Eurozone: Christine Lagarde outlines ECB plans for first rate hike 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 Dorothea Siems, German chief economist, said the European Central Bank's securities purchase programme - which was launched by Italian PM Mario Draghi - is the reason why the euro is becoming like the old embattled Italian currency. Related articles ECB hikes interest rates for first time in 11 years State pension set to rise by THREE times inflation in 2023 The lira was the official unit of currency in Italy until January 1, 1999, when it was replaced by the euro. Writing in centre-right German paper the Welt, Ms Siems issued a direct attack on Draghi, saying: "The euro is becoming like the … [Read more...] about Eurozone crisis: Germany lashes out at Draghi for annihilation ECB ‘This is not good news’
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John Cleese rows with fans over his British Empire claims ‘British didn’t invent the idea’
John Cleese clashes with BBC World News interviewer 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 John Cleese, 82, has hit back at Twitter users who slammed the actor for his outspoken views about the British Empire. The Monty Python legend sparked the debate as he responded to a tweet by political commentator Matthew Stadlen in full view of his 5.7 million followers. Related articles Alex Scott breaks down as she fears 'there is no going back' Jennifer Aniston, 53, shows off incredible figure in white bikini Matthew wrote: “If you want to get a better sense of the evil of the British Empire, watch The Wind that Shakes the Barley.” It wasn’t long before John took to the social media platform to spout his own … [Read more...] about John Cleese rows with fans over his British Empire claims ‘British didn’t invent the idea’
NASA’s £41bn mega rocket launching this month in bid to put humans back on Moon
NASA is set to launch its new £41.35billlion mega-rocket this month as the US space agency bids to get humans back on the Moon . Seventeen years of work have gone into the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spaceship, with the former set to take the latter on a trip around the Moon on August 29. The gigantic SLS rocket is 23 storeys tall and is powered by four car-sized engines and two rocket boosters. READ MORE: New film sparks fears Moon could be pushed from orbit in doomsday event This month's mission - Artemis I - will be its first. Strapped on top of the SLS, the Orion will first complete an unmanned mission around the Moon. If Artemis I is successful, NASA plans to put astronauts onboard for another trip around the Moon before using the SLS and SpaceX 's Starship to touch down on the lunar surface in 2025. It would be the first time astronauts have done so since 1972. In fact, the plans for the Artemis program don't stop there. NASA are … [Read more...] about NASA’s £41bn mega rocket launching this month in bid to put humans back on Moon
UK beaches on alert as Brits stung by tiny but ‘excruciatingly painful’ fish
British beachgoers have been put on high alert after a venomous fish has been spotted on UK shores. The warning has come from the RNLI, who have had several reports of people being stung by a highly dangerous fish during visits to Filey in North Yorkshire Yorkshire. And after an investigation, it emerged that the fish in question was the Weever fish – which hides in the sand. READ MORE: Met Office issues severe thunderstorm warning to follow 35C heatwave According to The Mirror , the dangerous fish buries itself under the surface of the beach and waits for pray to pass by. In this case, the pray is humans - and they are located at beaches across the country. If stung, it can be “excruciatingly painful” as hundreds of tiny spines sink themselves into a person's skins. Posting about the findings on Facebook, the RNLI said: “(Our) lifeguards at Filey are having to treat a number of visitors who have suffered Weever fish stings while in the sea. “Weever fish are … [Read more...] about UK beaches on alert as Brits stung by tiny but ‘excruciatingly painful’ fish
UK heatwave ends as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as rain sparks flood fears
Warnings for widespread thunderstorms in the UK has been earmarked for Monday and Tuesday, as the Met Office believe disruption could be possible. Monday's thunderstorm warning covers most of the UK while the warning for Tuesday, covers large parts of just England, however, the likes of the South East, London, Norfolk and Suffolk, and Wales have been excluded from the warning, the Daily Mirror reported . According to the Met Office, some places are "likely to see thunderstorms with torrential rain" with sudden flooding to properties and roads could be a possibility. READ MORE: Brits could be forced to leave windows filthy for months due to drought The scorching UK weather will come to an end but it wasn't without drama as several wildfires erupted in the likes of Derbyshire and Enfield as the heatwave was in full effect. The Met Office added that public transport such as trains and buses could be hit with delays and cancellations as a result of the thunderstorms … [Read more...] about UK heatwave ends as Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as rain sparks flood fears
Another Baba Vanga prediction comes true as blind mystic foresaw UK’s drought woes
Eerie predictions from Baba Vanga continue to come true as the infamous Bulgarian mystic's claims for 2022 begin to prove correct. The Bulgarian-born Vanga's uncanny predictions were proven this year, after the UK was hit by a drought , which is one of the many claims made before the mystic's death in 1996. Vanga is said to have left predictions for every year up until 5079, and of those thousands of predictions, one has come very true and very accurate for the Bulgarian soothsayer. READ MORE: Politician promises that he will never eat a 'whole plate of dog penises' ever again Floods and droughts were predicted for this year across the globe, and those predictions have seemingly come true. Vanga had previously predicted the death of Princess Diana , 9/11 and the presidency of Barack Obama, but droughts were on the cards for 2022 according to the mystic. The mystic had predicted flooding in parts of Asia and Australia as well as a drought for the UK this year, … [Read more...] about Another Baba Vanga prediction comes true as blind mystic foresaw UK’s drought woes
‘We sold our home on Instagram to live mortgage free on abandoned caravan park’
A couple sold their house on Instagram to buy an abandoned caravan park for £90,000 in a bid to live mortgage free. Jon and Emilie James, both 33, fell in the love with the old caravan park near Llanelli, Wales and sold up their first home and belongings for £132,000. After they'd paid off their mortgage they had just £79,000 left and used another £11,000 in savings to pay for the caravan park – leaving them with just £500 in the bank. READ MORE: Bible bombshell as bloody siege prophecy foretold by Jesus is 'proven true' The pair, who are both wedding photographers and videographers, decided they wanted to live a simple life, and thought the caravan park was the perfect fit. Since moving in in June, the couple have made their new home in a small done-up touring caravan and plan on renovating the park. Emilie explained that the site held special significance for them. She said: “We heard that the land was for sale back in 2020 and when I mentioned it to Jon, asking … [Read more...] about ‘We sold our home on Instagram to live mortgage free on abandoned caravan park’
Prince Harry’s book will be ‘most devastating’ since Princess Diana’s, says royal expert
The upcoming memoir from Prince Harry could prove "devastating" for the Royal Family on a level similar to that of his mother Princess Diana . The Duke of Sussex is set to release his autobiography this November, and one royal expert believes the bombshell book will mark a heavy blow to The Firm. Prince Harry's soon-to-be released book was compared to that of his mother's, Princess Diana, and could do a similar amount of damage to the release of her memoir. READ MORE: Meghan and Harry fight back over claim they 'sold out monarchy' to 'further their wallet' That same expert has claimed the book would not be a "feel-good read" as it details life inside the Royal Family. Speaking of the potentially crushing blows the book could offer up, royal expert Daniela Elser said that "even a small percentage of speculation" about the book could be a massive blow. Elser continued that worries over "what he might reveal and what dirt he might dish is correct". The royal … [Read more...] about Prince Harry’s book will be ‘most devastating’ since Princess Diana’s, says royal expert
Teen hitman from ‘Mexico’s most dangerous cartel’ caught carrying dismembered body parts
A teenage hitman from Mexico's most dangerous drug cartel was caught carrying dismembered body parts after being pulled over by police. The Civil Guard and the Municipal Police in Morelia, Michoacán, stopped two men on motorbikes on Friday morning (August 12) after they were seen circulating up and down a road. They attempted to make a getaway but one, a 17-year-old, was caught and arrested according to Borderland Beat . READ MORE: Pregnant woman among 11 killed as prison riot sparks drug cartel war with city in flames He was quickly identified as a member of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as he had their acronym - CJNG - tattooed on one of his arms. A search of the teen and his vehicle turned up a .9-millimetre calibre firearm, 14 rounds of ammunition and two black bags giving off a putrid smell. Inside the bags were chopped up human body parts. The teen is now facing a murder charge and is accused of being involved in a number of other crimes. … [Read more...] about Teen hitman from ‘Mexico’s most dangerous cartel’ caught carrying dismembered body parts
Inside Princess Anne’s wild love life – from bodyguard romps to love letter scandal
Today (August 15) Princess Anne celebrates her 72nd birthday. The Queen 's only daughter still plays a key working role and last year carried out 387 engagements, more than any other royal . Although these days she mainly makes headlines for her incredible hard work, in the past it has been her relationship dramas. READ MORE: Princess Anne's priceless reaction as she was mistaken for Prince Charles in blunder The year 1992 is most notable for Prince Charles ' separation from Princess Diana , but it was the same year Anne split from first husband Captain Mark Phillips. Their marriage was overflowing with drama, infidelity and conflict. They first met in 1968 but didn't get together immediately, with Anne instead dating Andrew Parker Bowles - the man who went on to marry Camilla Parker Bowles. Anne and Mark later rekindled things and announced their engagement in May 1973, marrying on November 14 that year in a Westminster Abbey ceremony watched by over 500 … [Read more...] about Inside Princess Anne’s wild love life – from bodyguard romps to love letter scandal