North Korea builds 1,000 homes in bid to make 'holy site' a 'modern socialist village'

Foals have shared a new single today (February 10) – listen to ‘2am’ below.The song is the latest from their upcoming new album ‘Life Is Yours’ and is the follow-up to last year’s single, ‘Wake Me Up’.‘Wake Me Up’ landed at Number 12 in NME‘s 50 best songs of 2021 list and was described as “the spiritual sequel to dancier moments like ‘My Number’ and ‘In Degrees’, but in truth it’s the fully realised disco infiltrator they’ve always threatened to write.”Speaking about their latest track, frontman Yannis Philippakis said, “Musically ‘2am’ is one of the poppiest songs we’ve ever written.“It’s about repetitive cycles of destructive behaviour, which I think lots of people can relate to, and certainly it’s an expression of something that I struggle with. There’s something cathartic about expressing that feeling to this upbeat music that’s got a sense of release and the hope of resolution.”You can listen to it here:A statement about Foals’ upcoming album, which is yet to receive a release date, said “the group started writing the album in their south London rehearsal space in the oppressive lockdown winter of 2020.”It added: “They very naturally gravitated towards writing songs with a zeal for escapism: propulsive energy, sun-kissed melodies and transportive lyrical themes, both in terms of time and space.

Pete Doherty has revealed that he’s planning to sign a prisoner he met at a Glasgow jail to his record label.The Libertines frontman met the prisoner while involved in a project that saw him playing to prisoners as part of a life-drawing class. Doherty would play guitar while the prisoners at Barlinnie Prison drew him.Speaking to Craig Charles on 6 Music, Doherty opened up about the experience saying: “It was nice, actually, to keep my clothes on. Because when they first said, ‘you’re going to do a still life at Barlinnie Prison for the still life class’, obviously the first thing you think of is a nude model.“So I went there with a bit of trepidation, thinking, ‘well, I’m not going to be able to say no because I’ll just look like I’m bricking it’.

She learned a lot. Mirai Nagasu has been out of the Celebrity Big Brother house for a few days, and looking back on her short time in the game, she’s proud to have represented her community as the first Asian American houseguest on this version of the long-running series.

Eve is embarking on the journey of a lifetime: motherhood!The 43-year-old just welcomed her first child, a son, with her husband Maximillion Cooper.The singer took to Instagram to announce the news on Thursday, February 10, where she revealed the name of their bundle of joy: Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper. She also announced that the little one was born on February 1, saying the feeling of welcoming a new life into this world is unlike anything she’s ever felt.“Our Beautiful boy was born Feb 1st 2022.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have officially finalized their divorce, after announcing their split two years ago. Now the two Hollywood stars have publicly moved on with their partners and seem to be on good terms.A judge signed off the divorce settlement between Fox and Green on Tuesday according to TMZ.

EastEnders, after she discovers that Chelsea has been taking her medication.After a heated confrontation, Chelsea rips up the prescription for the medicine, prompting Denise to grow ever more concerned for her.Will Denise discover the truth behind Chelsea's actions? Viewers will have to wait and see.Since joining EastEnders in 2006 as Denise Fox, actress Diane Parish has taken viewers on a wild ride including Denise's relationships with Jack Branning and Ian Beale, as well as her one night stand with Phil Mitchell.However before playing Denise, Diane Parish had another forgotten soap role in EastEnders, and has also led quite an interesting life herself.Although Diane is fondly known for playing Denise Fox in EastEnders, the star had another forgotten role in the soap a few years earlier.In 1998, Diane starred as Lola Christie, who was the girlfriend Albert Square resident Mick McFarlane.However speaking on the TV programme Secrets of The Square, Diane admitted that the role of singer Lola wasn't for her, saying: "I don't sing, I'm not a singer and it was horrible! Oh, it was awful."I remember Patsy Palmer came up to me at one point and she goes: 'Oh don't worry, it sounds really good, don't worry about it'. I thought: 'It don't, Patsy!'"She goes: 'No, it's really good, it is!' She'd just be so positive.

Floyd Mayweather made a remarkable gesture to young basketball fans by handing out $100 bills to kids selling sweets before an NBA game.Mayweather, 44, was in attendance for the LA Lakers match against current champions Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday evening.The Lakers were defeated 116-131 at the Crypto.com Arena as the travelling Bucks recorded a fourth straight victory to put pressure on top-of-the-table Miami Heat.Despite the result, some young supporters still left the 20,000 seater stadium with grins as wide as the Porciuncula River, due to meeting the American boxing legend pre-match.And Mayweather even had a surprise up his sleeve for some local entrepreneurs who were selling sweets outside the arena.In footage acquired by TMZ, the undefeated former welterweight champion was filmed saying: "I'm all about giving back to the kids," before proceeding to hand over $400 or $500 to the youthful sweetie sellers.With Marca estimating his net worth at $450m (£330m), the $100 bills are likely to be loose change for 'Money' but the children were clearly thrilled to receive such a huge paycheque for a night's work.Mayweather then turned to face the camera before adding: "The kids out here selling candy, they ain't doing nothing wrong." The 44-year-old also promised to give out more cash "every time" he was attending a Lakers game in the future.HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Floyd Mayweather the greatest boxer of all time? 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

Armie Hammer is turning over a new leaf for his family.

The Chase fans were left gobsmacked as contestant Fiona appeared on Thursday's (February 10) programme, as she bore an uncanny resemblance to one EastEnders legend.Eagle-eyed viewers thought the player looked indistinguishable from EastEnders star June Brown - who was better known for her role as Dot Cotton on the famous soap.Convinced that Dot had made a cheeky appearance on the ITV programme, online users swarmed Twitter pointing out how much they looked alike.One person penned: "Go on Dot Cotton going high on #TheChase."Another remarked: "Dot Cotton on #TheChase, as a third wondered: "Is that Dot Cotton on the The Chase?"While a fourth was seemingly annoyed over the amount of memes and images of the actress that were popping up on Twitter after Fiona's appearance.They wrote: "Hope somebody posts a Dot Cotton picture.

Bad Bunny finally kicked off his highly-anticipated El Último Tour Del Mundo with his first show in Denver, CO on Wednesday night.Bad Bunny prove he’s one of the most stylish celebs in provocative new Jacquemus campaignBad Bunny announces his first stadium tour across the United States & Latin AmericaBad Bunny plays matchmaker for Homer and Marge Simpson in new “Te Deseo lo Mejor” videoThe sold out show saw 20,000 fans pack out the Ball Arena, showing the reggaetonero’s millions of fans what they can expect for his 36-date tour.

Learning and growing. Dr. Jen Armstrong and her husband, Ryne Holliday, have had some ups and downs during season 16 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, but they’re working on their romance.

Marla Sokoloff is a mom again! The actress gave birth on Sunday, February 6, to her third daughter with husband Alec Puro.

North Korean uranium mine appear to reveal that the rogue nation is significantly ramping up its production of nuclear materials.The snaps from the Pyongsan mine have been analysed by experts at Stanford University who have warned that Kim Jong-un could still expand his operations further.Uranium mined from Pyongsan can be used in both nuclear power reactors and weapons.The research, published in the Science and Global Security journal last month, uses satellite imagery and machine learning software to detect natural land features and non-natural features, categorised as "other".In this instance "other" is waste from the mine, indicating how much activity is occurring there.Sulgiye Park, lead author of the paper, wrote: "A reduction of

Fox News Channel has named Benjamin Hall as its State Department correspondent, and Rich Edson has been promoted to senior national correspondent.

coronavirus can be caught through "falling snow". The warning comes as North Korea called for measures against the virus to be strengthened for the winter season on Thursday.

North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-un wants to be worshipped with his own ideology. In an attempt to break free from the shadow of his predecessors, the dictator is pushing 'Kimjongunism' which hails him as a 'Great Leader'.

Pope Francis would be happy to visit tubby tyrant Kim Jong-un - if he ever received an invitation.The Pope was asked if we would take a tour of North Korea for which he positively reacted to the suggestion while speaking with South Korea's head of state.President Moon Jae-in asked the Catholic head on Friday if he'd take the trip to bring peace on the Korean Peninsula.Moon made the offer during a meeting with the pope at the Vatican earlier in the day.He said a visit to North Korea will serve as a momentum to bringing peace in the region, as tensions rise following recent hypersonic missile tests."If the pontiff visits North Korea when an opportunity arises, it will be momentum for peace on the Korean Peninsula," Moon told the pope,

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, is encouraging his people to eat black swans.On Monday, the Workers Party of Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, published an article stating that “black swan meat is delicious and has medicinal value.”Moreover, the Express reports, it claimed that breeding the anatidae on an “industrial scale” would “actively contribute to improving people’s lives.”This came after the chief party secretary of South Hamgyong Province, Ri Jong Nam, officially inaugurated a new black swan centre at the Kwangpho Duck Farm in Jongphyong county on North Korea’s east coast.The North Korean dictator believes the elegant birds are “his secret weapon” to combat food shortages, a problem which was brought by Kim in

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un slimmed down using artificial intelligence technology to "super-reset" his troublesome size, reports suggest.The Pyongyang tyrant has shrunk from an estimated 308lbs (139kg) to just 264lbs (119kg) since the start of the year as food shortages grip the east Asian country.Kim, 37, has struggled with his weight for many years – but 2021 appears to have been a turning point for the famously chubby world leader.Yet in North Korea, citizens are strictly banned from discussing their Supreme Leader's health – they could face jail sentences if they're caught speculating about Kim's narrowing waist.Luckily, foreign media isn't subject to such restrictions.And reports suggest Kim has benefited from an outside-the-box

North Koreans are pushed into brutal training programmes for their annual Mass Games used to demonstrate the sheer power of Kim Jong-un and his state.Residents try to focus on their everyday lives but are also obligated to the state to participate in parades, commemorations, demonstrations, mass games, and other choreographed events.

North Korea, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.Xi reportedly made the declarations in a letter replying to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's earlier letter to mark the 72nd Chinese National Day, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).Xi stated that he has taken note of the relations between North Korea and China, and expressed his willingness to raise bilateral ties to a "new level.”Xi expressed "intent to steadily propel the relations to a new stage by strengthening strategic communications, deepening the friendship and cooperation and leading them to be conducive to mutual support through joint endeavors with Kim Jong Un," according to the KCNA report.The report said Xi also noted that North Korea and China "are linked