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US Politics | What do British people call cigarettes?

8/26/2022 08:23:00 AM
CULTURAL differences in each and every country across the globe is what makes it so extraordinary and unique. Despite sharing the English language, the UK and US both have differing dialects and phrases to keep up with \- even for smoking. PA:Press AssociationBrits often refer to cigarettes as fags '/ ' Across the pond, Brits have come up with a few nifty nicknames to refer to cigarettes. For pace and simplicity, people dropped the ten-letter word for ...fags... instead. And they refer to a pack of cigarettes as a fag packet. The term has become problematic in recent years due to it being the same as a homophobic slur, despite them having no correlation. READ MORE ON SMOKING NO LIGHTS HERE The states that have banned smoking at public parks and beaches revealed UP IN SMOKE Age limit to buy cigarettes and cigars rises to 21 across ALL US states Why are cigarettes called fags? Ciggies, darts, durries, rollies, smokes, butts, cancer sticks \- but why fag? For most of the 20th century in the UK, people routinely referred to their tobacco as a fag. Some speculate the phrase was coined because cigarettes were formerly made with a thin layer of cork covering the filter to prevent lips sticking to the paper. But companies soon scrapped the expensive cork and used paper that resembled it instead, seeing them branded ...fakes.... Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show Brits are then said to have slowly changed to saying ...fags.... Others point out that in British English, a bundle of sticks is called a faggot. Due to this, a cigarette \- being a bundle of tobacco \- adopted the same name before it was shortened to fag. What are the smoking laws in the UK? It was announced on November 30, 2006, that England and Wales would ban smoking indoors in a move that was heralded as ...a huge step forward for public health.... The ban made it illegal to smoke in all enclosed spaces in England including cafes, clubs, pubs, restaurants and shopping centres. It is still legal to smoke outside however for some businesses there are designated areas for smokers. Read More on The US Sun DOUBLE BENEFITS Millions of SSI claimants to get two payments worth up to $1,682 next month TO THE MOON Nasa schedule as spacecraft designed to take humans to moon set to launch Restaurants can decide whether to have a smoke-free section or to allow smoking on their premises. Prisons have also been slowly transitioning to ...smoke-free... since the smoke ban in 2006.
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US Politics | Woman and man arrested after council worker Ashley Dale, 28, shot dead in Liverpool garden

8/26/2022 08:23:00 AM
A WOMAN and man have been arrested after council worker Ashley Dale was shot dead in a Liverpool garden. The 28-year-old council worker was killed on Sunday \- with a man arrested on suspicion of murder in Formby, Merseyside, last night. FacebookAshley Dale was a 28-year-old council worker '/ ' PAShe was shot dead in her garden on Sunday morning '/ ' A woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Despite the double arrest, police officers have said enquiries are still ongoing and urged the public to come forward with any information of the ...callous attack.... They specifically asked people walking close to the scene at the time to come forward to help the investigation as well. Ashley's death came the day before another shock shooting in Liverpool which killed nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel \- neither victims are thought to have been the intended targets. The council worker was enjoying a night in when one of the indiscriminately-fired shots hit her. Detectives dashed to Leinster Road in Old Swan, Merseyside at around 12.40am early on Sunday following reports of concern for a woman at the property. Emergency services rushed to the scene and found Ashley in the back garden with gunshot wounds to her body. Paramedics provided CPR and rushed her to hospital but sadly she could not be saved. Ashley died a short time later in hospital. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show A cordon remains in the area whilst investigations continue and CCTV and forensic enquiries are being carried out nearby. Following enquiries, a man and a woman from Liverpool were arrested last night and taken into custody for questioning. Speaking at a conference about a spate of murders in the city, Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen updated reporters on Ashley's murder. He confirmed the arrest of the man and woman, adding: ...Inquiries are continuing around those two individuals.... He said: ...In my first appeal, I asked for people to come forward who were on foot in the streets in Leinster Road, and that appeal still stands.... The detective said there would have been people heading home from a night out, or ...milling around in the street... and he urged them to come forward. ...If you have any information in relation to this murder investigation, please support the police inquiry,... he said. In a statement, Detective Chief Inspector Cath Cummings also said: ...Our thoughts remain with Ashley Dale's family and friends following this appalling incident which led to her tragic death. "Our officers have now made two arrests last night. Enquiries continue to establish the motive behind this attack, and identify all those involved. ...This was a callous attack carried out on a residential street which has brought tragedy to the heart of a community in Merseyside, and we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to bring those responsible to justice. "Although we have made two arrests we still need members of the public to come forward with information too so we can keep our streets safe. "From extensive ongoing CCTV enquiries, Detectives know there were people walking close to the scene at the time of the offence. If this was you, please come forward as you may without realising hold vital information to assist this investigation. "Similarly, I would ask taxi and delivery drivers if they were driving in the area between 12.20am and 12.40am and have dashcam footage please contact us." Read More on The Sun NAME GAME My mum named me after an ENTIRE football team - I've got 16 names altogether Please submit any information you have directly with our investigation team through our online portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk). This will make sure that your information is received and acted on as quickly as possible by detectives. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information. CHRIS NEILLA tribute to Ashley was left at the scene '/ ' CHRIS NEILLAshley was killed in the garden of her home '/ ' CHRIS NEILLFlowers line up in front the police cordon '/ '
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US Politics | Shocking moment stranger snatches baby from trolley in supermarket while her back was turned for a second

8/26/2022 08:23:00 AM
HORROR CCTV footage has captured the moment a supermarket worker snatched a baby from a trolley while her mum's back was turned for a second. The chilling video shows a man wearing a butcher's apron calmly pick up the eight-month-old baby and walk away with her. Danielle Wolff - FacebookChilling CCTV footage captures the moment a supermarket worker steals a baby '/ ' Danielle Wolff - FacebookThe man wearing an apron snatches the child up while the mum's back is turned '/ ' Danielle Wolff - FacebookThe furious mum confronts the baby-snatcher '/ ' In every parent's worst nightmare, the mother turns back and \- in a panic \- realises her baby is gone. Unable to reach into the chilled meat counter, the mum placed her baby daughter, who was wearing a white romper suit, safely in the trolley's child seat. The unhinged employee, who worked as a butcher's assistant, places the baby over his left shoulder and walks away from the distracted mum, who had bent down to pick up some meat from the freezer. In the clip, the man tries to hide behind a shopping aisle, but the mum furiously confronts him. READ MORE WORLD NEWS DEATH PLUNGE Haunting final moments of man before he plunged 330ft in front of girlfriend DEATH PLUNGE Brit woman, 58, killed & grandson fighting for life after falling from cliff Screaming at the man, she angrily asks him what he was doing, before snatching her baby back. The shocking clip was taken from the security cameras of a SuperSpar supermarket in Johannesburg, South Africa. Shaken mum-of-two Danielle Wolff shared the clip of the CCTV from the store's security office on her Facebook, and gave her account of what happened. She said: ...I have her in my arms and when I get to the meat section I place her in the trolley to free my hands and when I find what I'm looking for I bend down. Most read in US News WHAT HAPPENED? Beloved musician and his wife found dead on desert road in bizarre tragedy GUN RAMPAGE Woman, 31, shared chilling post before 'killing 3 family members & herself' HORROR FIND Mystery death of Epstein associate at 77 after body 'decomposed for a WEEK' HORROR ABUSE Man 'set ex-girlfriend's genitals on fire before killing her & his parents' REALITY RIDDLE Mystery as reality TV star, 28, is found dead in river weeks after vanishing NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops ...Within an instant, a stranger is seen in the video taking my daughter. I look up and she's gone. I immediately look for her and find her in the arms of this man. ...I'm able to grab her from him and say what he is doing with my daughter? Why does he have her? He is smiling and laughing and I say it isn't a joke and it's not amusing. ...He tells me he walked past the trolley and my daughter's arms were up so he picked her up. I am frozen and confused. Why is he laughing? I tell him it's not funny. ...You don't touch a child, you don't take a child. I am unsure what to do next and the man again approaches me to ...demonstrate' what my daughter was doing. Within an instant, a stranger is seen in the video taking my daughter. I look up and she's gone Danielle WolffMum ...He said she wanted to go with him and I am so angry, shocked, hysterical and I'm shouting ...where were you taking her? What were you going to do with her?'... she said. Danielle frantically called her husband Bradley who rushed to the supermarket and after the couple reviewed the CCTV footage, they reported the case of attempted baby snatching to police. The South African Police Service were called and arrested the member of staff. A spokesman for SuperSpar said: ...We have provided the CCTV footage to the police and management are fully co-operating with the authorities in their investigation. ...We are extremely relieved a reported case of baby snatching was foiled on Sunday and we can confirm we immediately decided to suspend one member of staff.... He went on: ...We will take further action based on the results of the ongoing investigation and the SPAR group is reaching out to the family to offer any help they need including counselling. Read More on The Sun NAME GAME My mum named me after an ENTIRE football team - I've got 16 names altogether ...The SPAR group adopts a zero-tolerance approach to crime and will ensure the strongest possible consequences to those who commit crimes in our stores to ensure customer safety.... South African Police warrant officer Gerhad Cornellius confirmed a case of attempted baby-snatching was under investigation and it was too early to comment further.
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US Politics | What happened to Olivia Pratt-Korbel?

8/26/2022 08:23:00 AM
THE tragic death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel has shocked the nation. The heart-breaking killing of the schoolgirl has left the community of Liverpool and the nation in a state of anger, disbelief and devastation. Who was Olivia Pratt-Korbel? Olivia Pratt-Korbel was just nine years-old when she was fatally shot and killed in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool. She lived with her mother Cheryl in their family home on Kingsheath Avenue and attended St Margaret Mary's School. She was described by her family as a little girl ...who was full of life, full of sass and most definitely knew what she wanted in life'.' On Monday, August 22, 2022, Olivia Pratt-Korbel was shot and killed when a gunman forced his way into her home in Dovecot, Liverpool. Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was fatally shot on Monday night at her home in Kingsheath Avenue, LiverpoolPA:Press Association In a tragic turn of events, Olivia was not the intended target of the shooting and instead an innocent victim of gun crime. It is believed that at around 10pm on Monday, August 22, 2022, two men were walking along Kingsheath Avenue from the direction of Finch Lane \- close to Olivia's family home. Read More on News FOR OLIVIA'S SAKE, TALK! Career criminal target of Olivia's killer is REFUSING to help cops At around that time, the two men were approached by a lone person, potentially a male, who was wearing a black padded jacket, a black balaclava with a peak, dark pants and black gloves. This individual has been described as being approximately 5ft 7 inch tall and of slim build, and was carrying a handgun. CCTV footage captured this individual shooting at the two men, who both responded by running away from the gunman. As the sound of gunfire started, Olivia's Mum Cheryl appeared have opened the door to her property in order to see what was going on outside. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show As she did this, one of the men fleeing the gunman saw the front door opening and ran towards it \- he did not know Olivia or Cheryl. Despite her best efforts to try and close the front door, the man forced his way inside the home, followed by the gunman. At this time, nine year-old Olivia was believed to have been standing behind her mother. The gunman then opened fire through a gap in the doorway, dispensing one bullet which hit Cheryl in the wrist and Olivia in the chest. A further two bullets were fired at the man who had forced his way into the home, as the gunman continued to try and force his way in. Just moments after the gunman fled the scene, a black Audi arrived outside to take the injured man to hospital.  Olivia was left for dead in the doorway along with her mum. Officers arrived at the address and rushed Olivia to Alder Hey Children's Hospital before the North West Ambulance Service took Cheryl to Aintree Hospital. However, the injuries Olivia suffered were fatal and tragically resulted in her death. On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Merseyside Police said a 35-year-old man injured in the shooting would be recalled to prison for allegedly breaching the terms of his licence conditions with ...poor behaviour.... He is believed to have been the intended target of the shooting. The force said the man, who was in a stable condition, had been detained in hospital and would be ...further questioned... in connection with the death of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Police are still on the hunt for the masked gunman who fled the scene after he carried out the shooting with ...complete disregard.... Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said: ...I want to take this opportunity again to appeal to anybody who knows who is responsible for this attack to please come forward and give us those names.  ...We need to find all who are responsible for this \- not just the gunman. ...We need to find out who supplied the weapon and who arranged this terrible incident.... Ms Kennedy added: ...If people are frightened to come forward, we can have those conversations in confidence.... What have Olivia Pratt-Korbel's family said? Relatives of the school girl have vowed they will ...get justice... and have warned her killer that the girl's photo will "haunt you for the rest of your days". In a Facebook post dedicated to little Olivia, cousin Rebecca Louise paid tribute to ...Our crazy beautiful Olivia... as she apologised for ...the cruel world we live in and the monsters in it.... Tributes have been paid close to Olivia's family home Rebecca said: ''I don't think I or the family will ever find the words to describe the heartache we have all felt in the past 24 hours. ...We haven't just lost Our Liv, we've lost a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin and a granddaughter. ...Our little Liv who was full of life, full of sass and most definitely knew what she wanted in life. ...You had so much potential and a full life to lead beautifully.... She added: ...We WILL find who did this and we WILL get justice for you baby girl. Lewis & I love you SO much it hurts. Forever 9 years young.... Family members have also placed tributes at the scene close to where Olivia was killed. A handwritten note on one of the bouquets of flowers reads: ...RIP baby girl, can't believe what has happened, feels like a nightmare. We will miss you so much our sassy queen. Love aunty Kim and uncle Tony.... Read More on The Sun DOG'S LIFE I'm a vet - the reason why dogs bury treats in the garden will break your heart Another reads: ...Our Liv, our brown eyed sassy pants. I will never find the words to describe the heartache we have all felt. ...I'll miss your outgoing, sassy little self and all the joy, laughs, smiles, love you brought to our lives. Love you forever and always....
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US Politics | Girl, 12, dies three days after horror Bentley crash as cops arrest man over ‘hit-and-run’

8/26/2022 08:23:00 AM
A MAN has been arrested following the death of a 12-year-old girl three days after a horror ...hit-and-run... car crash involving a Bentley. Cops charged to the scene in Barnet, North London, at 10.12pm on Saturday, August 20, after the crash between a Vauxhall Astra and Bentley Continental. One of the occupants of the Astra, a 12-year-old girl, sustained critical injuries The 12-year-old, who was in the Astra, sustained critical injuries. She was taken to hospital where she tragically died three days later on Tuesday, August 23. Her family are being supported by specialist officers. Cops have now launched a fresh appeal for witnesses following the horror crash in Colney Hatch Lane. READ MORE UK NEWS CRASH HORROR Woman critically injured and racehorse dies in crash after winning at Yarmouth Detective Inspector Ian Watson, from the Met's Road and Transport Policing Command, said: ...My thoughts are with the girl's family as they come to terms with this devastating news. ...And we will do everything we can to support them at this difficult time. ...Our investigation into how the collision occurred continues and I encourage anyone with information about what happened to come forward if they haven't already done so.... The Bentley is thought to have contained two males, both of whom left the scene on foot before police arrived. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on Monday, 22 August. He was subsequently bailed to return on a date in late September. Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8246 9820. Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 7888/20Aug.
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US Politics | Rampaging crocodile sparked plane crash that killed 20 after being smuggled on board and bursting out of bag

8/26/2022 08:22:00 AM
A RAMPAGING crocodile reportedly sparked a horror plane crash that killed 20 people after being smuggled on board. The airborne animal caused pandemonium on the propeller plane after bursting out of a bag en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo. There was only one survivor of the horror crash in August 2010, with 20 left dead GettyThe crocodile had been smuggled onboard in a bag by a passenger before it escaped '/ ' Petrified travellers onboard the fateful Filair Let L-410 flight on August 25, 2010, watched in horror as the reptile ran riot. The croc had climbed out of a passenger's carry-on bag just moments before landing, leaving people screaming in terror. But as the deadly beast ran amok, they soon realised they had nowhere to run and began to completely panic. All of the holidaymakers stampeded to one side of the tiny plane, throwing it dangerously off balance. READ MORE WORLD NEWS DEATH PLUNGE Haunting final moments of man before he plunged 330ft in front of girlfriend DEATH PLUNGE Brit woman, 58, killed & grandson fighting for life after falling from cliff Passengers are even said to have made a bid to enter the cockpit during the chaos. The sole survivor told authorities: ...The terrified air hostess hurried towards the cockpit, followed by the passengers.... The plane plummeted due to the dramatic shift in its centre of gravity and reportedly crashed into a home in Bandundu, near to the regional airport. Two pilots and 18 passengers were believed to have been killed instantly. There was a sole survivor of the smash. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show The smuggled crocodile miraculously survived \- but was killed with a machete by authorities in wake of the tragedy. However, initial investigations suggested that the incident had been caused by low fuel levels, as the crash ended with no explosion. But it was later confirmed that the crocodile escaping from the stuffed duffel bag during the flight was the principal factor. It is believed to have been brought on board by a passenger who planned to illegally sell it. Discussing the rarity of the circumstances, former airline captain turned safety consultant John Cox told ABC News: ...It's possible. Read More on The Sun NAME GAME My mum named me after an ENTIRE football team - I've got 16 names altogether ...It's remote. You could run the center of gravity forward where it wouldn't be controllable. Twenty people at 200 pounds each, it's possible.... One of the late pilots was Chris Wilson, 39, a Brit acting as first officer on the flight that took off from the capital city of Kinshasa. The rampaging reptile survived the smash \- but was killed afterward
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US Politics | Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant ‘DISCONNECTED from power grid’ as Russian troops mass amid Ukraine disaster fears

8/26/2022 08:22:00 AM
EUROPE'S biggest nuclear power plant was disconnected from the power grid for the first time ever amid fears of a Chernobyl-style disaster, Ukraine's state energy firm said. Nuclear agency Energoatom said fire damage to overhead power lines caused the last two reactors at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to be cut off. MoDSatellite photos released by the British Ministry of Defence show Russian forces near the ZNPP '/ ' APThis satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the six reactors at ZNPP '/ ' ReutersA chilling photo shows fires in the shadow of the plant '/ ' An energy official who declined to be identified told Reuters that the two reactors that had been disconnected were being powered by diesel generators. Each power unit that includes a reactor, a cooling system and other equipment has three Soviet-era diesel generators that ...are not able to work for weeks..., the source said. It comes amid looming fears the site could be the scene of a devastating nuclear disaster as both Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of putting the plant at risk. Satellite images show Putin's forces massing at the site amid growing calls for Zaporizhzhia to become a demilitarised zone. READ MORE ON UKRAINE DOUBLE BLOW Putin chief killed by car bomb days after war guru's daughter assassinated STATION BLAST Zelensky vows revenge after 22 killed in missile strike on train station Ukraine has accused Russia of torturing Ukrainian nuclear workers at the plant, further compromising safety at the plant. Energoatom said the plant has now been disconnected from the network for the ...first time in its history... after a fire at ash pits close to the facility damaged incoming power lines. It is also reported communication channels around the plant have gone dark \- with NetBlocks reporting a massive dip in the region. Bringing the plant totally offline could potentially compromise safety systems and lead to disaster \- with the two reactors currently being powered by backup diesel generators, officials told Reuters. Most read in US News WHAT HAPPENED? Beloved musician and his wife found dead on desert road in bizarre tragedy GUN RAMPAGE Woman, 31, shared chilling post before 'killing 3 family members & herself' HORROR FIND Mystery death of Epstein associate at 77 after body 'decomposed for a WEEK' HORROR ABUSE Man 'set ex-girlfriend's genitals on fire before killing her & his parents' REALITY RIDDLE Mystery as reality TV star, 28, is found dead in river weeks after vanishing MIRACLE RESCUE Stepdad gets life in prison after boy, 11, saved by restaurant worker's note And it is feared if the plant becomes totally isolated from the power grid and its backup generator then fails it could go into meltdown. Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February, captured the Zaporizhzhia plant in March and has controlled it since, although it continues to be operated by Ukrainian technicians from Energoatom. Putin's forces have been accused of planning to totally disconnect the facility from Ukraine's power grid and send the energy back to Russia. On Thursday, the US condemned any Russian bid to divert energy from Ukraine. ...The electricity that it produces rightly belongs to Ukraine and any attempt to disconnect the plant from the Ukrainian power grid and redirect to occupied areas is unacceptable,... State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said. Ukraine has regularly accused Russia of ...nuclear blackmail... over the site. It is feared disconnecting the plant entirely would leave the ZNPP dependent on a single source of electricity to cool the reactors. And an uncooled reactor could lead to a catastrophic failure and a nuclear disaster. Switching between the Ukrainian and Russian power grids would leave the reactor only reliant on a backup diesel generator \- with no other options if it suffered a failure. Russia is probably prepared to exploit any Ukrainian military activity near 'Zaporizhzhia ' for propaganda purposes Ministry of Defence After only 90 minutes without power, the reactors would reach a dangerous temperature. ...During this disconnection, the plant won't be connected to any power supply and that is the reason for the danger,... Energoatom chief Petro Kotin told The Guardian. ...If you fail to provide cooling … for one hour and a half, then you will have melting already.... Each power unit that includes a reactor, a cooling system and other equipment has three Soviet-era diesel generators that officials warned ...are not able to work for weeks.... Ukraine knows better than any other country on Earth the risks associated with nuclear power. Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the north of the country exploded and went into meltdown while under Soviet control back in 1986. It sent a radiation plume into the atmosphere which spread across the world and rendered huge swathes of Ukraine completely uninhabitable as they remain dangerously radioactive. Kyiv has never forgotten the lessons learned from the disaster \- which may have led to the early deaths of up to 60,000 people worldwide. Neighbouring towns around ZNPP such as Kherson, Melitopol, and Enerhodar were reportedly left without power as the situation around the plant sits on a knife edge. APA Russian soldier guards the ZNPP after it was occupied by Putin's forces '/ ' @myroslavapetsa / TwitterRadiation from a potential leak could spread across Europe '/ ' Ukrainian news agency Interfax reports efforts are now underway by engineers to safely bring the plant back online. Three other power lines ...were earlier damaged during terrorist attacks... by Russian forces. ...The actions of the invaders caused the complete disconnection of the ZNPP from the power grid is the first in the history of the station,... Energoatom said on Telegram. And meanwhile, chilling satellite images captured Vlad...s soldiers and military vehicles just metres from the deadly nuclear reactors. The pictures, shared by the UK's Ministry of Defence, show Russian armoured personnel carriers and military cargo trucks just 60 metres from reactor five of the six-reactor nuke plant in Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine. ...Russian troops were probably attempting to conceal the vehicles by parking them under overhead pipes and gantries.... It went on: ...Russia is probably prepared to exploit any Ukrainian military activity near 'Zaporizhzhia ' for propaganda purposes. ...While Russia maintains the military occupation of 'the plant ', the principal risks to reactor operations are likely to remain disruption to the reactors' cooling systems, damage to its backup power supply, or errors by workers operating under pressure.... Russia has been in control of the facility for the better part of six months \- casting a long nuclear shadow over Ukraine. RADIOACTIVE BLACKMAIL Reports claim Ukrainian troops are being tortured by agents from the Russian secret service the FSB to keep them from revealing to UN safety inspectors about risks at the site. Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are set to be granted access to the plant in the coming days. Russian state media TASS reports that ...employees of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were arrested for informing the Ukrainian Army of the location of Russian military equipment at the plant.... But one engineer told The Telegraph that many of their colleagues had been arrested on their way to work by FSB agents. ...One of 'the FSB's ' methods here is to take the control room workers to the basement,... he said, adding that secret police detain and torture the workers. ...Our management keeps silent about it, not to create panic, but people who return after those basement ...conversations' don't say anything at all,... he added. Just two days ago, a worker at the plant was reportedly killed by Russian forces after his taxi was shelled. Getty - ContributorIt has raised fears of a Chernobyl-style nuclear disaster '/ ' The mayor of Enerhodar, Dmytro Orlov, said that the attack took place on Monday, and named the dead man as 26-year-old Vladyslav Mitin, who worked as a locksmith at the thermal automation and measurement department. Ukraine accuses Russia of holding Zaporizhzhia to ransom, storing weapons there while launching deadly attacks. It also warns that the workforce at the plant has been cut to dangerously low levels, while landmines have been placed around the cooling pond. Earlier this month, workers at Zaporizhzhia were reportedly ordered to leave by Russian forces, sparking fears of a disaster. Last week, footage emerged appearing to show at least five Russian military trucks parked inside a nuclear turbogenerator hall at the plant. All of the trucks have distinctive Russian ...Z' war markings on their hoods and are painted camouflage green. Fears are growing that Vlad's forces will stage a ...false flag... attack at the plant when IAEA inspectors visit which they will blame on Ukraine, in an insane game of brinksmanship with Kyiv. On Thursday, Russian troops reportedly started deliberate forest fires in the woods near Zaporizhzhia, triggering power outages and cutting off the water in the nearby city of Enerhodar, home to some 53,000 people. The fires caused damage to nearby power lines, leaving the towns of Melitopol and Berdyansk without electricity. Pro-Russian social media accounts have blamed the forest fires on Ukrainian forces, claiming their troops were using incendiary ammunition on the plant. Russian-backed authorities at the plant claim their security system was called into action following alleged Ukrainian shelling. Vladimir Rogov, head of the pro-Kremlin puppet regime in the region, has insisted that the power outage didn't affect Zaporizhzhia. Russian troops continue to be bogged down in a war of attrition in Ukraine, with no serious territorial gains made in months. On Thursday, President Putin announced the planned expansion of the Russian Armed Forces to more than one million with the addition of 137,000 new servicemembers. This comes as the Russian death toll in the war in Ukraine has crept up towards 50,000 with the passing of the six-month anniversary of the conflict. Help those fleeing conflict with The Sun's Ukraine Fund PICTURES of women and children fleeing the horror of Ukraine's devastated towns and cities have moved Sun readers to tears. Many of you want to help the five million caught in the chaos — and now you can, by donating to The Sun's Ukraine Fund. Give as little as £3 or as much as you can afford and every penny will be donated to the Red Cross on the ground helping women, children, the old, the infirm and the wounded. Donate here to help The Sun's fund Or text to 70141 from UK mobiles £3 — text SUN£3£5 — text SUN£5£10 — text SUN£10 Texts cost your chosen donation amount (e.g. £5) +1 standard message (we receive 100%). For full T&Cs visit redcross.org.uk/mobile The Ukraine Crisis Appeal will support people in areas currently affected and those potentially affected in the future by the crisis. In the unlikely event that the British Red Cross raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help them prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters anywhere in the world. For more information visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund
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US Politics | Ukraine news LIVE: China’s Xi ‘will wage war’ and ‘is ready to act’ if Russia’s evil Putin bags Ukraine ‘victory’

8/26/2022 08:22:00 AM
TENSIONS in South China are said to be mounting as China's President waits to see how war in Ukraine plays out before acting on Taiwan. A US military expert has said China is watching Russia extremely closely, and if Putin can pull of a ...victory... in Ukraine, China will not hesitate to take action. China could be mobilised to seize Taiwan, after it had held military drills near the country, when US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a visit to the nation. Dr John Callahan, believes the cards for Taiwan are being dealt directly by the military action in Ukraine as China's President Xi Jinping watches and waits. The former State Department spokesperson told the Express: ...If Russia pulls off some sort of convincing victory in Ukraine \- which they won't -that would certainly embolden China to act, and they would act.... Speaking on China's President, he said Jinping is not a ...patient... President, and like Putin, ...wants to make his mark on history.... Read our Ukraine-Russia blog below for the latest updates...
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US Politics | Bloody moment killer whale rips out 30ft whale’s TONGUE and drowns it in ferocious battle to the death

8/26/2022 08:22:00 AM
THIS is the bloody moment a killer whale ripped out its 30ft opponent's tongue before drowning it in a ferocious battle to the death. The orcas were captured clashing off the coast of California in dramatic drone footage, before the ocean runs red with blood. YouTubeThe two whales engaged in a battle to the death off the coast of California '/ ' YouTubeBloody footage shows the moment the tongue of the 30ft beast was ripped out '/ ' The chilling eight-minute clip was shared on YouTube by Monterey Bay Whale Watch, who witnessed the incident in April 2019. The conservationist claims five killer whales surrounded the grey whale before the brawl broke out between the pair. During the one-on-one tussle, the warring duo grappled for some time while fearlessly thrashing around in the ocean. The orca then expertly attacks the gray whale, ripping its tongue out. More world news CROC AND AWE Crocodile smuggled on board plane caused crash & killed 20 after escaping bag BLOOD IN WATER Horror pics show aftermath of shark attack on dolphin nearly ripped in HALF The grey whale is then drowned and fails to resurface as a sea of red is left in its wake. Social media users were left mortified by the brawl between the majestic marine mammals. One Reddit user observed: ...Orcas are literal gang members. This was a targeted initiation move on an innocent bystander. ...I do not support.... Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show Another added: ...Orca did a roll similar to the crocodilian death roll. ...Also notice that this Grey whale is the same size as the Orca, it's a juvenile.... The gruesome encounter comes amid an alarming spate of reported orca attacks this year. Just last week Brits were left fearing for their lives after a pod of killer whales rammed into their yacht. The bloodthirsty mob ripped off a chunk of rudder while surrounding the vessel in the Atlantic Ocean. The crew were overwhelmed by their ...tremendous... power and struggled to regain control of the yacht, leaving them believing they were sinking. OUT OF CONTROL ORCAS And just shortly before the orca ordeal off the coast of Spain, another crazed pod of killer whales succeeded in sinking a boat. Five people were dramatically rescued after the 25ft orcas smashed a hole in the hull six miles from the port of Sines in Portugal. The tourists were left terrified when the vessel began taking on water as the relentless mammals contained to attack. They bailed out into a life raft and were picked up by a fishing vessel alerted by the Navy, miraculously escaping injury. Sailors have told of their terrifying ordeals, recounting how they feared for their lives as the whales rammed their boats for hours and broke off rudders. In one account, 45-year-old Martin Evans feared his vessel would sink after an arm of roughly 30 orcas targeted him. ...ONSLAUGHT' He exclusively told The Sun how the five-ton mammals rammed his boat as his crew sailed near the Strait of Gibraltar. Martin, who lives in Greece, said: "It was an onslaught." Nathan Jones, 27, of New Milton, Hants, added: "I began to think: 'Is this how it all ends?' "If the boat had sunk we would have been in a life raft surrounded by killer whales. That would have be drastic." It was the latest in a string of orca attacks in the area. Martin said: "It felt like they had a plan and were angry." Scientists have recorded a particular increase in orca incidents along the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal. Read More on The Sun NAME GAME My mum named me after an ENTIRE football team - I've got 16 names altogether The attacks, some of which have left boats damaged, have taken place in different parts of the Spanish north coast and the Iberian peninsula. It promoted the Spanish government to issue a temporarily ban on sailboats sailing in certain regions to prevent further attacks. YouTubeWitnessed say the grey whale had been attacked by a group of five orcas '/ ' YouTubeAnd this final encounter left a sea of red '/ '
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US Politics | Inside George Foreman’s sexual abuse lawsuit after famed boxer is accused of raping two women he met as pre-teens

8/26/2022 08:22:00 AM
BOXING legend George Foreman has been accused of sexually assaulting two women that he met as pre-teens – claims that he strongly denies. Two women filed lawsuits in Los Angeles County and alleged that the ex-sportsman abused them in the 1970s. GettyGeorge Foreman has been accused of sexually assaulting two women that he met as pre-teens '/ ' GettyThe boxing icon vehemently denies the allegations '/ ' The alleged victims said they met the former heavyweight champion through their dads, according to court documents seen by TMZ. One woman, who reportedly first met Foreman when she was around eight, claimed she was taken for ice cream by the boxing ace. She alleged that he let her sit on his lap while he was driving. She also alleged that Foreman was sexually inappropriate and claimed the pair had sex when she was 15 and the boxer was 24. read more us news SHOCK RULING Harvey Weinstein granted appeal and could get NEW TRIAL after rape conviction GRISLY FIND Sick twist after family says couple charged with their baby's death are COUSINS Court documents claimed the second alleged victim first met Foreman when she was nine. She claimed the former boxing ace would sexually abuse her until she turned 16. The accusers claimed that Foreman forced them to have sex with him, according to the court documents. Foreman has vehemently denied the allegations. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show He told the New York Post: "Over the past six months, two women have been trying to extort millions of dollars each from me and my family. "They are falsely claiming that I sexually abused them over 45 years ago in the 1970s. "I adamantly and categorically deny those allegations." Foreman vowed that he won't be "intimidated" by threats and lies that he describes as "baseless". The ex-athlete won Olympic gold after competing in the heavyweight division at the Mexico 1968 Games. The boxer, known as Big George, famously ended Joe Frazier's 29-0 undefeated streak in Kingston, Jamaica. Foreman's first loss in professional boxing came when he was defeated by Muhammad Ali in the iconic Rumble in the Jungle fight. He told The Sun in 2019 that he had nightmares from the loss. Read More on The US Sun DOUBLE BENEFITS Millions of SSI claimants to get two payments worth up to $1,682 next month TO THE MOON Nasa schedule as spacecraft designed to take humans to moon set to launch Foreman was the oldest world heavyweight champion in history before retiring after he suffered his fifth professional defeat, losing to Shannon Briggs in November 1997. Outside the boxing ring, Foreman is best known for being the founder of the George Foreman Grill \- which launched in 1994. Getty Images - GettyForeman launched the famous George Foreman Grill in 1994 '/ '
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