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wore a wolf mask while he was attacking a young girl because the punishment was too severe.The Federal Court of Justice - Germany's highest court of civil and criminal jurisdiction - overturned the guilty verdict against Christoph K. because it considered his 12-year jail sentence to be followed by a move to a secure psychiatric clinic as too harsh.This means the 46-year-old electrician will face a full retrial.

infamously insisted that his words were 'just banter', though Chelsea fans will be horrified to learn that isn't the case this time.The former Sky Sports presenter, who now heads up beIN SPORTS, was speaking to co-host Andy Gray about where the London club should spend their money this summer and urged Blues boss Thomas Tuchel to go out and get Harry Maguire, despite the Manchester United defender's torrid recent form.Ambitious moves for Tottenham's Harry Kane and West Ham's Declan Rice were mentioned, which got Keys fantasising about an all-English spine, but Gray couldn't help but snort derisively once Maguire's name was added to the mix."Are you serious? Harry Maguire? He's had an awful season," the former Scotland international said."But that doesn't make him an awful player," Keys responded.

Pep Guardiola was caught on camera giving West Ham striker Michail Antonio a shove after he gave Manchester City's backline some work to do.The Spanish manager was spotted giving the Jamaican international a playful push before praising the 32-year-old for his hard work on the pitch during City's 2-2 draw away at West Ham. The match was underlined in the diary of many West Ham fans due to it being the final farewell of skipper Mark Noble in the London Stadium after 18 tears of service.The game started off well for the home side, with the Hammers going a goal up after 24 minutes when Bowen rounded Ederson and poked home.

ITV viewers were left angry after the channel’s coverage of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee left them less than impressed.The massive celebration was held on 15 May from 8pm until 10:40pm, but some thought the timing was inappropriate for a “family” event.Phillip Schofield and Julie Etchingham presented for ITV during the Platinum Jubilee festivities, which featured big name A-listers such as Tom Cruise, Helen Mirren, Katherine Jenkins and Gregory Porter.Despite the famous faces, many of the audiences at home didn’t think the coverage was up to scratch.Some of them called the hosts “cringe” and moaned about the “camera work”.They were so upset with how the channel handled things that some of them asked ITV to hand over responsibilities to the BBC for future Jubilee occurrences.One viewer wrote: "I hope BBC covers future Jubilee events as ITV coverage tonight is dire. Canned laughter, badly timed camera direction, cringeworthy commentary.

Olivia Rodrigo and Kanye West are leading the winners at the Billboard Music Awards 2022 today (May 15), following 54 of the show’s 62 victors being announced.The bulk of the awards were handed out during a TikTok livestream, while the rest of the winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena tonight. The show begins at 8pm ET (1am BST).Rodrigo and West are currently tied on six wins apiece at this year’s BBMAs, with the ‘Sour’ star collecting Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and more.

Millie Bobby Brown had a special date night! On Saturday, the 18-year-old attended the season 4 premiere in New York, with her love, Jake Bongiovi. The actress stunned in an ivory dress with a black accent half sleeve. Brown let her tresses flow past her shoulders. By her side for the evening was Bongiovi, who complemented his girlfriend’s look in a black suit with a white shirt underneath.The pair showed minimal PDA as they posed for pictures.

Rachel Riley made her controversial comments after JK Rowling caused a social media storm by arguing that those who are biologically female and who have periods should be referred to as "women" and not "people who menstruate".The latter term was adopted by some to be more gender-inclusive to those who are trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming.Rachel, who was recently involved in an explosive libel case against one of Jeremy Corbyn's former aides in court, has claimed opinions on anti-semitism are at the heart of the trans debate."I think a lot of the attacks on JK Rowling are really because she spoke out for Jews and against Jeremy Corbyn and antisemitism," Rachel declared.Also discussing the Harry Potter author's philanthropic work, Riley defended: “She has made a real difference to the world.However, the Countdown star exclaimed: "[Just saying] this will get us both cancelled.”The trans debate has also focused on the use of the term "birthing people", which was introduced by a Brighton and Sussex Hospital Trust as an addition to "pregnant women" - something JK Rowling and fellow activists feel strongly about.Rachel had already experienced what she described as cancel culture when she sued a former aide of Labour politician Jeremy Corbyn for libel.Laura Murray had made a controversial tweet about her comments which Rachel claimed led to a campaign to have ousted from Countdown and cancelled.Rachel, who has been vocal in the past about troll attacks directed at her, says she received a barrage of "abuse" after commenting on eggs being thrown at Corbyn.The former leader of the Labour Party had been visiting a mosque in Finsbury Park, North London when he'd been pelted with eggs by a Brexit supporter back in

, which aired on May 13. looked incredibly cool in a head-to-toe purple ensemble by Raisa Vanessa, featuring a shimmery off-the-shoulder top with feathered trim and a pair of high-waisted, skin-tight pants.

As inflation and interest rates rise, there is a “very, very high risk” factor for an economic recession. That’s according to former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who addressed the issue Sunday on CBS talk show Face The Nation.

Ellen DeGeneres Show" airs on NBC on May 26, capping off a 19-year run on daytime television for the host, now 64. And as TV insiders recently told Page Six, it's been an "emotional" time for Ellen, who filmed the last installment late last month."Ellen's been crying a lot," a source told the outlet in a report published May 14. "The whole few weeks leading up to the finale were very emotional."Ellen reportedly skipped the fanfare of a red carpet or a celeb-stuffed audience for the episode, which features Jennifer Aniston and Pink — guests who also appeared on the show's premiere back in 2003.

Amy Duggar is not done putting her family members on blast for supporting her cousin, Josh Duggar, despite him being convicted for receiving and possessing child pornography. But this time, she is directly calling out his wife, Anna Duggar.

UFO sightings this week. Intelligence officials at the Pentagon, America’s defence headquarters, will open up their real-life X Files when they are grilled by the US Congress on what they know about aliens on Tuesday.The summit, the first on alien life in more than 50 years, is part of a serious attempt by the West to find out what is behind a catalogue of UFO sightings.Congressman Adam Schiff, chairman of the US intelligence committee, said: “This will give the public an opportunity to hear directly from leaders in the intelligence community on one of the greatest mysteries of our time.’’He said the hearing would “break the cycle of excessive secrecy and speculation with truth and transparency”.Last year the US released a report cataloguing 144 cases of “unidentified aerial phenomena” since 2004.More than 250 aliens are reported to have visited Britain in 2021 – with counselling offered to people who say they have been abducted.

Independent. Instead, Prince Charles read the Queen’s Speech for the first time in a historic, unprecedented move which was been interpreted as a major shift in his responsibilities.However, the Queen did make her first public appearance since March on Friday at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, where she appeared to be in good spirits.The Queen is also expected to miss the royal garden party events at Buckingham Palace, which are taking place again for the first time since 2019.The UK is gearing up to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the weekend of June 2 June, marking her 70-year reign.The Queen is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this year with a four-day bank holiday weekend in June that will see a packed schedule of events taking place.

Lionel Messi's father Jorge has dropped the biggest hint yet that his son will return to Barcelona following his disappointing debut season with Paris Saint Germain.As Jorge touched back down in Catalonia after visiting Lionel in Paris, Spanish Twitch channel Jijantes FC managed to get a quick word with him. They asked him how his son was doing and whether he was happy in the French capital, and for the most part Jorge stayed professionally tight-lipped.But just before he jumped in his car to leave the airport, Messi Sr let slip that he "hopes Leo can return to Barcelona, one day."Messi was forced to quit Barcelona last summer with the club in financial meltdown and fiscal restrictions meaning they were unable to afford his contract.

war in Ukraine could spell an end to the Great British Chippy Tea. Britain depends on Ukraine for sunflower oil and Russia for white fish – leaving British chip ships in a very precarious situation.

Ukraine. But after Sunday's shoot-out defeat, Rudiger said: "I don't want to go too deep into things.

Elizabeth twins with Rosemary in this cute sneak peek from tonight’s all-new When Calls The Heart.

Graham Norton has shared the moment he met a delighted Sam Ryder backstage after his Eurovision triumph. The UK's Eurovision Song contest host tweeted a video of the celebrations in Turin, Italy, as a jubilant Sam entered the room after coming in second place after Ukraine on Saturday night.

Miley Cyrus was enjoying some culture on Sunday when she dropped by the Broadway production of Chicago in Manhattan.The 29-year-old singer was joined by her boyfriend Maxx Morando, and she turned the outing into a family affair with her newly single mother Tish Cyrus tagging along.Miley had all eyes on her in a lacy sheer gold top, which paired with a leopard-print dress. Family outing: Miley Cyrus, 29, looked stunning in a gold lace bodice and leopard-print skirt while seeing Chicago on Broadway in Manhattan on Sunday with her beau Maxx Morando and mother Tish CyrusMiley's intriguing dress appeared to flip flop as it transition from the bodice to the skirt.The top half featured the lacy gold material, while the leopard-print material was front and center over the skirt, but a hint of the sheer material could be seen thanks to her sky-high slit.

Daichi Kamada admits Rangers have the weapons to hurt his Eintracht Frankfurt.

Carl Starfelt insists Celtic won’t stand still as they look to build on a brilliant first year under Ange Postecoglou.