Russia attacks Ukraine’s Zaporizhia; Kyiv hits Russian oil refineries

At least one person has been killed in a “massive” overnight Russian attack on central and southern Ukraine, according to authorities, with several cities’ homes and businesses damaged, and Kyiv has struck two Russian oil refineries.

The enemy launched massive strikes on Zaporizhia at night, according to Ukraine’s state emergency service on Saturday on Telegram.

According to regional military administration chief Ivan Fedorov, at least one person died and 24 others were hurt, including two children.

According to Fedorov, “Russian strikes damaged numerous facilities, including cafes, service stations, and industrial enterprises,” destroying private residences.

Early on Saturday, the governor reported strikes in Dnipro and Pavlohrad, and the central Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine, which also came under attack.

“The area is under a significant attack,” he declared. Serhiy Lysak, a resident of Alexandria, posted an expletive warning on Telegram, warning viewers to cover up.

Dnipropetrovsk had largely been spared from intense fighting since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Moscow claimed it had established a foothold in the area, but Kyiv acknowledged on Tuesday that Russian troops had entered.

Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, and Crimea are not among the five Ukrainian regions that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.

In its overnight attack, the Ukrainian air force reported that it had destroyed 510 of the 537 drones and 38 of the 45 missiles launched by Russia, recording five missile and 24 drone strikes in seven locations.

The Ukrainian military reported that overnight it struck Russian oil refineries. The Krasnodar oil refinery’s fire and numerous explosions were reported to the military, according to the report. In the Samara region’s Syzran oil refinery, a fire also occurred.

Kyiv reeling from an incredibly deadly attack

Two days after a devastating Russian drone and missile attack, one of the worst in the capital’s fourth year, that authorities claimed claimed claimed killed up to 25 people, rocked Kyiv and its residents.

Authorities claimed that four of the 22 victims, including four children, were survivors of a destroyed apartment complex in the city’s eastern Darnytskyi district.

The strike, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was the second-largest attack since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, causing damage to the British Council and the European Union.

Meanwhile, Kaja Kallas, the head of the European Union’s foreign policy, stated on Saturday that it was impossible to imagine returning Russian assets that had been frozen in the bloc due to the war without the payment of reparations.

Before a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Copenhagen, she told reporters, “We can’t possibly imagine that if there is a ceasefire or peace agreement, these assets will be returned to Russia if they haven’t paid for the reparations.”

As EU defense ministers met in the Danish capital pledged to train Kyiv’s troops on Ukrainian soil in the event of a truce, Zelenskyy urged allies on Friday to move the talks on security guarantees to the level of leaders.

Where Britain’s Got Talent egg thrower is now – from Disney role to Star Wars spin-off

Few people are aware of Natalie Holt’s impressive acting in films and television, despite the fact that she made headlines in 2013 for egging Simon Cowell live on ITV.

Natalie Holt made headlines in 2013, but went on to a brilliant career (file)(Image: ITV)

People are just beginning to understand what the woman behind the sexy appearance on Britain’s Got Talent is doing right now. Natalie Holt slammed eggs at the TV host during an opera performance during the viral moment. The moment that dominated the 2013 Britain’s Got Talent final was a hot topic at the time.

Few people are certain what will happen to Holt, who has worked for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry for a successful career. More than a decade after the incident, many viewers have praised the viral moment, and others have praised Holt’s other work.

Reality TV viewers were left wondering what had happened to Holt in a post to the r/BritishTV Reddit page. The Royal Academy of Music student’s performance, which featured Richard and Adam, the show’s two finalists, garnered media attention.

Although she is well-known for Cowell’s egging, she also has a career as a composer for Disney. She most recently wrote the Loki score for Disney’s Marvel TV series.

A post to the r/BritishTV page reads: “During the 2013 Britain’s Got Talent final, a woman named Natalie Holt disrupted an opera performance to pelt eggs at Simon Cowell. Holt ended up the composer for Disney+’s Loki.”

The original poster suggested the egging occurred because it wasn’t voted through, but this was refuted. Since Holt egged Cowell, theories have spread throughout the area.

One user responded, “I thought she was protesting the fact that she had been booked to Mime (lip sync)” but using tools? She objected to the use of real, expert musicians to sit back and pretend to play in the audience.

“So she exposed they were faking by stopping to pelt eggs and letting the music continue.” Another guessed: “Wasn’t the egg thing her being mad about the power Cowell had over the music industry especially with X Factor getting the Christmas number 1 every year.”

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Loki Season 2(Image: Disney Plus)

Whatever the eggy protest was intended to be about, Holt has continued to receive significant roles in some of the most well-known movies and television shows.

Holt continued to co-create with the legendary producer John Williams on Obi-Wan Kenobi and was a fixture of Knightfall’s second season.

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Her work with Williams on the Star Wars spin-off was preceded by a 12 episode stint on the Loki team, which also had her feature as an accordion player.

Holt worked on Journey’s End, a fantasy film starring Matthew Vaughn, and worked on the music production for the Matthew Vaughn-directed Stardust.

Jacqueline Jossa’s ‘vow renewal’ with Dan Osborne as he ‘learns his lesson’ after split

After quitting their marriage earlier this year, EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa and her husband Dan Osborne are said to be completely committed to saving their union.

Looking more loved-up than ever on a romantic holiday to Gran Canaria, Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne are determined to have a “drama-free marriage” now they’re back together, a source says. EastEnders actress Jacqueline, 32, and former TOWIE star Dan, 34, announced their shock split and even sold the family home earlier this year, but now the outlook appears brighter for the couple, who were pictured enjoying some end-of-summer fun in the Canary Islands with their daughters Ella, 10, and Mia, seven.

According to our source, the pair are working hard to maintain their romance this time around and remain unbroken. They “have worked so hard to put things back on track,” the source told us. Making such a significant statement about their split was a big deal, especially since they were aware that their children would likely ask about it in class or see it one day. They didn’t take it lightly, therefore.

They always come back together, but something about them just keeps them that way. When you add their love for their children to the mix, the chemistry between them is incredible. Both of them are fully committed to having a drama-free marriage from now on, and the stakes are really high for them.

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The couple said they were separating earlier this year(Image: jacjossa/Instagram)

Rumors of Dan’s alleged infidelity have frequently tarnished the couple’s eight-year marriage, and when they announced their breakup in March and demanded “respect and privacy,” it appeared there was no turning back. They emphasized that their daughters would continue to be their top priorities when they were “surrounded by love and care.” Above all, Jacqueline and Dan are concerned about their children’s best interests.

Suggestions that everything was wrong first surfaced when their six-bedroom “forever home” went on the market in the summer of 2024 despite them having to deal with three years of laborious renovations. It finally sold for £1.6 million this spring, after it was reported that they had both taken their engagement rings off.

Rumors were rifling at the time that Dan had “secretly” purchased a bachelor’s pad behind his wife’s back and had already left the family home. However, Jacqueline, who portrays Lauren Branning in EastEnders, refuted the speculation, telling her fans that the apartment was an “investment.” She continued, “There is no big feud, and we are talking constantly, but stop looking for one,” before adding, “Stop looking for one.”

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The couple are putting their family and daughters at the top of their priority list, our source says(Image: Instagram)

After making their way back to Mexico in April, a make-or-break trip there in April seemed to be what was to come, and now our source claims that Jacqueline wants to try again with Dan because she is so determined to keep the family together.

They’ve even been the subject of speculation about whether or not they might renew their engagement. Although it’s been discussed before, a large number of people believe this to be the right time. They have put in a lot of effort, and Jac has done a lot to help her learn to forgive him. She will fight valiantly to keep her family together because she is a tough cookie.

Dan has grown up a lot over the past few years, and he wasn’t the first person to lose sight of that fact. He has. However, he has already learned his lesson and wants to “clean up” her life.

While their relationship seems to be in a far healthier place at the moment, our source says the couple are hoping that Dan’s recent problems with a “ weird stalker” do not impact on the family’s safety or get in the way of their rekindled relationship.

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The pair don’t want anything to get in their way of their plans for a happy future(Image: jacjossa/Instagram)

In July, Dan claimed he had been the target of a campaign of “harassment”, which escalated so much that he was forced to switch off social media comments. The reality star even told how he blocked nine accounts in one day after a barrage of abuse and GIFs were allegedly posted on his Instagram account.

The abuse is concerning because Dan needs to be active on social media to support his recently launched tanning salon in Benfleet, Essex, as well as posing a potential threat to the couple.

“Jacqueline knows Dan has to put himself out there to make his business work, but in an ideal world he wouldn’t,” said our source. “She knows that social media can be a bit of a trap for some people when it comes to messages and DMs, and she doesn’t want anything to harm them or what they have together.”

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The source says they’ve ‘worked hard’ to get things back on track(Image: Instagram)

“This stalker thing demonstrated that it was impossible to really avoid unwanted attention,” he said. Who knows how long that can last when he needs to engage in social media for work, despite the fact that he has turned off his comments? It’s a challenging situation.

In 2013, Jacqueline and Dan first started dating. Ella and her parents were expecting in February 2015, and they tied the knot the same year. In June 2017, they wed in a lavish ceremony at a manor house in Cheshire, where numerous celebrities and friends from the past attended.

Dan said at the time, “I am the luckiest man in the world to marry the woman of my dreams.” Mia, their second daughter, was born in June 2018.

The pair celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary and start with a luxurious hotel in London on June 1st, 2018. It’s anticipated that this new chapter of their romance will continue to grow because Jacqueline has previously called Dan “my best friend in the world”…

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Louis Vuitton’s lip balm divides the internet as it costs more than most people’s council tax

Fans have been left stunned by the eye-watering price tag Louis Vuitton’s debut makeup collection has, with some calling it “tone deaf.”

The luxury designer just introduced the new beauty line.

Louis Vuitton is known as a luxury powerhouse – and now they’ve entered the world of beauty with their debut makeup line, but people aren’t impressed. It’s no secret the french designer label is pricey, but shoppers have been left gobsmacked at the price of the lip balm and lipsticks.

Usually known for dominating the luxury accessory department, Louis Vuitton have just launched a brand new beauty collection called La Beauté – but fans are slamming it as “tone deaf”.

Featuring 55 lipsticks (a nod to the LV Roman numerals), 10 lip balms, and eight quad eyeshadow palettes, each product comes in collectible, refillable Louis Vuitton packaging – and you can already see it featuring in aesthetic Instagrammable makeup posts.

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The products were created in collaboration with makeup legend Dame Pat McGrath, owner of Pat McGrath Labs, and famous persona loved MUA, who praised the work ethic and innovation that went into creating La Beauté Louis Vuitton.

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Fans are shocked by how much lipsticks cost.

The beauty universe is about so much more than just product, and what we are creating will unlock a new level of luxury beauty, according to Sheri.

Given that Dior, Chanel, YSL, and Gucci are all in the makeup industry, it’s not unusual for high-end luxury brands to introduce beauty goods. However, they also make their goods a little less expensive than their clothing and accessories. The price of a Chanel lipstick is around $ 37.

Fans are confused because Louis Vuitton’s lipstick and lip balms cost £120 per pop, and many don’t want to normalize the extortionate price tag, but Louis Vuitton have adhered to their high end price tag. Another comment on the announcement post on social media reads, “While that price better include a handbag with it too,” which is totally tone-deaf and genuinely desperate. This serves as yet another logo-cashing endeavor to be disbursed to influencers for TikTok posting, adding that it is “nothing worth to the beauty industry.”

I believe it’s a good idea to let customers show and instill in those companies that we are not STUPID to pay exorbitant prices, especially for expired makeup. Remember, the quality of your makeup is more important than the finished product,” another woman said.

While lipstick already has a shorter shelf life, we’ve found some alternatives that can help keep the cost down, including MAC Macximal Silky Matte Lipstick (£21) from Boots that does the exact same, availble in a range of shades and lasts just as long. With full coverage, the matte formula you know and love is upgraded to a silkier, smoother texture in pigment-rich hues – from iconic to new.

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Alternatively, e.l.f. O Face Satin Lipstick Vocal (£10) from Superdrug is another option. A satin-finish lipstick that delivers all the rich color you’re craving in a comfortable formula that lasts.

‘Left or right-handed, I back myself’ – dissecting the ‘Litch switch’

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Phoebe Litchfield believes that her early years as an Australian youth hockey player help her with her signature shot, which she admits she may not be playing as often.

The “Litch switch,” as the name suggests, is the shot that was hit.

Litchfield, a left-hander, flips to right and rotates her bat for more runs than any other player in this year’s Hundred for Northern Superchargers, and does so consistently.

The 22-year-old batter claims, “That swing is quite familiar to me.”

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The fielding team has one more fielders after the powerplay than the men’s T20, which means that the fielding team has four after the 30-yard circle.

Given that most batters naturally target midwicket, captains make every effort to protect the boundaries, usually with fielders deep in the leg side, so Litchfield can hit into a zone without usual protection by switching.

According to Litchfield, “that is pretty much where my thinking is.”

“That fifth gap, whether it is left- or right-handed, is where I’m trying to get it.” I support myself.

Of course, there isn’t anything new about the switch hit.

In 2006, Kevin Pietersen famously hit the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan for six to reshape the film. Some claim that it was played much earlier.

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However, Litchfield’s variety is what makes her special.

As is the case, 10% of her runs with the shot have taken place in “the V” backwards, with the majority of them coming from third man to extra cover, as is the customary case.

No other sport can match that, either male or female.

The Hundred’s stunning straight four back over Millie Taylor’s head sealed her victory against Birmingham Phoenix earlier in the series.

According to Litchfield, “I practice it a lot in the nets.”

“The practice was essentially an off-spinner coming to bowl at me, and I’m going to try to switch hit you every ball,” I said. Find out what works and what doesn’t.

“I’ve let the bat down a few times,” I said. There are some times I’ve gotten the grip wrong.

Litchfield acknowledges that the shot was entirely premeditated.

Sarah Glenn was smashed by Litchfield for six over extra cover in the Women’s Ashes at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January.

Litchfield averages 47.0 at a strike rate of 195 and averages 47.0 when playing the shot. No batter has a strike rate higher than Litchfield’s with more than 100 runs scored on switch hits.

She has continued that style by knocking singles and striking fours with unmatched frequency in The Hundred.

The most unusual incident occurred on Saturday: a top-edged switch hit and dismissal.

If I pick the wrong ball, she says, “It can get me in trouble.”

The most important lesson I have learned is to block a good ball before bailing out.

In hindsight, I probably could have done that on Saturday, but there is a reason for that.

If the ball isn’t in your possession, it’s important to know how to get off the strike.

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Bolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years

Luis Fernando Camacho, a right-wing leader of Bolivia’s opposition, was released from jail after almost three years of pre-trial detention for the unrest that led to the resignation of then-left-wing President Evo Morales in 2019.

After being released from a maximum-security prison close to La Paz on Friday, Camacho returned to a hero’s welcome in the eastern province of Santa Cruz as the political right’s momentum picks up ahead of a run-off election in October.

As he entered the governor’s office, thousands of supporters threw the city’s green and white flags down an avenue.

Camacho said, “It has been an honor to be imprisoned for almost three years, for the struggle of my people, and for democracy,” in a statement to the gathering’s supporters.

He then stepped into the shoes of Mario Aguilera, the department’s deputy governor, in his absence.

Following last week’s eminently rare ruling, the Supreme Court of Bolivia ordered all judges to review the legality of pretrial detention in the cases of three well-known right-wing leaders, including Camacho.

The 46-year-old conservative lawyer and businessman was detained in December 2022 on suspicion of arranging a coup against Morales, the nation’s first indigenous leader, who had been in power since 2006, in order to retake office. Numerous Bolivians have criticized the alleged coup as fictitious, with many calling the arrest a fictitious coup.

Morales resigned in response to his dispute over a fourth term and the military’s support after losing it to him during strikes and protests.

Morales’ re-election claim was the subject of violent protests led by Camacho.

In the run-off in October, the Bolivian right, which is poised to reclaim the presidency after 20 years, has been a rallying cause for his imprisonment.

Camacho has been placed under house arrest while the investigation into him continues, according to his attorneys, but that does not prevent him from working.

Camacho also has three other pending cases, including those involving the alleged coup, which was spearheaded by the incoming socialists, as well as those involving irregular staffing appointments in the governor’s office.

Meanwhile, Bolivia’s highest court ordered the flashpoint case to reopen in a special procedure for alleged crimes committed by former heads of state late on Friday, ordering the dismissal of Jeanine Anez from the bench.

The opposition leader, who has spent almost four and a half years in prison on various charges related to Morales’ ouster in 2019 following his contentious reelection, won a legal victory.

The sudden developments, which occurred just weeks after Bolivia’s general election, boosted the opposition for the first time in a generation, raise questions for those who oppose political manipulation in the justice system.