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The British royal, who assumed the title in 2022 after husbandPrince Williambecame Prince of Wales, delivered her first public remarks in Welsh, the native language of Wales, in anInstagram videoSunday, March 1.

The video statement, which featured both Kate and William speaking in Welsh, was released in celebration of St. David's Day, a holiday that commemorates the legacy of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales.

"To everyone in Wales, a very happy St. David's Day," William said, with Kate following up, "Wales is very close to our hearts, and we look forward to every visit."

The royals also tipped their hat to Welsh culture in the fashion department, with both William and Kate sporting yellow daffodil brooches in tribute to the national flower of Wales.

The couple's remarks come after the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the U.K. on Feb. 26 ahead of St. David's Day. Kate and William were spotted in Newtown, Wales, a city located about two-and-a-half hours away from the Welsh capital, Cardiff.

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"It is a beautiful country with a rich history and wonderful people," William concluded. Kate added, "Wishing you a day full of celebration with family and friends."

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Why is Princess Kate called Princess of Wales?

Princess Kate, who was previously known as the Duchess of Cambridge, became the Princess of Wales in September 2022 following the death of Prince William's grandmother,Queen Elizabeth II.

FollowingKing Charles III's ascension to the British throne, Prince William was named Prince of Wales as the new heir apparent, while Princess Kate was given the title Princess of Wales.

Despite its affiliation with the modern-day British monarchy, the Princess of Wales title dates back to the 13th century. Eleanor de Montfort, an English noblewoman, became the inaugural Princess of Wales in 1278 after marrying Prince of Gwynedd (later Prince of Wales) Llywelyn ap Gruffudd.

Joan of Kent, the wife of Edward the Black Prince, was the first British royal to assume the Princess of Wales title in 1361. Other titleholders have includedPrincess Diana, the late mother of Prince William, and the reigningQueen Camilla.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Princess Kate speaks Welsh for the first time in St. David's Day video

But more specific planning for what Israel has called Operation Roaring Lion and the United States is calling Epic Fury did not begin until after Israel's 12-day war with Iran in June 2025, and Israel's Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahugave the order for the operation only in November that same year, according to a person familiar with the matter.

USA TODAY is the first news outlet to report on the timing of the decision to eliminate Khamenei and other top Iranian officials, and its direct connection to avenging theOct. 7 raid, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Khamenei was killed as part of an bombing campaign by the militaries of the United States and Israel that began Feb. 28.

Israel has a long track record of capturing or assassinating its enemies no matter where they are stretching back to the country's founding in 1948 in the wake of World War II. Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann was captured by Israel agents in Argentina in 1960 to stand trial in Israel. A little over a decade later, Israel launched a covert mission to hunt down and kill Palestinian militants linked to the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

The decision to kill Khamenei was taken as part of an order by Netanyahu to target all those Israel concluded were behind the Oct. 7 attack and to prevent future attacks, according to the person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Iran launched retaliatory drone and missile strikes against American and Israeli targets after the joint U.S.-Israeli attack. Iran said its enemies would be "decisively defeated." Photos show reported attacks in Bahrain and Qatar.

Smoke rises after the state news agency reported missile attack on the service center of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain February 28, 2026, in this still image obtained from a video.

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Iran launchedretaliatory drone and missile strikesagainst American and Israeli targets after the joint U.S.-Israeli attack. Iran said its enemies would be "decisively defeated." Photos show reported attacks in Bahrain and Qatar.Smoke rises after the state news agency reported missile attack on the service center of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain February 28, 2026, in this still image obtained from a video.

The targeting of Khamenei also appears to reflect Israel's decision after Oct. 7 to widen the scope of whom it was willing to target to include the most senior Iranian and Iranian-backed leaders. Israel killed Hamas' political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran in July 2024. Two months later, it assassinatedHassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, in Beirut.

In recent years, Israel has used everything from letter bombs toexploding pagersand mobile phones, from drone strikes to a satellite-operated, AI-assisted machine gun mounted on a truck, to kills its adversaries. Khamenei, who led Iran for 36 years, was viewed by Israel as the chief architect or at least most senior Iranian backer of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack. Iranian officials, including Khamenei, publicly denied any direct involvement in the Oct. 7 assault.

Iran has for years funded and armed a web of militant partners across the Middle East to strengthen its influence and strategic aims across the region. That includes Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen and a blend of militant groups in Iraq with diverse aims. Iran's nuclear program, long a target of Israel, is for civilian energy purposes only, Tehran has insisted, an assertion met with deep skepticism in Israel and internationally. For decades Khamenei and other top Iranian officials have repeatedly spoken openly about destroying or eliminating the state of Israel.

The U.S.-Israeli mission is aimed, U.S. and Israeli top officials say, at killing key members of Iran's leadership, destroying its ballistic missile capabilities and severely hampering Iran's ability to progress with its nuclear program.

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The killing of Khamenei, along with the deaths of Mohammad Pakpour, commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps; Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh; Mohammad Shirazi, Iran's deputy intelligence minister; and other top leaders was the outcome of highly coordinated military operations and intensive intelligence collaboration between the United States and Israel leading up to the strike, according to the person familiar with the matter.

The two allies first pursued close intelligence-sharing on Iran's leadership after last year's 12-day war, which started June 13, 2025, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure. The United States entered the war about a week later, targeting Iran's three major nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan.

The New York Times was the first news outlet to report that the United States and Israel had teamed up to share intelligence that specifically pinpointed the location of Iran's leaders Feb. 28 at a compound in central Tehran, where they were killed.

The Oct. 7 attacks stunned the world as Gaza-based fighters from Hamas and a smaller group, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, overwhelmed Israel's defenses and rampaged across southern Israel for more than 24 hours, killing more than 1,200 Israelis and taking 250 hostage. Lebanon-based Hezbollah joined the conflict, firing rockets into northern Israel. Israel's resulting war to destroy Hamas in Gaza has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians and reduced the coastal enclave to rubble.

The assertion by the person familiar with the matter that Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials were identified as kill targets in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack mirrors public comments from Netanyahu and other senior Israeli leaders since the assault. Netanyahu described Iran's regime as an "existential threat" to Israel as recently as Feb. 28.

He and other Israeli officials have used similar rhetoric about Iran's leadership and its sponsorship of regional militant groups over the course of his two decades at the top of Israeli politics. In 2002, former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon argued that Iran should be No. 1 on the "to-do list" for Israel's military.

The operation that killed Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials began around 6 a.m. in Israel Feb. 28. The missiles struck Khamenei's compound around 9:40 a.m. in Tehran. American and Israeli military planners had planned to conduct the operation under the cover of darkness but shifted it to the daytime to take advantage of new intelligence, the person familiar with the matter said. That detail was also first reported by The Times, which also reported that Netanyahu ordered military leaders at the end of last year to begin planning for an Iran strike.

According to a report in the Financial Times, Israel hacked into traffic cameras in Tehran to surveil the daily life of Khamenei and other senior Iranian figures in preparation for Operation Roaring Lion. This "life pattern" included details about his security personnel, travel routes, hours of activity and the identities of the senior figures who usually accompanied the Iranian leader.

Kim Hjelmgaard is an investigative journalist covering global stories for USA TODAY, from living rooms to conflict zones. He is based in London.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Exclusive: Israel's decision to kill Iran's leader traced to Oct. 7

An ⁠Iranian-made drone strike hit a runway at the Akrotiri base ⁠in the early hours of Monday. Britain has said UK assets were ​targeted by ​Iran.

The Times ​report, citing three ‌sources, said defence minister John Healey had a meeting on Tuesday with senior military figures, in which they discussed sending HMS Duncan to the region.

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The ‌Ministry of Defence did ​not immediately respond ​to a ​request for comment on the ‌report.

Earlier on Tuesday, the ​semi-official Cyprus ​News Agency (CNA) said France plans to send anti-missile and anti-drone systems ​to Cyprus.

(Reporting ‌by Sarah Young and Elizabeth ​Piper, writing by Sam Tabahriti; editing ​by William James)

We're only a few weeks into 2026 and we already have our first unexpected celebrity relationship: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have arrived. Though, apparently things are very casual and it's a "friends with benefits" situation, so don't get too excited. That said, these two have a lot of history despite the fact that their relationship is pretty fresh. Keep reading for a deep dive on their timeline–plus how Lewis responded to those Kendall Jenner rumors.

September 2, 2015

Kim and Lewis are photographed for the first time (with Nicole Scherzinger and Kanye West) at theGQMen Of The Year awards. Obviously, they're both in relationships with other people, so the vibes are strictly platonic!

March 5, 2015

Kim and Kanye hang with Lewis again at the Balmain Aftershow Dinner during fashion week.

September 14, 2015

The internet starts speculating that Lewis and Kendall Jenner are dating, which he promptly denies, tellingE! News"Me and Kendall have been friends for a while, so we're just friends."

November 1, 2021

Kim and Lewis hang at theWSJ. Magazine2021 Innovator Awards. (Note: she was dating Pete Davidson at the time!)

December 31, 2025

Kim and Lewis both attend Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, but it's an event packed with celebrities so no one really pays any attention. Pics below....

January 28, 2026

Kim opens up about her dating life to Khloé Kardashian on her podcast, saying—when asked if she's with anyone—"Honestly, no. Isn't that crazy?" She adds, "I just feel like my kids need me. It's really hard when I have to put them to bed every night. I get them up. I take them to school. I get them ready. They sleep in my bed. I haven't had time — and I'm okay with that. I thought, 'You know what? I'm going to be studying. I won't have time. When I'm done, I'll open myself up.' I opened myself up. But it's just, I haven't found anyone. And that's okay."

February 1, 2026

News of Kim and Lewis' relationship leaks thanks toThe Sunrevealing they spent the previous night on a romantic mini getaway to the Cotswolds. An insider says "They had a couples massage booked in and had full use of the facilities for just the two of them. It was all kept very quiet—they clearly wanted to have some time for just the two of them. In the evening, they had dinner in a private room so they didn't have other guests around. Estelle Manor is an incredible place to have a date, it's so luxurious and glamorous."

The couple allegedly spend the night of February 1 in London at the Rosewood Hotel, and a sourcesays"it was 'Netflix and chill' vibes — and they couldn't have been happier. When Kim went out to her event, Lewis stayed at the hotel and waited for her to come back."

February 2, 2026

Kim and Lewis head to Paris and Kim's spotted heading to a date at Aqua Kyoto in a totally transparent catsuit.

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Meanwhile, a source tellsThe Sunthey spent "most of their time together in their room and ordered food there" and were trying to be low key, "using side entrances at hotels, or are using hotels which have underground car parks. They'll then use lifts straight to their room. It's like a military operation moving them from place to place but Kim has her two bodyguards and Lewis has his close protection officer on hand to help things run smoothly."

February 3, 2026

Daily Mailreports that Lewis and Kim's relationship is just "friends with benefits" and that "Lewis and Kim are not dating exclusively. He's not looking to settle down with anyone, including Kim, but they are very cool with embracing the rumors and having a friend with benefits vibe."

Another insider added that Kim and Lewis "has a very calm spirit and he has been there for Kim through her complex co-parenting situation with Kanye," but that he "isn't looking to be a stepdad, not looking to be the 'it' couple with Kim. Their schedules are so demanding right now so this set up works for them."

February 8, 2026

Kim and Lewis are spotted at the Super Bowl!

February 9, 2026

Fans think they hear Lewis in the background of this video!

February 11, 2026

A source tellsPeopleKim "feel safe" and she "genuinely enjoys spending time with him."

"There's a comfort level there, because they've known each other for years," they add. "Kim's gone on dates and met people over the years, but Lewis is the first guy she's really into in a long time. She always liked him. She's excited about their romantic connection."

That said, Kim is "just taking things moment by moment and seeing where it goes. Her life is very much centered in Los Angeles with her kids and work. She's not thinking about the future right now, or putting any pressure on it."

March 2, 2026

Lewis and Kim arespottedat Lake Powell by paps, and then they share photos from their trip.

Stay tuned for updates!

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• Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs were identified as the potential source of the bacteria

• Products that could be affected were sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina

A pet food company based in Florida has issued a precautionary recall due to the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

On Feb. 24, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)announcedthat Elite Treats LLC is recalling a single lot of 6-ounce bags of Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs, stating the products may be contaminated with Salmonella following third-party laboratory testing.

The recalled Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs were sold to Florida Hardware, LLC, which distributed the treats to feed stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

As of Feb. 24, no illnesses related to the dog treats had been reported.

Customers are urged to check to see if they purchased the 6-ounce black and gold bags that include the lot number 24045 and an expiration date of 04/2027 marked on the back side.

According toPetMD, salmonella infects the gastrointestinal tract of pets. It can cause a condition called salmonellosis, which is uncommon, typically only affecting dogs with weakened immune systems or puppies.

However, the symptoms of salmonellosis can still be serious, resulting in dehydration, decreased appetite, lethargy, fever and blood in the stool.

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Additional symptoms in pets include vomiting and abdominal pain.

Since the salmonella pathogen can be spread through physical contact when humans are handling the dog treats, pet owners and individuals who may expose bowls, utensils, or countertops to the contaminated products are advised by the FDA to thoroughly wash their hands and thoroughly clean surfaces that may have come in contact with the treats.

If left untreated, salmonella-related infections can be fatal in both humans and animals.

If your pet has consumed these dog treats and is showing these symptoms, or you are concerned that they might become ill, the FDA recommends contacting a veterinarian to seek treatment. The FDA also notes that customers who have the treats affected by the recall should stop using them immediately. They should be disposed of so no human, pet or wildlife has access to them.

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Customers who purchased Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs can contact the company atelite.treats@yahoo.comor 561-901-5310 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. EST for information about returning the recalled products for a refund or replacement product.

PEOPLE reached out to Elite Treats for comment.

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The 29-year-old was found in one of the vessel's cabins on Sunday night. Paramedics rushed to Palma, where the yacht was moored, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

An autopsy was expected to take place on Tuesday as Civil Guard investigators seek to establish what happened.

No obvious signs of violence were found on or near the body of the woman, but a forensic expert and police officers were unable to determine her cause of death ahead of a post-mortem.

A source close to the investigation said: "Everything is pointing to her death being the result of natural causes. At this moment in time, it is not being treated as a crime although the results of the autopsy are still pending."

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Police are not expected to name the woman. She is understood to have been a crew member believed to help with maintenance. The alarm was raised by colleagues, who went to check on her after she failed to respond to messages or answer calls.

The vessel has been identified as Lind, a custom-built motor yacht said to cost nearly £300,000 a week to charter in the high season.

The Cayman Islands-flagged 170ftsuperyacht, built in the Netherlands with an exterior design by the award-winning Tim Heywood, has a top speed of just over 15 knots and can accommodate up to 10 guests and 13 crew members.

Its facilities include an open-air cinema, jacuzzi, gym and inflatable trampolines.

The superyacht's current owner is reported to be Peter-Alexander Wacker, a German billionaire who owns around 10 per cent of chemical company Wacker Chemie AG.

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• Timberlake's lawyers said the release of the footage would "subject" him "to public ridicule and harassment, and serve no legitimate public interest"

• Following his guilty plea, Timberlake was ordered to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge and complete 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choice. His license was suspended for 90 days, and he was required to make a public service announcement about the dangers of driving impaired

Justin Timberlakeis taking legal action to block the release of the police body cam footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest.

Timberlake, 45, was arrested on aDWI chargeafter leaving the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, N.Y., on June 18, 2024. He was initially charged withone count of driving while intoxicated and two citations, one for running a stop sign and one for failure to keep in the lane. The star's lawyer, Edward Burke Jr., maintained that Timberlake was"not intoxicated"when he was arrested. In September 2024, Timberlakereached a plea deal, PEOPLE confirmed at the time, where he agreed to plead guilty to a lesser offense.

On Monday, March 2, the singer filed a petition in Suffolk County Supreme Court, alleging that releasing the police body camera footage of his arrest would invade his privacy, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

"Public dissemination of this footage would cause severe and irreparable harm to [Timberlake's] personal and professional reputation, subject [Timberlake] to public ridicule and harassment, and serve no legitimate public interest," the petition read.

Timberlake's attorneys, Edward Burke Jr. and Michael J. Del Piano, claim that public distribution of the video would expose the footage inside Timberlake's car, as well as "expose highly personal details unrelated to public oversight of governmental operations."

Timberlake's petition comes after the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, Department Chief Rober Drake and the Village of Sag Harbor received a request for the release of the footage under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

His attorneys claim that with the release of the footage, it would reveal "intimate, highly personal, and sensitive details concerning [Timberlake] and his family, and includes information of medical, familial, otherwise confidential nature that is not necessary to inform the public about governmental operations or the performance of official duties."

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Burke and Del Piano then requested the court "enter an emergency stay prohibiting disclosure" of the footage.

His legal counsel requested "an order and judgment" that would prohibit the dissemination of the bodycam footage "in whole or in part" when requested in any FOIL request and by any third party who does not have a court order.

They also requested that Timberlake and/or the court would have the opportunity to "review the body-worn camera footage with proposed redactions to assess the privacy interests." The final request is to grant any "other, further, and different relief" the court may deem.

PEOPLE reached out to Timberlake's attorneys and the Suffolk County Supreme Court for comment.

At the time of the arrest, Timberlake told his arresting officer that he "had one martini" and was following his friends home,according to his arrest report, which was obtained by PEOPLE. An officer observed the singer's 2025 BMW run through a stop sign and fail to stay on the right side of the road, per the report. It also said that Timberlake's "eyes were bloodshot and glassy."

Timberlake was arrested and taken to Sag Harbor Police Headquarters for processing, but he refused multiple times to take a chemical test. He was held overnight and arraigned the following morning.

In September 2024, he agreed toplead guilty to a less serious offenseof driving while impaired after initially being charged with driving while intoxicated. He wasordered to pay a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, complete 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choice, and have his license suspended for 90 days. He was also ordered to make a public service announcement about the dangers of driving impaired.

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