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Ukraine see Russia continue to bomb and attempt to take over the neighbouring country. Yesterday (Friday, March 25) saw the news that "contingency plans" have been drawn up by Boris Johnson and Joe Biden in case Vladimir Putin decides to unleash deadly chemical or nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Piers Morgan has said he's put aside his feud with Harry Potter author JK Rowling to defend her amid the ongoing transgender row she's embroiled in.The TV personality, 56, branded the treatment of the author "an absolute disgrace" amid the backlash she is facing for airing her views on the on sex and gender publicly.Piers addressed the topic of the US transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, who is set to become a "world-beating superstar" after having joined the women's team.He wrote that the swimmer previously competed unsuccessfully on the University of Pennsylvania men's team.Piers branded the move "grotesquely unfair" in a new column but added that anyone who criticises the move is immediately branded "transphobic".The star wrote that he "unequivocally" the rights of trans people to equality and fairness but added that Thomas had a "massive biological advantage" over her competitors.Piers went on to write that defenders of women's rights are frequently subjected to "the intolerant cancel culture mob", claiming that they try to "destroy careers and lives" for the cause.The former Life Stories host looked to the case of Rowling as an example who has received death threats over the matter on Twitter.Yesterday, the best-selling author hit back at Russian president Vladimir Putin, who compared the cancellation of the Harry Potter author to the sanctions placed upon Russia for invading Ukraine.In a speech, Putin said: "They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author, her books are published all over the world - just because she didn’t satisfy the demands of gender rights."They are now trying to cancel our country.

Roger Federer in the second round of Wimbledon. However, like all Ukrainians, that world came tumbling down last month when Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine.

Spotify are reportedly set to suspend its service in Russia in response to the country’s newly announced media law.According to Reuters, the streaming platform, which closed its office in Russia indefinitely earlier this month due to Moscow’s “unprovoked attack on Ukraine”, is expected to cease in the country late next month.It comes after Russia introduced a new legislation that makes it illegal to report any event that could discredit the Russian military.“Spotify has continued to believe that it’s critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to provide trusted, independent news and information from the region,” the company said in a statement.“Unfortunately, recently enacted legislation further restricting access to information, eliminating free expression, and criminalizing certain types of news puts the safety of Spotify’s employees and the possibility of even our listeners at risk.”Ukraine has been under attack since February 24, when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the neighbouring country.

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after seemingly referencing her during a speech condemning ‘cancel culture’ in the West.Likening the portrayal of Russia in the West to the backlash of the Harry Potter author, the president said Rowling had been cancelled ‘because she did not satisfy the demands of gender rights’ He made the comments during a televised meeting with Russian cultural figures, during which he also claimed Western countries were trying to cancel the works of composers Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff.Sharing an article about incarcerated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Twitter, Rowling wrote: ‘Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics.’The writer also shared the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine.In a subsequent tweet, she detailed the work her Lumos charity is doing in the country.Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics. #IStandWithUkraine https://t.co/aNItgc5aiW‘Children trapped in orphanages and other institutions are exceptionally vulnerable right now,’ she wrote.‘Thank you so, so much to everyone who has already donated to Lumos’s Ukraine appeal.’Rowling said she was personally matching all donations to the Lumos emergency appeal up to £1 million.Putin is reported as saying earlier today: ‘They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘Her books are published all over the world.

Author J.K. Rowling is hitting back at Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent comment. On Friday, Putin dragged the "Harry Potter" creator into his rant against Western efforts to "cancel’’ Russian culture.

Russia invaded Ukraine, there have been whispers that those in the upper echelons of the Kremlin have been looking to depose him with former KGB agent Alexander Bortnikov tipped to take over. Of course, Ol' Vlad would be unlikely to leave willingly leading some experts to theorize he could be assassinated.Australian expert Dr Leonid Petrov, has now speculated that if Vlad were to get the chop, it’d be someone incredibly close to him doing the chopping.Speaking to news.au he said: “I believe that if there is an assassination attempt, that might come from a female.

Russia invaded Ukraine last month, interest in nuclear shelters has skyrocketed spurred on in part by Vladimir Putin's reckless rhetoric, but the elites of the world have been planning for years. The Oppidum (which is a fantastically ominous name for a bunker in anyone's book) is located in a quaint valley in the Czech Republic surrounded by high walls that ensure it can't be identified by the irradiated masses.The massive 323,000 square foot structure extends well into the ground and is kitted out with all the luxury items you'd expect including a swimming pool, wine cellar and helipad.The whole building is fitted with a network of secret tunnels leading to the cavernous vaults beneath the above-ground building so when a bomb hits you can be safely hidden fast.

Sasha Urban editorPublicists for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Ted Lasso” won the top awards at the 59th annual ICG Publicists Awards luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Friday.Director Francis Ford Coppola, who recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was also honored with a lifetime achievement award in honor of the 50th anniversary of his film “The Godfather.” In his speech, Coppola called out Russian president Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine, saying, “It breaks my heart … what is happening in the world, this absurd reality of this world today, and I can’t not speak about that.”Each year, the International Cinematographers Guild awards honors the best in film and television publicity. This year’s awards luncheon was helmed by Paramount Pictures publicist Tim Menke and unit publicist Sheryl Main.

The union publicists who worked on behalf of the publicity campaigns for Sony’s Spider-Man: No Way Home and Apple’s Ted Lasso took home top honors today at the 59th annual International Cinematographers Guild’s Publicists Awards. See the full winners list below.

The Executive Committee of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced it will bar all Russian programs from this year’s International Emmys competition in support of Ukraine.

Piers Morgan, 56, has used his social media platforms to talk about the "depraved monster" Vladimir Putin, after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine last month.The former Good Morning Britain presenter took to Twitter today to allow an "exception" on today's cancel culture over the Russian leader's latest "deluded" comments.Putin launched a verbal attack on the West today for "discriminating against Russian culture".He compared the supposed discrimation to be like the ceremonial burning of books by Nazi supporters in the 1930s.As reported by AFP News Agency, Putin said: "Today they are trying to cancel a thousand-year old country."I am talking about the progressive discrimination against everything connected with Russia."Angered by this, Piers took to Twitter in view of his 7.9 million followers to respond.He penned: "FFS.

Harry Potter author during a speech about cancel culture.During a televised meeting with cultural figures, Putin claimed there was a campaign against Russian culture in response to the world’s reaction after he ordered the country’s military to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.“Today they are trying to cancel a whole thousand-year culture – our people”, Putin said. “They are banning Russian writers and books.”Putin was reported as saying: “They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author. Her books are published all over the world. Just because she did not satisfy the demands of gender rights,” he said, in reference to the backlash Rowling has received for her views on transgender issues.He went on: “They are trying to cancel our country.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has alienated Russia from the rest of the world and the consequences have begun to hit home for its civilians who have been without McDonald's for the best part of a month. Shortly after Russian troops entered Ukraine on February 24, the Golden Arches pulled down its drawbridge on the country devastating thousands of Russians. In a statement, the American fast food giant's CEO Chris Kempczinski said: "The conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Europe has caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people.

Russian commander has allegedly died in hospital after his own disheartened troops ran over him with a tank, causing fatal wounds to his legs.The bizarre news, which is one of many examples of Russian invasion setbacks, has been reported by Sky News Deborah Haynes who gave the name of the commander as Colonel Yuri Medvechek, commander of 37 Motor Rifle Brigade. According to her source, who she names as a western official, the Colonel was set upon by his men as a reaction to the severe losses the unit had suffered in Ukraine.

Strictly Come Dancing professional has taken to Twitter to ask for health advice from his followers after he has developed a "painful rash" on his back.James penned in view of his 308,600 Twitter followers: "On holiday and have got this painful rash on one side of my back in my belt line."Any ideas anyone? Also got a similar pain on the thigh of my right leg but doesn’t look anywhere near as bad.He continued: "Thoughts? I’m thinking about shingles but don’t know what brings it on."Or maybe a heat rash?"Many social media users took to the posts comments to offer the dancer advice and tips on what to do.Sharron91864764 said: "This sounds very much like shingles and in my area right now Chickenpox is wild in nurseries and schools as well as Covid."Catrin_davies1 added: "I've got shingles at the moment - just recovered from Covid and then this!"I went to the doctor straight away and got antiviral tablets."I had a rash on my lower left back. Please go get it checked out - the earlier the better."I could have been a lot worse than I have I think x."BrumbyKeith commented: "Had it in the same place and it was shingles.

Zack Sharf J.K. Rowling slammed Vladimir Putin on Twitter following a television appearance in which the Russian president said his country was being “canceled” by Western culture, similar to how Rowling has faced criticism over her controversial anti-trans comments.

unfolding disaster in Ukraine puts Russian leader Vladimir Putin in very real danger of being deposed in a coup by the security services, according to a Moscow source. Dissident Vladimir Osechkin – who is on Russia’s most-wanted list for his work in exposing abuse in Russia’s prisons – says he has received letters from a source at the heart of the FSB security service, the modern equivalent of the KGB, revealing growing discontent within the agency.

Russia will spark World War 3 following their invasion of Ukraine. The Boeing 747 Nightwatch aircraft was pictured setting down in RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk as it travels with US President Joe Biden on his four-day mission to muster up support against the Kremlin.Nightwatch is worth a whopping £150 million and has been constructed to hold out against electromagnetic pules from a devastating nuclear blast.The US Government has held a fleet of Nightwatch command-and-control Boeing 747 E4-B since the 70s to preserve an airborne base during a catastrophic turn of events.The nuclear safe aircraft, which was designed in the Cold War, is also known as the "Flying Pentagon".

Russian premier Vladimir Putin has delivered a TV address in which he claimed the West is “trying to cancel” his country.

Vladimir Putin has compared himself to Harry Potter author JK Rowling, saying that he was being “cancelled” just as she was, adding that "cancel culture" as the same as Nazis trying to burn books in the 1930s.In a bizarre rant, Putin said Ms Rowling was cancelled "just because she didn’t satisfy the demands of gender rights".Speaking in Russia to a video-call meeting with officials and cultural workers he said: "They are now trying to cancel our country. "I'm talking about the progressive discrimination of everything to do with Russia."There was also a campaign against Russian composers including Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov, he added.Comparing “culture warriors” to Nazis lining up to burn books in the 1930s, he said: ”We remember the footage when they were burning books."It is impossible to imagine such a thing in our country and we are insured against this thanks to our culture."And it's inseparable for us from our motherland, from Russia, where there is no place for ethnic intolerance, where for centuries representatives from dozens of ethnic groups have been living together."Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up for one of our free newsletters here.J.K.