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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  • Donald Trump says LeBron James might be ‘a racist’

    Donald Trump says LeBron James might be ‘a racist’

    ‘But maybe he doesn’t like Trump, I don’t know’ During a news conference on Friday at the White House, US President Donald Trump said that LeBron James might be “a racist”. As he was speaking hours after James confirmed his career will continue with a move to the Philadelphia 76ers, Trump was asked who was […]

    1 week ago

  • Is Trump about to start bombing another country?

    Is Trump about to start bombing another country?

    He’s not doing his Nobel Peace Prize chances any favours… The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering military action in what could be the eighth country targeted by the president since he returned to office last year. According to reports, Trump is thinking about military action against an al-Qaeda-linked group in Mali. His […]

    1 week ago

  • UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran warns of consequences of Burnham decision

    UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iran warns of consequences of Burnham decision

    What the US saw as lack of support, Iran sees as involvement As Iran has warned the UK about potential “consequences” following Prime Minister Andy Burnham‘s decision on the US-Iran war, the Ministry of Defence has now issued a fiery response. Burnham’s decision to continue to allow the US to use British bases to strike […]

    1 week ago

  • Where Liverpool’s valuation ranks among sport’s biggest clubs

    Where Liverpool’s valuation ranks among sport’s biggest clubs

    As there’s rumours of Bezos buying a stake… American billionaire Jeff Bezos has held discussions about buying a minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, it has been reported. Bezos has held discussions about joining a syndicate of investors led by former Queens Park Rangers co-owner Amit Bhatia to buy a minority stake in the Premier […]

    1 week ago

  • Russian warship carried out live-firing exercises just off the coast of Plymouth

    Russian warship carried out live-firing exercises just off the coast of Plymouth

    It informed of its intentions to fire A live-fire artillery exercise was carried out by a Russian warship just 46 miles off the coast of Plymouth, it has been revealed. The Ministry of Defence said that the Russian exercise on Monday was monitored by the Royal Navy. According to MoD, they are now continuing to […]

    1 week ago

  • Cristiano Ronaldo likes damning Instagram post accusing FIFA of ‘corruption’

    Cristiano Ronaldo likes damning Instagram post accusing FIFA of ‘corruption’

    He seems bitter even if Messi lost the final The conspiracy theory that FIFA allegedly fixed the World Cup this year is apparently supported by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner appears to have shown support for video which was shared to social media and he seems into buying into the […]

    1 week ago

  • Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme as ‘reset of priorities’ revealed

    Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme as ‘reset of priorities’ revealed

    Millions were already against it Incoming prime minister Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a “reset of priorities”, it has been revealed. As Burnham is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, he will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living. Burnham’s […]

    2 weeks ago

  • A quick guide to Andy Burnham: the journey so far

    A quick guide to Andy Burnham: the journey so far

    He looks all set After winning the support of the party’s MPs, Andy Burnham on Friday took over from Keir Starmer as Labour leader. What this means is that he we will become the UK’s prime minister very soon, and the seventh in the last 10 years. Burnham became leader of Labour on Friday (17 […]

    2 weeks ago

  • FIFA responds after Argentina’s Falklands flag stunt following semi final win

    FIFA responds after Argentina’s Falklands flag stunt following semi final win

    They could get punished Argentina players celebrated their World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands, and now FIFA is “assessing match reports” before deciding whether to issue a punishment. The world champions scored twice late in the game to defeat England 2-1 in […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Jude Bellingham pens emotional letter to England fans following World Cup exit

    Jude Bellingham pens emotional letter to England fans following World Cup exit

    England’s best player has spoken Jude Bellingham has shared an emotional letter to England fans following the team’s World Cup exit, calling for unity and pride after the tournament. On Wednesday, The Three Lions fell to Argentina after taking the lead through Anthony Gordon, but conceded two late goals from the world champions. The goals […]

    2 weeks ago

  • List of cheapest and most expensive fuel brands in the UK revealed

    List of cheapest and most expensive fuel brands in the UK revealed

    Here’s how the prices can vary As hostilities in the Middle East have resumed, fears of a fuel spike have reignited again, as per latest reports. Amid fears of a spike, RAC looked at the brands offering the cheapest petrol prices right now, which can vary by as much as 62.3p between the lowest and […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Why you should put bowls of water on windowsills during heatwave

    Why you should put bowls of water on windowsills during heatwave

    You have probably never heard of this one In the UK, households are being encouraged to place bowls of water on their windowsills, as high temperatures are not expected to go away anytime soon. Summer still has a long way to go, so tips on how to stay cool are practically a lifesaver. Throughout much […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Debate rages over the best way to keep a room cool in a heatwave

    Debate rages over the best way to keep a room cool in a heatwave

    There’s a few tips you could choose from As we’re battling the heatwave during times when temperatures are soaring, experts have come up with a few practical tips on how to keep yourself and your home cool. As very hot temperatures are expected all month, keeping cool, especially while you’re inside, is sometimes easier said […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Multiple injured in ‘large disturbance’ in Clacton-on-Sea

    Multiple injured in ‘large disturbance’ in Clacton-on-Sea

    Police are in search of footage Several people have suffered injuries on a seafront, as police have appealed for information after a “large disturbance”. Following reports of a fight, Essex Police was called to Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, shortly before 03:00 BST on Saturday. At the scene several injured people needed medical attention, including one […]

    3 weeks ago

  • British ‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer dies aged 37

    British ‘Party Rock Anthem’ singer dies aged 37

    Cause of death has not been revealed Lauren Bennett, the British singer known as a member of the girl groups Paradiso Girls and G.R.L., has passed away at age 37. The singer was also known for her collaborations with CeeLo Green, Robin Antin, The Pussycat Dolls, and LMFAO. The news of her death was shared […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Australian PM apologises after ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue

    Australian PM apologises after ‘inappropriate’ comments about Kylie Minogue

    Hit by post-podcast clarity Following comments he made in a podcast interview last week about popstar Kylie Minogue, Australian PM Anthony Albanese has now apologised “unequivocally”. During an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, the Australian leader was asked whether he would “shag, marry or date” Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman or […]

    1 month ago

  • Jets scrambled to intercept Russian plane ‘dropping devices’ near UK flagship carrier

    Jets scrambled to intercept Russian plane ‘dropping devices’ near UK flagship carrier

    It ‘repeatedly approached’ the HMS Prince of Wales A Russian plane came “unnecessarily close” to Britain’s flagship carrier in the Arctic Circle, and UK fighter jets were scrambled to intercept it in response, it has been revealed. Prior to dropping a “large number” of tracking devices into the water, a Russian “Bear F” aircraft “repeatedly […]

    1 month ago

  • Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardon for P Diddy

    Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardon for P Diddy

    Hardly anybody surprised US President Donald Trump is considering pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs, as he meets with his pardons team to discuss releases from prison. According to CBS, Trump is thinking about showing clemency to “Diddy” in a fresh update on the former rapper’s case. As per sources close to the broadcaster, Donald Trump was […]

    1 month ago

  • Two more toys subject to recall for asbestos after 137 products pulled

    Two more toys subject to recall for asbestos after 137 products pulled

    A dad has made a shocking discovery Due to fears over chemical concentration, two more kids play products are no longer available to buy, in the latest shock of the UK toy industry. You can no longer buy the Galt Sand Stickers Craft Kit and the HTI Toys Fun Sand Art Bottle Kit, The Sun […]

    1 month ago

  • The 10 places in the world where it is illegal to die

    The 10 places in the world where it is illegal to die

    ‘Death and taxes’ doesn’t apply there While “death and taxes” is a famous idiom popularised by Benjamin Franklin in 1789, which highlights the only two certainties in human life, this doesn’t seem to apply in some places. That is because some of them have taken some unusual, absurd steps, through which they’ve made it illegal […]

    1 month ago

  • Boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face

    Boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face

    Shocking details revealed A young boy in Canada has died after a bat on his nose and mouth woke him up and he got infected with rabies. The boy, 11, was on a visit with his family to a cottage in Ontario in 2024, which is when the incident took place. The details were revealed […]

    1 month ago

  • Weather chart shows exact date UK faces hottest day in history

    Weather chart shows exact date UK faces hottest day in history

    It looks like a long summer Weather forecasting models suggest temperatures could hit 41C in parts of the UK next week, while the Met Office says another heatwave is on the cards Brits could soon find themselves facing yet another heatwave as the UK may see its hottest day ever. According to the Met Office, […]

    1 month ago

  • Footballer’s wife dies while saving baby daughter during earthquake

    Footballer’s wife dies while saving baby daughter during earthquake

    A hero mother As she was saving her daughter during the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela, a mother has died, local media in the country have revealed. Husband Héctor Bello wrote on social media that his wife Andrea, whom he called “his precious love”, managed to save the life of their toddler but she was […]

    1 month ago

  • England fan spends entire house deposit to take grandad to World Cup

    England fan spends entire house deposit to take grandad to World Cup

    ‘I can always make money back, but I won’t ever get to go to the World Cup with my grandad again’ A young England fan has done a great gesture just to take his grandad on a dream World Cup trip this year. To make sure he and his grandad were going to the England […]

    1 month ago

  • Country suspended from all football as FIFA issue statement

    Country suspended from all football as FIFA issue statement

    For one simple reason As it has broken one of FIFA’s key rules, a national has been banned completely from all international competitions. According to FIFA, the country in question has been banned “until further notice” from international football. As people from all around the globe have their eyes on football, with the FIFA World […]

    1 month ago

  • England’s nightmare route to World Cup final

    England’s nightmare route to World Cup final

    Sounds like squeaky bum time Following the goalless draw in group fixture two against Ghana, England has a potential “nightmare” World Cup run in the knockout stages. While the draw wasn’t a terrible result in itself, Thomas Tuchel’s side may now have a much trickier knockout stage ahead. The Three Lions still have high chances […]

    1 month ago

  • British TikToker ‘facing death by firing squad in Dubai’

    British TikToker ‘facing death by firing squad in Dubai’

    She is facing the death penalty A human rights group has revealed that a Brit influencer is facing death by firing squad, as she was charged with the murder of her boyfriend in Dubai. The TikTok influencer from Kent, Brooke George, 23, claimed that she grabbed a knife in self-defence during a violent attack by […]

    1 month ago

  • Leading risk for cancer revealed – and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

    Leading risk for cancer revealed – and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

    It isn’t something that can be avoided. It appears that the most important risk factor for cancer isn’t one which most people thought about. Asking most people what causes cancer would most likely give you the following answers: smoking, alcohol, the sun, or some other element that you can avoid. This, however, doesn’t seem to […]

    1 month ago

  • Debate rages over the best way to keep a room cool in a heatwave

    Debate rages over the best way to keep a room cool in a heatwave

    There’s a few you could choose from As we’re battling the heatwave during times when temperatures are soaring, experts have come up with a few practical tips on how to keep yourself and your home cool. While record-breaking temperatures are expected today and into tomorrow, a rare red weather warning has come into force. Due […]

    1 month ago

  • What Andy Burnham becoming PM means for your payslip and house-buying chances

    What Andy Burnham becoming PM means for your payslip and house-buying chances

    With new PM comes new responsibility All eyes are now turning to Keir Starmer’s potential successor, following his announcement of resignation as prime minister. Andy Burnham, the Makerfield MP who earned a parliamentary seat only a week ago, is now the frontrunner to replace him at No 10. Next week, Burnham is set to make […]

    1 month ago

  • Real meaning behind England anthem Sweet Caroline

    Real meaning behind England anthem Sweet Caroline

    It’s now the anthem of The Three Lions There is an unofficial anthem of the England football team and it’s a song which was written more than five decades ago by singer Neil Diamond. In the stands, England fans have often been joined by the players on the pitch in belting out the song. The […]

    1 month ago

  • Boston locals slam England fans over chant they sang in pub

    Boston locals slam England fans over chant they sang in pub

    While The Tartan Army got all the praise England and Scotland fans still won’t be getting along it seems, even if the rules on progression from this World Cup could mean that the Scottish fans are cheering on a big victory for The Three Lions. As England prepare to take on Ghana tonight (Tuesday 23 […]

    1 month ago

  • World Cup pundit sparks outrage with racist comment during Belgium game 

    World Cup pundit sparks outrage with racist comment during Belgium game 

    The ‘expert’ had only three caps for his national team A pundit on Serbian TV has raised eyebrows after shockingly racist remarks he made during a World Cup game. Rade Bogdanovic, former striker of Yugoslavia national team and Spanish giants Atlético Madrid, sparked controversy with his comments during the World Cup match between Belgium and […]

    1 month ago

  • Donald Trump trolls Keir Starmer as rumours of resignation swirl

    Donald Trump trolls Keir Starmer as rumours of resignation swirl

    And that surprised absolutely no one US President Donald Trump has once again mocked Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he commented on his reported resignation, saying that he “failed badly”. Amid reports that Starmer was considering his political future, Trump was quick to have another dig – one of many in the last few months […]

    1 month ago

  • Doctor explains why UK heatwave is giving some men ‘summer penis’

    Doctor explains why UK heatwave is giving some men ‘summer penis’

    It seems that the heatwave has its positives The heatwave gives some men what has been described as “summer penis”, and yes, it’s a real thing. At least that’s what the doctors say, so this seems like another reason to love the good weather. Now that summer is here, we can all agree that it […]

    1 month ago