To some, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is new (and terrifying) information. However, Russia’s leader, President Vladimir Putin began the conflict, named the ‘Russo-Ukrainian War,’ back in 2014.

While this war has been ongoing since 2014, the reason it’s all over your newsfeed right now in 2022, is because of two main reasons. Firstly, diplomatic talks with Russia that took place this month failed, and secondly, Putin has now decided to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine – up until now, the conflict has mainly focused on the status of Crimea, which is recognised as a part of Ukraine; much to Putin’s dismay.

It’s a complex issue and the main man behind this conflict, Putin, is complex himself, so it’s understandable if you’re finding the whole thing hard to completely understand. However, there’s an enlightening documentary that can help you wrap your head around it.

Putin: A Russian Spy Story, available for purchase on Apple TV for AU$9.99, is a three-part documentary series that explores how Putin came to power and even examines why Putin decided to start the conflict with Ukraine in the first place.

The docuseries was written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Nick Green and features gripping interviews with people in Putin’s inner circle, people who oppose him and even some of Putin’s victims. Plus, there’s extraordinary archive footage throughout too.

The first two episodes of Putin: A Russian Spy Story detail how Putin initially worked for the infamous KGB – the security agency for the Soviet Union – and how he asserted his power to eventually become Russia’s leader.

The third episode is the one that details why Putin decided he wanted to conquer Crimea and started the war with Ukraine; so if you’re only interested in an explanation of how the current Russia-Ukraine situation started, skip to episode three; although, the first two episodes are well worth watching as they’re highly illuminating and compelling.

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It’s official: after what’s been years of brinksmanship, Russia’s invaded Ukraine. And now Russia’s richest men are losing money fast thanks to the invasion.

As CNN reports, Russian stocks have suffered an astronomical crash and the Russian ruble has hit a record low against the US dollar in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brazen attack on Ukraine. Russian banks and oil companies – the bedrock of the Russian economy – have been the worst hit, with Sberbank (SBRCY), Russia’s largest lender, losing over 43% of its value overnight.

At 8:05am local time on Thursday, Moscow Exchange (Russia’s largest stock exchange) announced they were suspending trading on all of its markets until further notice. Only an hour later, they reversed their decision. While many shares have recovered, the market is still down over 33%.

Of course, this has wiped billions of dollars worth off the bottom line of Russia’s notoriously powerful oligarchs… But some might argue that this is all a part of Putin’s plan.

Putin, himself an insanely wealthy man, has an uneasy relationship with the exceptionally powerful and largely unaccountable oligarchs that control most of the Russian economy. While he’s been adept at installing allies in positions of power within the Russian public and private sectors, he constantly treads a fine balance.

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Invading Ukraine might help Putin achieve the geopolitical aspirations he’s nurtured long before the 2014 annexation of Crimea, tanking the stock market also serves his interests, to a degree. It weakens the oligarchs’ bottom lines and reminds them who’s really in charge in Russia.

It’s hard to feel much sympathy for these billionaires, though. We’re also yet to see the real impact of the economic sanctions the West is levying on Russia in retaliation… Watch this space.

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The main difference between formal and semi-formal can also be likened to the difference between formal vs black tie. Formal dress refers to a two or three-piece suit, with a shirt and tie. Black tie is far more specific: a tailless jacket, black cummerbund or waistcoat, and a black bow tie.

Once upon a more sartorially inclined time, men regularly attended events at which black tie and white tie were worn. In those more decorous days, formal meant white tie and tails while semi-formal referred to dinner clothes, tuxedos and other iterations of black tie. Alas, those days are behind us, and we’ve been plunged into a world that no longer has the foggiest idea about the difference between formal and semi-formal. We live in dark times, gentlemen.

But hark! – what’s that off in the distance? Is it a light at the end of the tunnel? A beacon in the darkness? A small glimmer of hope?

Why yes it is, because today we’re breaking down the dress codes in terms even the most style-challenged man can understand. Here’s what formal and semi-formal mean, the do’s and don’ts of each, and inspiration for your next event.

Difference Between Formal And Semi Formal

At its most basic, contemporary formal dress generally encompasses both white tie and black tie dress codes. Semi-formal, as the name implies, is slightly more relaxed – think a dark suit and a tie, or anything you’d refer to as “cocktail” dress.

Men’s Formal Attire

The tuxedo is the heart of formal dress. For the DRESSIEST of occasions, a bow tie is a must – a tailed jacket, white shirt and white bow tie. For slightly less starched occasions, black tie is the order of the day – a tailless jacket, black cummerbund or waistcoat, and a black bow tie. Other events may call for morning dress, the daytime formal dress code, which consists of a morning coat, a waistcoat and striped trousers. Note: Yes, you can go a blue tuxedo if you want for not so formal.

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Formal Do’s & Don’ts

Do familiarise yourself with the traditional tuxedo.

Here are some of the best. And here’s how to wear one.

Don’t improvise.

This is not the time for a black shirt (or any colour other than white, for that matter), an expressive tie, or designer sneakers. Stick with the classics and look Rat Pack immaculate.

Know your ties.

Surprisingly it’s okay to either wear a black / white bow tie or opt for a plain black traditional necktie.

Do nail the fit.

Your tailor is your best friend. Be sure your trousers aren’t too long and your jacket isn’t too loose. Your formalwear should fit like a sports car, not an SUV.

Don’t neglect your grooming.

Shower (with a proper body wash). Shave. Apply cologne (but not excessively). Remove flashy jewellery and rings. Resist the urge to try out a bold new hairstyle.

Do take matters into your own hands.

Learn to tie a bow tie. You live in the era of the YouTube tutorial – there’s no excuse for anything pre-tied. And while you’re at it, avoid rental tuxedos with equal fervour.

Don’t match your date.

This is not prom. No matter how insistent she may be, the purpose of your tuxedo is not to compliment her dress. It deserves to shine in the spotlight all on its own.

Get To Know Men’s Semi-Formal Attire

A tuxedo would not be appropriate for a semi-formal event, but it’s still important to remain elegant, sophisticated and neat. A dark suit and tie are expected for semi-formal events in the evening. During daytime semi-formal events, lighter suits are acceptable (but keep shirts and ties towards the conservative end of the spectrum). Shoes should remain dressy and accessories, like pocket squares and wristwatches, should be understated.

At the end of the day, there’s one DO that matters more than anything else: if you’re ever unsure of what your host expects, do ask. You can rest assured that you’ll look the part, and they’ll appreciate your effort to get it right. Other than that, these do’s and don’ts will get you by:

Semi Formal Do’s & Don’ts

Do wear the right suit.

A tuxedo is too much. A summer seersucker suit is too little. A dark wool, gabardine or cashmere suit is just right. If the event takes place during the day, a lighter suit is an option.

Don’t be afraid to ditch the tie.

These days, it’s ok to go tie-less at semi-formal events. If you prefer the polished look that a tie provides, steer clear of anything too loud. Save the novelty neckwear for your office Christmas parties.

Don’t underdress.

Note that semi-formal still includes the word “formal”. Dress accordingly. Khakis, jeans and shorts have no place at semi-formal events. Neither do polo shirts. Neither do sneakers. You get the picture.

But do follow the Golden Rule.

When in doubt, it’s better to overdress than underdress. If you’re deciding between two items, err on the side of the more formal option. If you happen to show up to an event overdressed, you can de-formal-fy your outfit with little tricks like removing your tie.

So there you have it. Now you can boast to your far less fashion-savvy friends about the clear difference between formal and semi-formal. Remember, if you’ve been asked to rock up in formal attire, go for a tuxedo and don’t improvise or neglect the importance of fit.

If you’ve been asked to go semi-formal, however, dark suiting is your best bet for en evening event, while conservative lighter-coloured suiting is more appropriate for the day. Don’t be afraid to ditch the tie, but most importantly, have fun with your look and remember the golden rule: when in doubt, it’s better to overdress than underdress.

Formal & Semi Formal FAQ

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Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winner who is best known for directing Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, executively produces and stars as the notorious pirate Blackbeard in the television series Our Flag Means Death. Here’s everything you need to know about the period comedy; including where to stream it in Australia.

Where To Watch Our Flag Means Death In Australia

• Binge – Our Flag Means Death is exclusively available to stream on Binge. Prices start at $10/month and comes with a free two-week trial.

Trailer

Synopsis

Set in 1717, Our Flag Meets Death follows Stede Bonnet who decides to abandon his life as an aristocrat to become captain of the pirate ship, Revenge. Bonnet struggles to earn the respect of his crew but after an encounter with Blackbeard, things get even worse.

The series is loosely based on a true story as both Bonnet and Blackbeard were real-life figures in history.

Cast & Crew

As aforementioned, Taika Waititi is the executive producer of Our Flag Meets Death and stars as Blackbeard. Stede Bonnet, the protagonist of the series, is played by New Zealander actor Rhys Darby, known for his previous roles in Flight of the Conchords, The Boat That Rocked and What We Do In The Shadows.

Reviews

Currently, Our Flag Means Death has a 7.9 IMDb score and a critic rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Our Flag Means Death Release Date Australia

Our Flag Means Death was released in Australia on the 3rd of March 2022.

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Australian weatherman Nate Byrne has gone public about his anxiety. He wrote an article for the ABC, published this morning, explaining how he suffered from panic attacks for years, and explaining how he has learned to cope with them.

He described his first panic attack, which occurred live on air, as “absolutely terrifying.”

“As I stood there under the studio lights, talking to people having their morning coffee and wiping sleep from their eyes, my heart was racing, I was gasping for breath and sweat was pouring out of every pore as my brain screamed ‘RUN!'” (ABC).

“Anxiety had never been an issue in my life before, even though high-stress situations weren’t a stranger.”

Nate Byrne, writing for the ABC

“I had just jogged the 40 metres from my desk to my position at ABC News Breakfast’s weather wall — I had left it a little too late and the show’s control room was worried I wouldn’t make it in time.”

“I did, and it was barely an exertion. But it was enough to trigger an anxiety problem I still deal with to this day.”

Mr Byrne said this experience completely changed his perception of mental health.

“As I stood there trying to make it sound like I wasn’t slightly puffed (probably not a great look for breakfast TV, I thought), all of a sudden, my body started tingling, my heart rate rose and I realised I was drenched in sweat,” he wrote for the ABC.

“As soon as the camera was off me, I dropped my on-air demeanour and doubled over, trying to catch my breath, light-headed and confused about what was happening.”

Mr Byrne then said that he refused help from his floor manager and went back to his desk, only to experience a second panic attack 15 minutes later – one he says, “nearly broke me.”

“Standing on my usual spot, completely calm and composed, I saw the words ‘WEATHER THROW: NATE JOINS US WITH THE WEATHER …’ and the bottom dropped out of my world.”

“This time, it was much worse — I started shaking, my vision narrowed, my heart was pounding like I’d run a marathon, I couldn’t breathe.”

Mr Byrne said he felt like he had to get out of there, even though there wasn’t a clear reason he needed to leave, or an obvious sign of danger or stress.

After this experience, he learned to manage his anxiety with beta-blockers and small adjustments to his routine, and by taking baby steps back to normal.

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Two months later he weaned himself off the beta-blockers and learned to distract himself from his anxiety in other ways.

He got better but then, a year or so later, he had another panic attack. This time he learned another important lesson – make sure that you have a support network around you who know you might sometimes need assistance (he had neglected to tell his co-worker it might happen – something he now regrets).

Before having panic attacks, Mr Byrne said he appreciated anxiety and depression were real, but he “had no idea about the complete lack of control you can sometimes have over your brain, nor the ways in which it can take over.”

He’s not alone – and him sharing his experience is helping others who suffer from anxiety feel ‘seen.’

This is so close to home —— took me 20 years to recover from my first panic attack. Terrifying.

— Jonny Weeks (@WeeksJonny) February 23, 2022

One Instagram user, @jadeflorencephoto, wrote the following on one of Mr Bryne’s Instagram posts: “Thank you for your article. Really helps people in workplaces who haven’t ever had to deal with anxiety understand it’s something anyone can struggle with and shows panic attacks in real time and how to react. We appreciate it.”

Another said: “Great article! You’re the realest weather reporter around!”

happened to a colleague of mine in the ABC Canberra newsroom a few years ago; myself and a woman reporter, both of us no strangers to anxiety and depression, recognised it immediately, got his wife on the phone, and whisked off to hospital, all good and managed these days

— marcus kelson (@marcuskelson) February 23, 2022

Another wrote: “I liked your article on your personal experience with anxiety and panic attacks. I suffer silently from anxiety and the occasional debilitating panic attack. I’ve taught myself to control my attacks and my anxiety. Man it’s a struggle sometimes. Lucky I have a wonderful wife, an amazing family and friends. Take care of yourself bud. You’re fantastic on TV dude.”

Thank you Nate! Your piece helped me understand the idea of what might trigger a panic attack, how it can come out of the blue, and seem to not have a rational connection. I’ve sent to my partner so it should help us both. It can be so scary. Thanks again.

— anna sublet (@subbie) February 24, 2022

On Twitter, one user wrote: “You did so well to even stay and finish that. I had my first a couple of years ago and thought I was dying and presented to a hospital (who thought I was mad and sent me home). Not fun at all. Important to share experiences though.”

Hopefully it helps??? Mate! One of the most relevant and helpful 7 minutes of TV for me personally I have ever seen. Thank you. It has allowed me to understand the panic attacks I had in 2013 and separate cause, the event itself and the treatment. Thanks Nate and ABC

— stephen mcgrath (@Stephen78250313) February 24, 2022

Another said: “Hopefully it helps??? Mate! One of the most relevant and helpful 7 minutes of TV for me personally I have ever seen. Thank you. It has allowed me to understand the panic attacks I had in 2013 and separate cause, the event itself and the treatment. Thanks Nate and ABC.”

Pulled the pin on an overseas trip many years ago because of this. I now know what it was and am ready for the next one. Some relatives & friends will never understand. You’ve helped others by stepping up. Thanks from them and me.

— Don’t wait for the muse. (@Lightbuthearty) February 24, 2022

There you have it. If you’ve experienced this kind of anxiety attack; you’re far from alone.

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The third instalment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise (which is a spin-off/prequel to the Harry Potter books & films), Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore takes place several years after the events of the second Fantastic Beasts film, The Crimes of Grindelwald, and will follow Newt Scamander as he undertakes a dangerous mission given to him by Dumbledore.

Where To Watch Fantastic Beasts 3 In Australia

Currently, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is available to rent or buy from Apple TV, Amazon and the Microsoft Store. Sadly, it’s not yet available on a subscription streaming service.

Trailer

The Cast & Crew

Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne is reprising his role as Newt Scamander and iconic actor Jude Law is reprising his role as Albus Dumbledore. Ezra Miller, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Callum Turner & Katherine Waterston are also reprising their respective roles from the first two Fantastic Beasts films.

The major change to casting is, of course, Mads Mikkelsen – known for his roles in Hannibal and Doctor Strange – who is replacing Johnny Depp as the franchise’s big bad, Gellert Grindewald.

Depp was infamously asked to resign from the role and film franchise by Warner Bros. because of his libel case against News Group Newspapers – which he ultimately lost – and because of the abuse allegations concerning him and his ex-wife Amber Heard.

J.K. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter books and the first two Fantastic Beasts films, co-wrote Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore with Steve Kloves, who wrote the screenplay for seven of the eight Harry Potter films.

David Yates, who directed the first two Fantastic Beasts films and the last four Harry Potter films, directed Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

The Plot

As aforementioned, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore takes place several years after the events of the second Fantastic Beasts film and is set in the 1930s (for context the first Fantastic Beasts film was set in 1926 and the second was set in 1927).

Dumbledore asks Newt Scamander to lead a group of witches and wizards on a mission; one that will force them to clash with Grindelwald’s army. The film will also explore the wizarding world’s involvement in the ‘muggle’ World War II.

What The Critics & Reviews Say

Currently, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has a 6.2 IMDb score and a critic rating of 46% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Australian Release Date

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was released in Australian cinemas on the 7th of April.

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Watch brands love to be connected with pursuits of human endurance and achievement: mountain climbing, motorsports, deep-sea diving… But when it comes to watches, space truly is the final frontier.

Only a handful of watches have ever made it into outer space. Of course, the OMEGA Speedmaster is famous as the first watch in space, but they’re not the only timepieces to have ever left Earth’s orbit (as much as OMEGA’s marketing department might try and convince you otherwise).

Now, in 2022, there’s another brand that can join the rarefied club of ‘space watches’ – Panerai. It might not be the first, but it’s unequivocally the first Italian watch brand to make it into space, and we’d argue probably the most stylish watch brand to ever grace a spacefarer’s wrist.

On the 19th of January, Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov, the current commander of Expedition 66 to the International Space Station Expedition, wore a Panerai Radiomir (ref. PAM210) during some extra-vehicular activity. Russia and Italy might have beef at the moment over Ukraine, but we’d say that Paneristi across Italy and the world would be very pleased to see a Radiomir in space.

This officially makes Panerai the 7th wristwatch brand to be directly exposed to outer space, along with OMEGA, Glycine, Bulova, Fortis, Flyta and Seiko. (Other watch brands that have made it to space, such as Casio, haven’t been directly exposed to space.)

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A retro dive watch like the Radiomir perhaps isn’t the first watch you’d think of when choosing a watch to wear in outer space, it’s actually a surprisingly good choice. Its large 45mm case, ultra-legible design, hefty construction and its shock-absorbent, hand-wound movement are all real pluses for an astronaut or cosmonaut.

The ref. PAM210 was produced from 2005 to 2012, which means this Radiomir is potentially Shkaplerov’s personal piece. This gives Panerai even more credibility, as it’s not just some cynical brand exercise. Panerais are officially tough enough to make it in outer space. As if you needed another excuse to get one for yourself…

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A Reddit thread where members of Reddit’s r/AskMen share “the best advice you’ve ever been given” is now trending. It has 16.2k upvotes and 6.1k comments.

Some of the responses are cliched. Others make you think. Others are genius.

Few would change your life, but quite a few will make you go “huh.”

Have at them, below.

“Don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm,” the top comment reads. This was backed up by such remarks as: “We often burn ourselves out to provide for families even extended families” and “It’s a hellhole vicious cycle, and usually end up broken and void.”

Another smart remark was: “Motivation isn’t reliable, you need discipline.”

Further hard hitters included: “The worst lies are the ones you tell to yourself,” “Don’t waste your life doing something that you don’t want to do,” and “have the courage to be disliked.”

More intelligent responses talked about career (“figuring out what you DON’T want to do with your life is going to be more important than finding what you do want to do”), forward planning (“will this action/decision make future me happy or sad/angry?”) and neurotic introspection (“It’s not about you”).

 “No one thinks about you as much as you do”.

r/AskMen Reddit user

Another cracker showed you how to not have a boring life: “All things in moderation, including moderation.”

And then there were the uplifting remarks which might help you out in a crisis: “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”

“Insecurity shouts. Confidence is quiet.”

r/AskMen Reddit user

To finish, some of our other favourite comments encouraged men to check themselves before they wrecked themselves (“If it smells like shit everywhere you go, you might want to check your shoes”) keep other people’s mental health in mind (“every person you meet has an ocean of thoughts just like yours. Keep that in mind when judging others”) and be patient when cutting wood (“Measure twice, cut once”).

They were also recommended to “Never accept criticism from somebody who you wouldn’t ask for advice” and not to take advice “from people you don’t want to end up like.”

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Tennis is supposed to be a sophisticated sport, but recent scenes at big international tournaments this year – including at the 2022 Australian Open – are increasingly giving fans pause.

The latest incident? Men’s world No. 3 Alexander Zverev has been booted out of the Mexican Open and faces serious punishment after violently threatening an umpire.

The 24-year-old German and partner Brazil’s Marcelo Melo narrowly lost their first-round game to Britain’s Lloyd Glasspool and Finland’s Harri Heliövaara in a doubles match, after a contentious line call during a tie-break.

Zverev and Melo were dismayed by the call, with Zverev screaming at the umpire to “look where the ball bounced… 8-6 in the tiebreak… for f***s sake… it’s f***ing your line… you f***ing idiot.” with the umpire issuing him with a code violation for the tirade.

Then, after perfunctorily shaking his opponents’ hands, Zverev attacked the umpire’s chair multiple times with his racket – forcing the umpire to dodge his blows – all the while continuing to curse.

The ATP responded quickly, kicking Zverev out of the tournament effective immediately. There are already calls for Zverev, who’s a notorious racket-smasher, to be suspended from the ATP Tour and commentators expect the German will be hit with some hefty fines. For reference, Australia’s Nick Kyrgios was banned from the tour for 16 weeks and fined US$113,000 for verbally abusing an umpire in 2019 – so you’d expect Zverev to get stung even worse.

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But this all comes back to a broader issue with tennis: for a sport that’s supposed to be more genteel than others (and one that hands out harsher punishments to offending players than most) why do tennis players frequently behave so disrespectfully?

From Novak Djokovic flouting Australian rules and norms by trying to get into the country while unvaccinated, Serena Williams having tantrums at the umpire, Bernard Tomic ‘the Tank Engine’ acting like a spoilt brat or indeed Zverev’s violent act, the tennis world and fans seem to have a bizarrely high tolerance for players’ bad behaviour.

People often point the finger at footballers or rugby players as being badly behaved – and yes, many are – but there seems to be a double standard with tennis at play. Tennis also seems to be much worse than other individual sports, too: you don’t see golfers, surfers or sprinters acting up in the same way tennis players do. Or, at least, it’s far less common.

It’s not just tennis players who behave badly these days, either – it’s the fans, too. The ‘siuuu’ chant that went viral at the 2022 Australian Open (ironically, imported from the football world), was truly embarrassing to observe. It confused players and commentators alike, and sure, it might not have been booing, but it was just as bad.

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There’s definitely an argument to be made that if tennis is to survive, it needs to become less stuffy. From relaxing dress codes at Wimbledon to being more tolerant of spirited crowds (what other major international sports shooshes crowds during gameplay?), there’s plenty tennis could do to better keep up with the times.

But we as fans really need to ask ourselves why we put up with such diva behaviour from tennis stars, and what we can do to make tennis a more inclusive, friendlier, enjoyable sport. For a start, maybe more respect for the umpire…

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