Rebecca Loos has posted publicly for the first time since David and Victoria Beckham spoke out about the footballer's alleged affair. The Dutch model, who was Beckham’s former PA, hit the headlines in 2004 after she claimed she had an affair with the English midfielder whilst he was playing for Real Madrid. He has described the allegation as “ludicrous”. In new Netflix … [Read more...]
K-POP star Moonbin found dead aged 25
K-POP star Moonbin has been found dead in his apartment aged 25, South Korea police have said. The singer, actor, dancer and model was best known as a member of boyband Astro and its sub-unit Moonbin and Sanha. His manager found him dead at his home in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Tuesday evening (18 April), YonHapNews Television reported. A tour date set for 13 May in Jakarta, … [Read more...]
Wall Street Journal reporter seen for first time since being arrested in Russia on spying charges
Russia’s top security agency says it has arrested a reporter for The Wall Street Journal over alleged espionage. Journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Yekaterinburg on spying charges, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) – the successor to the KGB. He was brought to Moscow where a court at a closed hearing ordered him held in pre-trial detention until 29 … [Read more...]
Pentagon reveals movements of Chinese spy balloon
The US Department of Defense has revealed the latest movements of a Chinese spy balloon spotted over America. Pentagon press secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder said officials continued to monitor the surveillance tool "closely." "The balloon continues to move eastward, and is currently over the centre of the continental United States," he said. The Brigadier General also … [Read more...]
Guitar legend Jeff Beck dies aged 78
Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, who performed alongside Jimmy Page with The Yardbirds, has died aged 78. The virtuoso passed away on Tuesday, 10 January, after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis," according to his representatives. With fingers and thumbs that were insured for a whopping £7 million, he is considered to be one of the best guitarists of all time. In … [Read more...]
Watch again: Liz Truss holds press conference after Kwasi Kwarteng’s resignation
Watch live as Liz Truss holds a press conference after Kwasi Kwarteng’s resignation. The decision follows weeks of economic turbulence caused by the government’s mini-Budget, which sent the pound into freefall. Ms Truss is expected to announce a major U-turn on her former chancellor’s plan in a press conference at 2pm on Friday (14 October). Less than 24 hours before being … [Read more...]
Liz Truss says she is ‘a fighter, not a quitter’ as she faces calls to resign
Liz Truss insisted she is “a fighter not a quitter” as she faced calls to resign during a fiery session of PMQs. Standing opposite her at the dispatch box, Sir Keir Starmer claimed the Conservative Party’s economic credibility is “gone” and asked the prime minister: “Why is she still here?” “I am a fighter and not a quitter. I have acted in the national interest to make sure … [Read more...]
Watch moment Biden falls off bike at Delaware beach
Joe Biden took a tumble on Saturday morning while out for a bike ride in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The president, 79, fell from his bike while riding up to greet members of the public at Cape Henlopen State Park. Quickly bouncing back up, Mr Biden said: “I’m good”, adding “my foot got caught”. Watch more here at Independent TV … [Read more...]