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Pink Villa
25 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is David Beckham Going Bald? Ex-Footballer's Buzz Cut Failure Leaves Internet in Splits, Including Wife Victoria Beckham
David Beckham's new look is making headlines, but not for the right reasons. The football icon, known for his trendsetting hairstyles, ended up with a visible bald patch on his head after attempting to give himself a buzz cut at home. The 50-year-old former Manchester United and England star was reportedly 'fuming' when the head fell off his clippers mid-shave, leaving a large patch of bare skin. The style mishap occurred as David Beckham attempted to revive his iconic shaved head, a look he first debuted during a 2000 match against Leicester City. Unfortunately, the result this time was less stylish and more uneven. Victoria Beckham shares honest reaction Victoria Beckham didn't hold back her thoughts. She recorded a video of her husband's haircut fail and shared it with her Instagram followers. In the clip, she tells him bluntly, "It does not look good." As Beckham turns to show her the damage, she adds, "I'm going to always be honest with you, it looks terrible." With most of his hair already reduced to stubble, Beckham had little choice but to embrace the new look, bald patch and all. Here's why Beckham chose the buzz-cut again Despite the mishap, Beckham has always had a soft spot for the buzz-cut. In a recent interview with close friend and former teammate Gary Neville on The Overlap podcast, Beckham said, 'I always like the skinhead. I always loved the skinhead, because it was easy and you didn't have to do anything with it.' The buzz-cut has been one of his signature styles over the years and was once seen as a bold fashion statement in the football world. While the haircut gained attention, Beckham also marked his 50th birthday with a meaningful campaign. The former footballer launched a fundraising appeal in support of UNICEF, an organization he has worked with for 20 years as a Goodwill Ambassador. In a video shared to Instagram, he said, 'Next month, I turn 50. It's a major milestone that has made me think about the opportunities I've had and the experiences that have shaped me.' Beckham added, 'As a father of four amazing children, I know how lucky my family is to be safe and have access to education and healthcare.' He encouraged fans to donate to his birthday fundraiser, saying, 'Whatever you can give will make a difference to children's lives. Every child deserves the chance to dream.' The campaign focuses on helping girls impacted by violence, child marriage, and lack of education. Beckham said, 'We are witnessing a global funding crisis where the most vulnerable children are suffering the most and urgently need our help.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE We're cycling through 30 countries in a year - there's a Brit holiday hotspot that's as magical as the Northern Lights and Grand Canyon
George and Josh Kohler like a challenge. The father and son duo, from Norfolk, are currently on a mission to circumnavigate the entire globe on two wheels. Their epic 30,000km route will take them through 30 countries across four continents over the course of a year, and they're aiming to pick up the Guinness World Record as the first father and son to complete the challenge. And along the way, they're raising money for two charities; UNICEF and Bicycle Links, a local Norwich charity that provides bikes to children in need. Speaking to MailOnline from their 15th country, Kyrgyzstan, 56-year-old George says: 'A few years ago we'd decided to cycle across America and then a couple of years later Joshua came up with the idea to cycle home from Singapore. And then we thought "if we're going to do that, we may as well do the whole thing". 'When we looked into it we realised that's nobody done it before as a father and son. So all of a sudden we've got Guinness World Records on board.' The pair will travel through Europe, Asia, Australia and South America in their attempt but so far, it's Turkey that's stood out. Joshua, 22, reveals: 'Turkey was probably my favourite. I guess you have kind of an idea of what it's going to be like from the media. LEFT: Josh and George in Uzbekistan which has so far been the most challenging country to cycle RIGHT: George is pictured above in very hot conditions in central Turkey 'But then it was so different in real life. The locals there were so friendly and kind. We got invited to breakfast by a shepherd and just the landscapes throughout the whole country were stunning.' And his father agrees, saying: 'Turkey was a real eye-opener for us. We had had a few days off in in Cappadocia in Turkey, which was the most amazing place that I think I've been to in my lifetime. It's up there for me with the Northern Lights and the Grand Canyon.' The pair's hardest cycling so far has been in Uzbekistan where they faced daily temperatures above 40 degrees. 'There was a sort of 450km stretch of single straight road through the desert,' explains Joshua. 'So we were waking up at 2am in the morning to get good distance in before the sun came up and the heat rose, but there's 50km periods without anything. 'We had to stock up on water but of course the water bottles turned hot within minutes. All you want is a cold drink and it's pretty impossible to get out there. We did have a couple of trucks stop and give us water but that was the hardest week of the trip so far.' There have also been technical challenges, the most serious so far when a crack appeared in the frame of Joshua's bike in Turkey. He explains: 'Our bikes are made of aluminum so you can't really weld them back together. Because of shipping and customs we couldn't get the frame sent to us in time.' A solution eventually came in the form of Joshua's mother who flew out to Tbilisi in Georgia with the new frame. Next stop on the journey is China which George explains is 'going to be so different to anything either of us have experienced before in terms of language, culture and scale.' The pair aren't fazed though and are looking forward to the challenges to come. 'It's either been good, really good or incredible [so far],' reveals George. 'The people that we've met have been universally hospitable. We've had nothing but goodwill from everyone we've met.'
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Nancy Ajram to Perform Live in Lebanon on July 31
Yara Sameh Lebanese recording artist Nancy Ajram at the Casino du Liban, in Jounieh, Lebanon, on Thursday, July 31. She is set to present several of her popular and latest songs. The evening will also feature a performance by musician and composer Guy Manoukian. The acclaimed singer took to Instagram to promote the concert, saying: " A night of music, light, and everything in between…🎶 July 31 – Casino du Liban 🎶 With the incredible @guymanoukian 🎹" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nancy Ajram (@nancyajram) Born on May 16, 1983, the acclaimed singer is considered one of the best female singers in Lebanon and the Arab world. Ajram began performing as a child and participated in several television shows. Ajra released her debut studio album 'Mihtagalak' in 1998. She rose to fame after the release of the controversial smash hit single 'Akhasmak Ah' and the debut of her third studio album 'Ya Salam' in 2003. Ajram is considered by many an Arabic music icon of the decade. She was described on Oprah Winfrey's show as one of the most influential personalities in the Middle East. She participated in the most significant Arabic festivals and won multiple awards, most importantly the 2008 World Music Award for best-selling Middle Eastern artist, the youngest Arab WMA winner to date, the 2012 WMA for the second time, and the 2014 WMA for the third time. The acclaimed singer is a multi-platinum Lebanese singer and Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Forbes
2 days ago
- Health
- Forbes
Despite Funding Cuts, But UNICEF Won't Stop Delivering For Children
After almost 80 years of U.S. support for UNICEF, Congress voted to cut aid for children in dire need around the world, zeroing out Fiscal Year 2025 funding for critical humanitarian programs, including UNICEF's core resources. Despite this deeply disappointing decision, UNICEF will continue to deliver for children — and your support is more important than ever. Every child has the right to proper nutrition. On Dec. 2, 2024, health volunteers screen children for malnutrition and provide vitamin A and deworming tablets during a UNICEF-supported door-to-door nutrition campaign in Aroma locality, Kassala state, Sudan. After more than two years of brutal armed conflict, children in Sudan are living through the world's largest child displacement crisis. Access to health care, nutrition, safe water, education and protection has been disrupted for millions. UNICEF is staying and delivering for Sudan's children and their families. In a predawn vote on July 17, 2025, the Senate approved by a narrow margin the rescissions package submitted by the White House, clawing back Fiscal Year 2025 funding for critical humanitarian programs, including $142 million in core resources for UNICEF. The next day, the House followed suit. The result? A profound setback for millions of children and communities around the world. Aid cuts put the most vulnerable children at even greater risk and weaken U.S. interests For nearly 80 years, UNICEF has partnered with the people of the United States to improve outcomes for children everywhere. The U.S. Government has consistently rallied behind UNICEF's mission to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. "The decision to eliminate core U.S. funding for UNICEF is deeply disappointing," says Michael J. Nyenhuis, UNICEF USA President and CEO. "This funding has long enjoyed bipartisan support because it delivers tangible, proven results: protecting children from deadly disease and malnutrition, strengthening health systems and advancing stability in regions critical to global security — outcomes that make America safer, stronger and more prosperous. "Cutting it puts the most vulnerable children at even greater risk," Nyenhuis continued. "It also weakens the United States' ability to lead with compassion and credibility on the global stage at a time when that leadership is needed most." Every child has the right to learn and reach their full potential. UNICEF provides education support for children in emergencies and helps build stronger educational systems around the world. Tala, 10, attends a UNICEF temporary learning space in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 24, 2024. With almost 80 years of experience, UNICEF knows how to allocate resources to achieve the greatest impact for children UNICEF is the world's largest children's organization, mandated by the United Nations to protect the rights of children and ensure they are healthy, educated, protected and respected. Working from offices in 190 countries and territories, UNICEF staff are mostly local and in program countries. With their deep program expertise and networks, UNICEF's staff are the lifeblood of the impact UNICEF delivers for children. As a UN agency, UNICEF is uniquely positioned to drive national accountability while building the capacity of local civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders. UNICEF contributes to 12 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, more than any other organization, and aligns all its development work with those goals through five-year cooperation agreements with national governments called Country Program Documents. Reversing hard-won progress The aid cut will have a huge impact on children's lives and their education. It also threatens to reverse hard-won progress achieved by UNICEF and partners. Since 2000, global under-5 mortality has dropped by 50 percent. Millions of children are alive today thanks to UNICEF's time-tested, cost-effective work. Millions more have been protected with improved health and brighter futures. 'We project that cuts will disrupt UNICEF health services for up to 13 million children across West and Central Africa,' Patrick Quirk, UNICEF USA Vice President, Global Policy and Public Affairs, told Politico before the Senate vote. 'An infectious disease outbreak in that area is one flight away from infecting families here in the U.S.' Every child has the right to health. Children caught in emergencies rely on UNICEF support for vital services including health care. Above, Dr. Florence S. Saint-Surin, head of the Pediatric Department at UNICEF-supported La Paix Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, tends to a young patient on Jan. 28, 2025. La Paix is the city's only functioning public hospital. 'The patients come from everywhere, and we have to take care of them,' said Dr. Saint-Surin. 'Where else will they go?' UNICEF delivers for children when they need it most In 2024, in the face of relentless conflict, climate emergencies and natural disasters, an estimated 183.5 million children required humanitarian assistance. And UNICEF teams around the world responded. As children were forcibly displaced; as they were killed or injured or suffered other grave violations of their rights; as they were left malnourished or without health care, their education disrupted — UNICEF delivered: Myth vs fact UNICEF's core funding is not used for overhead expenses. It goes directly where it is needed most. Core funding enables UNICEF to respond to emergencies and implement long-term systems change, helping save lives, scale solutions and strengthen national systems. UNICEF is not funded by the United Nations. It relies entirely on voluntary contributions from governments, intergovernmental organizations, foundations, the private sector and individuals. Every child has the right to safety. In Hatay, Türkiye, a sister and brother shelter in an informal camp for families displaced by an earthquake that hit 11 provinces in southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on Feb. 6, 2023. UNICEF provided immediate lifesaving support following the massive quake The world's children need our support now more than ever Despite this enormous setback, UNICEF's work for children does not stop now — especially given this time of unprecedented need. Every dollar invested in humanitarian aid and development creates long-term benefits and a more stable and secure world. "UNICEF will continue to deliver," said Nyenhuis. "I remain hopeful that champions across the country — and across the political spectrum — will continue to stand with us. Children deserve nothing less." Now more than ever, we need your voice. #ForEveryChild Make your unrestricted contribution to UNICEF today.
The South African
2 days ago
- General
- The South African
Chad hit by escalating crisis driven by mass displacement
Chad is facing an intensifying humanitarian crisis in July 2025. Over 2.2 million people are now forcibly displaced across the nation. This figure represents nearly 10% of Chad's total population. Eastern regions like Wadi Fira and Ennedi East are particularly affected. Over 80 000 new Sudanese refugees are arriving in these areas. As a result, these arrivals exacerbate already dire conditions for host communities. Food insecurity remains a critical concern across Chad this July. An estimated 3.7 million people face severe food insecurity during the current lean season. This number reflects a significant increase compared to previous years, driven by conflict, displacement, and climate-related shocks. The influx of over one million people from Sudan contributes significantly to this crisis. Poor agricultural seasons in 2024, due to devastating floods, also worsened the situation. Additionally, the floods resulted in the destruction of approximately 432 200 hectares of crops. Since mid-April 2025, Chad has received a significant wave of refugees from Sudan. This follows attacks on internally displaced persons' camps in Sudan. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports 90 018 new refugees arrived on 11 July 2025. The majority are settling in Wadi Fira and Ennedi Est provinces. Furthermore, approximately 61% of these new refugees are children under the age of 18. Humanitarian efforts in Chad face severe underfunding as of July 2025. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) requires $27 million (R491.4 million) for its 2025 response plan. However, UNFPA has only received $2.5 million (R45.5 million), which is less than 10% of the required amount. The shortfall puts thousands of people's vital services at risk. Immediate and increased donor support is crucial for sustaining the response. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 11. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
