It’s been described as a ‘symbolic gesture’ Activists in Washington D.C. have erected a sign outside the Russian embassy renaming the street it’s on as “President Zelensky Way.” The sign was posted outside the Consulate of Russia on Sunday afternoon (March 7), in a show of support for the Ukrainian president and the people of […]

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The Ukrainian president said he was grateful to Musk for supporting his country with both ‘words and deeds’ President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Elon Musk for setting up his Starlink satellite internet service for “destroyed cities” in the country. The Ukrainian president said he was “grateful” to the world’s richest man for supporting Ukraine with […]

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A number of tributes were paid to the late comedian during the National Comedy Awards Fans were left “sobbing” on Saturday night as Lee Mack and the entirety of British comedy paid tribute to Sean Lock at the National Comedy Awards. The awards were the first to take place since Lock’s sad passing from cancer […]

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Information on the invasion of Ukraine is tightly controlled in Russia Shocking footage has emerged online of police officers in Moscow demanding the phones of passers-by, before reading their messages. In a post on Twitter sharing the footage, Kevin Rothrock wrote: “Police officers in Moscow today are stopping people, demanding to see their phones, READING […]

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France says British officials are turning away Ukrainians in Calais for not having the right paperwork The French interior minister has sent a letter to Priti Patel urging that the UK do more to help fleeing Ukrainians trying to get across the Channel to Britain. Earlier this week, Ukrainians fleeing their country were turned away […]

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The PM claimed the warning from intelligence was ‘anti-Russianism’ British security services withdrew a warning to Boris Johnson saying that he should not award a peerage to a Russian businessman as it posed a national security risk, it has been reported. The Prime Minister decided to go ahead with the nomination of his friend and […]

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He was competing a World Cup event in Doha A Russian gymnast has sparked fury after he wore a Russian war symbol on his shirt while sharing the podium with a Ukrainian competitor. Ivan Kuliak finished third on the parallel bars  at a World Cup event in Doha, with Ukrainian Ilia Kovtun topping the podium […]

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The story quickly takes a turn… A woman has been called out on TikTok after she shared her frustration at an “ego-lifter” in front of her at the gym – and got it completely wrong. The woman, who has now deleted her account, posted a video saying: “This ego lifter at Golds kept going in […]

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After three failed marriages, he’s hoping fourth time’s the charm The boss of one of the world’s most famous ‘sugar dating’ sites has waived his right to divorce his new fiancée because he’s so confident in their relationship. Brandon Wade, 51, is so in love with his partner Dana, who is 30 years his junior, […]

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The behavioural changes were found to last for anywhere from a few months to a number of years A study of hundreds of pet owners who owned at least two dogs has found that the death of one of the pets can affect the other, with the surviving dog displaying signs of grief and mourning. […]

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‘I’m still super pregnant’ A woman has wowed the internet with the size of her massive baby bump. Renae posted a TikTok showing off her impressive bump last month, and it has since been viewed 38.3 million times. The mother has documented her pregnancy on the video sharing platform and in this video sings along […]

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It all depends on how The Batman performs… Robert Pattinson has boldly claimed he’d do “art house porn” on one condition as the world gets ready for the release of The Batman. One of the year’s most highly-anticipated movies hits the big screen on Friday (March 4) and will see Pattinson star as the famous […]

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People have also tried to get him banned from his favourite Dunkin’ Donuts A pastor who has been preaching about the dangers of witches and demonic deliverance has been receiving death threats, satanic postcards and boxes of sex toys. Global Vision Bible Church pastor Greg Locke has preached that witches are real and claims that […]

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Russian cats will not be allowed to compete in any shows The International Cat Federation has hit Russian cats with sanctions following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) announced on Tuesday that cats bred in Russia will not be allowed to compete in their cat shows until May 31 at the […]

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The London Mayor was presenting a prize at the NME Awards Sadiq Khan was booed by the audience at the NME Awards on Wednesday night as London continues to be affected by tube strikes. Major strikes have affected the entire London Underground network, with the first walkout on Tuesday (March 1) and a second one […]

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It’s the first time EA has removed an entire country from a game EA SPORTS has confirmed that Russian teams will be removed from FIFA 22 as the country’s invasion of Ukraine continues. The company announced the news in a statement on Wednesday afternoon, and it is the latest development in Russia’s exclusion from the […]

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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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