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CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: Should England's players or staff ever require inspiration about spirit in adversity, they will find it in conversation with their new Kiwi coach, Andrew Strawbridge, who nearly died 'several times' in 2015. The 60-year-old recruit to Steve Borthwick's Red Rose management team has spoken about being struck down by what he calls 'a hideous little thing' - sepsis, and how he lived to tell the tale. He is defying a bleak medical prognosis and the loss of his sight in one eye to work in Test rugby and he wants to highlight the widespread scourge of a blood-poisoning illness which kills eight million people worldwide every year. Having returned to New Zealand with his new employers, Strawbridge recounted what happened to him nine years ago. It was a harrowing episode. 'I was going to Samoa to help them with the World Cup and I got ill on the plane,' he said. 'I had a little graze on my eye. I picked up a little infection at the airport - the superbug. By the time I got to Samoa, I was feeling pretty crook (ill). I got taken to hospital and sent home with oral anti-biotics.

Vanessa, from the Netherlands, sought out prolific sperm donor Jonathan Jacob Meijer on a website, before he came to her house to impregnate her with her daughter. She is one of hundreds of women to have given birth to Meijer's children around the world after he registered with 11 sperm banks and also took part in private inseminations which are unregulated. Meijer (inset) has described the documentary as misleading and says he believes he has done 'nothing wrong'.

A new Netflix series is to follow the tale of a Dutchman believed to have fathered hundreds of children in a shocking sperm donor scandal. Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a 42-year-old musician from the Netherlands , is estimated to have donated sperm on a mass, unregulated scale and ultimately fathered between 550 and 600 children. The Man With 1000 Kids premieres on Netflix today at 8am, which will investigate the 'the murky world of the fertility industry,' as well as how the Youtuber defrauded dozens of parents and eleven clinics across the globe. The three-part docuseries features interviews with a number of parents who are still grappling with the repercussions of Meijer's actions, as well as the lawyer, fertility activist, and medical professional who work to try and stop him. Meijer's case is particularly significant because, according to the law, one donor can donate his sperm only 25 times in order to prevent incest or psychological problems in children who may learn in later years they have multiple siblings. But, who is Jonathan Jacob Meijer, how did he become a serial sperm donor and where is he now? Read on to find out.

Weekend Magazine has put together a list of 50 of the best podcasts you need to listen to over summer. Some include historical podcasts such as The Last Soviet and The Prince, and crime podcasts like Vishal, The Missing Cryptoqueen and Serial.

Fish and chips. Not so much a dish as a national obsession, an integral part of British heritage. This heavenly combination of sea and soil got us through the war years (fish and chips were never rationed) and continues to provide crisp, deep-fried delight. Who can resist the eternal thrill of that warm paper-wrapped packet, scented with vinegar and heady anticipation, ready to be ripped open and devoured, knife and fork very much optional? And while everything tastes better with the sea breeze fluttering through one's hair, a beach or port is not essential. Good fish and chips transcend mere location. As a food writer of 25 years, I've dined in more than 5,000 restaurants and have written nine food books. Here are my favourite fish and chip takeaways across Britain.

Andy Taylor, a Duran Duran bassist, has lauded King Charles for announcing his cancer diagnosis, saying that the Royal's sincerity would save millions of lives. The musician is currently fighting stage four prostate cancer and is just two-thirds of the way through his latest ground-breaking therapy. Andy turned 63 on Friday, his first birthday outside of the initial five-year life expectancy he was given after his illness, which he attributes to medical research's advancement.

There have been some outstanding band names selected by similarly famous artists throughout history of popular music from The Clash to Led Zeppelin. Anybody who has played an instrument and wished to form a band will know how difficult it is to find a band name that keeps every member happy. There have been some downright bizarre choices, including Chumbawamba and Limp Bizkit, as well as famous names. So, what exactly are the reasons behind popular band names?

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant performed the band's most popular song, Stairway to Heaven. At a charity fundraiser at Soho Farmhouse last weekend, the veteran entertainer, 75, appeared alongside Andy Taylor, 62, from Duran Duran Duran Duran Duran. Despite being the best-known song he's been performing in his 50-plus years of music, Plant hasn't performed the hit song since Led Zeppelin's one-off reunion gig in 2007.

ADRIAN THRILLS: You can often determine a singer by the company they keep. Lucinda Williams' credentials, on that score, are unsurpassed. On Robert Plant's last record with Alison Krauss in 2021, the Louisiana singer appeared regularly with the late Tom Petty and provided backing vocals. Bruce Springsteen and his partner Patti Scialfa are on her 16th solo album, out today. It's easy to see why she attracts the most coveted titles. She started out as a country artist, but her biker boots, leather jackets, and road-hardened rock 'n' roll struggled to triumph over the Nashville establishment, but she soon discovered her niche in beautifully crafted Americana.

Jonathan Jacob Meijer's children (pictured) are distributed all around the world. Around 375 people live in Germany, 35 in Belgium, four in Argentina, and two in Australia. Meijer, 42, registered as a sperm donor at 11 clinics and at the Cryos sperm bank in 2007. He also joined Facebook pages for women and couples who want to have children but can't have children. Meijer lied to everyone over the years. He told each clinic that he would only donate there, and he told every prospective mother that he had about ten children. When asked by German media why he needs so many children, Meijer replied: "I want to do something meaningful with my life."

Lizzo performed flawlessly at the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in Louisiana on Friday. In a striped jumpsuit with various sex mesh cutouts beneath a denim corset and the matching chaps, the singer and rapper put on a chic display. The Special hitmaker, who turned 35 on Saturday at a fun-filled birthday bash, also wore bold, blue eyeshadow to complement her outfit.

According to the court decision, the 41-year-old Dutchman, who was identified by de Telegraaf newspaper as Jonathan Meijer, was forbidden from contributing more semen to clinics. He may have been fined 100,000 euros ($110,000) per infraction. Judges also ordered Meijer to write to clinics around the world, asking that they destroy any of his semen they have on hand, except for doses reserved for parents with children by him. The decision came after a foundation that had been fighting donor children and Dutch parents who had used Meijer as a donor.

Antonella Gambotto-Burke claims that her boyfriend Gavin has "always been a man's man." However, she claims to have improved life by encouraging lifestyle changes. 'Why are women so reluctant to insist that their partners respect the relationship by taking care of themselves or dressing in a way they find attractive?' She writes. 'Do women not spend years of their lives grooming themselves in order that men find them appealing?Why should the opposite not apply?'

BY MATT BARLOW: PELE's glittering career came to an end with three years at New York Cosmos (right), where he politely accepted all manner of requests in the name of promoting the wonderful sport, including once leading his team out on horseback while wearing a cowboy hat. These were wild times in the North American Soccer League back in the United States. Celebrities were mingled in the dressing room and the Cosmos were invited to hang out at New York's raucous Studio 54 nightclub. It was also an era of opportunity for a select group of British footballers (Steve Hunt, second left) who wanted to know the greatest footballer of all time.

The highly awaited list of 2023 Grammy nominees has finally arrived, and it includes some of the country's best-known artists. The Recording Academy announced nominations in all 91 categories this year, including Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, and Machine Gun Kelly. Beyoncé is leading this year's pack of nominees for her "Reignaissance" album, making her the most nominated woman in Grammy history. Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" album has eight nominations, followed by Adele and Brandi Carlile, who tied for seven overall nominations. Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, and Bad Bunny were among the Grammy nominees for the first all-Spanish language project of the year.

When Robert Plant plunged into a pub following his Aberdeen gig to put on a surprise appearance at an open-mic night, he left his followers smacked. On Thursday evening, Led Zeppelin, 74, performed with his new band Saving Grace at the Tivoli Theatre in Edinburgh.

JENNI MURRAY: I didn't mean to be sad for Prince Harry, but I did not expect to find myself cymic for him. Nonetheless, this young man appeared to suffer humiliation after humiliation as the days of remembrance for his beloved grandmother passed by. His face was smouldering, shame, and indignation, and I could only pity a man whose mother's coffin was followed in the full glare of public attention. All seemed hopeful right from the start. He had already been in the country, and I suspect the same is true about his home. He did not hear of his grandmother's death as quickly as the majority of the immediate family. He was still in the air on his way to Balmoral, but he was told as soon as was possible, if not before the announcement was made public. He was with his closest relatives to reveal their immediate grief. His father, now King Charles III, made a moving and heartfelt address to the nation the next day. He expressed his sadness over the Queen's death. Prince William and his wife, Kate, were promoted to Prince and Princess of Wales, and he said, "I also want to show my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives around the world."

Craft beer enthusiasts have begun boycotting Beavertown's pints after Heineken's north London brewery, owned by Led Zeppelin's frontman Robert Plant, was taken over by the global drinks behemoth, Heineken, yesterday. Beavertown was founded in 2011 and developed a fandom around its rebellious craft brewery image. Logan Plant (pictured left), the company's founder, says it was born in a restaurant's basement kitchen and has previously spoken out about the importance of preserving the company's independence. Yesterday, the Dutch company's takeover of an undisclosed fee was revealed, and it is estimated that the acquisition has a value of over £200 million.

The Dutch brewing giant paid a sum that is believed to have been more than £40 million to purchase the remaining shares in Beavertown, which was founded by Plant's son Logan. In 2011, Beavertown, a beer maker that manufactures Gamma Ray and Neck Oil, was founded by Logan in Tottenham. Logan received a bumper paycheck when Heineken acquired a majority interest in the trendy craft brewery in 2018 for £40 million.

Logan Plant, the son of Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant, sold a minority interest in the Dutch multinational in 2018 in order to finance a new brewery and tourist website. Heineken has now purchased the remaining 51% of the shares for an undisclosed sum, though it is expected to be worth tens of millions of pounds.

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