Lum Haliti

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Lum is a Trending Writer at JOE since 2025, covering trending global news, from world politics to arts and entertainment, occasionally sports. He has worked as a writer/journalist for over thirteen years, covering sports and world news in print media, online and television, in that order. He is a big film enthusiast with a profound interest in world cinema.

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  • Urgent search launched for missing 10-year-old boy last seen Tuesday

    Urgent search launched for missing 10-year-old boy last seen Tuesday

    Police reveal where he was last seen A 10-year-old boy went missing two days ago and an urgent search has launched, police have revealed. The boy, named Dougie, was last seen on Tuesday (15 September) in Hoddesdon. He went missing from the Hertfordshire town near the border of Greater London and his last sighting was […]

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  • Putney Pusher suspect found dead after being released under investigation

    Putney Pusher suspect found dead after being released under investigation

    Police confirmed the death of the main suspect Nicholas Brandram, the prime suspect in the Putney Pusher investigation has been found dead at 44. In June this year, Brandram was detained at his home in Chiswick for attempted grievous bodily harm. This was in relation to the incident in 2017 on Putney Bridge, when a […]

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  • Reform ‘waging war on what Britain is’, says Peter Oborne

    Reform ‘waging war on what Britain is’, says Peter Oborne

    Reform is ‘not really a political party’ British journalist and broadcaster Peter Oborne has blamed Reform UK for attacking Britain’s identity, and its leader Nigel Farage for “trying to get rid of democracy”. According to Oborne, Nigel Farage’s party, which is sponsored by mainstream media “is waging war on what Britain is”. In a JOE […]

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  • Could England end up paying for Scotland’s pensions if UK breaks up?

    Could England end up paying for Scotland’s pensions if UK breaks up?

    The issue is more complicated than you think Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed an agreement of cooperation on Monday (14 September) in Cardiff calling on the “right to self-determination”. It came following a report from The Telegraph which said that leaders are set to sign a “memorandum of understanding”. The leaders of […]

    2 days ago

  • Major UK city bans balaclavas from today

    Major UK city bans balaclavas from today

    No more face covering As new powers aimed at tackling intimidation come into effect, a UK city has banned balaclavas. One of the first cities to bring in a ban for the balaclavas is Nottingham, and police and council officers can ask people to remove a face covering, under the new restrictions. According to Nottinghamshire […]

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  • Ludek Miklosko, the former West Ham keeper, has died aged 64

    Ludek Miklosko, the former West Ham keeper, has died aged 64

    Farewell to a legend A legendary goalkeeper who made nearly 400 appearances in English football has died at the age of 64. West Ham fans sang about Ludek Miklosko even about a quarter of a century after he left The Hammers. The club revealed on Monday that the club’s former goalkeeper has died. “It is […]

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  • Zverev has won the US Open six years after throwing it away

    Zverev has won the US Open six years after throwing it away

    The sweet smell of success Six years after serving for the same trophy and succumbing to defeat, Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 5-7 6-2 in New York to win the second Grand Slam title of his career. Zverev, 29, threw away a two-set lead in 2020 against Dominic Thiem, after serving for […]

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  • Hayden Panettiere’s ‘cause of death revealed’ after actress’ death aged 36

    Hayden Panettiere’s ‘cause of death revealed’ after actress’ death aged 36

    Her cause of death was a mystery Reports have revealed the cause of death of Hayden Panettiere, who died last month. Panettiere died aged 36 on 16 August after she was found responsive at her home. Speaking to TMZ, law enforcement sources said that she allegedly took oxycodone laced with fentanyl. She was provided with […]

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  • WATCH: Moment Russian drone strikes close to Boris Johnson’s train in Ukraine

    WATCH: Moment Russian drone strikes close to Boris Johnson’s train in Ukraine

    Dramatic footage shows moment of attack Shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top European security officials passed through, a Russian drone hit a train near the Ukraine – Poland border. While no casualties were reported after the strike at Yahodyn in the early hours of Sunday (13 September), the train’s engine was […]

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  • China and Iran used Anthropic’s AI to aid spying, the company says

    China and Iran used Anthropic’s AI to aid spying, the company says

    The report has raised serious alarms The San Francisco-based AI company Anthropic listed five case studies of potential biological misuse of its models which it says “is one of the most serious risks of frontier AI models”, in a report titled “Detecting and countering misuse of AI”. Anthropic, in the report, said that it shut […]

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  • Non-league goalkeeper turns down chance to become king in Uganda

    Non-league goalkeeper turns down chance to become king in Uganda

    He prefers the magic of the FA Cup after all The chance to become king of a traditional kingdom in Uganda has been turned down by a goalkeeper who plays in the ninth tier of English football. The non-league goalkeeper George Desmond Kamurasi, who is captain of SE Dons from southeast London, turned out the […]

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  • Burnham warns ‘terror still knocks at door’ on September 11 anniversary

    Burnham warns ‘terror still knocks at door’ on September 11 anniversary

    The PM makes clear statement 25 years after the attacks Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that the UK and the US “stand together” in the war against terror, as he issued a warning on the 9/11 anniversary. As the world remembers the terrorist attacks 25 years on, Burnham warned that the threat of terror […]

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  • Everyway AI will end humanity explained after AI researcher issues global threat

    Everyway AI will end humanity explained after AI researcher issues global threat

    It’s what’s on everyone’s mind On Tuesday, AI researchers revealed that the chances of the technology killing off humanity in the next decade aren’t exactly zero, an acknowledgment that shocked millions around the world. While fears of an AI doomsday have existed for years, these recent warning are hitting close to home considering AI has […]

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  • Man United are playing in one of six UCL fixtures on a Thursday – Here’s why

    Man United are playing in one of six UCL fixtures on a Thursday – Here’s why

    There’s a simple reason for it It’s Thursday, but long gone are the days when a Thursday only belonged to the Europa League or the Conference League. That’s because the Champions League continues with six games taking place this evening 10 September 10). When we think of the Champions League, we’re reminded of those dramatic […]

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  • Pochettino thinks the 2016-17 title should belong to Tottenham

    Pochettino thinks the 2016-17 title should belong to Tottenham

    Chelsea fans look away Former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino believes that the team he once managed should be stripped of one Premier League title. According to the Argentine coach, the 2016-17 title belongs to his former Tottenham side, which finished second that season. After being charged by the Premier League over historical breaches of competition […]

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  • AI healthcare is coming to the NHS, and the rulebook dates from the hip-replacement era

    AI healthcare is coming to the NHS, and the rulebook dates from the hip-replacement era

    Here’s what it means According to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the UK needs new laws for AI healthcare products used in the NHS. As the use of AI in the sector rises, the watchdog that regulates every medical device in the UK has published 44 recommendations. It was an independent commission with […]

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  • What the UK’s trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements really means

    What the UK’s trade ban on goods from Israeli West Bank settlements really means

    Burnham told MPs that Britain ‘must stand for something’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham hailed UK sanctions which were announced yesterday by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on imports from illegal settlements in the West Bank. Burnham said that “leadership is about taking action”, adding: “Where there is injustice, where we need to correct unfairness, people being […]

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  • Trump claims he was carried away by firefighters after 9/11 attacks

    Trump claims he was carried away by firefighters after 9/11 attacks

    Saved by ‘two firemen, big, strong guys’ US President Donald Trump has claimed that he was pulled to safety by firefighters following the 9/11 attacks, in a speech he made near the White House. Trump spoke near a massive, 21-foot, nearly 17,000-pound steel beam recovered from the South Tower, which was on display for the […]

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  • Jamaica is asking King Charles for slavery reparations – here’s why

    Jamaica is asking King Charles for slavery reparations – here’s why

    They’re also meeting the British Museum for a return of cultural artefacts A petition by Jamaica has been filed to King Charles over the enslavement of Africans in the country. According to ITV, Jamaica’s government has presented to the King a slavery reparation petition, questioning the legality of the UK’s involvement in the slave trade. […]

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  • Non-league goalkeeper from London chosen to rule kingdom in Uganda

    Non-league goalkeeper from London chosen to rule kingdom in Uganda

    From the FA Cup to becoming king The Tooro people in Uganda are set to have a new leader, as a goalkeeper from south London will now rule the kingdom. The non-league goalkeeper, George Kamurasi, made an appearance in the FA Cup just last month but now has a new challenge to look forward to. […]

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  • Israel minister calls for end of ‘UK occupation of Falklands’

    Israel minister calls for end of ‘UK occupation of Falklands’

    He said they were ‘Argentine territory under occupation’ An Israeli minister has said that the Falklands are “Argentine territory under occupation” as he has called for “sanctions” against Britain. The comments by Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s minister for national security, were made just after it was revealed that Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is due to announce […]

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  • How volcano eruption in Indonesia might impact your travel as 170,000 travellers are left stranded

    How volcano eruption in Indonesia might impact your travel as 170,000 travellers are left stranded

    Brits have received advice from Foreign Office Airport closures have extended following volcanic ash from eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia, as more than 1,500 flights have been delayed. Seven airports in Indonesia, including two serving the capital Jakarta, on Monday morning remained closed due to volcanic ash from eruptions, the country’s transport minister […]

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  • Influencer, 43, dies following penis enlargement surgery

    Influencer, 43, dies following penis enlargement surgery

    A coroner said the procedure caused his death An influencer has died following a penis enlargement procedure while in vacation in Thailand, it has been reported. As per TMZ, wealthy influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, died after undergoing the procedure during a luxury vacation in Thailand with his wife. A […]

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  • TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

    TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

    She has denied the charges and will appeal the death sentence Following conviction for drug charges, a TV presenter from Egypt and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging. As per al-Ahram newspaper, which is state-owned, television presenter Sarah Khalifa and the others were part of a criminal gang. The newspaper reported that […]

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  • UN issues ‘supersized’ El Niño warning as countries prepare for impact

    UN issues ‘supersized’ El Niño warning as countries prepare for impact

    Its effects are already here… Impacts of El Niño are now felt globally as the world has entered a “danger zone of extreme weather”, head of the United Nations António Guterres has warned. The latest data on the natural phenomenon has been released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which show that this could be […]

    2 weeks ago

  • The Other Bennet Sister wraps filming on its three-part Christmas special

    The Other Bennet Sister wraps filming on its three-part Christmas special

    ‘This one is going to be so special’ A three-part Christmas special hit of the BBC show The Other Bennet Sister has wrapped filming, it has been revealed. BBC Wales reported that the first series, which was filmed largely in Wales, attracted 7.3 million UK viewers in its first four weeks. Inspired by Jane Austen’s […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Lando Norris sets up his own junior team to get young drivers to F1

    Lando Norris sets up his own junior team to get young drivers to F1

    ‘Getting to Formula 1 takes so much more than just talent’ World champion Lando Norris is setting up his own junior team to support young drivers on their route to Formula 1. BBC reported reported that LN4 Fusion, which launched near Monza on the eve of the Italian Grand Prix weekend, will run teams across […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Wardley says he has ‘zero excuses’ as the Dubois rematch is set for the O2

    Wardley says he has ‘zero excuses’ as the Dubois rematch is set for the O2

    There was a tense moment at the news conference As he’s looking to write a new chapter in his story, Fabio Wardley says there are “zero excuses” heading into his rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on 17 October. The 31-year-old dropped fellow Briton Dubois twice when the pair met in May but was […]

    2 weeks ago

  • King Charles hails ‘unprecedented’ Bayeux Tapestry loan at the British Museum

    King Charles hails ‘unprecedented’ Bayeux Tapestry loan at the British Museum

    It goes on public display next week The Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum was called by King Charles the “best possible symbol” of the closeness between the UK and France. The King hailed the “unprecedented loan”, as he viewed the medieval embroidery in London on Wednesday, a week before it goes on public display. […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Farage says Britain is a ‘complainants’ society’ as Reform funding questions mount

    Farage says Britain is a ‘complainants’ society’ as Reform funding questions mount

    The Reform leader said his party would rebound As Nigel Farage faces continuing questions about both his own finances and those of his party, the Reform UK leader has said that the UK is a “complainants’ society”. In an interview with the BBC, Farage spoke before Reform UK’s annual conference, which begins in Birmingham on […]

    2 weeks ago

  • President of Argentina to give national broadcast over Falkland Islands ‘violation’ of national sovereignty

    President of Argentina to give national broadcast over Falkland Islands ‘violation’ of national sovereignty

    He’s issued an expletive-laden statement President of Argentina Javier Milei has confirmed a national broadcast on Thursday on what he calls “the historic claim” to the Falkland Islands. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Milei said that this is a “sacred” topic for Argentinians. He further called the Falklands a “historic claim” of the Argentine people. […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Below Deck star Nathan Gallagher has arrest warrant issued against him

    Below Deck star Nathan Gallagher has arrest warrant issued against him

    Police have warned ‘not to approach’ Star of Below Deck Mediterranean, Nathan Gallagher, is wanted on an arrest warrant in Australia while police has warned the public “not to approach him”. The arrest warrant for the reality star was issued as he allegedly missed a court hearing for assault charges. Gallagher, 28, had a mugshot […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Flu vaccine updated to target Super-K strain as NHS rollout begins

    Flu vaccine updated to target Super-K strain as NHS rollout begins

    First doses from Tuesday In order to protect against last year’s Super-K strain, this winter’s flu vaccine has been updated, as the NHS has started its rollout. The first doses will be going to schoolchildren and pregnant women from Tuesday, the BBC reported. Last winter the flu arrived early, more than a month ahead of […]

    2 weeks ago

  • UK’s hottest summer on record expected to be confirmed

    UK’s hottest summer on record expected to be confirmed

    Met Office is expected to confirm Tuesday The UK has just had its hottest summer since records began in 1884, the Met Office is expected to confirm, according to BBC Weather. Provisional figures for June, July and August are due on Tuesday afternoon. What those figures are likely to show is that mean temperatures, which […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for the first time

    Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for the first time

    MPs are now back at work On Tuesday, Andy Burnham will address the Commons as prime minister, with MPs back at work after the summer recess. As the BBC reports, it comes six weeks after Burnham walked up Downing Street, and 16 years after he last stood at the dispatch box as part of a […]

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  • Bank holiday weather: Gales and thunderstorms after weeks of drought

    Bank holiday weather: Gales and thunderstorms after weeks of drought

    After weeks of heatwave comes the thunderstorm Brits have been warned about the bank holiday weather as frequent downpours are predicted on all three days, with gales for some in the south. According to BBC Weather, heavy rain and showers will sweep across parts of the UK each day. While gales may cause problems for […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Rayan Cherki’s Selhurst masterclass as Man City brush Palace aside

    Rayan Cherki’s Selhurst masterclass as Man City brush Palace aside

    Easy win for Maresca’s men Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday and Rayan Cherki scored twice in the second half, in what BBC Sport called the club’s first heavyweight marker of the post-Pep Guardiola era. Erling Haaland also scored twice, while Palace‘s goal came from a Yeremy Pino free-kick that […]

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