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LOVE Island’s Harry Cooksley looks almost unrecognisable before his villa glow up, with viewers claiming he’s had jaw filler.

TikTok videos posted by his football club Farnham FC have resurfaced – and fans are stunned by how different he used to look before his reality debut.

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Love Island’s Harry Cooksley looks almost unrecognisable before his villa glow up[/caption]

The transformation has left many wondering what’s behindHarry’s dramatic glow-up, with viewers pointing out noticeable changes to his face.

One joked in the comments, “Think harry has been to Turkey,” while another said: “why does he look 10 years older here.”

Others speculated that he may have had cosmetic tweaks.

Another claimed: “He’s had jaw filler and def a few more things since this.”

Someone else simply said: “harry glow up is mad.”

A fifth fan even asked: “Is that harry from this urs love island ???”

It’s not the first time Harry’s pre-villa appearance has sparked conversation.

He previously opened up about getting a hair transplant at just 24-years-old.

While he’s now got a full head of hair, that wasn’t always the case for the Guildford lad – who did, in fact, jet to Turkey to have the procedure.

Appearing in a YouTube video posted by the clinic he visited in Istanbul, Harry explained the process and showed off the before and after results.

He said: “It was a perfect experience for something that I really wanted to have done and I’m very glad that I found EstePera.”

• Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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TikTok videos posted by his football club Farnham FC have resurfaced[/caption]

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Fans are stunned by how different he used to look before his reality debut[/caption]

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“Call Me Mother” of Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre is officially an entry for this year’s film festival. Metro Manila Film Festival released the first batch of official entries for the 51st edition, and among them is the movie starring Vice Ganda and Nadine Lustre. The theme of this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival is  “MMFF ... Read more

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CHELSEA may be able to sink their teeth into a weakened opponent in the Club World Cup final after two stars handed extended bans.

The Blues face a potential final against one of Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid if they beat Fluminense in their semi-final clash at 8pm tonight.

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Chelsea have been handed a potential boost for the Club World Cup final[/caption]

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Two PSG stars have been suspended for it if they make it[/caption]

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Willian Pacho was shown a red card for a high lunge against Bayern Munich[/caption]

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Lucas Hernandez was then sent off as well for an elbow[/caption]

However, Enzo Maresca‘s side have been provided with a handy boost ahead of the final after Fifa announced two players would be banned from the Club World Cup final if their team makes it.

PSG will be without defensive duo Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez after they were sent off in the French side’s quarter-final victory over Bayern Munich.

The two Champions League winners were shown their marching orders in the game for shocking fouls.

Pacho was sent off for a lunge on Leon Goretzka which connected high on the German’s shin, while Hernandez was sent off for an inexplicable elbow on Raphael Guerreiro.

Fifa have confirmed their “rough and serious” play under the Fifa Disciplinary Code means they must serve two-game suspensions instead of one.

And that means they will miss a hypothetical final on July 13 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.

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On the other hand, Real Madrid have fared slightly better, with Dean Huijsen set to only miss the semi-final clash against the European Champions.

The ex-Bournemouth star was given a straight red for grabbing Borussia Dortmund‘s Serhou Guirassy inside the box in injury time, an act he issued a public apology for.

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And fortunately for Xabi Alonso, because his foul was not violent he will only miss the one game, albeit still a crucial one.

Since beating Palmeiras in the quarter-finals over the weekend, Chelsea have confirmed the £52million arrival of Jamie Gittens from Dortmund.

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However, he will not be able to play for his new employers in the last two matches at the tournament due to being registered after the July 3 mid-tournament transfer window.

Fans will have to wait until August 8 to see their new star in action in a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at Stamford Bridge.

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Real Madrid’s Dean Huijsen has avoided a ban for the final due to his red card not being for violent conduct[/caption]

THE death of Vladimir Putin’s transport minister has raised a series of awkward questions for the dictator.

Roman Starovoit, 53, was sacked by Vlad on Monday after he couldn’t stop Ukraine causing mayhem to Russia’s aviation industry.

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Roman Starovoit presented with a pistol by the Russian Interior Ministry with the weapon it is suspected that was used to kill him[/caption]

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The Tesla cops said Starovoit killed himself inside[/caption]

But he was dead just hours later – with the circumstances unclear and conflicting details emerging about what happened.

It’s just the latest mystery death among Russia’s elite, including many who have plunged from windows.

Was the body moved?

Versions of Starovoit’s death from official sources were constantly changing, with initial reports saying his body had been found at home.

Russian cops then said Starovoit’s body was found having shot himself inside his black Tesla.

But press reports and photos clearly showed a body being removed from long grass near the electric car.

The motor was found in a carpark in Malevich Park in Moscow – not far from the minister’s home.

The minister’s tearful girlfriend and assistant Polina Korneeva, 25, was brought to the scene by law enforcement to identify the corpse.

She bawled her eyes out as Starovoit was removed and taken to a waiting van and DNA samples could be seen being taken.

But officials did not correct the official record of where he was found.

Intriguingly, CCTV cameras reportedly do not show him approaching the scene at Malevich Park where he died.

Did it happen hours after he was sacked?

Starovoit’s time of death is also mysterious.

On Monday morning, he went into the office and held his normal meetings.

Then, after being fired just after 9am, he reportedly ordered his staff to ready his official motor to leave the ministry.

He then disappeared at 9.30am and was not found dead for several hours creating a gap of unaccounted time.

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Korneeva in tears at the scene[/caption]

Despite being certain about the cause of his death, Russian cops haven’t been so willing to give a confirmed time.

Some Russian officials in the investigation even told local media that Starovoit died between Saturday and Sunday. 

Around 15 minutes after the first report the head of the Russian parliament’s defence committee Col-Gen Andrei Kartapolov confirmed the death said he had died “quite a long time ago”.

But footage shows him at the ministry on Sunday in the crisis room, taking charge of the government’s response to the air traffic chaos engulfing Russia from Ukrainian drones.

How did cops know it was suicide so quickly?

Despite all these inconsistencies, authorities pinned the death on suicide in their first statement.

Svetlana Petrenko, spokeswoman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, said: “Today in the Odintsovo urban district, the body of the former Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, Roman Starovoit, was found in a personal car with a gunshot wound.

“Investigative bodies of the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Moscow Region are working on the scene, establishing the circumstances of the incident.

“The main version is suicide.”

Yet, Sergei Markov, director of Russia’s Institute of Political Studies, sensationally went on the record to suggest Starovoit had been murdered. 

He said: “The Russian elite was shocked by the suicide of Roman Starovoit, the former Minister of Transport, just a few hours after Putin removed him.

“But it seems to me that those who eliminated him – that is, those against whom he could have testified after his arrest – are trying to hide his real murder by using the suicide version.”

Was it tied to a mysterious corruption scandal?

Starovoit was sacked amid unconfirmed rumours he was implicated in a major corruption scandal.

Putin gave no reason for his dismissal, later denying he had lost trust in him. 

One Telegram channel alleged he died shortly before he was due to  give statements in criminal cases in which he was a “key figure”.

He had been implicated in the alleged abuse of state funds earmarked for wartime border protection in Kursk region, where he was previously governor. 

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Was Vlad involved?

Windows have become one of the most deadly places in Russia for the elites under Putin.

A series of suspicious deaths hitting billionaires since 2022 has seen a number of them die in mystery circumstances.

Many have been found on the street with their death ruled as having happened when they “fell out a window”.

But others have also died from shooting themselves in the chest five times, burning alive after falling asleep with a lit cigarette, and hacked to death with an axe.

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Starovoit meets with Putin in January[/caption]

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Starovoit meeting with Putin in 2016 as they plot building the Kerch Bridge across the Strait[/caption]

Many of these mystery deaths have been explained as suicides despite those dying being from the elite of Russian society.

Putin was “shocked” over the sudden death of Starovoit.

But the Kremlin refused to be drawn on how Roman Starovoit had died, saying it must be left for the investigation.

Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “This cannot but shock normal people.

“Naturally, it shocked us too.”

Photos have emerged on Tuesday of Polina in a white dress, raising questions over whether the pair were set to be married.

Putin has pushed Russia in a far harder conservative direction and attacked gay rights and implemented tougher hurdles for divorce.

Reports said the last time Starovoit communicated with his family was two days ago.

Starovoit had divorced his wife in 2021, the mother of his two children, and started a relationship with Korneeva.

The dead ex-minister had a daughter 15, and son, 18.

THE Greek island of Paros has been declared the best island in the world.

Travel + Leisure‘s annual World’s Best Islands reveals some of the finest across the globe based on thousands of reader responses.

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Paros is the best island in the world, according to Travel + Leisure[/caption]

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The island is part of the Cyclades and is surrounded by the Aegean Sea[/caption]

Paros is part of the Cyclades and last year was 24th on the list, but for 2025 has come in first place.

Travel + Leisure readers said they loved the delicious food on the island as well as “picture-perfect blue and white villages like Naoussa.

Paros was so well-loved by the voters that it received a vote of 96.50 out of 100.

The Greek island has been up and coming for a while, a study last year by American Express Travel included the island in their 2025 Trending Destinations list.

The website stated: “Laid-back Paros has become the Greek island of choice for many.

“The cultural scene is vibrant here, and the rocky coastline is studded with beaches, secluded coves, and sea caves.

“A mere 40-minute flight from Athens—or three hours on a ferry—this windblown retreat is also easy to get to.”

The main town on the island is Parikia which is not only the capital, but the port too.

It’s the hub for ferry traffic which connects it to neighbouring islands.

One of the most popular towns on the island is Naoussa which is second largest on the island and has been called a “smaller version of Mykonos“.

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The island is less popular than the likes of Mykonos, but is getting more visitors[/caption]

The town is on the northern side of the island and is considered one of the prettiest in the whole of the Cyclades with chalky white buildings and deep blue detailing.

Lageri Beach, which is popular in Naoussa was described as being “heaven on earth” by more than one visitors on Tripadvisor.

Up on the hillside is Lefkes, a mountain village surrounded by olive groves and pine forests.

The village has winding stone streets full of bright, contrasting bougainvillea flowers.

Being surrounded by the sparkling Aegean Sea means that Paros is popular for boat trips, snorkelling, diving and water skiing.

The streets are lined with tiny cafes and bars which light up in the evening.

There’s also a vibrant nightlife scene with clubs and even boat parties.

For anyone visiting Greece, Paros is pretty easy to visit thanks to the ferry service.

From Mykonos, you can hop on the ferry to Paros which cost £28 and is just 45 minutes.

Afterwards, you can explore the neighbouring island of Naxos which from Paros costs just £6 with Omnio, and is also the quickest journey taking 25 minutes.

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And another island with 70 beaches that you should see before it gets too popular.

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Paros is the most beautiful island in the world[/caption]

MANCHESTER UNITED are about to receive some much-needed funds thanks to Anthony Elanga’s transfer to Newcastle.

The Swedish winger, who joined Nottingham Forest from United for £15million two summers ago, looks set to join the Magpies in a deal reported to be worth around £60m.

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Elanga was at Man Utd for three seasons before leaving for Nottingham Forest in 2023[/caption]

Forest will make around £45m profit from the club record sale – while United will also benefit thanks to a sell-on clause that was added when they sold him to Forest.

It is worth around 15 per cent of any profit so if the deal does reach £60m, SirJim Ratcliffe could see an extra £6m to £7m go in the Old Trafford coffers.

The cash will be a welcome boost for United as they try to complete their summer business.

They have already brought in Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62m.

And they are trying to get a move for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo over the line, with the two clubs still haggling over the price.

United are said to have offered £60million for the ace but Brentford are holding out for £65m – meaning the Elanga windfall could make the difference for the cash-strapped Reds.

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Elanga has reportedly agreed the deal to move to St. James’ Park and is set to undergo a medical in the next 48 hours, report The Athletic.

He will become Newcastle’s first major capture of the summer after the arrival of 18-year-old Antoñito Cordero.

The 23-year-old scored six goals and provided 11 assists in the Prem last season.

He made 83 appearances for Forest including 38 games in the top flight in the last campaign.

Elanga – whose incredible pace has been revealed in a clip from an athletics track – managed 55 games for United, scoring four and assisting another four.

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United could finally afford Mbeumo after they get the Elanga cash[/caption]

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JANNIK SINNER’S Wimbledon quarter-final could be at risk as he undergoes an MRI scan today.

The world No1 was fortunate to get through on Monday night.

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Jannik Sinner received a medical time-out during his fortunate win Grigor Dimitrov[/caption]

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He was in serious pain after hurting his elbow[/caption]

He trailed Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 7-5 2-2 on Centre Court when the Bulgarian appeared to tear his pectoral muscle.

Dimitrov retired in tears amid emotional scenes – as Sinner survived an almighty scare to progress.

The Italian, though, had his own injury scare.

Sinner took a heavy tumble very early on in the match on Centre Court and hurt his elbow.

He received treatment during a medical time-out during the second set.

And the Australian Open and US Open champion was spotted with ice strapped to his arm after the victory before conducting his media duties.

Sinner – who ironically axed his physiotherapist and trainer on the eve of Wimbledon – revealed he will have to be checked over today to ensure there is no significant damage.

He said last night: “It happened very early in the match, first game. It was quite an unfortunate fall.

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“I have checked the videos a little bit, and it didn’t seem a tough one, but I still felt it quite a lot, especially on the serve and forehand.

“I could feel it.

“So let’s see. Tomorrow we are going to check to see how it is, and then we see.

“Here they have good ATP physios, in any case. The doctors are good.

“As I said, tomorrow we are going to check with MRI to see if there’s something serious, and then we try to adjust it.”

But if the MRI flags up some serious concerns, there is a chance Sinner could be forced to withdraw from the tournament to protect his elbow from further problems, especially ahead of the US hard-court swing.

Crucially, Sinner was not named on the list of practice court bookings for Tuesday – but the rest of Monday’s winners were – possibly hinting he is either not fit to play or he needs to maximise rest.

He is due to face big-serving American No10 seed Ben Shelton tomorrow for a place in the final four.

Shelton is being cheered on by his family, including sister Emma who has got time off from her job at Morgan Stanley to be at Wimbledon.

And his new girlfriend and US football star Trinity Rodman has also been in his box.

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Sinner was spotted with ice on his elbow later on last night[/caption]

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Sinner consoled a distraught Grigor Dimitrov as he retired[/caption]

LIMERICK skipper Cillian Fahy hopes they can be heroes . . . just for one day.

The Treaty are gearing up for Saturday’s Tailteann Cup final against Kildare at Croke Park — as they chase down their first Championship silverware since the 1896 All-Ireland.

The hurling lovers in the county are well used to glory after John Kiely’s men won five All-Irelands between 2018 and 2023.

Their shock All-Ireland quarter-final loss to Dublin last month sent them crashing out of the 2025 Championship. But Jimmy Lee’s men are flying the flag this weekend.

Living in hurling’s shadow has not been easy but their Division 4 final win over Wexford in March was a taste of what followed.

Limerick took Westmeath’s scalp to top their Tailteann Cup group and banished Wicklow in the semis at GAA HQ to set up Saturday’s showdown against the Lilywhites.

And Fahy hopes their latest run to Croker can spark a new love for the big ball in the county.

He said: “It’s massive. You go into the city and in parts of the city we could be No  4 behind hurling, rugby, soccer . . . I was only thinking as well the other day, the league final was probably the first time a lot of kids in Limerick actually saw us play.

“We don’t have a big following, so to actually get on TV on the league final day was probably the first time a lot of people had seen us this year.

“So to get this far, to stay in the shop window as long as we have, to be on RTÉ two weeks ago and again this weekend is massive.

“It’s really important for children to see, kids to see that there’s a competitive team in Limerick and that there is a chance to get up to Croke Park and there is a chance to be competing for silverware.”

Rathkeale, Newcastle-West and Adare have always been football strongholds. But the bulk of the county gives hurling most of the love.

Billy Lee, and men like him, have kept football’s flames burning. In 2022, he led the county to promotion to Division 2 and a first Munster final appearance in 12 years.

His brother, Jimmy picked up the baton after a disastrous 2023 saw Ray Dempsey quit after five league games following a meeting with the players.

But the only way was up under the Newcastle-West native.
And Fahy has hailed Limerick’s brothers in arms for their dedication to the Treaty cause.

He explained: “Billy and Jimmy are two incredible individuals. Similar in ways but massively different in other ways.

“I suppose they’re both similar in terms of they’re well able to put an arm around a fella. They’ve great people skills. But they’re both well able to, if you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing, to let you know about it.

“I suppose they’re more similar than different. But look, they’re two great characters and they’re two massively important people in terms of Limerick football and the good things that have gone on in the last ten years.

“But, look, what Jimmy has done in terms of picking lads up off the ground last year and putting together, I suppose, a group this year that’s able to compete . . . Massive credit has to go to him for that.”

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Fahy turns 30 later this month. Climbing the Hogan Stand steps again would be the ultimate present — for him and those who have kept Limerick football alive.

He said: “Look, I suppose Limerick football is a small community. There are pockets all over the county that would be football.

“They have been there with us all the way throughout the league from January, all the way through and the years gone by.

“You see those people week in and week out at games. We might get a few extra now at the weekend. But look, that’s the people who are doing it for us.”

MANCHESTER UNITD flop Angel Di Maria has shed tears at rejoining his boyhood club – dubbing his one-year deal with Rosario Central the HIGHLIGHT of his career.

The Argentine winger has won the World Cup, plus the Champions League and La Liga with Real Madrid.

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He left the Argentine side 18 years ago for a brilliant career in Europe[/caption]

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Di Maria shined at all of his clubs apart from Manchester United, where he only spent a year[/caption]

Di Maria amassed five Ligue 1 titles among a host of prizes with Paris Saint-Germain, plus five trophies in Portugal with Benfica.

He commanded a £59million fee in 2014 when United signed him from Madrid, but managed just four goals in 32 games.

The Red Devils took a £15m hit on him when selling him to PSG a year later.

Di Maria has now gone back to hometown club Rosario, 18 years after leaving the central Argentine city for Benfica.

He had been due to join them last year, but death threats from the drugs underworld prompted him to postpone his move.

The 37-year-old said: “I am proud of all I have achieved until now, but this moment surpasses everything.

“It is very special for me to be able to come home after such a long time – so many years.

“Being able to return to Rosario with my family, to pull on the Central shirt once more and to make the fans happy again means everything.

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“It is something I had dreamed about doing for a long time.  

“I had wanted it to happen sooner, but unfortunately it was not possible.

“But that’s in the past, and I’m here now.  I am happy, with my family, and this is what I wanted.

“I have had the opportunity to meet all my new teammates, to train, wear the club shirt once again, and to play for this great club once more.”