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US Marshals have joined the search for missing actor Timothy Busfield who is facing child sexual abuse charges.

A warrant is out for the star who appeared in the shows The West Wing and Thirtysomething.

Officials at a New Mexico hospital claimed two boys, 11, were groomed on the set of The Cleaning Lady – a series where Busfield, 68, worked as a director. 

Busfield allegedly told the children to “call him uncle Tim.”

Cops started to investigate the abuse claims after receiving a report from a doctor.

One boy claimed Busfield inappropriately touched him when he was seven and eight years of age, according to an affidavit seen by the Los Angeles Times.

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The alleged victim claimed he was afraid to report the abuse.

He was worried that “Tim” would get mad at him.

A second child star claimed Busfield touched him during the first two years they worked on The Cleaning Lady.

Albuquerque cops are working with US Marshals, a police spokesperson told Deadline. 

Fox and Warner Bros officials have spoken out amid the probe.

“The health and safety of our cast and crew is always our top priority, especially the safety of minors on our productions,” they said.

“We take all allegations of misconduct very seriously and have systems in place to promptly and thoroughly investigate and, when needed, take appropriate action.”

Busfield has not yet been arrested.

He has more than 700 credits as an actor, director and producer to his name.

Busfield won an Emmy for his role as Elliot Weston on Thirtysomething in 1991.

He starred as Danny Concannon in several series of the West Wing.

The actor and director tied the knot with Melissa Gilbert in 2013.

Gilbert suddenly deleted her social media in light of the ongoing police probe.

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A collapse of garbage at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing. Rescuers pulled multiple people alive from the debris as search efforts continued Friday.

Love Island host, Maya Jama, was notably absent from the show’s All Stars launch this week after she was forced to pull out of the glitzy event due to ill health

TV star, Maya Jama, has updated fans on her health after missing Love Island’s All Stars launch yesterday. Fans of the ITV reality show had hoped to see the host at the glitzy event in London – when the line-up was announced – however, Maya was forced to pull out after falling ill.

Thankfully, viewers needn’t worry because the Bristol-born star, 31, will still be hosting the show, which kicks off on Monday, January 12. Taking to Instagram, admitting she’d been ‘knocked out by flu’, Maya shared a snap of herself flying to South Africa where the series is filmed.

Seen lying in one of the aircraft’s plush beds, sporting a fluffy cream jumper and an eye mask, she wrote: “Used to spend this flight on the reds chatting away to the flight crew, but entering this year wholesome… Lol truthfully the flu came in last minute to kick my ass for the last 24hrs. Vitamin c’d up and praying the sun deletes it all, next stop,” with a South African flag emoji.

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While Maya was due to attend the loved-up launch on Monday, the panel’s host Elizabeth Day announced that she was unable to attend after feeling unwell.

Confirming her illness, a representative said: “Maya is unfortunately unwell and wasn’t able to attend this morning’s launch event. She looks forward to the Love Island All Stars premiere on January 12th.”

Fans can’t wait for the spin-off show to kick off next week in which former Islanders try and find love in the villa again.

And it already looks like there’s going to be plenty of drama before the opening credits have started rolling after fans uncovered a tweet by confirmed All Star, Helena Ford, which reveals her secret feud with a fellow star.

After the 2026 line-up was revealed by ITV yesterday, fans uncovered old tweets seemingly written by Helena in which she accuses series three’s Charlie Frederick of ‘closing down’ her 16th birthday party. The pair are set to reunite in the All Stars villa in just a few days time.

In a tweet which dates back to 2018, Helena appears to have written: “Nah that Charlie Fredrick [sic] kid got my 16th party closed down, said I looked like a dolphin.”

Sharing the tweet online, one fan wrote: “So seems like Helena and Charlie have met. Helena tweeted this about Charlie in 2018. This tweet went viral last year. #LoveIsland.”

Another wrote on Reddit: “This is bonkers. And honestly exactly the kind of beef I want lmaooooo please let this be a major plot point it’s so bizarre and hilarious.”

Meanwhile, a third declared: “Ok now this is the kinda foolishness I can get behind!”

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Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.

At least seven people have died after a boat carrying more than 200 people capsized along a popular migration route off the Gambian coast, with dozens more believed to be missing, local authorities say.

The boat was reported to have capsized around midnight on Thursday in the vicinity of a village in The Gambia’s North Bank region, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

Authorities said seven bodies were recovered, and at least 96 people were rescued, many of whom were seriously wounded.

Alerted by a distress call, the Gambian navy launched a search-and-rescue operation after midnight, involving several naval vessels and a fishing boat that came to assist, according to the statement.

The shipwrecked vessel was later found “grounded into a sandbank”, the Defence Ministry said.

Several of the victims have been identified as not being of Gambian nationality, and the authorities are currently verifying their identity, the statement added.

The Gambia has become a jumping-off point for migrants and asylum seekers seeking to reach Spain’s Canary Islands, a gateway to continental Europe, by boat from West Africa.

According to the European Union, more than 46,000 migrants reached the Canary Islands in 2024.

More than 10,000 people died attempting the journey across the Atlantic, a 58 percent increase over 2023, according to the rights group Caminando Fronteras.

However, irregular migration into the EU along the West African route fell 60 percent during the first 11 months of 2025, according to the Frontex border agency, which credited stronger prevention efforts by departure countries for the drop.

Still, migrants and asylum seekers continue to try to reach Europe on flimsy and often overcrowded vessels.

In May, seven women and girls died when a small boat transporting more than 100 people capsized while approaching the Canary Islands.

ADAM Peaty’s dad Mark has broken cover and been seen for the first time since his son married Holly Ramsay yesterday.

The devastated dad and his wife Caroline were snubbed from the star-studded big day amid a bitter family feud.

We revealed that Adam allegedly told Mark he could only attend if he sat at the back of Bath Abbey, where the lavish celebration took place.

But Mark declined, finding the offer insulting, and remained at home 150 miles away as Adam tied the knot.

Today, he has been pictured walking his dog, worlds away from the glitz and glamour of his son’s big day.

Mark kicked on with his day-to-day duties, wearing an orange coat and beanie hat for the drizzly walk.

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The family was split last month after Caroline was not included at Holly’s hen do at the swanky Soho Farmhouse, Oxfordshire, and was subsequently uninvited from the wedding.

Holly’s mum Tana and close pal Victoria Beckham were both in attendance at the girly get together near to the Beckhams’ country home.

Things escalated when Holly later called cops after Adam’s brother James allegedly made threats via text while Adam was on his stag do.

We reported last night how Adam had infuriated dad Mark with his church ultimatum.

It was in stark contrast to Adam’s sister Bethany, who was a maid of honour.

Our source said: “It was a difficult day for Caroline and Mark, so the family spent the evening together.

“Caroline got upset as soon as she saw the photographs from the wedding.

“For him to turn around and tell Beth that his dad could come and sit at the back of the church is awful.

“Mark was told he could sit behind plus-ones — who Adam has probably never even seen or spoken to.”

Meanwhile celeb guests like TV presenter Dan Walker, chef Marcus Wareing and the Beckhams arrived to much fanfare.

Adam reportedly received a stinging text from his estranged aunt Louise just moments before walking down the aisle, according to the Daily Mail.

She is said to have let him know her feelings with full force, telling him “shame on you both”.

Her text allegedly read: “I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both. Shame.

“Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.”

The sentiments were echoed by other family members, with Adam’s great aunt Janet, 73, telling the publication: “I just feel so sorry for Caroline.

“I can’t believe he’s done this to his mother who’s done so much for him from an early age. To be treated like this is not kind.”

The star’s swimming coach Melanie Marshall stepped in to deliver a reception speech, in place of his brothers.

Proud dad Gordon walked his daughter down the aisle. Mum Tana gave a reading.

Holly arrived nearly 30 minutes late, wearing a bridal cape over her Christmas-themed dress.

A large crowd of onlookers cheered the couple as they emerged before the pair were whisked off in a black Rolls-Royce to the reception at plush Kin House in Kington Langley, Wilts.

The maids of honour wore dresses designed by Victoria in red, while Tana wore a similar style dress in green.

Security was tight, with guests wearing wristbands embossed with H&A.

One invitee said: “It was a lovely day, but with the wristband it felt more like a hospital appointment.”

Guests were barred from taking snaps of the service.

Adam’s mum had intended to watch from the street, despite being disinvited, but decided against it.

Netflix treated Bridgerton fans to the season four trailer on Christmas Day but viewers have noticed a major flaw

The trailer for Bridgerton Season 4 has finally dropped but fans are furious about two characters ‘missing’ from the teaser.

The beloved period drama is set to return to screens on January 29th with four episodes, with another four instalments set to release on February 26th.

Netflix unveiled a two-minute teaser for the upcoming season on Christmas Day, and it focuses on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek’s (Yerin Ha) romance.

Based on Julia Quinn’s third book in the series, An Offer from a Gentleman, the trailer reveals the couple’s Cinderella-style meeting at the Bridgertons’ masquerade ball.

Sophie is shown working as a maid and envying members of high society who get to attend endless parties. So she disguises herself as a ‘lady’ and attends the ball.

However, she must return home at midnight.

Benedict bumps into her and asks for a dance and later tells her: “You are perhaps the most intriguing person I’ve ever met.”

But the couple are separated when Sophie runs home, leaving only her glove behind. Benedict then goes on a mission to find the owner of the glove, hoping he can spark a real connection with her.

Throughout the trailer, viewers see various members of the Bridgerton family including Colin (Luke Newton) and Francesca (Hannah Dodd). However, fans are furious that Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and his wife Kate (Simone Ashley) are excluded from the teaser.

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Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one penned: “Clearly we understand Kathony [Kate and Anthony] had their season… but it truly doesn’t make sense that the VISCOUNT and VISCOUNTESS Bridgerton, the literal HEADS of the household are nowhere to be seen Imao.”

Someone else chimed in with: “Are you aware large parts of this season are at the home of the Viscount and Viscountess? Where are they?”

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While a third agreed: “The absurdity of this production writing Kate and Anthony out of Part 1 yet being too cheap to relocate the Bridgertons to a new residence so you have everyone & their mothers hosting balls and living it up at K & A’s house while the viscount & viscountess are nowhere to be seen.”

Yet another unimpressed viewer wrote: “Another Polin [Penelope and Colin] scene in carriage but ZERO seconds of Kanthony,” and a final viewer quipped: “Kate and Anthony going on their eighth honeymoon so that others can live in their house (masterminds behind this show).”

Bailey and Ashley will be in the new season, but it’s unclear how much screen time they will each have. If season three is anything to go by, they may only appear in a few episodes.

Bridgerton season four part one premieres on Thursday, January 29 on Netflix

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