thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Angelina Jolie 'seduced Brad Pitt by secretly removing underwear for sex scene'

The electric chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2005 film Mr and Mrs Smith was obvious to everyone .
But behind the scenes , their real-life chemistry was just as palpable , fuelling rumours that Brad 's eye had strayed from Jennifer Aniston , who he married 20 years ago today .
The actor initially denied there had been some 'dastardly affair ' but later both him and Angelina admitted they had 'fallen in love ' during filming .
Angelina 's former bodyguard Mark Behar claimed he caught the pair 'making out ' in their trailers and even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` [ Angelina ] and Brad were constantly laughing and flirting with each other and acting like two school kids who had the hots for each other , and it was so cute , '' he told Us Weekly .
`` I caught them several times in each other ’ s trailers making out .
I was n't shocked at all when they got married years later . ''
And other on-set sources claimed Angelina was temptress , with one insider alleging she secretly removed her flesh-coloured underwear during one love scene .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the suit and climbed in bed with him naked !
It ’ s the biggest thing we all remember from that film , '' the source told Us Weekly .
Angelina has always insisted she had no intention of stealing Brad from Jennifer , opening up about their courtship in 2006 .
The actress - who shares six children with Brad - said that when they first met , `` it was clear he was with his best friend , someone he loves and respects . ''
She told Vogue : `` And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suppose , very full lives ...
I think we were the last two people who were looking for a relationship .
I certainly wasn ’ t .
I was quite content to be a single mum . ''
According to Angelina , she and Brad quickly `` became a pair '' , finding `` joy '' in everything they did together .
Admitting she `` could n't wait '' to get to work each day , she insisted it was n't until filming ended that they began to contemplate a relationship .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of the shoot for us , I think , to realize that it might mean something more than we ’ d earlier allowed ourselves to believe .
And both knowing that the reality of that was a big thing , something that was going to take a lot of serious consideration , '' she said .
`` We spent a lot of time contemplating and thinking and talking about what we both wanted in life and realized that we wanted very , very similar things . ''
They remained `` very , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brad and Jen announced their split in January 2005 , Angelina said that 's when things changed .
`` Then life developed in a way where we could be together , where it felt like something we would do , we should do , '' she told the fashion bible , in an interview Jennifer would later brand `` uncool '' .
“ There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening , '' she said .
“ I felt those details were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stuff about how she couldn ’ t wait to get to work every day ?
That was really uncool.
” Making matters worse , Jen was then faced with news that Angelina was expecting Brad 's baby .
In an unearthed Vanity Fair interview from September that year , Jennifer , then 36 , wore her pain on her sleeve when the interviewer broached rumours that Angelina was expecting just two months before Jen and Brad 's divorce was even finalised .
Describing how the actress looked like she had been `` stabbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Jen cried silently for several minutes , unable to stop the tears rolling down her cheeks before shaking her head , too hurt to give an answer .
As for whether she believed the gossip that Brad and Ange had had a full-blown affair , Jennifer said , “ I choose to believe my husband .
At this point , I wouldn ’ t be surprised by anything , but I would much rather choose to believe him . ''
The line from friends was that he 'd wanted to work out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a single man - and that he assured Jen , `` This is not about another woman . ''
However , the strength of her belief was shaken when pictured surfaced of Brad playing the doting dad to Angelina 's adopted son Maddox on the beach in Africa on April 29 .
“ I would be a robot if I said I didn ’ t feel moments of anger , of hurt , of embarrassment , '' Jen said .
“ I just don ’ t know what happened .
There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a lot I don ’ t know , and probably never will know , really .
“ I have to think there ’ s some reason I have called this into my life , ” she added .
“ I have to believe that - otherwise it ’ s just cruel .
”

Angelina Jolie apparently put on a minxy display to tantalise her Mr and Mrs Smith co-star Brad Pitt, who was married to Jennifer Aniston
The electric chemistry between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2005 film Mr and Mrs Smith was obvious to everyone.
But behind the scenes, their real-life chemistry was just as palpable, fuelling rumours that Brad's eye had strayed from Jennifer Aniston, who he married 20 years ago today.
The actor initially denied there had been some 'dastardly affair' but later both him and Angelina admitted they had 'fallen in love' during filming.
Angelina's former bodyguard Mark Behar claimed he caught the pair 'making out' in their trailers and even helped pass x-rated notes between them.
"[Angelina] and Brad were constantly laughing and flirting with each other and acting like two school kids who had the hots for each other, and it was so cute," he told Us Weekly.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
"I caught them several times in each other’s trailers making out. I wasn't shocked at all when they got married years later."
And other on-set sources claimed Angelina was temptress, with one insider alleging she secretly removed her flesh-coloured underwear during one love scene.
"In the end, she shunned the suit and climbed in bed with him naked! It’s the biggest thing we all remember from that film," the source told Us Weekly.
Image: Twentieth Century Fox) Twentieth Century Fox)
Angelina has always insisted she had no intention of stealing Brad from Jennifer, opening up about their courtship in 2006.
The actress - who shares six children with Brad - said that when they first met, "it was clear he was with his best friend, someone he loves and respects."
She told Vogue: "And so we were both living, I suppose, very full lives... I think we were the last two people who were looking for a relationship. I certainly wasn’t. I was quite content to be a single mum."
Image: Instar Images) Instar Images)
According to Angelina, she and Brad quickly "became a pair", finding "joy" in everything they did together.
Admitting she "couldn't wait" to get to work each day, she insisted it wasn't until filming ended that they began to contemplate a relationship.
“It took until, really, the end of the shoot for us, I think, to realize that it might mean something more than we’d earlier allowed ourselves to believe. And both knowing that the reality of that was a big thing, something that was going to take a lot of serious consideration," she said.
Image: Splash News) Splash News)
"We spent a lot of time contemplating and thinking and talking about what we both wanted in life and realized that we wanted very, very similar things."
They remained "very, very good friends", but when Brad and Jen announced their split in January 2005, Angelina said that's when things changed.
"Then life developed in a way where we could be together, where it felt like something we would do, we should do," she told the fashion bible, in an interview Jennifer would later brand "uncool".
“There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening," she said.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“I felt those details were a little inappropriate to discuss. That stuff about how she couldn’t wait to get to work every day? That was really uncool.”
Making matters worse, Jen was then faced with news that Angelina was expecting Brad's baby.
In an unearthed Vanity Fair interview from September that year, Jennifer, then 36, wore her pain on her sleeve when the interviewer broached rumours that Angelina was expecting just two months before Jen and Brad's divorce was even finalised.
Describing how the actress looked like she had been "stabbed in the heart," the reporter said Jen cried silently for several minutes, unable to stop the tears rolling down her cheeks before shaking her head, too hurt to give an answer.
As for whether she believed the gossip that Brad and Ange had had a full-blown affair, Jennifer said, “I choose to believe my husband. At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised by anything, but I would much rather choose to believe him."
The line from friends was that he'd wanted to work out what he wanted in life - as a single man - and that he assured Jen, "This is not about another woman."
Image: bigpicturesphoto.com) bigpicturesphoto.com)
However, the strength of her belief was shaken when pictured surfaced of Brad playing the doting dad to Angelina's adopted son Maddox on the beach in Africa on April 29.
“I would be a robot if I said I didn’t feel moments of anger, of hurt, of embarrassment," Jen said. “I just don’t know what happened. There’s a lot I don’t understand, a lot I don’t know, and probably never will know, really.
“I have to think there’s some reason I have called this into my life,” she added. “I have to believe that - otherwise it’s just cruel.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Antonio Conte gives honest verdict on Lionel Messi to Inter Milan speculation

Antonio Conte has provided an honest response to speculation linking Lionel Messi with a shock move to Inter Milan this summer .
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is reportedly unhappy at the Nou Camp after a season in which Barca surrendered the La Liga title to rivals Real Madrid .
Problems behind the scenes have also contributed to Messi 's discontent with just a year remaining on his current contract .
A picture of Messi was projected onto Milan 's cathedral - the Duomo di Milano - on Tuesday in a reported publicity stunt by Inter 's owners .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Inter either landing Barcelona 's talisman , or four players worth €50million ( £45m ) each , he gave a definitively straightforward answer .
`` I think both of those scenarios are pretty improbable ! ''
he said on Sky Sport Italia .
`` I am holding on tight to my players , as they are giving their all , I can guarantee that .
`` It 'd be easier to move the Duomo than to bring Messi to Inter ! ''
Messi labelled Barcelona 's current crop of stars `` weak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the title , and insisted his team will struggle to get past Napoli in the Champions League .
Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has suggested claims of Messi moving to the San Siro are pure `` fantasy football '' though , while Barcelona are confident the 32-year-old will pen a new deal .
President of the Spanish club , Josep Maria Bartomeu , said to Mundo Deportivo : `` Messi has said many times that he wants to retire here and I have no doubt that he will re-sign . ''
Meanwhile Messi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been offered the chance of a switch to MLS .
The 33-year-old is being linked with a swansong in the States , with David Beckham 's Inter Miami franchise said to be keen on signing the Uruguayan .
Suarez is said to fancy ending his career across the pond , but Barcelona expect him to remain on their books for at least another season or two .
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Messi's future is uncertain after his recent comments labelling Barcelona "weak and inconsistent" as the star enters the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp
Antonio Conte gives honest verdict on Lionel Messi to Inter Milan transfer speculation
Antonio Conte has provided an honest response to speculation linking Lionel Messi with a shock move to Inter Milan this summer.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is reportedly unhappy at the Nou Camp after a season in which Barca surrendered the La Liga title to rivals Real Madrid.
Problems behind the scenes have also contributed to Messi's discontent with just a year remaining on his current contract.
A picture of Messi was projected onto Milan's cathedral - the Duomo di Milano - on Tuesday in a reported publicity stunt by Inter's owners.
But when Conte was quizzed on the possibility of Inter either landing Barcelona's talisman, or four players worth €50million (£45m) each, he gave a definitively straightforward answer.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I think both of those scenarios are pretty improbable!" he said on Sky Sport Italia .
"I am holding on tight to my players, as they are giving their all, I can guarantee that.
"It'd be easier to move the Duomo than to bring Messi to Inter!"
Messi labelled Barcelona's current crop of stars "weak and inconsistent" after Real Madrid sealed the title, and insisted his team will struggle to get past Napoli in the Champions League.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has suggested claims of Messi moving to the San Siro are pure "fantasy football" though, while Barcelona are confident the 32-year-old will pen a new deal.
President of the Spanish club, Josep Maria Bartomeu, said to Mundo Deportivo : "Messi has said many times that he wants to retire here and I have no doubt that he will re-sign."
Meanwhile Messi's strike partner Luis Suarez has reportedly been offered the chance of a switch to MLS.
The 33-year-old is being linked with a swansong in the States, with David Beckham's Inter Miami franchise said to be keen on signing the Uruguayan.
Suarez is said to fancy ending his career across the pond, but Barcelona expect him to remain on their books for at least another season or two.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Lisa Armstrong stuns everyone with her natural looks in rare makeup-free selfie

Ant McPartlin 's ex Lisa Armstrong was simply stunning in a makeup-free selfie selfie .
As a makeup artist , it 's no wonder she usually puts her skills into practice when she gets ready .
But the Strictly Come Dancing behind-the-scenes star showed off her gorgeous natural beauty when she accentuated her features with only a touch of products .
Fans went wild for her latest look as they gushed over her lovely and pretty appearance captured in her glowing Instagram post .
Lisa jumped on board the challenge of women supporting women , which has been raging on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She wrote : `` # challengeaccepted Thank-you for nominating me ... . ''
Her photograph looked striking on her Instagram grid as it was uploaded in black and white .
Compliments come snowballing in the form of gushing comments posted beneath the photo .
Among the crowd , one wrote : `` You look lush x . ''
The cosmetics guru has built up an empire of 63.8k fans on Instagram where she documents her day-to-day life .
Lisa lives happily on her own but she often spends half the week joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half of his time living with Lisa and half his time with ex Ant following their bitter divorce .
Now it 's been settled , the exes have agreed to let the chocolate lab divide his time equally between them .
Recently she has returned to her TV makeup career with a visor to protect her amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe .
In the grip of lockdown , Lisa admitted she had n't done anything in months as everyone was having to do their own makeup .
She told the Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done anything for months .
People are having to do their own makeup . ''

As a makeup artist, it's no wonder Ant McPartlin's ex wife Lisa Armstrong usually puts her skills into practice when she heads outside
Lisa Armstrong stuns with her natural looks in rare makeup-free selfie
Ant McPartlin's ex Lisa Armstrong was simply stunning in a makeup-free selfie selfie.
As a makeup artist, it's no wonder she usually puts her skills into practice when she gets ready.
But the Strictly Come Dancing behind-the-scenes star showed off her gorgeous natural beauty when she accentuated her features with only a touch of products.
Fans went wild for her latest look as they gushed over her lovely and pretty appearance captured in her glowing Instagram post.
Lisa jumped on board the challenge of women supporting women, which has been raging on celebs' and fans' Instagrams alike.
Image: lisaamkup/Instagram) lisaamkup/Instagram)
She wrote: "#challengeaccepted Thank-you for nominating me...."
Her photograph looked striking on her Instagram grid as it was uploaded in black and white.
Compliments come snowballing in the form of gushing comments posted beneath the photo.
Image: LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images)
Among the crowd, one wrote: "You look lush x."
Others wrote: "Stunner."
"Beaut!!! Yes I love that smile !! Xx."
Image: INSTAGRAM) INSTAGRAM)
"You look lovely Lisa."
"Very pretty."
The cosmetics guru has built up an empire of 63.8k fans on Instagram where she documents her day-to-day life.
Lisa lives happily on her own but she often spends half the week joined by her dog Harley.
Harley spends half of his time living with Lisa and half his time with ex Ant following their bitter divorce.
Now it's been settled, the exes have agreed to let the chocolate lab divide his time equally between them.
Recently she has returned to her TV makeup career with a visor to protect her amid the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe.
In the grip of lockdown, Lisa admitted she hadn't done anything in months as everyone was having to do their own makeup.
She told the Royal Television Society : "I haven't done anything for months. People are having to do their own makeup."


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight to cost $49.99 on pay per view

Fans in America will have to fork out $ 49.99 to watch faded stars Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr trade blows in a pretend fight .
The two ring legends will meet over eight rounds in California on September 12 .
But with the coronavirus crisis forcing events behind closed doors , the organisers have slapped a hefty price tag on the pay-per-view .
The fight will be streamed through cable and satellite in the US , as well as on social media site Triller .
The latter will be desperate for huge interest having reportedly paid more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning they need at least one million buys to break even .
No price has been set for fans in the UK but fights normally retail between £15 and £20 .
But despite the cost , Tyson insists he is fighting his fellow American for free .
He told TMZ Sports : `` Now I ’ m doing it with a lot more enthusiasm because I ’ m doing it for someone else .
It ’ s going to be for various charities .
`` Nobody has to ever worry about me getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying I ’ m doing this for money .
`` I ’ m not getting anything .
I just feel good doing this because I can . ''
The fight will not have a winner after the California commission confirmed there will be no ringside judges .
And the referee will be able to stop the fight if he believes either man is hurt - or if either legend is cut .
But Jones insists he is expecting a dangerous Tyson - even at the age of 54 .
`` I understand because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killer he is a killer , '' he said .
`` If Mike does n't kill quick he 's fighting one of the smartest savviest guys to ever do the thing , if he do n't kill quick he 's in trouble .
'If you do n't kill right away what are you going to do ?
I seen all those smoking videos do n't think I do n't know what 's going on , I 'm not stupid . ''

The much-anticipated bout is set to go ahead on September 12 but fans who wish to watch the fight on TV will have to shell out a significant amount
Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr fight to cost $49.99 on pay per view
Fans in America will have to fork out $49.99 to watch faded stars Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr trade blows in a pretend fight.
The two ring legends will meet over eight rounds in California on September 12.
But with the coronavirus crisis forcing events behind closed doors, the organisers have slapped a hefty price tag on the pay-per-view.
The fight will be streamed through cable and satellite in the US, as well as on social media site Triller.
The latter will be desperate for huge interest having reportedly paid more than $50m to secure exclusive rights, meaning they need at least one million buys to break even.
Image: xxxxxxxx/Twitter) xxxxxxxx/Twitter)
No price has been set for fans in the UK but fights normally retail between £15 and £20.
But despite the cost, Tyson insists he is fighting his fellow American for free.
He told TMZ Sports: "Now I’m doing it with a lot more enthusiasm because I’m doing it for someone else. It’s going to be for various charities.
"Nobody has to ever worry about me getting rich, or getting jealous, or saying I’m doing this for money.
"I’m not getting anything. I just feel good doing this because I can."
The fight will not have a winner after the California commission confirmed there will be no ringside judges.
And the referee will be able to stop the fight if he believes either man is hurt - or if either legend is cut.
Image: Getty Images Sport) Getty Images Sport)
But Jones insists he is expecting a dangerous Tyson - even at the age of 54.
"I understand because Mike doesn't just look like a killer he is a killer," he said.
"If Mike doesn't kill quick he's fighting one of the smartest savviest guys to ever do the thing, if he don't kill quick he's in trouble. 'If you don't kill right away what are you going to do? I seen all those smoking videos don't think I don't know what's going on, I'm not stupid."


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Madeleine McCann police find prime suspect's 'secret cellar' in dig at allotment

Police have found a 'secret cellar ' which belonged to Madeleine McCann 's prime suspect where he lived the year she vanished , it has been reported .
Christian Brueckner lived `` off-grid '' at the vegetable garden near Hanover , Germany in 2007 , locals have claimed .
The convicted sex offender reportedly had no interest in growing vegetables but lounged around drinking beer and told people he was a car mechanic while living in a van .
The gazebo has since been destroyed but German media reports today that police digging up the site have found the cellar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Madeleine 's disappearance .
Wolfgang Kossak , who lives in a neighbouring property , said the search was “ ominous ” .
He said many of the plots were sub-let and he recalled a stranger who “ caused a lot of trouble ” visiting the site around 2006 and 2007 .
According to local newspaper HAZ , detectives discovered and searched the cellar of a gazebo which had once stood at the garden .
Speaking to MailOnline , Mr Kossak said : `` Christian Brueckner had the garden next to mine .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
`` He told me that he living off the grid , that he had not registered with the authorities – no one knew he was there .
`` The building was not really a house , you might call it a shed .
But it had a cellar and underneath there would be foundations . ''
He said the buildings on Brueckner 's plot of land were demolished in 2008 .
He added that Brueckner would talk of his preference for southern Europe due to the climate and that the rapist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parked it next to the allotment and lived in the vehicle '' .
Police have said a camper van that was spotted in the Praia da Luz area in early 2007 is vital to their investigation .
Mobile phone records proved Brueckner was in Praia da Luz on the night she disappeared .
German detectives have not said if they are looking for Madeleine 's remains or simply evidence against Brueckner .
German prosecutors have said they believe the missing youngster , who vanished from her Portuguese hotel room in 2007 , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renewed search efforts based on reports that the German suspect stayed in the area in a beat-up RV at the time Madeleine went missing .
They have unsuccessfully searched around 30 wells for human remains .
Mr Kossak said that Brueckner disappeared in 2008 and he never saw him again .
German media says he received at least two criminal convictions from a Hanover court , one for forging documents in 2010 and another for theft in 2013 .
He split his time between Germany and Portugal from 2013 to 2015 , prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bild about Brueckner 's connection to the allotment , the suspect 's lawyer Friedrich Fuelscher said he could not comment on the police operation .
Pressed on why the allotment was being searched , Fuelscher told the newspaper that `` I think we 'll find out the reason soon '' .
Through his lawyer Brueckner , currently imprisoned in Germany for drugs offences , has denied any involvement in Madeleine 's disappearance or death .
He has also been convicted of the rape of a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2007 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The drugs conviction is due to keep him behind bars until shortly before the end of January next year and , after that , a seven-year jail term for the rape will kick in unless he wins his appeal .

Madeleine McCann suspect's lawyer says 'we'll find out soon' why police are digging at allotment
Madeleine McCann suspect's lawyer says 'we'll find out soon' why police are digging at allotment
Christian Brueckner lived in a camper van 'off-grid' at the vegetable garden near Hanover, Germany the year Madeleine McCann vanished while on holiday with her family in Portugal
Police have found a 'secret cellar' which belonged to Madeleine McCann's prime suspect where he lived the year she vanished, it has been reported.
Christian Brueckner lived "off-grid" at the vegetable garden near Hanover, Germany in 2007, locals have claimed.
The convicted sex offender reportedly had no interest in growing vegetables but lounged around drinking beer and told people he was a car mechanic while living in a van.
The gazebo has since been destroyed but German media reports today that police digging up the site have found the cellar and are searching it for evidence about Madeleine's disappearance.
Wolfgang Kossak, who lives in a neighbouring property, said the search was “ominous”.
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He said many of the plots were sub-let and he recalled a stranger who “caused a lot of trouble” visiting the site around 2006 and 2007.
According to local newspaper HAZ, detectives discovered and searched the cellar of a gazebo which had once stood at the garden.
Speaking to MailOnline, Mr Kossak said: "Christian Brueckner had the garden next to mine. He arrived in 2007 and left within a year.
"He told me that he living off the grid, that he had not registered with the authorities – no one knew he was there.
"The building was not really a house, you might call it a shed. But it had a cellar and underneath there would be foundations."
Image: JONAS NOLDEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) JONAS NOLDEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
He said the buildings on Brueckner's plot of land were demolished in 2008.
He added that Brueckner would talk of his preference for southern Europe due to the climate and that the rapist had a VW Transporter van and "parked it next to the allotment and lived in the vehicle".
Police have said a camper van that was spotted in the Praia da Luz area in early 2007 is vital to their investigation.
Mobile phone records proved Brueckner was in Praia da Luz on the night she disappeared.
Image: METROPOLITAN POLICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) METROPOLITAN POLICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
German detectives have not said if they are looking for Madeleine's remains or simply evidence against Brueckner.
German prosecutors have said they believe the missing youngster, who vanished from her Portuguese hotel room in 2007, is dead.
Police in Portugal have also renewed search efforts based on reports that the German suspect stayed in the area in a beat-up RV at the time Madeleine went missing. They have unsuccessfully searched around 30 wells for human remains.
Mr Kossak said that Brueckner disappeared in 2008 and he never saw him again.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
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German media says he received at least two criminal convictions from a Hanover court, one for forging documents in 2010 and another for theft in 2013.
He split his time between Germany and Portugal from 2013 to 2015, prosecutors in Hanover have said.
Asked by Bild about Brueckner's connection to the allotment, the suspect's lawyer Friedrich Fuelscher said he could not comment on the police operation.
Pressed on why the allotment was being searched, Fuelscher told the newspaper that "I think we'll find out the reason soon".
Through his lawyer Brueckner, currently imprisoned in Germany for drugs offences, has denied any involvement in Madeleine's disappearance or death.
He has also been convicted of the rape of a 72-year-old woman in Praia da Luz in 2007. He is trying to appeal.
The drugs conviction is due to keep him behind bars until shortly before the end of January next year and, after that, a seven-year jail term for the rape will kick in unless he wins his appeal.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Siannise Fudge shuts down Luke Trotman split rumours after social media silence

Siannise Fudge has affirmed that her relationship with heartthrob Luke Trotman is still going strong despite taking a break from social media .
The gorgeous former Love Island star , 26 , took to Instagram to shut down rumours of a split and pointed out they are in fact happier than ever .
Siannise shared the messages with her 1.8 million followers after spending a few days offline , that had made some question whether the lovebirds were still together .
In the statement , Siannise also reminded followers that it is OK to take a break from social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something straight here , '' she wrote on her Instagram Story .
`` I am STILL a human being , if there 's a day or a few days where I do n't feel like posting or I want to take a break that is ok. '' '' Just because you do n't see it on social media does n't mean it is n't happening guys . ''
In a second post she confidently added : `` Oh and me and Luke are very happy ! ''
`` We 're off to Greece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Siannise also reaffirmed their romance with a series of cute videos as they enjoyed an outing to Oxford Street in London .
Luke , who also has n't posted on his Instagram page for days , also shared the same clips on his profile .
The couple met on the winter version of ITV 's Love Island and - although they did n't take home the crown - the couple have gone from strength to strength ever since .
During the lockdown , the couple even took their relationship to the next step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together .
At the start of the month , Luke revealed that the couple had even discussed taking the next step and were eager to follow in their parent 's footsteps by welcoming kids in their mid 20s .
Luke told the MailOnline : `` We 're both at that age now when we 're thinking about marriage and starting a family , my parents got married at 24 and Siannise 's parents had her when they were 26 and 27 .
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The Love Island couple struck up a romance during the show last year. Since coming second in the series, Siannise and Luke's relationship has gone from strength to strength
Siannise Fudge has affirmed that her relationship with heartthrob Luke Trotman is still going strong despite taking a break from social media.
The gorgeous former Love Island star, 26, took to Instagram to shut down rumours of a split and pointed out they are in fact happier than ever.
Siannise shared the messages with her 1.8 million followers after spending a few days offline, that had made some question whether the lovebirds were still together.
In the statement, Siannise also reminded followers that it is OK to take a break from social media.
"I just wanna get something straight here," she wrote on her Instagram Story.
"I am STILL a human being, if there's a day or a few days where I don't feel like posting or I want to take a break that is ok."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Just because you don't see it on social media doesn't mean it isn't happening guys."
In a second post she confidently added: "Oh and me and Luke are very happy!"
"We're off to Greece this week," she concluded.
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Siannise also reaffirmed their romance with a series of cute videos as they enjoyed an outing to Oxford Street in London.
Luke, who also hasn't posted on his Instagram page for days, also shared the same clips on his profile.
The couple met on the winter version of ITV's Love Island and - although they didn't take home the crown - the couple have gone from strength to strength ever since.
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During the lockdown, the couple even took their relationship to the next step and moved into a lavish London apartment together.
At the start of the month, Luke revealed that the couple had even discussed taking the next step and were eager to follow in their parent's footsteps by welcoming kids in their mid 20s.
Luke told the MailOnline : "We're both at that age now when we're thinking about marriage and starting a family, my parents got married at 24 and Siannise's parents had her when they were 26 and 27.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Kim Kardashian flew to Wyoming for crisis talks after Kanye kept ignoring her

Kim Kardashian flew to Cody , Wyoming to speak with husband Kanye West `` in person '' after he ignored , reports say .
It 's been a turbulent few weeks for the couple .
During the tearful launch to his Presidential campaign in South Carolina , he touched on a range of topics from vaccines to space travel .
And he even claimed that he and Kim had considered aborting their eldest child North , now seven , when Kim first fell pregnant .
In the days that followed , Kanye made explosive claims in now-deleted tweets , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mill in 2018 , and that he was seeking divorce .
Meek Mill denied the claims , Kanye publicly apologised to Kim , and Kim issued a statement urging compassion for her husband amid his reported bipolar episode .
And the rapper , entrepreneur and fashion mogul Kanye headed to their Wyoming ranch with a tight circle of pals and advisors .
Kim was recently pictured in tears in a car as she spoke with Kanye - with reports now claiming she flew out to speak with him face to face because he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A source told PEOPLE that Kim had been `` hysterically crying '' during the conversation , adding : `` She is very emotional about everything , and also exhausted .
`` She feels very hurt by Kanye .
She has tried to reach him multiple times and he just ignores her . ''
They continued : `` She decided to fly to Cody to speak with him in person .
She does n't want to be ignored anymore . ''
Mirror Online has reached out to reps for Kim and Kanye for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and her mum Kris of being `` white supremacists '' during his Twitter rant .
He went on to compare momager Kris to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un .
Penning an apology to Kim , Kanye wrote : `` I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter .
`` I did not cover her like she has covered me .
`` To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you .
Please forgive me .
Thank you for always being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in her own statement : `` I 've never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye 's right to privacy when it comes to his health .
`` But today , I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health .
`` Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behaviour know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor .
`` People who are unaware or far removed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try . ''

Kim is said to have jetted out to Cody, Wyoming to speak with her husband face to face after he 'ignored' her as she tried to reach out to him
Kim Kardashian flew to Wyoming for crisis talks after Kanye kept ignoring her
Kim Kardashian flew to Cody, Wyoming to speak with husband Kanye West "in person" after he ignored, reports say.
It's been a turbulent few weeks for the couple.
During the tearful launch to his Presidential campaign in South Carolina, he touched on a range of topics from vaccines to space travel.
And he even claimed that he and Kim had considered aborting their eldest child North, now seven, when Kim first fell pregnant.
In the days that followed, Kanye made explosive claims in now-deleted tweets, including that Kim had been unfaithful with Meek Mill in 2018, and that he was seeking divorce.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Meek Mill denied the claims, Kanye publicly apologised to Kim, and Kim issued a statement urging compassion for her husband amid his reported bipolar episode.
And the rapper, entrepreneur and fashion mogul Kanye headed to their Wyoming ranch with a tight circle of pals and advisors.
Kim was recently pictured in tears in a car as she spoke with Kanye - with reports now claiming she flew out to speak with him face to face because he wouldn't respond when she reached out.
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A source told PEOPLE that Kim had been "hysterically crying" during the conversation, adding: "She is very emotional about everything, and also exhausted.
"She feels very hurt by Kanye. She has tried to reach him multiple times and he just ignores her."
They continued: "She decided to fly to Cody to speak with him in person. She doesn't want to be ignored anymore."
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Mirror Online has reached out to reps for Kim and Kanye for comment.
Kanye had also accused Kim and her mum Kris of being "white supremacists" during his Twitter rant.
He went on to compare momager Kris to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.
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Penning an apology to Kim, Kanye wrote: "I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter.
"I did not cover her like she has covered me.
"To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me."
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Kim wrote in her own statement: "I've never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye's right to privacy when it comes to his health.
"But today, I feel like I should comment on it because of the stigma and misconceptions about mental health.
"Those that understand mental illness or even compulsive behaviour know that the family is powerless unless the member is a minor.
"People who are unaware or far removed from this experience can be judgemental and not understand that the individual themselves have to engage in the process of getting help no matter how hard family and friends try."


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Jessica Alves shows off new hair and extreme face surgery after transitioning

Jessica Alves has shown off her new hair after proudly transitioning into living as a woman .
The socialite , formerly known as Roddy Alves , took to Twitter to share a video of herself getting her new look at posh London department store Harrods .
In the clip , which had been shot in slow motion , the hairdresser flipped Jessica 's long blonde locks around her shoulders as she pulled a shocked face for the camera .
She then picked her locks up and twirled them around as she pouted and smiled .
Jessica , who was once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her love of plastic surgery , then wiggled her breasts for the camera .
Her hairdresser was wearing a face guard while he played with her hair .
The video then sped up and she said : `` Finito !
Look . ''
Jessica , 36 , tweeted the video , saying : `` Loving my new hair # harrods # beauty # jessicaalves . ''
Her follower rushed to compliment her new look , with one tweeting : `` You have a wonderful look . ''
`` Looks amazing and you look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' another posted .
A third agreed : `` You look beautiful as always Barbie ! ''
Jessica has had 75 plastic surgeries and she estimates she 's spent around £900,000 to achieve her look .
After she came out as transgender she spent £25,000 on breast enlargement surgery , as well as injections in her hips , knees and feet that totalled £35,000 .
She also had her Adam 's apple and six pack removed , facial feminisation surgery and started taking female hormones .

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Jessica Alves shared a slow motion video of herself showing off her new hairstyle after heading to Harrods for a pamper session
Jessica Alves shows off new hair and extreme face surgery after coming out as trans
Jessica Alves has shown off her new hair after proudly transitioning into living as a woman.
The socialite, formerly known as Roddy Alves, took to Twitter to share a video of herself getting her new look at posh London department store Harrods.
In the clip, which had been shot in slow motion, the hairdresser flipped Jessica's long blonde locks around her shoulders as she pulled a shocked face for the camera.
She then picked her locks up and twirled them around as she pouted and smiled.
Jessica, who was once known as the Human Ken Doll for her love of plastic surgery, then wiggled her breasts for the camera.
Image: @RodrigoUHNWs/Twitter) @RodrigoUHNWs/Twitter) Image: @RodrigoUHNWs/Twitter) @RodrigoUHNWs/Twitter)
Her hairdresser was wearing a face guard while he played with her hair.
The video then sped up and she said: "Finito! Look."
Jessica, 36, tweeted the video, saying: "Loving my new hair #harrods #beauty #jessicaalves."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her follower rushed to compliment her new look, with one tweeting: "You have a wonderful look."
"Looks amazing and you look so happy. You go girl," another posted.
A third agreed: "You look beautiful as always Barbie!"
Image: Rodrigo Alves/Instagram) Rodrigo Alves/Instagram)
Jessica has had 75 plastic surgeries and she estimates she's spent around £900,000 to achieve her look.
After she came out as transgender she spent £25,000 on breast enlargement surgery, as well as injections in her hips, knees and feet that totalled £35,000.
She also had her Adam's apple and six pack removed, facial feminisation surgery and started taking female hormones.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Changes to Highway Code would prioritise cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders

Major changes to the Highway Code being considered by the Government would see roads made safer for cyclists , pedestrians and horse riders .
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation which could see changes in the driver 's rule book including making it clear where cyclists and pedestrians have priority or 'right of way ' over drivers .
The plan is trying to improve safety for pedestrians - in particular for children , older adults and disabled people .
There would be new rules around what to do when you see someone waiting to cross the road as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cyclists at junctions .
Cyclists will be given clearer priority at junctions , and pedestrians clearer priority when crossing or waiting to cross the road .
There would also be mention of the Dutch Reach - a method for opening your car door without endangering cyclists - as well as making sure warning sounds are working on electric cars and making sure your charging cable is not a trip hazard .
The main alterations to the code being proposed , as reported by Cornwall Live , are : • Introducing a hierarchy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others • Clarifying existing rules on pedestrian priority on pavements , to advise that drivers and riders should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road • Providing guidance on cyclist priority at junctions to advise drivers to give priority to cyclists at junctions when travelling straight ahead • Establishing guidance on safe passing distances and speeds when overtaking cyclists and horse riders .
The plan reads : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposed changes to The Highway Code to improve safety for pedestrians , particularly children , older adults and disabled people , cyclists and horse riders .
`` It is important that these groups feel safe in their interactions with other road users . ''
The document says it gives : `` specific consideration on overtaking , passing distances , cyclist and pedestrian priority at junctions , opening vehicle doors and responsibility of road users . ''
The changes would be made to a number of sections of the Highway Code including : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all drivers and riders ( Rules 123 to 151 ) • Using the road ( Rules 160 to 199 ) • Annex 1 : you and your bicycle Discussing the planned new Hierarchy of Road Users the plan reads : `` The ‘ Hierarchy of Road Users ’ is a concept which places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy .
`` The road users most likely to be injured in the event of a collision are pedestrians , in particular children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed by cyclists , horse riders and motorcyclists .
`` The hierarchy does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly .
The following H rules clarify this concept .
`` It is important that ALL road users are aware of The Highway Code , are considerate to other road users and understand their responsibility for the safety of others . ''
It adds : `` Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This principle applies most strongly to drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles , followed by vans/minibuses , cars/taxis and motorcycles .
`` Cyclists , horse riders and horse drawn vehicles likewise have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians .
`` Always remember that the people you encounter may have impaired sight , hearing or mobility , and may not be able to see or hear you .
`` None of this detracts from the responsibility of all road users , including pedestrians , cyclists and horse riders , to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users ’ safety . ''
There would be new rules around what to do when you see someone waiting to cross the road .
They would read : `` At a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning .
`` You MUST give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing , and pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing .
`` You should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross a zebra crossing , and pedestrians and cyclists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Horse riders and horse drawn vehicles should also give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing , and pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing .
`` Pedestrians have priority when on a zebra crossing , on a parallel crossing or at light controlled crossings when they have a green signal .
`` Cyclists should give way to pedestrians on shared use cycle tracks .
Only pedestrians may use the pavement .
`` This includes people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters .
`` Pedestrians may use any part of the road and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pavement , unless there are signs prohibiting pedestrians . ''
There would also be new rules for drivers dealing with cyclists at junctions .
The rules would read : `` You should not cut across cyclists going ahead when turning into or out of a junction or changing direction or lane , just as you would not turn across the path of another motor vehicle .
`` This applies whether cyclists are using a cycle lane , a cycle track , or riding ahead on the road and you should give way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist going straight ahead to stop or swerve , just as you would do with a motor vehicle .
`` You should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary '' The ‘ Rules for cyclists ’ chapter of The Highway Code will be updated to : • Include references to cycle tracks , cycle signals and new junction designs • Clarify the priority cyclists have over other vehicles when going straight ahead at a junction • Provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a shared use route and giving pedestrians priority • Recommend that cyclists give way to pedestrians waiting to cross the road at a side road or junctions • Strengthen advice around the value of cycle training • Expand the rules on safe riding and crossing busy roads , including recommended procedures for cycling at roundabouts and road positioning .
The consultation period closes at 11.59pm on October 27 , 2020 .

The Department for Transport has launched a consultation which could see the driver's rule book updated with changes including making it clear where cyclists and pedestrians have priority or 'right of way' over drivers
Major changes to Highway Code would prioritise cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders
Major changes to the Highway Code being considered by the Government would see roads made safer for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders.
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation which could see changes in the driver's rule book including making it clear where cyclists and pedestrians have priority or 'right of way' over drivers.
The plan is trying to improve safety for pedestrians - in particular for children, older adults and disabled people.
There would be new rules around what to do when you see someone waiting to cross the road as well as how drivers should deal with cyclists at junctions.
Cyclists will be given clearer priority at junctions, and pedestrians clearer priority when crossing or waiting to cross the road.
There would also be mention of the Dutch Reach - a method for opening your car door without endangering cyclists - as well as making sure warning sounds are working on electric cars and making sure your charging cable is not a trip hazard.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The main alterations to the code being proposed, as reported by Cornwall Live, are:
Introducing a hierarchy of road users which ensures that those road users who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility to reduce the danger or threat they may pose to others
Clarifying existing rules on pedestrian priority on pavements, to advise that drivers and riders should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road
Providing guidance on cyclist priority at junctions to advise drivers to give priority to cyclists at junctions when travelling straight ahead
Establishing guidance on safe passing distances and speeds when overtaking cyclists and horse riders.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The plan reads: "The consultation document is seeking views on proposed changes to The Highway Code to improve safety for pedestrians, particularly children, older adults and disabled people, cyclists and horse riders.
"It is important that these groups feel safe in their interactions with other road users."
The document says it gives: "specific consideration on overtaking, passing distances, cyclist and pedestrian priority at junctions, opening vehicle doors and responsibility of road users."
The changes would be made to a number of sections of the Highway Code including:
Rules for pedestrians (Rules 1 to 19)
Rules about animals (Rule 52)
Rules for cyclists (Rules 59 to 82)
Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (Rule 97)
General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (Rules 123 to 151)
Using the road (Rules 160 to 199)
Road users requiring extra care (Rules 204 to 215)
Waiting and parking (Rule 239)
Annex 1: you and your bicycle
Annex 6: vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Discussing the planned new Hierarchy of Road Users the plan reads: "The ‘Hierarchy of Road Users’ is a concept which places those road users most at risk in the event of a collision at the top of the hierarchy.
"The road users most likely to be injured in the event of a collision are pedestrians, in particular children, older adults and disabled people, followed by cyclists, horse riders and motorcyclists.
"The hierarchy does not remove the need for everyone to behave responsibly. The following H rules clarify this concept.
"It is important that ALL road users are aware of The Highway Code, are considerate to other road users and understand their responsibility for the safety of others."
It adds: "Those in charge of vehicles that can cause the greatest harm in the event of a collision bear the greatest responsibility to take care and reduce the danger they pose to others.
"This principle applies most strongly to drivers of large goods and passenger vehicles, followed by vans/minibuses, cars/taxis and motorcycles.
"Cyclists, horse riders and horse drawn vehicles likewise have a responsibility to reduce danger to pedestrians.
"Always remember that the people you encounter may have impaired sight, hearing or mobility, and may not be able to see or hear you.
"None of this detracts from the responsibility of all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, to have regard for their own and other road users’ safety."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
There would be new rules around what to do when you see someone waiting to cross the road.
They would read: "At a junction you should give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a road into which or from which you are turning.
"You MUST give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.
"You should give way to pedestrians waiting to cross a zebra crossing, and pedestrians and cyclists waiting to cross a parallel crossing.
"Horse riders and horse drawn vehicles should also give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and pedestrians and cyclists on a parallel crossing.
"Pedestrians have priority when on a zebra crossing, on a parallel crossing or at light controlled crossings when they have a green signal.
"Cyclists should give way to pedestrians on shared use cycle tracks. Only pedestrians may use the pavement.
"This includes people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
"Pedestrians may use any part of the road and use cycle tracks as well as the pavement, unless there are signs prohibiting pedestrians."
There would also be new rules for drivers dealing with cyclists at junctions.
The rules would read: "You should not cut across cyclists going ahead when turning into or out of a junction or changing direction or lane, just as you would not turn across the path of another motor vehicle.
"This applies whether cyclists are using a cycle lane, a cycle track, or riding ahead on the road and you should give way to them.
"Do not turn at a junction if to do so would cause the cyclist going straight ahead to stop or swerve, just as you would do with a motor vehicle.
"You should stop and wait for a safe gap in the flow of cyclists if necessary"
The ‘Rules for cyclists’ chapter of The Highway Code will be updated to:
Include references to cycle tracks, cycle signals and new junction designs
Amend the wording on Advanced Stop Lines
Clarify the priority cyclists have over other vehicles when going straight ahead at a junction
Provide advice on cyclist behaviours when riding on a shared use route and giving pedestrians priority
Recommend that cyclists give way to pedestrians waiting to cross the road at a side road or junctions
Strengthen advice around the value of cycle training
Expand the rules on safe riding and crossing busy roads, including recommended procedures for cycling at roundabouts and road positioning.
The consultation period closes at 11.59pm on October 27, 2020.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Waterstones to make employees redundant in latest high street blow

Waterstones will part ways with many of its head office staff as it becomes the latest in a long list of businesses to make employees redundant in the wake of Covid-19 .
The book chain said it has started consulting with employees in its Piccadilly head office , though it declined to say how many workers are affected .
Waterstones moved its headquarters to the site in 2012 in a bid to get closer to both its customers and nearby publishers of the books it sells .
In a statement on Wednesday , it said that the company needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in online sales , after months of shops being unable to open .
It said : `` It is with great regret that Waterstones is to make a number of head office redundancies and is currently in consultation with those whose Piccadilly-based roles are affected .
`` These are part of a number of measures undertaken to align the overheads of the business to the level of sales now being achieved .
`` Waterstones has reopened all of its shops , excepting a small number where the circumstances make this impractical .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sales are lower than before the pandemic , notably in our city-centre shops .
Get the latest money advice , news and help straight to your inbox - sign up at mirror.co.uk/email '' Notwithstanding the strong online performance of Waterstones.com , it is necessary to reduce the cost base of the business to reflect the new reality of our overall trading . ''
Hundreds of thousands of jobs have been lost during the coronavirus pandemic , and experts fear that thousands more could come .
On Tuesday , the National Institute of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned that unemployment could hit around 10 % of the UK 's workforce .
It called on the Government to extend the furlough scheme which is supporting more than nine million jobs across the country .
The scheme is set to phase out from August , and come to an end in October .
The Treasury has promised a one-off £1,000 bonus to companies who bring back furloughed staff .

In a statement on Wednesday, the chain said that the company needed to cut costs, despite a strong performance in online sales after months of lockdown restrictions
Waterstones will part ways with many of its head office staff as it becomes the latest in a long list of businesses to make employees redundant in the wake of Covid-19.
The book chain said it has started consulting with employees in its Piccadilly head office, though it declined to say how many workers are affected.
Waterstones moved its headquarters to the site in 2012 in a bid to get closer to both its customers and nearby publishers of the books it sells.
In a statement on Wednesday, it said that the company needed to cut costs, despite a strong performance in online sales, after months of shops being unable to open.
It said: "It is with great regret that Waterstones is to make a number of head office redundancies and is currently in consultation with those whose Piccadilly-based roles are affected.
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"These are part of a number of measures undertaken to align the overheads of the business to the level of sales now being achieved.
"Waterstones has reopened all of its shops, excepting a small number where the circumstances make this impractical.
"As for almost all high street retailers, sales are lower than before the pandemic, notably in our city-centre shops.
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"Notwithstanding the strong online performance of Waterstones.com, it is necessary to reduce the cost base of the business to reflect the new reality of our overall trading."
Hundreds of thousands of jobs have been lost during the coronavirus pandemic, and experts fear that thousands more could come.
On Tuesday, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) warned that unemployment could hit around 10% of the UK's workforce.
It called on the Government to extend the furlough scheme which is supporting more than nine million jobs across the country.
The scheme is set to phase out from August, and come to an end in October. The Treasury has promised a one-off £1,000 bonus to companies who bring back furloughed staff.


thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Best Eat Out to Help Out deals from McDonald's, Nando's, KFC,  Costa and more

On Monday you can get 50 % off food you eat in restaurants at thousands of locations across the UK as part of the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
The deal works automatically , and sees up to £10 a person wiped from the price of meals and ( non-alcoholic ) drinks .
Coupled with the Government 's VAT cut , it means that many places will see prices two thirds cheaper than before lockdown - all in an attempt to give people confidence in returning to restaurants again .
To qualify for the discount you just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tuesday or Wednesday in August at one of the restaurants registered for the scheme .
But not all deals are equal - with some places going even further than the initial 50 % off deal .
Here are the best offers we 've seen : McDonald 's shared it 's new prices with us ahead of launching on Monday - and there are some stunning reductions for people eating in including cheeseburgers for 50p and entire value meals for £2.30 .
Here are the highlights : Costa has said that from Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to buy a coffee from just 32p .
That 's down 68 % on the price a couple of weeks ago , and is possible thanks to a combination of the VAT cut and the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme .
It 's also slashing prices of sandwiches , breakfast baps and sweet treats .
Here are some highlights : Nando ’ s - quarter of Peri Peri chicken for just £1.85 You 'll be able to pick up a quarter of chicken for £1.85 at Nando 's next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's just the start of the price cuts , with deals across the whole menu ( excluding alcohol ) .
Here are some of the highlights : Chicken fans rejoice , KFC has decided to cut prices for the whole summer on selected deals on top of offering Eat Out to Help Out bargains .
So far we 've seen the 10 piece bargain bucket cut to £5 , and the Zinger Stacker Burger cut to £2.74 for limited times even before the new scheme begain .
Here are some top picks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with slashing prices by 50 % , Pizza Express decided to offer anyone eating in on any day in August a free portion of dough balls with each main course ordered .
And on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays next month pizza prices for people dining in will be cut in half too .
Here are some of the best ones : One of the first places to sign up to the scheme was Wagamama - with the Chancellor even popping over to help out waiters there after announcing his new discount .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some incredible offers too .

Rishi Sunak announces the new 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme
Rishi Sunak announces the new 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme
You can now grab a coffee for 32p, a cheeseburger for 50p and a pizza plus dough balls for a fiver - here are the best deals from the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme
Best Eat Out to Help Out deals from McDonald's, Nando's, KFC, Costa and more
You can now get 50% off food you eat in restaurants at thousands of locations across the UK as part of the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
The deal works automatically, and sees up to £10 a person wiped from the price of meals and (non-alcoholic) drinks.
Coupled with the Government's VAT cut, it means that many places are offering prices two thirds cheaper than before lockdown - all in an attempt to give people confidence in returning to restaurants again.
To qualify for the discount you just need to eat in on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in August at one of the restaurants registered for the scheme.
But not all deals are equal - with some places going even further than the initial 50% off deal.
Here are the best offers we've seen:
McDonald's 50p cheese burgers and McFlurries
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McDonald's shared its new prices with us ahead of launching - and there are some stunning reductions for people eating in including cheeseburgers for 50p and entire value meals for £2.30.
Here are the highlights:
Breakfast meal - £1.75
Single Sausage & Egg McMuffin - £1.10
Happy Meal - £1.30 (was £2.99)
Big Mac Medium Extra Value Meal - £2.30
Big Mac / McChicken Sandwich / 6 McNuggets - £1.60
20 McNuggets - £3
McCafe Regular Black Coffee - 50p
McFlurry - 50p
Bacon Double Cheeseburger -£1
Cheeseburger - 50p
Costa - 32p for a coffee
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From Monday 3 August, Costa customers have been able to buy a coffee from just 32p.
That's down 68% on the price a couple of weeks ago, and is possible thanks to a combination of the VAT cut and the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
It's also slashing prices of sandwiches, breakfast baps and sweet treats. Here are some highlights:
Vegan Ham & Cheeze Toastie - £1.29
Millionaire’s Shortbread - 86p
Sausage Bap - £1.29
Salted Caramel Brownie - 99p
Croissant - 59p
Nando’s - quarter of Peri Peri chicken for just £1.85
You can pick up a quarter of chicken for £1.85 at Nando's, the chain has said.
But that's just the start of the price cuts, with deals across the whole menu (excluding alcohol).
Here are some of the highlights:
Quarter Peri Peri chicken - £1.85
Quarter Peri Peri chicken and two sides - £3.38
Half Peri Peri chicken - £3.38
Half Peri Peri chicken and two sides - £4.90
Ten-piece Peri Peri chicken wing roulette - £4.80
Halloumi sticks and dip starter - £1.74
Chicken pitta - £2.95
Beanie burger - £2.95
KFC - 6 piece Bargain Bucket - £7.50
Image: KFC) KFC)
Chicken fans rejoice, KFC has decided to cut prices for the whole summer on selected deals on top of offering Eat Out to Help Out bargains.
So far we've seen the 10 piece bargain bucket cut to £5, and the Zinger Stacker Burger cut to £2.74 for limited times even before the new scheme begain.
Here are some top picks for when it does:
6 piece Bargain Bucket - £7.50
Zinger Tower Box meal - £4.35
Regular Popcorn Chicken - £2
Pizza Express - £6.50 American hot plus FREE dough balls
Not content with slashing prices by 50%, Pizza Express decided to offer anyone eating in on any day in August a free portion of dough balls with each main course ordered.
And on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays next month pizza prices for people dining in will be cut in half too.
Here are some of the best ones:
Margherita - £5
American Hot - £6.50
Sloppy Giuseppe - £6.75
Pollo Ad Astra - £6.75
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thedailymirror--2020-07-29--Big wine 'mistakes' we've all been making - including filling glass to the brim

When it comes to wine , many people like to think they 're an expert on the tipple .
But it seems that a number of us have been making big mistakes when drinking vino .
Whether you 're a fan of red , white , rosé or sparkling , you might have been drinking wine 'wrong ' and falling for wine myths , according to a new study .
The findings claim one of the most common errors Brits make when getting themselves a glass is filling it right to the brim .
While you might think this saves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a top up , it turns out that adding too much wine could actually diminish the taste .
There 's a reason wine connoisseurs are always swirling their drink around in the glass before they take a sip - and it 's to do with aeration .
Allowing room to circulate the wine means air moves through the liquid , which enhances the taste .
Who does n't want an enhanced flavour ?
But this is n't the only faux pas we 've been making with wine .
Virgin Wines , who conducted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no-no 's including keeping a bottle of wine open for too long , storing corked wine vertically , putting ice cubes in wine and serving white wine at room temperature .
They surveyed over 2,000 adults about their wine drinking habits and found 29 percent have mispronounced the name of a wine while ordering a glass – and one in six have been corrected by a sommelier in a restaurant .
Additionally almost four in 10 also admitted to drinking wine from something other than a wine glass and a quarter have served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-house expert and Master Of Wine , Andrew Baker , said : `` We want to help debunk many of the myths surrounding wine , so people can enjoy drinking it at its best quality and feel confident in their knowledge .
`` A lot of people in the poll admitted to drinking from incorrect glassware and serving the incorrect type of wine with certain dishes .
`` Stemware is of course the best glassware for drinking wine as they have been designed for the job – these types of glasses help maintain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Here 's a look at their list of the top 20 wine faux pas people make : • Holding a wine glass by the bulb , and not the stem • Drinking wine from something that isn ’ t a wine glass • Serving red wine directly from the bottle and not allowing it to ‘ breathe ’ first • Damaging the wine cork and pushing the cork down the bottle • Pouring red wine into a white wine glass or white wine into a red wine glass • Filling a wine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bottle of wine open for too long • Adding lemonade or coke to red or white wine to water it down • Drinking wine from a bottle rather than a glass • Corking a bottle of red wine and drinking it anyway • Trying to use a corkscrew on a screwcap • Pretending to know what a wine ’ s ‘ bouquet ’ was even though you had no idea Do you have a story to share ?
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A new study about the wine drinking habits of Brits has revealed some of the biggest mistakes we make with our beloved vino
Big wine 'mistakes' we've all been making - including filling glass to the brim
When it comes to wine, many people like to think they're an expert on the tipple.
But it seems that a number of us have been making big mistakes when drinking vino.
Whether you're a fan of red, white, rosé or sparkling, you might have been drinking wine 'wrong' and falling for wine myths, according to a new study.
The findings claim one of the most common errors Brits make when getting themselves a glass is filling it right to the brim.
While you might think this saves a trip back to the fridge for a top up, it turns out that adding too much wine could actually diminish the taste.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
There's a reason wine connoisseurs are always swirling their drink around in the glass before they take a sip - and it's to do with aeration.
Allowing room to circulate the wine means air moves through the liquid, which enhances the taste.
Who doesn't want an enhanced flavour?
But this isn't the only faux pas we've been making with wine.
Image: Getty Images/RooM RF) Getty Images/RooM RF)
Virgin Wines, who conducted the research, shared 19 other major no-no's including keeping a bottle of wine open for too long, storing corked wine vertically, putting ice cubes in wine and serving white wine at room temperature.
They surveyed over 2,000 adults about their wine drinking habits and found 29 percent have mispronounced the name of a wine while ordering a glass – and one in six have been corrected by a sommelier in a restaurant.
Additionally almost four in 10 also admitted to drinking wine from something other than a wine glass and a quarter have served white wine with red meat.
Their in-house expert and Master Of Wine, Andrew Baker, said: "We want to help debunk many of the myths surrounding wine, so people can enjoy drinking it at its best quality and feel confident in their knowledge.
"A lot of people in the poll admitted to drinking from incorrect glassware and serving the incorrect type of wine with certain dishes.
"Stemware is of course the best glassware for drinking wine as they have been designed for the job – these types of glasses help maintain the temperate and aeration of wine."
Here's a look at their list of the top 20 wine faux pas people make:
Holding a wine glass by the bulb, and not the stem Drinking wine from something that isn’t a wine glass Serving red wine directly from the bottle and not allowing it to ‘breathe’ first Damaging the wine cork and pushing the cork down the bottle Mispronouncing a type / name of wine Pouring red wine into a white wine glass or white wine into a red wine glass Serving white wine with a red meat Filling a wine glass to the very top Keeping a bottle of wine open for too long Putting ice cubes in wine Serving the entire bottle of a good quality red Adding lemonade or coke to red or white wine to water it down Serving white wine at room temperature Storing corked wine vertically Drinking wine from a bottle rather than a glass Corking a bottle of red wine and drinking it anyway Trying to use a corkscrew on a screwcap Serving a ‘heavy’ red wine with fish Heating red wine on a radiator Pretending to know what a wine’s ‘bouquet’ was even though you had no idea
For more information visit virginwines.co.uk/hub/blog/wine-myths/
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thedailymirror--2020-07-30--David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami 'makes offer' to Barcelona star Suarez

David Beckham 's MLS franchise Inter Miami have reportedly made an offer to Barcelona star Luis Suarez as they target a marquee signing .
Former Liverpool striker Suarez has been the subject of speculation over a summer move having entered the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp .
The 33-year-old is still in prolific form , having scored 19 goals in all competitions for Barca this season , as well as posting 12 assists .
And if he plays in 60 per cent of games for the Blaugrauna next season he will earn himself another 12 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to a report from Spain , Inter Miami have decided to test Suarez 's resolve by submitting an offer to the striker .
The MLS franchise - part-owned by Manchester United legend Beckham - are targeting Suarez not only for his goal threat , but also because they will believe the Uruguay star will be popular with Miami 's Hispanic community , according to Mundo Deportivo .
However , the Spanish publication reports that the forward intends to stay at Barca and will aim to trigger the extra 12-month extension .
Suarez @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barcelona , having joined the Catalan giants in a £74million transfer from Liverpool .
He has helped fire Barca to four La Liga titles , and also to a quadruple in 2015 when they won the league crown , the Champions League , the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup .
The striker was at Liverpool for three-and-a-half seasons , helping the Reds win the League Cup in 2012 and also winning after signing from Ajax in January 2011 .
He was Liverpool 's player of the year for two successive campaigns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ golden boot award during the 2013/14 season when Brendan Rodgers ' side narrowly missed out on winning the title .

Inter Miami want to tempt former Liverpool striker Suarez away from the Nou Camp and into Major League Soccer, according to reports from Spain
David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami have reportedly made an offer to Barcelona star Luis Suarez as they target a marquee signing.
Former Liverpool striker Suarez has been the subject of speculation over a summer move having entered the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp.
The 33-year-old is still in prolific form, having scored 19 goals in all competitions for Barca this season, as well as posting 12 assists.
And if he plays in 60 per cent of games for the Blaugrauna next season he will earn himself another 12 months with the La Liga giants.
But according to a report from Spain, Inter Miami have decided to test Suarez's resolve by submitting an offer to the striker.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The MLS franchise - part-owned by Manchester United legend Beckham - are targeting Suarez not only for his goal threat, but also because they will believe the Uruguay star will be popular with Miami's Hispanic community, according to Mundo Deportivo.
However, the Spanish publication reports that the forward intends to stay at Barca and will aim to trigger the extra 12-month extension.
Suarez has spent the past six seasons at Barcelona, having joined the Catalan giants in a £74million transfer from Liverpool.
He has helped fire Barca to four La Liga titles, and also to a quadruple in 2015 when they won the league crown, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.
The striker was at Liverpool for three-and-a-half seasons, helping the Reds win the League Cup in 2012 and also winning after signing from Ajax in January 2011.
He was Liverpool's player of the year for two successive campaigns, and won the Premier League's golden boot award during the 2013/14 season when Brendan Rodgers' side narrowly missed out on winning the title.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Kate Garraway hailed by Alex Beresford after 'reaching her limit'

Kate Garraway has been hailed by her Good Morning Britain colleague Alex Beresford after she admitted that her husband 's fight for life is taking its toll on her mental health .
The 53-year-old TV presenter has admitted that she is at her `` absolute limit '' as Derek Draper fights the effects of Covid-19 in intensive care , where he has been since March .
Kate returned to work on the ITV breakfast show in the past fortnight and Alex , who presents the weather , has admitted to being `` in awe '' of Kate , as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ periods in her life .
Meteorologist Alex wrote in The Sun that he has found Kate 's return to TV `` uplifting '' and he hopes that it has `` given her the lift she needs to keep herself , her husband Derek and the kids going . ''
The mother-of-two has said that her last visit to see Derek was `` difficult '' and has hoped that doctors would start making some progress with her husband 's health .
Alex said that her strength has been impressive and admitted : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s been like for her , with Derek battling Covid-19 in intensive care since March . ''
He continued to write : `` I have been in awe of how she ’ s handled herself in public – and like the true professional she is , Kate ’ s strength has shone . ''
Alex said that he first saw how Kate 's inner strength came to the fore when she took on the Prince ’ s Trust Palace To Palace 45-mile charity bike ride with no training under her belt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overcame `` points when her body was giving up , '' to make it a mind over matter exercise and Alex said she `` crossed the line at Windsor Castle with Ben Shephard and me at her side . ''
Kate showed off similar combative skills when in the Australian jungle , where she impressed viewers of I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
Alex continued his praise , writing : `` Although what ’ s happened to Derek is incomparable , I saw her fight and know she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her husband . ''
Kate told Good Morning Britain viewers on Tuesday that `` It was quite a tough visit [ on Monday ] , he has had a tough couple of weeks , and it 's frustrating .
`` It 's Billy 's actual birthday so I think I was extra emotional , because you think about the day he was born and Derek 's involvement and how much Derek would have liked to have been present , so it was very emotional . ''
Kate continued : `` But what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Sometimes , Kate , a day where nothing has gone backwards and nothing has gone wrong is a positive one ' .
`` So it 's a stable day , but I am desperate for a step forward .
`` But it 's always lovely to see him so it 's wonderful to have the chance to do that.
`` Derek 's recovery will be a slow process as the virus has `` attacked everything '' , leaving him with clots in his lungs , holes in his heart and made him diabetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derek might never recover from the damage done to his body .
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Good Morning Britain weather presenter Alex Beresford has said Kate Garraway is "so strong" after she admits that husband Derek Draper's illness is taking its toll
Kate Garraway has been hailed by her Good Morning Britain colleague Alex Beresford after she admitted that her husband's fight for life is taking its toll on her mental health.
The 53-year-old TV presenter has admitted that she is at her "absolute limit" as Derek Draper fights the effects of Covid-19 in intensive care, where he has been since March.
Kate returned to work on the ITV breakfast show in the past fortnight and Alex, who presents the weather, has admitted to being "in awe" of Kate, as she copes with one of the more challenging periods in her life.
Meteorologist Alex wrote in The Sun that he has found Kate's return to TV "uplifting" and he hopes that it has "given her the lift she needs to keep herself, her husband Derek and the kids going."
Image: Alex Beresford /Instagram) Alex Beresford /Instagram)
The mother-of-two has said that her last visit to see Derek was "difficult" and has hoped that doctors would start making some progress with her husband's health.
Alex said that her strength has been impressive and admitted: "I can’t begin to imagine what it’s been like for her, with Derek battling Covid-19 in intensive care since March."
He continued to write: "I have been in awe of how she’s handled herself in public – and like the true professional she is, Kate’s strength has shone."
Alex said that he first saw how Kate's inner strength came to the fore when she took on the Prince’s Trust Palace To Palace 45-mile charity bike ride with no training under her belt.
Despite such little training, Kate overcame "points when her body was giving up," to make it a mind over matter exercise and Alex said she "crossed the line at Windsor Castle with Ben Shephard and me at her side."
Kate showed off similar combative skills when in the Australian jungle, where she impressed viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Alex continued his praise, writing: "Although what’s happened to Derek is incomparable, I saw her fight and know she has what it takes to keep battling for her husband."
Kate told Good Morning Britain viewers on Tuesday that "It was quite a tough visit [on Monday], he has had a tough couple of weeks, and it's frustrating.
"It's Billy's actual birthday so I think I was extra emotional, because you think about the day he was born and Derek's involvement and how much Derek would have liked to have been present, so it was very emotional."
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Kate continued: "But what the doctor said to me is, 'Sometimes, Kate, a day where nothing has gone backwards and nothing has gone wrong is a positive one'.
"So it's a stable day, but I am desperate for a step forward.
"But it's always lovely to see him so it's wonderful to have the chance to do that. "
Derek's recovery will be a slow process as the virus has "attacked everything", leaving him with clots in his lungs, holes in his heart and made him diabetic, and doctors have warned Kate that Derek might never recover from the damage done to his body.
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thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Man shot dead during trial after being accused of blasphemy in courtroom horror

A man was shot dead in a courtroom in the middle of his trial for alleged blasphemy - with his body left slumped over seats as armed guards descended on the scene .
Tahir Ahmad Naseem was shot six times during his hearing in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Wednesday - with the rogue gunman quickly arrested .
Naseem was accused of claiming to be a prophet by a teenager in 2018 and had been in prison awaiting trial ever since - with blasphemy legally punishable by death in the south Asian country .
And while no-one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty for it , violent attacks against the accused have become commonplace .
Video footage shared on social media shows his body in the courtroom - while another clip shows the attacker in handcuffs .
Naseem and his accuser , Awais Malik , a student at a madrassa - an Islamic religious school , had been speaking online before meeting in a shopping centre in Peshawar , reports the BBC .
It is unclear how the gunman - named only as Khalid - was able to bring the weapon into the court .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised in the Islam sect of Ahmadi before leaving and allegedly claiming he was a prophet , posting videos online calling himself a messiah .
The BBC reports the community 's leader suggested the accused had mental health problems .
A police official told Al Jazeera : `` The culprit accepts responsibility for killing him , and says that he killed him for having committed blasphemy .
[ The suspect ] has been arrested from the scene . ''
Naseem was accused of having violated sections 295-A , 295-B and 295-C of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blasphemy against Islam , criminalising , among other things , `` defiling the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad '' .
Since 1990 , at least 77 people have been killed in connection with the accusation , according to an Al Jazeera tally .

Tahir Ahmad Naseem had been accused by a student he met online in 2018 of claiming to be a prophet, a violation of Pakistan's strict blasphemy laws. The gunman was arrested at the scene
Man shot dead in the middle of trial after being accused of blasphemy in courtroom horror
A man was shot dead in a courtroom in the middle of his trial for alleged blasphemy - with his body left slumped over seats as armed guards descended on the scene.
Tahir Ahmad Naseem was shot six times during his hearing in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Wednesday - with the rogue gunman quickly arrested.
Naseem was accused of claiming to be a prophet by a teenager in 2018 and had been in prison awaiting trial ever since - with blasphemy legally punishable by death in the south Asian country.
And while no-one is yet to have been given the death penalty for it, violent attacks against the accused have become commonplace.
Image: BILAWAL ARBAB/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) BILAWAL ARBAB/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Video footage shared on social media shows his body in the courtroom - while another clip shows the attacker in handcuffs.
Naseem and his accuser, Awais Malik, a student at a madrassa - an Islamic religious school, had been speaking online before meeting in a shopping centre in Peshawar, reports the BBC.
It is unclear how the gunman - named only as Khalid - was able to bring the weapon into the court.
Image: BILAWAL ARBAB/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) BILAWAL ARBAB/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
According to reports, Naseem had been raised in the Islam sect of Ahmadi before leaving and allegedly claiming he was a prophet, posting videos online calling himself a messiah.
The BBC reports the community's leader suggested the accused had mental health problems.
A police official told Al Jazeera: "The culprit accepts responsibility for killing him, and says that he killed him for having committed blasphemy. [The suspect] has been arrested from the scene."
Naseem was accused of having violated sections 295-A, 295-B and 295-C of the Pakistani penal code, which deal with blasphemy against Islam, criminalising, among other things, "defiling the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad".
Since 1990, at least 77 people have been killed in connection with the accusation, according to an Al Jazeera tally.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Kieron Dyer on his night at Floyd Mayweather's party with 'women everywhere'

Kieron Dyer has opened up on his night at a party hosted by Floyd Mayweather - after he was invited thanks to former teammate Carlton Cole and rapper 50 Cent .
Former England star Dyer starred for West Ham , Newcastle and Ipswich - although his career was blighted by injuries which saw him sidelined for long spells .
It was during one of these periods that he indulged his passion for boxing by travelling to the States to watch ring legend Mayweather in action .
And after planning a night out in Las Vegas , Dyer instead ended up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mansion , where he said there were `` women everywhere '' .
Dyer , who won 33 caps for England , recalled how he travelled to Vegas to watch Mayweather beat Ricky Hatton , Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao during the American 's 50-fight unbeaten reign .
It was after the Cotto fight in 2012 that Dyer ended up partying at Mayweather 's pad - thanks to his former West Ham teammate Cole .
`` In the Cotto fight , there was this guy we knew who is really close to Carlton Cole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 50 Cent , '' Dyer told the Golf Life podcast .
`` Obviously 50 Cent and Floyd used to be best mates .
After the fight , he rings me up and asks what I ’ m doing .
`` I say I ’ m probably going to go to one of the big clubs in Vegas but he wants me to meet him , everyone is going back to the champs , everyone is going back to Floyd ’ s . ''
The 41-year-old added : `` I met him , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house .
Must have been about 200 people in the house .
`` He had all his belts on the table , there was hardly any sight of him .
`` There was women everywhere .
I was walking around Floyd ’ s house , it was very surreal . ''
Mayweather reigned unbeaten between 1996 and 2015 , winning world titles at super featherweight , lightweight , super lightweight , welterweight and light middleweight .

Former England, Newcastle and West Ham midfielder Dyer has revealed how he was invited to the boxing legend's mansion thanks to rapper 50 Cent and former teammate Carlton Cole
Kieron Dyer lifts lid on his night at Floyd Mayweather's party with 'women everywhere'
Kieron Dyer has opened up on his night at a party hosted by Floyd Mayweather - after he was invited thanks to former teammate Carlton Cole and rapper 50 Cent.
Former England star Dyer starred for West Ham, Newcastle and Ipswich - although his career was blighted by injuries which saw him sidelined for long spells.
It was during one of these periods that he indulged his passion for boxing by travelling to the States to watch ring legend Mayweather in action.
And after planning a night out in Las Vegas, Dyer instead ended up going to a party at Mayweather's mansion, where he said there were "women everywhere".
Dyer, who won 33 caps for England, recalled how he travelled to Vegas to watch Mayweather beat Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and Manny Pacquiao during the American's 50-fight unbeaten reign.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It was after the Cotto fight in 2012 that Dyer ended up partying at Mayweather's pad - thanks to his former West Ham teammate Cole.
"In the Cotto fight, there was this guy we knew who is really close to Carlton Cole, he used to be a DJ for 50 Cent," Dyer told the Golf Life podcast.
"Obviously 50 Cent and Floyd used to be best mates. After the fight, he rings me up and asks what I’m doing.
"I say I’m probably going to go to one of the big clubs in Vegas but he wants me to meet him, everyone is going back to the champs, everyone is going back to Floyd’s."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The 41-year-old added: "I met him, and turned up at Floyd’s house. Must have been about 200 people in the house.
"He had all his belts on the table, there was hardly any sight of him.
"There was women everywhere. I was walking around Floyd’s house, it was very surreal."
Mayweather reigned unbeaten between 1996 and 2015, winning world titles at super featherweight, lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and light middleweight.


thedailymirror--2020-07-30--Incredible moment police save toddler found floating face-down in swimming pool

Heroic police officers saved an unresponsive toddler who had gone blue and was floating face down in her grandparents ' swimming pool .
Robert Lindblom and Kyle Skipper , of Pensacola Police in Florida , found the unnamed three-year-old and their desperate battle to save her life was all captured in body-camera footage .
Having received the call while dealing with another incident nearby , the two officers were able to get to the scene quickly and begin CPR .
Officer Skipper told WBTV , on arrival the patient was n't breathing , did n't have a pulse and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her over my arm and just gave her several firm slaps on the back to try to expel anything that was in her lungs and her throat to maybe get a clearer airway , '' he explained .
While Officer Lindblom admitted he feared the child could n't be saved at first .
`` To be honest , my first thought was there was no way we were gon na bring her back because as purple and blue as her skin was , I thought for sure she was gone , '' he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a breath , I really just thought it was a miracle , '' he added .
The girl was then rushed to hospital where doctors said she would have died if her rescuers had got there any later .
The footage was shared on Facebook by the police department following the incident on June 13 .
Officer Lindlom added : `` Whether it was fate , divine intervention or just luck , I 'm glad we were there . ''
Both officers are fathers of young children themselves and said they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's not clear how the child - who has made a full recovery - came to be in the pool or whether charges will be filed .

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Officers were responding to a nearby incident and were able to arrive on the scene quickly, finding the girl, 3, unresponsive and having turned blue
Heroic police officers saved an unresponsive toddler who had gone blue and was floating face down in her grandparents' swimming pool.
Robert Lindblom and Kyle Skipper, of Pensacola Police in Florida, found the unnamed three-year-old and their desperate battle to save her life was all captured in body-camera footage.
Having received the call while dealing with another incident nearby, the two officers were able to get to the scene quickly and begin CPR.
Officer Skipper told WBTV, on arrival the patient wasn't breathing, didn't have a pulse and her skin had gone blue.
Image: Pensacola Police) Pensacola Police)
"Flipped her over my arm and just gave her several firm slaps on the back to try to expel anything that was in her lungs and her throat to maybe get a clearer airway," he explained.
While Officer Lindblom admitted he feared the child couldn't be saved at first.
"To be honest, my first thought was there was no way we were gonna bring her back because as purple and blue as her skin was, I thought for sure she was gone," he said.
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"When I saw her take a breath, I really just thought it was a miracle," he added.
The girl was then rushed to hospital where doctors said she would have died if her rescuers had got there any later.
The footage was shared on Facebook by the police department following the incident on June 13.
Image: Pensacola Police) Pensacola Police)
Officer Lindlom added: "Whether it was fate, divine intervention or just luck, I'm glad we were there."
Both officers are fathers of young children themselves and said they were thinking about them during their heroics.
It's not clear how the child - who has made a full recovery - came to be in the pool or whether charges will be filed.