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RONNIE O’SULLIVAN and Laila Rouass have had an on-and-off relationship down the years but have re-united after months apart.

The pair have jetted out to Dubai after rekindling their relationship, pals told The Sun.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan is back together with Laila Rouass[/caption]

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The couple had been separated since September[/caption]

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O’Sullivan first met Laila in 2012 and they were engaged a year later before moving in together in Essex.

The snooker star became stepdad to Laila’s daughter, Inez, from her second marriage to businessman Nasir Khan.

But they put marriage on the “back burner” as Laila told The Sun: “We’re enjoying our time. There’s no rush.”

Their relationship hit its first rocky patch in 2022, leading to a split.

Strictly star Laila, 53, took to social media and wrote: “After nearly ten years of love and memories, Ronnie & I have parted ways.”

That did not last long however with the duo working out their differences and re-uniting.

O’Sullivan reportedly threw himself back into the relationship and he insisted they were “happier than ever”.

He said: “It’s good. She’s great. I love her. She’s great company and I love being around her.

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“She’s very supportive. I have to behave myself. I know when to go, ‘Alright, you’re in charge’.

“But she’s also really good at going, ‘Listen, you’ve got a busy life, you’ve got a lot to do, just get on with it’.”

He added: “Now it feels a lot better – everyone’s just in a better place. I just want to see her and her daughter happy, and her family, who are like my family, happy.”

Fast forward two years and they were back in a bad patch, with O’Sullivan moving out of their £2million Essex home.

The house was listed for sale with the seven-time world champion setting up shop in a London bachelor pad.

A friend of the couple said: “Ronnie and Laila really threw themselves back into their relationship after the split a couple of years ago.

“He kept posting pics of them online at home together and saying romantic things on special occasions, but that’s all come to a halt.

“They’ve tried so hard but they just can’t make it work.”

Now the pair have ironed out their issues once more and not just back together, but planning a new life in the UAE.

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Laila is set to move to Dubai with the snooker star[/caption]

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A source told us: “They have been back together for a while.

“The time apart gave them time to think about what they want and what is important to them — and that is being together.

“Ronnie is moving to the Middle East and Laila is going with him. They’ve talked about living in Dubai, which is just a two-hour flight from where Ronnie has his snooker academy in Saudi Arabia.

“He has spoken to people on his snooker circuit about the move and is excited about a clean break from the UK for him and Laila.

“They have had their issues in the past but Ronnie and Laila have worked through it and seem really happy again.

“The people who know them think they make a great couple and just want them to live a happy, quiet life.”

The Sun first revealed they had ended their engagement last September after his hectic work schedule pushed them apart.

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  MANILA – The continued rise of crude oil prices and the possible breach of the USD80 per barrel level in the international market should prompt the implementation of fuel subsidies, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian suggested on Friday. Citing news reports, the senator said in a news release that the average price of Dubai crude already

A FASHION fan has tried a gorgeous new co-ord at Dunnes Stores for a cute summer look after it landed on racks.

Monica, @mon.fesa on Instagram, alerted her followers to her latest find.

She said: “Isn’t this co-ord beautiful?

“It is made of cotton so is super fresh to wear and the oversized stitched flowers on the trousers and top makes this outfit super chic and so pretty to wear.

“I added a boho style blouse with similar flower pattern in case it gets colder but I have to say that I prefer without it, this would be more my style… is this yours too?”

The Gallery Sylvie Sequin Top is a bargain at just €25 and comes in sizes 8 to 20.

The retailer said: “Crafted from a lightweight cotton, this top features an intricately stitched oversized flower motif that creates a striking three-dimensional texture.

“The straight neckline and thick shoulder straps offer a neat, structured silhouette.

“Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

The Gallery Sylvie Sequin Trousers are priced at €35.

Their description reads: “Crafted from a lightweight cotton, these wide leg trousers are cut to a cropped fit for a breezy feel.

“Featuring an elasticated waistband and side pockets, they are designed with an intricately stitched oversized flower motif that creates an eye-catching three-dimensional texture.

“Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

A number of Monica’s followers took to the comments to praise the piece.

One said: “This is SO chic and fresh! The embroidery makes the whole outfit feel elevated but still wearable. Totally your vibe — and honestly, I’d skip the blouse too.”

Another added: “The floral detail is beautiful.”

Meanwhile, Dunnes Stores fans are set to love a new sleeveless jacket that’s perfect for warmer weather after it landed on racks.

The Gallery Cornelli Sleeveless Jacket is a bargain at just €25.

And shoppers can choose between two colours – baby blue and navy.

It is available in sizes XS to XXL.

Dunnes said: “From Gallery, this sleeveless jacket features a floral lace underlay with embroidered details.

“It fastens with five hook-and-loop closures and has a ribbed neckline and hem. 

“Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

The retailer has paired the jacket with a basic white t-shirt and blue jeans for a casual day look.

Meanwhile, a fashion fan has tried on a stunning new outfit from Dunnes Stores that’s perfect for a wedding and can be styled in two ways.

One Irish shopper gave fans three fun outfits to try on Instagram using the Savida Bella sequin skirt.

Yvonne O’Connor, who uploads under the user @stridetostyle, shared how she styled the €30 sparkly item.

Wearing a size 12 in the set, she said “It’s much better than I thought it was going to be and perfect for anyone who likes their arms out.”

The fashion fan switched it up with an oversized white T-shirt and some low-top trainers for a more chic day-to-day look.

And finally, Yvonne is stunning in a pink blazer and kitten heels for a “beautiful look” – for a unique outfit this wedding season.

Many of her followers rushed to the comments to compliment her style, calling her new looks “Gorgeous” and “Beautiful”.

Shop the look as the top costs just €30 with the matching skirt retailing for €35.

Sizes range from XXS up to XXL, so everyone can shine this summer.

Both items are available online and in stores.

And shoppers can get a more elegant look this wedding season.

The new Mia satin dress features a stunning back detail for just €40.

The midi dress is designed with a daring low cut front in a deep navy blue.

With the back of the dress featuring a striking cross over style, the latest arrival is also the perfect wedding guest fit.

It ranges in sizes from XXS-XXL, but fans will have to be quick as only smalls, mediums and larges are left online.

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PAUL MULLIN, once the poster boy of Wrexham’s fairytale rise, is heading for the exit door after a dramatic fall from grace.

The 30-year-old striker, who bagged goals galore to fire the Red Dragons to back-to-back promotions, is now in talks to join Wigan Athletic.

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According to the Daily Mail, Mullin has been frozen out at the Racecourse Ground.

The report further claims the striker clashed with manager Phil Parkinson in January and he hasn’t kicked a ball since.

Rumour has it the frustrated forward even phoned Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to vent his fury over being benched.

And things have gone from bad to worse after the January arrivals of Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez saw Mullin slip further down the pecking order.

Now the club have landed Ryan Hardie from Plymouth which effectively slams the door shut on Mullin’s hopes of a comeback.

Despite Mullin playing down talk of a rift, his days at Wrexham look numbered.

Wigan have been circling for months and are finally pushing to seal a loan swoop.

Mullin, who is on £5.8k a week and hastwo years left on his deal, could now be on the move as tensions boil over behind the scenes at Wrexham.

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From hero to outcast, it’s a stunning twist in the tale of one of football’s unlikeliest stories.

There are growing reports that Wrexham could still go in for Jamie Vardy, who will be on the move this summer.

They’re looking to add experience as they aim to engineer another promotion that would land them in the Premier League.

But so far, there’s been little to suggest Vardy will be heading to the Racecourse Ground, with interest in him also coming from the MLS.

MARRYING a woman and having lots of children is how those in the traveller community expected my life to play out.

So when I finally found the courage to break from the Romany Gypsy ‘normal’ and face the fact that I wanted to be with a man instead I was terrified about how they would react – and I was right to be concerned.

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Born within the Romany Gypsy community, Jessie Jeff reveals how coming out as gay was terrifying[/caption]

I come from a family of travellers and men who confess they’re gay face the wrath of the community. I’ve known some take their own lives because the struggle to admit the truth is too difficult.

It’s so rare to come out as gay I felt frightened.

Now, I am married to a man – we have four kids together with two more on the way.

From an early age I knew I was different but when I was 18 and kissed a man for the first time I knew there was no turning back.

During my childhood the other boys loved nothing more than mucking about on the Piddlehinton traveller site, near Dorchester in Dorset, where I spent most of my youth.

I wasn’t like them – they’d climb trees, make dens and mess about mending cars.

I joined in because I was expected to but at the slightest excuse I’d creep back to my mum’s caravan, and help her with the cooking.

I loved the warmth and the delicious smells – I even liked helping her clean by doing the mopping.

I’d watch my older relatives who were so capable and comfortable cutting down trees or working in gardens unable to imagine ever being like them.

They’d say I’d soon be working with them – they’d teach me the skills – but I felt suffocated.

As I grew up other traveller boys left school at 11 or 12 and started helping out round the site and going out washing cars.

I was so grateful my mum was determined I’d get an education – even though teachers told her I’d never be academic and the most they could expect was that I’d leave being able to read and write.

It was a double-edged sword though because I didn’t fit in at school and was mercilessly bullied. I was called ‘gypo’ or ‘the gypsy boy’- I never felt like I belonged.

I desperately tried to be like the other traveller boys.

I started dating a traveller girl when I was 12 which was arranged and I had to talk to her father before we could date. When she moved on a year later I pretended to be upset, but in reality I was glad. Though back then I really didn’t know why.

Until I was about 14, I admitted to myself I might be gay – but even then I hoped it was a matter of finding the right girlfriend and my feelings would go away. I forced myself to date girls from school and when I was 16 I even slept with a few of them.

I’ve always loved women but I’m not attracted to them and I remember my brain telling me ‘you will like it’, but going through the motions during sex felt like torture.

I was filled with terror…There were no gay gypsy role models I could look up to, no one I could confide in.

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I’m one of the only men I know who was pleased to discover that one of my teenage girlfriends was cheating on me – it felt as though her secret boyfriend was doing me a favour.

It was when I was 18 that I started tentatively exploring being with men. By then I was studying an access course to get into university and become a paramedic – something I’d longed to do after helping to care for my grandfather in his later years.

The course was based in Weymouth but other students lived in Bournemouth so I’d socialise there, away from the eyes of the traveller community. I felt safe that I wouldn’t be found out.

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Kissing a man for the first time at 18 was the defining moment that put me on the path to where I am now.

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But I was filled with terror. There were no gay gypsy role models I could look up to, no one I could confide in.

It was meeting Andy, now 30, through friends that gave me the impetus to ‘come out’. I was 21 and he was 18 and I fell in love and trusted him and knew he’d support me through the inevitable turmoil.

It was exhausting hiding him from my family and in 2013, six months after we started seeing each other, I confided in my aunt.

She was like a second mum so when she asked me why I was so miserable I blurted out the truth.

Her response was incredible and beyond unexpected – she told me that as long as Andy made me happy that was what mattered.

But she also said it was a secret too big to keep and she offered to break the news to my mum – her sister – for me.

While they were talking I packed my bags, shaking with anxiety as I stuffed my clothes into four bin bags, so convinced I couldn’t stay.

Mum returned from my aunt’s house shocked and crying which made me feel both guilty and sad. She told me she loved me but needed space.

I went to live with Andy in Bournemouth and I never went back to the traveller site.

I didn’t fear physical attacks, but I didn’t want to be shunned either

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There was gossip, and one person even refused to share my drink in case he ‘caught’ being gay. That comment made me more determined than ever to succeed.

I avoided traveller gatherings for two years because I didn’t want to cope with any other comments.

Mum didn’t really talk to me for three months – I understood, she had to wrap her head around it and she was so worried for me and how my life would play out.

I knew only too well how hard it was for her to grasp – in some travelling communities men are forced into marriage rather than coming out and I was worried that the whole community would turn not only on me, but on my mum too. I didn’t fear physical attacks, but I didn’t want to be shunned either.

During the months that followed I concentrated on my relationship with Andy. He was so supportive and reassuring and I focused on my studies and ambition to become a paramedic.

It’s terrifying breaking out from what’s normal in your family. Though I was happy with Andy, our happiness was tainted because I felt I was letting everyone down.

However as with so many things, time was a great healer.

‘They watch me’

Gradually, mum and I started talking again and while it took a couple of years for her to accept Andrew into her heart, she now refers to him as her ‘second son’.

I always say being a traveller is like being a member of the Royal Family –  both are steeped in tradition and rules. It’s more acceptable to get a girl pregnant at 15 in my community than come out as gay.

I knew mum really accepted who I am seven years ago. Andy, an electrician, and I bought a four-bedroom house in Bournemouth and she moved in with us.

Though she now accepts us fully and the three of us still share the same house we are careful when we mix with the community at weddings and funerals.

I wouldn’t dream of kissing or holding hands with Andy because I know it would make people feel uncomfortable and in turn I would feel the same.

And I accept that – I don’t blame them, it’s hard to let go of your ‘normal’ and adjust. Fellow guests sometimes look at me with curiosity as if I’ve sprung two heads and a tail – they watch me all the time.

After Andy proposed on a beach in Gran Canaria in 2013 we finally married in September 2022. We decided to go abroad to Cyprus to combine a wedding and a holiday.

We invited over a hundred guests but only 60 came – 15 from the travelling community.

I think some genuinely couldn’t afford it but I’m sure others didn’t feel comfortable – but that’s OK.

I wonder if subconsciously I went abroad as I was worried people wouldn’t join us.

Being a dad is something I’ve always wanted.

Two years ago we adopted four children and we’re in the process of adopting two more – so at least I’m going to conform with the gypsy community that way, because they too love a big family. Life is chaotic, but wonderful.

I look back on that scared, confused young boy who was terrified he’d never fit in and I wish I could tell him how amazing his life would turn out to be.

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San Juan City formally received the Certificate of Recognition from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on June 19 at Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City during the Regional Peace and Order Council-National Capital Region’s 2nd Full Council Meeting. The certificate was awarded by PDEA-NCR Regional Director Emerson Rosales to San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora,

APPLE’S first-ever folding iPhone may be just one year away – with a stunningly high price tag.

That’s the prediction from a top industry expert who says that the Californian tech giant is nearly ready to show off the flip-in-half gadget.

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Folding phones aren’t exactly a new idea: millions toted the clamshell Motorola Razr back in the noughties.

In recent years, gadget titans have used folding designs as a way to fit bigger screens to pocket-sized devices.

Google’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy Fold series have tablet-sized screens, but flip in half to a more manageable size.

Now long-time industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons Apple is ready to join the fray next year with a folding iPhone.

“Recent market rumours suggest Apple has placed an order for 15 to 20 million foldable iPhones,” Kuo, of TF Securities, said.

“Based on checks across multiple components, this volume likely reflects cumulative demand over the products 2-3 year lifecycle, rather than 2026 alone.”

He said that he expects the foldable iPhone “to enter mass production” in the second half of 2026.

And would ship several million units a year, including in 2027 and 2028.

This echoes an earlier report by The Information that said the foldable iPhone could land as soon as 2026, and that it has an internal codename of “the V68”.

And earlier this year, it was reported that it would be the first foldable smartphone to avoid having a “crease” on the screen.

The screen itself is reportedly being built by Samsung Display, which has provided Apple with iPhone screens for years.

Earlier this year, Kuo predicted that the handset would have a 7.-inch screen on the inside and a 5.5-inch display on the outside.

And it would reportedly retail at between $2,000 and $2,500 – that’s more like £1,500 to £1,850, but based on current Apple gadget pricing, you’d expect to see £2,000 to £2,500 as UK mark-ups include tax.

If the handset is due out in 2026, we’d expect it to launch in September alongside the expected iPhone 18.

However, Apple hasn’t confirmed any plans to launch a foldable iPhone.

In fact, the company hasn’t even detailed plans for its iPhone 17, which we’re expecting to arrive in a matter of months.

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But Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to foldable phones.

The first true foldable launched back in late 2018 with Chinese start-up Royole’s Flexpai.

Foldable phones became more of a mainstream topic with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in 2019.

And since then, Huawei, Motorola, Google, and Vivo have all built their own foldable handsets.

The idea is that smartphone designs currently limit the size of a screen.

Ultimately, you end up creating a tablet if you go much farther than the iPhone 16 Pro Max (with a 6.9-inch panel).

But mobile devices are great for watching telly and playing games, so having a good screen is important.

So by creating a foldable phone, you can offer a big screen – while still keeping the device pocketable.

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The original Motorola Razr V3 dates all the way back to 2004 – three years before the iPhone launched[/caption]

THREE predators have been found guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl in a three-day ordeal after luring her into a car at Asda.

Ivan Turtak, 38, Kevin Horvath, 25, and Ernest Gunar, 27, passed the young girl around “like a receptacle” for their sexual pleasure.

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The “complete strangers” had “targeted and exploited” the victim after spotting her alone in the supermarket car park.

All three have been been convicted of raping a child under 13 and a number of other offences.

Canterbury Crown Court heard they struck on August 11, 2024, by persuading her to get in Horvath’s car with the promise of a cigarette.

The evil trio then drove her to Turtak’s flat in Dover before she was taken to Gunar’s caravan in Folkestone.

Once there, the girl was plied with drugs – including crystal meth – and subjected to rape and other sexual acts.

Threats to kill her were made if she tried to leave or raise the alarm and a photo of her standing naked in a bathtub was also taken.

The horror only came to an end when the schoolgirl made a daring escape out of a window.

She was found wearing different clothes by police three days after she was taken.

At first, she did not reveal the abuse and claimed she had changed into clothes she found by the side of the road.

However, she later gave varied accounts to both her family, police, and in a diary entry that included being attacked in a park and being abducted.

Prosecutor Hannah Llewellyn-Waters said that while the accounts differed, the central part of her allegations still ran true – that the trio targeted her and gave her drugs to make her compliant for their sexual desires.

She added: “We say that she was passed around and treated effectively as a receptacle for their own sexual gratification, and the defendants’ conduct, in the Crown’s case, was callous, degrading, and it was entirely exploitative.”

Horvath was convicted of sexual assault of a child under 13 after previously admitting three counts of rape and assault by penetration.

Turtak was found guilty or raping a child under 13, having admitted taking indecent photos of a child.

Gunar was convicted of two charges of rape of a child under 13 after he previously pleaded guilty to one charge of rape of a child under 13.

Catherine Wear from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “The three defendants took a 12-year-old from the street, took full advantage of her, plying her with drugs and using her for their own horrendous gratification.

“None of us can underestimate the impact this has had on her. When she was first found by police, she was unable to tell them what she had been put through, as she was so scared, and the details only came out gradually after that.

“Thanks to her courage in detailing what happened to her, despite the obvious distress that caused her, these three dangerous men have now been brought to justice for the appalling and callous crimes they committed against her.

“We hope these verdicts bring some small comfort to her as she starts to rebuild her life.” 

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