Ex US marine Paul Whelan jailed for 16 years in Russia after being accused of spying

Two years ago this month, the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar witnessed a coup d’état, in which the Tatmadaw (the military) seized power from the democratically elected National League for Democracy and its leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

wedding reception after a family guest had a near-death trauma. Kat Divone, from US, went viral last month when she made a confession of leaving her family members upset on her own wedding."I kept the reception going after one of our guests died in the photo booth," she said.She was swarmed by messages from viewers who asked to know more after she made the one-line comment.Then she went on explaining the guest was her 27-year-old cousin-in-law, who has a pre-existing heart condition.Kat says: "She's at the photobooth in a stereotypical catering hall – a Long Island wedding."Cocktails were over, pictures were taken, my husband and I were mingling and all of a sudden we hear a commotion – we shot off to our bridal suite and I had no idea."Her pre-existing condition acted up, something's not right – cardiac arrest, bang, she's on the floor."Later when the police and paramedics arrived, her cousin-in-law left the wedding "with no pulse" as the first-aid responders took her to hospital."Somebody went into the bridal suite and said 'hey, what do you want to do?' and I said 'well, she left for the hospital so let's keep going' because I didn't see the extent of her s***," Kat continues.Want to bring a little glamour to your life every day with all the most exciting real-life stories, fashion and even sex tips HOT off the press?Well, we've got you covered with our great new Hot Topics newsletter - it'll drop straight into your inbox around 7pm and you can unsubscribe whenever you like.And signing up now means you'll get a front row seat for our great new series inside the lives of the next generation of Daily Star Page 3 girls.You can sign up here - you won't regret it..."She left and we carried on our wedding.

Emmerdale viewers were devastated when Ellis Chapman said goodbye to the village this week - but fans have begun to speculate whether serial killer Meena Jutla was involved with his abrupt exit.Viewers took to social media following Ellis' sudden departure on Wednesday night, which saw him leave for a new job in Australia and say goodbye to the love of his life Priya Sharma.ITV soap bosses did not confirm why Ellis Chapman was leaving Emmerdale, or why actor Aaron Anthony was leaving the soap, leading viewers to speculate whether Ellis' abrupt exit could be linked to Meena's sudden return to the village.With serial killer Meena out for revenge on Ellis' brother Billy Chapman ahead of his wedding to Dawn Taylor, fans have suggested that Ellis could have become another of Meena's victims following his abrupt exit - and that maybe he never made it to the airport at all.Some viewers felt that it was more than a coincidence that Ellis left just as Meena was returning to the village, with one fan saying on Twitter: "Meena is going to kill Ellis and everyone is going to think he’s gone to Australia."A second added: "Imagine if Ellis got bumped off by Meena en route to the airport and nobody ever knew cos they just think he's f***ed off to Australia."A third viewer commented: "I think Meena has kidnapped and murdered Ellis, sending messages from his phone, with a fourth adding: "Who else thinks Meena has got Ellis?? Eek!!!"Before his planned departure for Australia, Ellis had spoken to Billy about his upcoming wedding to Dawn, before saying to his brother: "You and Dawn will come though, yeah? - referring to his new life in Australia.However, Ellis is unaware that Meena has come back to take revenge on Billy and Dawn's special

The Masked Singer.Despite being five months pregnant at the time, Joss was eventually crowned the winner of the hit ITV programme after belting out songs including I Wanna Dance with Somebody, originally by Whitney Houston,Ahead of tonight's grand finale, Joss appeared on BBC Breakfast with Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty, reflecting on her experience as a contestant, before taking to the judging panel.But the decision to take part was helped by the fact she was pregnant, Joss claimed to the news anchors.She said: "I had the call, I was like two months pregnant with Violet, so that's my timeline and I remember I got on the call with all these people from The Masked Singer and they were asking me if I'd do this show."I thought 'yes, because when my baby is out, whoever that baby is, is going to find this really funny', so I thought 'definitely'."Joss continued: "That was a decision making thing for me, let's do something really funny and really silly that a kid will like."I don't think I realised until I got to the show what it was really was, I kind of misunderstood it but I had so much fun."Tonight will ditch her iconic Sausage costume as she gives her verdict on the 2022 finalists - Mushroom, Panda and Robobunny.The soul singer is not the only familiar face returning to the wacky guessing game show, with series one champion and Girls Aloud icon Nicola Roberts, comedian Jason Manford and JLS star Aston Merrygold will duet with the remaining contestants.An insider told The Sun: "All four celebrities were sensational finalists on the first two series, so this almost feels like an all-stars episode to see out the ­current season with a bang."It's going to be hilarious to see Jason return to wear his Hedgehog outfit,

NASA is tracking three asteroids that will be making a "close approach" to Earth this Valentine's Day - and one is almost the size of the iconic Arc De Triomphe.The US space agency believes that the largest of the loved-up space trio could be 154 feet wide.To put that into perspective, that's more than half the size of the Statue of Liberty which measures 305 feet.

sex tips on webcam where it boosts people's intimacy.The pair believe that sex is a "natural and healthy thing" so they let others watch them get kinky on webcam.Not only do they post their saucy sessions, Chris and Amy use CamSoda to give viewers an insight to their nights-in too.Now speaking to Daily Star, the couple has opened up about how they hope their venture can help people in bed.And in case you're wondering, Chris and Amy don't find it weird having others watch them, in fact, it's a huge turn on.The couple said: "The thought of being watched is a major turn on. Why not try something new and make some extra money too?"They think their show is kinkier than the average webcam session because it lets people in on their special night.Chris revealed: "You can stay for dinner, but if you play your cards right you can join us in the bedroom."There are a ton of voyeur sites on Camsoda, viewers just like to watch real people at home, unscripted doing their thing."The simple truth is people want to watch 'Average Joe's' and 'Plain Jane's' have sex these days."The couple are talking about the new service CamSoda is launching for Valentine's Day which allows couples livestream their night.It's perfect for lonely singletons who want to watch some action in the comfort of their home.

tattoos has recalled the "worst" customer he ever inked.Crocodile Jackson – who chose his nickname in tribute to a wily croc who escaped a family ranch – was completing his tattooing apprenticeship in 2016 when he was given an unpleasant job. As the illustrator explains in his TikTok video, his mentor would give him "every tattoo he didn't want to do" which, in this case, was the name of the customer's girlfriend on his bum.

Police in California were surprised when they pulled over a vehicle after discovering that the driver was carrying a live alligator in the car. The driver, identified as 29-year-old Tyler Watson, explained to officers that the reptile belonged to a friend and he was looking after it for them after they were arrested.Watson had been pulled over by officers following reports of a 'possible DUI' which they were dispatched to investigate.Although he was found to not be driving under the influence, when the officers who stopped him checked their records they discovered that a warrant was out for his arrest for a probation violation.However, in a surreal twist, a Tweet from Anderson Police Department said that Watson then "advised officers that he had a live alligator on the floorboard of his vehicle".Animal control officers were subsequently dispatched and took possession of the alligator.In addition to the probation violation, Watson will now also face charges for the unlawful possession of the alligator.A Tweet from the Anderson Police Dept said: "Officers looked into the vehicle and found there was in fact a live alligator."Animal Control Officers and a Game Warden from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to the scene to assist and took possession of the alligator.

Sheridan Smith OBE has taken the world by storm with her incredible talent, likeable on-screen persona and gorgeous looks.The star first came to prominence after playing a variety of characters on British sitcoms such as The Royle Family, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps and of course Gavin & Stacey from 2008-2010.But although she is known to put on a spectacular performance on TV and on stage, like most actors, the Starstruck judge previously confessed that she isn't always comfortable with stripping off for her roles.Despite her reservations, the award-winning actress has managed to put on an enticing display for her audiences with her steamy performances throughout the years.Daily Star has taken a look at Sheridans' steamiest moments to date.Sheridan first decided to bare some flesh in the British comedy-drama Love Soup.Playing the role of Cleo Martin in the BBC show, Sheridan admitted that it was a "nerve-wracking" experience to take part in an intimate scene.Discussing the role in 2008, she said: "It was very nerve-wracking. It’s such a strange business, isn’t it, where you can go, 'Hello, I’m Sheridan', then someone shouts action and you rip each other’s clothes off!However, the star admitted that she didn't have to reveal all of her body at the time and because it was a comedy scene things didn't go to plan for her character Cleo.She added: "The scene doesn’t go too far.

There are miles of walking routes crisscrossing across the Peak District, taking in the gorgeous scenery of the national park.

Manchester United will look to bounce back from their draw against Burnley and break into the top four this weekend, as they host Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

A mum-of-two has shown how being brave with DIY can massively pay off.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double stabbing in Salford, police confirmed today (February 12).

8 Out of 10 Cats have paid tribute to Sean Lock on Friday night's episode of their Channel 4 comedy show, following his tragic death age 58.The comedy panel show aired a Countdown spin off and remembered the late, great comedian as he made one of his final appearances. Sean passed away at home in August last year following a battle with cancer.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has revealed that he has held several one-to-one discussions with Jadon Sancho in a bid to spark his Manchester United career into life.

Better Call Saul is set to kick off April 18 with a two episode premiere.Following on from the end of season five in April 2020, the final chapter of the Breaking Bad spin-off will “conclude the complicated journey and transformation of its compromised hero, Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) into criminal lawyer Saul Goodman,” according to the official synopsis.The first half of the season features seven episodes. After a short break, the second half of the season (six episodes) will premiere July 11.The synopsis adds: “From the cartel to the courthouse, from Albuquerque to Omaha, season six tracks Jimmy, Saul and Gene (Jimmy’s post-Breaking Bad identity, hiding away managing a Cinnabon) as well as Jimmy’s complex relationship with Kim (Rhea Seehorn), who is in the midst of her own existential crisis.

The Masked Singer is almost over as fans gear up for tonight’s final. With just three characters left, everyone is desperate to find out who is behind the mask and, according to judge Davina McCall, the public will go as far as to stop her in the supermarket in a bid to find out their identities.In a recent interview, Davina said: “For the past few months my most used emoji is the one with the two hands up in the air and the shrugging shoulders.“Non-stop, people ask me, friends ask me.“I was in Tesco today and someone tried to trick me into saying something.“They go, ‘Of course, Panda is so and so’, and I go, ‘You’re not going to do it that easily.

Prince Harry for helping to break the "unfortunate" stigma around mental health.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the best pal of entertainment mogul Simon Cowell, 58, spoke about Harry's decision to share his mental health struggles on TV, despite these conversations having a "trashy" reputation.Speaking to Express.co.uk, Paul praised the flame-haired Royal for candidly opening up on his mental health.The hypnotist said: "When [Harry] started talking about mental health now, it's great, we've got a proper debate about it."And, you know, there's a whole emphasis in our culture on being kinder to people."But yes, just by talking about it, first of all, it's a good thing," he stated.The star branded his openness "encouraging", especially given the stigma surrounding mental health issues.Paul explained: "And also admitting that they've been through a challenge, I think, is an encouraging thing."And, you know, in America for years, people were quite happy to wash their emotional, dirty laundry, on these daytime TV shows."But it was always seen as a bit trashy, which is unfortunate," he added.However, he went on to state that by speaking freely about his mental health, Harry helps other people with theirs."Because on a positive note, where people are prepared to say, 'I've been through this, I've come out the other side,' it says to other people, you can too, and it's okay not to feel okay," Paul said.The best-selling author has previously praised the Royal for discussing his mental health following his stint in the army.Once again, Paul told how the Duke of Sussex's experiences of battling mental health struggles have allowed people to relate to him and find his admissions "comforting".He said: "But if you go back a few

Twitter to his former co-star last night as he starred in one of his last TV performances.In view of his 813,000 followers, Jon admitted that he struggled to perform on the show knowing about Sean's diagnosis.He wrote: "Watching Sean's last [episode] of Countdown I can see how upset I was knowing he was ill and how much that affected my performance, while Sean himself continued to be effortlessly hilarious."A true comic to the end."He ended his post: "That's why he's trending on Twitter and why he's so missed,"Following Jon's tweet, fans of the late comedian flocked to the comment section to share their favourite memories of the star.Historian and presenter Greg Jenner wrote: "It was a lovely tribute to see him one last time, and you did him proud."Twitter user John Fitzgerald penned: "Sean was amazing to watch, tears of laughter on almost every episode, you're all a great bunch and bring us laughter all the time. Long Live Sean, will never be forgotten."Sandra Singh commented: "Still can't believe he's gone [Broken heart emoji].

Her Majesty the Queen has been likened to a modern-day "ultimate influencer" despite the fact Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have enjoyed brilliant social media success.Andrea Leadsom, the former Leader of the House of Commons, made the claim during a debate on whether the UK should be a republic or monarchy at Cambridge Union on Thursday evening (February 10).She talked about the geopolitical and economical benefits the monarchy brought to the country and discussed the political stability during the Queen's 70-year reign, Express reports.Ms Leadsom, who was debating in favour of the Royal Family alongside Jacob Rees-Mogg added: "In this age of social media you could even call the Queen the ultimate influencer; I wouldn’t dream of doing so.“Jacob probably wouldn’t like it. In fact, Jacob probably wouldn’t know what that was.”The Daily Star reported last month that Meghan Markle was officially the 'most influential' Royal, according to Google searches, media mentions, and Instagram hashtags.Queen Elizabeth was the world’s second most influential Royal, pulling in triple the combined searches, media mentions, and hashtags than the average for all Royals on the list.Kate Middleton was the third most influential on the list, and officially the most instagrammable Royal, featuring in the most Instagram hashtags with 13 million.The former House of Commons leader said the influence of the monarchy was the reason the UK ranked third in the world in terms of soft power.Ms Leadsom also claimed companies that sported the Royal warrant enjoyed a 10 percent increase in sales due to the draw of The Firm.

MMA fight in Russia descended into a mass brawl after masked men stormed the cage the insane bout was taking place in.Epic Fighting Championship organised the unusual handicap fight, with the card full of other bizarre match-ups, in addition to the two-on-one.The bout saw lean duo Vladislav Popov and Ramzan Amsadoev go up as a tag-team against slower and pudgier fighter Vitaly Bykov, who took on the pair by himself.As could have been entirely predicted, the tag-team quickly overwhelmed Bykov, who faced a volley of strikes from his opponents, though he was somehow able to survive the furious onslaught.Despite being outnumbered, Bykov was even able to secure a take down on Amsadoev, though that was a rare highlight for the one-man team.The fight was soon grounded, and with Bykov caught in a guillotine, Popov began pounding his helpless opponent on the back of the head.With Bykov unable to escape those punches, one of his team climbed into the cage and began to attack Popov.That sparked chaos as members from both corners followed them and started trading blows with a mass brawl erupting.Who is the best MMA fighter of all time? Let us know your thoughts 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 this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.