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When you search Charles Oliveira’s name online, questions about his health and social media habits often overshadow his championship run. Here’s what the facts actually say — and what remains unconfirmed. Record: 37-11-0 (1 NC) · Height: 5’10” (178 cm) · Age: 36 (born Oct 17, 1989) · Nationality: Brazilian Quick snapshot 1Confirmed facts Height … Read more

Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to worry about work, but in Ireland, the rules around bereavement leave can feel confusing. This guide brings together the main public-sector policies, including the HSE’s and the civil service’s, so you know exactly where you stand and what financial help is available, like the €8,000 … Read more

Alfred Hitchcock could turn a simple frown into a global box‑office event. But behind the celebrated “Master of Suspense” was a man riddled with fears — of police, of eggs, of authority itself — fears he turned into cinematic gold, tracing how those anxieties shaped his life and the 50‑plus films that continue to define … Read more

Few managers have rewritten their story as thoroughly as Unai Emery: after a difficult spell at Arsenal, he rebuilt his reputation at Aston Villa as the most decorated manager in Europa League history. Here is his career, trophy haul, and the moment he refused to shake Mikel Arteta’s hand. Born: 3 November 1971 (age 54) … Read more

There’s something disarming about a celebrity who willingly shares the parts of her life that aren’t polished for a red carpet. Brittany Snow has built a career on screen — from Guiding Light to Pitch Perfect — but she’s gained just as much attention for the raw conversations she’s started about mental health, including her … Read more

There’s a reason Marina Hyde’s columns are a staple for Guardian readers: she’s been delivering sharp, satirical takes on British politics and celebrity culture for over two decades. But behind the byline lies a story that’s less about her words and more about the person writing them — from her Oxford education to a career … Read more

When news of Lorraine Cheshire’s death broke in December 2025, fans of British television lost a familiar face they’d welcomed into their living rooms for more than two decades, from her scene-stealing turns in Sky’s Early Doors to her long-running role in BBC’s Waterloo Road. This article traces her life, the roles that defined her, … Read more

There’s something refreshing about a doctor who can chat about childhood illnesses on CBeebies one moment and waltz across a BBC ballroom the next. Dr Ranj Singh, a paediatric emergency medicine specialist, has done exactly that — and built a career bridging the clinic and the camera. He qualified as a doctor in 2003 from … Read more

When the news broke that Keith Flint had been found dead at his home in Essex, it sent a shockwave through the music world – The Prodigy’s frontman was just 49. This article gathers the full factual record: coroner reports, probate filings, funeral details, and the statements from the bandmates who knew him best, with … Read more