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  • Homemade potato launcher sparks New York wildfire

    Homemade potato launcher sparks New York wildfire

    No lives were lost A wildfire in the US was shockingly not caused by gender reveal parties but a homemade potato launcher that sparked damage across 40 acres. On Saturday, Riley County Fire District teams worked to contain a grass fire that destroyed multiple acres of land, reports News Radio. The blaze is understood to […]

    4 years ago

  • Royal fans convinced Queen dropped hidden clues about Ukraine support

    Royal fans convinced Queen dropped hidden clues about Ukraine support

    ‘She was as insightful and perspicacious as ever, very interested in what’s going on’ Many believe that during the Queen’s meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister she was subtly paying tribute to the people of Ukraine. Amid the continued shelling of Ukraine – an event that has left people forced to hide in bomb shelters […]

    4 years ago

  • Who is Vladimir Putin’s lover Alina Kabaeva? Here is everything you need to know

    Who is Vladimir Putin’s lover Alina Kabaeva? Here is everything you need to know

    From the Olympics to Parliament Following the news that Russian President Vladimir Putin had sequestered his lover, Alina Kabaeva, and their kids in Switzerland, many people had questions about Putin’s mystery boo. Related Links: Vladimir Putin hiding lover Alina Kabaeva and their kids in Switzerland Putin’s past passions Vladimir Putin married Lyudmila Shkrebneva in 1983, […]

    4 years ago

  • Trump’s terrifyingly stupid idea to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    Trump’s terrifyingly stupid idea to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

    Trump might have just out trumped himself In a statement akin to his previous tone-deaf speeches, former President Donald Trump has suggested the US “bomb the s***’ out of Russia” under the guise of being China. Amidst the launch of his own “free speech” app, Trump has accidentally argued against free speech with yet another […]

    4 years ago

  • Homes Under The Hammer star sobs as purchase for Ukrainian children ‘rejected’

    Homes Under The Hammer star sobs as purchase for Ukrainian children ‘rejected’

    The TV vet visited Costco to try and buy Calpol for families fleeing Ukraine Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts broke down outside the supermarket as he shared the news that his purchase for Ukrainian children had been “rejected.” The 58-year-old TV veteran took a trip to Costco in the hopes of buying Calpol […]

    4 years ago

  • Hugh Grant tells Nigel Farage to ‘go f*** yourself’ in response to new campaign

    Hugh Grant tells Nigel Farage to ‘go f*** yourself’ in response to new campaign

    There’s a reason Grant is so beloved, as evidenced here In response to Nigel Farage’s new campaign hoping to “kill off Boris Johnson’s ruinous green agenda”, Hugh Grant promptly told the politician to “go f**k yourself.” Grant is the prime minister of people’s dreams thanks to Christmas classic Love, Actually – and while he may […]

    4 years ago

  • Bill Gates sends stern warning to everyone on Earth about Elon Musk

    Bill Gates sends stern warning to everyone on Earth about Elon Musk

    Basically, we’re all poor Bill Gates has issued a warning to the world about Elon Musk, urging people to think properly before investing in cryptocurrencies. While a battle of the billionaires sounds interesting by concept, the reality is actually a lot nerdier than initially thought. There’s no Hunger Games-style arena nor Mortal Kombat level fighting […]

    4 years ago

  • Italy captures over £118m in yachts and properties from Russian oligarchs

    Italy captures over £118m in yachts and properties from Russian oligarchs

    One property belongs to a Russian Parliamentary member Italian officials have seized villas and yachts owned by five Russian oligarchs, with the absolute value totalling a staggering $156m. Amid continued sanctions from Western nations and renewed pressure from world leaders, Italian police seized Sardinia, Lake Como and Tuscany properties from Russian billionaires. A list issued […]

    4 years ago

  • Taron Egerton collapses on stage on opening night of new show

    Taron Egerton collapses on stage on opening night of new show

    An understudy was able to finish the performance Taron Egerton has revealed that he collapsed on stage during the opening night of his new stage show alongside Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey. During the opening night of Mike Bartlett’s COCK on Saturday March 5, which explores the rise of sexual fluidity, Egerton, 32, collapsed suddenly and […]

    4 years ago

  • Vladimir Putin says western sanctions ‘equivalent to declaring war’

    Vladimir Putin says western sanctions ‘equivalent to declaring war’

    He still maintains that the invasion is going well Vladimir Putin says that Western sanctions are the “equivalent to declaring war” against Russia amid continuous attacks on the Ukrainian people. As the world looks on at the bravery of the Ukrainian people in the face of adversity, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a series […]

    4 years ago

  • Weight-loss jab now available at Boots and Lloyds Pharmacy

    Weight-loss jab now available at Boots and Lloyds Pharmacy

    Patients will need to meet a series of conditions A weight-loss injection has officially been rolled out across the UK and is now available at high-street shops like Boots and Lloyds Pharmacy. The injection, named Saxenda, mimics a hormone known as GLP1, which is usually excreted after a filling meal. Essentially, the jab mimics said […]

    4 years ago

  • Crochet babies are a thing, and they are here to give you nightmares

    Crochet babies are a thing, and they are here to give you nightmares

    TW: Great crafting, terrifying result Crochet babies may not sound too horrifying by concept alone, but as you will soon find out, the reality is a twisted mix between Chucky and every nan’s knitting pouch. Posting to the Facebook page “Yaasss Witches” on February 26, an unnamed person wrote “Cute crochet babies” alongside a series […]

    4 years ago

  • Shoppers livid after discovering Tesco is selling non-vegan fruit

    Shoppers livid after discovering Tesco is selling non-vegan fruit

    Who doesn’t love fruit with a side of dangerous pesticides? Shoppers are confused and angry after discovering that some fruit at Tesco is technically not vegan; yep, you read that right. While fruit itself is vegan, a coating on the food means that it can’t be legally labelled as vegan or vegetarian. One shopper said […]

    4 years ago

  • Scientists have created robot bugs- have they not watched Black Mirror?

    Scientists have created robot bugs- have they not watched Black Mirror?

    Does Black Mirror predict literally everything? Scientists had designed tiny robot bugs that can fit in hard to reach places, journey inhospitable environments, and hopefully not be hacked like in Netflix’s Black Mirror. Researchers at Swanson School of Engineering in Pennsylvania have created the bugs capable of doing jobs humans can not. “These robots could […]

    4 years ago

  • ‘Everyone who dies will die because of you’, Zelenskyy tells NATO

    ‘Everyone who dies will die because of you’, Zelenskyy tells NATO

    ‘All that the alliance was able to do today was to pass through its procurement system 50 tons of diesel fuel’ Amid the continued assault of Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised NATO, citing that “all the people who die from this day forward will also die because of you.” In a strongly-worded speech […]

    4 years ago

  • Kanye writes poem about divorce: ‘You’re a vegetable’

    Kanye writes poem about divorce: ‘You’re a vegetable’

    This is one of West’s more subdued statements Kanye West has written a poem about divorce amid his continued battle with ex-boo Kim Kardashian and her new boyfriend, SNL’s Pete Davidson. Following a judge’s approval for Kardashian to be declared legally single, West posted a poem to his Instagram, which has since received over 1m […]

    4 years ago

  • Horrifying footage shows press team being ambushed by Russian forces

    Horrifying footage shows press team being ambushed by Russian forces

    Two journalists were shot British journalists with Sky News were shot at following an ambush by Russian forces that left two injured, and thankfully, no deaths were reported. Sky News‘ chief correspondent, Stuart Ramsay, was travelling back to Kyiv from Bucha along with four colleagues when the Russian military ambushed their vehicle. In the Harrowing […]

    4 years ago

  • The Boys’ Antony Starr arrested on drunken assault charges

    The Boys’ Antony Starr arrested on drunken assault charges

    The victim needed four stitches Actor Antony Starr, best known for portraying evil superhero Homelander on Amazon Prime’s The Boys, has been arrested on drunken assault charges. The actor admitted to assaulting chef Bathuel Araujo while working with director Guy Ritchie in Spain and, upon arrest, spent two nights in a cell. The 46-year-old actor […]

    4 years ago

  • Sommelier fired from Salt Bae’s restaurant for ‘eating an avocado after 5.30pm’

    Sommelier fired from Salt Bae’s restaurant for ‘eating an avocado after 5.30pm’

    He referred to the restaurant chain as ‘Mcdonald’s for rich people’ A former sommelier from Salt Bae’s Knightsbridge restaurant has claimed he was fired after “eating an avocado past 5:30 pm” in the restaurant’s staff area. Branding the restaurant “Mcdonald’s for rich people”, former sommelier Guillermo Perez dished on his former employer Salt Bae and […]

    4 years ago

  • Plane journeys are taking hours longer as pilots avoid Ukrainian airspace

    Plane journeys are taking hours longer as pilots avoid Ukrainian airspace

    Some flights gained three hours In the midst of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the closing of airspace across Europe, airlines have found themselves hit with higher prices and longer flights. On February 27, the EU announced that “any plane owned, chartered or otherwise controlled by a Russian legal or natural person” would no longer […]

    4 years ago

  • What days you should work on four-day working week, according to an expert

    What days you should work on four-day working week, according to an expert

    Send this to your boss Amid mounting pressure on employers to offer varied work schedules, an author and four-day-work-week advocate has shared his thoughts on how your week should look. Joe Sanok’s new book Thursday is the new Friday details how to make the switch – but most importantly, how to do it well without […]

    4 years ago

  • Dad uses brutal post-it note to stop kids turning up heating

    Dad uses brutal post-it note to stop kids turning up heating

    We are more shocked the sticky note stayed up Just as the cost of living crisis grips the UK, a dad has shared his brutal approach to stopping his kids from turning up the heating. Remember those quizzes inside teen mags that picked your celebrity girlfriend or boyfriend? Well, this is the exact same, except […]

    4 years ago

  • Stalker ‘lived in attic and came out at night to film OnlyFans model’

    Stalker ‘lived in attic and came out at night to film OnlyFans model’

    He also planned to install a tracking device on her car In a truly terrifying ordeal, a stalker hid the attic of a woman until nightfall, when he would then sneak around and film her sleeping. Mauricio Damian-Guerrero, 20, had become enthralled with a woman only referred to as NR, watching her obsessively on OnlyFans. […]

    4 years ago

  • Zelenskyy ‘survived three assassination attempts’ thanks to Russian double agents

    Zelenskyy ‘survived three assassination attempts’ thanks to Russian double agents

    Mercenaries are believed to have been briefed back in December Amid continued conflict in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly survived three assassination attempts in the last week. Mercenaries from the Kremlin-backed Wagner group were allegedly sent to kill the Ukrainian President alongside Chechen special forces, reports the Mail Online. It’s believed that the assassins […]

    4 years ago

  • Supermarkets remove Russian vodka brand from sale over Ukraine invasion

    Supermarkets remove Russian vodka brand from sale over Ukraine invasion

    Morrisons will also remove the vodka Supermarkets across the UK are starting to remove Russian vodka brands from their shelves in a show of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Amid continued conflict in eastern Europe, supermarket bosses have elected to remove brands associated with Russia in what the Co-op describes as “a sign of […]

    4 years ago

  • Zelenskyy’s chilling warning for Europe after Russians fire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

    Zelenskyy’s chilling warning for Europe after Russians fire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

    ‘You know the word Chernobyl’ Ukraine’s fearless leader has warned that conflict at a Ukrainian nuclear plant could spell disaster for Europe, adding: “You know the word ‘Chernobyl’.” President Volodymyr Zelensky, who had a stellar entertainment career before the presidency, revealed that a training building at the largest nuclear power plant in Europe had caught […]

    4 years ago

  • Woman who killed lottery winner backs bill to keep winners’ names private

    Woman who killed lottery winner backs bill to keep winners’ names private

    She is currently serving a life sentence A woman who killed a lottery winner for their $30m prize money has now backed a bill looking to keep the names of future lottery winners a secret. Dorice Donegan ‘Dee Dee’ Moore, 49, is currently serving a life sentence for murdering 44-year-old Abraham Lee Shakespeare, in 2009. […]

    4 years ago

  • Anonymous-affiliated hackers say they have shut down Russian space agency

    Anonymous-affiliated hackers say they have shut down Russian space agency

    Meanwhile, Russia denies that Anonymous successfully crippled their space agency Anonymous has struck again, this time claiming to have shut down Russia’s space agency so President Vladimir Putin “no longer has control over spy satellites.” Anonymous-affiliated group Network Battalion 65 – or ‘NB65’ for short – announced the news via Twitter where they claimed to […]

    4 years ago

  • Russian soldier loses fight against door

    Russian soldier loses fight against door

    Perhaps it was simply a pull door? Amidst continued conflict in Ukraine, one Russian soldier came face-to-face with his biggest enemy yet – a door. Unfortunately for the soldier, the door was too powerful and he was forced to retreat. A viral clip showing a Russian soldier struggling with a door has swept through the […]

    4 years ago

  • Tinder Swindler conned out of $7,000 after falling for online scam

    Tinder Swindler conned out of $7,000 after falling for online scam

    Meta later said they do not offer verification through payment The “Tinder Swindler”, who goes by at least three different names, was recently conned out of $7,000 by two people claiming to be capable of getting his Instagram account verified. Shimon Heyada Hayut has become a globally recognised name following his appearance in the popular […]

    4 years ago

  • Mum with ‘Britain’s biggest eyebrows’ says trolls call social services on her

    Mum with ‘Britain’s biggest eyebrows’ says trolls call social services on her

    ‘My eyebrows don’t determine whether I’m a good mother or not’ A woman has been told she is not fit to be a mum because she has “Britain’s biggest eyebrows”, with some threatening to phone social services. Sammie-Jo Hailford from Grimsby has been painting on her enormous eyebrows for almost a year. While the 27-year-old […]

    4 years ago

  • Dad dies just before finding out he won share of £7.9m lottery prize

    Dad dies just before finding out he won share of £7.9m lottery prize

    His daughter will be accepting the prize in his honour Just before finding out he had won a share of a £7.9m lottery jackpot, a dad died following a nasty stair fall that resulted in a broken neck. Andrew Gillon, 59, tragically passed away during surgery, just days after he broke his neck at a […]

    4 years ago

  • Meerkat ads pulled over Ukraine war sensitivities

    Meerkat ads pulled over Ukraine war sensitivities

    The site confirmed suspicions that ‘the meerkats are fictional characters’ The Comparethemarket site has pulled its adverts featuring Russian Meerkat Aleksandr Orlov from content relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Amid continued threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin – and the consequential threat to the Ukrainian people – the price comparison site has reviewed […]

    4 years ago

  • Putin may have already used thermobaric weapons in Ukraine – but what are they?

    Putin may have already used thermobaric weapons in Ukraine – but what are they?

    If not incinerated instantly, those caught in the thermobaric’s blast would find themselves with immense internal injury Putin is reportedly prone to employ thermobaric weapons against Ukraine, causing worldwide criticism and a lot of people wondering what the hell they are. On Monday, the Ukrainian ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, claimed that Russia had […]

    4 years ago

  • Mysterious symbols appear on Ukraine buildings ‘as target clues for Russian invaders’

    Mysterious symbols appear on Ukraine buildings ‘as target clues for Russian invaders’

    ‘If any symbols are found, please cover them up with dirt or something else’ Eeerie symbols have appeared on Ukrainian buildings, with experts believing that they are the work of Kremlin operatives tagging buildings as targets. Ukrainian officials are urging citizens to keep an eye out for the symbols which tend to look like bright […]

    4 years ago

  • Tyrannosaurus rex may have been three species, scientists claim

    Tyrannosaurus rex may have been three species, scientists claim

    At least three species are said to have existed Tyrannosaurus rex is arguably the most famous dinosaur to ever walk the Earth – but now, 65 million years after they were munching everything in their path, scientists believe it could’ve been three separate species. Writing in the journal Evolutionary Biology, Gregory Paul and his team […]

    4 years ago

  • Russian soldier’s haunting words moments before his death in Ukraine

    Russian soldier’s haunting words moments before his death in Ukraine

    ‘They call us fascists. Mama, this is so hard’ Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations has shared what he alleges are the final messages between a mother and her Russian soldier son. Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya spoke at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday (February 28), where he read the difficult conversation between two family members, […]

    4 years ago

  • 40 mile long Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv following deadly missile strike in Ukraine

    40 mile long Russian convoy advancing on Kyiv following deadly missile strike in Ukraine

    This comes after a devastating attack that took 70 lives A 40-mile long Russian convoy has been spotted via satellite, with many believing it’s heading to the capital city of Ukraine, Kyiv. A large military convoy has been spotted using satellites, with experts believing that more vehicles are joining the convoy as it travels. BBC […]

    4 years ago

  • Exoplanet dubbed ‘hot Jupiter’ has metal clouds and raining gems

    Exoplanet dubbed ‘hot Jupiter’ has metal clouds and raining gems

    Anyone up for travelling 855 light-years? An exoplanet nicknamed “hot Jupiter” that’s located 855 light-years from Earth has an atmosphere full of metal and skies that rain gems. New research published by the Nature Astronomy journal revealed that gaseous exoplanet WASP-121b possesses a rather unique atmosphere. Due to the planet being tidally locked with one […]

    4 years ago

  • Matt Hancock says he broke covid guidelines because he ‘fell in love’

    Matt Hancock says he broke covid guidelines because he ‘fell in love’

    Alexa, queue I’d do anything for love Matt Hancock has again insisted he did not break covid rules when he was caught out snogging his aide, while also claiming he kind of did – because he “fell in love.” In a lengthy interview for the podcast Diary of a CEO, Hancock dished all on the moment […]

    4 years ago

  • Anonymous trolls Putin by renaming yacht ‘FCKPTN’ and sending it to ‘Hell’ by hacking maritime data

    Anonymous trolls Putin by renaming yacht ‘FCKPTN’ and sending it to ‘Hell’ by hacking maritime data

    Vlad’s ‘graceful’ yacht is on its way to ‘hell’ Anonymous has once again targetted Vladimir Putin, this time renaming his yacht “FCKPTN” by altering maritime tracking data. After declaring cyberwar against the Russian president last week, an offshoot of the hacktivist group has messed with Putin’s pleasure craft, reports the Independent. The £73 million vessel, […]

    4 years ago

  • Chechen leader wears $1,500 Prada boots to address special forces amid Ukraine conflict

    Chechen leader wears $1,500 Prada boots to address special forces amid Ukraine conflict

    The ‘devil indeed wears Prada’ one commenter said of Ramzan Kadyrov’s choice of footwear The leader of the Chechen Republic is being simultaneously ridiculed and criticised on social media for addressing the Ukrainian crisis while wearing $1,500 (£1100) Prada boots. The leader of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation, Ramzan Kadyrov, was seen wearing […]

    4 years ago

  • Former soldier ‘catapulted a handcuffed prisoner over a cliff’

    Former soldier ‘catapulted a handcuffed prisoner over a cliff’

    Ben Roberts-Smith says his accusers are jealous of his medals A former soldier who fought in Afghanistan allegedly told his squadmates, “this is what the story is” moments after he “catapulted a handcuffed prisoner over a cliff”, a trial has heard. On Monday, a Federal court in Sydney heard witness statements from a former SAS […]

    4 years ago

  • Hong Kong facilities struggle to store dead bodies as covid deaths climb

    Hong Kong facilities struggle to store dead bodies as covid deaths climb

    Dozens of bodies are awaiting transportation in emergency rooms As covid cases continue to climb in China, facilities storing dead bodies in Hong Kong are struggling to keep up with a record number of deaths. While Europe and the US have largely got on top of Covid, Hong Kong is experiencing a surge, with dozens […]

    4 years ago