US official confirms effort to declassify uncorroborated intel that China offered bounties on US troops

great white shark in Sydney Australia yesterday (February 16) was a former RAF man whose wedding was tragically delayed by Covid.Simon Nellist, 35, had been due to tie the knot with long time girlfriend Jessie Ho this year before he was killed by the 15ft shark in the freak attack.A keen scuba diver, Simon had been training for an open ocean swim when he was attacked from below by the shark and mauled to death within minutes.A close friend of Simon's has told The Sun that he was in love with the ocean and incredibly respectful of wildlife. They said: "He was massively into wildlife and knew exactly what he was doing.

Boxing bombshell Ebanie Bridges breaks down in tears after being set on fire whilst filming the new series of SAS Australia.The Blonde Bomber is one of the celebrities set to appear in the Australian version of the reality show, which will begin airing Down Under next Monday.Bridges made her UK fighting debut in 2021 as she was beaten via unanimous decision by Shannon Courtenay for the WBA bantamweight title.The Aussie fighter has since fought in England twice more, most recently against Mailys Gangloff in September, where she extended her professional record to 7-1 with a points victory in Leeds.In a new trailer released for the upcoming series, Bridges can be seen being put through her paces during the gruelling SAS recruitment process.She is shown being set on fire for one challenge and also carrying one of her fellow contestants on her shoulders.Bridges also breaks down in tears whilst being interrogated by the instructors, who include Ant Middleton, when asked why she is so hard on herself.Explaining her decision to appear on the show, Bridges says: “When everyone tries to tell me what to do and who to be, I’m just like ‘don’t tell me what to do and who to be’ because this is me.Will Ebanie Bridges win a world title in 2022? Let us know in the comments section below.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 type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

great white shark warned that nets "protect no one" before he was slain by the beast in Australia. Simon Nellist made the chilling statement on a Facebook post, which seemed to predict his devastating fate as he fell victim to Sydney's first fatal attack in nearly 60 years on Wednesday, February 16.

Kanye West as he appears to continue to create drama over his estranged relationship with his wife Kim Kardashian.The presenter and actress has urged people to stop encouraging behaviour displayed by Ye, for which he’s been accused of harassment by some fans. Earlier this week Ye conceded that his recent social media posts, which included him branding Kardashian’s new boyfriend Pete Davidson a “dickhead“, “came off as harassing Kim“.Jamil made reference to Ye having mental health issues (he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017) and implored her followers to not stoke the fire for the sake of all parties – particularly due to the impact it may have on West and Kardashian’s children.“We are watching a mentally ill man coaxed over the edge by our engagement/media attention,” wrote Jamil on Instagram.

Lil Peep‘s mother’s claims of wrongful death and negligence against her late son’s record label First Access Entertainment (FAE) and tour manager Belinda Mercer.Teresa A. Beaudet has rejected FAE’s request to dismiss the claims on the grounds that Liza Kathryn Womack, who is also the executor of her son’s estate, failed to show any “causal connection” between FAE’s alleged negligence and Peep’s overdose from fentanyl and Xanax on a tour bus in 2017.Rolling Stone reports that Beaudet ruled at a court hearing in Los Angeles yesterday (February 17) that Womack’s case still stands, which is also due to providing other viable reasons for lodging such claims.These include that no one on the bus was trained to recognise the signs and symptoms of an overdose, the bus was not equipped with a defibrillator, Narcan or any other “life-saving apparatuses” for overdoses, and that no one on the bus gave Peep a life-saving aid.The judge added that while she agreed with FAE that sections of a highly damaging statement from Peep’s fellow musician Cold Hart were indeed inadmissible hearsay in the civil case, the court’s decision to pare down Hart’s statement submitted in 2021 wasn’t enough to scrap the wrongful death lawsuit first filed by Womack in 2019.In Cold Hart’s disputed statement, he testified that he was travelling with Peep for the rapper’s ‘Come Over When You’re Sober’ tour from November 8, 2017 until the rapper’s death on November 15, 2017.

Cradle Of Filth are “looking at some options” for their forthcoming Ed Sheeran collaboration, according to the band’s frontman Dani Filth.The unlikely team-up was first mooted last summer after Sheeran said that he “was really into death metal as a kid”, adding: “I listened to Cradle of Filth and Slipknot and all that stuff.”Filth subsequently revealed that he and Sheeran had been in touch about a potential collaboration, and that the Suffolk singer was “a massive fan” of the band.Speaking to Heavy Consequence in a new interview, Filth has now given a fresh update on the progress of his band’s collaboration with Sheeran.“Ed’s expressed a desire to be part of a song, and we’re currently looking at some options, and that’s about as far as it’s got,” Filth said. “He did invite me up to his house – he doesn’t live very far from me, probably 18 to 20 miles from where I live.“The thing that interests me, if we would undertake [the collaboration], the juxtaposition between what we do and what he does.

Foals have spoken about how they now feel comfortable being “in a lane of one”, adding that they no longer feel competitive with other bands.The Oxford band were speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story to launch their upcoming new album, ‘Life Is Yours’. While this upcoming record will be Foals’ seventh album, frontman Yannis Philippakis “balked” at the suggestion that the band were now “indie statesmen”.“I mean, I don’t agree with the ‘indie’ bit, I guess, weirdly – or the statesmen bit,” Yannis told NME.

Tom Hardy and Joe Cole – is set against a background of working class criminal skullduggery in the 1910s and ’20s, and the costumes speak to that era’s sense of polished suiting and traditional fabrications; tweed coats, three-piece suiting, penny collared shirts (with collar bars) and the ubiquitous flat cap, the peak of which has been known to conceal a few razor blades.Then the Beckham effect took hold. The footballer, and his brood of stylish young sons, were enamoured with the show, and dressing accordingly – ditto Guy Ritchie, who became a fan of its swaggering, boots-and-braces aesthetic; Ritchie fancying himself as a latter day gangster kingpin perhaps.

Robert Pattinson had a “ton” of “bad ideas” while filming “The Batman”.

After nearly two years of tough travel restrictions many Brits will be looking forward to jetting away on a foreign holiday this year.

Lloyd Isgrove is back training on grass at Bolton Wanderers as he steps up his recovery from a torn hamstring.

Channel 4 viewers said they had a 'new found respect' for Gemma Collins as she opened up in a 'brave' documentary.

Dancing on Ice training, as they get prepared for the weekend.Brendan asked to be partnered with professional skater Brendyn after his professional skating partner Vanessa Bauer was forced to pull out of the show this weekend after testing positive for Covid. The former Strictly Come Dancing star has been given extended rehearsal time to build a rapport with his new partner, Brendyn.In an interview with The Sun, the show's creative director Dan Whiston said: "I've spent extra time with Brendan and Brendyn, we've extended rehearsal sessions because it's really hard for them to suddenly start a brand new skating relationship, they don't know each other on the ice and how they work but they've gelled really well."He added: "So far they have been struggling with the 'sliding lunge'.

Good Morning Britain viewers are demanding Richard Madeley be sacked after he made controversial remarks.

The Chase fans were left in stitches after a Lanarkshire woman revealed her unusual hobby on the quiz show.

A mum experienced an emotional rollercoaster of a day when her son proposed to his girlfriend before he underwent a heart transplant that was abandoned halfway through the procedure.

Legendary country crooner Dolly Parton shared a rare retro snap of her elusive husband of 55 years, Carl Thomas Dean, in honor of Valentine's Day on Monday.'Happy Valentine's Day y'all!' the 76-year-old national treasure - who boasts 17.9M social media followers - tweeted.'Remember to squeeze your loved ones a little tighter today and tell them you love 'em!' 'Happy Valentine's Day y'all!'Legendary country crooner Dolly Parton shared a rare retro snap of her elusive husband of 55 years, Carl Thomas Dean, in honor of Valentine's Day on MondayDolly previously honored the retired asphalt road-paver's 79th birthday on July 20 by recreating her 1978 Playboy cover for him.Parton was only 18 when she first met Dean at a laundromat the day after moving to Nashville, and they renewed their wedding vows in 2016 for their 50th wedding anniversary.

Blonde bombshell Scarlett Johansson has become a jewelry model this year.The Marriage Story actress is the first female celebrity spokesperson for the high end jewelry company David Yurman that was launched in the 1980s and is best known for its signature twisted silver designs.'Growing up in New York, I've always felt connected to David Yurman,' the Match Point star told People on Tuesday. 'The Yurmans and their designs always embodied New York for me – bold, fresh and just a bit of edge.' New job:Blonde bombshell Scarlett Johansson has become a jewelry model this year. The Marriage Story actress is the first female celebrity spokesperson for the high end jewelry company David Yurman that was launched in the 1980s Treat yourself to Scarlett's bracelet by David Yurman £8300 David Yurman 'Modern Renaissance' bracelet Click to buy Buy now Accessories have the power to make or break an outfit, which is why it’s worth investing in key pieces that will transform any look.

James 'Arg' Argent has been pictured making his way into a daily rehab unit after reportedly being visited by paramedics at his home. Last week, worried pals of the 34 year old reportedly called an ambulance to rush over to his Essex home after being unable to get ahold of him.The "blip" in his recovery following his drug addiction appears to have made him to decide to go to a rehab unit in Woodford, Essex, on Wednesday 16 February.

Ruth Langsford dazzled her Instagram followers as she unveiled a glamorous new hairdo.The Loose Women regular took her fans on her trip to the salon as she documented her time in the stylist's chair.Sharing a picture of herself with her stylist tending to her blonde locks, she wrote: "The master at work!"She could be seen having foils applied to her hair as she went for a lighter shade of blonde.The 61-year-old joked that it was "cooking" time as she shared another snap of her head under the heater, with the Alicia Keys song Girl On Fire playing over the top.Proving she's the ultimate tease, Ruth then shared a clip of herself with a towel wrapped around her head, hiding the new look."Cooked and ready to dry," she wrote, as she posed in a mirror in front of a wall decorated with an abundance of colourful tiles.And then it was time for the big reveal, as another stylist got to work spraying her blow dried look, locking in the voluminous waves that framed her face.Recently, Ruth's former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby confessed she had a rather grim secret involving the presenter.Speaking on Alison Hammond's podcast By The Light Of The Moon, Holly admitted she'd once used Ruth's toothbrush.Recalling a backstage moment at the This Morning dressing rooms, Holly said: "There was a time I had to text Ruth once, I went 'I’m so sorry I’ve just used your toothbrush.'"She added: "I was desperate.

Amanda Holden has continued her birthday celebrations by sharing an adorable snap with her lookalike daughter Lexi. Amanda, her husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters are currently enjoying the winter sun in Dubai, where they've celebrated Amanda's birthday in style with beach days and fine dining. As the family enjoyed a meal out on the Britain's Got Talent judge's 51st birthday, Amanda posted a sweet family video of Lexi, 16, and her youngest daughter, 10 year old Hollie, posing.