Lum Haliti

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Lum is a Trending Writer at JOE since 2025, covering trending global news, from world politics to arts and entertainment, occasionally sports. He has worked as a writer/journalist for over thirteen years, covering sports and world news in print media, online and television, in that order. He is a big film enthusiast with a profound interest in world cinema.

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  • Doctor issues warning over foods that are ‘worse for you than smoking’

    Doctor issues warning over foods that are ‘worse for you than smoking’

    Some listed items might surprise you Next time you’re going to do your weekly shop, there are a few foods that you might want to keep in mind, as a doctor has issued a warning that they’re not good for your health. As a matter of fact, some of these foods are more damaging to […]

    2 months ago

  • Starbucks barista leaves ‘flirty note’ on cup but it seriously backfires

    Starbucks barista leaves ‘flirty note’ on cup but it seriously backfires

    “Smooth, not going to lie” said one user A “flirty” message that was written on her coffee cup left a Starbucks customer red-faced, however the barista most likely did not want such a reaction. As is typical for coffee shops, baristas scribble brief notes on your coffee cups, gestures which may lift your spirits as […]

    2 months ago

  • The Traitors star reveals cancer diagnosis and says he had ‘no symptoms’

    The Traitors star reveals cancer diagnosis and says he had ‘no symptoms’

    He was diagnosed before he joined the show In a post on social media, star of The Traitors, Ben, has revealed his diagnosis with cancer. He has revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis just weeks after featuring on Claudia Winkleman’s hit BBC reality show. Ben, 66, took to social media to reveal that he was diagnosed […]

    3 months ago

  • Iconic British brand issues plea to save company from administration

    Iconic British brand issues plea to save company from administration

    After for more than two centuries in business A historic British brand is facing administration and has now launched a campaign to save the company. The pottery manufacturer from Derbyshire, Denby, has issued a plea to avoid administration. The business, which is 217 years old, citing soaring costs combined with low consumer confidence, filed a […]

    3 months ago

  • Social media ban and digital curfew to be trialled on UK teenagers

    Social media ban and digital curfew to be trialled on UK teenagers

    It’s already in effect in Australia In the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers there will be trials of social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps, it has been revealed. The UK government will lead the test in which 300 teens will have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped […]

    3 months ago

  • Squirrels spotted vaping in London park

    Squirrels spotted vaping in London park

    Absolutely nuts Squirrels are apparently also getting hooked on vaping these days, as seen in a viral video that is circulating online. In Brixton, South London, a squirrel is seen holding automated smoking device while perched on a fence, as reported by The Telegraph. The grey squirrel is seen clutching the device between its paws […]

    3 months ago

  • Warner Bros confirm new Lord of the Rings movie is coming

    Warner Bros confirm new Lord of the Rings movie is coming

    Working title revealed Now it’s all set, the official sequel to the original Lord of The Rings trilogy is set to release after the new film, The Hunt for Gollum. Warner Bros is inviting fans of the series on yet another adventure based on Tolkien’s classic literature, more than twenty years on. And now the […]

    3 months ago

  • Farage pledges to repeal ‘idiotic’ smoking ban if Reform wins next election

    Farage pledges to repeal ‘idiotic’ smoking ban if Reform wins next election

    It’s ‘plainly idiotic’ according to the smoker Reform leader Nigel Farage has pledged to scrap the generational smoking ban in Britain, should his party win in the next general election. The proposed ban would see people born in 2009 or later banned from ever buying tobacco products in the UK. But according to the Reform […]

    3 months ago

  • What are the demands mentioned in Trump’s ‘15-point peace plan’ with Iran?

    What are the demands mentioned in Trump’s ‘15-point peace plan’ with Iran?

    Trump said Iran wanted a deal ‘so badly’ A spokesman for the Iranian military has said that the US is “negotiating with itself”, adding that “someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you”, nearly a month after the start of the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran’s statement comes following US […]

    3 months ago

  • Drivers in UK face £30 petrol and diesel limit under new rationing plans

    Drivers in UK face £30 petrol and diesel limit under new rationing plans

    Reportedly a precautionary move As part of preparation for a possible supply crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East, the UK government is reviewing emergency petrol and diesel rationing plans. As per reports, these government plans could include a fuel purchase limit of £30, while essential services like the NHS and police will […]

    3 months ago

  • Greggs to be served on flights for the very first time

    Greggs to be served on flights for the very first time

    Sausage rolls with new flavours while you’re flying You can now eat sausage rolls while up in the air, as a British airline has teamed up with Greggs to launch limited-edition sausage roll dipping sauces. EasyJet and easyJet holidays teamed up with the bakery chain and the new flavours are inspired by the airline’s holiday […]

    3 months ago

  • Banking app stops trading as customers urged to move money before accounts close

    Banking app stops trading as customers urged to move money before accounts close

    All customers have been emailed Thousands of customers are now urged to move their money elsewhere, as a banking app has announced that it has stopped trading. As the Zero Sustainable Money app ceasing its operations, anyone who has a Zero Personal Account, Zero Debit Mastercard or Planet Safe Saver will be affected. As per […]

    3 months ago

  • Update issued on British woman, 22, jailed in hellhole Dubai prison

    Update issued on British woman, 22, jailed in hellhole Dubai prison

    “She couldn’t shower for a month” A family friend has said that Isabella Daggett has endured “a whole year of hell” in a Dubai prison, after she was accused of possessing illegal substances. The 22-year-old from Leeds is now back in the UK after spending nearly a year in prison in Dubai. She was imprisoned […]

    3 months ago

  • Chilling 20-minute warning Brits would get if Iran launched missile at UK

    Chilling 20-minute warning Brits would get if Iran launched missile at UK

    Here’s how fast it can travel Israel has warned the UK that it would receive just 20 minutes of warning, in the event of a missile launch towards the country. On Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warned that European capitals are under threat from Iran’s missiles following the attack on the UK-US Diego Garcia […]

    3 months ago

  • Locations confirmed for seven new towns to be built across UK

    Locations confirmed for seven new towns to be built across UK

    The proposed names have also been revealed New towns are set to be built across the UK, as ministers have selected seven locations, it has been revealed. At least 10,000 homes are expected to be delivered in each proposed location, while more than 40,000 in several others. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government […]

    3 months ago

  • Ian Huntley to be ‘cremated in secret’ with no funeral service

    Ian Huntley to be ‘cremated in secret’ with no funeral service

    As decided by the killer’s family Child murderer Ian Huntley will have no funeral following his death earlier this month and will be cremated instead. The remains of the Soham murderer will be cremated without ceremony before his ashes are handed over to his relatives, it has been reported. Following a fatal attack at HMP […]

    3 months ago

  • Doctor reveals the worrying impact smoking weed can have on your brain

    Doctor reveals the worrying impact smoking weed can have on your brain

    There are four red flags Drugs have an effect on your body and brain, even if they’re legal drugs like caffeine. The same applies to marijuana, also known as weed, as an expert has explained the ways in which this substance impacts your brain. According to Dr Bing, a TikTok neurologist, there are four ways […]

    3 months ago

  • New bin collection rules to come into place this month – here’s what you need to know

    New bin collection rules to come into place this month – here’s what you need to know

    It’s just a few days away Local authorities will soon be required to provide collections for four distinct categories of waste, due to the UK government’s “simpler recycling” initiative. From 31 March, households in England will be affected by changes to bin collections aimed at simplifying waste sorting. This initiative would end a “muddled and […]

    3 months ago

  • John Terry appears to back burqa ban in social media comment

    John Terry appears to back burqa ban in social media comment

    He responded with clapping emojis Former England footballer John Terry seems to have endorsed a policy to ban the burqa in public spaces in the UK. Terry, 45, responded to an Instagram post by Rupert Lowe, a former Reform UK MP who recently founded the political party Restore Britain. Lowe shared a post pledging to […]

    3 months ago

  • Chappell Roan responds to claims she left Jorginho’s daughter ‘in tears’

    Chappell Roan responds to claims she left Jorginho’s daughter ‘in tears’

    ‘I do not hate people who are fans of my music’ Following footballer Jorginho’s comments, singer Chappell Roan has taken to social media to react about her alleged interaction with the footballer’s 11-year-old daughter in Brazil. The former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder called out the singer for allegedly sending a security guard to accuse his […]

    3 months ago

  • Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBR meeting

    Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBR meeting

    Amid the latest economic shock Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to chair an emergency COBR meeting this week with top ministers amid the growing crisis of cost of living. Starmer recently promised to shield Brits from the economic shock that has been caused by US-Israeli war with Iran. The meeting, which is set to […]

    3 months ago

  • UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled

    UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled

    Most of its staff made redundant All flights of a UK airline have been cancelled as it has fallen into administration, it has been confirmed. The airline, Eastern Airways, which has been in business since 1997, first suspended operations last October before entering administration a month later. It operated regional services from airports across the […]

    3 months ago

  • Iranian missiles will be able to hit London, Israel claims

    Iranian missiles will be able to hit London, Israel claims

    A serious warning for the UK European capitals are under threat from Iran’s missiles following the attack on the UK-US Diego Garcia military base on the Chagos Islands, Israel has warned. According to Israel, capitals of European countries, including London, Paris, and Berlin, are now under threat of Iranian missile attacks. The Israel Defence Forces […]

    3 months ago

  • Nearly 200 sailors serving on UK’s nuclear submarines caught doing hard drugs

    Nearly 200 sailors serving on UK’s nuclear submarines caught doing hard drugs

    Most of them were fired Almost 200 sailors serving in Britain’s nuclear submarine force have been caught doing hard drugs from ecstasy to cocaine, it has been revealed. The sailors have tested positive for several illegal substances including ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis. A total of 175 Royal Navy crew members tested positive for narcotics between […]

    3 months ago

  • Footballer Jorginho slams Chappell Roan over treatment of his 11-year-old daughter

    Footballer Jorginho slams Chappell Roan over treatment of his 11-year-old daughter

    He didn’t hold back Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has called out singer Chappell Roan for allegedly sending a security guard to accuse his young daughter of harassment. Jorginho, 34, says that his daughter, who is a fan of the pop star, is now “in tears”. In a lengthy post on Instagram Stories on […]

    3 months ago

  • Donald Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

    Donald Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

    A clear warning US President Donald Trump has issued a direct threat to Iran and its power plants, saying he will “obliterate” them if the country does not comply with a deadline to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has given the country a 48-hour deadline for a full opening of the Strait which […]

    3 months ago

  • Insane moment Israeli missile hits metres away from British journalist in Lebanon

    Insane moment Israeli missile hits metres away from British journalist in Lebanon

    He had to run for cover A British journalist in southern Lebanon was nearly struck by a missile on Thursday, and video footage has emerged of the freak incident. Journalist Steve Sweeney and a cameraman, both working for Russian state-controlled international news television network RT, were reportedly a target of an Israeli air strike. In […]

    3 months ago

  • Here’s how many people will die by 2050 if nothing is done to stop climate change

    Here’s how many people will die by 2050 if nothing is done to stop climate change

    Alarming numbers A new study has shown that by 2050, climate change could lead to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths. By examining World Health Organization (WHO) data from 2000 to 2022, a research team from the Catholic University of Argentina looked at how rising temperatures impact physical activity. The findings were published in The […]

    3 months ago

  • HMRC says almost one million Brits can claim ‘forgotten’ fund if born between two dates

    HMRC says almost one million Brits can claim ‘forgotten’ fund if born between two dates

    Nearly a million accounts remain untouched HM Revenue & Customs is encouraging hundreds of thousands of young Britons to search for a forgotten savings fund worth over £2,200. According to HMRC, 758,000 Child Trust Fund accounts remain untouched, each containing an average of £2,242. This means that approximately £1.7billion are lying dormant. In an attempt […]

    3 months ago

  • UK plans for fuel emergency revealed, from 50mph speed limits to rations

    UK plans for fuel emergency revealed, from 50mph speed limits to rations

    As the Iran war drags on The UK government has insisted that there is currently no prospect of shortages, while existing plans allow for extreme measures to be taken if petrol stocks run low. The plans allow for lower speed limits and petrol rationing to be imposed to cope with any fuel shortage, while the […]

    3 months ago

  • Hittler up against Zielinski in viral election in French town

    Hittler up against Zielinski in viral election in French town

    We’re all thinking the same thing Sunday’s municipal elections in a small French town have gained internet fame, due to the surnames of the mayor and one of his opponents. In Arcis-sur-Aube, which has a population of 2,785, current mayor Charles Hittler is running for re-election against Antoine Renault-Zielinski. In social media, there has been […]

    3 months ago

  • Drivers who litter could lose their licence under new government proposals

    Drivers who litter could lose their licence under new government proposals

    Here’s what could happen if you’re guilty of fly-tipping A new government proposal means that you could face losing your driving licence if you litter. As the UK government considers plans to step up the fight against waste crime, litter louts trashing the high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences. […]

    3 months ago

  • Could the meningitis outbreak lead to a lockdown like during Covid?

    Could the meningitis outbreak lead to a lockdown like during Covid?

    The experts have explained Two young people have died and 20 more are sick in the UK, after the outbreak of a deadly meningitis in Kent. An urgent public health alert has now been issued as health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection. Following an outbreak thought to have […]

    3 months ago

  • Pubs told to switch off beer fridges to save money on energy bills as prices surge

    Pubs told to switch off beer fridges to save money on energy bills as prices surge

    Ed Miliband tells pubs to switch off beer fridges to save money on energy bills Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has suggested that pubs should serve warmer beer and turn off ovens, in order to save money on their energy bills. Miliband has launched an advice tool aimed at hospitality businesses, which he hopes will ease […]

    3 months ago

  • Mum who wrote grief book for kids after husband died found guilty of his murder

    Mum who wrote grief book for kids after husband died found guilty of his murder

    She was planning a future with another man A woman who wrote about coping with grief after the death of her husband has now been convicted of killing him. Kouri Richins, a 35-year-old mum, wrote a children’s book about her grief. She has been convicted of poisoning her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl in their […]

    3 months ago

  • Major UK airline cancels all flights to Dubai until June amid Iran war

    Major UK airline cancels all flights to Dubai until June amid Iran war

    BREAKING As the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to affect air travel, a major UK airline has cancelled all flights to Dubai. British Airways has confirmed that all flights to Dubai have been cancelled until June. It includes flights to the United Arab Emirates city as well as to Bahrain and Amman in […]

    3 months ago

  • Expert explains your work-from-home rights as fuel costs rise amid Iran war

    Expert explains your work-from-home rights as fuel costs rise amid Iran war

    Here’s what you can do As a result of the Middle East conflict, petrol and diesel prices have reached eye-watering levels in the past fortnight. And even though the impact has been felt by many Brits, it will hit hardest those who actually drive to work. If you are one of those who can’t go […]

    3 months ago

  • Woman killed after getting stuck under St Patrick’s Day float

    Woman killed after getting stuck under St Patrick’s Day float

    She was pronounced dead at the hospital A woman in the US state of Kentucky has died after getting trapped underneath a St Patrick’s Day Parade float on Saturday afternoon. According to reports, the parade was in full swing in Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, when the woman, who was taking part in the parade, caught […]

    3 months ago

  • Major change to Delay Repay scheme and rail cards for train passengers

    Major change to Delay Repay scheme and rail cards for train passengers

    Here’s what you need to know As a train traveller, if you buy discounted tickets using railcards you will face additional checks, it has been revealed. This is part of a trial to crack down on ticketing fraud starting in April, the Department for Transport has announced. The plan, the department says, will save £20m […]

    3 months ago

  • Foreign Office issues ‘do not travel’ warning for 14 countries

    Foreign Office issues ‘do not travel’ warning for 14 countries

    As the conflict in the Middle East continues The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) this week has warned against travel to 14 countries, in its newest update for British citizens. Countries like Israel and Russia are among the 14 countries on a “do not travel” list, while FCDO also advises against travel to dozens […]

    3 months ago

  • New megastore described as mix between supermarket and Amazon launches in the UK

    New megastore described as mix between supermarket and Amazon launches in the UK

    It offers more than 50,000 products A new megastore in the UK will join the likes of M&S, Sainsbury’s and Aldi, and it has been hailed as being like “Tesco and Amazon combined”. China’s biggest retailer by revenue, Jingdong or JD.com, which serves nearly 600 million customers globally, launched in the UK on Monday (March […]

    3 months ago

  • HSTikkyTokky issues angry response to people ‘hating on him’ after manosphere documentary

    HSTikkyTokky issues angry response to people ‘hating on him’ after manosphere documentary

    The documentary explores toxic masculinity Social media star HSTikkyTokky has responded to the people “hating on him”, following the landing on Netflix of his his documentary with Louis Theroux. Harrison Sullivan, known as HSTikkyTokky on social media, has built a huge following thanks to his controversial takes, which are often anti-semitic and misogynistic. The influencer […]

    3 months ago

  • Pilot reveals why you should never swap to an empty seat before take off

    Pilot reveals why you should never swap to an empty seat before take off

    It’s a definite no-no You should not swap seats to an empty one when taking off while you’re on a plane, and a former pilot has shared the surprising reason why. Moving isn’t the best idea even if it might look tempting to move over to an empty seat as you take off, as Pete […]

    3 months ago

  • Harry Styles aims ‘wild’ joke at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

    Harry Styles aims ‘wild’ joke at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

    He’s also addressed the ‘queer-baiting’ On his return to Saturday Night Live as guest host, Harry Styles has aimed a joke at former prince Andrew during his opening monologue. Styles cheekily poked fun at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on SNL, as he is currently dominating the UK album and singles charts. The singer, 32, joked about his […]

    3 months ago

  • Brooklyn Beckham takes brutal swipe at mum Victoria on Mother’s Day

    Brooklyn Beckham takes brutal swipe at mum Victoria on Mother’s Day

    He posted a message for his mother-in-law With a social media post, Brooklyn Beckham has posted a message for a mum on Mother’s Day, but not for his mum, Victoria. In the UK, people celebrate their mums on March 15 while it is usually done in May in the US. Brooklyn, 27, recently has been […]

    3 months ago

  • Brexit has not been good for Britain, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says

    Brexit has not been good for Britain, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says

    She says it has not been good ‘for growth, for prices in the shop’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said that Brexit has not been good for Britain and that UK must align more closely with the European Union. According to the chancellor, there is now “an awful lot we can do to improve our trading […]

    3 months ago

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