It’s not meant to be that hard guys Let’s face it – we’ve all found ourselves watching a quiz show and shouting at the screen in amazement when the poor contestant doesn’t know the answer to a baffling-easy question. Sometimes this is justified, other times it’s probably not as easy as it looks on television – […]

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Civilians continue to come under fire in the Russian invasion Shocking footage has emerged of a Russian tank firing at a civilian filming from a building as the invasion of Ukraine continues. The incident reportedly took place in Borodianka and was caught on camera. In the footage, a person is filming from a building as […]

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Some Russian troops have been left in tears at the orders Russian troops involved in the invasion of Ukraine have disobeyed orders from their central command to bomb civilian areas, according to a new intelligence report. Throughout Putin’s attack on Ukraine, Russia’s defence ministry has claimed it is only targeting military infrastructure with its missile […]

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No one has been able to identify the creature A bizarre ‘alien’ creature has washed up on the streets of Australia as the country’s east coast is hit by heavy rainfall, prompting major flood warnings. The weird thing was discovered on Monday (February 28) by jogger Harry Hayes whilst he was jogging through the Marrickville […]

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They’ve named the puppy Rambo A group of Ukrainian soldiers have adopted a puppy who now stands guard for them in an example of some much-needed joy and hope amid the horror of the Russian invasion. In a video that has been widely shared on social media, the little pup can be seen running around […]

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‘How can doing nothing be the correct moral decision’ Piers Morgan has criticised the British government for “doing nothing” to help Ukrainians as children continue to spend nights sleeping in bomb shelters. In a tweet, Morgan said: “Ukrainian children sleeping in a bomb shelter, as Putin prepares to bombard them. How can doing nothing to […]

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The same attack also hit the area of the Holocaust memorial in Kyiv At least five have been killed after a Russian missile attack on a television tower in Kyiv, with five more injured. Footage online appears to show the aftermath of the first strike on the tower, before a second missile hits the area […]

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‘Stand up to your dictator, stop killing innocent people’ Anonymous is calling on its followers to leave fake Google reviews for Russian businesses and restaurants in order to inform the country’s citizens on what is actually going on in Ukraine. The hacking group shared the idea on Twitter with the aim of circumventing any censorship […]

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What you don’t know can’t hurt you Aussie TikTokers have reacted with horror after a video went viral of a tourist picking up one of the world’s most dangerous creatures with their bare hands. In a clip posted on her TikTok account, @katapillah is seen standing in the sea when she reaches in and pulls […]

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Ukrainians have been resourceful, brave, and amazingly courageous When Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade their neighbours, he expected the operation to be over in less than a week, with little resistance from Ukrainians. Clearly, he didn’t know what they were capable of. Despite being outgunned and outnumbered, the citizens of Ukraine have been […]

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‘I’ve never been happier to see a stranger I’ve seen on tiktok’ A Ukrainian soldier who had fans worried after he stopped posting his regular TikToks for a number of days has reappeared on the platform. The soldier, @alexhook2303, had been posting the short videos on TikTok for his daughter so that she could get […]

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Fighting the good fight The teenager who became famous for tracking the private jets of the mega rich, including Space X billionaire Elon Musk, has now turned his gaze to Russian oligarchs amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Jack Sweeney hit the news earlier this year when he set up a Twitter account which told […]

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Warning: this article contains graphic images of a leg infection A rugby player has suffered life-changing injuries for 17 years after picking up an infection from dog poo whilst playing rugby. Darryl Adams was hospitalised in 2005 after a player stamped on his shin with rugby boot studs covered in dog poo that has been […]

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The urban myth of the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ has gathered pace in recent days Footage claiming to be of legendary ace pilot, the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’, shooting down Russian planes is actually from a video game. In the latest example of misinformation being spread online – whether deliberately or not – it seems like the […]

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Some guys get all the luck A man from New York has won $10m (£7.47m) on the lottery – for the second time in three years. Juan Hernandez bagged the top prize on the $350m (£261.64m) Cash Spectacular scratch-off ticket after purchasing it from Stop & Shop in Hempstead. In 2019, he won $10m on […]

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The Russian president is reportedly furious that the Ukraine invasion is not already completed Vladimir Putin is apparently holed up in his “lair in Urals” as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, with one security specialist predicting an attempt will be made on his life in the coming days. Over the weekend, European Parliament member […]

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‘Tikna mora o beng’ On Sunday, the Shelbys and co were back. Peaky Blinders made its long-awaited return with a tense and moving first episode that picked up right where we left off at the end of the last series and featured a moving tribute to the late Helen McCrory a.k.a. Aunt Polly. But by […]

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The Snake Island border guards had received widespread admiration for their bravery The Ukrainian sailors who told a Russian warship to “go f**k yourself” are alive, the navy has confirmed. Initial reports suggested the 13 border guards had died after refusing to surrender Snake Island when they were confronted by Russian air and sea forces […]

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It’s just one part of a remarkable career Zelensky had before entering politics As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, attention continues to be on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with many discovering the varied entertainment career he had before becoming the country’s leader. Including that he voiced Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian versions of the films. […]

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Warning: this article contains footage readers may find upsetting More than two decades after 9/11, shocking new footage that claims to be of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center has emerged online. The nearly nine-minute video was uploaded onto YouTube by Kevin Westley and has since been viewed more than 269,000 times. It […]

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Old Apple products have become lucrative collectables Old Apple products such as iPhones, iPods, and Macs that were top-of-the-range when they were released are probably gathering dust in a box somewhere now. But some of them could be worth thousands of pounds. As the desire for retro noughties tech grows, old devices such as these […]

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Go and try this. Now A woman has shared a cooking hack to conveniently store all of your saucepan lids whilst you’ve got something on the boil. We’ve all been there: Cooking up a feast, lots of things on the go, but where to put that damn lid? Do you balance it upside down on […]

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A number of countries had threatened to boycott Eurovision this year if Russia was allowed to compete Eurovision organisers have announced that Russia will not be allowed to compete in this year’s edition of the song contest. On Thursday, organisers had said they had no plans to prevent Russia from competing in the competition. However […]

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His sacrifice ‘significantly slowed down’ Russian forces A Ukrainian soldier is in line to receive a state military award after he sacrificed himself to stop advancing Russian tanks and soldiers. According to Ukrainian authorities, Vitaliy Skakun Volodymyrovych had been tasked with setting up explosives on the Henichesk Bridge near Crimea to block the route of […]

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Right, now check alcohol and hangovers Our actions have consequences, and there are few scenarios where this is more applicable than on a night out. After all, whatever goes up, must come down. But, according to a new study, it isn’t that clear-cut what it comes to MDMA. New research suggests the drug doesn’t cause […]

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It’s not the first time the game has been mistaken for real-world footage Widely-shared footage claiming to be of the Ukraine invasion is actually from a video game, it has emerged. Some of the most-viewed clips on Facebook’s gaming channel have been claiming to show military action in Ukraine, racking up more than 110,00 views […]

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A quiz of the people, by the people, for the people Democracy has reigned supreme on the JOE Friday Pub Quiz this week, as for the first time some of you have had a say on its content. The final round this week is Harry Potter, and if that is your idea of quizzing hell […]

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A war isn’t going to stop Louis C.K. from performing Supposedly ‘cancelled’ comedian Louis C.K. is still set to perform in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this weekend, despite the Russian invasion of the country still ongoing. On Tuesday, a Twitter user posted that the comedian’s show in Kyiv has “not been cancelled”, with a […]

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Host Kate Garraway asked whether he was ‘safe’ As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, many reporters on the ground in the country are risking their safety to provide audiences across the world with the latest on the crisis. One of these reporters is Richard Gaisford, Good Morning Britain‘s chief correspondent, who had viewers fearing […]

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Anonymous later claimed they had managed to take down the RT News website Hacking group Anonymous has declared a “cyber war” against Russia after Vladimir Putin launched a full scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. The group issued the warning to Russia on Thursday night. They tweeted: “The Anonymous collective is officially in cyber war against […]

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There are ways you can help the people of Ukraine After several weeks of Russian troops gathering on the Ukrainian border, Putin has ordered forces to invade the country. Here’s a compilation of useful resources to assist you in aiding the people of Ukraine. Please consider helping in whatever way you can. The citizens of […]

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Just when you thought London property couldn’t get anymore ridiculous… A seven-square-metre microflat in London has sold for 80 per cent above its minimum listing price of £50,000. The property in Lower Clapton manages to cram in a toilet, sink, shower and even a microwave built in to the bed. It is believed to be […]

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The crocodile escaped from a van window whilst it was being moved A zoo has shared extraordinary footage of the moment crew members had to capture an eight-foot crocodile that had escaped into a road. Staff at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, Florida, had loaded up some of its crocs into a van […]

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The government says the new plans will reduce the bill for taxpayers Students who start university next year could be paying off their student loans into their 60s as part of new government proposals for student finance. Currently, student loans are written off if they’ve not been paid back after 30 years. However the government […]

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One soldier tried to ‘look sexy in bed posing with his pistol’ Some Russian troops have wasted no time in getting to know the locals, taking to Tinder in a search for love. Women in the city of Kharkiv have been stunned by the influx of Russian soldiers on the app. One woman says she […]

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Shocking footage is emerging from Ukraine as the Russian invasion begins News reporters in Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine have been interrupted by explosions as Russian forces make their way through the country. On Thursday morning, Vladimir Putin announced a “military operation” in the country, warning that the West will “face consequences never encountered […]

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A charity has warned some metaverse apps are ‘dangerous by design’ Children are able to enter virtual strip clubs and witness simulated sex as part of Facebook’s metaverse. Youngsters were able to “get naked and do unspeakable things,” take part in “erotic role-play” apps and mix freely with adults. A BBC report found that grooming, […]

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A single test costs £5.99 High street retailer Boots is selling lateral flow tests online at £17 for a pack of four, despite free tests still being available for more than a month. On Monday, Boris Johnson announced that free symptomatic and asymptomatic testing will end from April 1 as part of the government’s living […]

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It had to be done Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield have recreated the iconic pointing Spider-Man meme to mark the announcement of No Way Home‘s home media release in March. The trio reunited in the movie which was released last December to critical acclaim and has since become one of the highest grossing […]

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The incident took place at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court earlier this year A man has pleaded not guilty to refusing to comply with a drug search after allegedly repeatedly clenching his buttocks in an attempt to conceal an item. On January 17, officers were searching Paul Lamont, 38, at Kilmarnock Police Station – but according to […]

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The scammer promised the woman a honeymoon and life together A woman has lost almost all of her life savings after falling victim to a Bitcoin scam on the dating app Hinge. The 33-year-old woman began speaking to a man on the app who claimed to be a Chinese architect living in Maryland. The two […]

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Trump also suggested China would ‘be next’ to invade a neighbouring state Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin, calling him “savvy” and a “genius” as tensions continue to escalate between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis. The 75-year-old former president was referencing Putin’s decision to recognise the independence of two breakaway Russian separatist-controlled […]

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‘I was in survival mode’ Charlize Theron has spoken about the bad blood between herself and co-star Tom Hardy whilst filming Mad Max: Fury Road. Despite the huge success of the film, which was loved by critics and audiences alike and won six Oscars following its release in 2015, it seems that all was not […]

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She is now suing the doctor A woman has spoken of her horror after discovering that her obstetrician-gynaecologist (OB-GYN) of almost a decade was her biological father. The shocking story starts in 1983, when Morgan Hellquist’s parents, Gary and Joe Ann Levey, turned to Dr. Morris Wortman, a well-known fertility specialist in the Rochester, New […]

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The questionnaire has been labelled ‘as basic as you can possibly imagine’ Leaked police documents have revealed what questions Downing Street staff and Boris Johnson may have been asked in the questionnaires sent to them as part of the investigation into the ‘Partygate’ scandal. In a questionnaire leaked to ITV News, Number 10 staff have […]

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The doses had initially been donated by Poland Iran has sent back 820,000 doses of a covid vaccine after finding out that they were manufactured in the United States. According to Iranian state TV, Poland had donated about a million doses of the British-Swedish AstraZeneca vaccine to Iran. They quote Mohammad Hashemi, an official in […]

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Warning: this article contains graphic images A man was left in shock when he was told that the reason he was struggling to breath through his right nostril was that he had a tooth growing in his nose. The 38-year-old went to a clinic after experiencing breathing problems through his nose for a number of […]

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He’s been wreaking havoc since last July Authorities in California have begun a special trapping effort to capture a 500lb black bear known as ‘Hank the Tank.’ According to authorities in South Lake Tahoe, Hank is “readily identifiable due to [his] exceptionally large size and dark coat with a lighter muzzle.” The Washington Department for […]

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‘It’s that spicy enough where I wouldn’t do it without checking’ Jimmy Carr has revealed that he got Pete Davidson’s permission for a risqué joke he made about his father who died on 9/11. Pete Davidson’s father, Scott, was a firefighter who tragically died during the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York […]

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The Queen was diagnosed with the virus on Sunday The Queen has cancelled her planned virtual engagements on Tuesday as she is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms following her recent covid-19 infection. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “As Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements […]

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