Author: Frank Deux

Barclays has issued an urgent warning on a scam which could find Britons entangled in a dangerous crime, with potentially serious consequences. Barclays Is seeking to protect Britons from being targeted, but a nefarious type of scam may not be all it seems. Sometimes individuals will be asked to help transfer money, and this could be touted as a way to make easy money. Alternatively, people could think they are helping out a friend or…

Emma Raducanu saw her title defense ended after a straight sets defeat to Frenchwoman Alize Cornet in New York on Tuesday night Emma Raducanu Emma Raducanu was “really sad” to see her US Open title defence end at the first hurdle but feels she now has a clean slate to move forward in her career. It was a far cry from the events of 12 months ago as the 19-year-old produced an error-strewn display on…

Jihadi bride Shamima Begum was smuggled into Syria by an intelligence agent for Canada, a book has claimed. Jihadi bride Shamima Begum Now, it appears that a spy for Canada, Mohammed Al Rasheed, had shared Shamima’s passport details with Canada, while helping to smuggle her to ISIS territory, according to a book titled The Secret History of the Five Eyes. Five Eyes is the name of an intelligence sharing alliance between the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and…

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,…

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…

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…

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’,…

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…

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…

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.”…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…