
Category: Around The World
Ukraine news latest — UK ‘gives long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Zelensky’ as leader sends defiant message to Putin
THE United Kingdom has supplied Ukraine with several “Storm Shadow cruise missiles” as Kyiv prepares for its much-anticipated counteroffensive. The powerful missiles, which are typically fired from the air, can travel approximately 155 miles and will be “a real game changer from a range perspective,” CNN reports. Following the report, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace confirmed the news as he told MPs: “The donation of…
Britain sends long-range ‘game changer’ Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine – as Putin makes chilling threat
THE UK is sending devastating Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine, said defence secretary Ben Wallace. Mr Wallace said the long-range missiles will allow Ukraine to further push Vladimir Putin’s forces back into Russia. The Storm Shadow missiles strapped beneath the belly of an RAF Tornado Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles can travel up to 600mph and can blast targets up to 350 miles away. It…
The average refinance closing costs for a mortgage, by state
Our experts answer readers’ home-buying questions and write unbiased product reviews (here’s how we assess mortgages). In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners; however, our opinions are our own. The average closing costs are about 3% to 6% of your mortgage’s principal. Inti St Clair/Getty Images In 2021 the average refinance closing costs in the US were $2,375 without taxes, according to…
PacWest plummets 28% to resume sell-off after the regional bank says deposits fell 9.5% last week
A branch of regional lender Pacific Western Bank in Whittier, California. AP Photo/Ashley Landis PacWest sank 28% Thursday after the regional lender reported a 9.5% drop in deposits last week. The bulk of the deposit decline came after reports said PacWest was exploring strategic options. “The news headlines increased our customers’ fears of the safety of their deposits,” the bank said. PacWest stock sank Thursday…
California task force votes in favor of reparation proposals for Black residents
The California Reparations Task Force voted on Saturday to recommend a series of proposals that could see Black residents in the state receive billions of dollars in reparations, according to The Associated Press. If approved by the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), the proposals would provide eligible Black residents with varying payments for the state’s discriminatory policies, including mass incarceration and over policing, housing discrimination,…
At least 9 dead, multiple injured in mall shooting near Dallas: police
At least nine people have died, including the gunman, and several others were injured in a shooting at a mall outside of Dallas, Texas, according to local police. The Allen Fire Department transported nine people to area hospitals, Allen Fire Department Chief Jonathan Boyd said. Seven people died on scene at the Allen Premium Outlets and two others were pronounced dead at the hospital, Boyd…
Prince Harry: Smiling and Beaming With Pride at King Charles’ Coronation!
We’ve known for several weeks that Prince Harry was planning to attend the coronation of his father, King Charles. But for some reason, Harry’ harshest critics insisted that he was planning to ruin this historic occasion by bailing out at the last moment. Well, once again that Harry haters have been proven wrong. Not only was Charles’ youngest son on hand for the occasion, he…
U.S. Surgeon General Finds Loneliness Is As Deadly As ‘Smoking Up To 15 Cigarettes A Day’
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is sounding the alarm on how social isolation can impact physical health. RELATED: New Study Explores How Black Women Experience Depression Differently Just How Harmful Can Loneliness Be? In an 81-page advisory titled Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, Murthy argues, “The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a…
Kim Plath Has a Boyfriend! What Do We Know About Ken Palmer?
As previously reported, Kim Plath was arrested in October 2022 for driving under the influence. She was booked at the time for a frightening incident that took place in June of that year, and then the case was reopened on April 3, 2023 because the reality star filed an order to dismiss the impoundment and immobilization of her vehicle. It’s somewhat complicated, but here’s the…
Kate and Camilla looked great. King Charles changed his coronation outfits like he was in a rom-com montage. Our full...
Love the monarchy or not, they put on a heckuva show. The coronation of King Charles III was a grand display of maximum pomp that was enough to lure many of us out of bed at 5 a.m. to be swept up in the ancient rituals of sceptres and stones of destiny, horse choreography, golden carriages and some very sparkly crowns. Matching the coronation splendour…
Prince Louis steals the show (again) at the coronation
A future king watched on as his father was crowned monarch. Prince William, the heir apparent to the British throne, caught a glimpse of what his future crowning could look like as he honoured his father, King Charles III, on his coronation day Saturday. The eldest child of the King and the late Princess Diana, William, 40, played a key role in the coronation service…
Federal budget to provide cost-of-living relief to ‘people doing it toughest’
More than five million Australian households and a million businesses are set to receive financial support with their rising energy bills under a $1.5 billion package in Tuesday’s Federal Budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced there would be a “on-off payment” or a “subsidy that would go out to a lot of Australians”. The treasurer told 9News Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher the “responsible” budget would…
Tourism leaders call for freeze on major travel tax
Australia charges one of the highest fees in the world for travelling overseas, and tourism industry leaders are pleading with the government to not increase it further in this week’s budget. The Tourism and Transport Forum, the Australian Federal of Travel Agents, and the Australian Airports Association say to increase Australia’s “passenger movement charge” (PMC) would risk damaging the tourism industry as it continues a…
Lobi goal hero lavishes praise on teammates after Dakkada draw
Lobi Stars striker, Elijah Ani, has praised his team’s determination following their 1-1 draw against Dakkada on Saturday. Ani’s penalty earned a crucial point for Lobi Stars as the visitors shared the spoils against relegation threatened Dakkada at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Dakkada’s second half substitute Akinlade Lanre gave his side the lead with a clinical header. Lobi Stars stood firm to restore parity…
UCL: Why should Man City fear Real Madrid – Silva exumes confidence
Manchester City attacking midfielder, Bernardo Silva has questioned why Pep Guardiola’s side should fear Real Madrid ahead of both teams’ UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg tie on Tuesday. Real Madrid host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash on Tuesday night. The return leg will take place at the Etihad Stadium on May 17, with the…
I ditched my boring job to become an OnlyFans star – now I can’t go on dates but it’s worth...
AN ONLYFANS star has revealed that her successful career means she can no longer go on dates – but she says it’s all worth it. Charlotte Lavish loves whipping up an X-rated storm on OnlyFans, where tens of thousands tune in to watch the brunette stunner. Charlotte Lavish’s life is so far removed from her life as a graphic designer She now travels the world…
I won £39million on lottery and made bizarre first purchase – here’s my warning to others who win big
A STRUGGLING actor who scooped a whopping £39million jackpot has warned other lottery winners to take care of their prize funds. In 1999, a 43-year-old Puerto Rican called John Falcon took home the New York lottery’s largest-ever prize at the time, and now he has plenty of advice on how to keep hold of those millions. John Falcon At 67, John Falcon has ‘not one…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said ‘mental illness, drugs, and evil forces’ are to blame for Texas mall shooting
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to reporters as she leaves the US Capitol on November 17, 2022. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed “mental illness, drugs, and evil forces” for the Texas mall shooting. The congresswoman repeated right-wing talking points that link antidepressants to mass shootings. Greene did not mention guns or gun control laws. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed “mental illness, drugs, and evil…
I spent hours trying Target’s price-match guarantee and saved $2.83. It was a huge waste of time, and here’s what...
Selfie at Target Ananya Vahal/Insider Ananya Vahal visited her local Target to see how much she could save with its price match policy. She only had six items on her shopping list, but spent two hours trying to price match them. Vahal said the experience was frustrating for her, the cashier, and the customer behind her in line. US Economists have been warning Americans about…
Biden defends decision to send troops to the border: ‘They need more people to clear people’
President Biden on Friday defended his decision to temporarily deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to the border, ahead of an expected migrant surge next week. “I’ve asked this Congress for help in terms of what they need at the border,” Biden said on Friday in an interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle. “They need more agents. They need more people to clear people. They need more action.”…
Big Ed Brown and Liz Woods Are Still Together, And Nobody’s Happy About It
90 Day Fiance fans know two things about Big Ed Brown. The first is that he cannot stop being gross, especially about women. The second is that Liz Woods seems unable to quit him. He’s a bad habit that won’t go away. It’s at the point where people aren’t just calling out their fights. Even their public displays of affection make people’s hackles rise. Nowhere…
Biden says son ‘has done nothing wrong’ ahead of possible federal charges
President Biden said his son Hunter “has done nothing wrong” as he could soon be charged following a multi-year investigation into his business dealings. “First of all, my son has done nothing wrong,” he said in an interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle on Friday evening. “I trust him. I have faith in him.” Biden’s defense of his son comes after The Washington Post reported on…
Angelina Pivarnick: JWoww Freakin’ Ruined My Engagement! I’ll Never Forgive …
As we reported earlier this month, Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick is finally engaged to Vinny. Unfortunately for her, it wasn’t her longtime crush Vinny Guadagnino who popped the question. Instead, Angeliners got engaged to Vinny Tortorella, and she received a sizable diamond ring as a consolation prize. Look, we understand why the bride-to-be isn’t totally thrilled in this situation: Angelina Pivarnick has said YES!…
IKTR! Sha’Carri Richardson DOMINATES In 100m Diamond League Race (Video)
Congratulations are in order for Sha’Carri Richardson, as the 23-year-old athlete put in work at the annual Diamond League track and field meet! The opener went down on Friday in Doha, Qatar, and Sha’Carri competed in the 100m race against noteworthy opponents like Shericka Jackson (Jamaica) and Dina Asher-Smith (Great Britain). RELATED: Sha’Carri Richardson Says She Loves Supporting Successful Women ‘No Matter What The Flag Is’ View…
Young Thug’s Brother Unfoonk Arrested On Gun Charges Months After Taking YSL RICO Plea Deal
Young Thug’s older brother Unfoonk, whose real name is Quantavious Grier, was arrested on a gun charge just months after accepting a plea deal in the ongoing Young Slime Life (YSL) RICO case. Young Thug’s Older Brother Unfoonk Arrested On Gun Charges Months After Accepting YSL RICO Plea On Thursday, Unfoonk was arrested for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and being a person…
Hillary Clinton, Jean Chretien take shots at Pierre Poilievre at Liberal convention
OTTAWA—They laughed with Jean Chretien. They cried with Hillary Clinton. On the second night of their three-day national convention, the federal Liberal party took different kinds of inspiration from two political figures from years past on Friday. And over it all fell the shadow of the party’s prime challenger for power: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. At the main stage for a Friday night marquee speakers…
The World Health Organization says the pandemic emergency is over. Everything is fine. Right, parents?
A few weeks ago, while scrolling through old family photos, I came across two images that document a parenting moment my husband captured a month into the pandemic, one that now feels both sweet and foreboding. It’s early April 2020. We are at home in our East York semi, in the basement, a tiny space that had become both my husband’s office and the kids’…
Disgraced former Queensland police commissioner Terry Lewis dies
Terry Lewis, the notorious former Queensland Police commissioner who was jailed for corruption, has died aged 95. The disgraced commissioner joined the police force in 1949, being dispatched to Charlieville, Queensland before his career unexpectedly took off. He became the head of the Juvenile Aid Bureau as a senior constable and eventually became police commissioner in 1976. LIVE UPDATES: The coronation of King Charles…
First glimpse of King Charles
King Charles has been seen arriving at Buckingham Palace as his historic coronation nears. Go to Source
10th NASS Leadership: Senators behind Akpabio revealed
A member of the All Progressives Party, Imran Muhammad on Friday via his Twitter handle, revealed that more than 60 per cent of Senators are behind the Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godwill Akpabio, to become Senate President. He said the alliance between Akpabio and Senator Barau Jibrin as Deputy senate president would likely fly. He said Senators supporting Akpabio and Jibrin’s alliance had…