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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  • Major bin rule changes in full as new laws come into effect from today

    Major bin rule changes in full as new laws come into effect from today

    Here’s how you will have to divide waste From today, March 31, a set of new bin rules comes into effect as the government rolls out its Simpler Recycling scheme to homes in England. This comes a year after the scheme was introduced, as it has been long in the works. The recycling scheme was […]

    2 months ago

  • Piers Morgan names the worst person he’s ever interviewed in his 35-year career

    Piers Morgan names the worst person he’s ever interviewed in his 35-year career

    ‘This was a vulnerable 16-year-old girl’ Journalist Piers Morgan has revealed who was the worst person he’s ever interviewed, during his career which spans 35 years. The broadcaster, who turned 61 yesterday (March 30), is known for courting controversy and for his outspoken nature. Piers has also turned his attention to true crime in the […]

    2 months ago

  • Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

    Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

    Harshly condemned by rights groups A law approving the death penalty for Palestinians who are convicted of murdering Israelis has been passed by Israel’s parliament. The bill’s passage means that the death penalty by hanging is now the default punishment for West Bank Palestinians, who are convicted of nationalistic killings. It came after the culmination […]

    2 months ago

  • Bullet used by alleged Charlie Kirk killer does not match rifle, court file claims

    Bullet used by alleged Charlie Kirk killer does not match rifle, court file claims

    Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty A postponement of a preliminary hearing scheduled for May has been requested by the defence lawyers representing Tyler Robinson. Robinson, 22, stands accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in September of last year. It requires additional time to investigate suggestions that a bullet recovered during the autopsy […]

    2 months ago

  • Airline passenger triggers ‘possible hijack’ scare after bomb and death threats

    Airline passenger triggers ‘possible hijack’ scare after bomb and death threats

    He could face 20 years in prison A verbal bomb threat almost immediately after touchdown was reported by a passenger aboard an Airbus A320, which is operated by Frontier Airlines and landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. On Sunday, March 29, just after 5:00 PM (EST) local authorities responded to the situation and the plane […]

    2 months ago

  • Millions to receive £1,040 pay rise from this Wednesday

    Millions to receive £1,040 pay rise from this Wednesday

    Here’s how it works For some of the lowest-earning workers in Britain, there is good news as millions of people are due a pay boost, coming into effect from this Wednesday. Millions could get more than £1,000 added to their annual wages, it has been revealed. Like reported previously, the National Living Wage will increase […]

    2 months ago

  • Billie Eilish stalker killed in horrific incident

    Billie Eilish stalker killed in horrific incident

    The singer had described her stalker as “frightening” According to local officials in Long Island, a man who was previously accused of stalking singer Billie Eilish has died after being struck by a train. The New York Post reports that 30-year-old Prenell Rousseau from Farmingdale, was hit by a Long Island Rail Road train in […]

    2 months ago

  • Here’s how long you should be able to stand on one leg according to your age

    Here’s how long you should be able to stand on one leg according to your age

    It says a lot about your health It is most likely that standing on one leg isn’t what you do every day, unless you practice yoga or something similar. However, the quick activity, which doesn’t need to last longer than a minute, can say a lot about your physical health, it has been revealed. According […]

    2 months ago

  • Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump with strong message at ‘No Kings’ rally

    Robert De Niro slams Donald Trump with strong message at ‘No Kings’ rally

    He’s still one of his most vocal opponents During a speech at a protest, actor Robert De Niro has once again slammed Donald Trump, saying that the president had to be stopped. De Niro, 82, has made it clear several times that he is not in favour of Trump, as he has been very outspoken […]

    2 months ago

  • Man, 26, shot dead in car near Euston Station as gunman remains at large

    Man, 26, shot dead in car near Euston Station as gunman remains at large

    Police have asked for information A man, 26, has died after being shot near a major train station in London, authorities have said. In spite of efforts to save him, he succumbed to his wounds after being shot yards away from the train station. Paramedics worked to revive him, but the man died at the […]

    2 months ago

  • Ejaculating more frequently could boost sperm quality, study finds

    Ejaculating more frequently could boost sperm quality, study finds

    It was thought that the opposite worked As researchers found that sperm deteriorates over time as it remains in the body, men are now encouraged to have more frequent ejaculations, which may boost their fertility. According to researchers, the longer men went without sex, the more their sperm showed signs of DNA damage and oxidative […]

    2 months ago

  • Fan dies after falling from stand at stadium of World Cup opening ceremony

    Fan dies after falling from stand at stadium of World Cup opening ceremony

    A tragic incident Mexico City security officials have confirmed that a fan died due to a fall at Mexico City’s Estadio Banorte, formerly known as Estadio Azteca. The incident happened during the Mexico – Portugal friendly on Saturday, the security officials have said in a statement on X. As reported by The New York Times, […]

    2 months ago

  • Trump hits out at Obama again and reveals who he calls the ‘worst’ president

    Trump hits out at Obama again and reveals who he calls the ‘worst’ president

    No love lost there, surely As is typical of him, US President Donald Trump has taken shots at many of his political rivals during a recent speech. While this isn’t particularly new as he has long taken shots at his rivals, Trump, during a speech about his second-term achievements at president, ridiculed former presidents Barack […]

    2 months ago

  • Nigel Farage repeatedly heckled at Reform UK event in London

    Nigel Farage repeatedly heckled at Reform UK event in London

    As thousands protested on the streets Leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, was heckled repeatedly as his party launched their local campaign in London on Saturday. Farage’s speech was interrupted several times by members of the crowd, as he was speaking in Fairfield Halls, Croydon. A “boring” graphic that was custom made then appeared on […]

    2 months ago

  • Trump suggests he’ll run for office in another country after US presidency

    Trump suggests he’ll run for office in another country after US presidency

    It seems he isn’t done with that country yet US President Donald Trump has teased that he might run for office in another country, once his term as American president comes to an end. And it’s a country which had its president captured and brought to the US, on Trump’s orders. During a cabinet meeting, […]

    2 months ago

  • Keir Starmer set to make Sadiq Khan a lord

    Keir Starmer set to make Sadiq Khan a lord

    As part of a post-election reset Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to offer a peerage to London mayor Sadiq Khan, people familiar with the matter have said. According to a Financial Times report, this move is an attempt to placate Khan, who in recent month has repeatedly broken ranks with the government. One person […]

    2 months ago

  • UK and NATO need to prepare to defend Europe without help of US, MPs say

    UK and NATO need to prepare to defend Europe without help of US, MPs say

    Amid tensions between Starmer and Trump An influential committee of peers and MPs has warned that the UK and its NATO allies in Europe must prepare for a “worst case scenario” of the US not defending them in a crisis. The reliability of critical pillars of UK national security could also get compromised due to […]

    2 months ago

  • Trump’s signature to appear on US dollar bills

    Trump’s signature to appear on US dollar bills

    A first for a sitting president In a totally unprecedented move, the signature of US President Donald Trump will get added to dollar bills. In what is a first for a sitting president, Trump’s signature will appear on US dollars for America’s 250th anniversary. The American banknotes traditionally only carry the signatures of the Treasury […]

    2 months ago

  • Doctor issues warning over foods that are ‘worse for you than smoking’

    Doctor issues warning over foods that are ‘worse for you than smoking’

    Some listed items might surprise you Next time you’re going to do your weekly shop, there are a few foods that you might want to keep in mind, as a doctor has issued a warning that they’re not good for your health. As a matter of fact, some of these foods are more damaging to […]

    2 months ago

  • Starbucks barista leaves ‘flirty note’ on cup but it seriously backfires

    Starbucks barista leaves ‘flirty note’ on cup but it seriously backfires

    “Smooth, not going to lie” said one user A “flirty” message that was written on her coffee cup left a Starbucks customer red-faced, however the barista most likely did not want such a reaction. As is typical for coffee shops, baristas scribble brief notes on your coffee cups, gestures which may lift your spirits as […]

    2 months ago

  • The Traitors star reveals cancer diagnosis and says he had ‘no symptoms’

    The Traitors star reveals cancer diagnosis and says he had ‘no symptoms’

    He was diagnosed before he joined the show In a post on social media, star of The Traitors, Ben, has revealed his diagnosis with cancer. He has revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis just weeks after featuring on Claudia Winkleman’s hit BBC reality show. Ben, 66, took to social media to reveal that he was diagnosed […]

    2 months ago

  • Iconic British brand issues plea to save company from administration

    Iconic British brand issues plea to save company from administration

    After for more than two centuries in business A historic British brand is facing administration and has now launched a campaign to save the company. The pottery manufacturer from Derbyshire, Denby, has issued a plea to avoid administration. The business, which is 217 years old, citing soaring costs combined with low consumer confidence, filed a […]

    2 months ago

  • Social media ban and digital curfew to be trialled on UK teenagers

    Social media ban and digital curfew to be trialled on UK teenagers

    It’s already in effect in Australia In the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers there will be trials of social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps, it has been revealed. The UK government will lead the test in which 300 teens will have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped […]

    2 months ago

  • Squirrels spotted vaping in London park

    Squirrels spotted vaping in London park

    Absolutely nuts Squirrels are apparently also getting hooked on vaping these days, as seen in a viral video that is circulating online. In Brixton, South London, a squirrel is seen holding automated smoking device while perched on a fence, as reported by The Telegraph. The grey squirrel is seen clutching the device between its paws […]

    2 months ago

  • Warner Bros confirm new Lord of the Rings movie is coming

    Warner Bros confirm new Lord of the Rings movie is coming

    Working title revealed Now it’s all set, the official sequel to the original Lord of The Rings trilogy is set to release after the new film, The Hunt for Gollum. Warner Bros is inviting fans of the series on yet another adventure based on Tolkien’s classic literature, more than twenty years on. And now the […]

    2 months ago

  • Farage pledges to repeal ‘idiotic’ smoking ban if Reform wins next election

    Farage pledges to repeal ‘idiotic’ smoking ban if Reform wins next election

    It’s ‘plainly idiotic’ according to the smoker Reform leader Nigel Farage has pledged to scrap the generational smoking ban in Britain, should his party win in the next general election. The proposed ban would see people born in 2009 or later banned from ever buying tobacco products in the UK. But according to the Reform […]

    2 months ago

  • What are the demands mentioned in Trump’s ‘15-point peace plan’ with Iran?

    What are the demands mentioned in Trump’s ‘15-point peace plan’ with Iran?

    Trump said Iran wanted a deal ‘so badly’ A spokesman for the Iranian military has said that the US is “negotiating with itself”, adding that “someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you”, nearly a month after the start of the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran’s statement comes following US […]

    2 months ago

  • Drivers in UK face £30 petrol and diesel limit under new rationing plans

    Drivers in UK face £30 petrol and diesel limit under new rationing plans

    Reportedly a precautionary move As part of preparation for a possible supply crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East, the UK government is reviewing emergency petrol and diesel rationing plans. As per reports, these government plans could include a fuel purchase limit of £30, while essential services like the NHS and police will […]

    2 months ago

  • Greggs to be served on flights for the very first time

    Greggs to be served on flights for the very first time

    Sausage rolls with new flavours while you’re flying You can now eat sausage rolls while up in the air, as a British airline has teamed up with Greggs to launch limited-edition sausage roll dipping sauces. EasyJet and easyJet holidays teamed up with the bakery chain and the new flavours are inspired by the airline’s holiday […]

    2 months ago

  • Banking app stops trading as customers urged to move money before accounts close

    Banking app stops trading as customers urged to move money before accounts close

    All customers have been emailed Thousands of customers are now urged to move their money elsewhere, as a banking app has announced that it has stopped trading. As the Zero Sustainable Money app ceasing its operations, anyone who has a Zero Personal Account, Zero Debit Mastercard or Planet Safe Saver will be affected. As per […]

    2 months ago

  • Update issued on British woman, 22, jailed in hellhole Dubai prison

    Update issued on British woman, 22, jailed in hellhole Dubai prison

    “She couldn’t shower for a month” A family friend has said that Isabella Daggett has endured “a whole year of hell” in a Dubai prison, after she was accused of possessing illegal substances. The 22-year-old from Leeds is now back in the UK after spending nearly a year in prison in Dubai. She was imprisoned […]

    2 months ago

  • Chilling 20-minute warning Brits would get if Iran launched missile at UK

    Chilling 20-minute warning Brits would get if Iran launched missile at UK

    Here’s how fast it can travel Israel has warned the UK that it would receive just 20 minutes of warning, in the event of a missile launch towards the country. On Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warned that European capitals are under threat from Iran’s missiles following the attack on the UK-US Diego Garcia […]

    2 months ago

  • Locations confirmed for seven new towns to be built across UK

    Locations confirmed for seven new towns to be built across UK

    The proposed names have also been revealed New towns are set to be built across the UK, as ministers have selected seven locations, it has been revealed. At least 10,000 homes are expected to be delivered in each proposed location, while more than 40,000 in several others. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government […]

    2 months ago

  • Ian Huntley to be ‘cremated in secret’ with no funeral service

    Ian Huntley to be ‘cremated in secret’ with no funeral service

    As decided by the killer’s family Child murderer Ian Huntley will have no funeral following his death earlier this month and will be cremated instead. The remains of the Soham murderer will be cremated without ceremony before his ashes are handed over to his relatives, it has been reported. Following a fatal attack at HMP […]

    2 months ago

  • Doctor reveals the worrying impact smoking weed can have on your brain

    Doctor reveals the worrying impact smoking weed can have on your brain

    There are four red flags Drugs have an effect on your body and brain, even if they’re legal drugs like caffeine. The same applies to marijuana, also known as weed, as an expert has explained the ways in which this substance impacts your brain. According to Dr Bing, a TikTok neurologist, there are four ways […]

    2 months ago

  • New bin collection rules to come into place this month – here’s what you need to know

    New bin collection rules to come into place this month – here’s what you need to know

    It’s just a few days away Local authorities will soon be required to provide collections for four distinct categories of waste, due to the UK government’s “simpler recycling” initiative. From 31 March, households in England will be affected by changes to bin collections aimed at simplifying waste sorting. This initiative would end a “muddled and […]

    2 months ago

  • John Terry appears to back burqa ban in social media comment

    John Terry appears to back burqa ban in social media comment

    He responded with clapping emojis Former England footballer John Terry seems to have endorsed a policy to ban the burqa in public spaces in the UK. Terry, 45, responded to an Instagram post by Rupert Lowe, a former Reform UK MP who recently founded the political party Restore Britain. Lowe shared a post pledging to […]

    2 months ago

  • Chappell Roan responds to claims she left Jorginho’s daughter ‘in tears’

    Chappell Roan responds to claims she left Jorginho’s daughter ‘in tears’

    ‘I do not hate people who are fans of my music’ Following footballer Jorginho’s comments, singer Chappell Roan has taken to social media to react about her alleged interaction with the footballer’s 11-year-old daughter in Brazil. The former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder called out the singer for allegedly sending a security guard to accuse his […]

    2 months ago

  • Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBR meeting

    Keir Starmer to hold emergency COBR meeting

    Amid the latest economic shock Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to chair an emergency COBR meeting this week with top ministers amid the growing crisis of cost of living. Starmer recently promised to shield Brits from the economic shock that has been caused by US-Israeli war with Iran. The meeting, which is set to […]

    2 months ago

  • UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled

    UK airline falls into administration with all flights cancelled

    Most of its staff made redundant All flights of a UK airline have been cancelled as it has fallen into administration, it has been confirmed. The airline, Eastern Airways, which has been in business since 1997, first suspended operations last October before entering administration a month later. It operated regional services from airports across the […]

    2 months ago

  • Iranian missiles will be able to hit London, Israel claims

    Iranian missiles will be able to hit London, Israel claims

    A serious warning for the UK European capitals are under threat from Iran’s missiles following the attack on the UK-US Diego Garcia military base on the Chagos Islands, Israel has warned. According to Israel, capitals of European countries, including London, Paris, and Berlin, are now under threat of Iranian missile attacks. The Israel Defence Forces […]

    2 months ago

  • Nearly 200 sailors serving on UK’s nuclear submarines caught doing hard drugs

    Nearly 200 sailors serving on UK’s nuclear submarines caught doing hard drugs

    Most of them were fired Almost 200 sailors serving in Britain’s nuclear submarine force have been caught doing hard drugs from ecstasy to cocaine, it has been revealed. The sailors have tested positive for several illegal substances including ecstasy, cocaine and cannabis. A total of 175 Royal Navy crew members tested positive for narcotics between […]

    2 months ago

  • Footballer Jorginho slams Chappell Roan over treatment of his 11-year-old daughter

    Footballer Jorginho slams Chappell Roan over treatment of his 11-year-old daughter

    He didn’t hold back Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has called out singer Chappell Roan for allegedly sending a security guard to accuse his young daughter of harassment. Jorginho, 34, says that his daughter, who is a fan of the pop star, is now “in tears”. In a lengthy post on Instagram Stories on […]

    2 months ago

  • Donald Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

    Donald Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

    A clear warning US President Donald Trump has issued a direct threat to Iran and its power plants, saying he will “obliterate” them if the country does not comply with a deadline to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has given the country a 48-hour deadline for a full opening of the Strait which […]

    2 months ago

  • Insane moment Israeli missile hits metres away from British journalist in Lebanon

    Insane moment Israeli missile hits metres away from British journalist in Lebanon

    He had to run for cover A British journalist in southern Lebanon was nearly struck by a missile on Thursday, and video footage has emerged of the freak incident. Journalist Steve Sweeney and a cameraman, both working for Russian state-controlled international news television network RT, were reportedly a target of an Israeli air strike. In […]

    2 months ago

  • Here’s how many people will die by 2050 if nothing is done to stop climate change

    Here’s how many people will die by 2050 if nothing is done to stop climate change

    Alarming numbers A new study has shown that by 2050, climate change could lead to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths. By examining World Health Organization (WHO) data from 2000 to 2022, a research team from the Catholic University of Argentina looked at how rising temperatures impact physical activity. The findings were published in The […]

    2 months ago