1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Terrified Love Island star reveals relief after ‘surviving’ hot air balloon ride
A TERRIFIED Love Island star has revealed their relief after ‘surviving’ a hot air balloon ride.
Before the news of the tragic hot air balloon crash in Brazil that left eight people dead was revealed, a former Love Islander’s horror trip was shared with her fans.
TikTokLiberty Poole recently went on a hot air balloon ride[/caption]
She shared her scary experienceTikTok
Just hours before the Brazilian hot air balloon tragedy was revealed, Liberty Poole, 25, shared her scary experience onboard a different hot air balloon.
The former Islander had a bumpy ride which different to what she expected, with her revealing details to fans.
Sharing a video of her hot air balloon ride, Liberty penned: “The unexpected. I ticked it off my bucket list but think it’s going to be a one time only thing lol.”
In the clip, she could be seen lying on floor of the basket.
Loud bangs could be heard before the former Islander jolted.
Screams from other passengers were audible in the video, too.
Fans and pals were quick to react to the scary video.
“Omfg wtf hahahahaba,” said one.
“Nooo definitely not on my bucket list and especially not now,” penned another.
“Thank you so much for sharing, now I will be taking this off the bucket list,” added a third.
“Oh bless you that does not look fun,” wrote a fourth.
“I will happily watch from a distance,” added a fifth.
While a sixth added: “Yea changed my mind.”
And a seventh said: “Definitely not for me.”
In another video about her experience, Liberty said: “I didn’t realise when you get into a hot air balloon it’s not upright, you lie on the floor to get in.
“So you’re actually not strapped in, nothing, you only have this tiny bit of rope to hold, as the hot air balloon goes up, the basket just sits up,” she went on.
“But as you come down, you have to go the other way, so we were told to basically just hold onto this rope and sit and almost do like a wall sit, crouch down to land.
“However, I don’t know if that landing was normal, because we were getting knocked left, right, up, down.
“Like it was so chaotic, I don’t know if every single hot air balloon lands like that cause to me that’s not right.
“Why are people go on a hot air balloon if that happened all the time?”
Liberty concluded: “I’m just glad we survived to be honest.'”
TikTokLiberty spoke out in a video[/caption]
She shot to fame in Love IslandRex
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Incredible satellite pics show the aftermath of ‘devastating’ strikes on Iranian nuclear bases after massive US blitz
ASTONISHING satellite pictures have emerged of the aftermath of the US’s “devastating” strikes on Iranian nuclear bases.
Operation Midnight saw the US blitz three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities in an attack Trump has called a “spectacular success”.
maxar technologiesA new series of satellite images has revealed the precision of the US attacks on Iran’s primary nuclear facility[/caption]
maxar technologiesTwo clusters of six craters show where the bombs were dropped[/caption]
APThe Isfahan nuclear technology in Iran before U.S. strikes[/caption]
Six B-2 stealth bombers descended over Iran
Bunker buster bombs were dropped on the Fordow enrichment plant – a heavily guarded site buried deep beneath a mountain near the city of Qom.
Also hit were the nuclear plants at Natanz and Isfahan, which Israel had already targeted with its own missiles.
US submarines also launched around 30 Tomahawk missiles in a coordinated air-and-sea operation.
Trump declared that the Fordow plant is now “gone” and all the night’s targets were “obliterated”.
Satellite imagery of the destroyed bases has since revealed the extent of the damage.
Two clusters of at least six holes are seen at the Fordow nuclear site, where the massive 30,000-pound bunker buster bombs were dropped.
Bombs of this kind are believed to be able to penetrate about 200 feet below the surface before exploding.
Following the bombing, Sir Keir Starmer reinstated his commitment to making Iran nuke-free.
He, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, released a joint statement following the US bombings on Iran.
It read: “We have discussed the latest developments in the Middle East earlier today. We reiterate our commitment to peace and stability for all countries in the region. We affirm our support for the security of Israel.
“We have consistently been clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and can no longer pose a threat to regional security.
“Earlier today, the United States conducted targeted military strikes against nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Our aim continues to be to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
“We call upon Iran to engage in negotiations leading to an agreement that addresses all concerns associated with its nuclear program. We stand ready to contribute to that goal in coordination with all parties.
“We urge Iran not to take any further action that could destabilise the region. We will continue our joint diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions and ensure the conflict does not intensify and spread further.”
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Operation Midnight Hammer was “an incredible and overwhelming success” that took months and weeks of planning.
He added Trump has been clear that “any retaliation by Iran” against the US would be “met with force far greater” than what was seen on Saturday night.
Hegseth said: “Iran would be smart to heed those words. He’s said it before, and he means it.”
The Defence Secretary went on to praise the US leader, calling it “bold and brilliant, showing the world that American deterrence is back”.
He urged: “When this President speaks, the world should listen.”
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Arghchi has said he is going to Russia today to meet mad leader Putin.
He revealed: “I’m going to Moscow this afternoon, and I have a meeting with President Putin tomorrow morning.”
Arghchi called Moscow a “friend of Iran,” adding “we always consult with each other”.
Fears loom that the conflict could spiral into a world war, with Putin puppet Dmitry Medvedev making a veiled threat to supply Iran with nuclear weapons.
He said: “A number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their nuclear weapons.”
After declaring the US strikes as being a success, Trump warned that further action could be taken if Tehran doesn’t agree to an adequate peace deal.
ReutersA closer satellite view shows holes and craters on a ridge at Fordow underground[/caption]
President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington after the strikesTrump addressed the world after announcing the strikes
“Remember there are many targets left. Tonight’s was the most difficult of them all, by far, and perhaps the most lethal.
“Most of them can be taken out in a matter of minutes. There’s no military in the world that could have done what we did tonight.”
And shortly after speaking on-camera, he posted to Truth Social: “This cannot continue. There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days.
“Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight’s was the most difficult of them all, by far, and perhaps the most lethal.
“But if peace does not come quickly we will go after those other targets with precision, speed and skill.”
Meanwhile Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Arghchi dubbed the strikes “outrageous and will have everlasting consequences”.
He also called the military action “a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations”.
maxar technologiesImagery shows where the bombs likely entered before pummelling[/caption]
APThe Isfahan nuclear technology center in Iran after U.S. bombardment[/caption]
Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant in Iran before the US blitz
Olivia Fry - The SunIron Maiden are celebrating their 50th anniversary but still play like rockers a quarter their age[/caption]
Olivia Fry - The SunBassist Steve Harris keeps the rhythm in front of the sold-out crowd at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena[/caption]
At one point, guitarist Janick Gers — who is two years off 70 — had his foot up on an amp that was higher than his shoulder.
Then he was spinning the guitar around his neck before pointing it towards the sold-out crowd at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena like a weapon, as bassist Steve Harris provided rhythmic perfection next to him.
Eddie, the band’s mascot, also put in a shift and was stalking across the stage left, right and centre as the metallers thrashed through their 17-song set.
Ahead of the shows, frontman Bruce Dickinson promised fans the concerts would “put a smile on your face and a cheer in your throat”.
And Maiden did that in spades.
As I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with head-banging fans of all ages, a shirtless man ran from the sound deck towards the front of the stage and screamed: “I would die for metal.”
And I don’t doubt it, as the band whipped the crowd further into a frenzy with tracks including Wrathchild, Number Of The Beast, Powerslave and Two Minutes To Midnight.
The set list is packed with proper treats for Maiden fans.
The band kicked off the show with Murders In The Rue Morgue, then later played Killers — tracks they haven’t performed live since their Ed Hunter Tour 26 years ago.
Visually, the show was among the most impressive I’ve seen recently, opening with the backdrop of the old East London streets some of them grew up in.
Classics such as Run To The Hills had the crowd screaming so loudly their energy seemed to push the band on more.
Bruce then dressed as a prisoner sprinting up a staircase, running from a ghost, while Hallowed Be Thy Name played.
Epics such as Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son and Rime Of The Ancient Mariner showcased the group’s musicianship, before they kicked off the first song of the encore, Aces High.
There were mind-blowing visuals of Spitfire battles blasting around behind them.
Vocally, Bruce was on fire.
Olivia Fry - The SunThe band’s mascot Eddie stalks the stage[/caption]
Olivia Fry - The SunThe band have sold just over a million tickets for the European leg of their tour[/caption]
And given he barely stood still, the show was a masterclass for rising stars who can only dream of emulating the energy and talent he has perfected on stage over the decades.
As well as roaring rock, the band made a point of paying tribute to their longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who retired from touring in December.
And they took the opportunity to introduce new man Simon Dawson, who thrashed the skins so hard from start to finish I’m amazed he didn’t break his kit.
Every show on Iron Maiden’s UK and Ireland run is sold out, with the band selling just over a million tickets for the European leg.
If you’re lucky enough to have a seat at one of the shows, strap yourselves in and get ready for the ride of your life.
It is insanely good.
DANNY IN THE WIGHT MOOD
FRESH from his honeymoon in Greece, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue was still on cloud nine ahead of the group’s performance at the Isle of Wight Festival.
He said of his romantic getaway with wife Anais Naing: “I’m blessed. I’m a big history buff and it was gorgeous.
Shutterstock EditorialThe Script’s Danny O’Donoghue performing at the Isle of Wight Festival[/caption]
“If I wasn’t in the band, I’d be trying to be travelling around anyway.”
In our exclusive backstage chat, Danny also said his new sober lifestyle had helped him become a better musician, adding: “I used to get so nervous at festivals.
“There were just so many famous people around and I thought if I got drunk, I’d find some courage. But that never happened.
“I’d have a few beers and l go into myself and want to leg it from the festival.
“Although I’ve made these changes, very few others have, so I still find people I know asleep under tables at these things.”
They were joined at the festival by acts including Stereophonics, Busted, Razorlight, Amy Macdonald and Sting – who was spotted jumping on the ferry with punters to get to the island.
Last night, Justin Timberlake, Jess Glynne, Texas and Olly Murs rounded off an epic event.
SAM NAN ZOMBIE FILM HELP
ACTOR Sam Locke’s nan was the secret weapon for helping him get a role in Danny Boyle’s brilliant new film, 28 Years Later.
He makes his big-screen debut in the zombie horror.
AlamySam Locke’s nan helped him land a role in Danny Boyle’s new film, 28 Years Later[/caption]
The Welshman popped in to see his grandparents when the call came to shoot an audition tape, and they sprung into action.
Sam said: “My nan read in for the roles.
“I was sitting with my grandfather and he was telling me, ‘If you don’t get the role, don’t be dis-heartened’.
“About ten minutes afterwards my agent rang with the confirmation.
“There was a lot of excitement.”
Sam revealed he had to be at peak fitness to take on the walking dead, and said: “Luckily, I’m quite active anyway.
“But we had a week of stunt training and that pretty much trained our endurance.
“It helped us gel together.”
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DURAN DURAN are bringing their Halloween spectacular to our shores for the first time this year.
They will celebrate it at Manchester’s Co-Op Live arena on October 31.
Singer Simon Le Bon said: “I’m thrilled. And, frankly, a little terrified.”
Tickets go on public sale at 10am on Friday, with an early pre-sale for O2 customers from 10am Wednesday.
MILEY POPS UP IN SHOP
MILEY CYRUS thrilled fans when she made a surprise appearance at an East London record store.
She was joined by Naomi Campbell at the Rough Trade shop.
The Mega AgencyMiley Cyrus was joined by Naomi Campbell at the Rough Trade shop in London[/caption]
They popped in to sign copies of their single, Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved, on Saturday.
For one night only this Friday, fans can see Miley’s film Something Beautiful, which accompanies her album of the same name, when it hits cinemas.
I can reveal she blew the budget on the wardrobe for the production, in which she wears a total of 17 outfits.
The film includes videos for every track, along with a cameo by Naomi.
Their song has given pals a laugh, as Naomi says the line: “She never wears a watch, still she’s never late” – but the model is notoriously never on time.
CHARLI’S DUA DUET
DUA LIPA delighted fans at the second night of her Wembley gig by bringing out Charli XCX.
Dressed in a white lace bodysuit, Dua beamed as she performed her guest’s party track, 360.
GettyDua Lipa delighted fans at the second night of her Wembley gig by bringing out Charli XCX[/caption]
Meanwhile, Charli kept things more simple with a white top, tiny shorts and sunglasses.
Bizarre exclusively revealed last week that Charli was being lined up for a special appearance.
Our Jack was in the crowd and he says it was the highlight of the night.
After a short break, Dua will play two gigs at Anfield in Liverpool later this week.
TYLA looked sensational on the red carpet ahead of her hosting duties during the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in LA.
The South African singer who will bring her show to the All Points East festival in London in August, fronted the ceremony, where Sabrina Carpenter was the big winner.
SplashTyla looked sensational on the red carpet ahead of her hosting duties during the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in LA[/caption]
She took Favourite Song for Taste, Favourite Female Breakout Artist and Favourite Album for Short n’ Sweet.
Sabrina acknowledged her risque image while accepting the awards in a video message.
The chart-topper, who has come under fire for her raunchy outfits and lyrics, said: “I’ve always wanted one of these ever since I was a little girl.
“This is so special to me and I just can’t thank each and every one of you enough for voting.
“I will continue to make these clean versions of these songs for you.”
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1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Fears over WWE with promotion heading to Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions amid Iran’s warning to US
FEARS are rising over the WWE’s Night of Champions after Iran’s warning to the US.
The wrestling promotion have scheduled the big fixture for June 28 – next Saturday.
GettyWWE’s Night of Champions is scheduled for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next Saturday[/caption]
ReutersTravelling to the Middle East could be complicated by the US’ bombing of Iranian nuclear sites[/caption]
And the action is due to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
John Cena is expected to be part of the action, defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against CM Punk.
However, fans are growing increasingly worried about the Night of Champions.
America used covert tactics and theworld’s biggest conventional bombs to inflict the devastating bombardment.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Operation Midnight Hammer was “an incredible and overwhelming success” that took months and weeks of planning.
But Iran – who are set to meet with the Kremlin on Monday – vowed the “outrageous” attacks would have “everlasting consequences”.
And an Iranian state television anchor claimed that “every American citizen or military personnel in the region is now a target” and that Iran will finish the conflict Trump started.
The reason this affects the WWE show is because the United States have bases in Saudi Arabia – thus fitting the category of targets outlined by Iranian TV.
To complicate matters further, the UK have advised citizens – including wrestlers and WWE fans – against travelling to nearby UAE and Qatar as tensions in the Middle East escalate further.
On Sunday, the British Government also updated information for Saudi Arabia, advising against all travel within 10km of the Yemen border and all but essential travel within 10-80km of the Yemen border.
And fans looking forward to the Night of Champions are growing increasingly concerned.
One wrote: “With the ever rapid developments happening in that part of the world and especially with what’s happened tonight, there’s a high chance this ends up getting cancelled. At this point some of the wrestlers might even decide to back out for safety.”
Another said: “If there was ever a time for WWE to cancel a Saudi Arabia show now is the time they’re seriously about to send their entire roster right here in a week.”
A third added: “Needs to be cancelled and moved to Vegas immediately.”
And a fourth commented: “To be fair, the event should be postponed or scrapped altogether. Talent’s safety should be the primary concern for any wrestling company.”
WWE is yet to make any statement on next weekend’s event.
SunSport has contacted WWE for comment.
AlamyPresident Donald Trump and his officials labelled the devastating attacks as a huge success[/caption]
ReutersSatellite images of the Fordow complex where US bombs were dropped[/caption]
AlamyChelsea have been asked to explain their relationship with ticket resale site Vivid Seats after fan fury towards Todd Boehly[/caption]
GettyPremier League CEO Richard Masters has confirmed that the league have written to Chelsea about the issue[/caption]
The league has even told fans to “exercise extreme caution” when purchasing from Vivid Seats.
Masters met with the Football Supporters Association last month and revealed the Premier League have now contacted Chelsea and that the matter is “ongoing”.
The minutes from the meeting between the FSA and Masters, which included CST vice-chair Dom Rosso, read: “RM [Masters] confirmed the PL had written to Chelsea to seek clarification on the club’s position with the matter ongoing.
“RM advised the PL would reply to CST once the PL had concluded its discussions with the club.”
Chelsea took strong action against ticket touts earlier this season.
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They told supporters in an email that they had cancelled 1,500 membership accounts where a link to ticket touting had been identified.
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Moment huge wedge tornado with terrifying black funnel rips path of destruction in deadly electric storms killing three
THIS is the moment a mammoth wedge tornado rips a path of destruction killing three and causing thousands to lose power.
The deathly winds tore through parts of North Dakota – devastating homes and swallowing electric cables.
FacebookShocking footages shows the sky illuminated by lightening[/caption]
FacebookNear Enderlin a tornado thrashed through the sky[/caption]
APHomes and streets were devastated by the storm[/caption]
Two men and one woman have been confirmed dead by officials in two areas around the town of Enderlin, North Dakota south of Fargo.
Shocking footages shows the sky illuminated by lightening as a dense and mushrooming cloud swirls.
The large hail and powerful winds are believed to have battered through Northern Minnesota and northern Wisconisn on Friday with communities Spiritwood, Valley City and Fort Ransom largely affected.
Some 25,000 residents were left without power as some areas like Sheldon stuck without electricity until Saturday evening.
While the brutal storm was confirmed as a tornado crews are still working to determine its strength and wind speeds.
Meteorologist Timothy Lynch, said: “Essentially, that produced the winds upward of 114 mph across a portion of eastern North Dakota and even in northwest Minnesota.
“I’ve not seen one since I’ve been here. I’ve been here seven years.”
Although an exact figure has not been determined, a number of homes also suffered extensive damage with reports of blown out roofs and damages buildings.
Michaela and Colton Briss live in the path where the tornado travelled north.
The couple were forced to hide in their basement as the twister destroyed their home’s windows and door frames, reports Inforum.
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong said: “Our hearts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the three North Dakotans who tragically lost their lives in Friday’s tornado, and to the close-knit community in Enderlin, which suffered widespread damage.
“We thank our dedicated first responders and community leaders, including our many volunteer first responders, for their swift action to keep residents safe and help them recover.”
This comes just a couple of months after a tornado ripped through Arkansas and rumbled Mirrouri.
A “WEDGE” tornado is the informal name for a particular kind of storm.
As the title suggests, these are tornadoes where the storm cuts a distinctive wedge shape against the sky.
In a wedge tornado, the centre of the storm is highly-concentrated at a single spot, drawing in clouds from a wide area above.
This is what give the storm such a tight triangular shape.
The dense epicentre of a wedge tornado means the surrounding winds reach exceptional speeds – sometimes faster than 200mph.
And that makes this kind of storm especially deadly.
Dramatic footage showed a dense grey wedge blotting out the sky.
Whilst huge clouds were seen dragged into the centre, which swirled down to the ground.
Bright fiery flashes were captured sparking amongst the dark mass as electricity cables were torn from their masts.
Debris could be seen flying around the tornado as it smashed through trees and buildings.
The storm was first spotted just east of Jonesboro, before it tore a northeasterly path towards the state line with Missouri.
Winds of almost 200mph accompanied the violent vortex, adding to the carnage.
Brandon Copic, a storm chaser for Fox Weather, who braved an approach, said at the time: “It’s coming very close to me. There is an audible roar with it right now.”
Weather experts estimated it was at least a four on EF scale, with some signs of being even stronger.
A category four storm is characterised as a violent with wind speeds between 166 and 200 mph, capable of causing catastrophic damage, levelling well-built structures, and tossing vehicles and large objects.
Fox WeatherA tornado tore through Arkansas last month[/caption]
Facebook/Mid-Atlantic Severe WeatherParts of Arkansas were ravaged by the storm[/caption]
1 week agoBlogsComments Off on Devastated Kelsey Parker reveals unborn baby’s tragic death just a week before her due date
TOM Parker’s widow Kelsey has revealed the tragic death of her baby who was “born sleeping”.
Kelsey wrote on Instagram: “Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt well wishes, I want to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share.
SplashPregnant Kelsey Parker pictured before her unimaginable loss[/caption]
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“But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news.
“I love you all and thank you for your understanding and piece.”
