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Schoolgirl turned ISIS bride Shamima Begum has sparked public debate once again as foreign secretary David Lammy refused her entry back to the UK.

The Foreign Office has issued advice for British holidaymakers travelling to Turkey - after a number of deaths from illegally produced alcohol. At least 17 people are believed to have died in Istanbul, the country's largest city, after consuming bootleg alcohol.

After embarking on various weight-loss journeys, including NHS weight management, Pinky Jolley knew that something needed to change. At 17st 11lb and a dress size 24, doctors gave her a stark warning. If she didn’t shed the pounds, her life would be at risk.

Judas Priest have kicked off their latest North American tour in Montreal. See footage from the night below.Yesterday (September 13), the heavy metal band continued their support for 2024 album ‘Invincible Shield’ at Bell Centre, two months after a sojourn in Europe that concluded in July at Istanbul, Turkey.The setlist for the night saw a mix of ‘Invincible Shield’ and fan favourites across nine classic albums.‘Panic Attack’‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin”‘Rapid Fire’‘Breaking The Law’‘Riding On The Wind’‘Love Bites’‘Devil’s Child’‘Saints In Hell’‘Crown Of Horns’‘Sinner’‘Turbo Lover’‘Invincible Shield’‘Victim Of Changes’‘The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown)’ (Fleetwood Mac cover)‘Painkiller’Encore:‘The Hellion’ / ‘Electric Eye’‘Hell Bent For Leather’‘Living After Midnight’On the same day, the band issued the 50th anniversary edition of ‘Rocka Rolla’, which features a brand new mix by longtime collaborator and producer Tom Allom.The effort sprang from the band learning in 2022 that the owner of label Gull Records – which released the band’s first two albums ‘Rocka Rolla’ and ‘Sad Wings of Destiny’ – was keen to sell them the master and publishing rights for the albums.A post shared by Judas Priest (@judaspriest)In a press statement, Halford shares about hearing the album’s original mix before the band released it in 1974.“I took the record… and I put the needle onto the groove and I sat back.

The Casting Society of America has elected its new board of directors for 2024-2025 and has set the date for its 40th Annual Artios Awards.

Katie Price has shown off the results of her £10,000 facelift in a new photo.The ex-glamour model posed for a selfie while lying in bed next to her eldest son Harvey, 22. Katie, 46, pouted for the camera while Harvey slept next to her in the snap, which was shared to her Instagram Stories. She looked visibly different after undergoing the procedure in Istanbul, Turkey earlier this month.

A bride-to-be claims an 'impulse' decision to get breast surgery in Turkey left her looking like her breast had been 'bitten by a shark' - when her nipple dropped off.Madison Goodwin went under the knife in Istanbul, Turkey, after seeing a delighted friend's results at the same clinic and on 'impulse' booked to get it done. The model and social media influencer spent £4,000 to have breast implants and a breast lift, which involved nipple reconstruction in order to make her 'big, saggy' breasts perkier in April.The 19-year-old was concerned when she discovered her right nipple was bright purple the day after surgery and claims to have overheard a doctor say 'it was done wrong but I corrected it'. But days later she was horrified when she took the bandages off and spotted some of the skin had turned black and her nipple was 'hanging on by a thread' before eventually dropping off.

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has claimed that people have been “trying to kill heavy metal” for about 40 years.The metal musician made the comments in a recent interview with music YouTube channel Metal Oda ahead of their concert in Istanbul, Turkey this July.Asked what advice he would give himself if he could go back to the beginning of the band’s career more than 50 years ago, the bassist spoke about the importance of “patience and persistence” (per Blabbermouth).Elaborating on the title of the new album ‘Invincible Shield’, Hill continued: “We’ve had a lot of stuff thrown at us over the years. I mean, people have been trying to kill heavy metal now for about 35, 40 years, so it’s always been a bit of a struggle against the establishment, if you know what I mean.”The artist concluded that the band had “managed to survive and come through it”.Hill’s comments come after Judas Priest’s own Rob Halford reflected on being labelled ‘Metal God’ by fans.Speaking to NME as part of a recent In Conversation video interview, he shared that the nickname “kind of got a life of its own and then I started to take it too seriously”, adding: “So much so that I’ve actually got a trademark on ‘Metal God’ because I cherish it so much – not just not for me, but for the band and the fans as well”.The vocalist said he always has “fun” with it, sharing: “I always say: ‘There was only one Elvis, and there’s only one Metal God.’ And I mean that, you know, with my tongue in my cheek.”Halford also expressed his relief that the band were aligned in their outlooks on fame and music.

TOWIE’s James Lock has revealed on his social media that he is heading to Istanbul in Turkey for surgery after he was involved in a brutal accident on a TV show last year.The reality star was left looking unrecognisable after suffering severe face injuries while filming the first season of the UK's The Challenge.The series, which consisted of five episodes and aired earlier this year, left James being rushed to the hospital after sustaining injuries to his face in the very first episode. James could be seen with some serious bruising on his face, puffy cheeks and two black eyes.

A flight to Manchester Airport was forced to divert mid-air due to a 'medical emergency'.

Sir Rod Stewart has rejected one of the biggest pay cheques of his career by refusing to perform in Saudi ­Arabia due to their human rights abuses.

When it comes to planning a city break the likes of Paris, Amsterdam and Barcelona are usually on the top of everyone's lists. But if you’ve exhausted them all, or just fancy a destination with an alternative feel, Istanbul in Turkey is the place to go.

Millie Mackintosh has claimed she struck up a bond with Meghan Markle, the now Duchess of Sussex, over their mutual experiences with divorce years ago.The former Made In Chelsea star, 33, who was married to British rapper Professor Green for three years, has revealed she met and bonded with the Royal when she was starring in Suits. Millie's marriage came to an end in 2016, and Meghan was yet to meet Prince Harry, her now-husband, until 2017 according to reports, and the two women embarked on a short-lived friendship during that period.

The Tailor has audiences around the world captivated. The Turkish show follows Peyami Dokumacı, played by Çağatay Ulusoy, a tailor who inherited the family business from his late grandfather.Peyami is dealing with family secrets and his relationship with his best friend Demitri, (Salih Bademci) and a mysterious woman named Firuz (Şifanur Gül), who escapes captivity and shows up as a caregiver for his disabled father, Mustafa (Olgun Şimşek).

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has shared a rare glimpse of her home life with fiancé Andre Gray and their baby twins, having shared a new video of the dad-of-two playing with one of their babies. The Little Mix star, 31, took to her Instagram Stories on Friday morning to post a sweet clip of footballer Andre, also 31, attempting to set up an inflatable toy for their twins as they enjoyed a family day at home together.

Steven Gerrard has hinted that he is NOT in the running to take over at Turkish champions Trabzonspor despite jetting out to Istanbul.

Reza Dormishian, Iranian filmmaker and producer of Dariush Mehrjui’s A Minor, which is set to have it world premiere in competition at the on-going International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, has not been granted a permit to leave Iran, so is unable to attend the event.

Euronews that organizers had also collected 150,000 signatures on a petition calling for a ban on what they call LGBTQ “propaganda” — which, outside of the United States, typically refers to any depiction or portrayal of LGBTQ individuals or same-sex couples in a positive light or from a neutral viewpoint — in social media, sports, arts and Netflix.An advertisement for the demonstration was shown on state-run television after being approved by the country’s broadcasting council, which deemed it as being in the “public interest.”The demonstration was criticized by human rights organizations.“We are calling on all political parties to condemn the march, and on Turkish authorities to ensure full protection for the LGBTI+ community,” the LGBTQ rights organization ILGA Europe tweeted. “The Turkish state needs to uphold its constitutional obligation to protect all its citizens against hate and violence.”Turkey’s Amnesty International office said the public service announcement advertising the march violated the country’s nondiscrimination principles.LGBTQ rights supporters criticized the demonstration on social media, using the hashtag “#NefretYürüyüşüneHayır,” or “#NotoHateMarch.”“This shameless gathering against LGBTQI+ was supported by Radio and Television Supreme Council of Turkey,” tweeted one user.

Mel C has revealed that she was sexually assaulted before her first Spice Girls show. While appearing on the latest episode of the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day, the 48-year-old pop star star, full name Melanie Chisholm, shared details from her new book, Who I Am: My Story. Mel, also known as Sporty Spice, joined in the 1990s mega girl group when she was 20.

Melanie C was sexually assaulted by a male masseur the night before the Spice Girls’ first concert. Sporty Spice, 48, booked a massage at her hotel in Istanbul, Turkey, on the evening before the show in October 1997 when the attack occurred – leaving her feeling “violated” and “embarrassed”. Mum-of-one Mel recounted the incident for the first time on the ‘How To Fail’ podcast on Wednesday.