PRESIDENT Putin has made no secret of his desire to reunify the former Soviet Union states, many of which are now members of NATO.His social media propaganda campaigns, economic leveraging and military intimidation have been acting to those ends now for at least a decade.So little wonder a nervous Europe has responded with alarm when an Austrian dignitary ‘bent the knee’ to Putin at her wedding.And the act came even as Moscow announced the start of a five-day “snap inspection” ahead of massive new military manoeuvres in Siberia and the Far East.It boasts it is the largest mobilisation of military troops and equipment since the peak of the Cold War in 1981.LARGEST MOBILISATIONThe Moscow Times reports war games dubbed Vostok-2018 (East-2018) will be conducted between September 11 and 15 at the Tsugol training facility in the Trans-Baikal Territory.Russia will be mobilising troops from its Eastern and Central military districts, as well as its Northern … [Read more...] about ‘Charming’ Putin bares his teeth
Man charged with attempted murder after New Eltham hammer attack left mum and daughter fighting for life
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a hammer attack on a mum and daughter. Joe Xuereb, 27, was arrested at his home after the incident in New Eltham, South East London, Scotland Yard said. The two women who were assaulted remain in a critical condition in hospital. City worker Ania Gos, 30, was struck five times and the pair are understood to have undergone six-hour emergency operations. Mr Xuereb was arrested on Sunday afternoon and footage obtained by The Sun shows officers swooping to detain him on Adderley Gardens. Officers remained outside his home today as forensics teams combed the street for evidence. Ania, who lives on the road with her boyfriend Lukas, was being visited by her mother from Poland at the time of the incident. Xuereb lives with his mother three doors down from Ania on the road where the attack took place in New Eltham, South East London. LAWLESS LONDON Three people gunned down in drive-by shooting outside London tube … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder after New Eltham hammer attack left mum and daughter fighting for life
MTV VMAs 2018 red carpet – Jennifer Lopez and Rita Ora win style stakes with plunging necklines and daring thigh-high dress splits
JENNIFER Lopez and Rita Ora won the MTV VMA style stakes with their sensational style choices. Plunging necklines, gowns with thigh-high splits and stunning silver dresses were everywhere you looked on the pink carpet. Jennifer, 49, who won the Vanguard Award at the ceremony in New York’s Radio City Hall, turned heads in her figure-hugging silver gown. Her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez couldn’t take his eyes off the singer as she posed for pictures when she arrived. She wore her long hair loose over her shoulders and accessorised the look with simple diamond jewellery. British pop sensation Rita. 27, took a risk with her incredible black dress but it paid off. Her fans and the fashion pack alike praised her sartorial choice for the ceremony. The black dress was completely sheer and covered in a black, swirling design which covered her modesty. She oozed confidence as she posed for pictures alongside Karlie Kloss. Like J-Lo, Karlie, 26, opted for a silver dress with a large slit … [Read more...] about MTV VMAs 2018 red carpet – Jennifer Lopez and Rita Ora win style stakes with plunging necklines and daring thigh-high dress splits
At least 10 people dead in Italian white-water tragedy
At least 10 people have died in flooding caused by heavy rain in the southern Italian region of Calabria. The tragedy happened on Monday when the level of a raging white-water creek in a deep mountain gorge swelled suddenly after heavy rainfall upstream, officials said. The civil protection department said 18 people were rescued and six of those were injured in the flash rush of water. It was not clear how many people were missing because not all had entered the gorge with official guides and registered. Spotlights were brought to the area so the search could continue during the night. The nationalities of the dead and injured were not immediately known. Most tourists and trekkers who visit the area, in the country's deep south, are Italian. In some places, the Raganello creek, part of the Pollino National Park, is at the bottom of a narrow, one-kilometre-deep gorge in the mountain. Rescue teams used ropes to descend the sides of the mountain to reach the site. Images on national … [Read more...] about At least 10 people dead in Italian white-water tragedy
Cardi B debuts new hair as she teases ‘glimpse’ of baby Kulture at VMAs
Cardi B looked stunning as she made her first appearance since giving birth. The 25-year-old debuted a new pixie crop as she opened the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The rapper, who welcomed a daughter in July, is nominated in 10 categories. And she teased fans who thought they might get a first glimpse of the baby girl. Cardi, who is married to Migos rapper Offset, appeared on stage cradling an object concealed in a towel. But fans anxious to get a first glimpse of the little girl were disappointed when Cardi B revealed she was carrying a Moonman, the statue awarded to VMA winners. She then introduced Canadian singer Shawn Mendes on to the stage, who performed his hit single In My Blood. The first prize of the night, where all categories are gender neutral, was Best Hip-Hop. It was won by Nicki Minaj for her song Chun-Li. … [Read more...] about Cardi B debuts new hair as she teases ‘glimpse’ of baby Kulture at VMAs