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Ukraine. Russia began their invasion of Ukraine 11 days ago, and according to reports, it is unlikely to cease any time soon.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed calls for NATO to establish a no-fly zone in the face of the continuing Russian invasion, a flight of three cutting-edge F-35B Lightning stealth fighters has been spotted moving into RAF Marham in Norfolk.The fearsome war machines have a split personality. They can operate in a stealth configuration, holding bombs and missiles on the four weapons stations in its twin internal weapons bays.This maintains the aircraft’s low radar observability by keeping the bulky ordinance inside the plane’s radar-absorbent skin.But when stealth isn’t an issue, the F-35B can be configured into “beast mode,” with a staggering amount of ordinance mounted on its external weapons pylons.The two outboard weapon stations each can carry ordnance up to 1,500 lb (680 kg), allowing a Lightning in “beast mode” to carry precision ordinance such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Paveway bombs, or the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW).The advanced fighter-bomber is ideally suited to carrier operations or forward operating bases, requiring a comparatively short 450-foot runway.The F-35B is a shade chubbier than the previous A-variant because it also incorporates a vertical takeoff and landing [VTOL] capability – something the RAF has lacked since the last Hawker Harriers were taken out of service a decade ago.The Lightning has a top speed of Mach 1.6 (over 1220mph) even with a full internal payload.

Vladimir Putin's troop in the city of Melitopol, south of the country.They sing the Ukrainian national anthem and shout "go home"; some yell "glory to Ukraine" and "death to the enemy".Some Russian soldiers are seen firing automatic rifles above the people's heads in a desperate bid to disperse the crowd but they are forced to retreat.The furious locals also marched to the roads, stopping an armoured vehicle by attempting to push it back.In another video, a Russian grandpa living in Melitopol told off the Russian troops as he expressed his disgust of their behaviour.He yelled at them: "What the f*** are you doing here? I am Russian too but I live in this state."Andrei Illarionov, ex-advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the 'only way' the 'calculated' leader can be stopped in his war on Ukraine.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 believed that the Russian leader can only be defeated with "resistance" as already demonstrated by Ukraine.The former aide also described Putin as being "concentrated", "calculated", and "persistent".But other world leaders have begun to question Putin's mental state as they described his actions in the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war as "erratic".Intelligence reports from the Pentagon suggested Putin is "dying in agony from terminal bowel cancer".For more

dating can be hard.Harnaam Kaur, 31, started growing hair around her throat when she was aged 11 after puberty hit.Her mum took me to the doctor for tests and at 12, she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects women’s hormone levels.Symptoms include irregular periods, growing facial hair and difficulty getting pregnant.After finding out about her condition, Harnaam's mum took her to a salon to get her face waxed.However, as well as constant pain, Harnaam said that instead of being bullied over her facial hair, she was now targeted for having it removed.The waxing also meant the hair was growing back thicker and darker, so Harnaam made the decision to ditch the waxes and let the hair grow.Talking about this to The Mirror, she said: "I was going through all of this pain – because my skin was so soft and sensitive, particularly at that age – and trying so hard to conform, but all for nothing."The hair was also growing back thicker and darker after every wax. So one day, shortly after my GCSEs, I made a decision."It took a lot of strength but I thought, 'I can either keep trying to fit in or I can be me.'"Harnaam said she spent the whole of the six-week summer holiday from six form 'preparing herself' and then returned with a full beard after the break.Things were tougher than she imagined though, as she added: "Nothing could have prepared me for the hell that awaited me."Things got massively worse and I began to self-harm."I was taunted continuously and suffered awful dreams about being brutally attacked by my school bullies."Harnaam has since struggled with work and her love life.She said: "At 21, I got engaged.

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed he will be supporting Manchester United against Manchester City this weekend.

Coronation Street fans have begged Sophie Webster star Brooke Vincent to return to the ITV soap, after the actress posted a sweet throwback snap on social media.Brooke began playing the daughter of Weatherfield residents Kevin and Sally Webster more than 19 years ago, and many fans could not believe how much time had passed.Neither could the Corrie star, with Brooke posting a throwback snap on Instagram of her as a child when she began filming the soap, saying: "19 years difference! Still none the wiser!"However, the nostalgic post has brought back memories of the character for fans, with many calling for Brooke Vincent to return to the cobbles as Sophie Webster.Fans flocked to social media to ask the star if she would be returning, after taking a break from the soap in 2019, with one saying: "Ever coming back to Coronation Street? You’re missed."A second added: "When you back in Corrie? We miss you!"Brooke's fellow Coronation Street co-stars also commented on the post, with Sally Ann-Matthews saying: "There’s my beautiful nuisance," while on-screen sister Helen Flanagan called the photograph "beautiful".The Sophie Webster actress took a break from the soap following the birth of her son in 2019 with her footballer partner Kean Bryan, and gave birth to their second child in 2021.However during her time on Coronation Street, the cobbles star was involved in huge storylines including her relationship with Kate Connor and Paula Martin.The character later departed the soap, when Sophie decided to go travelling to Cambodia.Although fans have called for the character to return, Brooke revealed in an interview with Daily Star in 2021 that she is currently focusing on being a mum, but that she does miss her fellow co-stars.She

Emmerdale legend Lisa Riley has teased the potential reunion between her character Mandy Dingle and Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt).The 45-year-old actress, who joined the cast of the ITV soap at 1995, has opened up about her latest dramatic storyline.Fans are aware that Mandy's son Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) has recently married Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele) in a secret ceremony without their families.In upcoming scenes, Mandy is left heartbroken to find out that the pair have already tied the knot. Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lisa told Daily Star has other press: "Mandy is broken to the core when she finds out the truth.

Drop-in vaccination clinics continue to provide Ayrshire residents with doses protecting them against Covid-19.

SoHo grifter — whose elaborate cons were recently dramatized in Netflix’s “Inventing Anna” series.In a new episode of “Inventing Chloe,” Fineman put on Anna Sorokin’s trademark Céline eyeglasses and designer outfits, and became emboldened to boss around and disparage her co-workers.“This food, is like basic, you know? Chips, are like broke ass. We need something more exclusive, like Nobu.

Sure, we’re probably all aware of the damage that regular hair habits such as brushing, colouring and heat styling can create – but that doesn’t mean we should completely give up these feel-good grooming routines. While nothing can beat a regular trim and professional treatment in the salon, nowadays there’s a vast array of at-home haircare products claiming to repair strands that are snapping off. From deep conditioning masks to leave-on creams, these haircare products promise stronger, healthier hair – sometimes with immediate or overnight results.

Stevie Wonder has spoken out in support of the Ukraine, which he says is “in a battle for the soul of the world” due to it ongoing conflict with Russia.In a video statement shared on Friday (March 4), the Motown legend condemned Russia’s “evil” invasion and called for people to rise up in order to “prevent World War III”.“Can we survive if Ukraine does not? That is the question that all of us should ask,” Wonder began. “Are we surprised that the forces of evil are alive and aggressive in today’s world? I’m not surprised, and you shouldn’t be either. I write and sing about it because I can feel it. You should know about it because you can see, unless you have a blind eye to it and don’t want to do anything about it, you should see it.”“This is not just a Ukrainian war,” he continued.

Justin Bieber has joined forces with Nigerian singer Omah Lay for an addictive new track, ‘Attention’ – you can listen to it below.The afro-pop dance floor anthem hears the two artists discuss the troubles of a one-sided relationship. Starved of affection, the pair ask questions about whether or not they should take to smoking and drinking to eradicate the pain.“Should I drink up? Smoke up?/ I need some freedom, freedom, ah, in my life,” Bieber sings on the song’s pre-chorus. Omah Lay adds: “Little love and some affection on the side/ Little trust and some passion would be nice/ It’s all I desire/ I need it, I cannot deny.”Accompanied by a Colin Tilley-directed video, the two artists host a late night beach party with a group of female guests and a couple of camp fires, before switching locations.You can watch the ‘Attention’ video below:Bieber released his sixth studio album ‘Justice’ last March; it spawned the singles ‘Holy’, ‘Lonely’, ‘Anyone’, ‘Hold On’, ‘Ghost’, and the global smash hit ‘Peaches’ featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon. He followed this up with his ‘Freedom’ EP in April.Last year also saw Bieber feature on a number of other tracks, including Skrillex‘s ‘Don’t Go’, posthumous Juice WRLD track ‘Wandered To LA’, ‘Essence’ with Wizkid and Tems, and his huge collaboration with The Kid LAROI, ‘Stay’.Back in December, Bieber became the first artist in Spotify history to cross 90 million monthly listeners on the streaming service.

Foo Fighters revealed their plans to embark on a full-scale tour of Australian capital cities this November.Dave Grohl mentioned the tour several times during the Foos’ two-and-a-half hour set, first in a speech building hype for their performance of ‘Shame Shame’ (from last year’s ‘Medicine At Midnight’ album). “You know we’re coming back here in November for a real tour,” he quipped to the crowd, after getting booed for telling them the Foos were about to play a shorter-than-usual set.

Loose Women star Jane Moore has opened up about her nights out with her ITV co-stars, including how they are always “fun” but can sometimes become quite “messy”. Speaking exclusively to us, Jane, 59, said she loves socialising with her fellow panellists and recently organised a party on a boat for them to get together and enjoy some much-needed downtime.

Amber Davies has candidly opened up on her decision to quit alcohol – and how the move has improved her relationship. Love Island star Amber, 26, revealed she is now planning to move to Essex and live with her boyfriend Nick Kyriacou and the pair have even discussed marriage and children. Brunette beauty Amber has been alcohol-free for the past six months, after drinking made her feel "miserable".

"She wanted a tight and sexy body," Kacy Duke, who trained the real Anna Delvey from Netflix's Inventing Anna, tells me from her high rise New York City apartment. Anna had heard of the celebrity personal trainer after watching Fifty Shades of Grey and finding out that Kacy was behind Dakota Johnson's incredible physique in the films. "She wasn't far from it," Kacy, who was played by Lavern Cox, explained.

On recent singles "Hard Life" and "Running," Manchester, U.K.-born songwriter and vocalist Pip Millett has dealt with heavy issues linked to structural problems in society like racism and the links between poverty and crime. New song "Ride With Me" is more inward looking but no less heavy-hitting with Millett's pillow-soft vocals barely hiding the hurt as she opens up about a platonic relationship gone bad.

Rumer Willis was feeling nostalgic over the weekend and paid tribute to her dad Bruce Willis and mom Demi Moore's movie career on Instagram.MORE: Rumer Willis' jaw-dropping new appearance sparks big reaction from fansTaking to her Stories, the 33-year-old shared a post showing a handsome Bruce posing next to Moonlighting co-star Cybill Shepard. The photo was a promo shot for the 1985 comedy-drama in which Bruce and Cybill played private detectives.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are a seemingly perfect pair, who for many years have been side by side in their duties and royal appearances.But according to Royal insiders that won’t be the case for much longer.Royal Expert Daniela Elser claims that the Wills and Kate won’t often be in the public eye together anymore as new blueprints for the royal family are drawn out.It comes as the Queen prepares to celebrate her platinum jubilee, marking 70-years on the throne - and with it bringing huge changes to how the royals operate.According to News AU, these new plans will put pressure on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s marriage, with them each taking on significant responsibilities which could keep them separated.In recent weeks Kate was tasked with flying to Denmark for a two-day fact-finding mission for her Early Years Foundation.The Daily Mail reports that this trip was just a taste of what is to come. The paper also claimed that there is “a bold, but quietly implemented, new strategy” being implemented behind palace gates and which will see “Kate become the most publicly prominent female in the royal family.”A royal source told the paper: “What will happen is that when the couple go on visits abroad it will be more like what Charles and Diana did, where they each branch out and do more engagements on their own.

Manchester council has appointed a new leader for the first time in a quarter of a century.

A Manchester councillor has quit six months into her term - claiming she has been bullied.