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David Beckham has taken to sea on his new £5million yacht.

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David went for a first cruise on his mega-boat with wife Victoria and family, including her parents de ella, Anthony and Jackie Adams, who are seen sitting between the Beckhams

The new £5million superyacht is named Seven after the England shirt number along with being the middle name of his ten-year-old daughter Harper.

During the sun-kissed Florida jaunt while dressed in black shorts, white T-shirt and baseball cap worn back-to-front.

The yacht  has a length of 28.5 meters and inside there are five cabins that can accommodate ten guests, plus  crew members. Seven is powered by two engines of 2,400 horsepower each and give her a top  speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots. This maritime work of art is by Zuccon International Project and Ferretti, who modified some details of the original design , in addition to allowing Beckham to customize and give an exclusive cut to his new yacht.

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David and victoria beckham get cozy heading to new $20m yacht with family in miami.

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham enjoyed a glamorous family outing Wednesday aboard a multimillion-dollar mega-yacht in Miami.

The couple — who has a reported combined net worth of $514 million — was photographed riding a dinghy with their four kids , sons Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 19, and daughter Harper, 12, as well as their daughter-in-law, Nicola Peltz.

They were all dressed casually, with David, 48, and Victoria, 49, strategically shielding themselves from the hot sun under stylish hats as they made their way onto the larger boat.

The massive silver vessel — which is a Riva 130 Bellissima Yacht — measures close to 40 meters and 130 feet, and was built at the company’s La Spezia shipyard in Italy.

It accommodates up to 10 guests in five suites, which is plenty of room for the entire Beckham clan.

Officina Italiana Design worked on the interior, and its features include a beach club, WiFi and air conditioning.

We’re told David and Beckham own the lavish boat which boasts a $20 million price tag and is personalized with the word “Seven” — Harper’s middle name — written across it. The pair previously had a smaller Riva Argo 90 , which cost $6.5 million.

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The Beckhams have been spending the majority of their time in Miami since February 2014 when David was offered an opportunity to take part in the Magic City’s MLS team, Inter Miami.

The retired soccer star has since brought legend Lionel Messi on board his team, which further incentivized stars like Kim Kardashian and LeBron James to make it out to games .

Aside from business, David makes sure to enjoy plenty of quality time with Victoria all over Miami.

Page Six exclusively reported last July that the former Manchester United player and the Spice Girls member dropped more than $2,000 on a date night at the luxe LPM Restaurant and Bar in Brickell.

We were told at the time that the duo and their guests were very gracious toward the waitstaff.

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When the Beckhams are not in South Florida, they spend a lot of time in their native UK.

The power couple owns a $40 million Victorian townhouse in London that is located in the ultra-luxurious Holland Park area of Kensington — also known as “Millionaire’s Row.”

The lavish property reportedly features six bedrooms, an indoor pool, a wine cellar, a fashion runway, a gym and an at-home nail salon.

However, it appears David has grown quite fond of his new home in Miami.

He said during an event in 2018, “I could have gone to another city, but this was always my city. It’s always where I wanted to have our team.”

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A luxurious yacht that goes by the name of ‘ Madsummer’ and that was built in 2019 has the capacity for 12 people . It’s clearly a comfortable method for Family Beckham to spend some of their break together and they have shared some of their fun via their social media accounts, with snapshots that include images of the spacious boat and their locations.

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There is no doubt that a yacht like the Madsummer is not suitable for all budgets, and it is that according to the Superyacht fan portal, it has an estimated value of US$229 million , making it one of the most luxurious and exclusive. It’s a boat with all kinds of details, including a cinema room, a children’s play area, a sauna, a spa, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a multi-purpose gym .

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This yacht is not Beckham’s property, but instead is rented in the summer season at around $1,600,000 per week, an outlay that the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, PSG and AC Milan player is said to have made to enjoy a few days of disconnection from a busy life with his family.

During this trip, the family was seen with one of their good friends, Sarah Ferguson , the former-wife of Prince Andrew, with whom they spent a day in Amalfi, in southwestern Italy.

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David Beckham buys superyacht

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

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David Beckham has bought himself an early Christmas present, reportedly splashing out on a new £5 million yacht.

In June, the Daily Mail reported that Beckham, 46, had met with officials from Italian shipbuilding company Ferretti , and he was filmed touring the 110ft Ferretti yacht Telli at a shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. A source at the shipyard confirmed Beckham’s visit in a statement to The Sun , although refused to reveal further details. 

Now, The Sun reports that Beckham has helped to design his new yacht, which will be 100ft long and will be moored in Miami, Florida. The new yacht is understood to be a fully custom Ferretti.

A source told The Sun: “David had a look around some yachts in the summer, and decided to treat himself. He helped design the boat himself and has been incredibly hands-on with everything. It’s not an oligarch-style super-yacht, but it’s still pretty plush by anyone’s standards.”

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Beckham, who is the owner of a 27-metre Horizon E88 nicknamed The Sophisticated Lady , is said to have been inspired by regular yachting holidays with friends including Sir Elton John and David Furnish.

His new yacht is reportedly having its final touches applied and will be ready for use during 2022. 

The former England football captain recently netted £150 million after signing a controversial 10-year deal to become an ambassador for Qatar, which is hosting the 2022 Fifa World Cup, according to reports.

The decision caused controversy thanks to concerns over the country’s poor human rights record and treatment of women and the LGBTQI+ community.  But Beckham, who is a Unicef ambassador, insists football can be a “force for good”. 

For their first voyage, the former footballer is said to be planning to sail around the Florida Keys with his wife Victoria and four children in the new year.

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12 responses to “David Beckham buys superyacht”

Who cares what Beckham has got I am sick of seeing him showing off and he wonders why he didn’t get a knight hood any way he doesn’t deserve one bragging about what his got when some families can’t afford to by food and clothes for there kids he makes me SICK

Why are we all cutting back to save the planet and him and his kind are destroying it with their look at me greed

Good enjoy, you can do it so do it…….

Shame that he did not support a British boat builder

Don’t like him or his stupid wife..hes a zhow off..who gives a crap if he buys a yacht..its not that special…

I have nothing to be angry about the Beckhams. Good luck to them and all the money they have made. Just hope they give some to good cause to.

Go give a few of your millions to the very poor…now that would be something worth printing

Why shouldn’t he enjoy his wealth, he’s worked for it….more than dome people who have had it handed to them on a silver spoon…..

Why shouldn’t he enjoy his wealth, he’s worked for it….more than some people who have had it handed to them on a silver spoon…..

They’ve mugged him all his life, i love im, a very clever man

Him and his ridiculous wife are a complete embarrassment, he is a unicef ambassador for christ’s sake, but he agrees to be the the face of Qatar for an estimated £150 million, with there horrendous human rights record, then he deems it appropriate then to flaunt his spending on social media with a new yacht for £5 million. The uk is in complete turmoil, with families losing loved one’s, homelessness, people losing there jobs , homes etc. Then you have the Beckhams, complete utter moronic cretins, that think flaunting there huge wealth is the right thing to do in this current climate. I have a suggestion for you idiots, build a child’s cancer hospital with some of the blood money you have earned from the Qatar deal, now that would be worth reading about on social media !!!!

Get over it, the man and his wife are legends, lovely people and family. Should be Sir DAvid for his services to England football

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Inside David Beckham’s incredible holiday on board new luxury £5million superyacht, named Seven

• Stephen Moyes
• Published : 2:07 ET, Jan 9 2022
• Updated : 2:08 ET, Jan 9 2022
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LIFE looked to be plain sailing for David Beckham as he took to sea on his new £5million yacht yesterday.

The ex-England and Manchester United ace went for a first cruise on his mega-boat with wife Victoria and family, including her parents

The vessel is named Seven — matching his shirt number for the Red Devils and as his country’s skipper, plus the middle name of ten-year-old daughter Harper.

Unshaven Becks was on the crest of a wave as he laughed and joked during the sun-kissed Florida jaunt while dressed in black shorts, white T-shirt and baseball cap worn back-to-front.

An onlooker said: “David looked ecstatic as he took to sea on board his gleaming boat. He’s wanted a yacht for a long time and couldn’t be happier with his new toy.”

The Sun told last month he was helping to design the Italy-made play-thing.

The father of four, 46, splashed out on the 93.5ft yacht following a visit to the Ferretti shipyard in Forli.

It was presented to proud Becks near its mooring, close to the star’s £19million penthouse in Miami.

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He took to sea alongside Posh and her parents Anthony and Jackie Adams, as they were served drinks from a silver platter after four attentive crew readied the vessel.

Floral displays and fluffy white towels were dotted around the boat as the group happily chatted on the upper deck, sat on comfy cushions.

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Victoria, 47, arrived for the trip in a revealing black mini-dress and sunglasses before changing into a warmer outfit.

Social media snaps also show other family members having fun including Harper, the couple’s second son Romeo, 19, and his partner Mia Regan, also 19.

Also on board were youngest son Cruz, 16, Libby Adams, Victoria’s 20-year-old niece, plus friend Ahmed Al-Sibai .

The yacht can accommodate ten guests in five state rooms. And the millionaire’s status symbol has a nippy top speed of 30 knots. It also boasts an extended swim platform, beach deck.

Alberto Galassi, chief executive of boat-maker Ferretti said of Becks’s yacht: “There’s so much steel on this boat — and glass. We are surrounded by glass. It’s sort of a little crystal palace.”

He added: “We sell emotions, we sell pleasure, we sell entertainment, we sell a good time, we don’t sell boats. We sell a pleasant way of living.”

Becks is in the money after finalising a ten-year, £150million deal to promote this year’s World Cup finals host country Qatar. 

However, he was roundly condemned for taking the money as the country has an appalling record on human rights.

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Posh and decks! David Beckham upgrades £5million yacht for a £16MILLION version as former England ace sets sail in Miami

By Jason Chester for MailOnline

Published: 05:46 EDT, 28 March 2024 | Updated: 13:28 EDT, 28 March 2024

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He's perhaps better known for his achievements on the pitch, but former footballer David Beckham was making waves of a different kind on Monday. 

The retired Manchester United and England midfielder was joined by wife Victoria as they relaxed aboard an enormous superyacht off the coast of Miami, a second home for the couple and their four children. 

The impressive looking vessel, understood to be worth £16million , is a significant upgrade on the comparatively modest 100-foot, £5million yacht reportedly purchased by Beckham, 48, in 2022. 

Larger and more imposing than its predecessor - thought to be a '90 Argo, purchased from yacht manufacturer Riva - the new boat boasts three sprawling decks and masses of space to unwind. 

The vessel is believed to be another Riva design, the 130 Bellissima, complete with its own 20 square-metre garage, upper deck jacuzzi and lower deck swim platform. 

David and Victoria Beckham's £5million yacht, thought to be a '90 Argo from boat manufacturer Riva (left) has been replaced by an enormous £16million upgrade, believed to be the Riva 130 Bellissima (right) 

With a sporty silhouette and sleek, metallic finish, the Argo is billed by Riva as 'a sumptuous triumph of elegance and comfort.' 

Key features include sizeable sundecks at stern and aft divided by a large main deck. 

Interior spaces include elegant Italian design features, among them polished wood and metal surfaces and sweeping panoramic views.   

Riva 130 Bellissima (16M estimate)

Described as 'a modern superyacht with a classic soul', the 130 Bellissima features a contemporary exterior  constructed from glass, steel and carbon-fibre. 

A 20 square-metre garage, located on the boat's port-side, has room for a tender, jet-ski and Seabobs. 

The upper deck includes a jacuzzi, while lower deck features include a swim platform and an alfresco lounge. 

It is unknown if the vessel is owned or chartered, however both have been personalised with the single word Seven - a reference to Beckham's Manchester United and England squad number, and daughter Harper's middle name - emblazoned across the hull. 

Taking advantage of its extra space, Beckham and his fashion designer wife, 49, were seen sunbathing as spring temperatures across the Gulf Coast continued to soar. 

The football legend was said to have 'treated himself' to his original £5million vessel in 2022 after being inspired by his maritime jaunts with close friends Sir  Elton John  and David Furnish - who often holiday at sea. 

A source told The Sun at the time: 'David had a look around some yachts in the summer, and decided to treat himself. He helped design the boat himself, and has been incredibly hands-on with everything.

'It’s not an oligarch-style super-yacht, but it’s still pretty plush by anyone’s standards. He was inspired after holidaying with Elton and David on their boat - and loves life on the water.

'There will be an area for the kids to snorkel, and the boat will be a brilliant base for the whole Beckham clan to have magical holidays abroad.' 

Beckham recently admitted that he didn't realise how 'strong' Victoria was until they exchanged vows in 1999 . 

Speaking on This Life of Mine with James Corden , David revealed that he 'really fancied' her at the time, even though he 'didn't know' who she really was until their relationship progressed.

Larger and more imposing than its predecessor, the new boat boasts three sprawling decks and masses of space to unwind

Taking advantage of its extra space, Beckham and his fashion designer wife were seen sunbathing as spring temperatures across the Gulf Coast continued to soar on Monday 

Both yachts have the single word Seven - a reference to Beckham's Manchester United and England squad number, and daughter Harper's middle name, emblazoned on their hull 

The sun deck is located at the back of the yacht, where they were seen relaxing 

The football legend was said to have 'treated himself' to his original £5million vessel in 2022

He said: 'I really just fancied her. I did. I just fancied her. 

'I didn't know what she was like as a person. I just actually fancied her like most people did at that time, and I didn't know who I was marrying [or] who I was going to be with for the rest of my life.

'I didn't realise what a strong woman she was, and that is what really attracted me to her more than anything.'

While Beckham thinks Victoria - with whom he is a parent to children Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and 12-year-old Harper - is 'beautiful' and 'sexy', he is drawn to her caring side.

An overhead shot of the Riva 130 Bellissima superyacht, believed to be Beckham's new boat  

Described as 'a modern superyacht with a classic soul', the vessel boasts a 20 square-metre garage and swim platform

There's plenty of space for rest and relaxation aboard the impressive Riva designed boat 

The upper deck boasts a large jacuzzi and prime, unrestricted views of the ocean 

He added: 'I like a strong woman, and I like the fact that she works hard. I like the fact that she's a great mum.

'I like the fact that she looks after me sometimes, most of the time, and you know, we've created this life with four amazing children, which are the most important things in our life, so that's why I chose Victoria... the way that she kind of runs the family.'

The retired footballer also admitted he holds the Spice Girls' 1996 single Say You'll Be There in his heart because the music video first attracted him to Victoria. 

He said: 'It's my favourite because it was the song that was on the TV when I was sat in my room with [former teammate] Gary Neville and it came on the telly and that was when I turned around to Gary and said, 'I'm gonna marry that one in the short black dress.'''

Beckham was apparently inspired into the purchase of his first boat by his maritime jaunts with close friends Sir Elton John and David Furnish - who often holiday at sea

Victoria shared this photo from the deck of their sprawling £5million yacht in April 2023 

On Wednesday the fashion designer shared a selfie, apparently from the top deck of their new £16million superyacht 

Beckham shared video footage of Victoria belting out a karaoke classic aboard a boat in 2022 - the same year he purchased his first yacht 

Victoria sang and danced to Chaka Khan's Ain't Nobody, oblivious to the fact her microphone was unplugged 

'David had a look around some yachts in the summer, and decided to treat himself,' a source said at the time 

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David and victoria beckham cuddle up before boarding lavish $20 million yacht in miami.

David and Victoria Beckham like big boats and they cannot lie.

The soccer player, 48, and the Spice Girls member, 49, traded in their $6.5 million yacht for another one — a ship valued at $20 million.

The lovebirds and their kids, Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 19, and Harper, 12,  were spotted riding on a charter boat to get on their new yacht in Miami on Wednesday.

The fam sported casual looks, with the Beckham patriarch and matriarch both rocking hats and T-shirts.

Their latest yacht is named “Seven” — a reference to Harper’s middle name — and is a  Riva 130 Bellissima boat .

The structure measures 40 meters and 130 feet, and was built in Italy.

The vessel holds five rooms and 10 guests can comfortably fit, with a beach club, Wi-Fi and air conditioning also put on board. According to the Mirror , the lavish yacht boasts a $20 million price tag.

The new luxurious boat was bought by the British footballer in 2022 after staying with longtime friends Elton John and his husband, David Furnish.

An insider told  the Sun  at the time: “David had a look around some yachts in the summer, and decided to treat himself. He helped design the boat himself, and has been incredibly hands-on with everything.”

“It’s not an oligarch-style super-yacht, but it’s still pretty plush by anyone’s standards. He was inspired after holidaying with Elton and David on their boat — and loves life on the water,” the source added.

“There will be an area for the kids to snorkel, and the boat will be a brilliant base for the whole Beckham clan to have magical holidays abroad.”

On Thursday, Victoria posted an Instagram snap of herself tanning aboard the yacht.

She donned a white swimsuit, a black cap from her namesake label and a large diamond rock on her finger.

“Sun protection is everything!! Which is why I can’t get enough of my exclusive VB logo caps. Available now! Kisses xx,” she captioned that photo.

The Beckhams have somewhat called Miami their home for quite some time, as they bought a $24 million apartment several years ago in the area. David is also a co-owner of the Magic City’s MLS team, Inter Miami.

Additionally, the pair own a $40 million townhouse in London — that includes six bedrooms, an indoor pool, a wine cellar, a gym and a nail salon — which they purchased in 2013. The residence is located in the Holland Park area of Kensington, otherwise known as “Millionaire’s Row.”

David and the fashion designer wed in 1999 after meeting at a charity football match two years prior.

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Ex-England and Man United footballer David Beckham has splashed out on a lavish £5m super yacht, which he helped design!

The multi-millionaire, 46, has enjoyed many sea-bound adventures with music legend Sir Elton John - so it’s no surprise he’s coughed up the cash to treat Victoria and the kids.

It’s a whopping 100ft vessel which sources told the Sun: “It’s pretty plush by anyone’s standards. He helped design the boat himself, and has been incredibly hands-on with everything.”

Apparently David plans to sail it around the Florida Keys in the New Year - lush!

Since the pandemic hit, there’s been a record-breaking rise in super yacht sales as the super-rich escape to sea, but what’s the appeal of these maritime giants?

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The ultimate escape

I mean, if you can afford a floating mansion - why wouldn’t you?

While we were confined to our living rooms watching Below Deck on Netflix , the wealthiest 1% in the world were enjoying their own isolation at sea.

The super-rich were able to escape the virus by sailing away in their own private paradise.

Along with a boom in private jets, GQ found that over 1,000 super yachts were sold last year - someone spread the word fast!

A new experience

You can forget ferry-like interiors and wood-panelled boats, these super yachts are seriously stylish and it’s exactly what the super-rich want.

But that’s not all - instead of an easy sail around Monaco with private staff and jet skis, wealthy folk want adventure.

Apparently the newest trend is an explorer yacht, which can take on wild weather and even ice in Antarctica!

These yachts need a bit more than a diving board and a sunbathing deck, though.

Cassius the explorer is the latest tough toy to hit the market - it’s got a medical spa, Vitamin C enriched water and even a moon pool for a submarine.

It looks like a price-on-application job - but it’ll be a purse-pincher.

They’re sustainable

You wouldn’t think it, but super yachts can be quite eco-friendly.

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David Beckham has made a witty joke about his new buzzcut to wife Victoria after the football legend debuted his dramatic hair transformation to fans last week

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David Beckham has treated fans to a new photo of his fresh buzz cut, after debuting the dramatic hair makeover last week.

The renowned footballer took to his Instagram Stories on Thursday to share a snap of his shaved head as he vacations with family in Italy, much to the delight of his 82m followers. He tagged wife Victoria Beckham in the summery update to ask if she approves, before joking, “A little late if not.”

In another photo, a shirtless David smiles at the camera as he stretches across his yacht for a spot of sunbathing. The 48-year-old, who recently wished the Lionesses luck ahead of their World Cup match against Spain, is dressed in nothing but a pair of shades and green Adidas shorts as he soaks up the UV rays.

He and Victoria, 49, have been joined on the luxury trip by their two younger children, Cruz, 18, and 12-year-old Harper.

David also shared a photo of him and Cruz, who is dating Tana Holding, leaning over the edge of their extravagant cruiser.

David's buzzcut has given fans serious flashbacks to his Manchester United days, when he first embraced the low-maintenance do. He has also sported a number of other hairstyles in the past, including long tresses, a mohawk, and even a combover.

Out of all of his salon looks throughout the years, it's his cornrows that have arguably received the most attention. David famously wore the tight braids to meet South African president Nelson Mandela back in 2003 - a decision he's not sure he'd repeat today.

"We were there with family and one of Victoria’s friends who is a hairdresser," he recalled in a recent interview with the Sun. "I asked if she could do something with my hair and she said, "Do you want cornrows?" and I said, "Yeah. I don’t know what they are. But yeah". It was painful having them done but I liked them."

"People ask if I have any regrets about my hairstyles and while I don’t regret any of them, I do sort of regret the cornrows," he admitted.

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David Beckham was spotted cooling himself down while in the Italian sun.

On Tuesday, July 30, the soccer star enjoyed a luxury getaway with his wife, Victoria , off the coast of Positano, Italy. Beckham, 49, was snapped showering on the yacht’s deck in a tiny white bathing suit. The suit is actually underwear from Prada's Fall-Winter 2023 collection that is meant to be worn without pants.

He was also spotted joining Victoria at the boat's dining table, where he remained shirtless while his Spice Girl wife, 50, opted for a wide-brim floppy hat and a black tank top. 

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The recent photos of David enjoying an outdoor shower on the high seas follow his and Victoria’s social media posts from their vacations throughout the past month, including their time off the coast of Sardinia. At the start of the month, David was photographed sporting only a pair of green swim trunks. Victoria fashioned a similar look to her July 30 ensemble, wearing a pale dress and straw hat.

Then in late July, the couple were joined by three of their children Romeo , 21, Cruz , 19, and Harper , 13, during their luxury vacation off the French coast. Both Victoria and David provided a peek into their family vacation, with Victoria posting a photo on Instagram of David grinning at Romeo with his arm around Cruz. As well as a solo shot of herself, where she's lounging on the boat against a scenic sunset backdrop.

In another photo, Harper poses with her parents, and then another picture with her brother Romeo. The gallery concludes with a shot of Victoria and David embracing on the vessel’s stern.

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David also uploaded his own post from the family’s trip that same day, giving a glimpse of a romantic meal he and his wife shared in France. But quickly after David posted, Victoria poked fun at her husband’s Instagram editing skills in the comments.

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The fashion designer questioned why her hair appeared to be a reddish shade rather than brunette.

“What? Why is my hair ginger???” she wrote of brunette hair that had reddish tint. “What filter is that David?🥴😂🥴.”

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Victoria Beckham celebrates David’s Inter Miami triumph with boozy Spice Girls karaoke sesh – despite denying reunion rumours

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She may not be reuniting with her Spice Girls bandmates, but Victoria Beckham has no shame belting out the girl group’s iconic hits.

On a boozy night out with husband David Beckham , the fashion designer, 49, got up on the mic and gave it her all.

Singing along to 1996 hit Say You’ll Be There, the former pop star seemed to be having the time of her life.

And it’s not just VB who has the lyrics committed to memory, as hubby David also still knows every word.

The former pro footballer – looking very dapper in his suit – was bopping away as their group of pals clapped along.

Becks certainly looked bleary-eyed but he’s forgiven since it was a big night for the ex-England star.

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David’s team stormed to victory against Cruz Azul , with celebrations running into the early hours following Lionel Messi ’s Inter Miami debut.

Giving her fans the content they were dying for, Victoria, however, assured she actually wasn’t that drunk.

‘Just a casual night out in Miami!🤭 check out my tik tok to see the full performance 😂🥴 no really I did not drink that much 🍸🥃🍷🥂🍹🍾💃🕺’, she wrote in the caption of her Instagram post, which also captured her and David dancing the night away.

Indeed, her TikTok did deliver the goods, with fans taking to the comments to obsess over how free-spirited the couple were.

‘Omg ! How cute are you both ! I love how your living ta best life ! Posh my all time fave spice ! Xxx’, one fan wrote.

In stitches, another commented: ‘@David Beckham is hammered 😂 love it !! X’

Another said: ‘I love watching you sing and have fun with it!!!!’

‘we need a spice girls reunion pleaseeee, one fan also begged.

Alas, a Spice Girls reunion might be off the cards for a while.

Rumours are always circulating that the band is getting back together, not helped by the ladies themselves teasing that talks are happening and announcements are coming.

However, the rumour really caught pace last week when speculation began that they were to headline Glastonbury 2024.

It was initially reported that Victoria would join Geri Horner, Mel B, Melanie C, and Emma Bunton on the Pyramid Stage next year.

The excitement didn’t last long, though, as a source close to Posh Spice later insisted that she would prefer to focus on her fashion label.

An insider told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: ‘Glastonbury is possibly the coolest gig on the planet but Victoria won’t be doing it next year.

‘She has carved herself a career as a fashion designer that she has put blood, sweat and tears into, so singing is something she has to carefully consider.

‘She has sadly been hugely ridiculed when she has sung in the past.’

They added: ‘She is a different person now. She looks back fondly on her years in the Spice Girls – they were very special for her – so she hasn’t ruled out a celebration, maybe, at some point.

‘And Glastonbury are not at all keen on having the group without Posh, it just doesn’t have the same pull.’

That doesn’t mean Victoria is turning her back on her bandmates, though.

Instead, she’s due to take part in a documentary made by Star Wars director J.J. Abrams.

The doc will tell the story of the group’s rise to fame in the 1990s and will feature interviews and unseen material from their personal archives.

But fans hoping for a live performance will be disappointed…

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Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff were the big speakers on Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago . The Obamas delivered an impassioned call to American voters and pledged to continue their efforts to help Vice President Kamala Harris in the final 11 weeks of her presidential campaign. Emhoff used his speech to show a personal side of Harris , who he described as the anchor of their family. While Harris skipped night two of the DNC to campaign in Milwaukee, she symbolically accepted the party’s presidential nomination after delegates at the convention held a ceremonial roll call. The speaker lineup today includes Harris’ running mate Tim Walz, former President Bill Clinton, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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LONDON -- In one of the largest exchanges of drone attacks since the Russia-Ukraine war began, dozens were shot down in Russia and Ukraine in overnight assaults, officials in both countries said.

The Russian Ministry of Defense said Wednesday they shot down more than 50 Ukrainian long-range drones over various regions, including nearly a dozen around Moscow.

The drones over Moscow were shot down Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, local time, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin.

Unverified videos published online showed explosions in the sky over Russia. Sobyanin said some of the drones were destroyed in the region surrounding Moscow, brought down by the city's layered air defense.

Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on the attack in Russia.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces shot down 50 Shahed drones and subdued 16 others in a prolonged attack -- the longest drone assault since the start of the full-scale -- officials in Ukraine said.

Ten drones were shot down around Kyiv, according to Maj. Gen. Anatoliy Barhylevych, the commander of Ukraine's armed forces. The drone assault lasted for 16 hours, from 10 p.m. Tuesday till 2 p.m. Wednesday local time, he said.

Russian authorities have not yet commented on the attack in Ukraine.

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv warned in an alert Wednesday to American citizens in Ukraine that "during the next several days and through the weekend there is an increased risk of both nighttime and daytime Russian drone and missile attacks."

The alert said the threat was tied to Ukraine's upcoming Independence Day and did not suggest it was connected to any Ukrainian military activities inside Russian territory .

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The couple were photographed by paparazzi while on holiday in Sardinia. The athlete and the designer were sunbathing on a yacht. David Beckham was bare-chested and wearing a swimsuit, while Victoria wore a swimsuit, a light sundress and a wide-brimmed hat. The couple were joined by their 21-year-old son Romeo, who recently split from girlfriend Mia Regan.

Victoria met her future husband David Beckham in 1997. They met at a football match, where the girl was invited by her friend and Spice Girls bandmate Mel C. Less than a year after they met, the lovers announced their engagement. On July 4, 1999, David and Victoria got married. Celebrities have sons Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo, and daughter Harper.

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Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 23, 2016. REUTERS/Albert Gea/ File Photo

(Reuters) - Pavel Durov, billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV and BFM TV said, citing unnamed sources.

TF1 and BFM both said the investigation was focused on a lack of moderators on Telegram, and that police considered that this situation allowed criminal activity to go on undeterred on the messaging app.

Telegram did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The French Interior Ministry and police had no comment. Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was taking steps to "clarify" the situation and questioned whether Western non-governmental organizations (NGOs) would seek his release..

What is known about Durov and Telegram:

* Russian-born Durov, 39, is founder and owner of messaging app Telegram, a free to use platform that competes with other social media platforms such as Facebook's WhatsApp, or Instagram, TikTok and Wechat. The platform aims to surpass one billion active monthly users within a year.

* Telegram is influential in Russia, Ukraine and the republics of the former Soviet Union. It has become a critical source of information on Russia's war in Ukraine, used heavily by both Moscow and Kyiv officials. Some analysts call the app "a virtual battlefield" for the war.

* Durov, whose fortune was estimated by Forbes at $15.5 billion, left Russia in 2014 after refusing to comply with government demands to shut down opposition communities on his VKontakte social media platform, which he sold.

* Russian and French media say Durov became a French citizen in 2021. He moved himself and Telegram to Dubai in 2017.

* "I would rather be free than to take orders from anyone," Durov told U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson in April about his exit from Russia and search for a home for his company which included stints in Berlin, London, Singapore and San Francisco.

* In the same interview, Durov said that, beyond money or Bitcoin, he had no major property such as real estate, jets or yachts, as he wanted to be free.

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Mike Lynch death: Tributes flow for Autonomy cofounder and ‘creator of dreams’

It has now been confirmed that Mike Lynch, one of the most prominent and controversial figures in the U.K. tech scene, died in the sinking of his superyacht off Sicily on Monday. At least five others also died when the vessel capsized in a violent storm; Lynch’s teenage daughter Hannah remains missing.

I encourage you to read my colleague Ryan Hogg’s obituary of Lynch , who I was writing about just a couple weeks ago in the context of his legal travails. Following a lengthy extradition drama, Lynch, 59, was acquitted in June of criminal fraud charges relating to the sale of his data software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. Indeed, his fateful trip with family, friends and lawyers was reportedly a celebration of that victory.

Morgan Stanley International chair Jonathan Bloomer, who had chaired Autonomy’s audit committee during the HP sale, and who testified in Lynch’s defense, also died in the sinking of the Bayesian. In a grotesque coincidence, Lynch’s also-acquitted codefendant in the U.S. trial, former Autonomy finance VP Stephen Chamberlain, was fatally struck by a car while jogging in England on Saturday.

Although he was acquitted in the U.S., a U.K. civil case over Autonomy’s misrepresentation of its financials to HP resulted in a ruling that Lynch had known what was going on. As a result, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (which has been handling the case since it was spun out of HP in 2015) had been hoping to recoup billions of dollars from Lynch and former Autonomy CFO Sushovan Hussain, who received a five-year sentence in the U.S. over the affair.

“We’re saddened by this tragic event and our thoughts are with the families and friends of all those who lost their lives,” said an HPE spokesman, while declining to comment on the future of the legal proceedings.

Friends say Lynch had been at the “beginning of a new life” following his U.S. acquittal, and many tributes followed the confirmation of his passing.

“The world has lost a genius. His family have lost a giant of a man,” said Autonomy cofounder David Tabizel.

“Mike Lynch should be remembered as the person who catalyzed a breed of deep tech entrepreneurs in the U.K.,” said John Browne, the former BP CEO and the chair of the Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research center for which Lynch once helped to raise funds. “His ideas and his personal vision were a powerful contribution to science and technology in both Britain and globally. I send my condolences to those close to him. We have lost a human being of great ability.”

David Yelland, the former editor of The Sun and Lynch’s public relations advisor, said Lynch was “failed in life by his country and his peers when he needed them most—as he looked for help in the unjust U.S. demand that he be extradited—and he has then suffered the most unfair and brutal of fates.”

“I was in touch with Mike just before he sailed,” Yelland wrote on X . “He wasn’t a mere dreamer of dreams, he was a creator of dreams not just for himself but for all those that knew him, worked with him or invested with him.”

Lynch was a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the board of which said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of his death. A spokesperson from industry body TechUK told the Evening Standard that Lynch had been “a hugely significant and pioneering figure in the U.K. technology sector.”

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