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This Morning: Vernon Kay pushes Love Island's Jay off screen SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Vernon Kay, 48, has taken to Twitter in a plea to fans not to misinterpret a comment he made about cyclists in London. In view of his 1.1 million followers, the television presenter wrote a tweet seemingly slamming cyclists for running red lights. Related articles Ian Hislop on time apart from wife Victoria 'Lives in Greece!' John Travolta's daughter offers support amid Grease co-stars death He wrote sarcastically: “Driving through London. “The new law change allowing cyclists to go through a red light is really working….” The star’s fans were quick to jump out at him for the comment, before Vernon was … [Read more...] about Vernon Kay insists he was ‘misinterpreted’ as he’s accused of stirring the pot with tweet

Sofia Vergara of America's Got Talent shared a sensational snap ahead of the latest show Sofia Vergara wowed America's Got Talent fans with a sizzling outfit photo, taken just hours before she joined Simon Cowell and co for another episode of the show (Image: INSTAGRAM) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Sofia Vergara of America's Got Talent, who still has a flawless complexion at age 50, shared a snap of herself boasting a very busty cleavage in a white strapless top. The ruched satin fabric barely concealed Sofia's assets in the tight and figure-hugging top, while she accented her look with a sparkling diamond necklace. The bejewelled star also boasted bling on her finger and wrist, alongside some equally sparkly earrings in the shape … [Read more...] about Sofia Vergara boasts busty cleavage in sexy selfie photo as America’s Got Talent continues

At a Thursday meeting with the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Hoang Phuc Lam, deputy director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said storm Mulan, which has devolved into a tropical depression, would cause rains of up to 150 mm in several provinces in the next two days. In northern Vietnam and the central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An could see rainfall of up to 200 mm. Mountainous regions in northwestern and north-central areas should be wary of flash floods and landslides, local reports have cited weather experts as saying. Several localities in the northern mountainous region and Nghe An in the north central have determined areas vulnerable to floods and land erosion and found around 114,895 people living there. Plans to evacuate them are now in place to be carried out depending on the situation, according to the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. Nguyen Dinh … [Read more...] about 115,000 readied for evacuation as flooding, landslide risks loom

Dang Cong Khoi and Nguyen Van Truyen, both deputy heads of the Ministry of Finance's Department of Price Management, received warnings for the same violation, the Central Inspection Commission announced Thursday. Last month, the Commission said the Party Committee of the price management department had violated the principle of democratic centralism and was negligent in managing and monitoring, allowing certain individuals to violate the laws and Party regulations regarding pricing negotiations and monitoring for Covid-19 test kits, among others. Such violations were deemed to have caused serious consequences, caused huge losses to the national budget and society's resources, negatively affected the Covid-19 fight and the reputation of the Party and state authorities, the commission said. Phan Quoc Viet, general director of Viet A, admitted in January that he had inflated the price of a Covid-19 test kit by 45 percent and sent around VND800 billion ($35.2 million) as "bonuses" to … [Read more...] about Finance ministry official stripped of Party positions over Covid test kit scandal

THE MEDIA storm Prince Harry & Meghan Markle are weathering is just the beginning as they plan to launch more tell all books. While the public and the Royal Family await Prince Harry's upcoming bombshell "heart felt" memoir with baited breath, a royal commentator has said this is just the start. Following the Sussexes burst into the limelight away from the Firm with their Oprah interview, royal commentator Neil Sean told his YouTube clan there's no way to "stem the flow of" media attention. Meghan' s close friend Omid Scobie also co-wrote Finding Freedom with Carolyn Durand, and they have announced a sequel in the coming months following Harry's memoir release. Furthermore, Meghan and Harry have a Netflix docuseries in the pipeline, meaning all eyes will be on them in the coming months. Neil Sean said they are in desperate need of a PR shake up, and that they are now battling with "who they're going to hire, who they're going to keep and, more importantly, who … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle news: Prince Harry & Meg to drop HUGE bombshells in coming months and Oprah was ‘the tip of the iceberg’

A British man accused of being the fourth member of the "ISIS Beatles" appeared in court today. Aine Davis, 38, was arrested after flying into Luton Airport yesterday. Davis, originally from West London, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth. He has been charged with possession of a firearm for terror purposes, and two charges relating to funding terrorism. The charges relate to alleged offences in 2013 and 2014. Davis, who wore a grey long-sleeve T-shirt and grey trousers, and was flanked by two security officers. He did not enter any pleas to the charges. Aine Davis was arrested at Luton Airport ( Image: Getty Images) He was remanded in custody until his next appearance at the Old Bailey on September 2 by Senior District Judge Paul Goldspring. He has previously denied being one of the ISIS Beatles - who were given the nickname by hostages in Syria because of their English accents. Head of the … [Read more...] about ‘ISIS Beatle’ in UK court on terrorism charges after airport arrest on UK return

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz get married in Miami SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Brooklyn Beckham, 23, has spoken about his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz. The Instagram influencer and budding chef has said he “can’t wait to be a dad" and that he hopes they will one day have their own reality TV show. Related articles Nicola Peltz breaks silence on relationship with Victoria Beckham 'My wife is getting old' David Beckham teases Victoria over purchase The son of David and Victoria Beckham has said the only thing stopping him is the wait for his other half to decide she is ready for children. In a new interview, Brooklyn, clearly smitten with his new wife, said he frequently … [Read more...] about ‘Can’t wait!’ Brooklyn Beckham says he’s ‘ready to have kids’ with wife Nicola Peltz

According to the plan issued early this week, the Home Affairs Department will send 60 staff to study urban development management in Japan, Singapore and the U.S. for VND11 billion while 100 others will be sent to Germany, Japan, Singapore and the U.S. to learn about managing and developing human resources for a fee exceeding VND18 billion. The Finance Department will let 100 staff go to Germany, Singapore and the U.S. to learn practical experience in public financial management, public investment, public strategy and policy, as well as formulating and organizing the implementation of policies at a total budget of VND18 billion. The plan, to be carried out from now until 2025 and with a vision toward 2030, will also see the Department of Science and Technology send 20 employees to Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the U.S. to learn about management, formulation, and implementation of policies in the field of science and technology with funding of VND3.6 billion. The … [Read more...] about Hanoi to pay $3.8 mln for state workers to study abroad

Edu impressed by Arsenal’s squad strength heading into new campaign SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arsenal may have to move fast to sign Youri Tielemans following the injury to Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara. The Gunners have been linked with Tielemans throughout the summer but could potentially face further competition in the latter weeks of the window. Related articles Man Utd make transfer U-turn as Adrien Rabiot partner revealed Rabiot 'makes demand in order to join Man Utd’ with De Jong up in air Liverpool are set to be without Spain ace Thiago for six weeks. The 31-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's opening-day draw at Fulham. Before that match, there were already … [Read more...] about Arsenal chief Edu may move fast to sign transfer target after Liverpool blow

Man Utd's pre-season schedule as Red Devils head for Australia SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not join the squad for their tour of Thailand this month. The 37-year-old has asked the club to leave should a suitable offer come in for his services and he has missed training since, citing family reasons. Related articles Man Utd’s current position on refunding new Ronaldo shirts - EXCLUSIVE Ronaldo ‘strike’ info comes to light as Man Utd sweat over future Ronaldo looks set to be on his way out of the north west after reports over the weekend said he had asked to leave the club. The legendary striker was said to be unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Man Utd confirm full 31-man squad for Thailand tour as Cristiano Ronaldo decision made