Vladimir Putin's second-in-command 'survives assassination attempt by poison'

Love Island was "surreal" and completely unexpected.The Oxfordshire born artist and BBC Introducing favourite, whose songs include Alone and No Right To Love You, amassed a huge 600 million streams after his music was featured on the popular ITV2 dating programme.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Rhys has now spoken about the incredible Love Island moment ahead of the release of his new album - and the music icon he would love to work with.READ NEXT: Tai Verdes shares secret behind his sound as he prepares for Reading and Leeds FestivalRhys first rose to fame following the release of his debut album, Things I Chose To Remember, featuring the single No Right To Love You, which gained a gigantic 200 million streams.Featuring on Love Island propelled the singer further onto people's radars - but he admitted that he did not know that his music would be featured on the show.He said: "I don't watch the show, so I used to find out through my friends watching it. "They'd go, 'oh my god, your song is on Love Island', and then I'd go and watch the show it was featured on."Normally it's a powerful montage moment, or a significant moment."Rhys added: "It makes you remember how many people out there are listening to it."To connect to people in a powerful, emotional way is why I was first hooked on songwriting.

Paddy McGuinness had plenty to smile about on Sunday after the TV host turned 49.SEE: Christine McGuinness makes rare comment about raising three children with autism – and it's heartbreakingly honestTaking to Instagram, the former Take Me Out host melted hearts with a sweet snap of the birthday cards he received from his three children. The handmade cards featured an array of foam stickers, pink crystal gems, and handwritten messages.WATCH: Paddy McGuinness' wife Christine shares tour inside ultra-modern homePaddy shared a snap of the three cards alongside a heartfelt message which read: "Best part of the day! Birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, I love a homemade card off the kids.

READ MORE: New tourism rules in Italy including swimwear bans, visitor limits and ID bracelets For a start, while face masks do not need to be worn when flying into the country, although everyone entering via ferry, train or coach must wear an FFP2 face covering.Most people wear face coverings on public transport and you may be asked to do so by other passengers or conductors if you forget to mask up.Meanwhile the country has a host of rules for tourists with some hotspots introducing a ban on bikinis being worn away from pools or beaches, as well as limits on visitor numbers. Holidaymakers who flaunt the rules could find themselves facing some hefty fines.

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Vladimir Putin is said to have a backup evacuation plan for Russian pals just in case the despot is defeated in his Ukrainian invasion.Dictator Putin is attempting to make preparations to flee Russia should his war in Ukraine fail, reports from inside the Kremlin claim.Reports of the potential evacuation plan for the Russian president come as he is "aware of the possibility of a sharp change of mood in the country."READ MORE: Growing fears Putin will use nukes as Russia war effort falters, Brit expert claimsA change in mood for Russian nationals could come soon as Ukrainian forces begin to re-capture Kherson while the Russian economy receives a further blow and shifts closer to crumbling.The General SVR Telegram channel recently reported the 69-year-old had suffered "severe nausea" overnight and that doctors had been by his bedside for three hours.A follow-up report has claimed that "Putin himself and his entourage are preparing plans for evacuation from Russia."Alleged evacuation plans would mean dictator Putin and his family were carried out of Russia and into Syria, the nearest friendly state, but would mean flying through the airspace of NATO member Turkey. Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad had been bailed out by Putin back in 2015, when Russian military personnel intervened in the Syrian civil war.

Fenerbahce banned from UEFA competition after a section of the club's supporters appeared to chant Russian war dog Vladimir Putin's name during a Champions League qualifier against Dynamo Kyiv.The disgraceful incident occurred during the second leg of the second qualifying round tie at the Ulker Stadium on Wednesday night. Large sections of Fenerbahce fans could be hearing chanting Putin's name after Ukrainian midfielder Vitaliy Buyalskyi put Dynamo 1-0 up on the night.Buyalskyi prodded home a cross at the near post before wheeling away and making an eagle gesture with hands, believed by some to be a nod to Fenerbahce's arch-rivals Besiktas.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumThat did not go down well with the home supporters, who proceeded to chant bloodthirsty scoundrel Putin's name as the two teams returned to line up for kick-off.

Vladimir Putin because they fear further health scares. Rumours have been circulating about the Russian tyrant's health since he launched his invasion of Ukraine in February. There have been suggestions of cancer, Parkinson's disease or both, and intelligence sources have claimed he has undergone major surgery in recent months.

restaurant is to charge super-rich customers eye-watering fees of up to £80,000 for diners to eat pasta meals.Luxury eatery Core, which will open inside the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco next year, will boast a strict members-only policy designed to attract the very wealthiest residents of the California city.Crudo and pasta menus are to be crafted by Michele Brogioni, who has cooked for Barack Obama, Giorgio Armani — and even Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin.As well the super-expensive bites to eat, members of the private club will also be granted access to an extensive wine library and an antiaging salon offering a treatment worth $1,000 (£829).READ NEXT:Vegetable thief caught stealing handfuls of greenery from disabled man's garden Initiation fees will start at $15,000 (£12,000) and go up to a whopping $100,000 (£82,000), with a special discount reserved for "promising young innovators" who will pay just $10,000 (£8,200).But these will only cover the cost of membership and the price of the food, which will still come out of the customer's pocket.Bosses at Core hope the luxury offerings will entice the well-off members of the public to pay regular visits, and have even tipped their new venture to spark a “new renaissance of San Francisco” after a difficult few years for The Golden City.It will form part of the newly redeveloped Transamerica Pyramid, a 48-story futurist skyscraper originally dating from the 1960s.It is hoped its twenty-first century refurbishment will tempt back rich people to San Francisco following a mass exodus during the Coronavirus pandemic.Data from the Internal Revenue Service, the US equivalent of the HMRC, showed that the number of people listed on tax returns in the city dropped by 4.5%

Vladimir Putin’s health continues today after the Russian leader reportedly suffered a middle-of-the-night "health scare" early on Saturday (July 23).The Russian President complained of “severe nausea” and doctors rushed to his presidential quarters around 1am, it was alleged.The claim – which cannot be verified – comes from a Telegram channel that boasts it monitors Putin’s health, and asserts he has serious medical problems which have not been officially disclosed.READ MORE: Putin's sex-crazy mistress 'lifted his spirits' and may have influenced 'foreign policy'His condition improved after three hours but concerns over his condition mean that body doubles may be used this week, said the channel, General SVR.Kremlin insiders claim that Putin was previously replaced by a double for meetings with Iran’s leadership and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.The post on General SVR said: “Putin on the night of Friday July 22 to Saturday July 23 needed urgent medical care. At about 1am, the medical workers on duty at [his] residence were summoned to the president.“Putin complained of severe nausea.

Vladimir Putin's younger replacement could be even more brutal than he is, according to experts.Discussion over who could succeed the two-time Russian President has intensified in recent months amid speculation over the 69-year-old's health.Clips from earlier this year showed him resting his arms on a table and shaking as he speaks, which led to suggestions that Putin himself is aware of his deteriorating health and that this is one of the reasons for his brutal invasion of Ukraine.READ MORE: Vladimir Putin admits Ukraine sanctions are causing 'colossal problems' in RussiaMany who argue the leader's days are numbered also believe he is currently in the process of preparing the country for his chosen successor to ensure his legacy is continued. Kremlin insider Dmitry Kovalev is rumoured to be one leading candidate, with theories about him growing in popularity after he was witnessed speaking to Putin during the May 9 victory parade.Kovalev, 36, is said to share Putin's love of ice hockey and is employed in an important position in the Kremlin.Telegram channel Baza reported: "He is in charge of one of the departments of the Presidential Administration."There are a lot of hockey photos on Kovalev's page.

When hundreds of Russian bombs whistle overhead, Martha Aitken said it is only when they get really close that she flinches.

Vladimir Putin may have used a body 'double' for his arrival at a summit in Iran this week.Intelligence supremo Major-General Kyrylo Budanov was suspicious in a live interview on 1+1 channel, saying a Putin lookalike could have flown to Tehran to meet with the presidents of Iran and Turkey.Budanov said: "I will only hint. Please look at the moment of Putin's exit from the plane.

Vladimir Putin has suffered a "strategic failure" in the war with Ukraine.Richard Moore, the chief of the UK Secret Intelligence Service, admits the war is far from being over, but has claimed that the Russian advance could "run out of steam" very soon.Russia is desperate to boost the country’s military manpower and the age limit for service has been raised to 50, while war chiefs are offering £640-a-month with free medical and dental care.READ NEXT: 'No evidence Vladimir Putin is seriously ill' says CIA - despite months of speculationThe measures are part of preparations for a new winter offensive – indicating the war will drag on into next year.Speaking at the Aspen Security Forum in the US, he said: “He has suffered a strategic failure in Ukraine. It is obviously not over.“The Russian forces have made some incremental progress over recent weeks and months, but it is tiny amounts.

Vladimir Putin is recruiting a “Grandad’s Army” after losing 50,000 soldiers in Ukraine. Russia is so desperate to boost the country’s military manpower, the age limit for service has been raised to 50.

Ukraine has continued to grind on.After Putin's forces failed to take the capital early on in the invasion, which began in March, Russia is now focused on a slow campaign to conquer the east of the country.During this time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has continued to call for aid from foreign countries, even making an appearance at Glastonbury Festival last month. One thing above all else he has asked for is weapons and artillery, namely the rocket system HIMARS.READ NEXT: You can now send Snapchats without a phone as app launches 'amazing' web versionA truck with a missile launcher on the back of it, HIMARS can fire up to six guided rockets which have a high degree of precision, enabling Ukraine to make some effective targeted strikes at a range of about 50 miles.This keeps it out of range of Russian artillery, meaning Ukraine has been able to slow down Russia's advance despite being outnumbered and outgunned.

Vladimir Putin was made to wait ahead of an agonising meeting with Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.Made to wait for a painful 48 seconds, the sickly 69-year-old looked visibly pained by the delay.Shortly after entering the room he was meeting in with a slow walk, the warmonger appeared to lose his footing slightly.READ MORE: Vladimir Putin admits Ukraine sanctions are causing 'colossal problems' in RussiaFighting to keep composure, the tyrant can be seen shifting his weight from foot to foot to retain stability, his face twitching in front of waiting photographers, lenses aimed at the Russian president. Discussions about the health of dictator have been ongoing for some time and this latest wobble is the just latest in a line of signs that Putin might be ill.

Vladimir Putin has admitted that Western sanctions following his invasion of Ukraine are causing Russia "colossal" problems. Speaking at a video conference with other Russian officials yesterday (July 18), the tyrant fumed that Russia had been cut off from the rest of the world's technology.

Russian spies forced UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to tender his resignation is the message Vladimir Putin’s forces fighting against Ukraine are being taught in a Soviet-style programme of “political education”.The outgoing PM's resignation “is the result of a Russian intelligence operation”, fighters were told by Dr Alexander Kholin, who is an “intelligence and political expert”.Dr Kholin was flown to the Black Sea fleet stand-in flagship Admiral Makarov warship for the session by a Defence Ministry helicopter.READ MORE: Plastic surgeon 'kept patient captive for two months after botched tummy tuck'He is also said to have told the 200 or so crew that a “public execution” will be held “in the near future” of British “mercenaries” detained in the war.Dr Kholin could be referring to Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, from Newark in Nottinghamshire, and Watford, Hertfordshire respectively, who had been defending the city of Mariupol when they were captured in April.Reports suggest that pro-Russian separatist groups in eastern Ukraine have said they are “preparing a place for the execution”.Kholin apparently added, in a programme of disinformation seen as indoctrination, that President Joe Biden has a hidden illness and will likely die in the next year.A report by Cheka-OGPU Telegram channel said the naval crew were lectured by Dr Kholin.He told assembled naval officers that the real reason Mr Johnson was quitting was due to a clandestine espionage sting by Russian spies, said Cheka-OGPU.No further details were given of the alleged spy sting.Dr Kholin also made claims about the US president for the crew of the frigate Admiral Makarov, which replaces the sunken Moskva cruiser.Mr Biden was “very ill and with a high degree of

Vladimir Putin is deploying soldiers to the front line in Ukraine from notorious Russian prisons with a fierce reputation. Criminals from jails will bolster the ranks of the invading forces with the promise of almost £2,800 and their sentences scrapped if they comply.

conspiracy theorist who hosts a show on TikTok that ponders what life would be like without specific historical events believes the lives of the Russian people would have been more prosperous had Vladimir Putin not become their president.The host of the What If Show claims that without the Kremlin leader being so focused on increasing the strength of his military, his country could have had better trade in Russian lumber and increased funding for education.In the video, which has gained more than 10,300 likes, the What If Show explained: "Here's what would happen if Putin never came to power, when Putin took control. READ MORE: Russian forces bested by goat after tripwire grenade trap injures dozens of troops "He made the oligarchs an offer, they couldn't refuse, stay out of politics and he'd stay out of their business."But without a central figure, leading these criminals by the nose, they might've fought one another to control Russia's assets."Their lust for power could have endangered an entire country's security, and maybe the world's. "Russia might've been part of NATO instead of pumping all that money into the military as happened under Putin's orders.

Axl Rose has shared a statement dedicating Guns N’ Roses‘ most recent tour to Taylor Hawkins and criticising Russian leader Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine.READ MORE: Taylor Hawkins, 1972 – 2022: Foo Fighters drummer who always stole the showGuns N’ Roses played their last show of a European tour on Friday (July 15) and shortly afterwards, vocalist Axl Rose took to Twitter to dedicate the run of shows to Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who died in March.“It’s just a simple gesture n’ it’s awkward dealing with the gravity of something like this but in an effort to pay our respects, we’d like to dedicate this tour to our friend Taylor Hawkins,” wrote Rose.“Taylor was a really great guy and it was always great to see him! He was a great n’ always welcome part of touring these last few years! This is such a horrible thing and our hearts go out to his family, friends, band mates and everyone who loves him.”pic.twitter.com/2XARyYUtTO— Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 16, 2022In 2019, Hawkins revealed he was once approached by Rose to join Guns N’ Roses following the exit of the original members but turned him down, following advice from Queen drummer Roger Taylor.“He said, ‘I see you and Dave (Grohl) onstage and there’s something you can’t buy there. There’s something between you guys that might not be there with Axl Rose.’ And he was right,’” Hawkins explained.The Foos sticksman continued: “For all our trials and tribulations, Dave is like a brother.