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MIKE Pence pleaded for the military to clear the Capitol while Nancy Pelosi begged for help during the riots , but troops weren't sent for an hour. A recently released timeline shows that politicians made the severity of the situation very clear hours before order was restored again in the US Capitol on January 6. The timeline of events, prepared by the Pentagon and obtained by the Associated Press , says then- Vice President Pence pleaded with the acting defense secretary to "clear the Capitol" around 4pm. The former VP made the call as he hid in a secure room while rioters roamed through the building . Elsewhere in the same building, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made similar pleas to military leaders -- asking them to send in the National Guard. The timeline makes it clear that former President Donald Trump was not actively engaged in putting a stop to the riots -- which resulted in the deaths of five people including … [Read more...] about Pence pleaded for military to ‘clear the Capitol’ during riot & Pelosi begged for help but troops were not sent for HOUR

Many of us worry we’re not drinking enough water, exercising enough or getting enough vitamins but sometimes we can overdo it. Natasha Holt asks the experts how to know when you’ve gone too far. Salad “Salad leaves are an excellent low-calorie food. That said, you can’t get by on the green stuff alone,” says Sophie Medlin, dietitian and director atcitydietitians.co.uk. “Salad cannot provide us with all the nutrients we need to live healthily, such as protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Too much can also disrupt digestion and, in extreme cases, make it harder to absorb other important nutrients such as iron. “Make sure you’re keeping your salads balanced by adding things like avocado, olive oil or nuts and seeds and some protein such as chicken, fish, eggs or tofu. "If salad is making up more than 50 per cent of your diet it’s time to rethink.” Water The idea that we need to be drinking eight glasses of water a day has led to many of us thinking you can’t get … [Read more...] about How to know when you’ve had too much of a good thing – from water to sunscreen

Pictures shared with Sky News, taken by survivors of the Palma terror attack in Mozambique, give a graphic illustration of a terrifying three days under fire, surrounded by insurgents. Nearly 200 people - including foreign workers - took refuge in one of the town's hotels. But survivors have told Sky News how they fled for their lives because they felt they'd been abandoned and no one was coming to rescue them. One South African contractor spoke of almost constant shooting and shelling during the three days they were trapped inside the Amarula Lodge in Palma. Wesley Nel filmed on his mobile phone throughout and his footage shows those pinned down in the Lodge - including his brother Adrian and father Greg - lying on the floor of the hotel's upstairs restaurant as a volley of gunfire is heard. Advertisement "The gunfire just didn't stop," Mr Nel said. "The mortars - you're talking about 100's of mortars going off… probably 40 to 50 … [Read more...] about Mozambique: Stark pictures tell horrifying tale of three days under terrorist fire

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH hailed his personal relationship with Frank Lampard - as the Chelsea owner made a first statement on a managerial sacking. The club legend was dismissed on Monday morning following a recent slump in form. He managed 57 Premier League matches with a record of 1.67 points per game, the worst of any Stamford Bridge boss during Abramovich's 18-year era . Lamps departed with the club five points off the top four and still in both the Champions League and FA Cup, beating Luton in his final game in charge. But the owner had seen enough and pulled the trigger - with Thomas Tuchel set to replace him in the dugout . Chelsea fans rarely hear directly from Abramovich , let alone regarding sackings, but he released a public comment upon the sacking of Lampard. The Russian said: "This was a very difficult decision for the club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him. “He is a man … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich’s statement on Frank Lampard Chelsea sacking in FULL as owner speaks for first time about a boss axing

IF you've ever wondered how long you should hold onto bathroom bits, we have all the answers. Drench.co.uk have enlisted their own expertise alongside the know-how of a cleaning expert, Henry Paterson, Senior Operations Executive at Housekeep to reveal how often we should be cleaning and replacing bathroom items. Our bathroom is the second most used room in the home (after the kitchen) and its damp warm environment means you will want to keep germs at bay. It may surprise you to learn that towels should be washed after every three uses, and replaced entirely every one to three years. Henry Paterson, Senior Operations Executive at house cleaning service, Housekeep, advises: “To keep towels hygienic, make sure that they’re hung up to dry fully after each use, preferably in a non-humid environment. "Hang them over a radiator or a towel rack, and definitely don’t leave them in a heap on the floor!” The expert adds: "Wash on a 40-degree wash with your usual … [Read more...] about Expert reveals how often you should clean & replace everything in your bathroom – and you need new towels every 3 years