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A POPULAR Netflix star has died after a tragic accident saw the actor fall from a building. The death of Chinese household favourite Yu Menglong, 37, has shocked fans across Asia. GettyActor Yu Menglong has tragically died[/caption] Yu Menglong was one of China’s most recognisable celebrities, starring in fantasy romance Eternal Love. More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
A YOUNG woman has opened up on ditching Scotland to live in Greece. Jess, 30, now lives in a small village that’s a two hour drive from Athens. GettyA young woman has opened up on the things she loves and hates about living in Greece[/caption] AlamyWhile Jess, 30, can’t get enough of the sunny weather, there’s something unexpected that has her terrified[/caption] Jess claimed that thanks to the sunshine, she can get her laundry dry within an hourtiktok/@jesss0422 But she’s super scared of the dinosaur-like bugstiktok/@jesss0422 Despite loving the weather, there’s something very unexpected about living abroad that has Jess terrified. Posting on social media, Jess revealed the things she loves the most, as well as the major thing she can’t stand about living in Greece. First things first, the content creator shared one of her favourite things about living abroad – the weather. She got candid on “living in the sun” and said: “Who doesn’t want to spend the majority of the year living in nice weather? “I could go to the beach every single day if I wanted to, and I just know every day is going to be warm.” As a result of the constant sun, Jess loves how she can get her washing “washed and dried all in the same day.” Not only this, but when it comes to food, the blonde beauty is also enjoying the local cuisine. As a result of having coeliac disease, Jess is “always on the hunt for new gluten-free restaurants and bakeries.” Despite this, she claimed that pork souvlaki is her “latest obsession.” However, things aren’t all smooth sailing for Jess, as in a follow-up clip, she got candid on the thing she dislikes most about living in Greece – and it might surprise you. The young woman acknowledged: “People might not see this one as a big deal, but for someone who is terrified of every single bug on the planet, it’s a big one to me – so of course, it is the bugs of Greece. “Please tell me why most of them are the size of dinosaurs – I’ve had a praying mantis on my balcony, I’ve had a massive, some sort of cricket, long-legged, long-bodied thing that attached itself to my clean washing, and I’m currently battling with a lizard.” I want to do this so bad!! TikTok user Jess stressed that a lizard came into her home recently and ran under her sofa and now, she “cannot get it out.” “Apparently the Greeks call it a lucky lizard, but I don’t feel so lucky with it roaming about my house,” she concluded. How easy is it to move abroad? Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving: Notify HMRC about your upcoming move. Let your local authority know and provide a forwarding address. Contact your mortgage and utility providers and bank before leaving. If you have paid enough UK national insurance contributions, you can qualify for a state pension abroad – contact the International Pension Centre. You can sign up to the Royal Mail’s redirection service. If you have outstanding student loans, contact the Student Loans Centre. If you have children, give due notice to childcares and schools. Social media users react Jess’ TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jesss0422, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 66,900 views, 1,444 likes and 78 comments. One person said: “I want to do this so bad!!” Another added: “Oh my gosh I’ve been genuinely thinking of moving abroad to Greece because I’m so sick of England.” A third commented: “Hey. I’m a Welsh girl living in Greece! Nice to hear that someone else is trying to navigate life here!” I could go to the beach every single day if I wanted to, and I just know every day is going to be warm Jess Meanwhile, someone else asked: “Are there many job options in Greece and what is healthcare like?” To this, Jess wrote back and explained: “I think like anywhere people are always looking for the likes of restaurant staff, retail workers…things like that! “My partner owns his own shop so I didn’t have to worry about finding a job! “As for healthcare I’ve not had to use it yet but you do have to pay, it’s not free like the UK!” Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club
A WOMAN has been left mortified after realising what her name will be when she marries her fiancé. Traditionally, the bride takes her new husband’s surname when they wed. Tiktok/@beefy.queefyIzzy explained that she’ll be taking her husband’s name when they tie the knot[/caption] But she said her first name and his surname makes an unfortunate combinationTiktok/@beefy.queefy But in Izzy’s case, it might be worth them rethinking the tradition – as she claimed that the combination of her name and her man’s surname leads to an unfortunate result. “Aren’t you excited to take his last name?” she wrote over the top of a TikTok. She revealed in the accompanying picture that her maiden name is Izzy Trimborn, while saying that her other half is called James Inyet. “Not really,” she added over the next slide, as she claimed that her married moniker will be Izzy Inyet. “Womp womp,” she wrote in the caption. People were quick to comment on the video, with one writing: “Just don’t take his last name, it’s a patriarchal tradition anyway!” “Brilliant, this is on par with Millie Willy,” another giggled. “You could always not take his last name,” a third commented. “Is he in yet is pretty dire?” someone else said. “Girl you win this trend,” another praised. “This is the BEST one I’ve seen,” someone else wrote. “Welcome James Trimborn,” another laughed. While others revealed their own hilarious name stories, with one writing: “My boyfriend’s last name is Hiscock, so my name will be Hannah rose his c**k!” “Our science teacher was ‘Wayne Kerr’ … his parents did him dirty fo’sho,” another added. “This is by far the best one,” a third commented. “I’m gonna be Sophie Brophy haahahhaha.” Our wedding guides Got a number of weddings coming up? Get ready with our wedding guides. The best high street bridesmaid dresses that we’re loving The best high street wedding dresses What to wear to a summer wedding What to wear to a winter wedding “There was a woman in my village growing up called Eileen Dover,” someone else wrote. “Her son is called Alan but obviously we all call him Ben!” “My grandparents’ house is called Izzy inn,” another laughed.
LIAM Hemsworth has revealed that he’s engaged to his model girlfriend, six years after splitting from Miley Cyrus. The actor and and his Australian beauty Gabriella Brooks are typically pretty off-the-radar regarding their dating life. Liam Hemsworth has revealed that he’s engaged to his model girlfriend Gabriella shared a close up of the ring But Gabriella, 29, confirmed the exciting news that they were engaged on social media on Friday. She shared some black and white snaps of them together and captioned them with a white heart emoji. On her engagement finger, fans were quick to notice a big diamond ring, and she posted a close up snap of it while resting her hand on a bed, in another confirmation.
MY childhood was filled with Tesco’s own ketchup and baked beans as my parents drilled into me that that brand does not equal best. To some it might sound like a army-like boot camp – but for me it’s a supermarket ritual that I always stick to. Darren FletcherConsumer News Editor Ellie Smitherman shares why she refuses to shop branded goods[/caption] Cereal, pasta, baked beans, biscuits, sauces, even things like cheese or yoghurt – if there’s a non-branded equivalent, I’ll buy it. You might think I’m tight with money, but it’s because I genuinely see no point in paying for a logo. We’ve been sold the idea that brands equal quality. They don’t. I think it’s a complete scam. They just equal consistency – and a higher price tag. In many cases, the own-brand and the branded item are made in the same factory, with almost identical recipes. The swaps you can make while you cruise the aisles are closely guarded secrets. Supermarkets and brands don’t want you to figure it out – but many of us have. Shoppers have worked out, for instance, that Hula Hoops (Sainsbury’s, £2.35) and Snackrite’s Potato Hoops (Aldi, £1.55) are made in the same place. One of the earliest big brands to start producing knock-off versions of its own products was Weetabix. The company behind the cereal has been allegedly making Tesco and Asda’s versions since 2017. The only difference is the packaging and perception that a big name carries. And for that, we’re often paying double. It’s not just a matter of opinion, the maths doesn’t lie. Here are the products I always buy own-brand that taste identical, if not better than the pricey branded version – and how you can too. The big swaps that save me cash So let’s talk numbers…A tin of Heinz beans costs £1.40 at the majority of supermarkets, but the own-brand version? A measly 42p. Multiply that kind of saving across a whole shop and suddenly you’re looking at an extra £15 to £20 in your pocket each week. That’s not pennies – that’s real money over time. Money that I know I’d rather spend elsewhere. Some other classic branded items I’d never pick up in the supermarket, maybe not until I win the lottery anyway, are cheese. Cathedral City might cost £5, but Aldi’s or Lidl’s versions are just as good for half the price. Even the likes of Tesco and M&S beat the brand on price and taste. Cereal is another huge aisle that shoppers are frequently throwing their money away on. I can’t understand why someone would spend £2.29 on a box of Kellogg’s Cornflakes when Tesco’s actually taste better and for just 88p? AND it’s a bigger box too. Ketchup and pasta sauces are often indistinguishable from Heinz and Dolmio, yet branded options cost 30% more. While Sainsbury’s digestives cost just 59p compared to the over-inflated £1.90 you’re paying for the McVitie’s packaging (and a smaller pack too). SUN GRAPHICS/ TESCO Branded doesn’t mean better Here’s the truth – in our blind taste tests our expert tasters often prefer the cheaper own-brand items. It’s not that branded products are better, they’re just more familiar, and that’s why most people reach for them on the shelves. Across various taste tests, supermarket own-brand cheeses are widely considered to be just as good as the big names – but for a fraction of the cost. Aldi‘s baked beans scored a whopping 76% in a blind Which? test, against 72% for Heinz. Even The Sun’s own test branded Lidl’s Batts Tomato Ketchup, £1.05 for 560g, better value and taste than the king of Ketchup. They’ve spent millions convincing us their food is superior, but at the end of the day, a digestive biscuit is a digestive biscuit. Growing up, my parents always bought own-brand everything – cereal, pasta, even toothpaste. It wasn’t until I started noticing other kids’ packed lunches or went to friends’ houses that I realised this wasn’t the “norm”. But honestly, I’m glad I was raised that way. It taught me to shop smart and not waste money on flashy packaging or a big name. This allows me to spend on the things I want to or that I consider worth it, like branded hair care or make-up. The easiest way to make the change & secret codes to look for If you’re looking to start shopping smart and make the move to non-branded groceries, it’s easier than you think. Online, you can filter your results by brand when you search for items to ‘Tesco’ or ‘Sainsbury’s’ for example. It’s easier than ever to find cheaper supermarket-own items; chains have their own version of almost ANYTHING these days. Not all of them go as heavy on the “dupes” as Aldi, but you just have to know what you’re looking for. This is far simpler in big supermarkets, so definitely start there; express and local shops don’t tend to stock as many own-brand items. There is also an easy way to tell which products have come from the same manufacturer – a handy code. This means different products will have the same code if they’ve come out of the same factory. For example, Yeo Valley Butter and Anchor butter are made in the same factory as five own-brand butters. In the 2023 Secrets of the Supermarket Own-Brands documentary, Denise Van Outen, all seven butters have the code GBWQ108, meaning they’ve been produced in the Arla food factory in Wiltshire. How to save money on your supermarket shop THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop. You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced. If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time. Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket. Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too. This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines. Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect. For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50. If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too. Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund. Save £100s without sacrifice Some people think buying own-brand is “settling” or “cheap”, but it’s just not. I still eat well, I still buy fresh, and I still treat myself – but I’m not daft enough to pay extra for a logo. We’re all feeling the pinch right now. Prices are up, bills are rising, and like the saying goes, every penny really does count. So why spend more on branded items when you can save as much as £20 to £30 per week just by switching? That’s hundreds of pounds a month back in your pocket – without sacrificing taste or quality. I’m glad I was raised that way. My parents taught me to shop smart and not waste money on flashy packaging or a big name. I like to think of them as family secrets. Our own brand bargains that you’re a fool for not buying. We’d love to hear from you about your favourite own-brand swaps? Email us Money@the-sun.co.uk. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk. Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
THE Nexon Icons Match returns on Sunday with some of the biggest names from the world of football featuring in Seoul. The huge clash sees 11 legendary attackers face 11 iconic defenders as FC Spear and Shield United go head-to-head. PAWayne Rooney will feature in South Korea[/caption] GettySteven Gerrard will lace up his boots once again[/caption] Last year, Shield United secured a 4-1 victory with Yaya Toure, Clarence Seedorf and Javier Mascherano among the scorers for the champions. FC Spear have bolstered their squad with the likes of Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard now in the ranks as they seek revenge in the South Korean capital. It will be Bale’s first outing on the pitch since he called time on his illustrious career in January 2023. SunSport brings you all the information you need ahead of the star-studded icons match. When is the Nexon Icons Match 2025? The Nexon Icons Match 2025 will take place on Sunday, September 14. Kick off is set to be at 11.30am BST (7.30pm local time). The Seoul World Cup Stadium will host. How to watch Nexon Icons Match 2025 The Nexon Icons Match will be available to watch worldwide on FC Mobile’s in-game broadcast channel. Last year’s edition was also available to watch on EA Sports FC’s official South Korean YouTube channel and will likely be aired on the platform again. Day 1 of the event sees the legends participate in numerous challenges, which will also be available to watch on FC Mobile’s in-game broadcast channel. Nexon Icons Match squads FC Spear Manager: Arsene Wenger Bum Young Lee Gianluigi Buffon Ja Cheol Koo Ki Hyon Seol Bastian Schweinsteiger Clarence Seedorf Eden Hazard Franck Ribery Wayne Rooney Gareth Bale Kaka Steven Gerrard Ronaldinho Thierry Henry Ji Sung Park Didier Drogba Shield United Manager: Rafa Benitez Young Kwang Kim Iker Casillas Alessandro Nesta Michael Carrick Marchisio Gilberto Silva Joo Ho Park Sol Campbell Claude Makelele Ashley Cole Maicon John Arne Riise Nemanja Vidic Carles Puyol Young Pyo Lee Rio Ferdinand
SHARON Osbourne has shared a glimpse into her life without Ozzy – and how she is being helped by Kelly and a winged friend. TV star Sharon – who lost her beloved husband Ozzy in July – has ‘found her smile again’ after getting into falconry with daughter Kelly. kellyosbourne/InstagramThe grieving star has found some comfort handling falcons[/caption] kellyosbourne/InstagramThe star managed a smile while taking part in the unique hobby[/caption] Alongside the heart-warming clip, Kelly said: “Today I introduced my mum to falconry and she loved it! Thank you @gerardsulter for putting a smile on my mum’s face too!” “Mum, put your hand out,” Kelly instructs in the video. Wearing a checked shirt, jeans and a leopard-print hat with dark-rimmed glasses, Ozzy’s daughter exudes the confidence of a professional owl handler. As Sharon receives the bird, she regretfully says: “I don’t have anything to give you. Come on.” Fans praised the sight and wrote: “There she is!!!! We’ve all missed seeing Sharon. Thank you Kelly.” “Absolutely love this! So glad you both have somewhat of a distraction,” penned a second. “So happy to see this! All the positive and healing vibes to you and your family,” remarked a third. A fourth shared: “Spiritually, the owl symbolises wisdom, intuition, and a connection to the spirit world due to its nocturnal nature and ability to see in the dark. Lovely that your mum enjoyed it too.” “I love this family more so for being so real, honest and vulnerable for all to see. The Osbourne’s have always embraced imperfection. They also embraced love,” praised a fifth. Dressed in black with a white T-shirt, the star looked calm in the open field surrounded by dark skies. Kelly previously shared a photo of herself with an owl and explained: “In all my sadness and grief I have found something that truly makes me happy! “I never thought I would find my smile again through falconry but I did. I absolutely love being with the birds!” Last month, The Sun revealed how a documentary into the late star’s life had suddenly been pulled. The special, which was called Coming Home, mysteriously vanished from the BBC schedule just 11 days after it was announced. Filmed over three years, the documentary gave “unique and intimate access” to the whole family, including Ozzy, Sharon, 72, son Jack, 39, and daughter Kelly, 39. It documents the late rocker’s life as he tried to peruse his dream of moving permanently back to the UK, after living in LA for decades. The moving film was originally going to be called Home to Roost, however the project moved in a different direction as Ozzy’s health deteriorated. Ozzy’s family, friends and fans were left devastated when it was revealed the heavy metal star had died aged 76 on July 22. Speaking about postponing the documentary, a BBC spokesperson told The Sun: “Our sympathies are with the Osbourne family at this difficult time. “We are respecting the family’s wishes to wait a bit longer before airing this very special film. “The new tx date will be confirmed shortly.” kellyosbourne/InstagramSharon has been seen for the first time since the funeral[/caption] kellyosbourne/InstagramKelly has introduced her mum to the world of owls[/caption] GettyA happy Ozzy and Sharon on the red carpet in 2020[/caption] Simon JonesThe devastated star was last seen in public at her beloved husband’s funeral[/caption]
MEGAN McKenna was left thrilled as she met country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus at the NTAs, and joined a country star on stage. The 32-year-old is known for her musical talents, having released albums and toured with huge names. InstagramMegan McKenna was left thrilled as she met country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus[/caption] InstagramMegan and Billy met at the NTAs on Wednesday evening[/caption] InstagramMegan performed with country singer Riley Green this week[/caption] Megan has even referred to Billy as her “idol” in past interviews, as well as his daughter Miley. And so the mum-of-one was understandably overjoyed to meet him at the NTAs on Wednesday evening. Sharing a photo alongside Billy while wearing a stunning orange dress, Megan penned: “Highlight of my evening, chatting with @billyraycyrus & telling him I sing country music.” She could be seen linking arms with Miley Cyrus’ famous dad, who rocked a cowboy hat and an all-black outfit. Fans were delighted for Megan in the comments, as one person wrote: “You look amazing… bet you were his highlight!!” And in an exciting music week for Towie star Megan, she was then seen on stage with country singer Riley Green. Megan looked sensational as she dueted with the popular 36-year-old at one of his London gigs. They sang his hit song You Look Like You Love Me, which he typically performs with Ella Langley. Megan got her big break in the music industry back in 2019 when she won The X Factor: Celebrity. After taking home the crown, she bagged herself a record deal with Simon Cowell’s music label Syco. However, just a year later, the record deal collapsed and Megan has revealed that the music mogul called her personally to tell her the heartbreaking news. She told The Mirror: “The label shut down after I won, so it was pretty hard. It was tough because I’d worked so, so hard. But Simon and I had a nice relationship. “He actually rang me – which was crazy, because it’s not every day Simon Cowell rings you – to say that the label was closing down. “He was really nice about it and said, ‘I’m sorry, but you need to find a new home.’ But it’s not an easy thing to do.” The former TOWIE star didn’t end up signing to another music label and instead she released new music independently back in 2022. Although she still performs at gigs, music isn’t at the forefront of Megan’s life, as she is now a mum to her son Landon, who was born last year. She and her husband Oliver Burke tied the knot in a lavish ceremony this Summer at Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire in front of their loved ones. The family-of-three now reside in Berlin, Germany as Oliver is signed to a football team out there, but Megan is still back and forth to London for career opportunities and to see her family. InstagramMegan looked sensational as she dueted with the popular 36-year-old at one of his London gigs[/caption] instagramThe former TOWIE star didn’t end up signing to another music label[/caption]
NESTLÉ will once again make a big change to Quality Street tubs again and shoppers will be divided. For the second year running, the iconic Christmas chocolates will be sold in paper tubs. The tubs feature a “re-close” mechanism that ensures the lid can be securely sealed even after opening The eco-friendly octagonal tubs will be rolled out across select Tesco stores starting from October, The Sun can reveal. A Nestle spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to confirm that Quality Street is bringing back paper tubs in selected Tesco stores this Christmas. “The brand continues to evaluate the tub’s popularity with shoppers, maintaining a view on innovative ways to improve the sustainability of its packaging.” The confectionery giant first rolled out the new tubs last Christmas, and the move left shoppers divided. Commenting on a social media post debuting the new box, one shopper said: “Just when we thought we couldn’t sink any lower as a nation”. While another said the decision has taken “the sparkle and excitement out of Christmas”. “Hate it. No joy left,” they added. But some shoppers praised the sustainable move from the company. “Awesome work Nestle,” said one customer last year. It is important to note that shoppers can still pick up the regular plastic tubs if they wish. It comes after Quality Street chocolate wrappers were changed for sustainability reasons in October 2022. The iconic brightly coloured plastic and foil wrappers that had encased its famous chocolates for 86 years were replaced with a more understated form of waxed paper. Nestle has a goal to make all of its packaging recyclable by 2025. Changing chocolate And this is not the only change to Quality Street tubs this Christmas. Nestle has slashed the size of the purple tubs from 600g to 550g. The new purple tubs have approximately 57 chocolates – down from 63. A Nestlé spokesperson cited the cost of manufacturing, “ingredients and transport” for the cut. And Celebrations maker Mars has once again slashed the size of its iconic red tub from 550g to 500g – equal to a reduction of around five sweets. It marks the second year in a row the confectionery giant has slimmed down the festive treat. Last Christmas, the tubs featuring miniature pieces of Twix, Milkyway and Bounty, were reduced in size from 600g to 550g. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs… Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars. Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere. Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers – supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they’ve been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars – most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you’ve got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
BRITS have weighed in to reveal their favourite city breaks across Europe and the top spot has £30 return flights. British holidaymakers ranked their top city breaks based on food and drink, accommodation, cultural sights and attractions, shopping, ease of getting around, lack of crowds and value for money. AlamyBrits have named their top city breaks and super cheap city secured the top spot[/caption] AlamyKrakow was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978 and was the only destination to score five stars for value for money[/caption] In the survey conducted by Which?, Krakow in Poland achieved the top spot, with an impressive overall score of 92 per cent. This marks the fifth year the Polish city has come out on top. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, Krakow was the only destination to score five stars for value for money. On average, accommodation in the city costs just £86 per night. And if you want a beer, you can pick one up for around 15 zł (£3.05) in the Market Square, a historic spot in the city. If you fancy a bevvy to take back to your accommodation, then you can grab a beer at the supermarket for as low as 3 zł (61p). Flights are cheap as well, with a return ticket from London costing as little as £30 for October. The city also scored four stars for its cultural attractions. In the Old Town, travellers will find numerous beautiful buildings that have intriguing pasts and now house many cafes and restaurants. For example, head to Rynek Główny and you will find a number of museums and landmarks, such as St Mary’s Basilica, which has Gothic spires, a famous wooden altarpiece inside and each day there is even a trumpet call. You can also visit one of Krakow’s newest museums, Rynek Underground, which sits underneath the main square and is home to multiple excavated foundations, that date back to when Krakow was first discovered. For some retail therapy, venture to Cloth Hall, which is often noted as the world’s oldest shopping mall and sells a lot of amber jewellery, which Poland is famous for. If you want to explore further afield as well, Krakow is only a 40-minute drive from Auschwitz – the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps and extermination centre, which was used during World War II. Travel writer, Rob Crossan told Sun Travel that ‘Bar Singer’ is a great spot to visit in Krakow. He said: “Every table in this bar has a vintage sewing machine on it and it really gets wild late at night. Much dancing on tables.” And ‘Bar Wodka’ is another good choice. He added: “[It] has the largest choice of vodka I’ve ever seen anywhere. “I think I had hazelnut vodka when I went there though there must be at least 99 other flavours.” AlamyThe city has many historical spots to explore including a quaint Old Town and Market Town[/caption] As for sightseeing, Rob revealed that the most interesting museum is Oscar Schindler’s factory, which is now a memorial for Holocaust victims. And if you want to grab a bite, head to Grandma’s Kitchen. Rob said: “I liked the pierogi with potatoes, cottage cheese and sour cream the best.” He added: “Krakow is just a great city for walking around really. “You can’t miss the Gothic spires of St. Mary’s Basilica and the Renaissance style Cloth Hall is right by what I think is Europe’s largest medieval square. “There are so many streets lined with Art Nouveau townhouses and in Kazimierz, the old synagogues are right next to modern cafés.” The city that then came in second was Venice in Italy, scoring 90 per cent and was awarded five stars for its accommodation, cultural sights and attractions. Yet, the city was found to be more on the expensive side achieving just two stars for value, with a one-night stay costing around £132 on average. GettyVenice in Italy then came in second place and was awarded five stars for accommodation[/caption] And it also scored only one star for crowds. Two cities came in third place – Valencia in Spain and the Austrian capital, Vienna – both scoring 89 per cent. Valencia is Spain’s third largest city and is loved for its food and drink, scoring five stars in the Which survey. The city also scored four stars for ease of getting around and it achieved the title of best value city in Spain, alongside Malaga, with an average one night staying costing £106. On the other hand, Vienna was described by one survey respondent as “Disneyland for adults”, also achieving five stars for ease of getting around, food and drink, cultural sights and tourist attractions. Yet, the city also gained three stars for value for money with a night’s stay costing around £104 a night. Istanbul was new to the top five, with an overall score of 88 per cent and also achieving a full five stars for food and drink and cultural sights. Istanbul also has one of the lowest costs for a night stay at just £68 on average. GettyAnd Istanbul in Turkey, was new to the top five scoring 88 per cent overall[/caption] Naomi Leach, deputy editor of Which? travel said: “Whether you are looking for culture, art, history or top gastronomy, there are several European cities that deliver. “Book ahead and choose to visit off season to secure the best prices. “British holidaymakers who look beyond the most famous destinations, can find great value for money in foodie escapes, such as Krakow and Valencia. “Despite the crowds, classic city breaks Venice and Vienna scored highly with visitors due to their unparalleled cultural attractions.” Full list of the top rated European cities, according to Which? HERE is the full list of the top European city breaks, according to British travellers... Krakow, Poland Venice, Italy Valencia, Spain Vienna, Austria Istanbul, Turkey Seville, Spain Bordeaux, France Prague, Czech Republic Berlin, Germany Budapest, Hungary Florence, Italy Funchal, Portugal Rome, Italy Nice, France Verona, Italy Hamburg, Germany Madrid, Spain Paris, France Porto, Portugal Stockholm, Sweden Bergen, Norway Malaga, Spain Valletta, Malta Barcelona, Spain Bruges, Belgium Ghent, Belgium Copenhagen, Denmark Lisbon, Portugal Munich, Germany Athens, Greece Oslo, Norway Riga, Latvia Bologna, Italy Dubrovnik, Croatia Milan, Italy Amsterdam, The Netherlands Brussels, Belgium Cologne, Germany Dublin, Ireland These are six of Europe’s cheapest beach resorts from royal towns to ‘golden coastlines’ – and cheap last minute autumn deals. Plus, Europe’s happiest city is getting more cheap flights from the UK. GettyReturn flights to Krakow cost as little as £30 per person[/caption]
CARLOS ALCARAZ’S new love interest Brooks Nader was ALSO dating Jannik Sinner during the US Open. That is according to bombshell reports from American outlet Page Six, which claim the 28-year-old Sports Illustrated model was playing both sides of last week’s US Open final. GettyBrooks Nader reportedly dated both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz during the US Open[/caption] GettyNader, 28, was spotted multiple times at the US Open – fuelling rumours of a tennis romance[/caption] Shutterstock EditorialThe American model has since seen a relationship with Alcaraz confirmed by her sister[/caption] APAlcaraz has been extensively linked with a romance to Emma Raducanu in recent months[/caption] GettySinner seems to have lost more than just the US Open final in the last week[/caption] Confirmation that Nader was seeing US Open champion Alcaraz caused confusion for many on Wednesday after rumours of a romance with his big rival Sinner had swirled throughout the tournament. It began when Brooks’ sister Grace Ann Nader told Sirius XM’s Page Six radio that the supermodel had various athletes sliding into her DMs. She hinted at the identity of one such suitor, saying the messages came from “Every field and court, not the NBA court,” before elaborating that the mystery man’s identity “rhymes with winner.” Brooks played coy on the subject when quizzed by Jimmy Kimmel on his show, after being seen at the US Open with Stephen Colbert and his wife, but hinted that links to the Italian tennis star were “close.” “Ask Stephen what match we were at, I don’t think [Sinner] was playing at that one. “You’re warm, but we weren’t at that match.” Instead, the 28-year-old was watching Alcaraz defeat Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets to book his spot in the quarter-finals. But confirmation of her romantic interest in Alcaraz does not discount rumours of her also testing the waters with his rival. Some confusion was finally alleviated when Grace Ann seemingly confirmed the Alcaraz rumours at Raising Cane’s New York Fashion Week show earlier this week. When asked about a romantic link between her sister and the Spanish phenom, she said: “The rumours are true. GettyNader rose to fame in part for being a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model[/caption] The model is known for her daring outfit choices GettyNader boasts 1.7 million Instagram followers[/caption] GettyThe TV personality has had a string of high-profile romances[/caption] “Dating is such a loose term. But I do know he’s the man of the hour.” The 22-year-old tennis star has seen fans speculate as to his dating life before, with rumours circling that he was courting British star Emma Raducanu. If there was anything there, it seems dead in the water now as the six-time Grand Slam winner has seemingly found a new flame. On whether she has met Alcaraz yet, Grace Ann added: “I’m dying to. Such a cutie.” In the end it appears the Spaniard has won this battle both on the court and off it. Not only has he got the girl, but he got the silverware in a thrilling US Open final in New York on Sunday. Nader has had a series of high-profile relationships since rising to fame. She got officially divorced from billionaire Billy Haire earlier this year and was briefly rumoured to be seeing Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece and Denmark. She endured a publicised break-up earlier this year with her former Dancing With the Stars co-star Gleb Savchenko, which she touches on in her family’s new reality show ‘Love Thy Nader’.
DRIVERS have been warned of nightmare delays after a horror crash on the M4. The major motorway has been shut down in both directions near Bridgend, Wales. Lane three is closed in both directions between Junction 36 for Sarn and Junction 35 for Pencoed. A broken down vehicle on the M4 Prince of Wales bridge eastbound has also sparked delays. Traffic monitoring system Inrix is warning of building traffic from Junction 36 A4061 to Junction 35 A473. There are also mounting queues on the Prince of Wales bridge from Junction 23 M48 to Junction 22 M49. This is due to an earlier broken down car and heavy rain this morning. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “We’re at the scene of a collision on the M4, Bridgend. “Lane 3 is closed in both directions between Junction 36 for Sarn and Junction 35 for Pencoed. “Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We’re grateful for your patience.” Drivers have been warned of traffic chaos on the M4 this morning More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
THIS is the harrowing moment an ex-boyfriend slashes a prison officer’s throat with a Stanley knife after lying in wait outside her home. Prison officer Rosie Niessen, 28, was ambushed by her ex in broad daylight as he attempted to kill her. Doorbell footage shared by Rosie Niessen shows the moment her ex Simon Scrimshaw ambushed her outside her homeSWNS SWNSThe horrifying video sees Scrimshaw stalk Rosie down before slashing her throat[/caption] Rosie was left with injuries across her face and neck after the horrific attackSWNS Simon Scrimshaw, then 50, hid in the bushes outside Niessen’s home in March 2023 as she left for work in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire at 6.40am. Rosie, who has a daughter with Scrimshaw, has now bravely released appalling doorbell camera footage showing the horror of what happened that morning. Wearing a balaclava, Scrimshaw is shown appearing from his hiding spot before running up behind Rosie. As she reached the end of her driveway, he grabbed her and pulled back her head before hacking at her neck with a Stanley blade while wrestling her to the ground. She can be heard screaming “what are you doing?” and “stop, help me” as the attack unfolded. Rosie bravely fought back against Scrimshaw who inflicted devastating injuries to her throat, face and hands as she tried to defend herself. Her courageous dad, Roberto, heard Rosie’s screams and raced out, jumping on Scrimshaw in a desperate attempt to protect his daughter. He was stabbed in the right thigh before Scrimshaw fled which later required 50 stitches in his leg. A passer-by alerted the emergency services, and Rosie and her dad were rushed to Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham. There, Rosie had a CT scan and surgeons glued and stitched her wounds with doctors saying she was “lucky to be alive”. A neighbour called the police after witnessing the attack and Scrimshaw was later arrested. Rosie met Scrimshaw in 2017 and they entered an on-off romantic relationship which ended in 2022 – the pair had a daughter during that time. She told The Sun last year that Scrimshaw had harassed and even strangled her on a previous occasion. According to the Mail, they were due to appear at a family court two days after the attack as Rosie had applied for a court order to keep him away from her. Rosie told the newspaper she was in “shock” and said she “could hear rustling” before Scrimshaw came at her with the blade. Scrimshaw was jailed for 28 years in January 2024 after being convicted of attempted murder and grievous bodily harmSWNS Rosie left her job after struggling with both the physical and mental scars inflicted upon her by Scrimshaw The pair met in 2017 and had an on-off romantic relationship which ended in 2022 She said that she protected her neck on “instinct” as she defended herself. “Imagine if I did die or didn’t defend myself as I did,” she added. “They said I was in a pool of blood. They didn’t know I was going to make it.” Rosie had to leave her job since the attack and has struggled with both the physical and mental scars inflicted upon her by Scrimshaw. She said he had “taken everything from me” and branded Scrimshaw a “monster”. Scrimshaw was jailed for 28 years in January 2024 after being convicted of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm, with a further four on license. He was also ordered not to contact Rosie and was given a lifetime restraining order. Now, Rosie is speaking out to raise awareness of domestic violence.
BRITISH YouTube rapper Yung Filly, who is facing trial over sexual assault charges, has been given permission to travel back to the UK. Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos – known online as Yung Filly – is facing charges of rape, sexual assault and assault in Perth, Australia. GettyYung Filly will return to the UK for Christmas[/caption] EPAFilly is set to stand trial in July next year[/caption] On Friday, he faced a court in the Western Australian capital, where he was given permission to travel back to the UK for the Christmas period. The 30-year-old rapper is on bail awaiting trial over the allegations that he choked, raped and assaulted a woman in Perth while he was touring Australia last year. He was extradited from Brisbane to Perth by detectives 11 days after the alleged assault, which is said to have occurred inside a Perth hotel room. He entered a not guilty plea to rape, choking and assault charges, but has yet to enter a plea on two further rape charges. He has been ordered to stand trial in the Perth District Court in July 2026. In court on Friday, Filly successfully had his bail conditions amended to be able to travel home for Christmas. Judge Gary Massey approved his request, meaning the accused rapist can leave Perth on Tuesday. He was ordered to return to Western Australia on January 7 next year, where he will be required to hand over his passport the following day. When he left court on Friday afternoon, a man approached the rapper and stuck both middle fingers up at him. Filly fled to a black Mercedes van waiting for him outside the court. Despite being allowed to return home for the holiday period, the YouTube star’s bail conditions remain strict. He was required to pay a surety of £50,000 ($100,000 AUD) to the court, as well the existing £50,000 personal undertaking he had already provided. He is required to reside at a Kent address for the duration of his stay in the UK and must have location services switched on his electronic devices at all times. He is also restricted from commenting about his charges on social media. The new bail conditions come after the YouTuber was banned from leaving Australia in October last year. Prior to Friday, he has been required to report to Perth police station on a regular basis. Since being charged, Filly has been axed from several brand and company collaborations and appearances. The Football Association (FA) pulled an online cookery show featuring the YouTuber. Filly had filmed a show with the FA and M&S, however when the allegations surfaced, they decided not to air the episodes. Clothing brand ASOS have also pulled adverts and lines revolved around Filly as Heinz deleted various TikTok videos featuring the popular online celebrity. The rapper could land back in the UK as early as next Wednesday. GettyThe rapper could touch down in the UK as soon as next week[/caption]
MANCHESTER UNITED and Manchester City are set to lock horns once again this Sunday for the 197th Manchester Derby. And it has now been three transfer windows since the FA Cup final in 2024, which saw United beat City 2-1 to claim revenge on a City victory the year before. GettyMan Utd beat Man City in the FA Cup final in 2024[/caption] GettyBut half the stars from the squads that day have now departed[/caption] ReutersThere have been major rebuilds at both clubs[/caption] But there has been plenty of change in both club squads since that Wembley showdown. Winners United only have SEVEN players out of their entire matchday squad remaining at the club, with another huge rebuild project being undertaken by part-owners, Ineos. The changes have been less dramatic for the Etihad side, who still won the Premier League in the 2023/24 campaign. But a major drop-off in performance last year compared to previously lofty standards prompted City chiefs to splash the cash on some new arrivals in the winter and this summer. Below, SunSport has taken a look at the changes to both sides, with only 21 of the 40 players in the teams for that Wembley showdown no longer playing their football in Manchester. Starting off with the winners, United have seen 13 out of the 20 players in the squad, plus manager Erik ten Hag, depart since then. Goalkeeper Andre Onana‘s United exit was confirmed on Thursday evening as he joined Trabzonspor after losing his place and falling out with current manager Ruben Amorim. Both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Raphael Varane left United the summer after lifting the Cup, with the right-back heading to West Ham and centre-back going to Como before retiring due to a knee injury. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot both remain at the club, but Martinez is once again sidelined and Dalot has lost his starting position. Sofyan Amrabat‘s loan from Fiorentina was not made permanent, while midfield partner – and goalscorer on the day – Kobbie Mainoo is still at United but pushed for a loan over fear of a lack of minutes. Fellow United goalscorer Alejandro Garnacho departed for Chelsea this summer after throwing his toys out the pram for not being selected in the starting XI of United’s Europa League defeat to Tottenham. He has joined Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay through the exit door, while Bruno Fernandes is still a core figure at United. Only three players on the Red Devils bench, Altay Bayindir, Amad Diallo and Mason Mount, are still at the club. Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen all left this summer, with Evans retiring from football to take up a coaching role at United, while Rasmus Hojlund, Willy Kambwala and Antony have all left as well. Man Utd player status since 2024 FA Cup final Erik ten Hag - Sacked. Without club Andre Onana – Left. On loan at Trabzonspor Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Left. Now plays for West Ham Raphael Varane – Retired Lisandro Martinez – Still at club Diogo Dalot – Still at club Kobbie Mainoo – Still at club Sofyan Amrabat – Left. Loan from Fiorentina not made permanent Alejandro Garnacho – Left. Now plays for Chelsea Marcus Rashford – Left. On loan at Barcelona Bruno Fernandes – Still at club Scott McTominay – Left. Now plays for Napoli Subs Altay Bayindir – Still at club Victor Lindelof – Left. Now plays for Aston Villa Jonny Evans – Left. Retired Willy Kambwala – Left. Now plays for Villarreal Mason Mount – Still at club Christian Eriksen – Left. Now plays for Wolfsburg Amad Diallo – Still at club Rasmus Hojlund – Left. On loan at Napoli Antony – Left. Now plays for Real Betis Meanwhile, in the City camp, Pep Guardiola remains the head honcho, but oversaw a big dip in performance from his ageing squad last season before he sanctioned the departure of a number of core players. Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne are the most high-profile exits, and the only ones from the starting XI, with Walker now at Burnley and De Bruyne team-mates with McTominay and Hojlund at Napoli. On the bench, Scott Carson left but is seeking a new club, as exclusively revealed by SunSport. Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish both left on loan to Inter Milan and Everton respectively, while Julian Alvarez forced a transfer to Atletico Madrid after the Cup final. The rest, including City goalscorer Jeremy Doku, are hoping to be part of a new dynasty at the club. In all, United and City spent the best part of a BILLION POUNDS – £819million to be exact – on new stars in the three transfer windows since the 2024 Wembley showpiece. United are narrowly responsible for the majority of this spending, having spent £429m trying to build a new team, including £200m on a new attack this summer alone. City have splashed £390m on their own rebuild, adding the physicality lost with the decline of De Bruyne, Walker and co. The loss of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri to an ACL injury last season also doubtless hurt City, but his return will be like a key new signing this season. And this Sunday, the two clubs will now need to put their money where their mouth is as they aim to kick-start their campaigns after stuttering starts to the season. Man City player status since 2024 FA Cup final Pep Guardiola - Still at club Stefan Ortega – Still at club Kyle Walker – Left. Now plays at Burnley John Stones – Still at club Nathan Ake – Still at club Josko Gvardiol – Still at club Rodri – Still at club Mateo Kovacic – Still at club Bernardo Silva – Still at club Kevin De Bruyne – Left. Now plays for Napoli Phil Foden – Still at club Erling Haaland – Still at club Subs Scott Carson – Left. Free agent Ruben Dias – Still at club Manuel Akanji – Left. On loan at Inter Milan Rico Lewis – Still at club Jack Grealish – Left. On loan at Everton Jeremy Doku – Still at club Matheus Nunes – Still at club Oscar Bobb – Still at club Julian Alvarez – Left. Now plays for Atletico Madrid
DAKOTA Johnson turned heads as she stunned in a totally see-through lace dress when she stepped out for a charity event last night. The actress, 35, was among the stars attending the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner in New York. Dakota looked incredible in see-through lace at a charity eventSplash She cheekily flashed her bum at the cameras while looking over her shoulderSplash Dakota made sure all eyes were on her at the event last nightSplash Dakota left nothing to the imagination while posing for photos at the event, showing off her black underwear through the material. In one snap, the Fifty Shades of Grey star cheekily flashed her bum at the cameras while gazing back over her shoulder. Dakota – who split from Coldplay’s Chris Martin earlier this year – recently made a very honest confession about her sex life. Promoting her new romantic comedy Materialists, Dakota admitted: “I don’t have to psych myself up for sex scenes. I’m always psyched up for sex! ” Dakota also opened up about her relationship with mother Melanie Griffith, 67 — who starred in 1988 hit Working Girl — on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast. She said: “My mom raised me to be really, really proud of my body and love my body. “So I’ve always felt so grateful for that, especially in my work because I can use it and it feels real. “I think it was the way she spoke about it with me. She also talked to me about sex and how precious and important it is.” Dakota added: “She’s a generous person. She’s extremely generous. If you said to her, ‘I love your shirt’, she’d take it off. Mostly because she loves to be naked and has great t*ts.” The end of Dakota and 48-year-old fiancé Chris’s eight-year romance was confirmed in June. A source said: “She wanted her relationship to work and is finding it hard. “Dakota not only loves Chris, but his two kids, and that loss feels incredibly painful.”
A WOMAN has found herself brutally mum-shamed after giving her four-year-old daughter a full set of acrylic nails. Jess was targeted by trolls after sharing a video on TikTok of herself giving her little girl a French manicure, complete with sparkly gold bows. A mum has been shamed after giving her four-year-old daughter a full set of acrylic nailsTikTok/@jessnailedyou She opted for a French manicure, complete with little gold bowsTikTok/@jessnailedyou Her daughter looked thrilled with her new nails, as Jess said in the clip that she’ll be turning five in a month, and has been asking her to do her nails “forever”. “Considering next week is her first official day of school I decided to let her get her nails done,” she said. “MY daughter, MY rules,” Jess added in the caption. “Do with your kids as YOU please!” And, as she’d predicted, the comments section on the clip was immediately filled with people taking aim at Jess over the decision. “That is so bad for her natural nails, coming from a nail tech herself,” one wrote. “Doing her nails at a young age is dangerous,” another insisted. “Just why?” a third questioned. “Absolutely not!!!!!” someone else raged. “This cannot be the new generation of parents,” another sighed. “Absolutely NOT,” someone else commented. “I was a young mum I had my son at 18, while all OTHER crazy young moms where doing crazy things LIKE THIS! “A young mum immaturity is just SIMPLE STUPIDITY.” “Kids have nothing to look forward to anymore,” another admitted. “Have you ever smashed your finger or caught your nail on something with an acrylic on?” someone else asked. “I’m sorry but I do this often enough as a conscious adult… that poor baby could rip her nail bed off so easily and it’s so so avoidable… by letting her BE A CHILD.” What age can you take kid to get their nails done? MUMS have sparked controversy after allowing their kids to get acrylic nails. But just how old do they have to be to be allowed to get them done legally. According to the National Occupational Standards, anyone under the age of 16 has to be accompanied by an adult. They also need written consent from a parents or guardian. It’s also a good idea to check that the salon you’re planning to go to – just to ask if they offer services to children. “This is not good for her at all,” another agreed. “How do you not think about the issues that this can bring for her?” However, others defended Jess, and insisted they’d be taking their daughters for manicures ASAP. “Y’all need to calm down from a certified baddie with acrylics at 7 years old. I turned out just fine,” one wrote. “My daughter is 10 months and I already want to take her to get her toes done,” another laughed. “When your mum is a nail tech, I really don’t see nothing wrong with it once in a while,” someone else said. “Like a little treat!” “I need to learn how to do nails, I have 2 daughters,” another said. “I was around the same age when my my mum let me get my first set of short acrylic nails,” someone else commented. “Literally nothing wrong with it!” “So cute! I’m about to wake my daughter up and do hers,” another laughed. “Period!! She’s going to have bomb nails for life!!” someone else laughed.
CHARLIE Kirk’s heartbroken widow Erika Frantzve was seen for the first time since her husband’s shocking assassination. The 31-year-old former Miss Arizona arrived in Phoenix on Thursday night alongside Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha. ReutersUS Vice President JD Vance, his wife Usha and Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Frantzve exit Air Force Two[/caption] ReutersThe body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is carried from Air Force Two[/caption] MAGAVoice/XUS Vice President JD Vance carries Charlie Kirk’s coffin off Air Force Two[/caption] InstagramCharlie Kirk and Erika Frantzve had two young children together[/caption] Wearing dark sunglasses and clutching a rosary, brave Erika descended Air Force Two hand-in-hand with Usha before watching the conservative firebrand’s coffin be transferred to a hearse. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck Wednesday by a sniper who opened fire from a rooftop 200 yards away as he launched his “American Comeback” tour at Utah Valley University. His killer remains on the run. Vance, who cancelled plans to attend a 9/11 commemoration at Ground Zero, personally arranged for Kirk’s casket to be flown to Arizona and stood at Erika’s side throughout the heartbreaking journey. What we know so far: Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University The FBI released pictures of a ‘person of interest’ wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and sunglasses Chilling CCTV shows sniper jump from roof and escape Kirk’s wife Erika is ‘devastated’, Trump says after emotional phone call Brave Erika is seen for the first time alongside JD Vance Trump posthumously awarded Kirk the Medal of Freedom Kirk was warned about safety just months before being killed Elon Musk blamed Democrats for the assassination Eyewitness reveal horror details of fatal shot moment Earlier on Thursday, the 41-year-old vice president helped carry Kirk’s wooden casket onto Air Force Two during a private ceremony at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base in Salt Lake City. Mum-of-two Erika and second lady Usha watched in silence as the coffin was placed aboard. Vance paid tribute to Kirk in a moving post on X, calling him a true friend. He wrote: “Charlie was constantly calling and texting, checking on our family and offering guidance and prayers. “After every event, he would give me a big hug, tell me he was praying for me, and ask me what he could do.” He recalled their unlikely first exchange in 2017 after a TV appearance, describing Kirk as “fascinated by ideas and always willing to learn and change his mind”. “When others were right, he learned from them. When he was right –as he usually was – he was generous. With Charlie, the attitude was never, ‘I told you so.’ But: ‘welcome,’” Vance said. Vance revealed Kirk had even campaigned for him before he ran for the Senate, saying: “no reason to do this, no expectation that I’d go anywhere… He did it because we were friends, and because he was a good man.” APCharlie Kirk speaking before he was shot on Wednesday[/caption] Erika, who married the Turning Point USA founder in 2021, had been in Utah with Kirk’s parents when the assassination unfolded. The couple shared two young children. President Trump told reporters Thursday he had spoken at length with the devastated widow. “I spoke to Erika, his wife. And we had a long talk,” Trump said. “And she’s devastated. She is absolutely devastated, as you can imagine.” InstagramThe former Miss Arizona and the “conservative boy wonder” tied the knot in 2021 after meeting during the Trump years[/caption] Charlie and Erika with their daughter Sarah Rose, three, and baby son, before his assassinationInstagram Instagram/charliekirk1776The Turning Point USA co-founder and his wife Erika often spoke about their love for America, God and family[/caption] Trump confirmed he will attend Kirk’s funeral, calling it an “obligation,” and announced the conservative firebrand would be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It comes as chilling CCTV footage released by the FBI shows the assassin sprinting across the roof of UVU’s Losee Center seconds after firing the fatal shot. The grainy clip captures the suspect — described as a male who “appears to be of college age” — racing across the roof before lowering himself over the edge, leaping down, and blending into the crowd of students. He left behind a palm print, footwear impression, and forearm imprints before vanishing into a wooded area, where investigators later recovered a high-powered bolt action rifle believed to be the murder weapon. FBI agent Robert Bohls confirmed: “I can tell you that we have recovered what we believe is the weapon that was used in yesterday’s shooting… is a high-powered bolt action rifle. “That rifle was recovered in a wooded area where the shooter had fled. The FBI laboratory will be analysing this weapon.” From there, investigators believe the killer slipped into a nearby residential neighborhood. Despite a massive manhunt, officials admit they still “have no idea” who he is. Charlie Kirk’s shooter seen sprinting across the roof on Utah Valley University’s Lossee Center FBI Salt Lake CityThe FBI released pictures of a ‘person of interest’ who allegedly killed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University[/caption] Charlie Kirk’s enemies chose murder over free speech but here’s why they will never kill what he’s unleashed by Harry Cole, Editor-at-Large “WHEN people stop talking, really bad stuff starts,” said Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old father of two and free speech hero cut down by a coward’s bullet. “When marriages stop talking, divorce happens; when civilisations stop talking, civil war ensues”, Kirk riffed in one of his signature video exchanges with a politically opposed stranger. “When you stop having a human connection with someone you disagree with, it becomes a lot easier to want to commit violence against that group,” continued the clean-cut Christian activist who played a critical role tilting millions of college voters towards Donald Trump last year. “We as a culture have to get back to being able to have a reasonable disagreement where violence is not an option.” But his prescient plea was not to be. His enemies chose murder over free speech. The most articulate conservative voice of his generation was silenced by a bullet to the throat that law enforcement last night suggested was engraved with “expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology.” Click here to read the full comment piece The suspect was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, sunglasses, a t-shirt with the American flag and eagle, and a backpack. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with information. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed more than 7,000 tips have poured in and over 200 interviews have been conducted. “We cannot do our job without the public’s help right now,” he said, vowing prosecutors would seek the death penalty once the gunman is caught. More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun Timeline of Charlie Kirk shooting Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10. 11:52 am MDT – The shooter, described as a college-age individual, arrives on campus before maneuvering onto a rooftop. 12:00 pm – Charlie Kirk is scheduled to host a debate in the UVU Fountain Courtyard. 12:10 pm – A shot is fired at Kirk from 200 yards away and hits him in the neck. The event is immediately evacuated and a man is taken into custody. 1:02 pm – President Donald Trump posts a call to pray for Kirk on Truth Social. 1:37 pm – UVU closes campus, cancels classes, and tells students to leave campus immediately. 1:50 pm – Officials confirm Kirk is in critical condition to the Associated Press. 2:40 pm – Trump confirms Kirk has died, hailing him “great, legendary” in a post on Truth Social. 4:21 pm FBI Director Kash Patel shares on X that the ‘subject for the horrific shooting’ is in custody. 4:30 pm – Utah Governor Spencer Cox, speaking at a press conference, brands Kirk’s death a ‘political assassination. Cox adds there is a ‘person of interest’ in custody and a man arrested earlier has been released. 7:59 pm – Patel, the FBI director, confirmed a second subject taken into custody in connection with Kirk’s shooting was released after being interrogated by law enforcement. September 11 7:15 am – Officials hold a press conference where they announce they have “good video” of the suspect and they recovered the “high-action bolt rifle” in the nearby woods.
KATIE Price’s legs looked slimmer than ever as she posed in hotpants with her daughter Princess – and showed off her new lip filler. Katie’s shrinking frame has been a hot topic of conversation recently, and her latest picture shows her looking even thinner. Katie Price/Facebook/BackgridKatie Price’s legs looked slimmer than ever in her latest picture with Princess – as she showed off her lip filler[/caption] Katie’s legs have sparked concern over recent monthsPortsmouth Pride GettyKatie and Princess are getting their relationship back on track[/caption] As Katie and Princess continue to rebuild their relationship, following the fall out over her reality show, they have been spending some time together. Katie is currently on tour with her best pal Kerry Katona, and last night her daughter came along to watch their show. Sharing the moment on social media, the proud mum wrote: “Princess showing her support.” The pair were seen beaming as they posed cheek to cheek. Princess was dressed casually in a comfy white tracksuit, while her glam mum was wearing a sparkly pink jacket and huge tiara hat. In the photo, Katie‘s latest lip filler is on display as she showed off her very full pout. She revealed yesterday that she’d had her lips done again. However, what was very noticeable in the new picture with Princess, is Katie’s extremely thin legs in a pair of tiny hotpants. In the photo, the mum-of-five was sticking out one of pins, showing just how tiny they were. Recently Katie’s shrinking frame has been causing fans to worry. The former glamour model first sparked worry over her tiny frame at the beginning of the year. She previously hit out at critics who shared their concerns over her weight loss and denied she was using skinny jabs. She declared: “I don’t need the Ozempic. I never have done. I’ve always been skinny. Look at old pictures of me. Always been tiny.” Last month, following concern about her weight, Katie stepped on the scales and showed fans the result. She revealed to fans she now weighs under 50kg, which is 7st 8lb – and underweight for her 5’4″ frame. However, with the combined weight of her 2120cc breast implants – which are thought to weigh around 4.87lb each – her implant-free body is closer to 6st 10lb. That puts her BMI at 16.2 which is below the healthy range and in the underweight category (18.5 and under). Katie Price's Surgery: A Timeline 1998 – Katie underwent her first breast augmentation taking her from a natural B cup to a C cup. She also had her first liposuction 1999 – Katie had two more boob jobs in the same year, one taking her from a C cup to a D cup, and then up to an F cup 2006 – Katie went under the knife to take her breasts up to a G cup 2007 – Katie had a rhinoplasty and veneers on her teeth 2008 – Katie stunned fans by reducing her breasts from an F cup to a C cup 2011 – Going back to an F cup, Katie also underwent body-contouring treatment and cheek and lip fillers 2014/5 – Following a nasty infection, Katie had her breast implants removed 2016 – Opting for bigger breasts yet again, Katie had another set of implants, along with implants, Botox and lip fillers 2017 – After a disastrous ‘threading’ facelift, Katie also had her veneers replaced. She also had her eighth boob job taking her to a GG cup 2018 – Katie went under the knife yet again for a facelift 2019 – After jetting to Turkey, Katie had a face, eye and eyelid lift, Brazilian bum lift and a tummy tuck 2020 – Katie has her 12th boob job in Belgium to correct botched surgery and a new set of veneers 2021 – In a complete body overhaul, she opts for eye and lip lifts, liposuction under her chin, fat injected into her bum and full body liposuction 2022 – Katie undergoes another brow and eye lift-and undergoes ‘biggest ever’ boob job in Belgium, her 16th in total 2023 – Opting for a second rhinoplasty, Katie also gets a lip lift at the same time as well as new lip filler throughout the year 2024 – Katie has her 17th boob job in Brussels after revealing she wanted to downsize. She performed at Dublin Pride just days later and surgeons warned the lack of recovery posed a risk of infection
A MASSEUR has been convicted of sexually assaulting five women while working as a posh spa. Ibrahim Ali was working at Nirvana Spa in, Wokingham, Berkshire, when he launched his attacks. The 36-year-old targeted clients who booked back and foot massages between November and December last year. Thames Valley Police charged him with four counts of sexual assault in July this year. He was charged with a further count this month. The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual assault by touching at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He was released on conditional court bail and will be sentenced at Reading Crown Court on November 17. Investigating officer PC Chloe Palmer said: “This guilty plea represents a positive outcome for the victims in this case and reflects the dedication that went into this investigation. “Bringing an offender like Ibrahim Ali to justice demonstrates our ongoing commitment to tackling violence against women. “I am pleased we were able to secure this outcome and provide some sense of closure for the victims.” A masseur has been convicted of sexually assaulting five women while working as a posh spa More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
