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A zookeeper tragically lost his life after he filmed himself attempting to recapture three escaped lions "to impress his girlfriend", before the wild animals turned on him.The man, identified as 44 year old F Iriskulov, can be seen in the footage unlocking a padlock to an area at a private zoo, the Lion Park, in Parkent, Uzbekistan during his night shift at 5am. Initially, the three lions appear calm and simply observe him.

Hollywood actor Timothée Chalamet has some exciting baby news to share, as he welcomed a new family member secretly. His older sister Pauline surprised fans with a reveal nearly three months after quietly welcoming her first child in September.The 31 year old Sex Lives of College Girls actress took to Instagram with a New Year’s photo carousel displayed her most favourite moments from 2024. Among the highlights was a gorgeous mirror selfie from her pregnancy and also an emotional snap of her breastfeeding.These poignant snaps marked Pauline's first social media announcement of her journey to motherhood.

Legendary golf writer Steve DiMeglio has died at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer - and Tiger Woods has paid an emotional tribute to him. Steve, who was a regular at PGA Tour events for nearly two decades, passed away this week due to rectal cancer that had spread to his liver. After first being diagnosed in 2022, the former USA Today reporter documented his cancer battle, which included dozens of rounds of chemotherapy, to his followers on social media.

YouTube’s most successful star, MrBeast, has announced his engagement.The social media star, whose real name is James Donaldson, proposed to his girlfriend, gamer Thea Booysen, on Christmas Day.The couple have been together since early 2022 after they met at a dinner in Thea’s native South Africa and they first went public as a couple in March of that year, when Thea shared a photo on Instagram of the two of them along with the words “Mr and Mrs Beasty.” James is best known for his YouTube videos that feature elaborate challenges and lucrative giveaways, which have earned him over 340 million subscribers. He was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2023, and also made the Forbes list for the highest paid YouTube creator in 2022.

Swiss-born socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, famously nicknamed Catwoman, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for her distinctive look which led to the moniker 'Catwoman', Jocelyne Perisset reportedly underwent numerous cosmetic surgeries.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard has announced a new addition to her family.Together with her beau Ken Urker, Gypsy is overjoyed at the arrival of their daughter, Aurora Raina Urker, who entered the world on December 28 - three days after Christmas and marking exactly one year since Gypsy's release from prison. Over the moon, father Ken told TMZ: "Aurora is healthy and we are so happy." Gypsy's past, having been imprisoned for aiding in her mother Dee Dee Blanchard's murder, is behind her, and at 33, she looks forward to raising her baby girl away from the shadows of her history.

Nostradamus is famed for his prophetic insights, and like every other year, he had plenty for 2025. Known as history's most renowned astrologer and philosopher, he made some bleak forecasts about the years to come before his death in 1566. His seminal work, Les Propheties, hit the shelves in the 16th century and since then, many believe he's accurately anticipated monumental global events like London's Great Fire and Hitler's emergence.

Get ready for a frosty weekend as the Met Office issues a major three-day snow warning across the UK, with temperatures set to dive down to -10C. Freezing conditions are anticipated nearly everywhere in England, alongside parts of Scotland from this weekend, when rural spots might get isolated.

Olympic cyclist Dame Laura Kenny has announced the happy news that she's expecting her third child with her husband Sir Jason Kenny, 35.The medal winner posted a reel to her Instagram page showing her two sons wearing t-shirts with "I'm going to be a big brother to a baby" written across them, alongside a short clip of herself showing off her baby bump. The couple, who have 15 Olympic medals between them, are already parents to their two boys - Albie, born in 2017, and Monty, aged one, - and Laura, 32, has spoken in the past of her devastating experiences with miscarriage.

In a heartbreaking turn of events on New Year's Eve, a teenage boy has tragically lost his life after being "seriously injured" by fireworks.The incident occurred in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and was confirmed by the city's police via their social media account.Their statement read: "A 14-year-old boy from Rotterdam died around 8.30pm after being seriously injured by fireworks on the Watergeusstraat in Rotterdam. Unfortunately, resuscitation was no longer possible.

Johnnie Walker's wife has paid an emotional tribute to the much-loved BBC Radio legend following his tragic passing on December 31 after a lengthy illness. His close friend and colleague at BBC Radio 2, Bob Harris, broke the sorrowful news on air. Johnnie aired his final "The Rock Show" on Friday, October 25, and his last "Sounds of the 70s" broadcast was on October 27.

The Northern Lights are set to dazzle this New Year's Eve, offering some lucky Brits a magical start to the New Year. According to the Met Office, those in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England might be able to witness the stunning spectacle.

Several major New Year's Eve events have been cancelled due to severe weather forecasts warning of high winds and torrential rain as we welcome 2025.The new year may be on the horizon, but it seems it won't all be sunshine and firework displays. A fearsome weather front is sweeping across the UK today, causing a big headache for NYE event organisers.

Instagram model Victoria Rose, better known as Whoa Vicky, has sparked outrage after admitting to fabricating a kidnapping story.The influencer had previously posted a series of now-deleted tweets claiming she'd been kidnapped and held for ransom in Nigeria. One tweet read: "I have kidnapped Vicky. She is with me in Nigeria.

The Star Wars galaxy is mourning the loss of one of its stars, Angus MacInnes, known for his role as Gold Leader, who died at the age of 77. His family confirmed his passing in a heartfelt statement on a Facebook page dedicated to Angus: "To all Angus' fans around the world, with breaking hearts we write this: Angus MacInnes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor died on 23rd of December 2024.

The football world is in mourning after the sudden passing of former Newcastle United defender and Cliftonville star Michael Newberry at age 27.The club confirmed the tragic news, bringing shock and sorrow to the country's football community. Cliftonville released an emotional statement: "Our condolences are extended to Michael's family and friends, as well as the many team-mates he played with during his career, and fans who will be shaken and saddened by this heartbreaking news.

This year has been a rollercoaster of a year with its fair share of jaw-dropping moments that have kept showbiz, royal and TV enthusiasts on their toes. From the drama on the Strictly dancefloor to high-profile splits, and from the sadness of celebrity deaths to the juiciest of rumours, it's been a year to remember. Let's dive into some of the most unforgettable events...

Chart-topping singer Anne-Marie has broken her silence, after her husband Slowthai was cleared of raping two women on the rooftop of a house party, following a gig.The 33-year-old mum-of-one was seen at her rapper husband’s side throughout his trial, which took place at Oxford Crown Court. And revealing what she calls her ‘hardest year’ she has posted a series of photos, including some with her husband, on Instagram. Among the images was a polaroid of Anne Marie pregnant.

Former Russian football star Aleksei Bugayev, who once played for Moscow clubs Torpedo and Lokomotiv, has tragically lost his life while fighting in the conflict with Ukraine.The 43 year old, who also earned seven caps for the Russian national team and was part of the squad at Euro 2004, joined Vladimir Putin's forces after a drug trafficking conviction. After retiring from football in 2010 at the age of 29, Bugayev faced personal struggles and was caught up in a drug trafficking operation last year.

The Met Office has issued an amber warning ahead of "dangerous" conditions predicted for New Year's Eve, alerting to a spree of fresh warnings including an amber alert for persistent rain affecting parts of northern Scotland like Inverness and Fort William. Meanwhile, much of Scotland faces a yellow warning for persistent rain and snow.The amber notice kicks off at midnight on Monday December 30 and remains until 5pm on New Year's Eve, with up to 70mm of rain possibly hammering down in this time frame.

Sitcom star Linda Lavin has sadly passed away at the age of 87, following a hugely successful career - and just weeks after she walked a red carpet. A PR representative for Linda confirmed to Deadline that Linda's death was due to complications from a recent lung cancer diagnosis. Her sudden passing comes as she was promoting her new Netflix series No Good Deed and filming for the upcoming Hulu show Mid-Century Modern, in which she was set to star.