Bareknuckle fighters stage bizarre Russia v Ukraine bout on war-torn border amid gunfire

Boris Johnson has promised the toughest UK response to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

West Ham and Tottenham are being considered as hosts for the Champions League final after Russia invaded Ukraine.It is looking increasingly likely that UEFA will move the game from the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg due to the actions of Vladimir Putin.After mounting concerns in recent weeks, the Russian president has now launched a full-scale invasion of their neighbouring country, with a 'special military operation' underway.While UEFA are yet to make a decision on their showpiece event, there are several candidates waiting in the wings to take it on.And the London Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are two of the options.The Premier League clubs have put themselves forward and can each offer UEFA a 60k-plus capacity venue.They also suit UEFA's other main criteria which are being in a major European city with good transport links, infrastructure and accommodation.However, Wembley, which is due to host the 2024 final, looks less likely as an alternative with EFL play-offs scheduled for the same weekend in May.Where would you like to see the final held? Let us know in the comments section.The Hammers and Spurs are set for a long wait to find out if they will be chosen, because UEFA aren't expected to make a decision until the month of the final.It does look virtually impossible that the climax of this year's Champions League will remain in Russia, though.Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for the change of venue earlier this week, prior to Putin's attack on Ukraine.He said: "A Russia that has pariah status - [there is] no chance of holding football tournaments in a Russia that invades sovereign countries."His comments were then backed up by UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who urged the remaining English teams in the

Queens Of The Stone Age singer Mark Lanegan who died earlier this week.Hollywood Unlocked claimed that it had received exclusive confirmation from a source that the British monarch passed away on Tuesday morning (February 22).But the news was false. In an unrelated statement, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday (February 23) that the Queen had spoken with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the phone despite suffering mild symptoms after a recent positive COVID diagnosis.However, Hollywood Unlocked founder Jason Lee has since told Buzzfeed News that he stands by the story.“I would never post something like this if the person that told me, I did not trust.

Piers Morgan, 54, has been watching very closely the events unfolding between the Ukraine and Russia, and now Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion, it's made many question whether WW3 is on the cards.The former Good Morning Britain presenter branded the President a "ruthless dictator", as he offered up some potential solutions for halting the terrifying events.Taking to Twitter, he penned: "Putin’s doing this because he got away with it last time in Crimea."And if he gets away with it again in Ukraine, he’ll keep invading other countries until he restores the Soviet Union."The world must unite to stop this ruthless dictator - before it’s too late."In a separate tweet, he shared: "This is an act of war by a bully-boy thug who doesn’t think the rest of the world has the guts or will to stop him."Shameful."It comes after Russian forces launched a major military assault on Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.In a TV statement, President Putin said Russia "did not plan to occupy Ukraine" but confirmed if any opposed their mission, Moscow's response would be "instant".Shortly afterwards, attacks were reported on Ukrainian military targets.In a video statement on Thursday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed martial law was now being imposed across the country, urging people "not to panic".He spoke calmly as he said: "No panic. We're strong. "We're ready for anything.

Russia, according to CNN. Explosions were seen in cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a 'special military operation' was underway in the region.Reports coming out of Ukraine now suggest that hypersonic missiles are being used by the Russians to attack key targets.Russian troops have also landed at Mariupol and are reportedly headed towards Kharkiv, the country's second largest city.Taking to Twitter, Boris Johnson revealed that he has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Cooke Maroney, 37, and actress Jennifer Lawrence, 31, have welcomed their first baby together, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for them. So who exactly is Cooke Maroney? Well, unlike his wife’s high-profile IMDb page, Cooke is much more low-key…to most of the public. He’s not a director like JLaw’s most ex (Mother! director Darren Aronofsky), or an actor/musician like the other exes (The Favourite star Nicholas Hoult and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin). Still, Cooke has his own impressive street credibility.

The Queen has held her weekly audience with Boris Johnson over the phone, after previously cancelling her virtual duties due to suffering from mild "cold-like" Covid-19 symptoms. Buckingham Palace revealed that the 95 year old Queen had spoken with the prime minister over the phone on Wednesday evening after cancelling her planned engagements on Tuesday.The Queen, who is triple-jabbed, is being monitored by her physician Professor Sir Huw Thomas who is head of the Medical Household.

Queen Elizabeth II is still recovering after testing positive for the coronavirus -- but that hasn't stopped her from performing her royal duties.Buckingham Palace said that the queen held her weekly audience by telephone with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday afternoon. While the queen usually meets with Johnson in person, she opted to have their weekly meeting over the phone due to her COVID-19 diagnosis.A royal source tells ET, «There were no other planned engagements in today’s diary, though for transparency purposes, there had been a planned in-person audience, but as Her Majesty has been diagnosed with COVID that was canceled on Monday as it would have broken guidelines to have gone ahead.»The virtual meeting comes just one day after the queen canceled a slew of pre-planned virtual events.«As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement on Tuesday.

Boris Johnson as part of those being hit with sanctions because of Russia's actions in Ukraine.But calls from opposition MPs for the UK Government to come down harder on Russia – and Russian oligarchs – were waved off by the PM yesterday, but they could be based on historical evidence.For the three men hit with punishments in 2014 when Russia illegally annexed Crimea seemingly got off lightly last time.Gennady Timchenko, who is known to be close to Russian president Vladimir Putin, is a major shareholder in Rossiya Bank, and has an estimated net worth of £15 billion.But when he was sanctioned in 2014, he was forced to sell a Gulfstream G650 private jet for around £40 million.He said to Russia's own TASS news agency at the time: “My Gulfstream cannot be used because the company won't supply it with spare parts, and the pilots don't have the right to use the navigation, the built-in maps."And this week, he said: “You have to pay for everything in your life, even for your friendship with the president.”And brothers Arkady and Boris Rotenberg, worth a combined £3.4 billion, were sanctioned.They sold two luxury jets worth around £30 million in 2014 after Credit Suisse refused to take payments from them when the United States imposed sanctions.Want all the latest shocking news and views from all over the world straight into your inbox?We've got the best royal scoops, crime dramas and breaking stories - all delivered in that Daily Star style you love.Our great newsletters will give you all you need to know, from hard news to that bit of glamour you need every day. They'll drop straight into your inbox and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.You can sign up here - you won't regret it...The trio faced issues replacing parts and

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a review of the Russian-backed RT channel’s license in the nation.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered a review of the Russian-backed RT news channel.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have given their son Wolf Webster a middle name that pays a special tribute. According to a birth certificate obtained by TMZ, Jenner and her rapper partner gave their son the middle name Jacques in honour of his father, whose birth name is Jacques Bermon Webster II. The birth certificate also showed that baby Wolf was delivered by the same doctor who delivered his sister Stormi Webster, and Khloe Kardashian’s three-year-old daughter True Thompson.

They are the proud parents of two daughters.And Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo were spotted this week stepping out in Los Angeles with one of their children.The dynamic duo have been married for nearly eight years and raise two little girls - Dusty Rose, five, and Gio Grace, four. Quality time: Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo were spotted this week stepping out in Los Angeles with one of their children Looking fab:Adam was rocking a mohawk hairstyle and showcased his sprawl of tattoos in a loose-fitted white shirtFor their latest outing Adam matched white tops with Behati, who selected a simple T-shirt that was fitted to her enviably svelte frame.Letting her luxurious blonde hair flutter freely in the breeze, Behati slipped on a stylish pair of torn high-waisted black jeans.The Namibian-born supermodel, who shot to fame walking for Victoria's Secret, warded off the California rays with a sleek pair of shades.She rounded off the look with socks and sandals, slinging on a colorful backpack for her spot of quality time with her little tyke.Both mother and daughter could be seen carrying small gift bags as they made their way across a sunlit parking lot together.Meanwhile Adam was rocking a mohawk hairstyle and showcased his sprawl of tattoos in a loose-fitted white shirt.He put the body art on his legs on display in a pair of white shorts, opting for a matching pair of sneakers.

ITV News crashed during its lunchtime programme leaving some viewers pondering whether the channel had fallen victim to a 'cyber attack'.

Petrol prices are expected to rise and hit the 'grim milestone' of £1.50 per litre after Russian troops entered eastern Ukraine.

A leader in Greater Manchester's Ukrainian community says that last night's news from Russia has left him 'distraught'.

William Earl Journalist Jemele Hill, civil rights activist Stacey Abrams, superstar Will Smith and the legendary Cicely Tyson were among the winners of podcast and literary kudos presented Monday as part of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.The Image Awards’ non-televised awards are being handed out during five virtual ceremonies to stretch across the week starting Feb. 21, leading up to the live telecast for the top categories to air Feb.

Everton fans have all made the same gag over the misfortune of Jean-Philippe Gbamin after he secured a loan move to CSKA Moscow for the rest of the current campaign.Gbamin has missed 86 fixtures through injury since signing for £25million back in 2019, and might now have moved into Russia as they teeter on the brink of war.Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine has 'no history of being a true nation' amid US President Joe Biden's fear of invasion, with Boris Johnson mentioning "very dark signs" in a speech on Monday (February 21).Everton fans have now offered a tongue-in-cheek response to Gbamin's transfer, suggesting that it would be just his luck to enter the country at the worst possible time.One fan wrote: "Gbamin moving to CSKA Moscow only for World War III to start would be a brilliant summary of his career really."With a second adding: "Gbamin getting into Russia on the last plane to Moscow just before the new Iron Curtain goes up is most certainly a very Gbamin turn of events."A third continued: "If Russia end up in a war and draft people, my money's on Gbamin being the first person at random selected."With a fourth concluding: "War will defo break out now with his luck"The 26-year-old has only been able to make eight appearances in all competitions across two-and-a-half seasons with the Toffees since his move from Mainz 05.He has missed a total of 619 days, which have included 86 fixtures.Everton wrote on their website: "Jean-Philippe Gbamin has joined CSKA Moscow on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season."Gbamin, who joined the Blues from FSV Mainz in the summer of 2019, heads to the Russian Premier League outfit ahead of the second half of their campaign."While the English transfer

The UK will announce new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday “in response to their breach of international law and attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity”, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said.

Boris Johnson eerily predicting a “generation of bloodshed and misery”. His dire warning came as Russian tanks and armoured vehicles rumbled towards neighbouring Ukraine, with an invasion expected to happen at any moment.But before violent chaos ensues - here we take a look at why the invasion may happen and what Vladimir Putin has to gain from it all.It's all about keeping their former charges away from the 'West'.And in a chilling prophecy our Prime Minister has prophesied - it could lead to “the biggest war in Europe since 1945”.The answer is complex, especially considering Putin has repeatedly denied that he is planning to invade.But to put it simply, Russia is against Ukraine becoming too pally with Europe, especially with Western institutions like NATO and the EU.NATO is a defensive alliance made up of 30 countries - and Russia’s big demand is that Ukraine does not become the 31st member.

TikTok over fears that they will let the military's top secret information slip. Security chiefs have urged troops to steer clear of social media platforms including the popular app by launching an advertising campaign based on old Soviet propaganda.