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Taiwan Confronts Chinese Vessel in Restricted Waters Near Pratas Islands New

Taiwan Confronts Chinese Vessel in Restricted Waters Near Pratas Islands

See more of our coverage in your search results. Taiwan’s coast guard accused China of harassment after a Chinese vessel entered restricted waters near a disputed coral island administered by Taiwan in the South China Sea.China claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its own breakaway province and has not ruled out the use of force to annex it. Beijing sends warships and military jets near the island almost daily, and in recent months has stepped up coast guard patrols, especially in waters east of Taiwan, raising alarm in Taipei.The Chinese coast guard vessel entered waters near the Pratas Islands, southwest of Taiwan’s main island, early on Saturday, Taiwan’s coast guard said. It added that a Taiwanese coast guard vessel confronted the Chinese ship and asked it to leave. Taiwan Coast Guard vessels and speedboats maneuver in formation during a joint-forces exercise in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on June 8, 2025. Anadolu via Getty Images A Chinese ship sailing in waters near Pingtan island in Fujian province on Dec. 29, 2025. AFP via Getty ImagesAt the height of the standoff, the two ships came within just 1 nautical mile (1.9 kilometers) of each other, Taiwan’s coast guard said.Beijing says the waters it patrols fall under its jurisdiction.Taiwan’s coast guard called on Beijing “to immediately cease these pointless acts of harassment.” It said that the incident was the 13th such intrusion near the Pratas Islands this year, involving 16 vessels.Also on Saturday, China’s coast guard announced it had sent a group of vessels to conduct a “routine law enforcement patrol” in waters east of Taiwan.“The China Coast Guard will continue to intensify its law enforcement patrols in waters under its jurisdiction, firmly upholding the nation’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests,” its statement read.In June, France, Germany and Britain issued a rare joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of Taiwan, saying they endangered regional stability.

Nov 02, 2026
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt Reunite for Halloween with Sopranos-Themed Costumes New

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt Reunite for Halloween with Sopranos-Themed Costumes

See more of our coverage in your search results. Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt joined forces on Halloween, sporting hilarious matching “Sopranos”-themed costumes with their daughter, Scottie.The model posted Instagram pics on Sunday of her dressed as the character Christopher Moltisanti, complete with a neck brace and tracksuit jacket.Davidson, meanwhile, channeled Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri by dying the sides of his hair gray and rocking a black leather jacket, sunglasses and black pants.Baby Scottie was, of course, main character Tony Soprano, sporting an adorable bathrobe, a mini gold watch and holding a fake cigar.Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson spent Halloween together with their daughter, Scottie, dressed in a matching “Sopranos” theme. elsie/instagramThe model dressed as the character Christopher Moltisanti. elsie/instagramScottie rode in a Radio Flyer wagon, complete with ducks inside and a neon sign reading “Bada Bing!” — the fictional strip club in the HBO hit.Hewitt captioned the pics ““smells like halloween,” referencing Moltisanti’s memorable line in the show from Season 6.Hewitt, 30, and Davidson, 32, welcomed Scottie in December 2025.They split in May after more than a year together, with a source telling Page Six at the time, “There have been problems throughout their relationship and things are not good between them at all. They haven’t been for a while.”Scottie was main character Tony Soprano, compete with a fake cigar. elsie/instagramBaby Scottie was comfortable in her Radio Flyer, rocking a bathrobe. elsie/instagramShe later claimed she was raising Scottie solo, asking for help in a TikTok video.“I have a baby to take care of. I have to work and make money,” she said. “I’m doing it on my own, which is hard.”However, his pals claimed to Page Six that the former “Saturday Night Live” star was “paying for everything related to Elsie and Scottie,” including “the rent, their living expenses, their health insurance.”The source told us, “Obviously, they have had personal disagreements and there has been a breakdown in the relationship but he is fully committed to being a good dad.”Hewitt and Davidson (seen here in July 2025) split in May. elsie/InstagramHewitt later claimed she was raising Scottie alone, but the two have since reached a joint co-parenting agreement and are now on good terms. They’re seen here in December 2025. Instagram/@elsieBut the drama was resolved by July, when the two reached a joint co-parenting agreement two months after their breakup.“We are cooperatively co-parenting our daughter whose well-being remains our top priority, and we are fully committed to working together to give her love from both of us,” they shared in an exclusive statement to Page Six.In August, Hewitt thanked Davidson for Olivia Dean concert tickets, referring to him as her “baby daddy.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Nov 01, 2026
Channel 4's 'Million Pound Shot' Revealed as Elaborate Hoax to Expose Gambling Risks New

Channel 4's 'Million Pound Shot' Revealed as Elaborate Hoax to Expose Gambling Risks

Updated 21:48 1 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 21:42 1 Nov 2026 GMTIt turns out Million Pound Shot tonight was a bit of a hoax after allWarning: This article contains discussion of gambling addiction which some readers may find distressing.Well, after a week of speculation, it seems the truth about Bradley Walsh’s new quiz show has been revealed.Rumours started spiralling on social media that Million Pound Shot was some form of ‘hoax’ before it aired. And while the mystery continued, Channel 4 had revealed that the contestants would be part of a first for British TV as they would be using their own, ‘real’ money to compete this evening (1 November).AdvertHowever, it appears that really was all a bit of a lie as it turns out the broadcaster is seeming to highlight the dangers of gambling and is currently explaining all of this as the show continues now (if you fancy tuning in to find out just what's going on).The show started off as you’d expect at 9pm; Walsh in a bright TV studio, introducing us to the three contestants. But as it went on, we’d watched contestant Reece slowly bet away his money.He’d appeared to use his own bank card for the game, putting forward his own money to get ‘bet balls’ by answering general knowledge questions.Yet, he was soon dipping further into his pocket, betting more and more money without really winning any.It all seemed to come to a head when Reece was in the minus, talking about going into his overdraft and being encouraged to have one more go. He was soon emotional, appearing to be brought to tears as realisation of what he’d lost set in.Then, an audience member appeared to be kicking off, trying to stop it as she didn’t agree with what she was seeing as he was ‘going bankrupt’. Another could be heard telling her they’d been told prior to taking their seats that gambling would feature, and if they didn’t like it then ‘don’t come in’.As this kick-off escalated, an emotional Reece was escorted off the stage, Walsh taken aside and the production team appeared to be trying to control the audience.Turns out it's not real. (Channel 4)And then, the host re-appeared and served up the truth: this whole thing has indeed been fake. But, the gambling tactics, 'manipulation techniques' and language used were real.So yes, the social media sleuths were correct this week when they thought there was something fishy about Million Pound Shot. A key pointer of course is that the show was on after 9pm – past watershed due to the gambling element.Walsh explained to the audience that the ‘whole thing was a performance’ as the live audience looked stunned, shocked and shaken.“Everything you’ve seen tonight draws on the techniques used by the gambling industry to manipulate its customers,” he said.Walsh has promised that the team will now show ‘how and why we did it’ as Channel 4 viewers have been caught by surprise tonight.Please gamble responsibly. For help, support and advice about problem gambling, contact the National Gambling Helpline anytime on 0808 8020 133Million Pound Shot is currently airing on Channel 4 if you fancy tuning in to see this twist play out.Featured Image Credit: Channel 4Topics: Bradley Walsh, Channel 4, TV and Film, Gambling

Nov 01, 2026
Selin Bollati Confirms Wedding Date with DJ Gimbo Will Be on the 5th — But Which Month? New

Selin Bollati Confirms Wedding Date with DJ Gimbo Will Be on the 5th — But Which Month?

16:42 | 1 Nëntor 2026 Fituesja e edicionit të pestë të “Big Brother VIP Albania”, Selin Bollati, ka thënë më herët se dasma e saj me DJ Gimbon do të bëhet më datë 5, pa zbuluar detaje të tjera.Mbrëmjen e djeshme në emisionin “Goca dhe Gra”, Orinda Huta vendosi që t’a ngacmonte pak, në mënyrë që Selin të tregonte ndonjë detaj më shumë. Por sërish balerina vendosi që të mos tregonte muajin apo vitin që mund të mbahet dasma e saj me ish-banorin e shtëpisë më të famshme në Shqipëri.“E sigurt që do të jetë më datë 5, kaq mund të them”, u shpreh Selin Bollati. Pjesë nga biseda:Orinda: Kishim dëgjuar se dasmën e kishit caktuar, apo e shtytë prapë?Selin: Unë kam thënë një datë në horizontOrinda: Data 5? Po cila 5, se tetori iku, tani nëntori…Selin: E sigurt që do të jetë më datë 5 Orinda, kaq mund të themOri: Deri në dhjetor do t’a pyesim prapë, çdo muaj Mira: Të shtunën tjetër ditën, pastaj muajinSelin: T’a kthejmë në serial them, t’a propozojmë dhe në NetflixMira: Ti e bën mirë serialin, ke talent, e mbanSelin: Aktrimin e kam shumë qejf, e kam pasion, por jo në këtë rast.

Nov 01, 2026
Vučić odbacuje optužbe o hapšenju: Pomilovao aktivistkinju Milu Pajić New

Vučić odbacuje optužbe o hapšenju: Pomilovao aktivistkinju Milu Pajić

M.M./ATAImages autor: 01. nov. 2026. 22:19 Nosilac liste "Ujedinjena Srbija" i bivši predsednik države Aleksandar Vučić kazao je večeras da nova vlast ne može da nađe razlog za njegovo hapšenje i poručio da ga time neće uplašiti. Oglas "Ne znaju šta će sa mnom, mnogo je teško, gotovo nemoguće pronaći ozbiljan razlog, inače ga ne biste nikada ni tražili da ima malo časti kod političkih protivnika i kod nekog drugog, ne za nekoga ko je bio predsednik, već i za nekoga ko im je danas ključni politički protivnik", izjavio je Vučić za televiziju Pink.Dodao je da "oko para ne potpisuje ništa" i da nova vlast ne može da pronađe ništa od toga kao dokaz za moguće hapšenje."Možete da tražite 'je li on nekome nešto rekao - trla baba lan' nemaju ništa i ne mogu ništa, jedino što oni mogu to je da prete, tobože nekoga drže u strahu, mene da držite u strahu time što ćete da mi kažete da ćete da me uhapsite - glupa priča", naveo je on.Rekao je da osobe koje je pomilovao kao nosilac funkcije predsednika države nisu poznata javnosti, "možda dva ili tri imena" i da je jedno od tih imena aktivistkinja iz Novog Sada Mila Pajić."Nemam ja šta da krijem ili ne krijem, to je moje zakonsko ovlašćenje kao predsednika republike bilo", rekao je Vučić i dodao da nova vlast nema mogućnost da promeni tu odluku na bilo koji način. Pratite nas na društvenim mrežama: Koje je tvoje mišljenje o ovoj temi? Učestvuj u diskusiji ili pročitaj komentare

Nov 01, 2026
Widower Urges Death Penalty Return as Wife's Killer Serves 16 Years New

Widower Urges Death Penalty Return as Wife's Killer Serves 16 Years

See more of our coverage in your search results. A widower whose wife was fatally stabbed in a random attack while their granddaughter watched says Australia should reintroduce the death penalty, but the country is “too woke.” Victor White’s wife, Vyleen, was killed by a 16-year-old boy in the car park of Redbank Town Square shopping centre in Ipswich, in February 2024.White, 70, was stabbed in the heart before the boy took her car keys and fled in the vehicle.He was last year sentenced to 16 years in jail after pleading guilty to murder and other offenses. The teen unsuccessfully appealed against the sentence in April.Her husband, White told 7News that Vyleen had only been at the shops for five minutes before the attack that claimed her life.Victor White’s wife, Vyleen White, was killed in the car park of Redbank Town Square shopping center in Ipswich, Australia, in 2024. 7NEWSVyleen White in an undated photo. ABC News AustraliaThe boy, he said, “didn’t think twice about sinking a 17 centimeter blade into her heart”.“If not the death penalty, he should have served at least 30 or 40 years of his life to deny him any lifestyle in the future,” he said.“People say, you’ve got to show the guy compassion, but he showed none at all in front of my granddaughter, did he?“I’ll never ever forgive him for what he’s done.”White’s death was a catalyst for changes to Queensland laws cracking down on young offenders, with the introduction of “adult crime, adult time” legislation.White said the death penalty should be reintroduced for “very heinous” crimes, saying “maybe people would have second thoughts about killing other innocent people.”“But that’ll never happen in this country. There’s too many woke people out there,” he said.Australia’s death penalty historyThe death penalty was abolished across all Australian states and territories by 1985, and the last execution was carried out on February 2, 1967.Ronald Ryan was the last person to suffer the sentence when he was hanged in Victoria for killing prison officer Glen Hodson during an escape from Pentridge Prison.In total, 125 people were executed in the country since Federation in 1901.Vyleen White was killed by a 16-year-old boy, who was sentenced to 16 years in jail for murder. 7NEWSAustralia officially subscribes to the abolitionist movement, which advocates for capital punishment to be banned worldwide.A Roy Morgan poll conducted in 2009 found only 23 per cent of Australians favored the death penalty over imprisonment for murder.Another poll in 2014 showed a small majority of Australians – 52.5 per cent – favored the death penalty for fatal terror attacks.Christa Pike speaksDebate and public attention over executions was reignited by the botched attempt to put US murderer Christa Pike to death in Tennessee on Sept. 30.Now 50, she was 18 when she committed the 1995 stabbing murder of 19-year-old classmate Colleen Slemmer.Pike and her boyfriend tortured and killed Slemmer, becoming one of the youngest women to be sentenced to death.Pike, who spent 30 years on death row, survived two doses of lethal injection. Her lawyers have called for any further attempts to be abandoned.“There hasn’t been a moment since that night when I haven’t been in pain,” Pike said in a statement released on Friday.My body hurts. My arms hurt. My hands hurt. My throat hurts. I still struggle to speak. And the pain isn’t just physical. There is pain in my mind and in my soul.”Then there has been the controversy over US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s decision to live stream the execution of terrorist Nidal Hasan who is to be killed by firing squad.Hegseth said making the execution public would be a deterrent to others but President Donald Trump later stepped in to scrap the plans to broadcast it.

Nov 01, 2026
Andy Cohen Shares Rare Glimpse of Boyfriend Kevin Sobieski in Halloween Photos New

Andy Cohen Shares Rare Glimpse of Boyfriend Kevin Sobieski in Halloween Photos

See more of our coverage in your search results. Andy Cohen shared a rare photo of himself and his boyfriend, Kevin Sobieski, dressed up as “Star Wars” Jedi on Halloween.The Bravo head honcho took to Instagram to share a snap of him and the businessman posing next to his son, Benjamin, 7, who was dressed as Darth Maul.Cohen also shared adorable photos of Benjamin and his daughter, Lucy, 4, who dressed as a butterfly, trick-or-treating around New York City.Andy Cohen and boyfriend, Kevin Sobieski, dressed up as “Star Wars” Jedi for Halloween. bravoandy/instagramThe Bravo personality (seen above with Anderson Cooper) gave a glimpse at his festivities. bravoandy/instagramAdditionally, the TV personality posed alongside his pal Anderson Cooper, who wore a skeleton onesie.“🎃 Happy Halloween from New York City 🎃,” he captioned the snaps.Cohen, 58, has rarely shown a glimpse of Sobieski, 42, online since they started dating, as the latter prefers to stay out of the spotlight.Cohen took his son, Benjamin, and daughter, Lucy, trick-or-treating. bravoandy/instagramLucy dressed up as a yellow butterfly. bravoandy/instagramThe couple started dating shortly after meeting at a Fourth of July party in 2025, but their romance didn’t make headlines until this past June when they were spotted holding hands for Cohen’s birthday celebration.Cohen has previously stated he wasn’t hiding his relationship, explaining he and Sobieski would go out around the Big Apple together, but no one seemed to care until recently.Additionally, the journalist gushed over Sobieski being “the one” during his “Radio Andy” SiriusXM show in June. “🎃 Happy Halloween from New York City 🎃,” Cohen (seen here with friend Cooper) captioned the photo dump. bravoandy/instagramCohen and Sobieski started dating last year. andy cohen/ instagram“I am really happy to say that I met the person,” he said. “This man is kind and strong and smart and he is an adult and he loves my children and they love him.”Cohen explained he and Sobieski “have been so slow and deliberate and methodical about getting to know each other and introducing him to the kids and just entering him into the equation of my family so slowly.”The duo met at a Fourth of July party last year. (Seen here: Sobieski.) Kevin Sobieski/FacebookCohen (seen here) has described their romance as “so easy.” MediaPunch / BACKGRIDAt the time, Cohen described the past 11 months with Sobieski as “so easy,” explaining how they never had one fight or disagreement. “We just view life the same way,” he continued. “One year later, I still can’t believe I found him.”Cohen also candidly admitted that he’s even looked past the fact that Sobieski has yet to even watch “The Real Housewives,” though he’s committed to one day getting the businessman hooked. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Nov 01, 2026
Drilon Hajrizi Wins FIBA Europe Cup Player of the Week with 86% Fan Votes New

Drilon Hajrizi Wins FIBA Europe Cup Player of the Week with 86% Fan Votes

20:42 | 1 Nëntor 2026 Drilon Hajrizi është shpallur lojtari i javës në FIBA Europe Cup për ndeshjet e xhiros së katërt, pas paraqitjes së shkëlqyer në fitoren e Trepçës ndaj BC Batumi 2010 me rezultat 91-70.Hajrizi regjistroi 20 pikë, tetë kërcime dhe shtatë asistime, duke qenë një nga protagonistët kryesorë të kësaj fitoreje, shkruan Arbresh.info.Hajrizi mori plot 86 për qind të votave nga tifozët, duke fituar çmimin e lojtarit të javës. “Drilon Hajrizi është zgjedhur lojtari i javës në FIBA Europe Cup për ndeshjet e xhiros së katërt, pas një paraqitjeje të gjithanshme me 20 pikë, tetë kërcime dhe shtatë asistime në fitoren 91-70 të Trepçës ndaj BC Batumi 2010.”“Ai mori plot 86 për qind të votave nga tifozët, duke fituar bindshëm këtë çmim”, shkruhet në njoftimin zyrtar të Fiba Europe Cup. Trepça pas katër ndeshjeve ka tri fitore e një humbje në grupin A. Ndeshjen e radhës e luan në mesjavë ndaj liderit Trierit në udhëtim./Arbresh.info

Nov 01, 2026
Şafak Sezer'in Yeni Görünümü Estetik İddialarını Yeniden Alevlendirdi New

Şafak Sezer'in Yeni Görünümü Estetik İddialarını Yeniden Alevlendirdi

Canlandırdığı komedi karakterleriyle geniş bir hayran kitlesine ulaşan Şafak Sezer, son dönemde projelerinden çok fiziksel görünümüyle konuşuluyor. Katıldığı etkinliklerde ve verdiği röportajlarda yüz hatlarının geçmiş yıllara göre farklı görünmesi, sosyal medyada da yorumlara neden oldu. Oyuncunun son fotoğraflarında yüzünün daha dolgun ve gergin görünmesi, estetik müdahale yaptırdığı yönündeki iddiaları yeniden gündeme taşıdı.BOTOKS İDDİALARI GÜNDEMDESezer'in dış görünüşündeki değişim daha önce de benzer tartışmalara konu olmuştu. Yüzündeki gerginlik ve mimiklerindeki farklılık üzerinden botoks ve dolgu yaptırdığına ilişkin yorumlar yapılmıştı.Öte yandan oyuncunun kısa sürede 8 kilo verdiği ve yağ aldırdığı yönünde de iddialar ortaya atılmıştı. Sezer ise daha önce hakkında çıkan söylentilere kendine özgü mizah anlayışıyla karşılık vermişti.Oyuncunun son görüntüleriyle yeniden gündeme gelen estetik iddialarına ilişkin doğrulanmış bir açıklama bulunmuyor. www.sozcu.com.tr internet sitesinde yayınlanan yazı, haber ve fotoğrafların her türlü telif hakkı Mega Ajans ve Rek. Tic. A.Ş'ye aittir. İzin alınmadan, kaynak gösterilerek dahi iktibas edilemez.

Nov 01, 2026
Kosovo Braces for Snow and Cold Weather with Temperatures Dropping to -1°C New

Kosovo Braces for Snow and Cold Weather with Temperatures Dropping to -1°C

19:16 | 1 Nëntor 2026 Java e parë e muajit nëntor do të shoqërohet me vranësira, reshje shiu dhe mot të ftohtë.Instituti Hidrometeorologjik i Kosovës (IHMK) ka paralajmëruar se të martën, në viset e larta, reshjet mund të përzihen edhe me borë.Sipas parashikimit të IHMK-së për periudhën 2–6 nëntor, temperaturat minimale do të lëvizin nga -1 deri në 4 gradë Celsius, ndërsa ato maksimale nga 5 deri në 11 gradë. Reshjet më të theksuara pritet të jenë të martën, më 3 nëntor, kur moti do të jetë i vranët dhe me shi, ndërsa në zonat e larta malore parashihen reshje të përziera shiu dhe bore. Temperaturat atë ditë do të sillen nga 0 deri në 8 gradë Celsius.Edhe të hënën, të mërkurën dhe të enjten pritet mot kryesisht i vranët, me mundësi për reshje lokale shiu. Temperaturat maksimale gjatë këtyre ditëve nuk pritet të kalojnë 11 gradë.Përmirësim gradual i motit parashihet të premten, më 6 nëntor, kur do të ketë intervale me diell. Megjithatë, mëngjesi do të jetë më i ftohtë, me temperatura minimale që mund të zbresin deri në -1 gradë Celsius.IHMK ka bërë të ditur se kushtet biometeorologjike do të jenë mesatarisht të pafavorshme, për shkak të temperaturave të ulëta, vranësirave dhe lagështisë së shtuar të ajrit. Këto ndryshime mund të ndikojnë veçanërisht te personat me sëmundje kronike, reumatike dhe të sistemit të frymëmarrjes.Instituti rekomandon që qytetarët të përdorin veshje më të ngrohta gjatë ditëve në vijim, ndërsa reshjet e paralajmëruara pritet të ndihmojnë edhe në rimbushjen e rezervave të lagështisë në tokë.

Nov 01, 2026
Macaulay Culkin's Halloween Costume Sparks Debate Over Soldier Meme New

Macaulay Culkin's Halloween Costume Sparks Debate Over Soldier Meme

Updated 17:27 1 Nov 2026 GMTPublished 16:48 1 Nov 2026 GMTSome users spotted exactly what meme the actor was meant to have recreated with the selfieActor Macaulay Culkin has faced backlash on social media over a Halloween selfie he posted with some deeming it 'inappropriate'.Users hit out after he shared a selfie online showing him with dark coloured face paint while he posed straight-faced for the camera.The Home Alone star seemed to actually be dressed as a popular internet reaction image, showing a blank-looking soldier which is used to convey extreme mental exhaustion or distress by mundane, everyday situations.The photo sparked some backlash on the likes of X and Reddit, where the post was said to have been in poor taste and potentially offensive.AdvertHowever other users online noticed exactly what he was trying to harmlessly recreate, which was actually the 'thousand-yard stare' soldier meme.The stark look attracted criticism online, with some users on the likes of X and Reddit claiming the paint resembled blackface and was poorly-timed due to current ongoing world conflict.Others rushed to defend him for the fancy dress costume, reiterating it was quite clearly a military green-coloured face paint he had used in order to emulate the grubby face of a soldier and should not be taken seriously.Culkin is yet to publicly address the response (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Costume appeared to be popular meme"It’s not a blackface," one user responded on X. "But it’s kinda inappropriate and clueless considering how many war conflicts happening in the world today.”"I get what you were trying to do but this is by far the worst way to execute it," penned another.However others hit back in a Reddit r/popculturechat community and on X, making the clear comparison to the meme, which is based on a 1940s painting.The 'thousand-yard stare' meme (Thomas Lea.)It was only later that the image was internet-repurposed as visual shorthand for intense burnout.One user wrote: "It's obviously green/olive paint that they use as camouflage."As another added: "Macaulay Culkin nailing the thousand-yard stare soldier meme is a top tier Halloween costume" followed by: "It's sad ppl think this is anything other than the thousand yard stare."And, an AI-correction on X clarified the image, responding: "The image shows Macaulay Culkin with green face paint recreating the thousand-yard stare meme from a 1944 Tom Lea painting of a grimy WWII US Marine, not blackface."LADbible has contacted Macaulay Culkin's representatives for comment.Featured Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion PicturesTopics: Macaulay Culkin, TV and Film, Halloween, Celebrity

Nov 01, 2026
Sen. Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Hockey Game New

Sen. Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke at Son's Hockey Game

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke during his son’s hockey game. “Yesterday afternoon, Senator Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game,” the senator’s chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said in a Sunday, November 1, statement, per multiple outlets. “He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered he had experienced a stroke. He was transferred to Johns Hopkins for further monitoring and is responding well to treatment.” Murphy, 53, shares two sons — Owen and Rider — with his ex-wife Catherine Holahan. The pair married in August 2007 and divorced in July 2026, two years after their amicable November 2024 separation. According to Herwitt, “doctors are encouraged” by Murphy’s progress in the wake of his hospitalization, adding that he is ‘awake and alert, and we are optimistic he will make a full recovery.” Related: GOP Sen. Issues Renewed Call for Transparency Amid Mitch McConnell’s Absence Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is issuing a renewed call for transparency amid his colleague Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization. “Somebody needs to do something. Somebody needs to come out and put a little video out,” Tuberville, 71, told a reporter while walking on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, July 21, per a video shared via […] No additional information regarding Murphy’s health status has been publicly revealed at the time of publication. Us has reached out to Murphy’s staff for comment. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) Getty Images While Murphy is not up for re-election during the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, he has been busy on the campaign trail for various Democratic nominees as the nation nears a contentious and pivotal election day. “Just two days ago, I was with Senator Chris Murphy doing what he loves most: Encouraging Connecticut residents to make their voices heard and vote on Tuesday,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement shared on Sunday, adding that his family is keeping Murphy and his loved ones “in our prayers.” “There is no stronger advocate for our democracy,” Lamont continued. “And no one who fights harder for the people of this state. Chris is a great friend to Connecticut and to me personally.” Murphy has long been a target of President Donald Trump’s ire, especially after the senator voted to convict Trump during his first 2020 impeachment trial and after he gave a bold June floor speech arguing the president should be impeached for a third time in the wake of systemic corruption allegations. Related: Meghan McCain Believes Mitch McConnell’s Staff Should Show ‘Proof of Life’ Meghan McCain is issuing a plea for a “real update” about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health. “Senator McConnell’s staff owes it to the American public to give a real update on his health or show us some kind of proof of life,” McCain, 41, wrote via X on Tuesday, July 7. “All of this is unseemly, […] “The very unattractive (both inside and out!) Senator from Connecticut, Chris Murphy, said ‘Putin got everything he wanted.’ Actually, ‘nobody got anything,’ too soon, but getting close,” the president wrote via his social media platform Truth Social in August 2025 following Murphy’s criticism of a meeting the president took with Putin on U.S. soil and before addressing Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. “Murphy is a lightweight who thinks it made the Russian President look good in coming to America,” Trump continued at the time. “Actually, it was very hard for President Putin to do so. This war can be ended, NOW, but stupid people like Chris Murphy, John Bolton, and others, make it harder to do so.”

Nov 01, 2026