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Justin Welby (centre) urged Rishi Sunak (inset right) and Keir Starmer (inset left) to axe the limit on handouts for families, saying it was 'neither moral nor necessary' and 'falls short of our values as a society'. The PM has committed to keep the policy if the Tories remain in power after the general election, while Sir Keir has so far resisted calls to scrap it despite pressure from Gordon Brown and many of his own MPs. The archbishop has come under fire for taking strident positions on delicate political issues, having railed against Mr Sunak's Rwanda deportation plan.

Usyk became the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era thanks to a split decision triumph, claiming scores of 115-112, 113-114, and 114-113. It was a fight for the ages, a marvel of power, technique, and endurance, and the two fighters showed each other great respect as soonas the final bell went. Fury immediately pulled Usyk in for a hug and kissed him on the head as they awaited their fate.

Jackie 'O' Henderson has reunited with her 'toy boy tradie' Jack Tyeman in Sydney.  The radio titan, 49, was all smiles on Friday night as she stepped out with the handsome hunk for a bite to eat at Justin Hemmes' new restaurant, Good Luck.  The genetically blessed pair looked at ease during the outing as they joined friends at the new restaurant inspired by Brooklyn's 1970s underground scene. 

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend celebrated the sixth birthday of their son Miles by taking him to the Monster Jam World Finals, which were held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday. The 38-year-old model and the 45-year-old performer appeared to be in high spirits while commemorating their child's special day, and they were also pictured while taking photos next to several monster trucks involved in the event. The television figure - who recently partied the night away at JBL Fest - and her husband also threw a Monster Jam-themed party for their son at the stadium.

THE Derby is an iconic race. The most prestigious, the richest, and the undisputed British Classic that is steeped with a history of famous world-class winners. This is the Flat race in the country that transcends outside of the racing bubble. A Classic for all to enjoy and probably the Flat racing equivalent of the Grand National. So to see this year's renewal unfortunately fall apart at the seams is hard to watch. From the Guineas onwards, May centres around the trials for Derby day. For a few weeks the racing calendar clearly paves the way. Beaten horses in the Guineas that look capable of stepping up in trip, then into trials at Chester, Lingfield and York, with the Derrinstown in Ireland a useful pointer in between.

A tourist town has declared war with second home-owners who have driven up property prices and left locals unable to buy or rent. Whitby - where Bram Stoker found inspiration for his horror novel Dracula - is famed for its cobbled streets and coastal charm. But the North Yorkshire seaside town has become a mecca for second home owners and holiday lets, with one in three properties now having no permanent residents.

Usyk was awarded glory by split decision with scores of 115-112, 113-114, and 114-113 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. Fury was respectful in defeat but believed he was the rightful winner and argued that 'people are siding with the country at war'. Usyk had the better of the opening skirmishes before Fury dominated the middle rounds, but the Ukrainian's endurance prevailed and he took the latter stages, with a 10-8 score in round nine.

It was a battle of the blondes on Saturday night as the likes of Kate Upton, Christie Brinkley and Brooks Nader hit the red carpet for Sports Illustrated. The sexy trio led arrivals at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island bash at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida celebrating the glossy's 60th anniversary. Upton graces the cover of the 2024 Swimsuit Issue, which hit news stands on May 17, with Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady and Gayle King.

IF there's any justice in the world, Jack Butland will be named in Gareth Southgate's England squad on Tuesday and secure himself a place on the plane to Germany for the Euros. The Rangers goalkeeper ought to have been involved in the Three Lions' double-header with Brazil and Belgium in March. It was a hammer blow when he was left out in favour of Crystal Palace's Sam Johnstone and the lesser-spotted Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal - and a full-on thumb in the eye when Burnley's James Trafford, just dropped by club boss Vincent Kompany, was drafted in ahead of him after Johnstone had gone down with an elbow injury.

She rose to stardom by sharing posts that mocked and mimicked celebrities and influencers.  And Celeste Barber, 42, has now revealed the complexities of continuing her comedic commentary now that she herself is a star.  'It can be tricky,' Barber admitted to The Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday.

Natalie Roser celebrated her 34th birthday with a lavish girls' trip to Byron Bay over the weekend.  But an online video of the celebratory trip has since raised eyebrows for a very surprising reason.  The model, who recently stirred controversy for joining OnlyFans, took to Instagram with a clip of herself enjoying a decadent home-made feast with her gal pals in the kitchen. 

Never-before-seen footage has revealed Aussie cricketers reacting to the ugly incident in the Long Room at Lord's during the last Ashes series, with a player calling aggressive spectators 'f**king idiots'. Pat Cummins and wicketkeeper Alex Carey made themselves public enemy No 1 following the stumping of Jonny Bairstow during the second Test match at Lord's in London. The incident was major news in the United Kingdom and Australia, with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak weighing in on the scandal, while English fans roundly booed Cummins and Carey for the remainder of the series.

P.J. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night and into the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons. Washington was fouled by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on a 3-point attempt after Chet Holmgren had put the Thunder in front 116-115 with a dunk on an assist from his star guard with 20 seconds remaining.

A single mother has revealed the heartbreaking reason she has been forced to sell her 'dream' home. Rochelle Trotter is parting with her beloved New Orleans home after hidden costs skyrocketed leaving her out of pocket. 'I feel robbed because I worked so hard to get my home,' she said.

The stars served looks upon looks in support of the LGBTQ community this weekend. Jada Pinkett Smith put on a leggy display in a backless black Alaïa dress as she joined the star-studded lineup on Saturday at the Los Angles LGBT Center Gala. She looked every inch the Grecian goddess in the floor-length gown, which featured a thigh-high leg slit, four-foot train and matching shawl.

Former Ohio Governor John Kasich beleives that the Democrats might replace Joe Biden as their presidential candidate before the November election. Kasich, citing poor polling and Biden's weak public speaking performances, expressed his concerns on MSNBC. He mentioned a Siena poll showing Biden trailing Trump and doubts about Biden's competency. Kasich also highlighted fears about Biden's handling of the economy and the upcoming presidential debates. Despite his criticisms, Kasich, who supported Biden in 2020, has endorsed him for re-election.

A 1,547-square-foot home has been built on an empty residual lot previously being used as a garden by a neighbor in Jacksonville Beach. The 'skinny' 140-foot-deep property boasts two bedrooms, three bathrooms and space for a single-car garage. It also has nine-foot-high ceilings on the ground floor. This unique home went viral after listing agent Ryan Wetherhold of Oceanside Real Estate revealed how it came into existence.

Jeff Daniels is recalling the time when he thought he had flushed his acting career down the toilet. In an interview with USA Today while promoting his new Netflix limited series drama A Man In Full, the actor revealed how he took a big risk when he played Harry Dunne in Dumb And Dumber (1994) alongside Jim Carrey. Daniels said that he was worried the scene where his character endures severe intestinal issues in his love interest Mary Swanson's (Lauren Holly) bathroom in the hit comedy could be detrimental to his career.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton used his budget reply speech on Thursday to announce a crackdown on migration and foreign property investment as part of his solution to fix the housing supply crisis. Under the Coalition's proposal, the number of permanent visas granted each year would be slashed from 185,000 to 140,000, with a targeted reduction in international student numbers.

Lauryn and Jake, from the NSW Southern Highlands, had accepted they may never experience a wedding after a series of family tragedies and a home robbery led to them abandoning their special day on more than one occasion. The pair agreed that they wanted a casual and fuss-free wedding when they got engaged in 2022. Lauryn said they decided to decided on a whim to get married on Moreton Island, just off south east Queensland , in July 2023.

Eva Longoria, Eiza González and Alessandra Ambrosio were dressed to the nines at the Women In Cinema Gala on Saturday during this year's Cannes Film Festival. For the star-studded event, Longoria, 49, was a golden goddess in a glamorous gown, covered in glistening rhinestones, with a figure-hugging silhouette. She paired the dress, which featured an asymmetrical sweetheart neckline and skirt hemline, with metallic gold platform heels.

Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin. The gymnastics superstar began her bid for a third Olympic team looking as dominant as ever at the U.S. Classic on Saturday, posting an all-around score of 59.500, nearly two points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones. The 27-year-old Biles, the 2016 Olympic champion, recorded the highest score on vault and floor exercise and came in second on uneven bars and balance beam in her 2024 debut. 

Lionel Messi was kept off the scoresheet for the second consecutive game but Inter Miami extended their unbeaten run with a 1-0 win over DC United on Saturday night. Leo Campana scored four minutes into second half stoppage time as Miami avoided a second consecutive scoreless draw.  Campana, who entered the match a minute earlier, received a pass from Sergio Busquets on the right wing and converted on a shot that landed inside the left post.

He's best known for his role in the hit TV series Nip/Tuck. And on Saturday, Julian McMahon turned heads as he premiered his new film at the Cannes Film Festival. The Australian-American actor, 55, made a striking appearance at the premiere of The Surfer, showcasing his extremely bronzed tan and chiselled jawline.