the internet is confident Taylor Swift It has something to do with ‘Toy Story 5’, and the evidence is growing. Just days after the film’s producers attempted to quell speculation about a possible Swift connection, they posted an Instagram Reel directly linking the singer to the fifth installment of the beloved franchise, getting fans excited again.The post features fan-favorite cowgirl Jessie dancing to Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’, referencing one of the singer’s biggest hits with the caption: “She’s as good as she gets.” The timing of the post, coming just two days after the film’s director addressed the rumours, added fuel to the fire.

What ‘toy Story ‘5’ Director Andrew Stanton Speaks Out About Taylor Swift Rumors

During a recent interview, director Andrew Stanton, along with co-director McKenna Harris and producer Lindsay Collins, were asked about fan speculation linking Swift to the film. “It blew us away. What an honor it is,” Stanton said of the online reviews. “It would be pretty amazing,” Collins said.However, Stanton insisted on a specific theory, confirming that Swift was not performing the final song of the film. He added, “The sad truth is that we watched the movie get mixed last week, and the song at the end wasn’t Taylor Swift.” Notably, Stanton only addressed the final song theory and did not comment on widespread speculation about a possible collaboration elsewhere in the film.

It all started with a ‘TS’ billboard and website glitch

On April 30, just over a month before the billboard was seen, Swift’s website briefly displayed a countdown with ‘Toy Story’-style clouds and a yellow countdown clock pointing to May 2. The countdown remained live for about 10 minutes before disappearing completely, and no announcements were ever made. Swift’s team did not respond to requests for comment.Then on May 29, Swifties saw billboards in Chicago, London, and Dallas featuring the franchise’s signature blue-sky background and the letters “TS”, the initials shared by both Taylor Swift and ‘Toy Story’. The billboards also featured 13 white clouds in the background, a number long associated with Swift, further fueling speculation.

Taylor Swift’s history of collaboration on film projects

Although any partnership between Swift and ‘Toy Story 5’ has not been officially confirmed, a film collaboration would fit nicely into the singer’s existing relationship with the franchise’s home platform. The streaming service has served as the home for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’, ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show’ and ‘Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions’. She also participated in a six-part Erasure Tour documentary featuring behind-the-scenes footage, rehearsals and interviews with Swift, her mother Andrea Swift, and fiancé Travis Kelce.Joining forces with ‘Toy Story 5’ would also continue Swift’s long tradition of contributing to major Hollywood projects. Over the years, he has written ‘Crazier’ for ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’, ‘Today Was a Fairytale’ for ‘Valentine’s Day’, ‘Safe & Sound’ for ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Eyes Open’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Live Forever’ for ‘Fifty Shades Darker’, ‘Cats’ for ‘Beautiful Ghosts’ and ‘Where the Crawdads’ Recorded ‘Carolina’. Sing’.With ‘Toy Story 5’ set for release later this year, fans won’t have to wait long to find out if the theories were spot on.

Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi (Images/Agencies)

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee Claimed that the opposition leader and Congress MP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Had personally contacted TMC national general secretary and MP after the alleged attack on him Abhishek Banerjee In West Bengal.Addressing reporters late on Saturday night, Mamata said Rahul Gandhi had offered assistance for the treatment of her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and assured support if needed.Mamata said, “Rahul Gandhi called me and said that if anything is needed, I can tell him and he can take Abhishek Banerjee to Hyderabad or somewhere else for treatment.”The comments come after Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked during his visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas district, where he had gone to meet families affected by post-poll violence. Videos from the scene showed stones, eggs and shoes being thrown as protesters raised slogans against the TMC leader. The visuals also show that Banerjee’s shirt was torn during the scuffle, after which the security personnel were taking her away.Mamata Banerjee further alleged that after the incident, there was pressure on hospitals and doctors regarding the treatment of Abhishek Banerjee.“Those in power are threatening all hospitals and maximum authorities not to admit Abhishek Banerjee because they do not want him to be treated,” he alleged.“When I was sitting with the hospital administrator, he told me that he was getting threat calls from the police. The doctors are sad, but they are under pressure,” she said.Rahul Gandhi had strongly condemned this attack and called it an attack on democracy.In a post on Twitter, Rahul wrote: “The attack on MP Abhishek Banerjee in Sonarpur is completely condemnable. An attack on a Member of Parliament is not just an attack on an individual – it is an attack on the people who elected them, and an attack on the democracy that is our shared heritage. This is the ugly face of BJPPolitics of revenge. Political differences can never justify violence.”He further wrote, “Both the Central Government and the West Bengal Government should take immediate action against the culprits, and ensure that no public representative, irrespective of party, has to worry about their safety. Abhishek ji, my thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you a speedy recovery.” The attack has sparked a political storm, with many opposition leaders uniting in support of Abhishek Banerjee. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the incident and questioned the alleged lack of adequate security, while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav termed it a ‘big conspiracy’ and accused the BJP of promoting violent politics.TMC has alleged that BJP supporters are behind this attack. In a statement, the party claimed that Abhishek Banerjee continued her visit despite ‘vicious attacks by BJP-backed miscreants’ while meeting the families of party workers allegedly targeted in the post-poll violence.However, BJP leaders have denied any involvement. West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya condemned the incident but said the party had no role in it, suggesting that local anger against TMC may have led to the confrontation. Union Minister Sukant Majumdar also condemned the violence and appealed for peace, while urging people not to take law and order into their own hands.After the attack, Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the incident was pre-planned and questioned the absence of adequate police deployment at the site. He had said, “Look what they have done to me. It was pre-planned. There is no police in the area. They want to kill me.”

The dangers of AI eclipsed the dangers of nuclear weapons at a Defense Forum discussion on strategic stability in Singapore, as panelists warned that it could reduce reaction times to the point where people make hasty decisions.Lieutenant General Nauman Zakaria, commander of the Pakistani Army’s 1 Corps and Army Rocket Force Command, said the so-called “OODA loop” – an acronym for Observe, Orient, Decide and Act – creates a kind of fog in which “a human being cannot rapidly evaluate the situation.” “People will act irrationally, and the actions will be excessive,” he said Saturday during a discussion at the Shangri-La Dialogue.Those concerns were expressed by the only panelist not directly involved in defense and security, Mirjana Spoljarić, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He warned that although technology has the potential to improve life, it also significantly increases the risk of war.“We don’t know where the trigger was pulled,” SpoljaRick said. “This could be thousands of kilometers away. So although there is potential for AI to protect civilians, what we are seeing at the moment is only the downside.”Nuclear weapons, the classic example of strategic deterrence, still feature prominently in negotiations. Major General Meng Jiangqing of the People’s Liberation Army reaffirmed China’s no-first-use policy and said that if more countries adopted that position, the world would be a safer place. “If we can do that, we can reduce risk and further enhance strategic stability,” he said.The conversation repeatedly revolved around artificial intelligence. Netherlands defense chief General Onno Echelsheim said such technology had already appeared on the battlefield as Ukrainians had used it to anticipate Russian attacks. The US has also said it has deployed AI in planning Iranian attacks.“There is a huge risk in AI growth. I think that’s clear,” Echelsheim said. “But I’m not naive. It will be used in the domain. It’s already being used.”(This is a Bloomberg story)

More than 400 people were arrested across France and seven police officers were injured after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win turned violent, authorities said Sunday.Clashes between police and supporters following PSG’s victory in the Champions League final in Budapest led to 416 people detained across the country, including 283 in Paris, according to the French Interior Ministry.Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said that seven police officers were injured during the unrest and described the violence as “absolutely unacceptable”.Amid concerns of possible disturbances, French authorities deployed approximately 22,000 police officers across the country for the match, including 8,000 in Paris. Despite extensive security measures, including the closure of several metro stations, tram lines and bus routes, large crowds gathered across the capital.Police said about 20,000 supporters gathered on the Champs-Élysées after PSG’s dramatic penalty shootout win. Six vehicles and two businesses were damaged during the disturbance. A group of supporters also briefly blocked traffic on the Paris ring road, known as the perimeter, by setting off fires.Near PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, where thousands watched the final on giant screens, clashes broke out after thousands gathered outside the venue. Police said about 150 people attempted to enter through one of the gates of the stadium, but were pushed back by officials.Officials also said that shells and fireworks were thrown at police near the stadium, prompting officers to respond with tear gas. A bakery and a restaurant in the area were damaged, while attempts to set up barricades using rental bicycles were quickly removed by police.Before the match, businesses on the Champs-Élysées closed their windows to avoid a repeat of the unrest that followed PSG’s Champions League success last year. Police seized about 100 fireworks and two dozen flares during Saturday night’s operation, while a bus shelter near the avenue was destroyed.The violence was criticized by far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who wrote on X that “Only in France does a football club win provoke riots.”Núñez defended the security arrangements, saying there were “very strong, very solid systems in place” to prevent violence.PSG players are expected to take part in a victory parade near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, which is expected to be attended by around 100,000 supporters, before being welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.

kelly curtisactress and elder sister jamie lee curtisHas died at the age of 69. The news was shared by Jamie Lee Curtis through an emotional social media post, which showcased their bond and the memories they have shared over the years. Kelly is survived by her husband, playwright Scott Murphy, and members of the Curtis family, Mint reports.

Jamie Lee Curtis announces sister’s death

Jamie Lee Curtis informed fans and followers about Kelly’s death through an emotional Facebook message.Sharing her feelings, Jamie wrote, “Heartfelt wishes to my big sister Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. In her home. In nature. Peacefully. She was my first friend and lifelong confidant. She was a very beautiful and talented actress. She played the mean game of hearts, collected turtles, loved her family, nature, music, thrifting, traveling, Facebook, and Pokemon Go. She was proud of her Danish roots and Hungarian Jewish ancestry and was a devoted American patriot.“

Jamie Lee Curtis shares memories of sister

Jamie also remembered several qualities that made Kelly unique. His message focused on personal memories and the qualities he believed defined his sister’s life.She further wrote, “She will be remembered for her loving generosity, fierce opinions, endless curiosity, unique style, and her powdered, almond, crescent cookies at Christmas, hence her name Auntie Cookie. Kelly always signs off on any message or greets you with a Hungarian blessing…Esten Veléd, God be with you. My sister of the sun and the moon, my aunt, Esten Veléd. I’ll see you on the line.”

Kelly Curtis came from a distinguished film family

Born in 1956, Kelly Curtis grew up in one of Hollywood’s most famous families. She was the eldest daughter of veteran actors tony curtis And Janet Leigh.Coming from a family closely associated with cinema, Kelly later decided to enter the world of entertainment herself. He eventually built a career that included work both in front of and behind the camera.Kelly appeared in several projects during the 1980s and 1990s. His acting career included both films and television productions.Her screen credits include ‘Trading Places’, ‘Magic Sticks’ and ‘The Devil’s Daughter’. He also worked behind the scenes on many projects. She remained active professionally and also worked with Jamie Lee Curtis in several productions in her later years.

File photo: World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Image credit: AP)

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged strong international support to stop the rapidly spreading infection. Ebola outbreak In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there are warnings that response delays and distrust within communities are hindering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the appeal on Saturday after reaching Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, one of the worst-affected areas.Speaking to journalists, he said the international community was already assisting the DRC government, but stressed that more funding and stronger community involvement were urgently needed.“We are here to discuss with the community, to see how the response is going and what challenges there are in helping,” Tedros said, according to news agency AFP.He added, “You are not alone in this. We are here, we are with you, and we will get through this together.”

Call for restoration of confidence amid increasing cases

Tedros stressed that controlling the outbreak will require “community ownership”, including addressing misinformation and mistrust about the response to the disease.He also said that although international aid is important, local cooperation remains vital. “This country has experience and with government leadership, and especially with community ownership, we can stop this,” he said, according to AFP.The WHO chief urged countries that impose travel bans or border closures to reconsider such steps, saying they could discourage the reporting and transparency that are needed to control the outbreak.“The Democratic Republic of Congo has faced Ebola 16 times before, and has eliminated every outbreak. This is the 17th. That history gives me real confidence,” Tedros said at a news conference, according to news agency AP.

Spread rapidly in Congo and Uganda

The outbreak, caused by the highly contagious hemorrhagic fever Ebola, has already spread to three eastern DRC provinces and neighboring Uganda. There have been at least 1,077 suspected cases and 246 deaths in the DRC since the outbreak was declared on May 15, according to Africa CDC data, as well as nine confirmed infections and one death in Uganda.Health officials have warned that the true scale of the outbreak may be much larger due to limited testing capacity and insecurity in the area.

Aid efforts and challenges on the ground

Medical aid has begun to arrive in Bunia, including supplies from the European Union, while the United States has also announced additional funding assistance. However, humanitarian agencies say the response is still struggling to keep pace with the spread of the outbreak.Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned that the outbreak was moving faster than the response, saying, “Never before have so many cases been recorded so soon after the declaration of an Ebola outbreak”.The organization called for expanded testing, faster deployment of health workers and better access to medical supplies.Health facilities in Ituri province reported ongoing challenges, including insecurity, limited infrastructure, and repeated attacks on medical centers, further complicating response operations.

Vaccine discovery and prevention measures

The type of Ebola behind this epidemic, Bundibugyo virus, currently has no approved treatment or vaccine. However, health officials said potential vaccines are being evaluated for clinical trials, and a candidate could be ready later this year.For now, WHO says containment relies on traditional measures such as surveillance, contact tracing, isolation, infection prevention and safe burial practices.Uganda has closed its border with the DRC and imposed quarantine measures for arrivals, while displacement camps in eastern Congo remain at high risk due to overcrowding and poor sanitation, raising fears of further spread.

The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months has declined from 64% in 2019-21 to about 56% in 2023-24, reversing the rising trend of the decade and even earlier. This fact, revealed by the National Family Health Survey-6, has alarmed public health and nutrition experts, who state that exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months is the most cost-effective nutrition intervention with lifelong benefits for mothers and infants.Breastfeeding rates have declined in almost all states except a few states like Kerala, Gujarat and West Bengal.However, interestingly, the proportion of infants under three years of age who were breastfed within the first hour of birth has increased from about 42% in 2015-16 (NFHS-4) and 2019-21 (NFHS-5) to 50% in the latest survey. While most states have shown significant improvement on this parameter, some states like Punjab and West Bengal have recorded a decline.Some of the states with the highest birth rates have seen steep declines in the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed in the first six months. For example, in Uttar Pradesh the proportion fell from nearly 60% in 2019-21 to only 35% in 2023-24.Over the same period, it fell from 74% to 56% in Madhya Pradesh, from over 70% to 54% in Rajasthan, and from 64% to 54% in Assam. The sharpest decline was seen in Haryana, from about 70% to 41%. Uttarakhand also recorded a decline from about 53% to 41%.In many states where breastfeeding within the first hour of birth was very low, such as Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh, this proportion has increased – from 22% to 46.8% in Jharkhand, from 31% to 52% in Bihar and from 32% to almost 52% in Chhattisgarh in 2019-21.In Kerala, the proportion of infants breastfed within the first hour has exceeded 82%, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 67%. The proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months is highest in Kerala, at about 73%, second only to Chhattisgarh (76%).

Arsenal almost saw it through for two hours in Budapest.

The Premier League title had already been secured. The “bottle job” jokes that had plagued Mikel Arteta’s side for the past few seasons had largely disappeared. What was left was the biggest prize of them all.

The trophy that has haunted the club for generations sits attractively beside it. The trophy that slipped through Arsene Wenger’s fingers in Paris in 2006. That trophy remains the final piece missing from Arsenal’s modern revival under Mikel Arteta.

Then football did what football often does.

It waited till the end before causing heartbreak.

PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League Final: highlight

Paris Saint-Germain successfully defended their UEFA Champions League title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw at the Puskas Arena on Saturday night. The French champions retained their place on the throne of European football, while Arsenal were only left to celebrate their Premier League title, their dream of finally becoming champions of Europe delayed once again.

The images that persist are unlikely to be punishments themselves. Instead, it will be Thierry Henry and Ian Wright staring from the stands, watching another Arsenal side come within touching distance of history before missing out.

For Arsenal, it became the third major European final defeat in club history.

• Valencia in Brussels in 1980.
• Galatasaray in Copenhagen in 2000.
• And now PSG in Budapest in 2026.

Meanwhile, for PSG, this win has a different significance.

PSG are the new European royalty

Winning the Champions League is difficult. Defending it is where great teams reveal themselves.

Real Madrid made it a regular thing between 2016 and 2018, but history suggests otherwise. Before Madrid’s three-peat, it took only AC Milan in 1989 and 1990 to make a successful title defence.

There was no possibility of inevitability on PSG’s path to a return to the final either.

The free-flowing PSG team that tore apart Inter Milan in Munich a year ago looked very different this season. Injuries disrupted their rhythm, Ousmane Dembele missed parts of the season, and inconsistent results during the league stage left the defending champions facing an awkward playoff route. Yet somehow he found solutions at every turn.

Luis Enrique’s side beat Monaco in a playoff thriller. Chelsea was demolished. Liverpool were sidelined. Bayern Munich lost in a semi-final that often seemed worthy of a final.

The route was more chaotic than in previous seasons.

The destination remained exactly the same.

Arsenal’s dream start

If Arsenal fans could choose the perfect start, this would be it.

Just six minutes into the final, Marquinhos failed to deal with a loose ball and the ricochet fell to Kai Havertz. The German raced towards goal and fired past Matvey Safonov to give Arsenal an early lead and send the red half of the Puskás Arena into frenzy.

From there, PSG had plenty of the ball but very little joy. Dembele continued to look for openings throughout the attack, Kvaratskhelia tried to create some instigation from the flanks, and Desire Dou constantly looked for space between the lines. Yet Arsenal’s defense refused to budge. Saliba and Gabriel stood solid at the back, while Declan Rice seemed to be everywhere at the same time.

PSG’s frustration grew as the half progressed. His appeal for handball against Bukayo Saka inside the box was rejected by both the referee and VAR, while a steady flow of corners failed to bring the breakthrough they desperately wanted.

In fact, Arsenal came closest to scoring again. Deep into stoppage time, Havertz almost got his second of the night, before Marquinhos recovered brilliantly to deflect the effort and keep PSG alive.

The statistics may have been in PSG’s favour, but the scoreline belonged to Arsenal. As the players headed towards the tunnel, Mikel Arteta’s side looked every bit like a team that believed history was finally within reach.

How did PSG find a way back?

The expectation at half-time was that PSG would come out of the blocks.

Instead, Luis Enrique’s side remained patient.

Despite lagging behind, there was no panic. PSG continued to move the ball, probing for openings and trusting that Arsenal’s defensive wall would eventually be broken. Kvaratskhelia began to get more space, Dou began to create dangerous positions between the lines, and Dembélé’s movement was causing problems in the Arsenal backline.

The pressure finally paid off in the 61st minute.

Mosquera tackled Kvaratskhelia inside the box and the referee was left with no option. Dembele stepped up and buried the penalty into the bottom corner after David Raya miscalculated. After knocking on the door most of the night, PSG finally got an equaliser.

Arteta reacted quickly, withdrawing the booked Mosquera and introducing Victor Gyöckeres as Arsenal tried to regain some attacking threat. But the flow of the game had changed. PSG were dictating the pace, while Arsenal increasingly focused on protecting their box.

However, neither side could find a winner.

When punishment becomes destiny

As extra time passed, the final became a battle of quality as well as patience.

By the second half of extra time, many of the players who had defined the night were not involved. Dembele was out, Quaratskhelia was out, Vitinha was struggling with injury and even Marquinhos was withdrawn. PSG’s penalty plans suddenly looked a lot less straightforward than before kick-off.

Arsenal, meanwhile, appeared better prepared for the shootout. Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Martinelli, Victor Gyöckeres and Gabriel Magalhaes all remained on the pitch, giving Arteta plenty of reliable options from the spot.

On paper, the advantage was the Gunners.

Football had other ideas.

Duay, Goncalo Ramos and Hakimi all converted confidently for PSG. Arsenal then got off to a big start when David Raya denied Nuno Mendes and made the only save of the shootout.

Then came the moment that would haunt the Gunners for years to come. Gabriel Magalhaes stepped forward needing to score to keep Arsenal alive, only to send his effort over the bar.

And just like that, it was over.

Arsenal had a hand in history. PSG had other plans.

After 120 minutes of tension, drama and panic, it all came down to a few kicks from 12 yards out. PSG maintained their composure, Arsenal did not.

The defending champions arrived in Budapest with the trophy and left again with it.

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