ITV Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray in hot water for 'stupid' question to Ukrainians who have lost friends

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

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

Russia will not forget Britain's desire to co-operate with ultra-nationalist forces in Ukraine and the supply of British weapons to the Kyiv regime," The Mirror reports. She continued: "The sanctions hysteria in which London plays one of the leading, if not the main, roles, leaves us no choice but to take proportionately tough retaliatory measures.

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.

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

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.

Good Morning Britain guest presenter Rob Rinder has opened up about the show's former host Piers Morgan, who left the popular ITV programme last year.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Judge Rinder star, 43, spoke about joining the morning news show alongside Susanna Reid, as well as his role as brand ambassador for Fletchers Solicitors and Patient Claim Line.Alongside several other famous faces including Richard Madeley and Adil Ray, Rob joined the GMB panel in March 2021 following Piers' exit,However, when asked whether he had any worries about filling the former newspaper editor's shows, the barrister insisted that he didn't.Rob said: "Not really, I mean, lots of people have opinions on Piers, but people who actually know him will tell you," he said before cutting himself off.He continued: "The reason he continues to survive in this business that's full of sharks is because he's - there's a lovely Yiddish word - he's a Mensch."He's the type of friend and person that you absolutely want in your corner," Rob added.The term is defined as "a person of integrity and honour".The legal expert went on: "You will really struggle privately to find somebody who's got anything unkind to say about Piers, who really knows him."It says a great deal, actually, you know, he says it and calls it like he says it," he added.Speaking about his presenting responsibilities on GMB, Rob told how he had his own hosting style.He said: "I'm not consciously thinking about trying to be a Piers, I'm trying to sort of consciously determine how we can be our authentic selves with each other in our way."If I went on trying to be Piers, it wouldn't go well!" he exclaimed.Rob went on: "Or if he came on Judge Rinder trying to be me, you know, we

Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, is returning his Russian honour.

Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor said that it is blocking access to Facebook, as concerns are growing over a wider crackdown on media and the passage of new restrictions on reporting about the invasion of Ukraine.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, appeared on Good Morning America Friday, March 4 and explained how he fled from Ukraine amidst Russian attacks. Before Maks got on a train from Poland and escaped his native country, he was arrested for breaking curfew. “They’re like, ‘Passport.’ I pull out my American passport. He starts speaking English with me. I was like, ‘I speak Russian.’ Then I regretted saying that. I thought maybe it was wrong,” Maks explained on GMA.

Good afternoon Insider team. Max Goldbart back in the saddle for your weekly dose of news as the Russia/Ukraine invasion continues to have huge ramifications for the film and TV world and vice versa.

Russian armada has been spotted lurking in the Black Sea and advancing toward Odessa, with fears that the Ukrainian port is Vladimir Putin's next target.The Ukrainian defence ministry warned that invading forces could be prepping for a possible attack.A Russian invasion of Ukraine's third largest city could open a corridor to Kyiv from the south for Russian forces to move through.Landing ships capable of launching tanks and hundreds of troops ashore have been spotted off the coast.Following the sighting of Russian personnel in the Black Sea heading toward Odessa, the Ukrainian defence ministry released a statement.In the statement, the ministry said: "In the waters of the Black Sea, we are observing a landing detachment of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, consisting of four large landing ships accompanied by three rocket boats, advancing toward Odessa." Experts have warned that if Russia seize the port then they would be given a "chokehold" on Ukraine's economy, with comparisons made to the UK losing Dover. General Sir Richard Barrons, a former military chief, said the city was a "big prize" in the Russian invasion.

Vladimir Putin's horrifying war on Ukraine have left the world looking on with great concern.

Russian vodka off their shelves for the "foreseeable future" over the invasion of Ukraine, becoming the first UK supermarket to do so.It comes as more than one million people have fled Ukraine while Vladimir Putin's bloody bombardment of the country enters its second week.Russian Standard is one the best selling vodkas in the UK, brought to our shores in 1998 by billionaire Roustam Tariko.It had been priced at £14 per 70cl bottle, but has now disappeared from Co-op's website. Explaining the move, a Co-op spokesperson said: "In response to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces and as a sign of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, we have taken the decision to remove from sale Russian-made vodka."Russian Standard has been taken off sale with immediate effect because it is overtly marketed as being Russian and produced there."It will not be stocked for the foreseeable future."They added: "Our members and customers will also be able to support the humanitarian response to help those displaced by the conflict by donating at our stores to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal."The appeal will launch across our 2,600 stores today (Thursday 3 March 2022) and we’ll be match funding our customers donations up to £100,000."Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, and those in Russia who oppose this invasion."Although Co-op are the first supermarket move against Russian vodka, this isn't the first example of UK businesses showing solidarity with the Ukrainian cause.

Chelsea legend dedicated a message to Roman Abramovich.Bryant blasted Terry for his "appalling" tribute to the club’s owner, who recently put the club on sale.Abramovich confirmed on Wednesday that the Premier League club are up for sale in an emotional statement, with the oligarch setting the price at around £3billion.It comes as the billionaire - who bought Chelsea in 2003 for £140million - faces calls from Labour MPs to have his assets seized by the UK Government as they look to impose sanctions on Russian oligarchs who are alleged to be affiliated with Vladimir Putin.Abramovich has always rejected accusations of ties to Putin and the Kremlin. Nevertheless, Terry paid tribute to the owner online, posting a picture of them together with a Premier League trophy, one of 19 major trophies won in the Abramovich era.The 41-year-old wrote alongside it: “The best.” But the mark of respect by Terry has come under heavy fire by Byrant, who pointed to the war ongoing in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin said six words in English after he drove a Formula One car at nearly 150 miles per hour.The Russian president got behind the wheel of the vehicle after signing a deal to bring the sport to his nation in 2010, a decision which has today been reversed with the termination of their Grand Prix contract.It is the latest body blow from multiple sporting organisations for Putin after he launched the invasion of Ukraine last week.He is the focus of the world at present, but he was carefree when he tested a Renault F1 car more than a decade ago.Putin was given the chance to race around a St. Petersburg track in the French constructors' 2006 car.That was the year when they won both Championships with Fernando Alonso claiming his second successive Driver's crown.After being given guidance from Renault engineers, Putin took part in a televised test drive and got close to topping the 150 mph (240 kph) mark.When he was told his maximum speed he smiled and said: "For the first time - it's good." F1 fans - how do you feel about the Russian GP removal? 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 this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

A Lanarkshire dad who worked in Ukraine just weeks before Russia invaded is fundraising for the Red Cross aid effort in the war-torn country.

Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan has hit out at "wokies" over an image shared by ITV showing his former female colleagues dressed up to mark International Women’s Day.Piers' former female co-hosts including Susanna Reid and Ranvir Singh posed for pictures, dressed in pink, red and peach clothing.He took to Twitter to argue it was “great to see” they were “dressing up in pink and proudly identifying as women”. But he argued that if he had suggested ITV should take photo, he would have been branded “sexist”.

PIERS Morgan has reignited his feud with ITV - mocking its female presenters dressing in pink for International Women's Day snap. The former Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, wasted no time in pointing out the gender stereotype by dressing in pink.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has got himself a bit of a reputation for terrible time keeping.

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