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Sue Radford shows off two-stone weight loss in clinging mini dress

22 children were born to Sue Radford, the mother of Britain’s largest family. She poses in a clinging minidress and announces her stunning weight loss of two stone.

Sue Radford has some significant news to share.

Sue Radford, mum of Britain’s biggest family with her brood of 22 children, has revealed she’s “really chuffed” after she managed to lose two stone in weight.

Taking to social media, the mum-of-22 posted a picture of herself posing in the mirror in a figure-hugging light pink minidress from the family’s Florida vacation at Walt Disney World.

Sue, who owns a pie shop with her husband, Noel Radford, captioned the Facebook post: “I never thought I’d ever wear anything like this again but I feel so much more healthier and confident for losing nearly 2 stone.”

The 50-year-old mother continued, “I had put on so much and felt bad. I’m now back in the 8 stone bracket, which is where I wanted to be, so I’m really chuffed.”

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Sue Radford recently showed off her 2 stone weight loss
Sue Radford recently showed off her 2 stone weight loss(Image: Instagram/ @theradfordfamily)

The family matriarch’s holiday tan and big smile were highlighted in the photo, as Sue looked clearly delighted with her newly slim figure, and she absolutely beaming as she modelled the Mickey and Minnie Mouse strappy dress.

One fan wrote, “Well done! ” in the comments section of the post to show their support. I always find myself snacking around Epcot, but I’m not sure how you handle it. “One person wrote. “

One person criticized him, “Hats off to you – I’ve only had three babies, and I know how difficult it is to lose weight!”

One user gushed, “You really are an inspiration and a wonderful mother, and another exclaimed, “You look amazing and appear to haven’t even had any children, let alone your gang!”

However, as is the case with any of Radford’s posts, one of the trolls was right where they were and said, “I think you’re more than 8 stone.”

One user remarked, “Bet she on Messenger, but there’s no way you’re 8 stone!” while another user continued, “Sorry, but there’s no way you’re 8 stone!”

Sue also wore the figure hugging minidress while making s'mores with her kids
Sue also wore the figure hugging minidress while making s’mores with her kids(Image: Instagram/ @theradfordfamily)

However, Sue’s supporters were close enough to her as one social media user passionately defended the 22-year-old mother: “I really wish women championed other women. It’s much nicer to stand together and straighten a crown or two than dishing out cruel digs. Who cares about how much Sue weighs, she claimed to feel better, more confident, and upbeat?

The commenter continued, “Sue That bod of yours is amazing because it’s grown up, endured labor, postpartum, and all that comes with time and time.” Being a mother is challenging because we always put our best interests first. We’ve raised 22 children, helped raise grandkids, and done that for over 30 years. I believe you are amazing, and I hope you experience it because it is all that really matters. “]sic]

Sue and Noel take care of their enormous brood while capturing their busy lives in their well-known Channel 5 documentary 22 Kids and Counting.

When Sue and Noel were both seven and Noel was eleven, the pair first met and are now living in Morecambe, Lancashire. Sue’s older brother, Stephen, had a close friendship with Noel. When Sue was 14 and Christopher, her first child, was born, they were married when she was 17 years old.

Sue and Noel were vacationing with their family in Florida
The mother of 22 children is Sue.

The star couple discussed their initial marriage, partnership, and marriage during Sunday’s episode of their hit television show. The fact that they were each other’s first romantic partners made Sue and Noel’s work “unique” and special.

The pair, who met while they were kids and met in school, have been married for more than 30 years and have wed since exchanged vows in the early 1990s.

Their family of 22 comprises their eldest Chris, 36, Sophie, 31, Chloe, 29, Jack, 28, Daniel, 26, Luke, 24, Millie, 23, Katie, 22, James, 21, Ellie, 20, Aimee, 19, Josh, 18, Max, 16, Tillie, 15, Oscar, 13, Casper, 12, Hallie, 10, Phoebe, nine, Archie, seven, Bonnie, six, and Heidie, five.

Alfie, the family’s son, was stillborn in 2014, which was also heartbreaking to the family.

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On Sunday nights at 8 p.m. on Channel 5, 22 Kids and Counting airs.

UN chief condemns Gaza horrors, calls for accountability amid famine

After nearly two years of conflict, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced the “endless catalogue of horrors” occurring in Gaza, according to dozens of new casualties reported by the civil defense there.

Israel’s military is preparing to retake control of Gaza City as a result of growing domestic and international pressure to halt its offensive there, which has been officially declared a famine.

During the conflict, about two million Palestinians have been displaced, or displaced altogether, with aid organizations warning against further military operations.

According to Guterres, “Gaza is piled with rubble, piled with bodies, and piled with instances of what may be serious violations of international law,” the need for accountability was stressed to journalists on Thursday.

Following Israeli bombardments of Gaza City’s outskirts on Thursday, massive smoke plumes were erupting above the city.

Aya Daher, who has fled Gaza City’s Zeitoun district, claimed she was “waiting for God’s mercy” outside a nearby hospital and had no shelter.

“The night before, there were explosions. My son suffered head injuries, as well as my husband’s, from shrapnel. She praised God that we managed to survive, but there were also martyrs.

The UN’s World Food Programme director, Cindy McCain, called for the UN’s network of 200 food distribution points to be immediately reconnected after the country’s “breaking point” was declared at the UN’s “breaking point.”

McCain reported first-hand witnessing the “desperation is soaring” following a trip there.

Nintendo fans can score a £13 pair of Switch-themed wireless earphones to rival AirPods

This limited-time offer won’t last long for those looking for a pair of wireless headphones with a fun Nintendo-themed design without breaking the bank.

Nintendo fans can score a £13 pair of Switch-themed wireless earphones(Image: Wowcher)

While the sale is still active, Wowcher is currently offering a pair of low-latency wireless earphones for a staggering 68% less than more expensive brands like Apple and Samsung.

These gaming-inspired Bluetooth earphones have a blue and red color theme that nods to the well-known Nintendo Switch, making them ideal for Nintendo fans who want to upgrade their audio equipment without breaking the bank. While this sale lasts, customers can currently purchase these earphones for a discounted price of £12.99. They normally retail for a steep £39.99.

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Low-Latency Wireless Bluetooth Gaming Earbuds
These Low-Latency Wireless Bluetooth Gaming Earbuds are now £12.99(Image: Wowcher)

These headphones promise lag-free audio. They use low-latency Bluetooth V5.0, which keeps your gameplay and audio perfectly in sync without any irritating interruptions. Equipped with 13mm drivers, these earphones deliver deep bass and crisp highs for true-to-life gaming and music, making them ideal for day-to-day use with a high-quality listening experience that won’t cost a fortune.

These £13 earphones have the same completely wireless construction as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which offers unrestricted movement and is ideal for everything from gaming to on-the-go music, with Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds costing £129 on Amazon and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds3 Pro costing a whopping £219.

These earbuds are designed to last for up to three hours of use on a charging case inspired by the Switch. The total usage for marathons is increased by the charging case. With a typical USB-C cable, the case can be quickly and easily charged.

These headphones are also hypoallergenic, preventing damage to their comfort after intense gaming or light exercise. You can take calls or join Discord sessions without using an additional microphone because they also come equipped with a high-quality microphone that makes sure you’re heard clearly and loud.

These earphones come in more than one color, including red, white, and red, as well as the red and blue colorway with the Nintendo Switch, which are sure to be a hit with gamers, and pair perfectly with any Bluetooth-enabled device (phones, tablets, laptops, consoles, etc.).

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With this limited-time offer, these earphones drop to £12.99, so head over to Wowcher to purchase them for 68% less.

From worst to first – why hope springs eternal in the NFL

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One thing fans of all 32 NFL teams can have before a new season is hope – regardless of how things turned out last year.

The league is set up to promote parity, with the salary cap and draft system, in particular, ensuring fortunes can turn around pretty quickly.

So a team can go from no-hopers one season to play-off contenders the next, and in some cases seven transform themselves from propping up their division to winning the Super Bowl.

How often do teams go from worst to first?

The fight for play-off spots is now wide open.

At least four new teams have qualified in each of the past 35 seasons, and since the play-offs were expanded to 14 teams in 2020, the average is about six.

And the hope reaches deep too – a team has made the play-offs the year after finishing bottom of the division in 26 of the past 29 seasons.

The definitive ‘worst to first’, though, is winning the division the year after coming last, or tied last, and it’s becoming much more regular.

Of the 53 times in NFL history a team has gone worst to first, 29 have come in the past 22 seasons – following the NFL’s 2002 realignment to create eight four-team divisions.

Nobody managed it last year, for just the third time in that span, but the Washington Commanders get an honourable mention for making it to within a game of the Super Bowl just a year after going 4-13 in the season.

The Philadelphia Eagles performed the ultimate turnaround in 2017 when going from last in the NFC East to Super Bowl champions – joining the 2009 New Orleans Saints in achieving that feat.

Even before realignment, teams could be transformed in just a year – the 1999 St Louis Rams won the Super Bowl as a team referred to as ‘The Greatest Show on Turf’ just a season after a 4-12 record.

Why can NFL teams turn it around so quickly?

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So we know teams can totally flip the script, but how?

The NFL Draft helps, with the worst teams getting the cream of the best college players to help rebuild.

Jayden Daniels sparked Washington’s revival last year in his stellar rookie season, while the Houston Texans went worst to first in 2023 after drafting ace quarterback CJ Stroud and defensive star Will Anderson having accrued picks two and three in the draft.

So clever trading of picks, or stockpiling for a rebuild, can really help.

Then there’s the salary cap, which helps more in preventing one team from dominating, as successful teams have successful players wanting pay rises – and not all can be met.

If another team prepares properly, clears the books of hefty veteran contracts, and reloads with younger, cheaper rookies combined with some top free agents – you have the perfect storm.

And, finally, a more subtle nuance in the fixtures helps. Teams play their own division and two other teams in rotation, and drawing a ‘softer’ division can be a boost.

Ranking the worst to first candidates

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The eight teams who finished bottom of their division last year will all want to go from worst to first – but some have far greater chances than others on paper.

Cleveland Browns: They only team in the NFL not to win a division since the 2002 realignment, their last was in 1989, and don’t bank on this being the year for their first worst-to-first finish.

The defence remains solid, elite even, but that quarterback room with Shedeur Sanders and 40-year-old Joe Flacco doesn’t look great and a tough division containing the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers gives them an impossible task.

Chicago Bears: New head coach Ben Johnson should get more out of Caleb Williams, but again the division is an issue, with the other three teams in the NFC North all making the play-offs last season.

New Orleans Saints: They won the Super Bowl after a worst-to-first campaign but this team look miles off, even in an easier division that most. Quarterback Spencer Rattler won the starting job but lost all six of his starts last season and had three more interceptions than touchdowns.

Tennessee Titans: Everything rests with top draft pick Cam Ward to see if he can do a CJ Stroud and turn the tables.

New York Giants: Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart could replace Russell Wilson sooner than expected after his impressive pre-season but they have Super Bowl champions Philadelphia and the improved Commanders in their division.

The NFC East has not had a back-to-back winner since 2004 though, so you never know.

Las Vegas Raiders: New head coach Pete Caroll had 11 winning seasons in 14 at Seattle, including a Super Bowl win, so expect improvement – but perhaps not enough to topple the dominant Kansas City Chiefs or well-fancied Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers.

New England Patriots: New head coach Mike Vrabel will toughen the Pats up – based on his success with the Titans – and this time he looks to have a genuine star quarterback in Drake Maye. This could be perfect timing.

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Samoa prepare for ‘mission impossible’ against England

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England vs. Samoa Rugby World Cup: Women’s World Cup

Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2018 Kick-off: 17:00 BST

With their opening game a score of 73-0 against Australia, Samoa’s women, who are 15th in the world, would have no reason to be anxious when they face tournament favorites England next.

The amateur Samoa side has a different opinion of Saturday’s match against the world’s top-ranked team.

Head coach Ramsey Tomokino has urged his players to “wilt the rose” and “cause the upset of the year” by describing the game against the fully professional Red Roses as their “mission impossible.”

We just need to put our five little stones in their hands and see what we can do, Tomokino said, “because this is the ultimate David and Goliath story.”

Tomokino said the Northampton match’s players “took it really hard,” but he believes Samoa’s biggest match has already come to an end.

He claimed that Australia was his country’s biggest game. The outcome of that game had the potential to alter how we played the World Cup. There, we struggled.

We still have a goal to pursue. We might cause the biggest upset of the year, but you never know until this weekend. “It’s going to be tough.

The coach quickly points out that “the same thing happens at men’s rugby world cups” when asked whether big scores and one-sided games are bad for the tournament.

And he is correct. At the 2023 tournament, France won by France with a score of 90 to 16-0 in Namibia and Scotland with a score of 80-0 in Romania.

Mommy, you have to do this, you have to leave.

The stories of the six mothers who make up the squad show how sacrificed the Samoans made.

While World Rugby provides all of the players’ travel, lodging, food, and facilities, the majority of the players personally crowd-funded so they could attend the tournament without leaving their jobs behind.

Although she has a leave of absence from her position as a clinical administrator at Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand, Captain Sui Pauaraisa was almost unable to travel due to the influence of her daughters.

The last year of my eldest student is in school. As she checked the time on her phone, she said, “I have to wake her up soon for school.”

That sacrifice is it. I want to see them both play the game.

“They love the game, they love the sport, and that’s why I keep coming,” she says. “Both of these young girls coming through, and also for my little ones.” They also back me.

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Prop Denise Aiolupotea has four children, ages 15 and 13, at home.

She states, “You’re always going to have that “mum guilt.” But I just hope that they realize that I’m doing this both for myself and for them, and that all is possible.

You can never go out and pursue what you really want to do because you’re never too old, fragile, or anything else.

Nina Foaese, the eighth-ranked mother, leans on her team-mates because she missed her son’s birthday this week.

They actually make things much simpler, she claimed. My family and I still communicate via FaceTime and engage in video and other activities, but I believe it helps to be such a close-knit community. You all work together to support one another.

When centre Fa’asua Makisi’s mother surprised her at the end of the Australian game, the evidence of family bonds won hearts on social media.

She said, “I didn’t actually see her until the end of the game because I thought I had no family here for the game,” and that she had mentally prepared for that.

She probably had no sleep when she arrived from New Zealand at 8am. One of my friends told me a lie to get me to the stand, and when I saw her, I screamed and then started crying.

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Can I get a “chee hoo?”

One of Samoa’s players can be seen urging an England fan to “chee hoo” in a TikTok video.

Both the captain and the coach both laughed and said it was a regular shout of joy in the group when asked about it. The demi-god Maui frequently uses the celebratory shout in the Disney film Moana.

The perfect future for Samoa’s players would be more opportunities to play in professional settings and more Tests against top nations, despite the small victories on Saturday expected to be the result of a big tackle or a dynamic charge up the field.

Opportunities are constrained, which is the issue. The majority of the squad resides in New Zealand, where they compete in the Farah Palmer Cup domestically, but because of restrictions on non-New Zealand players’ places in the larger Super Rugby Aupiki, they are unable to compete there.

There have been discussions about a team for Australia’s Super W competition, and some English Premiership Women’s Rugby coaches have been looking around the team. Additionally, there may be paid positions in American women’s elite rugby.

However, rugby union players from the Pacific Islands have long had financial difficulties.

Aiolupotea expressed her gratitude for the positive influence the team is having on young Samoan women.

She said, “It really touches your heart, it’s something else that you can’t really explain,” “It really touches your heart,” she said.

Just watching the young girls and the community emulate you in that same jersey, hopefully one day, makes me aspire to be one.

“We anticipate what the young people will do in the future.”

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Fenerbahce sack Mourinho after Champions League exit

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Fenerbahce fired Jose Mourinho after just over a year in charge.

Two days after Benfica knocked the Turkish side out of the Champions League play-offs, the Portuguese depart.

Fenerbahce thanked Mourinho for his efforts and expressed his gratitude in a statement, saying that the 62-year-old had “parted ways” with the organization. Later, a club official confirmed his dismissal to the BBC.

Mourinho, who has oversaw 10 clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham, led Fenerbahce to second place in the league in his first season in charge, but controversy surrounded his reign.

Following a 0-0 draw in February, Galatasaray, the champions, announced they would “initiate criminal proceedings” against Mourinho.

Mourinho filed a lawsuit against the club asking for 1, 907, 000 Turkish Lira (£41, 000) in exchange for the falsehoods, claiming he is the “opposite” of racism.

After being sent off in a 1-1 Europa League draw with Manchester United in October, Mourinho stated that he wanted to lead a team “at the bottom of the table in England” so that he won’t have to compete against Uefa.

Following a three-year stint at Roma, Mourinho won the only European title of the club, the Conference League, at Fenerbahce.

He won three Premier League titles during his two seasons at Chelsea, as well as the Champions League victories at Inter Milan and Porto.

He helped Manchester United win the Europa League for the first time in 2017 and their most recent European title.

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Mourinho’s tenure was “another false dawn.”

When Mourinho became Fenerbahce manager in June of that year, he promised that his supporters’ yellow and navy shirts would become their “skin” and that their aspirations would also become mine.

However, things didn’t go as planned.

More than a year later, both sides are resentment-filled. After failing to achieve success at a club still chasing its first league title since 2014, the Portuguese coach was fired.

Compensation is still being debated. Although nothing has yet been resolved, a club source reported to BBC Sport that Mourinho could receive about 9 million euros (£7.8 million) and his assistants could receive an additional 2 million euros (£1. 7 million) from his assistants.

The goal for Fenerbahce’s board and supporters was to end Galatasaray’s dominance and end an 11-year title drought.

Instead, Mourinho’s tenure saw no derby victories, no trophy wins, and growing criticism of his team’s performance.

Mourinho was accused of playing uninspired football, while his management accused him of failing to follow in the footsteps of several players who had previously excelled. His more public altercations with the club’s management regarding transfers caused the strain to grow even more.

Mourinho argued that the team had not shown enough urgency in the transfer market before this week’s Champions League play-off against Benfica.

Something would have been done in the intervening months between the Feyenoord and Benfica matches if the Champions League had truly been important for the club, he said.

President Ali Koc and his board decided that the relationship could not continue despite the scheduled September presidential elections.

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