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If one day you happen to visit a bustling town just outside of Sydney, you may stumble across a cafe run by a controversial Christian fundamentalist group. Katoomba is a town in New South Wales near the picturesque Blue Mountains - and for years, it’s been harbouring a not so hidden secret.Marked by a sign with the words Yellow Deli written in yellow cursive is a cafe run by the international organisation Twelve Tribes, with there being other locations around the world.Walking into the amber-drenched cafe you will be served artisan sandwiches and vegan carob-chip cookies but the claims levelled against the group quickly wreck the fairy tale.The Twelve Tribes originated in Tennessee in 1972 and was founded by former high school teacher Elbert Eugene Spriggs - who died in January 2021 - and his fourth wife, Martha.Today, it has thousands of members in over nine countries including Australia, the US, Canada, Japan, Germany and France.The group, which has been branded a "cult" by Citizen's Freedom Foundation, adheres to some of the Bible's teachings.Its name comes from the idea that they are resurrecting Israel's 12 ancient tribes.

West Ham United would struggle to recognise him now given the contrast between his current muscular physique and his time as a skinny midfielder in London.Poyet regularly posts workout pictures and videos from the gym to his Instagram account and does not miss an opportunity to exhibit his bulging biceps.In one post from last year, he can be seen tensing his arms as he poses with the Chilean Super Cup trophy, which he won as assistant manager of Universidad Catolica.Just five years prior, when he left West Ham, he was a skinny and diminutive central midfielder.Poyet's passion for the gym since retiring is evident on his Instagram page, with a dedicated set of stories to accompany his regular posts.Which footballer has transformed the most since retiring? Let us know in the comments section below.As a player, he featured for both England and Uruguay's national teams at youth level after being born in Spain and came through the academy at Charlton.He moved to West Ham aged 19 in 2014 but was loaned out three times before leaving after two years, going on to play in Argentina and Cyprus.Having retired in 2018 after just 87 senior career appearances, Poyet has since moved into coaching and worked as assistant to his dad, Gus, during his time managing Catolica.The pair took over as manager and assistant for the Greek national team in February, with the aim of guiding them to their first major tournament since 2014.They will take charge of their first matches later this month with friendlies against Romania and Montenegro.

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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo but “missed some chances” to become a modern-day great of the game. Balotelli enjoyed a brilliant start to his career, winning three Serie A titles and the Champions League with Inter Milan before moving to Manchester City.The Italian striker’s mercurial talent was obvious at City, where he won the Premier League and FA Cup, but Balotelli struggled for consistency.He left Man City in 2013 and has experienced a journeyman career since, moving around England, Italy, France and Turkey.Still only 31 years old, Balotelli is now playing for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig, where he has 10 goals and three assists in 22 appearances this season.

British soldier who is heading to Ukraine to fight has warned that anybody planning to take on Putin’s troops without training could prove a danger to Ukrainian forces.Jason Luck served with the army, fighting alongside the Ukrainians in 2014 during the Russo-Ukrainian War, which centred on the ownership of Crimea.Although he has retired from the forces, the ex-soldier has decided to take up arms once more in order to protect his Ukrainian wife and child who he said are refusing to leave the country.However, speaking to GB News outside the Ukrainian Embassy in London, Jason warned against untrained UK residents fighting when asked how he felt about Brits travelling to help in the fight against the Russians.“Honest opinion? Don’t. If you haven’t got any training it’s not worth it,” he claimed.“If someone’s not got any training and they’ve got a weapon, they could be more dangerous to you than the guys you’re [fighting].”However, Jason did acknowledge that those with fighting experience may be useful to the Ukrainian forces.“If you’ve got military training, I’d say yeah, if you can, help.

Lorraine fans descended into chaos as the programme disappears during a chat with TV cook Delia Smith.The 62-year-old host was mid conversation with the culinary expert when the show suffered a technical glitch which caused viewers to lose connection.Worried fans immediately bombarded Twitter with their comments regarding the 10 second long blunder.One fan asked straight away: "Erm... Where's #lorraine gone?"Another joked at the time: "Best thing ever to happen to #lorraine oh s*** it's back."While a third fumed: "Erm…who's playing games at ITV?! #Lorraine."As a fourth person quipped: "Are the Russians trying to hack #lorraine?"Later on, Lorraine Kelly returned to screens to address the issue that had caused fans to miss out on Delia's interview.She said: "Right now I should tell you when I was talking to Delia - wasn't that a fantastic conversation.

Michelle Keegan turned heads as she hit the red carpet in London in a stunning, jewel-encrusted see-through skirt.The Our Girl beauty was among the celebs at the Vanity Fair BAFTA EE Rising Star party at The Strand and made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived in the dazzling outfit.She looked ravishing in the show-stopping long, white skirt, which was sprinkled with gold crystals and embellishments.Michelle teamed it with a simple white top that left her tanned shoulders bare and showed off her killer body, and wore strappy gold sandals.The actress' long brunette locks were loose and tumbled down her back in sexy waves.The former Coronation Street star, 34, went for carefully casual makeup, with a nude lipstick accentuating her pout and dark mascara making her brown eyes pop.Michelle rubbed shoulders with the likes of Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts and ex-EastEnders beauty Kara Tointon at the glitzy event.Other celebs at the event – which recognised some of the rising stars in film, TV and broadcasting – included The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett, singer Ella Eyre and former I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! camper and radio star Roman Kemp.Recently, Michelle and her husband Mark Wright revealed an exciting update on the renovations of their dream £1.3million home.On their "wrightyhome" account on Instagram, they posted a picture of Michelle stood in front of a huge slab of marble.The caption read: "What an experience this is... Visiting @graniteslabsuk to choose marble for different parts of the house."We so strongly advise doing this, they have marbles from all over the world and colours you wouldn't even believe.

TikTok users' jaws on the ground with her dramatic transformation - and it has now been dubbed the "glow up of the century".It’s safe to say that most of us look quite different from how we looked when we were in secondary school.Commonly many people would have now ditched their braces and learned how to blend their makeup properly.But Izzy Shea she has had a complete appearance overhaul since she was 15-years-old and now looks entirely unrecognisable.Boasting 1.1 million TikTok followers, she shared the transformation video which quickly racked up 1.8 million views – and plenty of gasps.In the clip, Izzy first showed what she looked like when she was a teen.She donned her smart school uniform which consisted of a shirt, tie, jumper and a blazer.Then she pulled her natural brown hair back into an ungroomed high ponytail.She also had a pale complexion and opted for natural makeup and thick brows.Fast forward five years, the now 20-year-old has changed beyond recognition.The TikTok star now flaunts a more slender figure and has a wardrobe full of clothes and swimsuits that help accentuate her now more petite body.In the next clip, Izzy donned a white crop top which cheekily revealed her cleavage whilst she wore some low waisted jeans that exposed her pierced belly button.She has also dyed her hair black and cut it into a bob for a more preened and put together style.The stunner finished her look with a more tanned complexion and a full face of glam makeup, along with more structured brows and bigger lips.Izzy also included a clip of her modelling a cut-out swimsuit which complimented her gorgeous hourglass figure.In another look, the dark haired beauty slipped into a long sleeve black crop top and a pair of green cargo

Kanye West has reportedly fired the third lawyer involved in his divorce from Kim Kardashian, just hours before the estranged couple were due for a court showdown. Skims boss Kim, 41, filed to end her marriage from Kanye, 44, in February 2021 more than six years after they tied the knot. On Tuesday, Kanye’s attorney Chris Melcher confirmed to People that he had parted ways with the Gold Digger rapper, who has now appointed Samantha Spector as his fourth divorce lawyer. Spector most recently represented Dr Dre’s ex-wife Nicole Young in her divorce from the hip hop producer, while coincidentally, Dre hired Laura Wasser who is now representing Kim. The shuffle of Kanye’s legal team took place right before an upcoming court hearing in his and Kim’s divorce on Wednesday.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse has expressed her disgust at clips of Black people being racially abused and stranded at the Ukraine border. Heartbreaking footage has circulated on social media showing African and Caribbean students being denied permission to cross over into Poland for safety, as Russia continues its deadly bombing attack amid its invasion of Ukraine. Many of the stranded students have been subjected to racism, with one man recalling how he was forced to disembark a bus after being told ‘no Blacks’. Motsi, who hails from South Africa and Germany, shared a clip of a room close to the border full of other Black students desperate to reach safety. The woman filming the video said: ‘We’re still stranded, we haven’t eaten, no rest, we were just in the cold for six hours outside. For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine live‘We’ve been begging, pushing, dragging, it’s been so traumatic just to get into the border and we’re not able to get there. ‘Since morning we’ve been told that [for] all Nigerians, the embassy has been getting buses for us but we’ve not seen any… It’s really really so sad.’ This is happening !!!! Can we talk about this !!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine pic.twitter.com/RsNzS9quzDMotsi captioned the post: ‘This is happening !!!! Can we talk about this !!!!!! Saving people according to their skin color!!!!! #AfricansinUkraine.’ She added: ‘Don’t forget the black brothers and sisters at the border !’ Reacting to the clip, one follower commented: ‘I’m so sorry.

Jason Momoa has spoken out about estranged wife Lisa Bonet for the first time since announcing their split, and there are clearly no hard feelings. The Aquaman star revealed his marriage to the former Cosby Show actress had come to an end in January after five years and a total of 16 years together. This week, Jason, 42, flew over to New York City to support Lisa’s daughter Zoe Kravitz at the premiere of her new movie The Batman, proving he is still on great terms with his stepdaughter. He went a step further on the red carpet and addressed the state of his relationship with Lisa, 54, who did not attend the star-studded bash. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Jason said: ‘We’re just so proud. Lisa couldn’t be here so we’re representing, me and the babies.

Romeo Beckham seems to have become quite the fashionista, taking after his designer mum, Victoria.The teenager joined his mum at the Saint-Laurent fashion show for Paris Fashion Week.The fashion icon and Spice Girl, 47, posed with her middle son Romeo, 19, before a front row appearance at the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022 show.Romeo towered over his famous mum, even though she was wearing heels.Victoria turned heads in a vibrant ensemble of red PVC trousers, from her own brand, and a striking purple knit.While the famous designer nailed colour-blocking, son Romeo opted for a casual look.The teen donned a pastel pink wool jumper with baggy acid wash jeans and fresh white trainers. Also tagging along was Romeo’s model girlfriend Mia Regan, who sat with them at the bi-annual fashion preview. The young couple smiled for photos, with Mia rocking a leather jacket and black jean combo.Victoria and Romeo were just two of the stars in attendance, as the guest list for the exclusive event was full of celebs.Other guests included Hollywood icon Demi Moore, actor Riz Ahmed and designer Donatella Versace.The Beckham kids already seems to be making their mark in the fashion world following brother Cruz’s underwear photoshoot.The 17-year-old made headlines as he posed for i-D magazine, fronting his first cover shoot in his undies.

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continued its bombardment on its neighbour.The former Dancing With the Stars professional was in Kyiv filming World of Dance when Putin launched an invasion on the country last Thursday, but he managed to board a train and arrived in Poland on Tuesday following a gruelling journey. Speaking from a hotel room in Warsaw, the 42-year-old star – who was arrested earlier this week before being released – was tearing up as he admitted he is both confused and terrified.

Britney Spears is making no apologies for her utterly sensational photos on Instagram - and fans are loving her attitude.Britney, 40, shared yet another sizzling photo on as she lapped up the sun while she's on holiday as she held her chest in a bid to hide her intimates while she frolicked in the water.The stunning blonde threw her head back and looked up to the sky as she donned just a pair of bikini bottoms and ditched all manner of material on her top half.She was immediately praised for her snap as she hit upwards of 600,000 likes at the time of publication.Soon after sharing the topless pic, Britney posted a photo of her looking stunning in a silver sequin dress as she reflected on her favourite makeup brand.However, before she got to talking about makeup and styling, she addressed her nude snaps.She wrote in front of her 39million followers: "Alrightyyy then folks... showing my bod in French Polynesia as a rebel and free WOMAN!"The starlet then continued to praise her makeup look as she expressed her utter adoration for Chanel.Britney's defiant response to her topless snaps quickly prompted over 1million likes with thousands of comments flooding in to share support.One user wrote: "Free woman Britney is my favourite Britney!"Another said: "Damn, absolutely gorgeous!"A third wrote: "Britney Spears being happy and free is the healing the world needs."Britney's recent snaps have seen her push Instagram boundaries with the starlet now sharing her sizzling photos online on a regular basis.

BBC Breakfast weather star Carol Kirkwood sent a sympathetic message to her BBC colleague who had to be "carted off" a mountain after a nasty skiing accident.Carol's co-star Sally Bundock, 50, had been on a skiing holiday with her family before things took a terrible turn - ending in her having to be carried off of a mountain.Sally revealed her accident alongside a series of snaps of her leg injury when she returned to work on Monday (March 2) - including a snap of her leg in a brace.Taking to Twitter, the broadcaster jokingly told her 39,300 followers: "I’m not headed to the 'catwalk' this morning… #legbrace #skiaccident."She could be seen wearing a smart blazer in the BBC studios as she returned to her normal work duties - as well as the leg brace.Concerned Carol reposted the tweet in front of her 217k followers and added a sympathetic message which read: "[Shock face emoji] Oh Sal...xxx."It comes after Sally opened up about her injury last week on Wednesday (February 23), giving fans an insight into the seriousness of her injuries as she shared snaps of her crutch and leg brace.She wrote: "When I return to work Monday I'll be sporting an attractive leg brace. Skiing with the family and busted me knee.

Ukraine - after Russia launched attacks across the country.Famous singer Maria has been keeping spirits up in Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv during the war by singing the Ukrainian national anthem to locals from her apartment window.Dan asked Maria if she'd considered trying to escape her war-torn country in a bid to save herself from the violence.The musician replied that she was planning on staying in the capital and will keep on singing to locals as long as it was safe to do so - adding: "I will not run from my native city because this is my home".She then sent a powerful message to Russian president Putin where she called him a "murderer" and told him "f**k you", but it threw the segment into chaos as Dan needed to intervene.Maria said: "I want to say to Putin. You are a murderer, you are [an] aggressor.", adding that Ukraine was never against Russia.She went on: "Russian singers, Russian sportsmen were in Kiev.

Phillip Schofield has given fans a glimpse at his hard work in the gym as he showed off his bulging bicep. The This Morning presenter, 59, took to Instagram to share a snap of the gains he’s seen on his arms as he flexed his muscles. He joked after ‘arms day’: ‘Aww the hazelnut is trying to become a Brazil nut… one day a pecan.’Phillip has kept fans up to date with his fitness journey since lockdown after getting into the gym while in quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic. He told his followers at the time: ‘Well if there’s an upside to lockdown 3… my training has given me tiny guns.’The father-of-two recently celebrated a milestone of 40 years on television, with his wife Stephanie and daughters Molly and Ruby marking the occasion by sending him a massive bouquet, He shared a snap of it, adding: ‘40 sunflowers just arrived at work from Steph and my girls to mark my telly anniversary! My fave flower thank you xx.’Phillip addressed the ‘changes’ in the family’s lives since he came out as gay in February 2020 amid his tribute to four decades on television. He told Lorraine Kelly: ‘We’ve obviously clearly had changes in our lives. But [as] I said, it’s always us four – but slightly different.‘And Steph has been the most incredible foundation and support and rock throughout my whole career.

Paris Fury and her husband Tyson threw their youngest son an unforgettable third birthday party this weekend. Previous Loose Women panelist Paris, 32, and her boxing superstar other half treated Adonis to a Spiderman themed celebration. Surrounded by friends and family, the youngster looked thrilled with his super hero spread which included matching plates and tableware.The day was topped off with a surprise appearance from Spiderman himself.

The Great British Bake Off in 2012. Last year, speaking to The Daily Telegraph, John said that despite 'gladly' quitting his job when the offers rolled in, his joy was short-lived when "the demon of over-estimated self-value began to percolate into my soul." John was studying for his final law exams and had accepted a graduate scheme at the Royal Bank of Scotland when the show aired.He explained: "As the next batch of Bake Off starts emerged, my appeal shrank."Year on year, the working days became smaller and financial offers were smaller.