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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Liz Hurley, 60, looks incredible as she strips off to tiny red bikini on holiday in Monaco
LIZ Hurley's "gorgeous" bikini look was praised by fans as the star stripped to a glam red two-piece. The Royals actress, 60, posed for a selfie in her scarlet two-piece featuring gold clasp detail across the chest and high on the hip. 6 Liz Hurley looked sensational as she took a selfie in a bright red bikini Credit: Instagram 6 The Royals actress proved the perfect model for her own swim line Credit: Instagram 6 It comes as the 60-year-old's relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus was revealed Credit: Instagram Liz's striking garment was from her own Elizabeth Hurley Beach collection and she proved the perfect model for her line, striking a sassy look in a mirror selfie taken on a boat. While her garments flashed her washboard abs, the She left her brunette locks in loose beachy waves and kept make-up minimal for her day spent on board. As she posted her image to Instagram, Liz wrote: "Thank you to my wonderful friend @tamaramellon for a few days in paradise." read more liz hurley Her son Damian then posted heart and shell Emoji icons as reality TV star Lisa Rinna wrote: "Body body body body body." A fan then wrote: "In the 90s she was in her prime, in the early 2000s in her prime, 10 years ago in her prime, today in her prime, and in 10 years… still in her prime!!!" Another put: "Aging like fine wine." A third commented: "Looking beautiful," as another put: "Gorgeous lady." Most read in Celebrity Previously, fans Last month, Elizabeth Hurley shares loved-up new video with Billy Ray Cyrus hinting at MARRIAGE after revealing secret romance Liz could be seen perched in a meadow as she posed in order to protect her modesty from being on full display. Alongside the stunning snap, Liz shared her blessings in life as she marked her special day - including a sweet nod to her boyfriend, LOVE LIFE Amid their relationship reveal, Liz is enjoying a happier life chapter. Back in April, the mum of one and country music icon Wearing festive bunny ears, The pair went public on Easter Sunday They have since put on several smitten public appearances together, with Liz's son even seen out with them both. The trio were in London's West End to support 's pop star daughter Miley Cyrus for the launch of her new album and film Something Beautiful . Singer 'At first it's hard, because the little kid in you reacts before the adult in you can go, 'Yes, that's your dad, but that's just another person that deserves to be in his bliss and to be happy'. "My child self has caught up.' 6 She often posts bikini snaps to her page Credit: Instagram 6 Liz appears loved-up with new man Billy Credit: Instagram/Elizabeth Hurley 6 The pair have stepped out with Liz's son Damian Credit: Splash
The Star
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Sri Lanka to sack police chief over criminal ties
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's police chief is set to be sacked, the country's speaker of parliament announced Tuesday (July 22) after he was found guilty of heading a criminal network at an impeachment hearing. Inspector-General Deshabandu Tennakoon would become the first head of police in the island's history to be impeached after being deemed unfit to lead its 85,000-strong police force. A three-member committee, appointed by the parliament, unanimously found Tennakoon guilty of the allegations brought against him, said speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. "This marks a historic moment in our constitutional journey, the first time in the history... that such a committee has submitted its findings recommending the removal of an Inspector General of Police". An impeachment vote will be scheduled and is expected to pass in the 225-member parliament, where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government holds a two-thirds majority. Tennakoon was appointed police chief in November 2023, despite Sri Lanka's highest court ruling that he had tortured a suspect in custody by rubbing menthol balm on the victim's genitals. He also stands accused of authorising an ill-fated raid in 2023, which triggered a gun battle between rival police units in the coastal resort town of Weligama and led to the death of an officer. Sri Lanka's apex court suspended him in July 2024, pending the outcome of a separate case that questioned the legality of his appointment by former president Ranil Wickremesinghe. A state prosecutor told the court this year that Tennakoon was the "head of a criminal network". This latest move against Tennakoon comes days after the independent National Police Commission sacked the number two officer in the police force, Senior Deputy Inspector General Nilantha Jayawardena. Jayawardena was dismissed for negligence leading to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people. - AFP
Straits Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Sri Lanka to sack police chief over criminal ties
Find out what's new on ST website and app. COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's police chief is set to be sacked, the country's Speaker of Parliament announced on July 22 after he was found guilty of heading a criminal network at an impeachment hearing. Inspector-General Deshabandu Tennakoon would become the first head of police in the island's history to be impeached after being deemed unfit to lead its 85,000-strong police force. A three-member committee, appointed by the Parliament, unanimously found the general guilty of the allegations brought against him, said Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. 'This marks a historic moment in our constitutional journey, the first time in the history... that such a committee has submitted its findings recommending the removal of an Inspector-General of police'. An impeachment vote will be scheduled and is expected to pass in the 225-member parliament, where President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government holds a two-thirds majority. Tennakoon was appointed police chief in November 2023, despite Sri Lanka's highest court ruling that he had tortured a suspect in custody by rubbing menthol balm on the victim's genitals. He also stands accused of authorising an ill-fated raid in 2023 , which triggered a gun battle between rival police units in the coastal resort town of Weligama and led to the death of an officer. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singaporeans aged 21 to 59 can claim $600 SG60 vouchers from July 22 Singapore Miscalculation of MOH subsidies and grants led to $7m in overpayments, $2m in shortfalls Singapore Changi Airport handles 17.5 million passengers in Q2 2025 Singapore 2 charged over alleged involvement in posting of bail for man who subsequently absconded Singapore Teen charged after allegedly selling vaporisers, advertising e-cigarettes on WhatsApp Life Having a workout partner could be the secret to sticking to your fitness goals Singapore 2,500 turtles seized in India and sent back to S'pore, put down humanely after salmonella detected Singapore Ports and planes: The 2 Singapore firms helping to keep the world moving Sri Lanka's apex court suspended him in July 2024, pending the outcome of a separate case that questioned the legality of his appointment by former president Ranil Wickremesinghe. A state prosecutor told the court in 2025 that Tennakoon was the 'head of a criminal network'. This latest move against Tennakoon comes days after the independent National Police Commission sacked the No. 2 officer in the police force, Senior Deputy Inspector General Nilantha Jayawardena. Gen Jayawardena was dismissed for negligence leading to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 people. AFP
Euronews
21-07-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?
A debate has erupted in France over whether the country's population works hard enough, after Prime Minister François Bayrou suggested getting rid of two public holidays to boost the economy. "The entire nation needs to work more to produce and for the country's overall activity to be more significant throughout the year, so that France's situation improves," Bayrou said at a press conference on 15 July. "Therefore, I propose that two public holidays be removed for the entire country." The prime minister suggested, for example, getting rid of Easter Monday, as it has "no religious significance" compared to Easter Sunday, and 8 May, which celebrates the end of World War II in Europe. The proposal has sparked a discussion in French media and among social media users about how the country compares to its neighbours when it comes to public holidays, whether the French really do work less than other Europeans, and whether getting rid of public holidays would really help France's ailing economy. Bayrou claims that removing two such days would bring in tax revenues generated from economic activity, contributing to around €44 billion in overall savings. The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, however, has projected a 0.06% boost to the economy, should the prime minister's plan go ahead. Official numbers from European Employment Services (EURES) reveal how many public holidays people in European Union member states, Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland have. Euroverify also examined information from the UK government. When comparing these figures, Cyprus is the clear winner for the number of public holidays, ranking at the top with 15 days. It is followed by Bulgaria, Croatia, Iceland, Malta and Spain, which compete for second place with 14. At the other end of the spectrum, we see Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands with just nine public holidays. However, when the United Kingdom is split into its constituent countries, England and Wales are at the bottom with eight days. Scotland has nine and Northern Ireland has ten. The comparison means that, with 11 public holidays, France ranks fairly average among European countries as things stand, coming in alongside Greece, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Sweden. However, getting rid of two days would rank it among the lowest. Holidays can vary by region and even year Nevertheless, in true European fashion, there are various caveats and exceptions to the number of holidays that certain countries have. For example, many countries contain regions that have different numbers of public holidays compared to the national amount. This is the case in Switzerland, where different cantons have different bank holidays, which can reach as high as 15. The French regions of Alsace and Moselle also get two extra days compared to the rest of the country, and the Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Azores have more days off than the mainland. Sometimes the number of public holidays in European countries can vary by year, and some have half days off for some public holidays. This is the case in Iceland, for example, which counts Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as public holidays after noon. Additionally, while Euroverify has not counted public holidays that consistently fall on a Sunday, such as Easter Sunday, in its ranking, sometimes the way the weekends fall does affect how many days off a country gets. For example, France and other countries effectively lose a bank holiday if it falls on a weekend, whereas the likes of the UK provide "substitute days" in this case. In practice, it means workers will have the following Monday or Tuesday off if a public holiday happens on Saturday or Sunday. Has anywhere in Europe ever scrapped any bank holidays before? Bayrou's proposal to remove two public holidays isn't without precedent in Europe, and this can yield some insight into whether his plan would pay off. Most recently, Slovakia's government decided in June to stop giving 17 November (Day for the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy) as a day off, as part of a broader fiscal strategy not too dissimilar to the French proposals. The day will still be officially recognised, however. In 2023, Denmark abolished its Great Day of Prayer, celebrated on the fourth Friday after Easter, to try and boost labour output and defence spending. Although estimates from the International Monetary Fund said that it only increased the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 0.01-0.06%. Back in 2012, the Portuguese government announced that it would scrap four public holidays the following year as part of an austerity drive off the back of the financial crisis: All Saints Day on 1 November; Corpus Christi, 60 days after Easter; Republic Day on 5 October; and the Restoration of Independence Day on 1 December, celebrating Portugual's indepence from Spanish rule. The days were supposed to be suspended for five years, with those of religious significance having been negotiated with the Vatican. However, in 2016, the newly elected socialist government reinstated all four holidays early, overturning a deeply unpopular measure. It's not all about public holidays Official public holidays are, of course, only one measure of how much time workers in a European country get off. Europe in Motion reported in March that Andorra, Malta and Albania are the countries offering the most statutory annual leave across the continent, with France landing in the top half too. Bulgaria gives the most maternity leave in Europe, on the other hand, and Bulgarian primary school students get the most school summer holidays — 15 weeks — compared to their neighbours.
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Sri Lanka sacks top cop over Easter Sunday bombings
Sri Lanka's independent regulator has sacked a senior police officer for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people including 45 foreigners. The National Police Commission dismissed Nilantha Jayawardena, then head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), for disregarding prior warnings of an impending attack. Court records show that Jayawardena had been alerted to a possible terror strike 17 days before the coordinated suicide attacks on April 21, 2019 which targeted three hotels and three churches. More than 500 people were also wounded in the bombings. Jayawardena had been found guilty on all seven counts of negligence and dereliction of duty by a disciplinary inquiry led by a retired judge, the police commission said in a statement late Saturday. "Considering the gravity of the charges, the Commission decided to give him the maximum punishment," the statement said. Following the Easter bombings, Sri Lanka's worst terror attack on civilians, Jayawardena was removed from his position as SIS chief but was elevated to the role of deputy head of the police force, overseeing administration. However, he was placed on compulsory leave a year ago, pending a disciplinary hearing, after repeated judicial orders to take action against him. A top-level investigation initiated shortly after the attack found that then-president Maithripala Sirisena and four of his senior officials, including Jayawardena, should face criminal prosecution for their lapses
