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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  • Several killed in Kyiv shooting, gunman also dead, interior ministry says

    Several killed in Kyiv shooting, gunman also dead, interior ministry says

    BREAKING A gunman has opened fire in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, shooting several people dead. According to Ukrainian authorities, at least five people have been killed in the shooting on Saturday. The police have killed the suspect at a supermarket in the Holosiivskyi district in the capital, Ihor Klymenko, the head of Ukraine’s interior ministry said. […]

    7 months ago

  • Trump promises ‘very interesting documents’ about UFOs will be released ‘soon’

    Trump promises ‘very interesting documents’ about UFOs will be released ‘soon’

    As if his illegal aliens obsession wasn’t enough The world will soon have new information about aliens and extraterrestrials, courtesy of Donald Trump and his administration. Trump revealed that America will soon make information public to all those curious, ufologists and normal people alike, as he revealed that the US defence department “very, very soon” […]

    7 months ago

  • Donald Trump issues clearest hint yet about next country he wants to invade

    Donald Trump issues clearest hint yet about next country he wants to invade

    The country said it is ready to fight back US President Donald Trump has given the strongest hint yet on the country he wants to invade, after the military action in Iran. Trump recently gave a speech in Phoenix, Arizona at a conference of Turning Point USA, the group formerly led by slain activist Charlie […]

    7 months ago

  • Iran’s Supreme Leader issues fiery new threat after closing Strait of Hormuz

    Iran’s Supreme Leader issues fiery new threat after closing Strait of Hormuz

    While he hasn’t been seen or heard in public In a fiery new statement following the Strait of Hormuz closing, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a new statement, taking aim at Donald Trump and US forces. Mojtaba, the second son of killed former leader Ali Khamenei, praised his forces for standing up […]

    7 months ago

  • Airport in holiday hotspot to close for a month, affecting 265,000 passengers

    Airport in holiday hotspot to close for a month, affecting 265,000 passengers

    It’s known as the ‘Cornwall of Spain’ Runway resurfacing work has caused a popular airport in Spain to close for a month, it has been revealed. The airport, Santiago-Rosalía de Castro, is the second busiest airport in Northern Spain, serving 3.2 million passengers each year. The holiday hotspot airport, located in Galicia, operates 30 flights […]

    7 months ago

  • Russia threatens ‘annihilation’ as Putin identifies four strike targets in UK

    Russia threatens ‘annihilation’ as Putin identifies four strike targets in UK

    Putin’s mouthpiece is at it again As punishment for support to Ukraine, a leading Russian politician and close ally of President Vladimir Putin has asked for strikes on the home addresses of Western politicians. Dmitry Rogozin, former Russian Deputy PM and space agency chief, has deemed the Western leaders “war criminals”, as he is demanding […]

    7 months ago

  • Major European airline becomes first to ground planes amid fuel crisis

    Major European airline becomes first to ground planes amid fuel crisis

    They’ve cited increased kerosene costs A major European airline has grounded its entire regional fleet, citing rising fuel costs due to the war in Iran, as well as aging equipment and labour disputes as causes. The first airline to ground planes in response to the worsening fuel crisis is Lufthansa, as the German flag carrier […]

    7 months ago

  • Government to scrap ‘aggressive’ council tax rule in major shake-up

    Government to scrap ‘aggressive’ council tax rule in major shake-up

    Here are the five changes Following a major overhaul by the government to protect families from “aggressive” debt collection, millions of Brits are set for a massive council tax boost. This week, ministers announced a wave of reforms designed to stop vulnerable people from being plunged into financial ruin over a single missed payment. Anyone […]

    7 months ago

  • American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth reveals she’s joining OnlyFans

    American Pie star Shannon Elizabeth reveals she’s joining OnlyFans

    To show off her ‘sexy’ side OnlyFans is having a famous addition to their ranks, as a star of the American Pie franchise has revealed she’s joining the platform. The service, which is widely known for its popularity with pornographers, will now have Shannon Elizabeth creating content. Elizabeth, 52, is known for her roles in […]

    7 months ago

  • Keir Starmer faces calls to resign over Mandelson row

    Keir Starmer faces calls to resign over Mandelson row

    ‘He blatantly lied’ Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign, following the latest revelation about the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US. According to The Guardian, security officials initially denied Lord Mandelson clearance, but Starmer had already announced his appointment, and the Foreign Office took the rare step of overruling […]

    7 months ago

  • Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager

    Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenager

    Her remains were found in his Tesla American singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl, authorities have said. David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, was the target of a grand jury investigation into the apparent murder of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The fremains of 14-year-old Rivas were discovered on […]

    7 months ago

  • Major airline introduces bunk beds for economy passengers

    Major airline introduces bunk beds for economy passengers

    Sounds like a game changer Economy passengers will soon be able to sleep on long-haul flights with bunk beds on board, thanks to an innovation set to be launched by a major airline. Next month, bookings will open for “Skynest” seats in which economy class passengers can lie flat on flights, Air New Zealand has […]

    7 months ago

  • UK preparing for food shortages in weeks as secret government plans revealed

    UK preparing for food shortages in weeks as secret government plans revealed

    Chicken and pork soon in short supply A secret government analysis has revealed that Brits could face shortages of certain supermarket products over the coming months, should the conflict continue in the Middle East. Currently, the Strait of Hormuz, which is the key oil trade waterway, is blocked by Iran and patrolled by the US […]

    7 months ago

  • Russia issues direct strike threat to UK

    Russia issues direct strike threat to UK

    It says these three British locations are at risk The UK has been warned by Russia that it is edging closer to war, following the step up of military aid to Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday announced its biggest delivery of weapons to Ukraine so far, with a total of 120,000 drones this […]

    7 months ago

  • One in ten men suffer from penis issue balanitis – here’s what it means

    One in ten men suffer from penis issue balanitis – here’s what it means

    One group of men is safe Up to 11% of men in the UK are affected by a common penis condition, which can get confused with penile cancer. Sensing that something down there isn’t quite right is always an unpleasant feeling, but a condition known as balanitis is where the head of the penis gets […]

    7 months ago

  • Major UK supermarket to cut hundreds of jobs in AI push

    Major UK supermarket to cut hundreds of jobs in AI push

    ‘People left the meetings in tears’ A major retailer in the UK will cut jobs which will affect eight per cent of its workforce, it has been revealed, in a cost-cutting effort. The supermarket chain Morrisons notified staff of the restructure in meetings on Monday, April 13. The restructure was confirmed in a statement to […]

    7 months ago

  • Major airline cancels hundreds of flights affecting 50,000 passengers

    Major airline cancels hundreds of flights affecting 50,000 passengers

    It said travellers may exchange their flight ticket Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by a major German airline as pilots have gone on strike, leaving more than 50,000 passengers affected. The pilots’ strike at Lufthansa has led to cancellations of 570 take-offs and landings at Frankfurt airport, the largest hub in Germany. The strike […]

    7 months ago

  • Ian Huntley’s cause of death confirmed after prison attack

    Ian Huntley’s cause of death confirmed after prison attack

    He died in hospital following the attack An inquest has heard that child murderer Ian Huntley died as a result of a blunt head injury. An inquest opening hearing was told that the Soham murderer died aged 52 on March 7, after he was attacked with a metal bar in a workshop at HMP Frankland […]

    7 months ago

  • Russian ship seen ‘waiting’ in English Channel, Nato source says

    Russian ship seen ‘waiting’ in English Channel, Nato source says

    Currently near offshore UK wind farms Days after three submarines were deterred from an alleged “covert operation”, a Kremlin naval vessel has been observed in British waters. According to The i Paper, a Russian naval vessel is currently “waiting” in the English Channel near offshore UK wind farms. The vessel, an Amur-class repair and logistics […]

    7 months ago

  • Former Nato leader says UK’s national security is ‘in peril’

    Former Nato leader says UK’s national security is ‘in peril’

    ‘We are under attack, we are not safe’ A former Nato secretary general has warned that Britain’s security is in “peril” and that the government has shown “corrosive complacency” towards defence. Former Labour defence secretary, Lord George Robertson, in a speech to be delivered later on Tuesday will accuse “non-military experts in the Treasury” of […]

    7 months ago

  • Jojo Siwa has come out as pansexual

    Jojo Siwa has come out as pansexual

    ‘I clearly am not a straight human being’ Musician, dancer and internet personality Jojo Siwa has opened up about the confusion and backlash she faced after entering a relationship with Chris Hughes last year. The 22-year-old explained that her identity hasn’t changed, even if her current relationship has, during an interview with Us Weekly on […]

    7 months ago

  • More than 250 dogs found crammed into one home

    More than 250 dogs found crammed into one home

    Images so shocking some thought they were AI-generated Animal welfare experts have called a “shocking” example of a growing problem a case where more than 250 poodle-cross dogs were rescued from a single property. The pictures of the dogs, which were discovered crammed into a single living room space, were posted by the Royal Society […]

    7 months ago

  • Brits urged to stop feeding birds in new RSPB warning

    Brits urged to stop feeding birds in new RSPB warning

    Over 16 million households are thought to put out food Britain’s largest bird charity has said that putting up bird feeders in your garden may seem kind, but it could be putting some species at serious risk. According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, millions of Brits regularly put out food in […]

    7 months ago

  • Three banks to pay out compensation to thousands of customers over app glitch

    Three banks to pay out compensation to thousands of customers over app glitch

    An investigation was launched last month Following a glitch that allowed some customers to see the bank transactions of other people, three banks will now pay compensation to thousands of customers. The app fail affected many customers of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland last month. All three banks are part of the Lloyds Banking […]

    7 months ago

  • Hunter Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump to cage boxing fight

    Hunter Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump to cage boxing fight

    It seems Barron is safe for now The son of former US President Joe Biden, Hunter, has challenged to a cage fight the sons of President Donald Trump. As posted on media company Channel 5’s Instagram on Thursday, Hunter, 56, called out Trump’s sons, Don Jr. and Eric. Influencer Andrew Callaghan, the owner of the […]

    7 months ago

  • First Lidl pub begins construction in the UK

    First Lidl pub begins construction in the UK

    Here’s how many customers it will accommodate The UK will soon have its first ever Lidl pub, as the supermarket chain has begun building it at a Northern Ireland site. As the chain was unable to get a standard off-sales licence for its shop in Dundonald in east Belfast, this development is an unusual consequence […]

    7 months ago

  • Popular holiday airport has run out of fuel

    Popular holiday airport has run out of fuel

    Several others are experiencing fuel issues Tourists in Italy are facing delays as flights have been cancelled, following the running out of fuel of a major airport in the country. According to reports, the Brindisi Airport has joined other airports in experiencing fuel supply issues, after it has run out of fuel which has led […]

    7 months ago

  • Man jailed after pulling out ‘gun’ in chicken shop over garlic sauce error

    Man jailed after pulling out ‘gun’ in chicken shop over garlic sauce error

    He was given burger sauce instead A garlic sauce order was the reason a teenager pulled a fake gun on a chicken shop worker as he threatened to kill him on Christmas Eve last year. And the incident has all been caught on camera. The 18-year-old, Marwan Khadir, carried out the attack which lasted more […]

    7 months ago

  • Major TV channel on verge of collapsing after 32 years on air

    Major TV channel on verge of collapsing after 32 years on air

    It saw a decline in customers in the last five years Bankruptcy is where a popular TV channel is headed for, its bosses have warned, as their ability to continue is now in “substantial doubt”. It comes as they were unable to submit its annual financial report on time “without unreasonable effort or expense”, the […]

    7 months ago

  • UK drivers urged to fill up petrol and diesel before 5pm on Thursday

    UK drivers urged to fill up petrol and diesel before 5pm on Thursday

    For a very simple reason British drivers are urged to fill up their tanks before Thursday for best prices, after the announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened and a conditional ceasefire has been reached. On Tuesday, the US and Iran said that they have agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the war […]

    7 months ago

  • Government considering new laws on public sale of fireworks amid concerns on impact for pets

    Government considering new laws on public sale of fireworks amid concerns on impact for pets

    There were two petitions last year The UK government is looking at implementing tougher laws to restrict fireworks sales, it has been revealed. As per PoliticsHome, the government is carrying out a consultation on whether to update the list of banned fireworks. It will also review the requirements for the broad category of lower-risk fireworks […]

    7 months ago

  • Trump warned his commanders are ‘preparing to defy orders’ amid war in Iran

    Trump warned his commanders are ‘preparing to defy orders’ amid war in Iran

    He said that tonight a ‘whole civilisation will die’ Military commanders are preparing to disobey President Donald Trump‘s orders to demolish Iran’s civilian infrastructure, in a sensational claim by a former United States general. The former general has said that the commanders consider the orders of their commander-in-chief to attack Iran as unlawful. Retired general […]

    7 months ago

  • Ricky Gervais receives award for unwavering advocacy for animals

    Ricky Gervais receives award for unwavering advocacy for animals

    He previously donated £2.5 million in animal charities Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais has received the Jane Goodall Award for Unwavering Advocacy for Animals. He accepted the award during The Hope Gala 2026 in London, at the inaugural event which celebrated the life and legacy of Dr Jane Goodall, who passed away last year. Jane […]

    7 months ago

  • Trump’s doomsday plane circles US nuclear command centre

    Trump’s doomsday plane circles US nuclear command centre

    Just hours after his expletive-laden threat to Iran The emergency command aircraft of US President Donald Trump was seen circling above a US base, it has been revealed. The plane is circling above the base that is home to America’s nuclear command center, as on Monday it made several loops above the Offutt Air Force […]

    7 months ago

  • RSPCA say they’re ‘at capacity’ as it urges people to adopt

    RSPCA say they’re ‘at capacity’ as it urges people to adopt

    It comes after a rise in number of incidents Following a surge in rescues where 10, 20 and even 100 pets were found kept at the same address, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is pleading for people to adopt animals in its care across the south. More than 4000 rescues […]

    7 months ago

  • Terry Crews’ wife shares symptoms that led to her being diagnosed with Parkinson’s

    Terry Crews’ wife shares symptoms that led to her being diagnosed with Parkinson’s

    They were dismissed as ‘anxiety’ In an emotional new interview, Terry Crews’ wife, Rebecca, has opened up on her health battle with Parkinson’s Disease for over a decade. Rebecca Crews, 60, has revealed details of her 11-year battle with Parkinson’s in a lengthy interview with PEOPLE magazine and during an appearance on The TODAY Show […]

    7 months ago

  • Study discovers ‘evidence’ that Jesus rose from the dead after crucifixion

    Study discovers ‘evidence’ that Jesus rose from the dead after crucifixion

    New study puts all claims to the test A study has revealed supposed evidence that confirms the meaning of Easter, as Christians around the world celebrate Easter Monday. Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion, according to the New Testament. However, accounts in the text have been widely debated since the beginning […]

    7 months ago

  • Doctor says Trump is exhibiting ‘all the signs of dementia’ as he lists five symptoms

    Doctor says Trump is exhibiting ‘all the signs of dementia’ as he lists five symptoms

    He says Trump is losing his marbles US President Donald Trump is “exhibiting all the signs of dementia”, a doctor has warned, as he sounded the alarm over the president’s health. On Sunday, Dr. Vin Gupta warned on X (formerly Twitter) that Trump, 79, has five concerning symptoms of dementia. “Erratic. Can’t finish sentences. Often […]

    7 months ago

  • Kim Jong-un’s successor named as next dictator of North Korea by spy agency

    Kim Jong-un’s successor named as next dictator of North Korea by spy agency

    It would be a first for the country South Korea has said that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un’s successor has now been conclusively identified. According to the South Korean spy agency, a rising political star inside the communist state is set to follow in the footsteps of Kim, who took over from his father in […]

    7 months ago

  • ICE arrest family of slain Iran warlord living in Los Angeles

    ICE arrest family of slain Iran warlord living in Los Angeles

    They are facing removal from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested the niece and grandniece of late Iranian general Qassim Soleimani, as they now face deportment from the United States. Soleimani’s family members, 47-year-old Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, 25-year-old Sarinasadat Hosseiny, were arrested in Los Angeles by federal immigration agents. US […]

    7 months ago

  • The 40 minutes when Artemis II will lose contact with Earth

    The 40 minutes when Artemis II will lose contact with Earth

    It’s going to get lonely up there Humans will reach furthest from home on Monday, as the Artemis astronauts will complete their lunar flyby, which will occur at about 23:47 BST (18:47 EDT). This is a historic achievement for humankind, as no human will have been further from Earth than the Artemis II astronauts. The […]

    7 months ago

  • At least seven injured as hotel roof collapses on holidaymakers eating Easter lunch

    At least seven injured as hotel roof collapses on holidaymakers eating Easter lunch

    It’s a popular hotspot for Brits A ceiling of a hotel in Spain collapsed on Easter Sunday, leaving at least seven people injured, it has been reported. An eight-year-old girl and a 78-year-old man were among the people injured, but they were later discharged following treatment. The incident happened at a hotel in Benidorm, the […]

    7 months ago