Immigration drives Finland’s population growth in 2025

Immigration drives Finland’s population growth in 2025

Finland’s population reached 5,656,394 at the end of November 2025, according to preliminary data from Statistics Finland. The population increased by 20,423 during the period from January to November. The growth came entirely from net migration. Finland recorded 46,856 arrivals from abroad and 14,057 departures, resulting in a net migration gain of 32,799 people. Natural population change remained negative.

It means everything to me: Serena on Venus' marriage to Andrea Preti

It means everything to me: Serena on Venus' marriage to Andrea Preti

Tennis icon Serena Williams expressed heartfelt joy as she celebrated her sister and "built-in best friend" Venus Williams' marriage to actor Andrea Preti during a five-day wedding celebration in Palm Beach, Florida, reported ANI. "My sister's keeper. Venus, where do I even begin?" Serena wrote on Instagram, sharing photos of herself and the bride from the nuptials, according to E! News. Serena described Venus as her protector, teacher, and lifelong companion. She wrote, "From the backyard courts to the biggest stages in the world, you've always led with grace, strength, and a heart bigger than any trophy... Seeing you this happy, this loved, this radiant it means everything to me." Serena also toasted "to love, to partnership, to laughter, and to a lifetime of choosing each other every single day," affirming her pride in standing by her sister. The celebrations included a lavish yacht party hosted by Serena for Venus and Andrea, 37. Venus told Vogue on December 23, "Serena gave us this gift of a beautiful yacht, and she arranged all the food, everything. We had 10 to 12 of our closest family and friends... singing, dancing, gossiping, and just enjoying each other," according to E! News. The wedding festivities featured multiple events, including a boudoir-inspired bridal shower with a Beyonce-themed lip sync battle, a daytime pool party, an intimate family dinner, and a sports day leading up to the courthouse ceremony. Venus, who married Andrea privately in Italy on September 18, described the celebrations as "beautiful, calm, sacred, exciting, and exalting... it was just a dream." Serena, married to Alexis Ohanian since 2017, remained closely involved throughout the festivities, celebrating both love and family bonds, according to E! News.

Rob, Michele Reiner died due to ´multiple sharp force injuries´: death certificates

Rob, Michele Reiner died due to ´multiple sharp force injuries´: death certificates

Days after the tragic deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner, the couple's official death certificates have arrived, revealing fresh details about their deaths, reported ANI. According to People, the documents confirm Rob and Michele's death due to "multiple sharp force injuries caused by a knife by another" inside their Los Angeles residence on Sunday. Following the attack, Rob and Michele succumbed to the injuries within "minutes." The documents also indicated that Rob was found first around 3:45 PM, while Michele, who was listed as "widowed", was found at 3:46 PM. They have since been cremated, the report added. This comes at a time when Rob and Michele's 32-year-old son Nick has been arrested in connection with their killings and is now facing two counts of first-degree murder. The charges carry a maximum life sentence without parole or even a death penalty, stated Nathan Hochman, the Los Angeles district attorney. It also claimed that a knife was used to commit the murders. He also briefly appeared in court on December 17 but has yet to enter a plea. As stated by People, Nick was being treated for schizophrenia prior to the killings. At a press conference, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed the arrest, saying that Nick Reiner had been "booked for murder." "A very, very tragic incident," McDonnell said, as quoted by Variety. Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead inside their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon at around 3:40 p.m. The Los Angeles Police Department said at the time that their deaths were being investigated as a homicide, but had not identified a suspect, and no one had been detained. Rob and Michele Reiner are survived by two other children, son Jake Reiner, who was formerly a local news reporter for KCAL Los Angeles, and daughter Romy. Rob Reiner also adopted a daughter, Tracy Reiner, during his marriage to actress and director Penny Marshall, according to Variety.

Taylor Swift reflects on recreating '22' moment at Eras Tour

Taylor Swift reflects on recreating '22' moment at Eras Tour

Global pop star Taylor Swift has reflected on the emotional significance of recreating the iconic "22" moment during her Eras Tour, saying the close interactions with fans remind her why she continues to perform, according to People, reported ANI. In episode six of The End of an Era docuseries, the 36-year-old singer spoke about reviving the moment from her Red era, when she wears the black fedora and shares a personal interaction with a fan during the song "22." "The '22' moment stems from a hat that I wore on the Red Tour," Swift said, as footage showed her in a white T-shirt reading "Not a lot going on at the moment," paired with a black fedora and glittery shorts. "So, I wanted to really bring back that moment of just kinda like, have a moment with a fan, where I actually get close with them." The episode features scenes of Swift kneeling down, hugging fans, and placing the fedora on their heads. She revealed that she never knows in advance which child she will meet during the performance. "I've got people in the audience scouring the crowd for the first couple of 'eras,' trying to find a kid who knows every single word to the songs and having the time of their life at this show," she said, adding that the chosen child "basically is like a representative of every kid in that crowd that night." Swift also spoke about how differently children react to the experience. "It could be, like, a little kid that gets really shy when all of a sudden they're seeing 60,000 people for the first time. Or, it could be... kids that just like bloom under the bright lights," she said, according to People. Describing the moment as "so wild," Swift added, "Everything's going on around us and somehow we're able to just have this moment be completely between us... It just reminds me why I do it." Throughout the Eras Tour, Swift has shared several such moments, including gifting her hat to young fans at shows in Indianapolis, Los Angeles, and Arlington, Texas. The final two episodes of The End of an Era docuseries are now streaming on Disney+, according to People.