Brit danger hunter exploring Ukraine warzone mistaken for 'spy' by troops

Instagram page.She began in their post, alongside a photo of her father: “Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated.

W.N.B.A. superstar Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia on drug charges. The two-time Olympic gold medalist, 31, was arrested at the Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow after Russian custom officials found marijuana vape cartridges in her luggage, according to the New York Times. A statement released by the Customs Service says a criminal case has been opened into the “large-scale transportation of drugs,” which can result in a sentence of 5-10 years in prison if a conviction is upheld.

ballistic missile today (Saturday, March 5). The country's neighbouring militaries in South Korea have said North Korea's latest missile fired from an area near the capital city of Pyongyang and flew east for around 168 miles.The missile, which was monitored by South Korean and US forces, is said to have travelled at an altitude of 348 miles before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.The Japanese Prime Minister's Office suspects that the projectile is a ballistic missile and has issued a warning for vessels in the Sea of Japan, east of North Korea.It reads: "According to the Ministry of Defense, a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea."Vessels should pay attention to future information, and if they find a fallen object, do not approach them and report the relevant information to the Japan Coast Guard."The launch was North Korea's ninth round of weapons tests in 2022 despite Kim Jong-Un being urged to halt his tests as the Russia-Ukraine war continues to heat up World War Three fears.

$10 million has been allocated to help relocate refugees, while another $15 million was earmarked for distribution inside Ukraine.The cash was raised through her foundation, BStrong.“We are partnering with different apparel companies, food companies, lodging companies to be announced later, to place these people in lodging,” Frankel said in an Instagram Story video on Thursday.“Thousands of people in lodging and you already knew that we already partnered with travel companies for trains and planes, so it’s planes, trains, lodging, food and clothing for refugees and aid going in,” she added.Get the latest updates in the Russia-Ukraine conflict with The Post’s live coverage.Frankel’s BStrong has helped victims of disasters in the U.S. and around the world since its launch in 2017.

Piers Morgan blasted Chelsea fans who interrupted a pre-match showing of solidarity with the people of Ukraine to chant the name of Roman Abramovich before their Premier League clash against Burnley.Supporters were asked to participate in a minute's applause in solidarity and support to Ukraine and its people, with the country still under attack following Russia's invasion late last month. But the tribute was spoiled by visiting fans singing the name of Abramovich, who announced this week that he would be selling the west London club after 19 years as its owner.

‘Jeopardy!’ let viewers know before Friday’s show that it wasn’t being insensitive with a clue related to Ukraine and Russia.

Oprah Winfrey has her eyes on the ongoing battle in Ukraine.

Sean Penn has a tremendous amount of respect for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Gogglebox’s Sophie Sandiford had viewers in tears this week as she began sobbing whilst taking in the footage of the war in Ukraine.

Russia's Education Ministry has released a propaganda video for children to justify the reason behind the war in Ukraine. The department, also known as the Ministry of Enlightenment, announced that it would be holding virtual lessons to explain to the younger generations why the war is necessary.The social media post said: "At the All-Russian Open Lesson, school children will be told why the liberation mission in Ukraine is a necessity."In a video they shared on Facebook, a 12-year-old Sofia Khomenko joined other hosts in front of the camera, saying: "We are going to have a lesson about world peace."Today we are talking about how to help you investigate what is happening."We are talking about events in Ukraine."Her adult co-host answered: "The Ukraine crisis didn't start yesterday and it is just not about Ukraine."There are many images about a war in Ukraine but actually, these are from other conflicts.

(CNN)Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, many have come together to protest the action.That includes artists who were scheduled to perform in Russia.The following is a list of musicians who have canceled their shows: Green DayThe punk-infused rock band had been scheduled to play Moscow's Spartak Stadium in May as part of their Hella Mega Tour. On Sunday, the band announced on its verified Instagram account that it was canceling."We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it's so much bigger than that," their posted statement read.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that he considers Western sanctions to be akin to a declaration of war against Russia.

BIG Brother star Lateysha Grace has given birth to a baby girl. The new mum posted a snap from her hospital bed after welcoming her daughter into the world yesterday.

Chelsea captain for his post about Roman Abramovich.A fan tweeted Terry: "I don't know if the British MP wants John Terry to erase his history with makes sense to anyone really baffles me."Roman Abramovich will forever be in the history of Chelsea FC & no one can change it. We thank you the great ROMAN with love."To which Terry responded: "100% mate."The same MP that claimed fortunes in expenses of the taxpayers' money.

Formula One.The American team have terminated the contract of the Russian driver and also ended their association with main sponsor Urakali.Mazepin had been given the all clear to compete under a neutral flag in F1 this season by the FIA earlier this week following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.However, Haas opted to part ways with him anyway just two weeks before the 2022 season gets underway.It seems Mazepin will not be going quietly, as he responded to the news with a statement of his own."Dear fans and followers, I am very disappointed to hear that my F1 contract has been terminated," he wrote on social media."While I understand the difficulties, the ruling from the FIA plus my ongoing willingness to accept the conditions proposed in order to continue were completely ignored, and no process was followed in this unilateral step."To those who have tried to understand, my eternal thanks."I have treasured my time in F1 and genuinely hope we can all be together again in better times.What are you views on the situation? Let us know in the comments section."I will have more to say in the coming days.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly been in Turkey to discuss the sale of Chelsea to Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.The Russian is desperate to find a buyer after being forced to cut ties with the club in the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last week.It's understood that Abramovich is looking for bids of around £3 billion, but the hurried nature of the sale means he'll probably struggle to get that much.A number of potential buyers have announced their interest, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American tycoon Todd Boehly who have planned a joint-bid.But Bayrak has emerged as the latest frontrunner after claiming "the Turkish flag will fly in London" earlier this week.Abramovich, who is waiving £1.5 billion worth of debt the club owes him, appears to want to ensure Chelsea falls into the right hands, and has spent the last few days speaking with the prospective buyers.The Russian's £48 million private plane was spotted landing in Istanbul on Wednesday, before moving on to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and it's understood that Abramovich has met with Bayrak in person to discuss a deal.Bayrak claims that he has been locked in talks with the Chelsea owner and ever insists he is "in the negotiation phase for the signatures".Do you think Abramovich will sell to the highest bidder or to whoever he thinks he will be best for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of

The owners of a foodbank and a restaurant in south Manchester are teaming up to travel to Ukraine next week to bring much needed supplies and cash to civilians.

Ukrainian forces shooting down a reported Russian helicopter as it goes down into a ball of flames in a field.Ukraine's Armed Forces shared the video on their official account on Saturday (March 5) as they thanked their aerial surveillance team for taking down Vladimir Putin's troops.The 32-second clip shows the combat helicopter flying above the tree lines before a fast-travelling missile with a trail of smoke strikes the vehicle.The impact ends in a huge explosion in the sky as the helicopter being engulfed by plumes of black smokes before crashing onto a field."Glory to Ukraine!" the Facebook post added.Some online viewers speculated the helicopter is a Mi-24 helicopter gunship, which is often being referred as a "flying tank" by Soviet forces.Others said it could be Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark", also known as "Werewolf" — a Russian single-seat attack helicopter, reported Mirror.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky recently attacked Nato leaders over their refusal to implement a no-fly zone over the country.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...He also said in a press conference on Friday to ask Vladimir Putin to "sit down" and talk to him "like a man": "Get off our land.

The BBC’s website, Facebook and Twitter were all blocked in Russia overnight.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorRussia’s media regulator announced that it was blocking access to the Facebook network in the country, claiming parent company Meta’s restrictions on Kremlin-affiliated media accounts violated a Russian law banning censorship.In the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Meta previously said it was “globally demoting” content from Facebook pages and Instagram accounts from Russian state-controlled media outlets such as the Russian military’s Zvezda TV channel and Sputnik to make them harder to find on its platforms. In addition, the social giant has banned ads from Russian state-controlled media and demonetized their accounts.Meta is among a host of other internet media platforms that have restricted or blocked Russian state-sponsored media since the war commenced, including YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, Snapchat and Reddit.

The southern Ukrainian city of Kherson has seen a wave of protests today (March 5) as Russian troops advance into the region.