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Actor Michael Sheen sold his two homes in 2019 for social causes when he fell short on money. He even helped write off debt of 900 people worth $1.3 million
Michael Sheen has recently pivoted from his illustrious acting career to focus on philanthropy, harnessing his financial resources to uplift communities and support individuals in need. He has made significant contributions, such as selling properties to finance initiatives like the Homeless World Cup and alleviating debts for many in south Wales.
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years for war crimes in The Hague
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci received a 25-year prison sentence for war crimes. He was found guilty of murder and torture during the 1990s conflict. Thaci and other KLA commanders denied all charges leveled against them. Thousands rallied in Pristina supporting the convicted former KLA leaders. The conflict ended after NATO airstrikes and displaced many ethnic Albanians.
Tony Blair is revered in Kosovo for helping end its war. Many ask if he can succeed again in Gaza
Tony Blair, revered in Kosovo for his role in ending the 1999 war, is now being considered to lead a transitional international authority in Gaza. While his past involvement in the Iraq War makes him controversial in the Arab world, some Kosovars believe his experience could be beneficial for Gaza's complex environment.
World leaders and international icons at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding celebrations
The Ambani-Merchant wedding was marked by grandeur, and inclusivity, making this an unforgettable spectacle that transcended cultural and geographical boundaries.
UK Elections: Can exit polls be trusted? How accurate are they?
Exit poll predictions for an election are made after the last vote has been cast. It is natural to suspects it’s accuracy, especially when they are released immediately after the elections have concluded. In the UK, it has been found that the exit poll predictions have been accurate so far. The exit polls have now predicted a comprehensive victory for the Labour Party in the elections which have just concluded.
EAM Jaishankar meets former British PM Tony Blair; discuss bilateral ties, West Asia situation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met former British prime minister Tony Blair and discussed bilateral ties, the West Asia situation and Africa. Jaishankar is on a five-day official visit to the UK.
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The return of UK's former PM Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is making a comeback as the Labour Party's new leader, Keir Starmer, embraces him, marking a shift to the centre in the party. Blair still has charisma and communication skills that Starmer lacks and his return could be useful as a general election approaches. Blair led Labour into power in 1997 and was prime minister for a decade, shifting the party to the centre. However, the public soured on Blair by the end of his tenure, and by the time Iraq descended into chaos, the public had largely turned against him.
Euan Blair son of former UK Prime Minister was awarded MBE just 6 months after father Tony Blair was awarded a knighthood
Euan Blair, son of the former prime minister of the UK, Tony Blair recently received the honor of being awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to education
Jihadist threat 'getting worse', says ex-UK PM Tony Blair
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks in the United States, and in the wake of the Taliban retaking power in Afghanistan, Blair argued that the threat posed by jihadist groups was "getting worse".
Big tech firms need to responsible & accountable when they have power: S Jaishankar
In conversation with former British prime minister Tony Blair at the India Global Forum, Jaishankar also questioned whether non-state players could be allowed to have more power given their sheer size than many countries.
PM Modi meets members of JP Morgan International Council
Modi said he had great discussions with Kissinger, Blair and Rice, and talked about wide ranging global issues.
Weeks before being jailed, Sahara chief wanted to go abroad!
For interim bail, the Court put conditions of depositing Rs 5,000 crore in cash and a bank guarantee of equal amount.
Tony Blair-Bill Clinton phone transcripts show their close ties
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair told ex-US President Bill Clinton that the death of Princess Diana was "like a star falling.
Iraq war contributed to rise of IS: Tony Blair
Blair's decision to take Britain into the Iraq war based on false claims about Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction remains hugely divisive.
Have a scary Christmas with these eerie cards
As the world caught a glimpse of Tony and Cherie Blair’s eerie annual Yuletide card recently, we conjure a few others that could give them a run for their money.
3 Delhi students' films shortlisted at BAFTA's 'Faith Shorts'
Three short films by Delhi school students have been shortlisted in the 'Faiths' category at the BAFTA awards this year.
Phone-hacking: Cherie Blair sues Rupert Murdoch's company
Cherie Blair, barrister and wife of former prime minister Tony Blair, has sued the now-defunct News of the World over hacking of her phone.
Euro collapse would be "catastrophic": Tony Blair
With the Eurozone crisis leading to the resignation of the PMs of Greece and Italy, Tony Blair said the collapse of the euro would be "catastrophic".
Pakistan paying heavily for its mistakes in the 1970s: Tony Blair
Pakistan is "paying heavily" for its mistakes in the 1970s when it started mixing religion with politics and promoted extremism, former British PM Tony Blair has said.
Tony Blair Faith Foundation keen to rope in Indian schools, universities
The foundation which already has a presence in about 80 schools in the country is seeking to "expand the programme significantly", Tony Blair said.
'Tony Blair's personal details stolen by hackers'
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's personal details have been stolen by computer hackers, a media report said.
Blair, Britain’s Dabangg
If the rest of the world has to be reeled in, occasional humour, charming self-deprecation and even flights of fancy are clearly needed.
The Blair project: A PM's brief journey
Some people have to go through life facing universal opprobrium while remaining fully convinced about their own righteousness.
I was a sucker for Princess Diana: Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says his successor Gordon Brown was a 'difficult and maddening' man with 'zero' emotional intelligence and that his premiership was a "disaster" that was never going to work.
Blair joins Vinod Khosla's firm as adviser
Former British Premier Tony Blair has joined Indian-origin billionaire Vinod Khosla's US-based company that specialises in promoting environment-friendly technology as an adviser.
Tony Blair's Facebook profile hacked!
Former British PM Tony Blair's profile on a popular social networking site has been hacked by netizens who have hurled online abuses at him and his wife Cherie.
Ex-British PM Blair sets up consultancy
Former British prime minister Tony Blair has established a commercial partnership to offer advice to potential clients on economic and political matters, a government watchdog confirmed Sunday.
West should avoid conflict with India: Tony Blair
With India and China becoming more powerful and tilting the balance to the East, it is necessary for the West to seek partnership with them instead of struggling "for hegemony" in the "new world", former British Premier Tony Blair has said.
Tony Blair takes on an expansive new role
Having resigned the prime ministership of the UK, what is Tony Blair up to nowadays? The answer to that appears to be a roving global ambassadorship, taking up causes as varied as Mideast peace and climate change.
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