Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media

In response to the country’s continued rapid executions of people it claims have ties to Israel following the 12-day conflict between Israel and the United States, Iran has executed six fighters, according to state media.

The judiciary said on its Mizan website on Saturday that the death sentence for six separatist terrorist elements, who have recently carried out a number of armed operations and bombings against security in Khuzestan province, was carried out at dawn today.

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Not immediately known were the names of all those who had been arrested or sentenced.

However, Mizan confirmed that they were responsible for the 2018 and 2019 killings of four security personnel, including two police officers and two members of the Basij paramilitary force.

Additionally, according to the report, they “concealed to planning and carrying out sabotage operations like bombing and destroying the Khorramshahr gas station.”

Iran frequently links Israel, its arch-nemesis, and what it refers to as “separatist and terrorist” organizations.

Authorities hanged Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi after pleading guilty to “Moharebeh,” waging a war against God, in a separate execution on Saturday.

Mohammadi, who was detained in 2013, is alleged to have been involved in the western city of Sanandaj’s armed robberies and kidnappings, including the murder of a conscript in 2009.

Iran executed Bahman Choobiasl, who was described as “one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran,” less than a week after the country’s statement.

Choobiasl was put to death for meeting with officials from the Israeli spy agency Mossad, according to Mizan.

Choobiasl had engaged in “sensitive telecommunications projects,” according to Mizan.

The defendant’s appeal was denied, and Iran’s Supreme Court’s sentence was confirmed, according to the statement.

Iran has executed numerous people it claims to have links with Mossad and helped it conduct its operations there.

Iranian airstrikes on Israel’s offensive in June included 12 days of airstrikes, some of which targeted Tehran’s top generals and nuclear scientists as well as civilians in residential areas. Iran then retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones. During the conflict, US airs extensively on Iranian nuclear sites on Israel’s behalf. At least 1,100 people were killed by Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Amnesty International.

Iran has sentenced more people to death in response to the June war and recent protests involving the state of the economy, women’s rights, and some regime-change calls.

More than 1, 000 people were executed in 2025, according to the Oslo-based organization Iran Human Rights and the Washington, DC-based Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights, but Tehran does not yet report every execution.

Ruth Langsford saw different side to Strictly’s Anton Du Beke after ‘bursting into tears’

Ruth Langsford has opened up about her time on Strictly Come Dancing, revealing that she frequently felt “really rubbish” and would “always burst into tears” behind-the-scenes.

Ruth Langsford has disclosed that whilst her former dance partner Anton Du Beke may appear to be “a laugh”, there’s another side to his character that Strictly Come Dancing fans might not recognise.

In an exclusive chat, the former This Morning presenter confessed that she frequently felt “really rubbish” backstage, as she measured herself against other competitors, including Debbie McGee and Gemma Atkinson, who had advanced to become “so good” on the dance floor.

Luckily, Ruth had the backing of Strictly professional-turned-judge Anton, who provided a shoulder to lean on during her difficult moments, describing their bond as “the best thing” to emerge from her time on the BBC programme.

The Loose Women host revealed: “I always want people to know that, Anton’s such a laugh – he’s laugh, laugh, laugh – but he’s the kindest man.”

As the show progressed, Ruth continued, “I was always bursting into tears because it gets difficult and everyone is so good, and then I would feel really bad because I would think, “I can’t do it.” And he’d go, ‘ you’re fine'”.

He never criticized me, but he was just fun, and in fact, sometimes we’d step and he’d say, “that’s good,” and I’d go, “oh thanks,” and he said, “it’s not what I taught you, but it’s good!” And he was the only one who laughed” .

Ruth later made it known that Anton had the perfect technique for easing her nerves in the rehearsal room.

She recalled that if he ever said, “No, no, because we’re supposed to be going right,” and then he looked at me and yelled, “right, come on, cup of tea!” as I was about to cry, he would be like, “oh no!” The nicest man, to be honest.

Ruth was also brimming with praise for Anton’s abilities as part of Strictly’s judging panel, where he has been seated alongside Craig Revel Horwood, Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse since 2021.

However, Anton’s elevation on Strictly means he won’t be able to compete anymore, which Ruth believes is the only drawback because she would like to “have another go” with her mate along with her.

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She remarked, “Let me try again with Anton!” Because he is a judge, I can’t right now.

I’m so happy that he’s a judge, he’s a very good judge, but I’m always told to, “I think they should let you have another go, I think I’d do it better!” ‘”.

Pete Wicks sets record straight on ‘aggressive kiss’ with Strictly’s Jowita Przystal

On their Staying Relevant podcast, Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal recently exchanged a passionate on-stage kiss at London’s O2 Arena. The pair spoke about the incident with close friend Sam Thompson.

Pete Wicks has set the record straight on what was viewed by one fan as an “aggressive” kiss with Strictly Come Dancing’s Jowita Przystal. In a recent chat with co-host and close pal Sam Thompson on the Staying Relevant podcast, Pete discussed his passionate on-stage kiss with his former Strictly dance partner, Jowita, during a dance at London’s O2 Arena.

In the episode, Pete read an email from a fan named Kyla, who dubbed the O2 event “great” but described how she’d been left feeling “slightly traumatised” as she revealed her 82-year-old nan’s reaction to the scenes.

She explained that her nan has always thought of Pete as attractive, and, having been shown Pete and Jowita’s dance on TikTok, she shared a surprisingly candid wish.

When Pete read Kyla’s email, he responded, “Why can’t he be that aggressive with me?” I’d like that Mr. Peter Wicks would give me. Although I understand your comments about MILFS, perhaps this is a step further.

In his response, Pete remarked that age is “nothing but a number,” but that he was likely to “break her” and even “snap her like a wishbone” if he had been acting aggressively with her nan. She would, he added, “die happy” of course.

Later, Pete stated that she was pleased that the moment was “nice” and that it was “nice” to appeal to various ages.

Sam then discussed the “aggressive” kiss in detail. He continued, “It wasn’t an aggressive kiss, though.” By the way, it was choreography, that kiss, I believe it resembled a choreo. That should be made known right away, in my opinion.

Pete responded, “Ok, that was a part of the choreography.”

The incident occurred on September 19 when Pete and Sam put on a live edition of their podcast at the O2. During the proceedings, Pete and Jowita performed a dance they’d planned for the Strictly final before they were sadly eliminated.

In the routine, performed to Kaleo’s Way Down We Go, Jowita fell into Pete’s arms after being held in the air by silks. Ultimately, the duo kissed three times during the performance, and the crowd burst into cheers.

Since then, the moment has been doing the rounds on TikTok, with fans reportedly dubbing it a ‘hard launch’ and confirmation of an official romance. Meanwhile, a clip of Sam and Peter waving was posted on the podcast’s Instagram page.

“From two guys who didn’t know each other to two best mates headlining the O2,” the title read.

Thank you for allowing me to participate in the show, Jowita replied. Love your team.

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Paris Fury’s wedding plans for daughter Venezuela, 16, after engagement ‘shock’

Although mother Paris may have been surprised by Veenezuela Fury’s shock engagement at her 16th birthday party, she is now going all in to make her daughter’s wedding the biggest and best it can be.

Venezuela Fury was left stunned after her boyfriend dropped to one knee during her 16th birthday party and popped the question. But if the 16-year-old was surprised by the gesture, then mum Paris was even more astonished by Noah Price’s out-of-the-blue proposal.

The mother-of-seven is famous for keeping her cool, but later admitted she was “in shock” at the engagement. However, now the dust has settled, sources exclusively tell OK! that Paris is already looking forward to planning a lavish, no-expense-spared wedding.

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Paris was shocked when the engagement took place, but according to our insider, she is thrilled and excited about the wedding. They “are throwing everything at it,” they claim. They don’t act in a coma, and their family is everything.

Despite Venezuela’s age, mum Paris, 35, and dad, Tyson, 37, are said to be unfazed by the prospect of their eldest daughter tying the knot. Marrying young is common practice within the traveller community and Paris herself was just 19 when she wed 21-year-old Tyson back in 2008. And as fans of the family’s hit Netflix reality show, At Home With The Furys, will know, Paris and her clan don’t really ‘do’ understated.

Our source claims that Paris wants to showcase the kind of party she can throw together. They don’t care what other people think, and it’s going to be the biggest event. They are unconcerned about whether people believe it to be overdone, tacky, or that they have spent too much on it. She wants the best and most glamorous knees-ups possible with the utmost glitz and glamour.

Venezuela and Noah can legally tie the knot when she turns 18; however, our insider says the couple won’t wait. According to our source, “they’re from the traveller community, and that’s how they do things,” and that’s how they encourage young people to get married and maintain their relationships with their parents, just like Paris did with Tyson.

She was raised in Paris, and she met Tyson when she was a young woman. It is a combination of family and cultural tradition. They are happy as long as Venezuela is happy, they are happy regardless of what others say.

Paris has previously expressed her hopes for the future of her eldest daughter. In 2023, she declared, “I want her to do whatever makes her happy.” I’d be proud of Venezuela if she pursued a business career. She continued, “I’d support her if she wants to have a partner in life and marry young.”

Little is known about up-and-coming boxer Noah’s background, although he is believed to be a little older than his new fiancée, who has 212k Instagram followers and a burgeoning social media career. The outspoken teen was a hit with viewers when At Home With The Furys first launched two years ago, with fans lapping up her fiery exchanges with mum Paris.

In one heated moment, when asked about her career plans, she memorably said she just wanted to “sit at home”, adding, “Being deadly serious now, I don’t have a plan. I don’t want to do anything, from the bottom of my heart.” During another spat, Paris branded her daughter “a privileged little brat” after she confessed she planned to “sponge off” the family’s fortune.

Venezuela, who still resides in her parents’ £1.7 million home in Morecambe, Lancs, has also engaged in conflict with her heavyweight boxing father, who forbids her from wearing short skirts, OTT makeup, and false eyelashes. She famously said, “Strict parents raise sneaky kids.”

Paris previously told OK! about the difficulties of parenting. No one has the ideal parenting solution, according to the magazine “Nobody’s Got It.” Only the way I go about doing things actually works for us.

Fans divided after Venezuela’s engagement video went viral, with many claiming that she was too young to settle down. However, her devoted father showed up to support her and clap back at the critics by sharing a clip about how marriage convention has changed over the years.

“Five hundred years ago, people got married at the age of 18 and lived together until death.” The voiceover for the video said that today, couples wait until 30 to get married and get divorced within three years.

In fact, Venezuela seems to be very much following in her parents’ footsteps. They first met when Paris was 15 and Tyson was 17 at a mutual friend’s wedding and began dating a year later.

In Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the couple wed in 2008 at St. Peter-in-Chains Catholic Church. And they have since recited their vows twice: once in New York in April 2013 and once more in the South of France in August.

Paris, who has three daughters and four sons with her husband, believes getting hitched early is a key component of their success after sharing the details of their 16-year marriage.

We met when we were young, and we fell in love, which is really heartfelt, she said, “but I think that’s what really helps.” My mother would say, “You’ll sort it out because you love one another,” if she saw our argument.

Wechatting is important, they say. Even if it’s about things I don’t like, I’ll listen to him talk about anything. And he understands my complaints. It’s crucial to have each other’s back when you’re fighting back against each other. I have no doubts that he will be there if I need him.

Let’s hope that Noah and Venezuela share a similar strong bond.

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Expert’s simple £25 hack saves you money on heating bills as energy price cap increases

After Ofgem announced its new price cap, millions of households will see an increase in energy bills this winter. However, this expert has a straightforward £25 that could save you money.

Ofgem announced its new price cap at the end of August, which will cause millions of UK homes to pay more in gas and electricity this winter. This expert has discovered a simple and affordable way to stay warm and cozy without turning on your heating if you want to spend more on your monthly energy bills.

Starting in October, the price cap will increase by 2%. Your bill will increase by £12 for every £100 you spend on gas and electricity. The price cap is expected to increase by 1%, according to the majority of analysts. More information is available here.

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Many households will be experimenting with ways to maintain their budget while the price of gas is rising and the temperature is dropping.

Sally Bonser, a specialist at Silentnight, has provided some helpful advice to ensure you and your home keep as much warmth as possible this winter and the fall.

“Place up as much as you can before turning the heating up as the temperature drops.” To add insulation, thermal tops and leggings can be worn underneath clothing, and coats, fleeces, and hoodies can be layered over tops for added warmth.

Oversized hoodies offer a comforting yet pleasantly warm layer when lounging around the house. Without the need for electricity, the Silentnight Heat Genie Self-Heating Oversized Hoodie has a special heat-reflecting foil layer that reflects body heat back.

The Silentnight Heat Genie Self-Heating Oversized Hoodie is ideal for those who enjoy a little warmth in the fall and winter because it has a special heat-reflecting foil layer that reflects your body heat back to you, giving you extra cozy warmth without using electricity.

For the ultimate snuggly comfort, it has a plush fabric outer and a warm sherpa fleece inner, which is delectably soft and snug. One size fits all, and the hoodie has a generous comfort fit.

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This cozy self-heating hoodie helps lower your heating bills during the colder months, whether you’re lounging on the sofa, working from home, or entertaining friends in the garden.

BBC Celebrity Inner Circle’s Amanda Holden ‘told off by bosses’ after breaking ad rule

Amanda Holden, an ITV presenter, has previously come under fire on Britain’s Got Talent and her social media accounts.

Amanda Holden found herself in trouble with the BBC following a controversial Instagram post. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 54, is renowned for her busy social media activity, offering followers insights into her personal life and current ventures. But one particular mention sparked controversy.

Amanda has regularly posted pictures of herself working backstage on the BBC’s popular programme Amanda and Alan’s Spanish Job, where she transforms properties alongside comedian pal Alan Carr. In one photograph, she definitely demonstrated her ability to renovate dilapidated properties, appearing professional in overalls whilst wielding a power drill.

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The celebrity, who plays the new queen of Saturday nights hosting quiz show The Celebrity Inner Circle for the corporation, was in trouble when she appeared in a marketing video for the network while dressed as the same as “Hadmandy” from the home improvement program, according to The Daily Mail. In an effort to promote BundleBerry, Amanda had previously shared the 30-second video on Instagram earlier this year.

After the episode, Amanda allegedly received a firm reprimand from BBC executives, who confronted her behaviour owing to stringent regulations preventing hosts from appearing in commercials linked to their television programmes. The guidelines specify: “Actors and artists who perform in BBC output should not appear in promotional work, including advertisements, in a way which mimics or replicates their on-air roles for the BBC.”

Amanda has been reminded of her responsibilities as a BBC presenter when using social media, according to a BBC spokesperson at the time.

Nick Knowles was found in a similar predicament in May 2021 after breaking BBC rules for his appearance in a breakfast cereal advertisement.

The DIY SOS host was featured in a marketing campaign for Nestlé’s Shreddies, where he appeared sporting a hard hat and tool belt – mirroring his appearance on the BBC makeover programme – and provided DIY tips to a household about kick-starting their morning.

Amanda’s latest venture for the BBC, The Celebrity Inner Circle, sees her testing gameshow players on what they know… and who they can trust. On Saturday, 4 October, the show will kick off with celebs including Jeff Brazier, Zara McDermott and Lou Sanders pairing up with the public to win cash.

There is also a weekday edition of the show where the public are on their own without star support, starting next Monday at 4.30pm on BBC1.

As they battle it out in a series of difficult rounds, each player only has the ability to tell the truth about themselves and is not required to do so.

Amanda mentioned the intriguing concept behind The Inner Circle, saying, “It has elements from other shows that you might recognize, like The Weakest Link, Traitors, and Golden Balls with Jasper Carrot all in one!”

Previously, Amanda has starred in hit shows including Wild at Heart and presented on This Morning and The Door. She is married to record producer Chris Hughes and the couple have two daughters, Lexi and Hollie. Amanda’s first marriage to Les Dennis was punctuated by an affair with actor Neil Morrissey.

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