Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s fight over the French winery they once owned together is coming to a head and reigniting older conflicts, as new legal documents allege a “history of physical abuse of Jolie” on the part of Pitt prior to their fateful plane ride in 2016. On Thursday, Jolie filed a motion with the Los Angeles Superior Court, a copy of which CNN has obtained, wherein she claims that she attempted to sell Pitt her stake in the Miraval winery and that their negotiations ultimately broke down after Pitt conditioned the sale on Jolie signing an NDA that “prohibited Jolie from speaking (other than in court) about Pitt’s abuse of Jolie and their children by attempting to tie Pitt’s personal reputation to Miraval’s business.” This week’s new filing stems from Pitt’s 2022 lawsuit, in which he claimed that he and Jolie had an agreement that neither would sell their stake in the winery without the other’s consent. In a June 2023 filing, he alleged that Jolie’s sale of her stake in the winery was “vindictive” after an “adverse custody ruling.” Jolie also claims in Thursday’s filing that Pitt’s “history of physical abuse of Jolie started well before the family’s September 2016 plane trip from France to Los Angeles,” but does not go into further detail about the alleged prior abuse. “At trial, Jolie will prove through testimony, emails, photographs, and other evidence why Pitt was so concerned about his own misconduct that he blew up his own deal to purchase Jolie’s interest in Miraval because she refused to agree to his new, expansive NDA,” the filing reads. Jolie claims in the filing on Thursday that she agreed to sign an NDA that was “limited to not disparaging Miraval’s wine business” as part of her initial deal to sell Pitt her stake in the winery, which they were close to finalizing at the time. Pitt had previously claimed in his June 2023 amended complaint that after Jolie would not agree to sign his NDA, she proposed an even broader NDA that “would have provided that “[o]ther than in court pleadings or testimony, neither party shall directly or through a party’s representatives make in a public forum any derogatory remark about the other party.” CNN has reached out to a representative for Pitt seeking comment on the new allegations outlined in Thursday’s filing. “Mr. Pitt refused to purchase Ms. Jolie’s interest when she would not be silenced by his NDA. By refusing to buy her interest but then suing her, Mr. Pitt put directly at issue why that NDA was so important to him and what he hoped it would bury: his abuse of Ms. Jolie and their family,” Paul Murphy, Jolie’s attorney, told CNN in a statement on Thursday. “After eight months of delays, this motion asks the Court to force Mr. Pitt to finally produce that evidence.” Jolie never ended up pressing charges against Pitt in relation to the 2016 altercation, according to the filing, because she believed “the best course was for Pitt to accept responsibility and help the family recover from the post-traumatic stress he caused.” CNN previously reported that Pitt was not arrested or charged in connection with the 2016 incident after the FBI completed its investigation, and a representative for Pitt disputed Jolie’s account of that incident included in an October 2022 filing. Pitt’s representative said in a statement to CNN at the time that “Brad has accepted responsibility for what he did but will not for things he didn’t do.” In October 2021, Jolie sold her half of the winery to Tenute del Mondo, a subsidiary of Stoli Group, controlled by Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler. The ongoing legal proceedings and “Pitt’s unyielding attempts to control and punish Jolie continue to take a huge emotional and financial toll on her and their family,” the filing reads. “Jolie longs for their family to be able to heal and their children to be spared further pain and trauma, and truly wishes Pitt would want the same too.” Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt in 2016. They were declared legally single in 2019, and a joint custody arrangement was established in 2021. Legal proceedings as they pertain to the Miraval dispute also remain ongoing. The former couple purchased the country estate and winery in the south of France in 2008. Source: CNN

Doctors have declared Biden "healthy" and "vigorous." At 80 years of age, he is the oldest person to serve as US president and is readying for an expected second run in 2024. United States President Joe Biden has been declared "fit for duty" following a a three-hour physical examination on Thursday. The results of the exam were keenly awaited as the 80-year-old gears up for his expected run for a second term in 2024. What did Biden's doctor say? Some relatively minor issues were found during the extensive testing at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. That included removing a lesion from his chest. However, doctors declared him free of symptoms of long COVID after his double bout of the virus last year. "President Biden remains a healthy, vigorous, 80-year-old male, who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those of as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief," Biden's doctor, Kevin O'Connor, said in a letter published by the White House. "The president remains fit for duty, and fully executes all of his responsibilities without any exemptions or accommodations." The doctor reported that Biden was clear of any serious neurological problems such as "stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's or ascending lateral sclerosis." Joe Biden and a potential second run for office Biden is the oldest person ever to serve as US president. In an interview with PBS last week, he said anyone concerned about his age should "watch me" as president. However, several surveys indicate that voters have concerns about his ability to serve four more years if he wins a second term. He would be 86 by the end of a second term, 13 years older than the average life expectancy for males in the US.

The physical condition of former health minister and Awami League presidium member Mohammad Nasim is very critical. The information was confirmed by his son Tanvir Shakil Joy. He informed the newsmen about it on Saturday and sought doa from all for his recovery. Mohammad Nasim is currently being treated with ventilator at the ICU of a private hospital in the capital. Joy said that the physicians will take their further decision after 72 hours. The former health minister was tested corona positive and suffered a stroke on Friday early morning. As his condition deteriorated he was undergone a successful surgery. AH  

The physical condition of former health minister and Awami League presidium member Mohammad Nasim has deteriorated. He suffered a brain stroke at 5:30 am on Friday and was undergoing surgery. The family members sought doa from the countrymen for his recovery. Mohammad Nasim’s son and former Member of Parliament Tanvir Shakil Joy said that his father was scheduled to shift at the cabin from ICU. But his condition deteriorated due to a sudden stroke. At this condition it is not possible to shift him in CMH. Mohammad Nasim was detected with coronavirus in the medical report on June 1. Earlier he was admitted at the Bangladesh Specialized Hospital at Shyamali in the capital for weakness. He is currently undergoing treatment there. AH   

Begum Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam alleged that truly there is no match between the submitted medical board report and Begum Zia’s current health condition. Her allegation came in after visiting the imprisoned BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia who is undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University on Monday. Family members of Begum Zia entered at the BSMMU at around 3 pm to visit the BNP Chairperson. After visiting her Khaleda Zia’s sister Selima Islam told the newsmen, the physical condition of Begum Khaleda Zia is very bad. She is suffering from abdominal pain. She is unable to walk properly. She cannot eat properly. Her treatment is not going on accordingly. How she will survive there? She also said, Khaleda Zia’s diabetes is not under control. Her blood sugar level never comes down 12. It remains 14 to 15 levels. Today it is 15. Whether Begum Zia said anything about release on parole- when asked about this Selima Islam said, I had no conversation with her in this matter. They did not grant bail to Khaleda Zia. They could grant her bail considering her physical condition. Bail does not mean release. Begum Khaleda Zia also commented that the issue of not granting bail is unprecedented. AH        

The physical condition of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader is improving day by day. Quader also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister is at present undergoing treatment at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. His blood pressure has become normal. Kidneys are functioning normally and infections are under control. Director of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and neurologist Professor Dr. Abu Nasar Rizvi delivered the information on Friday quoting cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Sibastan Kumar Sami, the senior member of the medical team formed for treatment of Obaidul Quader. Later the matter was informed through a notice signed by road transport and highways division Deputy Chief Information Officer Md. Abu Naser. Abu Nasar Rizvi said, the minister was better today than the previous day. His heart is functioning without any artificial support. Obaidul Quader (67) is suffering from heart disease, diabetes and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). He was admitted at BSMMU on Sunday morning with complain of breathlessness. Three coronary artery blockages were detected in his body following performing angiogram. Quader was shifted to Singapore Mount Elizabeth Hospital on Monday afternoon with an air ambulance for better treatment.   The medical board is briefing Obaidul Quader’s wife Isratunnesa Quader and BSMMU physician Abu Nasar Rizvi everyday about his condition. Dr. Rizvi is informing the newsmen of the country about Quader’s health condition through video message. AH    

Director of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Brigadier General Abdullah Al Harun commented that the physical condition of imprisoned BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia is not risky. He said this to the newsmen at 12:30 pm on Sunday. Abdullah Al Harun said, the five member medical board has suggested for admitting Begum Khaleda Zia at BSMMU. He said, the physicians of the board have submitted the medical report of Khaleda Zia to me in due time. I will send the report to jail directorate today. Head of the medical board formed for treatment of Khaleda Zia, Professor of medicine department MA Jalil said, we have handed over the report mentioning what steps are to be needed for treatment of Khaleda Zia. There are many things to be needed for her treatment. Suggestion was also given on where she needs to be treated. As well as details of diseases were also mentioned. Earlier, at around 11:45 am head of the medical board Professor MA Jalil handed over the report to BSMMU Director Brigadier General Abdullah Al Harun. Other board members- Professor of cardiology department Dr. Harisul Haque, Professor of orthopedic department Dr. Abu Zafar Biru, Assistant Professor of ophthalmology department Dr. Tarique Reza Ali and Assistant Professor of physical medicine department Dr. Badrunnesa were also present at that time. Meanwhile, at a press conference on Sunday at Nayapaltan in the capital BNP standing committee member Dr. Khondoker Mosharraf Hossain commented that Begum Khaleda Zia’s treatment is not possible with the obedient physicians of the government. He urged for taking steps for Khaleda Zia’s treatment according to her required physicians. Earlier on April 7, Begum Khaleda Zia was taken to BSMMU for health checkup. Being convicted in Zia Orphanage Trust graft case Khaleda Zia was awarded five years imprisonment on February 8. From that day she is imprisoned at the old central jail at Nazimuddin Road in the capital as the lone captive. AH   

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is going to brief about the latest physical condition of writer professor Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. It is known that on Sunday at 11:00 am in a press conference the latest physical condition of him will be informed in details. ISPR confirmed this in a message on Saturday night. Earlier Saturday afternoon during the program on the campus of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Dr. Zafar Iqbal was attacked with a sharp weapon by Fayzur Rahman standing behind the professor. He was immediately taken to Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet after rescuing from a bleeding condition and there a surgery was done. Later, Saturday night in Prime Minister's directive an air ambulance brought him to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka. He is undergoing treatment under a five-member medical board. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed condemnation over the incident of attack on Shahjalal University teacher Professor Dr. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal. She also directed authorities concerned to take immediate action against the perpetrator. FU