Democratic congresswoman backs AOC's call for 'new leadership'

A street in Edinburgh has been unofficially renamed 'Volodymyr Zelenskyy Street' as a gesture of solidarity with people of Ukraine and their president.

If one puzzle per day is just not cutting it then you may want to give some Wordle alternatives a go.

A captured Russian bomber has pleaded with Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop his invasion of Ukraine, adding, "we have already lost this war".

A creative dad and daughter have told how their lockdown art project has grown into a full-time business as they launch their first solo exhibition in Lanarkshire.

Frankie Bridge has opened up about undergoing a surgical procedure to have a mysterious object removed from ear, following her stint on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!The 33-year-old Loose Women star had to seek specialist help to dislodge what was believed to have been an eggshell from inside her organ for hearing.Back in November last year, the TV panelist headed to the Welsh Gwrych Castle to take part in many gruesome Bushtucker trials.The ITV star says that the eggshell in her ear was like a "badge of honour" from being on the show.During a live Q&A session with her 1.5 million Instagram followers, Frankie told fans all about her war wound.One inquisitive fan asked about her experience - with the former Saturday's songstress answering the question with an honest response.While Frankie did enjoy herself on the show, she did also admit that being away from husband Wayne Bridge and their two sons, Parker, eights and Carter, six, proved to be difficult at times.However having said that, the ex-chart topper had enjoyed being "cut off from the world".Conversation swiftly turned to the tough living conditions at the castle and the dreaded trials.Frankie told her followers: "I actually had what we think was a bit of eggshell [sucked] out of my ear last week."It had embedded itself in my ear canal."I see it as a badge of honour."Meanwhile, Frankie had also spoke out to address rumours about tension building between her co-stars on the set of Loose Women.Shooting down feud speculation, the television personality told Fabulous in January that she was unaware of any niggles behind the scenes.She said: "My friends asked me about [the rumoured rows].

Nicole Scherzinger sent her fans wild as she stripped to a tiny purple bikini for a dip in the ocean on a loved-up holiday with her partner Thom Evans.Nicole, 43, looked incredible as she donned a tiny lilac bikini while on the beach in Hawaii, sending her fans wild as she shared some Instagram snaps.The Pussycat Dolls singer showed off her toned figure in the skimpy bikini as it struggled to protect her modesty.In one picture, Nicole threw back her head and let her dark hair fall in wet waves behind her as she enjoyed a dip in the ocean, showing off het toned stomach and impressive cleavage.Nicole then looked off into the distance as she gazed at the stunning sunset in the background while enjoying the warmer climate.She and Thom looked like they were having the time of their lives as they posed with their arms out while holding each other in an embrace, wowing in front of their gorgeous beach backdrop.Palm trees, rocks and a shoreline could be seen as the pair enjoyed the sun going down while showing off their gym-honed physiques to the camera.Meanwhile, Thom opted for floral patterned swim shorts as he went topless for the dip, and it didn't take long for hundreds of compliments to come pouring in for the pair.Nicole captioned the snap: "Paint the sky and make it yours."Thom previously opened up about his romance with Nicole to The Sun, saying: "Nobody is asking Nicole how she got with me because I’m massively punching (above my weight)."She’s so easy and fun to be around. I’ve hit the jackpot."People always say, ‘When you know, you know’ and I can honestly say I’d never really had that moment.

BirminghamLive reports.The 43-year-old from Olton Boulevard West, Tyseley, admitted it was a 'stupid thing' when he was arrested.During a hearing at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday (March 11) Deane broke down in tears after pleading guilty to obstructing a train.He was sentenced to a community order.Prosecutor Daniella Davidson-James stated the incident occurred at 8.30pm on August 4 last year.She said: "A driver of a train reported Mr Deane trespassing on the railway track. He was under the influence of drink or drugs at the Hockley Tunnel."The driver reported Mr Deane as he was rolling a joint and refusing to move from the railway line.

Russia students have formed a giant Z formation to show support for the war in Ukraine. Students and teachers took part in the protest at Damascus University in Syria on Wednesday (March 9). The crowd assembled into the shape of a giant letter Z at the demonstration, with many people also waving Russian flags.

Vladimir Putin's ex-wife revealed his proposal to her was so weird, she thought he was breaking up and the fact he was trying to wed her came as a "complete surprise".Mad Vlad's ex-wife Lyudmila Shkrebneva, 64, revealed the details of Putin's clunky proposal in the 2000 biography, First Person: An Astonishingly Frank Self-Portrait by Russia's President, which features a collection of interviews with people in his inner-circle.Shkrebneva told the interviewer that she and Putin, now 69, were sitting around in a house when he said: "‘You know what kind of person I am by now. "In general, I'm not very easygoing." Shkrebneva goes on to say that Putin was being self-critical, outlining some of his flaws, including that he was the silent type and that he could be rather abrupt with some things and would insult people.The president's ex-wife said: "He was saying that he was a risky life partner.

The Queen has become so frail she has been unable to walk her beloved corgis since last October, when she was admitted to hospital, according to her aides.

Stargazers could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in England tonight, according to the Met Office.

One of the largest and rarest UK birds of prey - the white-tailed eagle - has been spotted in Greater Manchester for the first time ever.

ling by the news that Braxton Family Values star Traci Braxton passed away after a private battle with esophageal cancer. She was 50 years old. Of the many loved ones she leaves behind, in everyone’s thoughts is her husband Kevin Surratt.

Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free have signed 23-year-old Los Angeles-based artist Tanna Leone to their pgLang record label.Leone was announced as the latest addition to the pgLang roster in an Instagram video posted on March 9, where the artist introduces himself and answers questions including what drives him and what he’s most excited for.The release of Leone’s double-single was then announced in an Instagram post that followed. ‘With The Villains’ and ‘Lucky’ are out now, along with an official music video for ‘With The Villains’.The Neal Farmer-directed video for ‘With The Villains’ has an ominous feel to it, starting off as a black and white affair.

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has criticised Kim Kardashian over her recent advice encouraging women in business to work harder.Kardashian and her family were recently profiled by Variety about their upcoming new reality show The Kardashians, which arrives on Hulu on April 14.A clip from the interview, in which Kim offers her advice for women in business, went viral after many mocked her comments for being rude and out of touch.“I have the best advice for women in business,” Kardashian said. “Get your fucking ass up and work. It seems like nobody wants to work these days.“You have to surround yourself with people that want to work,” she continued.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as several other New York lawmakers, used social media to document getting vaccinated for the coronavirus Saturday, as the vaccine became available for Congress.  The self-proclaimed Democratic socialist also posted a photo of her COVID-19 vaccination record card.

Rep.-elect Cori Bush, the first Black Lives Matter activist to serve in Congress, has landed a high-profile job on the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official on Friday when unveiling new committee assignments.  Bush, frequently referred to as a new member of "The Squad," featuring New York Rep.

The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Thursday voted to seat Rep. Kathleen Rice on a coveted committee over her New York colleague Rep.

President-elect Joe Biden has picked New Mexico Democrat Rep. Deb Haaland to lead as Secretary of Interior, sources confirmed for Fox News Thursday, making her the first Native American to fill the position that oversees U.S. natural resources and tribal lands.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes the Democratic Party needs new leaders.

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