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Vladimir Putin about a weapon "worse than a nuclear bomb" have added to fears around Russia looking set to take the invasion of Ukraine to a dangerous next level. His comments, from a October 2017 youth festival in Sochi, may have been a signal of his early intent to go to any extreme on the battlefield.The Russian President seemed convinced the world would soon witness super-human soldiers who cannot feel pain or fear.He said: “A man has the opportunity to get into the genetic code created by either nature, or as religious people would say, by God.“All kinds of practical consequences may follow.

EastEnders fans took to social media to praise Shirley Carter actress Linda Henry's performance, following the shock revelation about Shirley's sister Tina Carter.Viewers watched the BBC soap as Shirley Carter crumbled following confirmation that the body recently found underneath the Argee Barjee restaurant was Tina's.DI Arthurs informed Shirley of the devastating news, leaving her struggling to comprehend what had happened - and dealing with the truth that her sister had not left Albert Square after all.Following the emotional scenes, fans flooded social media with praise for Linda Henry's performance as Shirley Carter, with one viewer saying: "Bl**dy hell. Take a bow @maddy_hill90 @MrDDyer and Linda Henry.

previously showing how models hide stretch marks in their photos.The brunette shared side-by-side photos, as she hid stretch her stretch marks in one snap, while putting them on show in the other.Hayley, who boasts 488,000 followers, was seen in the left-hand photo hiding any imperfections as she took on a posed position while rocking a green underwear set.While in the right-hand picture, she relaxed to let her 'real' body show as she smiled into the lens.Captioning the post, the influencer wrote: "When I was younger I used to really hate my stretch marks, even though they are perfectly natural, normal and a part of being a human, I still always hated them."Whenever I was in a bikini I would always walk with an Anterior Pelvic tilt so my glutes would stick out more and it would ‘smoothen’ the appearance of my stretch marks."But this HURTS! It’s also very bad for your back and posture so I don’t advise it but I soon realised it was the constant need to look ‘perfect’ that I was battling in my head that needed to change, not my body!"Hayley then continued: "I was obsessed with changing my body, making improvements all the time, training, dieting, all day, every day."It was SO DRAINING and EXHAUSTING."So I’m hear you tell you to ignore that inner self critic, ignore that person telling you negative things about your body and say FU to societies ‘Beauty standards’ because I can tell you growing up thinking everyone is perfect and I wasn’t, is a waste of your time, energy and focus."Fans were loving the post at the time, as one told her: "I really needed to read this, thanks a lot."While another exclaimed: "Can relate so much to this!"Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star

Police are searching for a 27-year-old man after a woman was left with 'significant and extensive injuries' from an 'abhorrent' assault.

Blake Shelton is living his best life right now after marrying Gwen Stefani and his successful decades-spanning career is going from strength to strength.MORE: Gwen Stefani wows in sheer dress for long-awaited announcementBut the country singer has dropped a bombshell about his future that will no doubt leave his army of fans saddened. Blake admitted that he is already prepared for the day when he will no longer record music to make way for up-and-coming stars to take his place.WATCH: Blake Shelton opens up about his 'greatest gig'"It's always over at some point, and I've always been prepared for that and I've braced myself for it," he told Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton at this year's Country Radio Seminar. "I learned to accept it a few years ago, maybe three or four or five years ago that it's coming."MORE: Blake Shelton's heartbreaking family story as he gives rare interview about personal lifeMORE: Blake Shelton weighs in on being a stepdad to Gwen Stefani's three childrenHe added: "People are going to get tired of you winning the awards.

Ann Budge called on him to return to his beloved Hearts.Jefferies, 69, has been appointed as a part-time advisor to the board for six months to work with Budge and boss Robbie Neilson on recruitment.Last month, in an exclusive interview with Record Sport, Jefferies said all Budge had to do was pick up the phone and he’d be on hand to help.And she’s done just that after her attempts at recruiting a full-time sporting director were put on the back burner.That’s due to the upcoming arbitration tribunal that will decide whether or not the Gorgie club’s relegation will be overturned.It’s lucky she phoned the former Hearts captain and manager when she did as he was considering an another offer.And Jefferies said: 
“Somebody said to me, ‘It’s your

Mark Reynolds reckons Robbie Neilson stands to lead a revolution on Tayside up there with what Derek McInnes has at Aberdeen.

Dundee United job. Mellon has penned a two-year contract to succeed Robbie Neilson and lead the Tannadice club into the top flight for the first time in four years.

Dundee United have confirmed the departure of managing director Mal Brannigan with immediate effect.

Dundee United face a fight to land Stephen O’Donnell.

Mark Connolly was watching his daughter climb a tree when he took the call to confirm Dundee United were going to be hitting the heights of the Premiership again.

Dundee United boss Robbie Neilson hopes to see old club Hearts saved from relegation through reconstruction.

Tony Asghar has apologised for any offence caused by his title-winning tweet.

It didn't happen as they'd have expected or wanted, but Dundee United will be back in the top flight next season.

Raging Dundee United owner Mark Ogren has revealed an astonishing bust-up with the club's Supporters Foundation after he refused to yield to their "unreasonable demands".

Robbie Neilson insists he's remaining calm over Dundee United 's promotion prospects.

Dundee United manager, leaving Tranmere after four years at the helm. The Tannadice club won the Championship last season to return to the top flight after four years away.

Ann Budge on Monday afternoon as he looks to strengthen his Hearts squad ahead of the new campaign. The new boss is at Tynecastle for his first day back at the club and is eager to get started when the opportunity arises And he admits the Hearts fans were key to him returning and he can't wait to experience a full and bouncing Tynecastle again.

Dundee United are ramping up plans for their near certain return to the Premiership by targeting a move for Scotland defender Stuart Findlay.

Want the latest Scottish sport news sent straight to your inbox? Join thousands of others who have signed up to our Record Sport newsletter.Micky Mellon launched Jamie Vardy into the big time and he can get Dundee United back making their mark at the top level again.That is the view of former Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings, who played alongside Mellon and now coaches under him at Tranmere Rovers.Jennings expects the incoming United boss to make a real impression at Tannadice when he replaces Robbie Neilson, who quit for Hearts last month.The Scouser has watched Mellon win five promotions in his managerial career and while in charge of Fleetwood Town sign Vardy, who netted his 100th Premier League goal for Leicester at the

United’s new boss this week.It will see the Scot return to manage in his homeland for the first time, as United look to make their mark on the Premiership.Mellon was on sporting director Tony Asghar’s original short list after Robbie Neilson’s shock return to Hearts came about last month.The experienced boss has five promotions on his CV from his time in England with Fleetwood Town, Tranmere and Shrewsbury Town and he has also been the subject of interest from Sunderland and Swansea City over the last 12 months.Mellon’s Tranmere side suffered relegation to League Two after the league was called on a points-per-game average, even though they were three points from safety, had a game in hand and had won their previous three games on the