Russian military general and Putin ally makes savage missile threat to the Queen

Born and raised as George Ward in the Traveller community in Darlington, drag performer Cherry Valentine thought their life was mapped out for them. "I was going to get a job as a mechanic, get married, have kids and that would be it," the Drag Race UK star, who has died aged 28, said in an interview with the Manchester Evening News earlier this year.

An anxious Prince William had a "frank" discussion with the Queen over "second thoughts" he was having about Kate Middleton, according to a royal expert.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 40, dated for years before they married at Westminster Abbey in 2011, having met around a decade earlier when they were both studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. But they split in 2007, around four years into their relationship, after Wills reportedly got cold feet as pressure grew to propose amid engagement rumours. Royal expert and author Katie Nicholl has said the future king had confided in Prince Charles and the Queen months before the split.

Jeremy Clarkson, 62, has insisted today’s “useless youth” pose “the biggest problem of them all”, despite worries about Russia’s war with Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s plans for Eastern Europe, plus Brexit, and the energy crisis facing Britons this winter.The former Top Gear presenter lashed out at the younger generation in his latest column, claiming “today’s teenagers are far more hopeless than anything humanity has ever produced before”.Jeremy fumed at young people for being intolerant to certain food groups, “deciding what sex they’d like to be”, and for perpetuating cancel culture. The opinionated TV personality went on to suggest that the coronavirus pandemic has made the behaviour of the youth even worse.Jeremy explained his point in The Sunday Times, adding the pandemic: “Taught them they could get an A* in all their A-levels without doing any revision. “And that you don’t need A-levels anyway because the government will use its magic money to pay your wages and your restaurant bills, even when you’re not doing a job.”It comes as this year’s A-level students’ results have taken a hit after grades were teacher-assessed during the pandemic, in the absence of exams.The results have also sparked concern amongst school leaders that disadvantaged pupils have been impacted most severely from the lockdowns and poor access to IT while working from home.Despite these widespread fears about inequality, Jeremy concluded: “I fear this lot are so shot through with arrogance and entitlement, and so clueless about how the world works, they’re going to be hopeless for life.“Which is a worry, because when we are old, they’ll be the ones in charge.  “Which means we’ll be going to bed every night in our looted houses, with some warm

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have landed back in the UK after reportedly “flying commercial” from the US.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived on 3 September, according to reports, making their first return since their appearance at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June. It’s been reported that Meghan and Harry appeared to be without their children Archie and Lillibet, although it’s unknown whether they have joined them on the trip.

Vladimir Putin is replaced, a former Kremlin adviser has claimed.Sergei Guriev, also an economist, made the stark warning on Friday, claiming that because the system was created with Putin in mind, it could face total collapse after a period with a military nut in the hot seat. Guriev left Russia in a hurry in 2013 amid a political crackdown, and fled to France.

Russian army recruiters are targeting homeless men as Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month, according to horrifying reports. Putin's mobilisation efforts have so far seen him raise the minimum age for recruits and turn to Russia's prison population.

The Queen will miss the Braemar Gathering in Scotland on Saturday, despite traditionally attending the historic Highland Games event while on her summer break in Balmoral. It is understood that Her Majesty, who has been battling episodic mobility issues in recent months, will not attend the event and Prince Charles will join spectators in watching competitors take part in sports including the hammer throw and tug of war instead.

READ MORE: Brit gardener 'shot in neck' and killed by Russians while helping comrade in Ukraine Maganov's death is the latest in a series of mysterious deaths of Russian energy bosses killed in suspicious circumstances since Putin's war in Ukraine began. Maganov had been the chairman of major Russian oil supplier, LUKOIL, since 2020, and had been awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky in 2019 by alleged close pal Vladimir Putin.He had been in senior positions within the company, which has served a number of major European countries including Germany, since joining the board in the early 1990s.There has been no official statement on the cause of death, however an initial report from MASH media which has links to Russian law enforcement claims "he threw himself out of the window", indicating suicide.Police are reported to be working at the scene following the death.The late energy tycoon leaves behind a brother, Nail Maganov, 64, who is the head of another oil company Tatneft after the pair followed in their father's footsteps and entered the oil industry.He was also survived by his wife Fania, the head of an English-speaking school, and his son Ravil, a racecar driver.

Ukraine, it has been claimed Putin has incurable cancer, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's, and that he either has just three years to live. And at a recent meeting with the director of the Russian National Guard, Viktor Zolotov, Putin has given his critics more amunition to stoke the medical fire. READ MORE: Vladimir Putin 'sharply deteriorating' and 'can't attend meetings', say insiders Whilst discussing his invasion with Zolotov, Putin was photographed clutching a table as he spoke to his general.His apparent frailty has been seen by many as a sign that all is not well within the Kremlin's elite.

missiles, with one saying "I dare you" and another branded Vladimir Putin's army "drunken tools".Military commander and MP Andrey Gurulev appeared on Kremlin state TV earlier this week and said hypersonic missile strikes should be used to “wipe out the British Isles”. The lieutenant general, who served as a Russian tank commander, said that rather than leading to full-scale world war, this would halt the Ukrainian conflict and bring victory to Putin.

Meghan Markle has given fans a first look at her 2018 wedding speech. It came as the Duchess of Sussex, 41, opened up about life with her husband Prince Harry, 37, after the pair stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to Los Angeles.

Vladimir Putin has expressed his "deep sympathies" over the death of former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev.The commiserations over his death came in spite of the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize winner expressing his sadness that his legacy of peace being 'destroyed' due Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Gorbachev died at the age of 91 after suffering from long-term kidney problems and was on dialysis during the Covid pandemic.READ MORE:Vladimir Putin 'finalising deal with the Taliban' as costs of Ukraine invasion mountKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said to reporters: "President Putin expresses his deep sympathies over the death of Mikhail Gorbachev."In the morning he will send a telegram of condolences to his family and friends."Gorbachev is heralded as one of the important and significant figures of the 20th century due to his role in the ending of the Cold War as well as the dissolution of the USSR in 1991.The former Soviet leader was also praised for enhancing freedom of speech and the press during his reign and his work to limit nuclear weapons.The contrast between Gorbachev's USSR and Putin's Russia has been one of constant debate with Putin himself calling the dissolution of the Soviet Union the "greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the 20th century".While the former leader attended summits with then-US President Ronald Reagan to find a solution to the Cold War, Putin has instead embarked on a path of restarting a war in Europe by invading Ukraine and isolating his nation from the West.Gorbachev was a notable critic of Putin in recent years as he made his feelings known about the current President's strategies.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He said: "I

Vladimir Putin's officials are finalising a lucrative deal with the Taliban as the costs of Russia's invasion of Ukraine continue to mount. Habiburahman Habib, the spokesperson for Afghanistan's Ministry of Economy, confirmed that a Taliban delegation was in Moscow finalising contracts for supplies of Russian gas, oil and wheat.

Prince William and Kate Middleton confirmed that they are moving to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor in a statement by Kensington Palace .The family will use the pretty 19th century Adelaide Cottage as their base after the Queen gave them permission to lease the four-bedroom Grade II listed cottage, which belongs to the Crown Estate. The move comes with plenty of big changes and for the first time Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will be attending the same school together.

missiles in a desperate bid to fool Ukraine intelligence.

Prince Harry reportedly told Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex that he 'lost his dad' in toxic tabloid culture during their royal exit.The Sussexes permanently stepped down from their royal duties in February 2021 and gave an interview about their decision later on in the year with Oprah Winfrey. A statement from Buckingham Palace at the time, said: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have confirmed to Her Majesty The Queen that they will not be returning as working members of The Royal Family." In a new interview with The Cut, Meghan has opened up about life since leaving the royal duties.The Duchess even addressed the drama that occurred as a result of the media.

Russian police brutally detained the “rich and successful” owners of expensive Western cars parading through Moscow. The wealthy drivers were swooped upon by officers for flaunting their foreign vehicles on Moscow’s streets, as huge numbers of Russian soldiers are dying in the war in Ukraine.

The BBC’s Morning Live star Kimberley Walsh, 40, has admitted she had a "weird" discovery when meeting the Queen for the first time in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The presenter confessed the monarch reminded her of "her grandmother" and that the ever-composed royal was actually "very warm".Kimberley, who rose to fame in pop group Girls Aloud, met the Queen with the other members of her group following their set at the 100th Royal Variety Performance to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.Girls Aloud members, Kimberley, Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and the late Sarah Harding, who died of cancer last year, were all in attendance.Remembering the special moment when they met the monarch, Kimberley admitted she was “reminded of her grandmother”.“It's definitely a tick-box moment, isn't it, when you get to meet Her Majesty the Queen,” she said.“It was weird, because it was almost like she reminded me of my grandma in a really lovely way.“She carries herself so well - and my grandma always did.She was very warm.”Reflecting on photographs from the happy occasion, she continued: “I’m quite proud to have those pictures, because  now I'll appreciate them more and more as the years go by.”Kimberley also spoke about having a lot of time for Kate Middleton and Prince William, as she felt she was in a generation that “grew up with them”.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are both 40 years old - the same age as Kimberley - which is why the star feels such an affinity for the royal couple. Asked if she was a fan of the Royal Family, Kimberley replied: “Yeah, I love it.

Vladimir Putin could be replaced – either because of ill-health or simply because the war on Ukraine has gone so badly. But Kremlin experts believe Putin’s replacement could represent even more of a threat to the West with a number of potential successors who are "just as cruel" .Daniel Hoffman, the former boss of the CIA’s Moscow station, has said that a plot to oust Putin could already be in progress.READ MORE: Putin's spies claim Russian agents 'forced Boris to resign and Joe Biden secretly dying'And if a Kremlin coup comes, it could come completely out of the blue: “Nobody’s gonna ask, ‘Hey Vladimir, would you like to leave?’“No,” said Hoffman.