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Will Smith cops mega Oscars ban for slapping Chris Rock

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Will Smith has been banned from attending Oscars ceremonies for the next 10 years after slapping Chris Rock in the face on stage at the awards show.

The announcement was made Friday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which said the decision was based on “the unacceptable and harmful behaviour we saw Mr. Smith exhibit on stage.”

The Academy issued its decision in a statement signed by its president, David Rubin, and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson after a meeting of its board of governors.

See the list of people that make up the Board of Governors.

The organisation also apologised for its handling of the matter as the Oscars telecast was underway.

“During our telecast, we did not adequately address the situation in the room,” the statement read.

“This was an opportunity for us to set an example for our guests, viewers and our Academy family around the world, and we fell short — unprepared for the unprecedented.”

The academy’s decision came faster than many had expected. The group had signalled it might not announce a decision until after a board meeting on April 18.

How will Will Smith restore his reputation in Hollywood following Oscars slap? Read here

The reprimand from the academy comes as a formal response to the incident on Oscar night, when Mr. Smith slapped Mr. Rock on stage and then yelled profane comments at him after the comedian made a joke at the expense of Mr. Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

Soon after that, Mr. Smith accepted his first Oscar award, picking up the best actor prize for his performance in “King Richard.” “I accept and respect the Academy’s decision,” Mr. Smith said in a statement on Friday.

Ahron Young is an award winning journalist who has covered major news events around the world. Ahron is the Managing Editor and Founder of TICKER NEWS.

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Russia test-launches nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, with Putin declaring it ready for deployment amid rising tensions over Ukraine

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Russia successfully tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, with Putin declaring it ready for deployment amid rising tensions over Ukraine

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– Russia tested the Burevestnik cruise missile, claiming it is ready for deployment after a successful 14,000-kilometre flight.
– Concerns about the missile’s safety persist due to previous failed tests and a fatal incident during development.
Russia tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, claiming it is ready for deployment.

President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test, which demonstrated a flight of 14,000 kilometers over 15 hours. The announcement comes amid heightened nuclear rhetoric related to tensions over Ukraine.Banner

Putin described the missile, also known as “Storm Petrel” or “Skyfall,” as “invincible,” claiming its design allows it to evade current and future missile defense systems.

Western analysts have raised doubts regarding its effectiveness and safety, citing a high failure rate in testing, with only two successful tests out of 13 since 2016.

Concerns Raised

The Burevestnik’s development has faced significant setbacks, including a 2019 explosion during testing that resulted in fatalities and radiation release. The incident raised concerns about the safety of nuclear propulsion systems.

The missile’s development aligns with Russia’s strategic interests following the U.S. withdrawal from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty in 2001. Its introduction coincides with intensified nuclear rhetoric from Russia as the conflict in Ukraine persists into its fourth year.

Russia’s nuclear posturing includes recent drills showcasing intercontinental ballistic missiles, coinciding with geopolitical tensions as Russia employs such threats to influence Western support in Ukraine.


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Trump meets Xi and Albanese at ASEAN Summit

Trump’s ASEAN talks with Xi and Albanese may reshape Indo-Pacific trade, defense, and critical minerals strategies.

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Trump’s ASEAN talks with Xi and Albanese may reshape Indo-Pacific trade, defense, and critical minerals strategies.


President Trump’s talks with Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese at the ASEAN Summit could redefine trade, defence, and critical minerals strategy across the Indo-Pacific.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS joins to unpack the global and regional implications.

#ASEAN #Trump #XiJinping #AnthonyAlbanese #Trade #Defence #AUKUS #CriticalMinerals #USChina #IndoPacific


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Bitcoin tops $110K as South Korea reforms crypto rules

Bitcoin surpasses $110,000 as South Korea reforms boost crypto and Coinbase expands into tokenised securities, reshaping inflation debates.

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Bitcoin surpasses $110,000 as South Korea reforms boost crypto and Coinbase expands into tokenised securities, reshaping inflation debates.


Bitcoin has surged past $110,000 amid South Korea’s sweeping digital asset reforms and Coinbase’s expansion into tokenised securities.

Peter Chung from Presto Research joins to unpack what’s driving crypto’s comeback and how it’s reshaping the inflation hedge debate.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #DigitalAssets #Coinbase #SouthKorea #Blockchain #InflationHedge #Tokenisation


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