‘Public executions are Biblical. Therefore public executions are good’ US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is best known for accidentally including a journalist in a Whatsapp chat where state secrets were being discussed. The politician, who identifies as a Christian nationalist, has made headlines around the world again this week after The Guardian exposed a number […]

7 months ago

He’s best known for playing Will in ‘The Inbetweeners’ The star of one of the 21st Century’s best loved cult comedy series is set to appear in an upcoming Star Wars project. Simon Bird, who played Will in E4’s The Inbetweeners from 2008 to 2010, will star alongside the likes of Ryan Gosling and Matt […]

7 months ago

He is under greater pressure than ever Ruben Amorim has reportedly been called in by Man United’s hierarchy for talks over his position at the club, as per The Mirror Even before last night’s shock result, Amorim was already under huge pressure to perform this season. Despite the fact that the Portuguese coach has the […]

7 months ago

Only those with top tier ball knowledge will get full marks As we get ready for the clash of titans between Arsenal and Liverpool on Sunday, we’ve taken a trip back in time to remember some of the lesser known players to have graced the pitch for both clubs. The Gunners visit Anfield at 4.30pm […]

7 months ago

The Red Devils suffered one of the worst defeats in their history last night As Manchester United fans attempt to come to terms with their club’s humiliation at the hands of fourth tier Grimsby Town last night, one of the nation’s best known pundits has made a shocking suggestion on who should lead the Red […]

7 months ago

Froome is one of Britain’s greatest ever sportsmen Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome has been airlifted to hospital following a serious crash. Froome, who is regarded as the greatest British road cyclist of all time, has sustained serious injuries including five broken ribs and a fractured vertebra. The crash took place during a […]

7 months ago

Police announced the man’s arrest today Police officers investigating the alleged racially abusive messages England’s Jess Carter received during this summer’s Euro 2025 tournament say they’ve made an arrest. A 59-year-old man from Great Harwood, Lancashire was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and has since been released under investigation. Police say that enquiries are […]

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It’s a first in the tournament’s history Later today a host of English clubs will find out their opponents for the upcoming Champions League’s opening ‘league phase’ While Newcastle, Arsenal, Man City, and Liverpool eagerly count down the minutes until they find out which of Europe’s top clubs they’ll face up against next month, the […]

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BREAKING Russian missiles have struck the office buildings of the British Council in Ukraine, per multiple reports. The offices are located in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and are said to be “significantly damaged” by the attack. Alongside the damage to the British Council offices, 15 people, including four children, are believed to have been […]

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The Red Devils suffered one of the worst losses in their history Just minutes after the final whistle of Grimsby Town’s historic victory over Manchester United last night, the club’s social media admin posted a humiliating graphic on Twitter/X. The Red Devils eventually lost 12-11 to the Mariners on penalties, after clawing back from 2-0 […]

7 months ago

More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests […]

7 months ago

BREAKING A shooting has been reported at a Catholic school in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Multiple people are said to be injured but it is so far unclear as to the severity of their conditions. Per CNN, the shooter is now dead and there is no longer an active threat to the community […]

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He was found unresponsive at his home in Liverpool A Liverpool bodybuilder who gained a notorious reputation for touching men’s muscles without their consent has been found dead by police. Akinwale Arobieke, who was widely known as ‘Purple Aki’, was found dead at his home near Princess Park in Liverpool at 8.30pm yesterday. A police […]

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The festival was struck by 50mph winds A wild storm has destroyed one of the most popular features at this year’s Burning Man festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. The “Orgy Tent”, a giant tent made up of mattresses, couches and pillows, was ripped apart as 50mph winds cascaded through the desert festival grounds. The […]

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He passed away on Friday A bullfighter was gored to death at Lisbon’s Campo Pequeno bullring on Friday (22 August). The event, which took place in front of 7,000 people, was bullfighter Manuel Maria Trindade’s first ever performance in the ring. A video of the incident shows Trindade hestitate as a 1500lb bull charges towards him. […]

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She passed away on Friday. A 23-year-old Ukrainian citizen has been stabbed to death in the US state of North Carolina, where she had been living in refuge following the Russian invasion of her home country. Iryna Zarutska had recently moved to Charlotte in hope of finding a “new beginning” away from her war-torn home […]

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It’ll take a football genius to get full marks This summer’s transfer window has been nothing short of record-breaking. The likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man United have all spent well over £200 million on a raft of new signings each. While it’s too early to say which of this summer’s new acquisitions will be […]

7 months ago

Record numbers of the flags have been spotted The reason why St George’s flags and Union Flags have been been popping up across the country over the last few weeks has been revealed. While it is quite common to see English flags flying from lampposts and out of residential homes during big sports tournaments like […]

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If you get full marks, you either need a restraining order from Roy Keane, or you’re actually Roy Keane. The Premier League is back, which means Roy Keane is back on our screens every weekend. And after the first match week of the season, it’s clear Roy is not holding back. In the past month […]

7 months ago

‘My intentions were pure’ Newcastle’s English forward Anthony Gordon has spoken out for the first time since his red card against Liverpool last night. The 24-year-old was eventually shown a straight red, following a VAR review, after making a rash slide tackle on Liverpool skipper Virgil Van Dijk just before half-time. Images from last night’s […]

7 months ago

He joined City from Burnley this summer Man City’s new goalkeeper has made an awful error in today’s early kickoff at home to Spurs. James Trafford attempted to make pass out from the back to one of his centre-halves, but Richarlison quickly pounced on the ball, allowing it to roll into the path of Joao Palhinha. […]

8 months ago

The club have conceded eight goals already this season. West Ham’s awful start to the new season was made even worse last night as the Hammers were dismantled 5-1 at home by their bitter West London rivals Chelsea. West Ham actually went 1-0 up through a wonderstrike from Lucas Paqueta, but the away side quickly […]

8 months ago

‘I do not believe he died by suicide’ A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has disputed the official cause of death attributed to the disgraced financier. Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in a sex-trafficking scheme, made the claims last month during recorded talks with officials from the Trump administration. […]

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Apparently she’s not at all embarrassed A bride-to-be is about to have a hilarious last name – but insists she is “excited” and “not embarrassed”. Brooke Marshall, 29, is set to marry her fiancé, Jake Hornibrook, 29, a fuel operations worker, in April 2026 – six years after they met during their last month of […]

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Taylor had 250,000 followers on TikTok Malik Taylor, best known for posting parody POV videos on TikTok, has passed away aged 28. News of Taylor’s death was announced by his business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi at Austin Peay State University. Their statement paid tribute to how the TikToker was “always bringing laughter, joy and a warm smile […]

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“Every night, I make sure he’s asleep before I close my eyes.” A video of a homeless man slowly rocking his dog to sleep has gone viral on social media. The man says his dog has always struggled to adapt to life on the streets because of the noise. He said: “When I first got […]

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It comes weeks after she was in a controversial documentary Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been banned from the social media platform Instagram. The 26-year-old former OnlyFans creator is best known for a reported stunt that saw her sleep with more than 1,000 men in a single day, and first shot to online fame […]

8 months ago

It’s in London, no surprise A pub in a London train station has taken the controversial decision to start charging punters a service charge for every pint they order. While it is fairly common for restaurants and some pubs to charge a service fee when they deliver drinks to tables, this is a first for […]

8 months ago

19 people were injured Fan disorder described as ‘one of the most violent chapters in football history’ caused local authorities to abandon a football game in South America on Wednesday night. A Copa Sudamericana round of 16 game between Argentina’s Independiente and Chilean side Universidad de Chile, which was hosted in the Argentine capital of […]

8 months ago

‘Famine in Gaza is entirely man-made’ The presence of famine in Gaza has been confirmed for the first time by a UN-backed body responsible for monitoring food security. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) — who work with the UN to gauge and monitor malnutrition levels — released a 59-page report earlier this morning […]

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Welcome back to 1349 Some 700 years after it ravaged the Medieval population of Europe, a man in California has tested positive for ‘the Black Death.’ The South Lake Tahoe resident tested positive for the almost extinct deadly disease and is now recovering at home, per the California Department of Health. Their officials believe that […]

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She has welcomed the child with her partner Jake Bongiovi Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has shared the exciting news that she has welcomed her first child. The 21-year-old has adopted a baby girl. She announced the news on Instagram today. The actor wrote: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” […]

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Americans have been told to steer clear Wildlife experts in the US have warned people to stay away from squirrels with sores and warts. A number of animals affected with “squirrel pox” have been spotted by Reddit users. Unlike the cute woodland creatures we’re used to, these squirrels can be very alarming to look at, […]

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It’s estimated that more than 500 million people around the globe will be tuning in The date of the biggest fixture in English football has been rearranged. The season’s first clash between Liverpool and Manchester United has been selected by Sky Sports as the headline of their Super Sunday coverage. Originally planned for October 18th, […]

8 months ago

It’s double what Gary Neville was offered This week’s episode of popular podcast The Overlap took an unexpected step as Irish footballing legend Roy Keane brought out a few of his old Manchester United contracts. After the 54-year-old ex-Manchester United legend had successfully dusted off the old papers, he and former teammate Gary Neville got […]

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She was jailed last year. A woman who was jailed for allegedly stirring up racial hatred last summer has been released from prison. 42-year-old Lucy Connolly posted a tweet in the hours following the Southport attack in July 2024. The Southport attack led to the deaths of three young girls. Her message included calls for […]

8 months ago

It’s the second time it’s gone up in price since 2022 Major UK supermarket Tesco have increased the price of their meal deal for the second time in a year. As of today, a typical meal deal — consisting of a main like a sandwich, a snack, and a drink — will now cost £3.85 […]

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He passed away aged 88 US celebrity judge Frank Caprio has passed away aged 88, and has left behind a heartwarming message to his thousands of fans around the world. Caprio, from Rhode Island in New England, was best known for showing both humour and genuine compassion when dealing with court cases. Videos from his […]

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He won by a landslide The public have chosen their favourite football co-commentator currently working on TV, and a surprise name has come out on top. While ‘lead commentators’ like Peter Drury and Sam Matterface are responsible for describing the action on the pitch, the role of the co-commentator is to provide live context and […]

8 months ago

‘Miss you old pal.’ British comedian and actor Bill Bailey has taken to Facebook to pay an emotional tribute to his former colleague and friend Sean Lock, who passed away four years ago. Sean Lock tragically died of cancer aged 58 in 2021, leaving the world of British TV and comedy in shock. Lock was […]

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He played at AFCON in 2017 Former Zimbabwean international footballer Tendai Ndoro has passed away at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ndoro played for world-renowned side Orlando Pirates for two years between 2015 and 2017 after making a name for himself at Zimbabwean club Chicken Inn. It was around this time that the striker earned […]

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He may have set a world record A Ukrainian sniper has shot and killed two Russian soldiers with a single bullet from 2.5 miles away. It has been claimed that the distance, of more than 4,000m, is a new world record for the longest ever shot by a marksman. The news of the achievement was […]

8 months ago

Five questions and one connection that links them all together The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. You’ll take on five questions about some of the modern game’s greatest stars. Uncover the answers and guess the theme that connects them all! These are the same questions […]

8 months ago

The film was titled ‘Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home’ The BBC have opted to pull an upcoming documentary about Ozzy Osbourne from their schedule without explanation. Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home was described as “a moving and inspirational account” of the final chapter of Ozzy’s life. A description of the programme on the BBC’s website reads: “This […]

8 months ago

Brought to you by THINK! – the Government’s flagship road safety campaign THINK! is warning that if you drink a little, you risk a lot by driving while under the influence of alcohol. It is a tragic fact that 23% of drink drive casualties are made up by 16-24 year-olds. This is a higher figure […]

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We’ve got social media to thank for them Amongst the 6,000 new words being added to next year’s Cambridge Dictionary are the terms “tradwife” and “skibidi.” For those who haven’t spent enough time online over the last few months, Cambridge define a ‘tradwife’ as “a married woman, especially one who posts on social media, who […]

8 months ago

Neymar’s Santos lost out to Philippe Coutinho’s Vasco da Gama Brazilian superstar Neymar suffered the worst defeat of his career last night as Santos were humbled 6-0 by Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A. The 33-year-old was unable to hold back his emotions as he left the pitch as he attempted to come […]

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The actor played 007 four times Pierce Brosnan has retracted a previous suggestion that James Bond could one day be played by a woman. The 72-year-old Mamma Mia actor told Saga magazine that whoever takes up the mantle of James Bond next “has to be a man.” Those comments are in direct contradiction to an […]

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It won four BAFTA awards back in the 1990s Our TV movie pick for tonight (Sunday, 17 August) is The Commitments, a brilliant 1991 comedy-drama based on Roddy Doyle’s iconic 1987 novel of the same name. It follows the story of Jimmy Rabbitte, who is an unemployed Dublin boy that decides to put together a […]

8 months ago

Coming to a shopping centre or train station near you! While Greggs is undoubtedly the UK’s favourite big chain bakery, it doesn’t mean they’re immune to making changes to their business model when the time comes. As first reported by Time Out, Greggs are about to do just that through the introduction of something called […]

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