Author: Frank Deux

RUSSIA has once again sent the European Union into crisis mode by turning off gas supplies flowing into Europe. Russia Has once again halted gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which flows to Germany through the Baltic Sea. This short-notice cut-off could be a major blow to the European Union’s efforts to stockpile energy for winter, during the bloc fears Russian President Vladimir Putin may halt gas flows entirely.  Gazprom, state-backed energy behemoth, cited a need for maintenance on its only remaining compressor. This marks the second time in over the past few months that Moscow has halted…

Paul Pogba tried to pay the equivalent of £11million to armed blackmailers in one go but they had to settle for £85,000 cash because of the multimillionaire footballer’s bank withdrawal limit.  Paul Pogba A criminal investigation is currently underway in France into allegations that the 29-year-old’s own brother, Mathias Pogba, 32, and childhood friends were behind the plot.  On Tuesday, enquiry sources revealed that ex-Manchester United star Pogba handed over €100,000 (£85,000) after being escorted at gunpoint to a flat in Roissy-en-Brie, in the eastern suburb of Paris, in March.  This was 10 miles south of Lagny-sur-Marne, the town where Pogba was…

Furious Dr Shola has launched another attack on a member of the Royal Family and this time took aim at Prince Charles. Furious Dr Shola The commentator questioned the credibility of the future King after it emerged he was a guest editor at Britain’s only black national newspaper, the Voice. Dr Shola said Prince Charles would have only been a “credible” option if he “led by example on race related issues” and “supported Meghan Markle”. The self-confessed fan of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pointed out the appointment had not attracted criticism like Meghan “got for editing Vogue”. Dr Shola posted…

Meghan Markle is poised to unleash her OWN bombshell memoir and expose some of the Royal Family’s secrets, it has been claimed. Meghan Markle An insider has sensationally claimed the Duchess of Sussex kept a secret diary “as an insurance policy” during her time as a working royal. They said: “Harry and Meghan were told to ignore social media and newspapers but sometimes staff would say to them, ‘so sorry about what was written the other day’, and she would hit the roof. She wrote it all in her diary as an insurance policy. If it ever saw the light of day…

Sarah Beeny is being treated for breast cancer — a diagnosis she had been dreading since the disease killed her mum 40 years ago. Sarah Beeny The property guru said she broke down when told she had it too. Sarah, 50, was ten when she lost her mother Ann. She said: “The nurse was so sweet and they were really nice to me but I thought, ‘You don’t understand. I’ve waited 40 years to hear those words’. “I knew I was going to hear them one day.” Property Ladder star Sarah, who revealed her diagnosis in a newspaper interview, began chemotherapy last week and…

LEONARDO DICAPRIO is back on the market after quietly splitting from his girlfriend, model Camila Morrone. LEONARDO DICAPRIO Insiders close to the Hollywood A-lister have said the pair grew apart after seven years, and called it a day earlier this summer. A source revealed: “Leo and Camila ended their relationship over the summer. “There are no bad feelings between them. It just came to a natural conclusion.” Of course relationships come and go, but a look back at Leo’s love life seems to hint that the “natural conclusion” could have correlated with the fact Camila turned 25 in June. And Leo, 47, hasn’t…

CAMERON NORRIE cruised into the second round of the US Open. Cameron Norrie Cam Norrie insisted there was no room for sympathy in top-class sport after he ruthlessly destroyed Benoit Paire at the US Open. The Frenchman has openly spoken about his mental health struggles and has only won four matches in 22 events this year. After the British No 1’s 6-0 7-6 6-0 win, world No 173 Paire admitted: “The problem is my head.” But Wimbledon semi-finalist Norrie said: “Did I feel sorry for him? Today in the match? Honestly, no. I was trying to play and trying to…

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and the man credited with ending the Cold War , has died at the age of 91, Russian news agencies are reporting. Mikhail Gorbachev Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and partnerships with Western powers to remove the Iron Curtain that had divided Europe since World War Two and bring about the reunification of Germany. When pro-democracy protests swept across the Soviet bloc nations of communist Eastern Europe in 1989, he refrained from using force – unlike previous Kremlin leaders who had sent tanks…

Boris Johnson says he is ‘proud’ of delivering on his promises and backed his successor to ‘grab the torch and keep running’. Boris Johnson The Prime Minister said the British people are “heroic” and will get through the winter cost of living crisis before the country bounces back “strongly”. Mr Johnson insisted the UK has the cash it needs to help even higher earners but the bulk of the support must be targeted at those who need it most. But he predicted the situation will improve by the middle of next year and said he is “full of confidence” about…

NETFLIX are making a warts-and-all documentary about Robbie Williams charting the rollercoaster ride that is his 25 year pop career. NETFLIX The Angels singer, who’s now a married father-of-four, will also have his private life scrutinised including his many romances and break-ups. Robbie, 48, has had a well-documented battle with booze, substance abuse and other personal issues since he shot to fame as part of boyband Take That. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the documentaries boss Nhelesh Dhand said: “He’s at a point in his career, over 25 years in, where he’s really willing to sit down and reflect on what’s been an insane journey…

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER crashed during a ski trip to Switzerland in 2013 and sustained a traumatic brain injury. Are there any recent updates on Michael Schumacher’s health? A former Ferrari boss has now explained Schumacher’s wife Corinna played a huge role in keeping him alive. MICHAEL SCHUMACHER The Formula One career ended dramatically in 2013 when the driver suffered a devastating skiing accident on the alpine slopes of Switzerland. He has addressed fans via his family, primarily his wife Corinna, who provides the most frequent updates. She recently spoke about her husband as she accepted an award on his behalf, telling…

Ralph Eggleston dead in aged 56, it has been confirmed. Ralph Eggleston dead Ralph Eggleston has died at the age of 56, it has been confirmed. The award-winning Pixar animator tragically died following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Following the star’s death, Pixar took to Twitter to pay tribute. They wrote: “In memory of Ralph Eggleston – animator, director, art director, storyboard artist, writer, production designer and our dear friend. Pixar and the world will be forever grateful.” An image of Ralph drawing was also shared. https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1662031/ralph-eggleston-dead-dies-pixar-disney-animator-health-age-news-latest-breaking

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the impact of his first-lap tangle with Fernando Alonso at the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton has claimed that he ‘almost broke his back’ as a result of his first-lap collision with Fernando Alonso at the Belgian Grand Prix.The 37-year-old made contact with his rival as they jostled for position at Les Combes despite having acres of space to pull off a move around the outside of the corner. Hamilton was sent flying into the air before his Mercedes car slowed to a crawl as he attempted to limp back to the pits, but the…

Desperate Johnny Depp became a laughing stock during his first major TV appearance in five years at the MTV VMAs, as he begged for a job. Desperate Johnny Depp The actor had his face superimposed on to the event’s Moonman mascot. He joked about how he was prepared to do anything for work, after his victory in the defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. At the ceremony in New Jersey on Sunday night, he said: “I just want you guys to know that I’m available for birthdays, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, weddings, wakes, any old thing you need. Anything, you name it. “And…

Brussels-Basher Giorgia Meloni is on track to become Italy’s first female Prime Minister, a report has claimed. Brussels-Basher Giorgia Meloni Many in Italy have taken to the right-winger’s unyielding and blunt style of politics with around one-in-four Italians saying they would vote for her. While her opponents and even her allies such as Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi have hesitated over their stance on various topics, Meloni has stood firm making her a stable candidate. Ms Meloni’s strong character was put on display earlier this month as she slammed Enrico Letta, the leader of the centre-left Democratic Party, following his…

ANDY MURRAY started the US Open with a straight-set victory. Andy Murray Andy Murray won his first Grand Slam match in straight sets for over five years after his Argentine opponent sportingly conceded a point to the Scot at the US Open. The 2012 champion beat No.24 seed Francisco Cerundolo 7-5 6-3 6-3 in the first match of the day in the Louis Armstrong Stadium. The Scot showed no signs of the cramping problem which had hampered his performances in the warm-up events. His ruthless performance in his 16th US Open appearance was his first straight sets win here since 2016.…

Ukraine nuclear , TWO explosions have been reported at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant as Russia’s war continues to rage in Ukraine. Ukraine nuclear Russian-installed authorities in the Ukrainian city of Enerhodar accused Ukrainian troops of once again shelling the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to Russia’s TASS news agency. The city authorities said two shells exploded near a spent fuel storage building at the plant, which was captured by Russian forces in March but still run by Ukrainian staff.  Ukraine and Russia have repeatedly accused each other of attacking Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, set to be visited this week by a mission of the International…

FOOTIE star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was beaten up and robbed by four armed men yesterday in a terrifying raid on his home. Pierre-Emerick The raiders broke in through the garden then threatened the ex-Arsenal striker, 33, and his wife Alysha Behague with guns and iron bars. The couple were reportedly handcuffed and tied up — with Auba smashed on the chin with a bar and Alysha hit over the head. They were made to lie on the floor for an hour in front of their kids, Curtys, 11, and he, six, it was said. Alysha, 36, was forced to open a safe…

Meghan Markle revels in being compared to South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela in a toe-curling magazine interview. Meghan Markle She recalled a moment when she attended The Lion King in London’s West End in 2019. Meghan said a cast member from South Africa told her they had celebrated when she tied the knot with Prince Harry. She revealed: “He said, ‘I just need you to know: When you married into this family, we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison.’ ” The Duchess of Sussex, 41, was speaking to US mag The Cut in a bombshell interview in which she claimed Harry told her…

Vladimir Putin has been sent a chilling warning of an impending coup, which an expert has suggested would result in Russia’s powerful nuclear weapons being seized. Vladimir Putin War strategy expert Harry Kazianis told Express.co.uk that Vladimir Putin is facing an “existential situation”. He said that top-ranking Russian officials could launch a coup, as they may “try to take things into their own hands” if Putin does not win the war in the next few months. This, Mr Kazianis said, would be “really dangerous”, given the high number of nuclear weapons in Russia’s possession. This comes as Putin’s forces continue to suffer…

Coronation Street fans believe they know who killed the young waitress Charlie Walter after Stu Carpenter went to prison for the crime Coronation Street fans Coronation Street fans believe they have twigged on to the true killer of Charlie Walter, whose murder Stu Carpenter went to prison for. ITV soap fans were shocked when it was revealed that popular character Stu (Bill Fellows) had done prison time for the murder of the young waitress, who he had been having an affair with. His ex-wife Lucy Woodrow (Lynda Rooke) revealed the shocking details to Yasmeen (Shelley King) after Stu had tried to…

Eyesore 10ft statue of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been stolen. Eyesore 10ft statue The effigy — sculpted in full match kit from a tree trunk weighing nearly a ton — was nicked after complaints it looked nothing like the 22-year-old star. It had pride of place 50ft above a store in his home town of Bryne, Norway. But a thief — suspected to be a disgruntled fan — used a crane to grab it at night. Businessman Tore Sivertsen spent £10,000 commissioning the statue saluting City’s £85.5million signing. Even he conceded it was ugly. It was hoisted into place two…

Judi Dench was moved with emotion after The Repair Shop’s Steve Fletcher successfully restored her late husband’s watch. Judi Dench To mark the BBC show’s fifth anniversary, Jay Blades and The Repair Shop experts had actress as their special client. Bringing in her late husband’s watch she tasked the team with getting it to work once again after many years of silence. Giving The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades some background information on the special item, she revealed that she’d given it to her late husband Michael Williams in 1972. The 87-year-old stated that Michael had “treasured” the watch and it reminded her of their…

Prince Harry tipped to make “regular cameos” in Meghan Markle’s new Spotify podcast series ‘Archetypes’, a royal expert has told Express.co.uk, hinting his occasional appearances and soundbites could bring “more attention” to the Duchess. Prince Harry tipped The Duke of Sussex surprised listeners with his brief audio appearance in his wife’s podcast project but the sixth in line to the throne may continue to appear in future episodes of the series. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti, suggested the Duke could be tipped to make repeat appearances, pointing to a previous cameo he made during Meghan’s 40×40 project…

Tragic Olivia Pratt-Korbel family have begged people to “do the right thing” and help find the killer “who took our baby away from us”. Tragic Olivia Pratt-Korbel family The schoolgirl’s heartbroken loved ones said they “lost a huge part of our life”, pleading: “If anyone knows anything, now is the time to speak up”. They said in a statement: “We as a family are heartbroken and have lost a huge part of our life. “If anyone knows anything, now is the time to speak up. It is not about being a ‘snitch’ or a ‘grass’, it is about finding out…