Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • Fortnite refunding people who purchased skins in huge $245m settlement

    Fortnite refunding people who purchased skins in huge $245m settlement

    Millions of people could be due compensation The developers of Fortnite have agreed to pay out a mind-boggling $245 million in compensation, with tens of millions of people expected to receive part of the sum. Epic Games is the developer behind one of the most popular games of recent years Fortnite, which has an average […]

    2 years ago

  • Comedian opens up on her struggles as a 36-year-old virgin

    Comedian opens up on her struggles as a 36-year-old virgin

    She’s only kissed five men in her life A stand-up comic has opened up about her struggles being a virgin at the age of 36. US-born comedian Sonali Chandra was raised in a conservative household where she was taught sex is a sacred act between husband and wife. Her parents wouldn’t allow her to have […]

    2 years ago

  • Stephen Fry ‘rushed to hospital’ after falling ‘two metres’ off stage

    Stephen Fry ‘rushed to hospital’ after falling ‘two metres’ off stage

    He had to leave the venue ‘in a wheelchair’ Stephen Fry has reportedly been rushed to hospital after he fell from the stage at the O2 in London after giving a speech. The national treasure is said to have fallen “two metres” from the stage after giving a speech about artificial intelligence. The 66-year-old was […]

    2 years ago

  • Concerned mum reveals her daughter, 10, wants iPhone, iPad and laptop for Christmas

    Concerned mum reveals her daughter, 10, wants iPhone, iPad and laptop for Christmas

    She reached out to another mum for advice on TikTok A mum has revealed her shock at her daughter’s pricey Christmas wish list, which included an iPhone, an iPad and a laptop. The 10-year-old had asked for thousands of pounds worth of gadgets, leaving her mum stressed about the financial cost of this, particularly as […]

    2 years ago

  • Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty to escaping Wandsworth prison

    Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty to escaping Wandsworth prison

    He had been arrested in Chiswick earlier this month Former soldier Daniel Khalife has denied escaping from Wandsworth prison earlier this month. The 21-year-old appeared in court by video link from HMP Belmarsh wearing a bright blue and yellow sweatshirt, the BBC reports. He had been arrested in Chiswick, London, on September 9 by Metropolitan […]

    2 years ago

  • ‘Female Andrew Tate’ gives the most toxic response to Russell Brand accusations

    ‘Female Andrew Tate’ gives the most toxic response to Russell Brand accusations

    She made the shocking argument in a YouTube video The woman who proudly labels herself the ‘female Andrew Tate’ has horrifically suggested that Russell Brand can’t have raped anyone because he is “rich and famous” and had “women throwing themselves at him.” In recent days, Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional […]

    2 years ago

  • Martin Lewis shares easy trick to get free £175 in your bank account

    Martin Lewis shares easy trick to get free £175 in your bank account

    All hail the Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has explained the simple way Brits can bag themselves a handy £175. With Christmas a mere 96 days away (at the time of writing) the money saving expert has started dishing out some early tips on how people can save money ahead of what is for many […]

    2 years ago

  • You could get paid thousands to binge watch just three Netflix shows

    You could get paid thousands to binge watch just three Netflix shows

    Are you the ultimate binge-watcher? If you’re the sort of person who can plough through an entire series in one day, then read on. To celebrate National Binge Day on September 25, Onlinecasinos.com is looking to hire a professional Netflix binge watcher to help them answer one question: which series truly is the most binge-worthy on Netflix? […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman who invented the fidget spinner hasn’t made a single penny off her creation

    Woman who invented the fidget spinner hasn’t made a single penny off her creation

    She’s said she isn’t bitter though The woman who invented the fidget spinner never made any money of her creation, despite tens of millions of the things being sold. Back in 2017, fidget spinners were the craze that gripped the nation. In what felt like the blink of an eye, suddenly everywhere you want you […]

    2 years ago

  • Tech expert explains everything you can do with iPhone 15’s USB-C port

    Tech expert explains everything you can do with iPhone 15’s USB-C port

    The new USB-C port has opened up a world of possibilities A tech whizz has revealed all the things you can do with the iPhone 15’s USB-C port and charger. It was the headline change for the latest iPhone when it was revealed last week – that Apple would be falling in line with the […]

    2 years ago

  • Lazio keeper scores Champions League equaliser with last kick of the game

    Lazio keeper scores Champions League equaliser with last kick of the game

    Incredible scenes Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel sparked bedlam after he scored a 95th minute bullet header against Atletico Madrid in their opening Champions League game. With his equaliser, Provedel provided the stand-out moment of what was an otherwise quite mundane opening night of the competition. A deflected first-half strike from Pablo Barrios had given the […]

    2 years ago

  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits it was ‘wrong’ to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits it was ‘wrong’ to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

    ‘When things didn’t go right, you could see certain egos came out’ Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that signing Cristiano Ronaldo during his time as Manchester United manager “turned out wrong.” In a wide-ranging interview with the Athletic, the former United striker and manager discussed his time in charge of the Red Devils from 2018 […]

    2 years ago

  • New twist in discovery of 1,000-year-old ‘alien bodies’ as autopsies are released

    New twist in discovery of 1,000-year-old ‘alien bodies’ as autopsies are released

    Experts say scans showed the corpse was a ‘complete organic being’ Investigators who presented what they claimed to be two “non-human” bodies to Mexican congress last week have said that one of the corpses was ‘pregnant’ when it died. Last week, officials in Mexico presented two allegedly “non human” bodies that they claimed to be […]

    2 years ago

  • Elon Musk wants everyone to pay for Twitter/X

    Elon Musk wants everyone to pay for Twitter/X

    Musk argues it’s the ‘only way to counter bots’ Elon Musk has said that a paywall could be introduced for all users of X, the app formerly called Twitter. Musk purchased the social media platform last year, when it was called Twitter, for $44 billion (£38 billion). He has overseen a chaotic few months in […]

    2 years ago

  • Sara Pascoe says there are multiple predators in the comedy industry

    Sara Pascoe says there are multiple predators in the comedy industry

    She said comedians had tried to set up a union on several occasions to protect themselves Sara Pascoe has said there is ‘more than one’ sexual predator in the comedy industry, including a “man that’s assaulted men.” In an interview with the Independent, Pascoe said a group of female and male comedians had tried “setting […]

    2 years ago

  • Sean Lock obliterates Russell Brand on live TV in resurfaced 2014 clip

    Sean Lock obliterates Russell Brand on live TV in resurfaced 2014 clip

    He spoke of a ‘fear’ that one of his daughters would ‘bring someone like him home’ A clip from 2014 of Sean Lock eviscerating Russell Brand has resurfaced online in the wake of sexual assault allegations against the comedian. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was […]

    2 years ago

  • Dannii Minogue calls Russell Brand a ‘vile predator’ in resurfaced interview

    Dannii Minogue calls Russell Brand a ‘vile predator’ in resurfaced interview

    Dannii Minogue said the comedian ‘wouldn’t take no for an answer’ A past Dannii Minogue interview has resurfaced after multiple women have accused Russell Brand of alleged rape and sexual assault. In a resurfaced clip, the singer refers to the comedian as a “vile predator”. The allegations against Brand were revealed in Channel 4’s Dispatches. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman had all limbs amputated and ‘almost died’ after eating tilapia fish

    Woman had all limbs amputated and ‘almost died’ after eating tilapia fish

    She’s spent months in hospital A woman was left fighting for her life after she contracted an infection by eating tilapia that had been contaminated with deadly bacteria. Laura Barajas had all four of her limbs amputated after eating the fish that she had purchased from a local market in San Jose, California in July. […]

    2 years ago

  • Justin Bieber ‘had semen thrown on him’ in nightclub

    Justin Bieber ‘had semen thrown on him’ in nightclub

    The incident apparently happened on a night-out in London Justin Bieber reportedly had semen thrown at him in a London nightclub by a man who was “w**king” next to him. The shocking claim was made by drag queen A’Whora on an episode of the podcast Saving Grace. A’Whora, who rose to fame after appearing on […]

    2 years ago

  • Andrew Tate reaches out to Russell Brand as comedian faces rape allegations

    Andrew Tate reaches out to Russell Brand as comedian faces rape allegations

    Brand denies the allegations Andrew Tate has voiced his support for Russell Brand in the wake of allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comedian. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Brand denies the accusations. Since […]

    2 years ago

  • Bob Geldof insults Russell Brand at awards show in resurfaced clip

    Bob Geldof insults Russell Brand at awards show in resurfaced clip

    ‘Bob Geldof certainly had the measure of Russell Brand’ Footage has been reshared online of the moment Bob Geldof labelled Russell Brand a “c***” at an awards show. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Brand denies the […]

    2 years ago

  • Dad secretly gives son meat and dairy behind vegan wife’s back

    Dad secretly gives son meat and dairy behind vegan wife’s back

    His son ‘felt lonely and excluded being vegan around his friends’ Food and lifestyle choices can often cause conflict and arguments with your family, particularly when it comes to making sure what your child is eating. One dad has recently opened up about his dilemma involving his child’s diet, and how this lead to a […]

    2 years ago

  • Comedian Daniel Sloss speaks out about Russell Brand on Channel 4 documentary

    Comedian Daniel Sloss speaks out about Russell Brand on Channel 4 documentary

    Sloss went on the record to support the claims against Brand Stand-up comic Daniel Sloss has gone on the record to support the rape and sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and […]

    2 years ago

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast are reuniting for new series

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast are reuniting for new series

    We’re going back to the Buffyverse! A number of the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ stars are going to reunite for a brand new series set in the same world as the iconic show. Running from 1997 to 2003, it was one of the series that defined the teenage years of many. Millions tuned in to […]

    2 years ago

  • Woman doubts existence of dinosaurs because ‘their bones aren’t everywhere’

    Woman doubts existence of dinosaurs because ‘their bones aren’t everywhere’

    ‘Why haven’t you or I, or anyone we know, ever found a bone?’ A woman has questioned whether dinosaurs existed on the basis that their bones aren’t “everywhere.” In a TikTok that has racked up some 3.3 million views, the conspiracy theorist asks: “If dinosaurs actually existed, wouldn’t their bones be everywhere?” She goes on […]

    2 years ago

  • Family reaches £21.7 million settlement after son bullied to death at school

    Family reaches £21.7 million settlement after son bullied to death at school

    Diego Stolz had told staff about the bullying, but nothing was done A family in California has reached a $27 million settlement (£21.7m) after their 13-year-old son was punched to death at school. On September 16, 2019, Diego Stolz was punched to death at his middle school by two 14-year-old boys. The pair pleaded guilty […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 364

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 364

    “F*** me, the pub quiz is brutal this week” “Still fuming about the pub quiz.” “Stupid quiz anyway.” These were just some of the reactions in work channels here to last week’s pub quiz. There was fury, anger, shock, disgust – and low scores. Admittedly, last week’s quiz had quite a high tariff. It was […]

    2 years ago

  • Ricky Gervais breaks world record with latest comedy tour

    Ricky Gervais breaks world record with latest comedy tour

    The comedian now has a world record to add to his accolades Ricky Gervais has bagged himself a world record with one of his stand-up performances on his recent comedy tour. The comedian, who rose to stardom in the early 2000s for creating The Office and Extras, has spent most of 2023 taking his Armageddon […]

    2 years ago

  • Miriam Margolyes says Steve Martin was ‘horrid’ on set

    Miriam Margolyes says Steve Martin was ‘horrid’ on set

    Margolyes also labelled her co-star ‘unapologetic’ and ‘unlovely’ Miriam Margolyes has said that comedy legend Steve Martin was “horrid” on set when they worked together. Actor Margolyes is well-known for not being afraid to share her mind and basically having no filter no matter where she is or who she’s talking to. Her new memoir, […]

    2 years ago

  • How to deal with sex-crazed spiders that will raid UK homes this month

    How to deal with sex-crazed spiders that will raid UK homes this month

    It is one of Britain’s biggest spiders Sex-crazed spiders are set to invade UK homes as their mating season begins. With autumn around the corner, British spiders tend to travel indoors to stretch their eight legs in search of a mate. Female spiders are known to stay in one place for most of their lives, […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s most deadly disease has fatality rate of almost 100%

    World’s most deadly disease has fatality rate of almost 100%

    It was caused by a gruesome practice as well Whilst many diseases continue to impact millions of people across the world every day, the huge strides in medical science taken over the last 100 years mean that we are much better placed to treat almost any disease. The fatality rates for many of these have […]

    2 years ago

  • Steve Coogan responds to backlash on decision to play Jimmy Savile in new BBC drama

    Steve Coogan responds to backlash on decision to play Jimmy Savile in new BBC drama

    ‘Broadly, it’s better to talk about something than not’ Steve Coogan has responded to criticism for his decision to play the role of Jimmy Savile in the upcoming BBC drama about the sex offender. A four-part series – called The Reckoning – was announced back in 2020 and will star Steve Coogan in the role of Savile. The series […]

    2 years ago

  • Elephants charge at hunters after one of herd is shot dead

    Elephants charge at hunters after one of herd is shot dead

    Warning: contains footage some readers may find upsetting Footage has resurfaced capturing the moment that a pair of hunters were charged by elephants after they shot one of the herd dead. In shocking footage – which was captured in the Nakabolelwa Conservancy in Namibia – a man can be seen taking aim at one of […]

    2 years ago

  • UFC and WWE combine to form TKO

    UFC and WWE combine to form TKO

    The company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange today UFC and WWE have officially combined to form a new sports and entertainment company, TKO Group Holdings. Endeavour announced the close of the transaction on Tuesday afternoon, with shares in TKO now trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The logic behind the merger […]

    2 years ago

  • Apple to launch its most called for feature when new iPhone is revealed today

    Apple to launch its most called for feature when new iPhone is revealed today

    A new law has forced Apple into a big change The new iPhone model is almost here, and there’s one much-called-for feature that the company is almost certainly going to announce. The iPhone 15 is set to be revealed later today (September 12) by Apple, and will be the 16th generation of the iconic smartphone […]

    2 years ago

  • Freddie Flintoff set to return to TV after being pictured following horror crash

    Freddie Flintoff set to return to TV after being pictured following horror crash

    ‘Everyone is thrilled and relieved Freddie is gearing up to get back to work’ Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is set for his return to television following his horror crash whilst filming a segment for Top Gear. The former England captain was behind the wheel while shooting an episode of the BBC motoring show at at Dunsfold […]

    2 years ago

  • World’s only spotless giraffe has finally been given a name

    World’s only spotless giraffe has finally been given a name

    More than 40,000 votes were cast in the poll for the rare animal’s name A spotless giraffe which probably holds the title for being the rarest in the world has finally been given a name. The incredibly rare creature was born on July 31 at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, and stands at around six feet tall. What […]

    2 years ago

  • New Netflix series is leaving viewers terrified after every episode

    New Netflix series is leaving viewers terrified after every episode

    ‘Had me anxious every episode’ Viewers of one of Netflix’s latest horror series, Dear Child, have been left terrified after watching it. ‘Dear Child’ is a six-mini series based on a German novel of the same name, by Romy Hausmann. The show is in German, with viewers either able to watch with English subtitles or […]

    2 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 363

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 363

    It’s Christmas Day (for rugby fans) A few of you may remember that a couple of weeks ago I officially declared summer over. Since then, the sun has come out and the UK has experienced its longest ever September heatwave. Is this extreme heat yet further proof of the climate crisis our planet is facing, […]

    2 years ago