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From wrestlers to movie stars, celebrities have risen to some of the highest political offices around the world. What makes them so appealing?
From wrestlers to movie stars, celebrities have risen to some of the highest political offices around the world. What makes them so appealing?
"Russia’s ‘special military operation’ has severely dislocated the Russian military training system," The MoD said.
China's leader, Xi Jinping, appears to be using the leverage he has gained over Russia in the wake of the Ukraine war.
Reuters/Misha Japaridze/Pool/File PhotoYevgeny Prigozhin is preparing to pull his Wagner Group mercenaries’ attention away from the war in Ukraine, according to a Bloomberg report that cites sources familiar with the matter.His current plan is to focus the private mercenaries’ focus back to countries in Africa, such as Sudan, Mali, and the Central African Republic, where Wagner has deployed forces. On Monday, Wagner posted a recruitment notice offering deployments to African countries that would
"Wow," said host Fiona Bruce after asking for a show of hands on the former prime minister's response to partygate questions.
‘We have no idea what happened, but they do,’ widow’s lawyer says
The money saving expert has offered advice as mobile and broadband users are set to be hit with hikes of up to 17.3%
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/ReutersEKOK, Cameroon—It was just before 5 a.m. local time when two pickup trucks allegedly carrying mercenaries from the Russian Wagner Group pulled up in front of Zaza and five other men, who were patrolling the areas near the Chimbolo gold mine in the Central African Republic.The vigilantes—who are among hundreds of men drawn from the Chimbolo village to prevent hoodlums and robbers from attacking the buildings and electrical installations
Last week, Rod Stewart confirmed that he had pulled out of an appearance with Cyndi Lauper as he contracted a viral infection that affected his ability to sing. However, on Thursday, the 'Maggie May' hitmaker revealed a series of gigs that he would be playing during the summer – and he would be joined by another music icon. Taking to his social media pages, Rod confirmed that he would be appearing alongside Boy George and Culture Club for a series of six dates running from 24 June to 6 July. WAT
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense trolled the Michigan-born Russian citizen on Twitter.
Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Bella Hadid have spoken about daring outfits they've worn.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard thinks it could be time for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham this summer amid interest from Man Utd.
Matt Baker loves animals and has often been pictured with one of his pet dogs throughout the years. It's no wonder, then that one of his memorable canine companions – and beloved Blue Peter co-star – Meg left a particular hole in his heart after she died. But as the presenter revealed in an interview with the Radio Times a few years ago, the border collie has been immortalised in the BBC archives. WATCH: Countryfile's Matt Baker flooded with support as he shares family news The doting dad-of-two
Each day, they might fly three or four sorties, says the commander, whose two-crew Mi-24 helicopter, built about 40 years ago, is older than he is. The conflict in Ukraine is largely an artillery war, with territory being fought for inch by inch under a barrage of shells and missiles. “The importance of the helicopters is huge,” said the commander, who is part of Ukraine’s 12th Army Aviation Brigade.
A Russian strike on an "invincibility point" that gives humanitarian support killed three people in an eastern Ukraine town, the emergencies service said on Friday.
China threatened “serious consequences” Friday after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security. The warning comes amid growing tensions between China and the United States in the region, as Washington pushes back at Beijing's growingly assertive posture in the South China Sea, a strategic waterway it claims virtually in its entirety. On Thursday, after the U.S. sailed the USS Milius guided-missile destroyer near the Paracel Islands, China said its navy and air force had forced the American vessel away, a claim the U.S. military denied.
Halle Berry is feeling her best self on social media, taking to Instagram to share a pair of selfies that highlighted her natural beauty. The snaps saw her simply pose in front of the mirror of her shower, fogged up to carefully blur out everything except for the actress and the tight curls in her hair. Halle stunned her fans with a pair of nude shower selfies However, what really turned up the heat for the images was that the star appeared to be posing completely naked, again making use of the
Infections have been rising in the UK, according to the latest estimates, with experts warning of pressure on an already-stretched NHS
Inheritance tax is often known as Britain's most hated charge, but until recently it was only the very wealthy who had to pay it.
"If you see a snake, back away slowly, leave it alone, confine it to the one room and call in a professional," says snake catcher Zachery Richards, who made a recent house call in Australia
Singer welcomed daughter via surrogate with Elon Musk in December 2021