North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is en route to China aboard one of his heavily armored, fortress-style trains, state media reported Monday.The 41-year-old dictator is expected to arrive in Beijing on Tuesday to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Kims visit marks his first trip to Beijing since 2019 and comes as Pyongyang seeks to bolster ties with both China and Russia.The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japans surrender in World War II, highlighting Beijings efforts to showcase military power and deepen alliances at a time of heightened global tensions.TRUMP REMAINS 'RECEPTIVE' TO DIALOGUE WITH KIM JONG UN DESPITE REPORTED LETTER SNUBAccording to Chinese news agency Yonhap News, Kims train, dubbed Taeyangho, which means "moving fortress", will make sure the dictator is fully protected in transit.The North Korean train is bulletproof and travels at a slow speed of around 60 kilometers per hour.The journey to Beijing is expected to take about 20 hours to cover the 1,300-kilometer route, slowed by the trains heavy armor and rail conditions in North Korea.Yonhap also reported that the train typically carries between 10 and 15 carriages, some reserved exclusively for Kim, such as a private bedroom.Other carriages house security guards and medical staff, per the Associated Press.NORTH KOREA BREAKS SILENCE ON TRUMP'S RETURN, SENDS MESSAGE FROM 'ROCKET MAN'The armored train may also have conference rooms, audience chambers and bedrooms.On Monday, Kim Chon-il, director of the North Korean foreign ministrys press and information department, confirmed the leaders departure on a private train."Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, left here for Beijing by his private train on Sept. 1 to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War," Korean Central News Agency reported, citing the ministry official.Kim is accompanied by senior party and government officials, including Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, KCNA added.RUSSIA'S LAVROV WARNS US AGAINST 'EXPLOITING' ALLIANCES AS HE MEETS WITH KIM JONG UN IN NORTH KOREAThe military parade in Beijing will see thousands of troops march through Tiananmen Square in a 70-minute display featuring Chinas latest weaponry.The visit comes shortly after South Korean President Lee Jae Myungs high-profile trip to the United States and meeting Donald Trump last month, where he emphasized trilateral cooperation to counter North Koreas advancing nuclear and missile programs.Traveling by armored train to high-profile events is a family tradition for North Koreas ruling dynasty.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPKims father, Kim Jong Il, also relied on rail travel, reportedly due to a fear of flying.Kim has continued the practice, including on his last trip to Beijing in 2019 and two meetings with Putin since Russias invasion of Ukraine.

"House of Cards" actress Robin Wright touted fleeing the U.S. Saturday after finding her new home abroad more enjoyable."America is a s---show," Wright told The Times of London.The Golden Globe-winning actress has been working in the United Kingdom and spending time with her family."I love being in this country. Theres a freedom of self here. People are so kind," she said.ELLEN DEGENERES SHOWS OFF COUNTRY LIFE IN UK AFTER FLEEING US FOLLOWING TRUMP'S 2024 PRESIDENTIAL WINShe elaborated, "Theyre living. Theyre not in the car in traffic, panicked on a phone call, eating a sandwich. Thats most of America. Everythings rush, competition and speed."Wright, 59, told The Times that she plans to rent a home on the English seaside with her family and dogs."Its liberating to be done," she said. "Be done with searching, looking and getting 60 percent of what you wanted."Wright isn't the first Hollywood celebrity to speak poorly of living in the U.S.STAR WARS ACTOR MARK HAMILL REVEALS HE CONSIDERED LEAVING THE US WHEN TRUMP WON REELECTIONHollywood stars have repeatedly threatened to leave the country over President Donald Trump.Whoopi Goldberg, Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer, George Lopez and others vowed to move if he won in 2016. More recently, Sharon Stone, Cher and Barbra Streisand said they would leave if Trump won again in 2024.Only a few stars have followed through. Rosie O'Donnell as well as Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi announced they had left the U.S. following Trump's re-election.Wright is also known for "The Princess Bride," "Forrest Gump," "Wonder Woman" and director Zack Snyder's "Justice League."She did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu may not be ready for the teams season-opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after he underwent emergency appendectomy surgery last week.Ekwonu, 24, went to the team facility last weekend complaining of stomach pain. He was checked by the teams medical staff, who recommended emergency surgery.Panthers coach Dave Canales told reporters last Wednesday that Ekwonu would be "day-to-day, all the way up until the game."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEkwonu did not participate in the team's practice on Monday, per the team's website.The Panthers selected Ekwonu with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the North Carolina State product has been durable through his first three seasons in the NFL. Ekwonu started all 17 games in each of his first two seasons and started 15 of 17 games last season.Players recovery times for appendix procedures vary. Then-Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed only eight days in 2022, while former Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari missed three games that same season after the procedure.DAK PRESCOTT REACTS TO MICAH PARSONS TRADE TO PACKERS: 'I WASNT SURPRISED'If Ekwonu is unable to start against the Jaguars, the team will likely turn to backup Yosh Nijman.Nijman is set to enter his sixth season in the NFL. He spent the first three seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers and the last two with the Panthers.The 29-year-old started 25 of the 83 games he appeared in. Last season, he started three games at right tackle when Taylor Moton was injured.The Panthers play the Jaguars on the road on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. ET.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Micah Parsons' back issue might be something after all.While some viewed his "back tightness" designation at Dallas Cowboys camp as a way to mask the fact he didnt have his desired long-term contract extension, the newest Green Bay Packers edge rusher reportedly might need an epidural to play this Sunday in his team debut against the Detroit Lions.Parsons is reportedly dealing with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back, per ESPN, which could require an injection to play.The report adds that Parsons was prescribed a "five-day course of prednisone," which is an anti-inflammatory agent used to help with back tightness. He was also on a physical therapy program with the Cowboys until he was dealt this past Thursday for two first-round picks and All-Pro defensive tackle Kenny Clark.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMParsons, though, was seen at Packers practice on Monday, which was his first time participating anywhere this preseason after sitting out during his contract saga in Dallas.Parsons was considered a limited participant.DAK PRESCOTT REACTS TO MICAH PARSONS TRADE TO PACKERS: 'I WASNT SURPRISED'So, given Parsons status, its not entirely certain he will be available for his new team to start the 2025 NFL season.The Packers swooped in with an offer Cowboys owner Jerry Jones liked, and they got the deal that shocked the football world done on Thursday morning. While Jones defended trading away the four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro edge rusher, the Packers made him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history with a four-year, $188 million contract.Parsons $47 million per year on that deal blows the previous league-record deals given to Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett ($40 million) and Pittsburgh Steelers stud T.J. Watt ($41 million) earlier this offseason.Parsons arrival in Green Bay has his new teammates giddy to see what he can add to their defense. Left tackle Rasheed Walker, who was a Penn State teammate of Parsons during their college days, even believes the move has them Super Bowl bound."I think it upped our chances by a lot," he said Monday, per ESPN. "We got a solid pass rush across the whole line. I dont think no ones gonna be able to throw the ball like that on us. Its gonna open up opportunities for our DBs and our offense, so yeah, I feel like Micahs gonna have a good presence on the field and its gonna really be advantageous to us."The key is having Parsons available on the field. Its early in the first game week of the season, but Parsons situation is worth monitoring as the week gets closer to the weekend and a highly anticipated debut for the newest Packers star.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro on Monday accused the United States of seeking a regime change in his country amid a naval buildup in the Caribbean.The military deployment was authorized by President Donald Trump in an effort to disrupt drug cartel activity, as part of his broader border policy. However, Maduro said the buildup is an intervention in his country's affairs."They are seeking a regime change through military threat," Maduro told journalists, officials, and uniformed military brass in Caracas, echoing comments last week by his government's representative at the United Nations.CHINA CONDEMNS US MILITARY BUILDUP OFF VENEZUELA COAST AS FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN REGIONAL AFFAIRS"Venezuela is confronting the biggest threat that has been seen on our continent in the last 100 years," Maduro added. "A situation like this has never been seen."Maduro said Venezuela won't bow to threats and that it was "super-prepared."The Trump administration has accused Maduro of engaging in drug trafficking, going so far as to announce a $50 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction.U.S. WARSHIPS TO PATROL INTERNATIONAL WATERS AROUND VENEZUELA AS TRUMP VOWS TO STOP CARTELS"These cartels have engaged in historic violence and terror throughout our hemisphereand around the globethat has destabilized the economies and internal security of countries, while also flooding the United States with deadly drugs, violent criminals, and vicious gangs," Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said during an Aug. 19 news conference."This requires a whole-of-government effort, and through coordination with regional partners, the Department of Defense will undoubtedly play an important role in meeting the Presidents objective to eliminate the ability of these cartels to threaten the territory, safety, and security of the United States and its people," Parnell added. "As a matter of security and policy, we do not speculate on future operations."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital has reached out to the White House.

Cole Hauser has experienced some odd fan encounters after gaining fame as Rip Wheeler on "Yellowstone.""Ive had some old women grab my a--," Hauser, 50, told Page Six."Its been a little bit a little bit strange," he explained. "But for the most part of it, everyones been very respectful. But I think when the older ladies get a few drinks in them, they get a little aggressive."While "Yellowstone" shot Hauser into mainstream success, the actor first appeared in movies such as "Good Will Hunting" and "Dazed and Confused."YELLOWSTONE SPIN-OFF RUMORS SWIRL: WILD THEORIES, DREAM CASTING AND WHAT'S REALLY TRUEHauser will be returning to the "Yellowstone" universe after the original series ended with season five.Fox News Digital confirmed that Hauser and Kelly Reilly will be reprising their roles as Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton in the "Yellowstone" spin-off that has a working title of "The Dutton Ranch."The new series' storyline will pick up from where the "Yellowstone" series finale left off.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSA description of the show reads, "Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler are grateful for the peace they sought, fought, and nearly died for with their 7,000-acre Dutton Ranch. With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter becomes the man he's supposed to be."Academy Award nominee, Annette Bening, will be joining the cast as Beulah Jackson, "the powerful, cunning and charming head of a major ranch in Texas.""Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan will serve as producer on the show, alongside Reilly and Hauser.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe fifth season of "Yellowstone" saw the death of the show's main character, John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner.Hauser previously gave fans a hint at the "Yellowstone" spin-off while finishing up filming for the original show."Im so focused on finishingYellowstonethe way it needs to be finished right now well, just the show itself," Hauser told Country Living. "Well see where that leads.""But I know that theres some stuff on the horizon when it comes to Taylors ideas for Kelly Reilly and myself, and some of the other cast," he added. "Im excited to see where he goes creatively with that. But right now, its just: Lets finish strong; lets do the best we can."Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report.

Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford should be set for Sundays home opener against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Sean McVay.There had been questions about Staffords health throughout the offseason, as a back ailment had him starting off slower than the rest of his Rams teammates. But McVay expects Stafford, as well as left tackle Alaric Jackson, to be available for Week 1.Stafford missed all of training camp due to an aggravated disc in his back.He received an epidural injection to alleviate the pain, and he wasnt a full practice participant until Aug. 18.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut since hes returned, Stafford hasnt had any setbacks, which has his head coach feeling confident in the 37-year-olds abilities going up against a tough Texans squad to kick off the new season.McVay hasnt been as concerned as fans, though, throughout this Stafford situation.RAMS' MATTHEW STAFFORD RETURNS TO PRACTICE AFTER MISSING TIME DUE TO BACK INJURY"I thought he did a good job today," McVay told reporters on Aug. 18. "We had 26 plays of team, and he did a really nice job of managing the huddle. I thought he saw the field well. I thought he went where the ball should go, and there was some good competitive work on both sides today."The Rams have been taking things cautiously with the former No. 1 overall pick out of Georgia, saying at the time the situation was "very fluid" because they didnt want to say for certain that he would be available Week 1.Now that the season is about to begin, McVay made that designation and the Rams are ready to roll.Los Angeles is hoping to defend its NFC West title from a year ago, edging out the Seattle Seahawks by a tiebreak despite both having a 10-7 record at the end of the regular season.A key to doing so is having a healthy Stafford under center throughout the season. McVay and the rest of the Rams understand how important Staffords performance is to their Super Bowl hopes.Stafford threw for 3,762 yards with 20 touchdowns to eight interceptions over 16 games last season. He owned a 65.8% completion rate in his 16th NFL season.While his main target, Puka Nacua, remains in his huddle, theres a new look at wide receiver as Davante Adams fills the void left by Cooper Kupp, who was traded to the rival Seahawks this offseason.Staffords backup this season is Jimmy Garoppolo, who would replace him in a time of need for McVay.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Selena Gomez celebrated her final days of being a single woman as she prepares to marry music producer Benny Blanco.Gomez stunned in an all-white bikini while enjoying time on the beach as she shared behind-the-scenes snaps and videos from her bachelorette party in Cabo.The 33-year-old actress accessorized with a white veil that said "bride to be."The photos and videos showcased a fun-filled time with decorations geared towards the big "I Do." In one snap, Gomez sat underneath big balloon letters that spelled out "Mrs. Levin."SELENA GOMEZ WEARS NOTHING BUT SATIN LINGERIE IN SULTRY SELFIEAPP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INSTAGRAM POSTGomez and Blanco, known legally as Benjamin Joseph Levin, announced their engagement in December 2024.The "Only Murders in the Building" star posted photos displaying a large engagement ring on her finger with the caption "forever begins now."Blanco commented on the post, writing, "Hey wait thats my wife."SELENA GOMEZ REVEALS HER STANDARDS FOR ANYONE SHE DATESThe couple is rumored to have begun dating around Gomez's birthday in 2023, but the former Disney Channel star confirmed the news in December of that year.Gomez and Blanco have kept the intimate details of their proposal a secret. "That I want to save for our kids," the actress told Interview. "It was really sweet, and the right things were said."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSBlanco expanded a little bit, adding, "It was the sickest surprise that she had no idea about, and it couldnt have come at a better time because I was starting to f--- up. The thing that makes me so crazy is, youre getting engaged, and right before, theyre like, Show me how good of a liar you are. Sneak around and try to do this perfect thing without me knowing.""At the end, she was starting to get upset because she was like, 'Why arent you coming home tonight?' And I was like, Oh, Im just at my friends." I almost did it early. But I nailed it, I think."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERIt's unclear when the two will actually marry."I couldn't be more excited," Gomez said during an August appearance on "Therapuss with Jake Shane." "I'm really, I just have never really felt so sure about something."When asked how the wedding planning was going, Gomez claimed the two were busy working on their "own personal endeavors." Blanco and Gomez plan to focus on "all the nitty-gritty" soon.

Former Obama advisor Van Jones has had it with employees bringing their politics to work, saying it has gotten "ridiculous" and it is time to "move on."Multiple companies have turned against activism in the workplace, a remarkable shift from the early 2020s when DEI, social responsibility and corporate-sponsored activism were ubiquitous."For some companies, the new message to employees is Check your politics and your activism at the door when you come to work," CNN host Abby Phillip told her panel Saturday. "CEOs are making one thing clear, The office is not the public square, and theyre probably not wrong about that."NEWSROOMS FACING INMATES-RUNNING-THE-ASYLUM SITUATION WITH LIBERAL STAFFERS RULING THE ROOST, WATCHDOGS SAYHOLLYWOOD'S 'PROGRESSIVE SNOWFLAKE ERA' IS OVER WITH SHOWS NOW 'HOT, HORNY AND WHITE,' NYT GUEST ESSAY SAYSPhillip added that politics has seeped into nearly every corner of society in recent years, "And its not to say that you cant have free speech in your life, but employers are just like, Do your job and dont do anything else."Jones, who has had a lengthy history of progressive activism himself, agreed. While once sympathetic to the mindset of such activists, he said their time has passed."This is not going to make me popular, but I'm not mad [about the change], because it got ridiculous," he said. "I mean, Im an employer and at a certain point, your Slack channel just turns into Vietnam every other day because something happened that had nothing to do with the workplace."He noted the headache of having to bring in counselors for such moments of crisis, saying, "This is not camp, guys, were trying to make money."CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"So, I enjoyed the moment, for a while, where we were having our reckonings about everything. We done wrecked, okay?" he said, sparking laughter. "We went from reckoning to wrecked. We need to move on.""I take a similar approach," CNN global affairs commentator Sabrina Singh replied. "I think what you do in your own free time, whether you want to participate in political activism or whatever it is, whatever cause you take up, I think you have to do that on your own time."Phillip recalled working on a book about activist Jesse Jackson, noting how he once pressured companies from the outside to adopt more progressive policies. Years later, she said, public perception shifted after a flood of corporate PR statements so much so that "people may have gotten fooled that these corporations were doing anything other than what they needed to do to survive."Republican strategist Lance Trover noted the historic moment of bipartisan agreement on the show."You need to mark this moment in this show down," he said. "This may be where we all agree here at this table, here tonight. I mean, yeah, Welcome to the real world, Gen-Z wokesters.' I dont know what to tell you."

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has blasted The New York Times for its reporting on a convicted Jamaican murderer who was deported by the Trump administration in July.The Times ran its headline as,"The Man Whod Served His Time In U.S. Is Deported to an African Prison." The first sentence of the article explained how Orville Etoria had shot and killed a man in Brooklyn nearly 30 years ago."DISGRACEFUL AND DISGUSTING! The failing @NYTimes is peddling another disgusting sob story for a criminal illegal alien. Orville Etoria was convicted of MURDER. It is absolutely revolting that the New York Times is actively defending convicted murderers over American citizens. DHS will continue enforcing the law at full speedwithout apology," DHS responded in a post on X on Monday, accusing the publication of downplaying the seriousness of Etorias horrific 1996 crime.KRISTI NOEM REBUKES NYC MAYORAL CANDIDATE ZOHRAN MAMDANI OVER ICE 'ABDUCTION' CLAIMSEtoria was sentenced to 25 years to life and given a deportation order in 2009.As well as murder, DHS has said Etorias criminal history included armed robbery, possession of a weapon, and forcible theft.During his sentence at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in New York, Etoria earned a bachelors degree via the Hudson Link program at Mercy College and graduated in 2018. He also pursued a masters in divinity.After Etoria was released in 2021, the Biden administration allowed him to remain in the U.S. so long as he checked in with ICE and despite the standing deportation order.ICE RAMPS UP ARRESTS OF CONVICTED CRIMINALS AS RIOTS RAGE IN BLUE CITY: 'YOU WILL NOT STOP US'This summer, the Trump administration ordered Etoria to be deported to Eswatini, a small southern African country where he's not a citizen.In July, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the deportation of five deportees from Vietnam, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, including Etoria."A safe third country deportation flight to Eswatini in Southern Africa has landed. This flight took individuals so uniquely barbaric that their home countries refused to take them back," DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X at the time."These depraved monsters have been terrorizing American communities," she continued, adding that they are now "off of American soil," she added.DHS said Jamaica and other countries refused to accept Eswatini, though Jamaican officials have since disputed that claim."Orville Etoria, an illegal alien from Jamaica, is a convicted MURDERER Sixteen years later this MURDERER is off our streets and OUT of our country. President Trump and Secretary Noem are using every tool available to get criminal illegal aliens out of American communities and out of our country," DHS said in a statement to Fox News Digital.Etoria remains in Africa alongside the four others.