefty expansions and served as partial inspiration for a Netflix show, but it’s finally time for it to get a proper sequel. Simply titled The Witcher IV , the game’s reveal was the first big announcement of the show, and while gameplay wasn’t yet shown, it came with two big revelations. The first was a change in protagonist. Geralt and his Fabio hair are taking a break this time around, with his adopted daughter and apprentice Ciri instead taking up the dual blades to hunt down the monsters of the Continent. The second actually had little to do with the game itself, and was instead more of a teaser for tech nerds. At the start of the game’s trailer, a small note at the bottom of the screen said that it was “pre-rendered in Unreal Engine 5 on an unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU,” which confirms that game developers already have their hands on Nvidia’s next generation of graphics cards. Eager PC builders will likely hear about them soon, possibly as early as next month’s CES. Elden Ring Nightreign is a co-op spin-off After an almost 60-hour base game and a 30-40 hour expansion, Elden Ring isn’t done yet. In a surprising move for developer FromSoftware, the next title in the series will be a co-op, session-based game rather than an RPG set in a persistent world. You wouldn’t know that from the trailer, which mostly focuses on small groups of players grouping up to fight big bosses, Monster Hunter style (it looks sick, tbh). However, outlets such as IGN (which is owned by the same parent company as Lifehacker) have already conducted interviews and gone hands-on with preview builds, which is where these details are coming from. According to the developers, the game is built for three players but will have a solo mode, and will take place in a condensed version of the Limgrave map from the first game. Over the course of three in-game days, players will be tasked with surviving and preparing to take on a major boss at the end of the session. Rather than customizing their own characters, players will also instead choose between eight presets here, although I presume the same character can look very different by the end of different sessions. As a big fan of FromSoftware games, but not a huge enjoyer of their usually somewhat clunky multiplayer systems, I’m cautiously optimistic that Nightreign might finally be the game that convinces me to try playing with friends. A new game from the people behind Shadow of the Colossus It’s been eight years since the last game directed by legendary developer Fumito Ueda, the chief creative mind behind classics including Ico and Shadow of the Colossus . With the studio behind those titles, Japan Studio, having since been shut down and merged with Astro Bot developer Team Asobi (more on them later), it was unclear whether we’d ever see another title in the same vein as those games again. Luckily, it seems like Ueda and a bunch of Japan Studio veterans are back with a new game currently codenamed “Project Robot.” The trailer from last night’s award show was fairly light on details, but the vibes we all remember from Ueda’s previous games were all there, as the crowd silently watched a small figure in cryptic garb climb up a lumbering giant robot to escape an oncoming catastrophe. Like our protagonist at the end of the trailer, a release date is still up in the air, but one surprising detail: Epic Games (yes, the Fortnite people) is helping to produce. Okami is back Towards the end of the awards show, Geoff Keighley pumped up the audience for what seemed like his favorite announcement of the night, going as far as to seemingly tear up a little and bring in a real-life drummer to set the tone before the trailer played. When the host talked about impossibilities coming true and said “if you truly love video games like I do, this moment is for all of us,” I was expecting Half-Life 3 to pop up on my screen. Instead, I was surprised with an Okami sequel. I’m not disappointed! A cult classic game for the PS2 and Wii, Okami combined a beautiful art style, Japanese folklore, innovative calligraphy mechanics, and a Legend of Zelda -style approach to gameplay to create a truly impressive blend of mechanics and vision that hasn’t really been captured since. Part of the reason for that? Shortly after its release in 2006, director Hideki Kamiya left Capcom to help found Platinum Games, with his studio Clover shutting down just a few months later. The game had been a critical success, but it seems Capcom wasn’t happy with sales . Now, it seems like the publisher is ready to give Kamiya a second chance, not only announcing an Okami sequel (no official title as of yet) with him at the helm, but in fact giving him a new studio under the name of Clovers (never change, Kamiya). The news follows the success of Devil May Cry 5 , a sequel to another Kamiya classic, which probably helped change Capcom’s tune. I wouldn’t be surprised to see other cult hits like Viewtiful Joe or God Hand get their time in the sun next. A new Naughty Dog sci-fi game In the final trailer of the night, The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog revealed its next big game, and finally, it has nothing to do with zombies. Instead, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is a space adventure following a bounty hunter as she tries to be the first person in over 600 years to leave the planet Sempiria’s orbit. Actual gameplay was light (a running theme for the evening), although the reveal trailer did show our heroine arming herself with a gun and facing down a hulking robot with a not-lightsaber. In what’s proven to be a controversial decision on my Bluesky feed, the trailer also played up the ‘80s nostalgia and its brand partnerships a lot, which definitely gave it some Guardians of the Galaxy vibes. Still, the announcement’s overall lighter tone should prove to be a fun break from the grim nature of The Last of Us series, and will perhaps take Naughty Dog closer to its Jak & Daxter roots. And the winner is... Finally, you can’t have The Game Awards without declaring the game of the year. This year’s winner had to face some stacked competition, with the nominee list including Balatro , Black Myth: Wukong , Metaphor: ReFantazio , Astro Bot , and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth . In the end, though, Team Asobi’s Astro Bot pulled through. The win is the first time a platformer has taken home the game of the year award, with Astro Bot doing what even Mario could not (to be fair, he was going up against the likes of Link and Geralt when he was nominated). It’s an impressive achievement for the character’s first full-fledged game, though—and as if to celebrate, the title is about $10 off across most storefronts right now.
With Black Friday sales in full swing, there are still plenty of terrific deals to take advantage of. It’s the perfect time to shop for expensive electronics, including TV’s. Until Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to snag a high-end TV at a nice discount. Several top brands are offering huge deals on their best models. We’re seeing fantastic discounts on Samsung, LG, Sony and Hisense TVs. Whether you want a big-screen TV or something smaller for casual viewing, there are many options to consider getting during this sale event. Last updated on Nov. 30, 2024, at 2 a.m. ET. In this article: Samsung 55-Inch Class QLED 4K The Frame Series Smart TV , LG 77-Inch Class OLED B4 Series Smart TV and Hisense U6 Series 65-Inches ULED 4K Smart TV . The cool thing about this smart TV is that it features an Art mode you can enable, which displays modern and classic art pieces whenever you’re not watching. The color volume is fantastic, the matte film reduces light glare and the frame is customizable with multiple color bezel options. If you’re looking for an affordable 4K smart TV, this 65-inch LED model won’t disappoint. Motion Xcelerator reduces blur and lag, and object tracking delivers impressive 3D surround sound. It supports HDR and Mega Contrast to minimize the difference between light and dark areas. This Roku TV offers a sharp 4K resolution and supports HDR10+ technology, which enhances color, contrast and brightness. The home screen is customizable with shortcuts to your favorite apps, and the voice remote lets you effortlessly search for paid and free content. Are you looking for a solid TV for casual viewing? This 40-inch Amazon Fire TV has plenty to offer. The Fire TV platform provides quick access to live TV, video games and music, and the remote has a dedicated Alexa button for launching apps, searching for content and controlling smart devices on your network. This TV boasts Quantum Dot technology for reproducing stunning visuals and bright colors. When mounted, its AirSlim design allows it to blend seamlessly with your wall. The advanced processor automatically transforms non-UHD content into 4K and improves sound. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better TV for your home entertainment hub than this 77-inch LG smart TV. OLED technology produces accurate colors and deep blacks, and the a8 AI processor automatically fine-tunes the picture quality based on what you’re watching. Plus, it features NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and VRR for improved gaming. This high-end smart TV boasts advanced OLED HDR+ technology, which enhances image brightness and clarity. Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite produce excellent sound quality, and the 144-hertz refresh rate delivers ultrasmooth motion for gaming and live sports. Plus, the smart Tizen OS offers streaming and gaming access. If you want a cheap smart TV for a smaller room in your home, this 42-inch Insignia Fire TV is the one for you. It’s a full HD TV with a 1080p resolution and a built-in Fire TV interface for streaming content from apps such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. The Alexa voice remote makes it easy to find your favorite movies. This Hisense 65-inch TV features advanced Mini-LED technology for reproducing dark blacks and vibrant colors. Dolby Vision delivers superior picture quality, and the dedicated game mode provides a variable refresh rate for smooth gaming. The voice remote is convenient for finding content, and the smart TV interface is intuitive. If you have the space in your home for this massive TV, you’ll love the cinematic experience it offers. QLED technology delivers dazzling visuals and rich colors, and HDR Pro+ boosts contrast, brightness and clarity no matter what you watch. It has an integrated Google TV interface and is compatible with Alexa. Amazon Fire TV 43-Inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV 38% OFF Amazon Fire TV 65-Inch Omni QLED Series 4K UHD Smart TV 25% OFF Amazon Fire TV 50-Inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV 31% OFF Sony 75-Inch 4K Ultra HD Google TV Bravia TV 28% OFF Samsung 55-Inch Class QLED 4K Q80D Series Quantum HDR+ Smart TV 33% OFF LG 86-Inch Class UHD Smart TV 23% OFF LG 55-Inch Class QNED85T Series LED Smart TV 13% OFF Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.
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