thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Tom Hanks' son hits back at Golden Globes appropriation row – in Jamaican patois

Tom Hanks ' son Chet has hit back at critics who accused him of cultural appropriation in another video of him speaking in Jamaican patois .
Chet Hanks was an unlikely talking point at the Golden Globes on Sunday night after stunning fans with his red carpet interview .
The 29-year-old aspiring rapper-turned-actor spoke in patois and used some interesting hand gestures as he walked the red carpet Sunday night in support of his Oscar-winning father , who was being presented with a lifetime achievement award .
He caused a Twitter storm after sharing the video where he is heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patois , an English-based creole language - despite being born and raised in Los Angeles .
The video was captioned on his account with `` BIG UP FIMI WHOL FAMILY COM AT DI AWARDS NA SEEN CHUNE IN '' Chet 's mother Rita commented in the replies : `` Maybe the best laugh of the night . ''
Responding to media reports of how his video had been received Chet - who released a rap song in 2011 under the name Chet Haze - said he was in a state of disbelief .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ report about his post : “ Average citizens : damn this is scary I can ’ t believe we ’ re on the verge of WW3 let me check the news smh [ shaking my head ] .
” Chet has now posted a second video of him speaking patois as he left a juice bar .
He said : “ Me wake up this morning and me see the thing turn up.The internet gone mad !
” He captioned the post : “ RESPECT TO MI # ISLAND MASSIVE … RRRRRRRHHHHHHHHH ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's outburst at the Golden Globes , but the cringe-worthy moment did not go unnoticed by viewers , who set the internet ablaze .
One slammed the video : “ When you suck at everything and indulge in white privilege that much , your dad and mom have to take you with them to an awards show so you don ’ t f*** up the house while they are out .
# ChetHanks `` Another commented : `` Is Chet Hanks guilty of cultural appropriation , cultural appreciation , or just thinking that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ It ’ s another example of white folx thinking than can say whatever they want simply because they ’ re black-adjacent : Chet plays the rapper Blake on FOX ’ s Empire , and his daughter , Michaiah is black .
In 2015 , Chet came under fire for a series of Instagram posts defending the use of the n-word .
He said at the time ( via Billboard ) : `` I know the majority of y'all are not going to get this because the history is still so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hip-hop is n't about race — it 's about the culture you identify with .
Ca n't no one tell me what I ca n't say . ''
He added : `` Who is to say only black people can use it ? ''

After his controversial Golden Globes video went viral, Chet Hanks has posted another clip of him speaking in Jamaican patois
Tom Hanks ' son Chet has hit back at critics who accused him of cultural appropriation in another video of him speaking in Jamaican patois.
Chet Hanks was an unlikely talking point at the Golden Globes on Sunday night after stunning fans with his red carpet interview.
The 29-year-old aspiring rapper-turned-actor spoke in patois and used some interesting hand gestures as he walked the red carpet Sunday night in support of his Oscar-winning father, who was being presented with a lifetime achievement award .
He caused a Twitter storm after sharing the video where he is heard hyping up his father speaking in Jamaican patois, an English-based creole language - despite being born and raised in Los Angeles.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The video was captioned on his account with "BIG UP FIMI WHOL FAMILY COM AT DI AWARDS NA SEEN CHUNE IN"
Chet's mother Rita commented in the replies: "Maybe the best laugh of the night."
Responding to media reports of how his video had been received Chet - who released a rap song in 2011 under the name Chet Haze - said he was in a state of disbelief.
He captioned a link to a news report about his post: “Average citizens: damn this is scary I can’t believe we’re on the verge of WW3 let me check the news smh [shaking my head].”
Chet has now posted a second video of him speaking patois as he left a juice bar.
He said: “Me wake up this morning and me see the thing turn up.The internet gone mad!”
He captioned the post: “RESPECT TO MI #ISLAND MASSIVE … RRRRRRRHHHHHHHHH”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It is not known what prompted Chet's outburst at the Golden Globes, but the cringe-worthy moment did not go unnoticed by viewers , who set the internet ablaze.
One slammed the video: “When you suck at everything and indulge in white privilege that much, your dad and mom have to take you with them to an awards show so you don’t f*** up the house while they are out. #ChetHanks "
Another commented: "Is Chet Hanks guilty of cultural appropriation, cultural appreciation, or just thinking that he is Drake? "
Chanté Griffin said: “It’s another example of white folx thinking than can say whatever they want simply because they’re black-adjacent: Chet plays the rapper Blake on FOX’s Empire , and his daughter, Michaiah is black.
“But proximity to blackness doesn’t grant permission to mimic it.”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In 2015, Chet came under fire for a series of Instagram posts defending the use of the n-word.
He said at the time (via Billboard ): "I know the majority of y'all are not going to get this because the history is still so fresh in our country.
"But hip-hop isn't about race — it's about the culture you identify with. Can't no one tell me what I can't say."
He added: "Who is to say only black people can use it?"


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Ricky Gervais says 'thank f*** that's over' after divisive Golden Globes gig

Ricky Gervais has arrived back in the UK in fits of laughter after his controversial Golden Globes hosting gig .
The comedian touched down at London 's Heathrow airport with partner Jane Fallon , where he gave photographers a salute .
The 58-year-old left America 's biggest stars in shock at the Golden Globes on Sunday night with his outrageously savage monologue .
He insisted Sunday night 's appearance would be his last as host , answering calls on Twitter for him to do more by insisting : `` Never gon na happen . ''
As he headed back home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blast but thank f**k it 's over . ''
The comedian was spotted at Heathrow Airport with his partner of 35 years , Jane .
He was also followed closely by security while giggling his way through Terminal 5 , dressed down in airport-appropriate comfy clothes .
The After Life star wore his classic black t-shirt with a black hoodie , black trousers , black shoes , and a black cap .
Ricky Gervais 's latest stint as the host of the Golden Globes left the famous faces in the audience cringing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ jokes about some of the most controversial stories of the moment , including jibes at Prince Andrew and Harvey Weinstein .
`` Let 's have a laugh at your expense , '' Gervais said at the start of his opening monologue , in which he vowed that the ceremony would be his last time hosting .
`` Remember we 're all gon na die soon .
And there 's no sequel . ''
Gervais last hosted the Globes four years ago , before the # MeToo and # OscarsSoWhite movements shined a spotlight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hollywood .
Tom Hanks , Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett were amongst some of the celebrities who were left shocked at Ricky Gervais ' Golden Globes monologue .
Ricky threw a joke at `` woke '' celebrity culture , which generated some laughs in the audience .
He said : `` '' Apple roared into the TV game with The Morning Show , a superb drama about the importance of dignity and doing the right thing - made by a company that runs sweatshops in China .
`` You say you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for , I mean , unbelievable : Apple , Amazon , Disney .
Actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks raised his eyebrows and pulled a gasped face as he stared towards the floor .
She could be seen smiling reluctantly in the crowd with her eyes closed .

The comedian was spotted at Heathrow Airport with his partner of 35 years, Jane after his controversial Golden Globes hosting gig
Ricky Gervais says 'thank f*** that's over' after divisive Golden Globes gig
Ricky Gervais has arrived back in the UK in fits of laughter after his controversial Golden Globes hosting gig.
The comedian touched down at London's Heathrow airport with partner Jane Fallon, where he gave photographers a salute.
The 58-year-old left America's biggest stars in shock at the Golden Globes on Sunday night with his outrageously savage monologue.
He insisted Sunday night's appearance would be his last as host, answering calls on Twitter for him to do more by insisting: "Never gonna happen."
As he headed back home he admitted: "I had a blast but thank f**k it's over."
The comedian was spotted at Heathrow Airport with his partner of 35 years, Jane.
Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA) CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)
He was also followed closely by security while giggling his way through Terminal 5, dressed down in airport-appropriate comfy clothes.
The After Life star wore his classic black t-shirt with a black hoodie, black trousers, black shoes, and a black cap.
Ricky Gervais's latest stint as the host of the Golden Globes left the famous faces in the audience cringing.
The comedian made a number of shocking jokes about some of the most controversial stories of the moment, including jibes at Prince Andrew and Harvey Weinstein.
"Let's have a laugh at your expense," Gervais said at the start of his opening monologue, in which he vowed that the ceremony would be his last time hosting.
"Remember we're all gonna die soon. And there's no sequel."
Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA) CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)
Gervais last hosted the Globes four years ago, before the #MeToo and #OscarsSoWhite movements shined a spotlight on the underrepresentation of women and minorities in Hollywood.
Tom Hanks , Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett were amongst some of the celebrities who were left shocked at Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes monologue.
Ricky threw a joke at "woke" celebrity culture, which generated some laughs in the audience.
He said: ""Apple roared into the TV game with The Morning Show, a superb drama about the importance of dignity and doing the right thing - made by a company that runs sweatshops in China.
"You say you're woke, but the companies you work for, I mean, unbelievable: Apple, Amazon, Disney.
"If ISIS started a streaming service, you'd call your agent, wouldn't you?”
Actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks raised his eyebrows and pulled a gasped face as he stared towards the floor.
Australian actress Cate Blanchett cringe-laughed as Gervais' made a joke about Jeffrey Epstein's death.
She could be seen smiling reluctantly in the crowd with her eyes closed.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to Ashley Young Inter Milan link

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to speculation over Ashley Young joining Inter Milan , saying : 'Tonight is not the time to talk about players leaving . '
Inter are reportedly in talks with United over a shock move for Young , who was not in the squad for his side 's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final .
The 34-year-old winger turned full-back is out of contract at the end of this season , and is free to talk to clubs from abroad in the January transfer window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports contributor Fabrizio Romano has said Inter are in `` advanced talks '' over Young , while Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio said the Serie A club hope to sign him this month on an 18-month deal .
However , Tuesday 's defeat to City exposed the shortcomings that still plague United 's squad , and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the January transfer window was a time for the club to strengthen rather than losing players .
The United boss said after the game : `` Tonight is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can ’ t weaken ourselves , we have to strengthen ourselves . ''
Brandon Williams , 19 , was preferred at left-back for Tuesday 's game against City , with Luke Shaw also not making the squad after his recent injury problems .
If Young were to leave the Nerazzurri he would follow in the footsteps of strikers Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez , who both joined the Serie A club in the summer .
Young would offer Inter boss Antonio Conte versatility , as he can play at left-back or right-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also boasts plenty of top-level experience having had nine seasons at United since joining from Aston Villa for £16million in 2011 .
United face an uphill task to overcome City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup clash , while they are currently five points off a coveted top-four spot in the Premier League , and are also targeting silverware in the Europa League and FA Cup .

Reports from Italy claim Inter are in talks to sign Young in January transfer window, but Manchester United boss Solskjaer says now is not the time for club to lose players
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to speculation over Ashley Young joining Inter Milan, saying: 'Tonight is not the time to talk about players leaving.'
Inter are reportedly in talks with United over a shock move for Young, who was not in the squad for his side's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
The 34-year-old winger turned full-back is out of contract at the end of this season, and is free to talk to clubs from abroad in the January transfer window to negotiate a summer move.
Sky Sports contributor Fabrizio Romano has said Inter are in "advanced talks" over Young with the player "ready to accept", while Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio said the Serie A club hope to sign him this month on an 18-month deal.
However, Tuesday's defeat to City exposed the shortcomings that still plague United's squad, and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said the January transfer window was a time for the club to strengthen rather than losing players.
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The United boss said after the game: "Tonight is not the time to talk about players leaving. We can’t weaken ourselves, we have to strengthen ourselves."
Brandon Williams, 19, was preferred at left-back for Tuesday's game against City, with Luke Shaw also not making the squad after his recent injury problems.
If Young were to leave the Nerazzurri he would follow in the footsteps of strikers Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, who both joined the Serie A club in the summer.
Young would offer Inter boss Antonio Conte versatility, as he can play at left-back or right-back, or own either flank. He also boasts plenty of top-level experience having had nine seasons at United since joining from Aston Villa for £16million in 2011.
United face an uphill task to overcome City in the second leg of the Carabao Cup clash, while they are currently five points off a coveted top-four spot in the Premier League, and are also targeting silverware in the Europa League and FA Cup.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Dancing on Ice got 16 Ofcom complaints for Ian 'H' Watkins and Matt Evers routine

The same sex routine on Dancing On Ice between and ' H ' Watkins and Matt Evers got 16 Ofcom complaints when it aired on Sunday .
It was the first show to air a same sex dance , and 16 people were unable to cope with the concept of two men dancing .
Ofcom told Metro in a statement : `` The selection and pairing of contestants is an editorial matter for ITV .
`` Our rules do not discriminate between opposite-sex and same-sex couples . ''
Aside from those 16 , the dance went down well with viewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrowman , who was moved to tears .
H and Matt received 25 points from the judges , which included John along with Ashley Banjo , Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean .
John , who is gay , could be seen welling up as H and Matt whirled and twirled across the rink .
When co-host Phillip Schofield asked how John was doing he replied : `` I am [ emotional ] .
`` That makes me happy on a compete multitude of levels just because of seeing two men who represent someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skate as well as you did , you 've done it now , the nerves are out of the way .
`` You 've shown that two men can perform and skate together .
It does n't have to be what you did before with the man/woman thing ... you know , man/man , switch it up , do it different ways .
`` Be versatile , you know what I 'm saying ?
Listen ...
I 'm overhwelmed .
I 'm almost speechless .
It was wonderful . ''
Fans were getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ i am crying at the first same sex couple ever on dancing on ice ?
?
?
b**** i might be . ''
Another gushed : `` Dancing on ice having a same sex couple for the very first time on the shows history makes me so incredibly happy ( idk if people who are n't from the uk will know what this is ) . ''
A third could hardly contain their glee , tweeting : `` Dancing On Ice !
!
!
!
!
!
YES YES YES !
Absolutely incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TO BE !
!
! ''

Dancing On Ice's same sex routine between Ian 'H' Watkins and Matt Evers garnered 16 complaints from pearl-clutching viewers
Dancing on Ice got 16 Ofcom complaints for Ian 'H' Watkins and Matt Evers routine
The same sex routine on Dancing On Ice between and 'H' Watkins and Matt Evers got 16 Ofcom complaints when it aired on Sunday.
It was the first show to air a same sex dance, and 16 people were unable to cope with the concept of two men dancing.
Ofcom told Metro in a statement: "The selection and pairing of contestants is an editorial matter for ITV.
"Our rules do not discriminate between opposite-sex and same-sex couples."
Aside from those 16, the dance went down well with viewers and the judges, particularly judge John Barrowman, who was moved to tears.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
H and Matt received 25 points from the judges, which included John along with Ashley Banjo, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.
John, who is gay, could be seen welling up as H and Matt whirled and twirled across the rink.
When co-host Phillip Schofield asked how John was doing he replied: "I am [emotional].
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
"That makes me happy on a compete multitude of levels just because of seeing two men who represent someone who is like me, and to skate as well as you did, you've done it now, the nerves are out of the way.
"You've shown that two men can perform and skate together. It doesn't have to be what you did before with the man/woman thing...you know, man/man, switch it up, do it different ways.
"Be versatile, you know what I'm saying? Listen...I'm overhwelmed. I'm almost speechless. It was wonderful."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Fans were getting emotional too.
One wrote: "i am crying at the first same sex couple ever on dancing on ice??? b**** i might be."
Another gushed: "Dancing on ice having a same sex couple for the very first time on the shows history makes me so incredibly happy (idk if people who aren't from the uk will know what this is)."
A third could hardly contain their glee, tweeting: "Dancing On Ice!!!!!! YES YES YES! Absolutely incredible! #DancingOnIce BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE!!!"


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Elizabeth Wurtzel dead: Author of memoir Prozac Nation dies aged 52

Elizabeth Wurtzel , the author of Prozac Nation , has died at the age of 52 .
Wurtzel found fame with her best-selling memoir in 1994 , which recounted her struggle with addiction and depression .
Her husband Jim Freed today announced that Wurtzel died at a New York hospital following a battle with cancer .
Wurtzel was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 , and said at the time it was 'nothing ' compared to her former drug abuse or dealing with the death of her beloved rescue dog Augusta .
She underwent a double mastectomy , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said her husband Jim .
Wurtzel will be remembered for becoming a voice of Generation X thanks to her divisive memoir Prozac Nation , that was published when she was 27 .
The book details her battle with depression as a college student and her eventual treatment with Prozac .
Wurtzel also documented her sex life , drug use and self harm in the candid memoir .
While some readers praised it 's honesty , other critics slammed the memoir as 'self indulgent ' .
Speaking in 2012 , Wurtzel said she viewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up . '
Wurtzel followed u with Bitch : In Praise of Difficult Women and More , Now , Again : A Memoir of Addiction and several essays published in the The New York Times .
Tributes have been paid to Wurtzel after news of her death was confirmed .
`` Actress Mia Farrow described her as `` brilliant , complex , fascinating , fun and kind '' .
While journalist Erin Blakemore wrote : `` It 's impossible to convey the impact Elizabeth Wurtzel had in the '90s .
She was unapologetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a very specific form of GenX femininity , confession , rage ,

Wurtzel's struggles with addiction and depression became the focal point of her best-selling memoir Prozac Nation, released in 1994
Elizabeth Wurtzel, the author of Prozac Nation, has died at the age of 52.
Wurtzel found fame with her best-selling memoir in 1994, which recounted her struggle with addiction and depression.
Her husband Jim Freed today announced that Wurtzel died at a New York hospital following a battle with cancer.
Wurtzel was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, and said at the time it was 'nothing' compared to her former drug abuse or dealing with the death of her beloved rescue dog Augusta.
She underwent a double mastectomy, but the cancer recently spread to her brain, said her husband Jim.
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
Wurtzel will be remembered for becoming a voice of Generation X thanks to her divisive memoir Prozac Nation, that was published when she was 27.
The book details her battle with depression as a college student and her eventual treatment with Prozac. Wurtzel also documented her sex life, drug use and self harm in the candid memoir.
While some readers praised it's honesty, other critics slammed the memoir as 'self indulgent'.
Speaking in 2012, Wurtzel said she viewed the book as a tale of 'growing up.'
Image: Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images)
Wurtzel followed u with Bitch: In Praise of Difficult Women and More, Now, Again: A Memoir of Addiction and several essays published in the The New York Times.
Tributes have been paid to Wurtzel after news of her death was confirmed.
"Actress Mia Farrow described her as "brilliant, complex, fascinating, fun and kind".
While journalist Erin Blakemore wrote: "It's impossible to convey the impact Elizabeth Wurtzel had in the '90s. She was unapologetic, raw, honest. She stood for a very specific form of GenX femininity, confession, rage,


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--EastEnders fans notice glaring error as Chantelle 'steals milk' from Minute Mart

It was an eventful night for EastEnders favourite Chantelle Atkins tonight .
The mother of two , played by Jessica Plummer , faced more horrific treatment at the hands of disturbed husband Gray Atkins ( Toby-Alexander Smith ) , ultimately being left with a broken wrist after he subjected her to physical abuse once again .
The episode cliffhanger also saw her blame herself for his outburst in a gut-wrenching conversation before visiting the hospital .
However , fans have noticed a more lighthearted error from the episode which saw Chantelle visit the Minute Mart and run into old school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the pair played catch up on their lives , Chantelle eventually left to help Jags carry his heavy shopping home but also took the milk she was carrying with her - without paying .
Naturally , fans who spotted the error took to social media to share their amusement .
One fan noted on Twitter : `` Don ’ t think she paid for the milk '' Another asked : `` Did Chantelle just nick that milk ? ''
Meanwhile , one viewer was amused : `` Lol at Chantelle stealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chantelle did n't even pay for the milk '' Finally , one gave Chantelle props for her thieving skills : `` chantelle with a classic shoplifting move there , with that milk '' Elsewhere in Walford , Martin Fowler will find the events of the Christmas season coming back to haunt him as his hit-and-run victim returns to his life with a vengeance .
Can he and Sonia find a way out of this mess ?
EastEnders continues on BBC One on Thursday .
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Chantelle Atkins had a horrific episode of EastEnders tonight but she also managed to get away with some light theft as some fans noticed
It was an eventful night for EastEnders favourite Chantelle Atkins tonight.
The mother of two, played by Jessica Plummer, faced more horrific treatment at the hands of disturbed husband Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith), ultimately being left with a broken wrist after he subjected her to physical abuse once again.
The episode cliffhanger also saw her blame herself for his outburst in a gut-wrenching conversation before visiting the hospital.
However, fans have noticed a more lighthearted error from the episode which saw Chantelle visit the Minute Mart and run into old school friend Jags Panesar (Amar Adatia).
As the pair played catch up on their lives, Chantelle eventually left to help Jags carry his heavy shopping home but also took the milk she was carrying with her - without paying.
Naturally, fans who spotted the error took to social media to share their amusement.
Image: BBC) BBC)
One fan noted on Twitter : "Don’t think she paid for the milk"
Another asked: "Did Chantelle just nick that milk?"
Meanwhile, one viewer was amused: "Lol at Chantelle stealing the milk"
Image: BBC) BBC)
Another acknowledged: "Chantelle didn't even pay for the milk"
Finally, one gave Chantelle props for her thieving skills: "chantelle with a classic shoplifting move there, with that milk"
Image: BBC) BBC)
Elsewhere in Walford, Martin Fowler will find the events of the Christmas season coming back to haunt him as his hit-and-run victim returns to his life with a vengeance.
Can he and Sonia find a way out of this mess?
EastEnders continues on BBC One on Thursday.
Did you notice anything else suspicious on EastEnders? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Iraq rocket attacks: Multiple locations including US-Coalition airbase under fire

Missile attacks have struck at multiple locations in Iraq where US military personnel are based in revenge for the assassination of Iran 's General Qassem Soleimani .
The White House has said Donald Trump has been briefed and is consulting with the US national security team , though Iran 's Revolutionary Guard has warned the US and regional allies against retaliating .
Tehran is thought to have launched multiple ballistic missiles at US targets throughout Iraq including Erbil in northern Iraq and the al-Assad air base in western Iraq .
A Kurdish local has told the Daily Mirror : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a big explosion in Erbil now and everyone believes the war has started .
“ This is what we have all feared would happen .
We do n't know what it is but it was very loud.
” It is not yet known if there are any deaths or casualities .
Security sources inside Iraq said 30 missiles have been fired at targets all over the country .
Two of the missiles aimed at Erbil , in the north , were hit in mid-air by local air defence systems , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not clear if any of the missiles penetrated the defence systems and hit Erbil itself .
Officials had initially confirmed multiple rockets had been fired at Al-Asad in Western Iraq in repeated shellings before other locations were targeted in the country .
`` We are aware of the reports of attacks on US facilities in Iraq , '' White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement .
`` The president has been briefed and is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with his national security team . ''
Sirens have been heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air base , with a total alert activated .
Several local TV stations are also reporting repeated shelling at the base , which is home to most of the US troops stationed in the country .
The base is used by American and coalitions troops and was visited by Mr Trump in December 2018 .
Earlier reports suggested Al-Taji military base in the country was also under attack but this was later reported as a drill .
We 'll be bringing you the very latest updates , pictures and video on this breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for updates on this developing story here at Mirror.co.uk .

US troops have come under multiple rocket attacks across Iraq, including including Erbil in northern Iraq and the al-Assad air base, as Iran unleashed a deadly assault in revenge for the death of General Qassem Soleimani
Iran attacks: Multiple missiles fired at US military bases in Iraq in revenge strikes
Iran's ballistic missile attacks on two Iraqi military bases housing US and British troops were a "slap in the face" to America, Tehran's supreme leader says.
Tehran launched more than a dozen missiles at the al-Asad and Erbil bases in the early hours of Wednesady in revenge for America's assassination of General Qassem Soleimani.
There were no reports of casualties as Iranian state TV claimed 80 "American terrorists" had been killed and US helicopters and military equipment damaged, without providing any evidence to back up its claims.
It is said that a runway used by US military planes and an aircraft at al-Asad were destroyed.
The UK's Ministry of Defence said there have been no British casualties and US President Donald Trump tweeted that an assessment of casualties and damage from the strikes was underway, adding: "All is well!"
For the latest updates from the Iran crisis follow our live blog.
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Iranian state TV said Tehran had fired 15 missiles at US targets in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday, five days after the US killed General Soleimani, a top military chief, in a drone strike near Baghdad's airport.
Iraq said 22 missiles were fired.
Two of the missiles aimed at Erbil, in the north, were hit in mid-air by local air defence systems, the Daily Mirror was told.
Photos show fragments of an unexploded Iranian missile near al-Asad and residents of Duhok in Iraq gathered round a crater and holding shrapnel from a projectile.
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Britain's Foreign Office has condemned the Iranian strikes, which have stoked fears of a new war in the Middle East and were reportedly called Operation Martyr Soleimani in Tehran.
The bases house US-led coalition troops who are involved in the fight against ISIS and other missions.
The UK has about 400 troops in Iraq, while the US has more than 5,000.
France, Germany, Denmark, Norway and Poland said none of their troops in Iraq were killed or injured. Iraq also said there were no casualties in its forces.
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In a televised address, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who wept over General Soleimani's coffin on Monday, hailed the strikes as "successful" and he told the US to pull its troops out of the region.
Describing the missile strikes as a "slap on the face" for Washington, he said: "Military action like this is not sufficient. What is important is ending the corrupting presence of America in the region.
"This region will not accept the presence of America."
He also ruled out any resumption of talks with Washington on a 2015 nuclear deal that the Trump administration backed out of.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The US has imposed tough new sanctions, driving down Iran's oil exports and hammering its economy, and Iran has been scaling back its commitments to the deal.
The supreme leader also accused the US of trying to remove Lebanon's Iranian-aligned movement Hezbollah - designated a terror organisation by America and Britain- in an effort to help Israel.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Washington "cut off the arm" of General Soleimani but he vowed America's "leg" in the Middle East would be cut off in response.
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Wednesday's strikes were "legitimate self-defence" and Iran would respond accordingly if the US retaliated.
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Iran for days had warned that it would retaliate over the assassination of high-ranking General Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force, a unit of the Revolutionary Guards.
America and its allies in the Middle East had been bracing for an attack, with Washington telling the world that it was not interested in war and it had killed the general because he was planning fresh strikes on US interests.
A Kurdish local told the Daily Mirror as the strikes got underway: “We have been waiting for this – there was a big explosion in Erbil now and everyone believes the war has started.
“This is what we have all feared would happen. We don't know what it is but it was very loud.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The attack on “soft target” Erbil, in the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, would be a huge blow to peace hopes and the ongoing battle against ISIS.
Kurdish forces across Iraq and neighbouring Syria have played a lead role in smashing the jihadist network but now they will be sucked into the conflict with Iranian forces.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed it was behind the revenge attacks and warned the US and regional allies against retaliating.
A a Guard commander told a local TV network the missile attacks were the first step and Tehran will not spare Americans.
In the aftermath, footage showed a mob chanting "Death to England" and "Death to Israel" as a Revolutionary Guard official announced the strikes.
Amid the chaos, the US president wrote on Twitter "So far, so good!" and "All is well!"
Mr Trump was expected to give an update later on Wednesday.
America's allies, including Britain, condemned the missile strikes as China urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting Coalition - including British - forces.
“We are concerned by reports of casualties and use of ballistic missiles.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
“We urge Iran not to repeat these reckless and dangerous attacks, and instead to pursue urgent de-escalation.
“A war in the Middle East would only benefit Daesh [ISIS] and other terrorist groups.”
Iranian state media said the Revolutionary Guard had "readied all of its underground missile depots".
In Washington, a statement from the Pentagon said: "In recent days and in response to Iranian threats and actions, the Department of Defense has taken all appropriate measures to safeguard our personnel and partners. These bases have been on high alert due to indications that the Iranian regime planned to attack our forces.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military and coalition personnel at al-Asad and Erbil. We are working on initial battle damage assessments.
"As we evaluate the situation and our response, we will take all necessary measures to protect and defend U.S. personnel, partners, and allies in the region."
Al-Asad base is in volatile Anbar Province and has played a lead role in quelling al-Qaeda and Islamic State, the latter of which has had a foothold in places like Fallujah and Ramadi.
It lies to the west of Baghdad.
It is used by American and coalitions troops and was visited by Mr Trump in December 2018.
British troops are based in Erbil, along with thousands of westerners who are involved in the oil industry or have joined the growing security network in the region.
A funeral for General Soleimani, a national hero, was postponed on Tuesday after 59 people were killed in a stampede.
Tens of thousands of people had gathered in his home town for the service, which followed several days of mourning.
In the UK, police are monitoring the crisis in Iran and are "extremely alert" to any effect it may have in Britain, the country's most senior officer has said.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick told LBC that head of UK counter-terror policing Neil Basu has been in discussions with the security agencies and government bodies about the crisis.
She said: "It's a very worrying time clearly and we have lots of people of Iranian and Iraqi heritage and the surrounding areas in London, so there's lots for us to think about, lots for us to be alert to.
"What I can say is so far in London we have had no issues directly associated with this, there was one quite small protest.
"But of course we're extremely alert to what this could possibly lead to, but it's a very complex situation. At the moment there's absolutely no impact on London."
Meanwhile, a number of airlines have stopped operating in airspace over Iraq, Iran, the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
They include Air France, KLM and US and Russian carriers. Lufthansa has cancelled its daily flight between Frankfurt and Tehran.
In an incident that appeared to be unrelated, a Ukrainian passenger jet crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran's Imam Khomeini airport, killing all 176 people on board.
There were fears that British citizens may have been on the doomed Boeing 737 operated by Ukraine International Airlines.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Tehran said engine failure was the cause and it was not a missile attack or act of terrorism, citing preliminary information.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--EastEnders spoilers: Louise Mitchell confesses to Keanu's murder ahead of exit

EastEnders spoilers confirm a shock murder confession , as a struggling Louise Mitchell confesses all about Keanu Taylor 's death .
Louise helped set him up after finding out about his affair with stepmother Sharon Mitchell - as well as the fact he is the father of Sharon 's unborn baby .
In recent scenes , Louise has been seen to regret what she did , unaware Keanu is still alive .
Martin Fowler was ordered by Ben Mitchell to shoot Keanu dead , but he actually faked the death and helped him flee .
The Mitchells believe Keanu is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is struggling with her killer secret as she brings up their baby daughter alone .
Next week , things get too much for the teenager and her mum Lisa Fowler grows concerned .
Believing she 's not well , she has no idea her daughter is caught up in a major murder plot .
Ben issues his sister a huge warning to to stop her spilling the beans , knowing it could land them all in trouble .
But it 's all too much for Lou , who ends up confessing all to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what she did .
She tells Lisa that Keanu is dead , and it 's all her fault leaving Lisa gobsmacked .
It 's not long before Sharon herself overhears what 's been said but believes there is nothing to it .
Lisa is convinced Louise is unwell and that 's why she 's made the claim , desperate to get her help .
But when Louise 's dad Phil has a confession of his own , her whole world crumbles .
Phil confesses Louise is n't lying and has told the truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ex .
But what will they do , and how long will it be before others find out the truth ?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EastEnders' Louise Mitchell continues to struggle with her involvement in fiancé and baby daddy Keanu Taylor's 'death'
EastEnders spoilers confirm a shock murder confession, as a struggling Louise Mitchell confesses all about Keanu Taylor's death.
Louise helped set him up after finding out about his affair with stepmother Sharon Mitchell - as well as the fact he is the father of Sharon's unborn baby.
In recent scenes, Louise has been seen to regret what she did, unaware Keanu is still alive.
Martin Fowler was ordered by Ben Mitchell to shoot Keanu dead, but he actually faked the death and helped him flee.
The Mitchells believe Keanu is dead though, and new mum Louise is struggling with her killer secret as she brings up their baby daughter alone.
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
Next week, things get too much for the teenager and her mum Lisa Fowler grows concerned.
Believing she's not well, she has no idea her daughter is caught up in a major murder plot.
Ben issues his sister a huge warning to to stop her spilling the beans, knowing it could land them all in trouble.
Image: BBC) BBC)
But it's all too much for Lou, who ends up confessing all to her mum Lisa full of guilt for what she did.
She tells Lisa that Keanu is dead, and it's all her fault leaving Lisa gobsmacked.
It's not long before Sharon herself overhears what's been said but believes there is nothing to it.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
Lisa is convinced Louise is unwell and that's why she's made the claim, desperate to get her help.
But when Louise's dad Phil has a confession of his own, her whole world crumbles.
Phil confesses Louise isn't lying and has told the truth, leading to Lisa exploding at her ex.
But what will they do, and how long will it be before others find out the truth?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Mohamed Salah sends message to Sadio Mane after African Player of the Year win

Mohamed Salah has congratulated Sadio Mane after the Egyptian was denied a hat-trick of African Player of the Year awards by his Liverpool teammate .
Senegal 's Mane picked up the 2019 award in Cairo on Tuesday evening , while Salah was back on Merseyside training with Liverpool ahead of Saturday 's visit to Tottenham Hotspur .
Salah picked up the awards for both 2017 and 2018 , but both he and Manchester City 's Algerian star Riyad Mahrez , the 2016 winner , were pipped to the post by Mane this time around .
Salah soon took to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reds teammate , posting an image of Mane with the award and tagging him along with the words `` Congrats bro '' .
A humble Mane thanked his Reds teammates upon accepting the gong in Cairo .
`` I am really happy and at the same time really proud to win this award , '' he said .
`` I would like to thank my family , especially my uncle who is here today , without forgetting all the Egyptian people as well and of course my national team coach Aliou Cisse , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the staff at the Federation .
`` I also thank Liverpool Football Club , my teammates , the staff and everybody there .
`` It is a big day for me..
I do n't really know how to say it but I would love to thank all the Senegalese people .
They have been with me all the time and they push me to do better .
`` Also the people from my village..
I have come very far , Bambali is a very small village and I am sure they are watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really happy and very proud to win this . ''

The Egyptian had claimed the award in each of the last two years, but saw his Liverpool teammate win his first crown on Tuesday night - while he stayed away
Mohamed Salah has congratulated Sadio Mane after the Egyptian was denied a hat-trick of African Player of the Year awards by his Liverpool teammate.
Senegal's Mane picked up the 2019 award in Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday evening, while Salah was back on Merseyside training with Liverpool ahead of Saturday's visit to Tottenham Hotspur.
Salah picked up the awards for both 2017 and 2018, but both he and Manchester City's Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, the 2016 winner, were pipped to the post by Mane this time around.
Salah soon took to his Instagram Stories to pay tribute to his Reds teammate, posting an image of Mane with the award and tagging him along with the words "Congrats bro".
Image: mosalah/Instagram) mosalah/Instagram)
A humble Mane thanked his Reds teammates upon accepting the gong in Cairo.
"I am really happy and at the same time really proud to win this award," he said.
"I would like to thank my family, especially my uncle who is here today, without forgetting all the Egyptian people as well and of course my national team coach Aliou Cisse, my teammates with the national team and the staff at the Federation.
"I also thank Liverpool Football Club, my teammates, the staff and everybody there.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"It is a big day for me.. I don't really know how to say it but I would love to thank all the Senegalese people. They have been with me all the time and they push me to do better.
"Also the people from my village.. I have come very far, Bambali is a very small village and I am sure they are watching on the TV.
"I am really happy and very proud to win this."


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Stacey Solomon shows off clever device that allows her to bathe with baby Rex

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon took to Instagram to share an adorable snap of her and little baby Rex taking a bath - using an ingenious hack .
Stacey , 29 , showed off her body as she rocked a stripy bathing suit as Rex , who she gave birth to last year , beamed in the background .
Their water - Stacey 's hot and Rex 's just right - was divided by a bath barrier .
Stacey could enjoy her usual bath temperature and bath bombs while it was kept safe for Rex .
They were off to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Swash for the first show of the new series of Dancing On Ice .
The star penned : `` Best self timer picture I 've ever managed to get .
Do n't worry we are on our way to see Joe now we are n't still in the bath . ''
Stacey wrote : `` It worked for about 15 minutes now it 's starting to deep [ sic ] through ... but the temperature for Rex is still good which is a win , just no bath bomb next time !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her candid body confidence posts and mental health posts in the past , revealing that she 's suffered from `` mum guilt . ''
Daddy Joe 's currently hoping to wow the judging panel on the new series of Dancing On Ice , taking to the ice alongside dancing partner Alexandra Schauman .
Some fans were convinced he and Stacey had tied the knot - having been a couple since 2015 - after they spotted a ring on his finger .
`` Did Joe and Stacey get married ? ''
one demanded to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ring before , explaining that it belonged to his late dad , and he wears it as a good luck token .
Stacey and Joe recently denied they 'd got hitched during a luxury trip to the Maldives .

Supermum Stacey hopped in the bath with Rex, who she gave birth to last year, before heading off to support partner Joe Swash at Dancing On Ice
Stacey Solomon shows off clever device that allows her to bathe with baby Rex
Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon took to Instagram to share an adorable snap of her and little baby Rex taking a bath - using an ingenious hack.
Stacey, 29, showed off her body as she rocked a stripy bathing suit as Rex, who she gave birth to last year, beamed in the background.
Their water - Stacey's hot and Rex's just right - was divided by a bath barrier.
Stacey could enjoy her usual bath temperature and bath bombs while it was kept safe for Rex.
They were off to see her partner and Rex's daddy Joe Swash for the first show of the new series of Dancing On Ice.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The star penned: "Best self timer picture I've ever managed to get. Don't worry we are on our way to see Joe now we aren't still in the bath."
Stacey wrote: "It worked for about 15 minutes now it's starting to deep [sic] through...but the temperature for Rex is still good which is a win, just no bath bomb next time!
"I LOVE IT."
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: REX) REX)
She's received heaps of praise for her candid body confidence posts and mental health posts in the past, revealing that she's suffered from "mum guilt."
Daddy Joe's currently hoping to wow the judging panel on the new series of Dancing On Ice, taking to the ice alongside dancing partner Alexandra Schauman.
Some fans were convinced he and Stacey had tied the knot - having been a couple since 2015 - after they spotted a ring on his finger.
"Did Joe and Stacey get married?" one demanded to know.
He's been spotted with the ring before, explaining that it belonged to his late dad, and he wears it as a good luck token.
Stacey and Joe recently denied they'd got hitched during a luxury trip to the Maldives.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Stephen Clement's family pays tribute to 'inspiration and hero' BBC presenter

Stephen Clements ' brother Gavin has paid tribute to his `` inspiration and hero '' .
The sudden death of the BBC Radio Ulster presenter , at the age of 47 , was announced by the corporation on Tuesday .
Stormont leaders , fellow presenters , listeners and charities were among those who expressed their shock and sadness at the loss .
Clements , a married father-of-two , joined the station last summer , having been the long-time presenter of Q Radio 's breakfast show .
His brother Gavin described him as `` deeply loved '' .
In a heartbreaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspiration , my hero , my brother , I am broken ! ''
And in a statement issued through the BBC , Gavin said : `` We are devastated to lose Stephen who was deeply loved by his family and friends . ''
`` We would ask for time to come to terms with this news and for privacy at this difficult time . ''
Stephen sadly died just months after landing what he called `` the job of a lifetime '' .
Just a few days ago , on New Year 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account to share a picture of a stunning sunrise .
He wrote : `` Sunrise on 2020 This year will be a great one '' .
Following news of his tragic death , shocked fans left tributes on some of the recent pictures posted on his account , which he last used just yesterday .
Another wrote : `` Shocked absolutely adored him on Q Radio .
He was a treasure .
Heartbroken for his family and gorgeous children . ''
And one said : `` RIP Stephen , thinking of your family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today by the BBC .
The sad news was shared on the lunchtime show , and Stephen 's 10.30am slot today had been presented by Steven Rainey .
Stephen had formerly worked as a presenter on Q Radio , but moved to BBC NI last September .
He described it as his `` dream '' job .
He is survived by his wife and two children .

The family of Stephen Clements have released a tribute to the BBC presenter, whose death was announced on Tuesday
Stephen Clements' brother Gavin has paid tribute to his "inspiration and hero".
The sudden death of the BBC Radio Ulster presenter, at the age of 47, was announced by the corporation on Tuesday.
Stormont leaders, fellow presenters, listeners and charities were among those who expressed their shock and sadness at the loss.
Clements, a married father-of-two, joined the station last summer, having been the long-time presenter of Q Radio's breakfast show.
His brother Gavin described him as "deeply loved".
In a heartbreaking tweet, he wrote: "My inspiration, my hero, my brother, I am broken!"
And in a statement issued through the BBC, Gavin said: "We are devastated to lose Stephen who was deeply loved by his family and friends."
"We would ask for time to come to terms with this news and for privacy at this difficult time."
Stephen sadly died just months after landing what he called "the job of a lifetime".
Just a few days ago, on New Year's Day, Stephen took to his Instagram account to share a picture of a stunning sunrise.
He wrote: "Sunrise on 2020 This year will be a great one".
Following news of his tragic death, shocked fans left tributes on some of the recent pictures posted on his account, which he last used just yesterday.
One simply said: "Heartbroken".
Another wrote: "Shocked absolutely adored him on Q Radio. He was a treasure. Heartbroken for his family and gorgeous children."
And one said: "RIP Stephen, thinking of your family"
Stephen's tragic passing was announced today by the BBC.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The sad news was shared on the lunchtime show, and Stephen's 10.30am slot today had been presented by Steven Rainey.
Stephen had formerly worked as a presenter on Q Radio, but moved to BBC NI last September. He described it as his "dream" job.
He is survived by his wife and two children.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Man 'bit off ex-girlfriend's nose during row' and either 'flushed it down loo or ate it'

A woman claims her ex-boyfriend bit off her nose and either ate it or flushed it down the toilet .
Allyson Danylko , 24 , alleges her former partner Nick Grewal set upon her in a bathroom at his property in Toronto , Canada .
The pair were arguing in a nightclub on New Year 's Eve and things became even more heated when they returned home , it is said .
Ms Danylko claims Grewal , 30 , was jealous over her plans to travel to Costa Rica without him .
The victim was allegedly assaulted by Grewal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him back , calling herself a 'stupid f***ing girl ' in an interview .
She told the Toronto Sun : `` He didn ’ t want me to go on the trip .
He was looking at me with a crazy look in his eyes .
`` I was cornered in the bathroom and he was holding me against the wall and I was screaming but he wouldn ’ t let me go and he bit off my nose .
`` I was bleeding and got past him and ran out to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their sliding door .
It seemed like an eternity , but the police came and put me in an ambulance.
” The victim believes her ex-boyfriend either ate her nose or flushed it down the loo as police dogs were unable to find it .
Officers were called to a property where a woman 's nose had been bitten off at 6.22am on New Year 's Day .
Ms Danylko is set to undergo reconstructive surgery on her nose using part of her ear in March .
She said she got a restraining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the shoulder a few months ago , although she took him back .
Her mum has started a GoFundMe page to help her daughter cover her bills as she can not work again until May .
Grewal has been charged with aggravated assault , forcible confinement and failing to comply with probation - and will appear in court on January 28 .

Allyson Danylko, 24, was allegedly attacked by her ex-boyfriend after they returned home from a New Year's Eve party in Toronto, Canada. She has shared horrific footage of her injuries online
Man 'bit off ex-girlfriend's nose during row' and either 'flushed it down loo or ate it'
A woman claims her ex-boyfriend bit off her nose and either ate it or flushed it down the toilet.
Allyson Danylko, 24, alleges her former partner Nick Grewal set upon her in a bathroom at his property in Toronto, Canada.
The pair were arguing in a nightclub on New Year's Eve and things became even more heated when they returned home, it is said.
Ms Danylko claims Grewal, 30, was jealous over her plans to travel to Costa Rica without him.
The victim was allegedly assaulted by Grewal in the past and berated herself for taking him back, calling herself a 'stupid f***ing girl' in an interview.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She told the Toronto Sun: "He didn’t want me to go on the trip. He was looking at me with a crazy look in his eyes.
"I was cornered in the bathroom and he was holding me against the wall and I was screaming but he wouldn’t let me go and he bit off my nose.
"I was bleeding and got past him and ran out to a neighbour’s and started banging on their sliding door. It seemed like an eternity, but the police came and put me in an ambulance.”
The victim believes her ex-boyfriend either ate her nose or flushed it down the loo as police dogs were unable to find it.
Officers were called to a property where a woman's nose had been bitten off at 6.22am on New Year's Day.
Ms Danylko is set to undergo reconstructive surgery on her nose using part of her ear in March.
She said she got a restraining order against Grewal after he bit her on the shoulder a few months ago, although she took him back.
Her mum has started a GoFundMe page to help her daughter cover her bills as she cannot work again until May.
Grewal has been charged with aggravated assault, forcible confinement and failing to comply with probation - and will appear in court on January 28.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'could ditch HRH titles' after 'tough year'

Prince Harry and Meghan could ditch their HRH royal titles at the end of a 'tough year ' .
Rumours have been swirling for some time that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could make a move away from the core royal family .
If they were to relinquish their royal titles then the spotlight may move away from the couple , who have clashed with the press this year .
During December , Harry and Meghan found some peace courtesy a six week Christmas and New Year break to Canada .
According to The Sun the couple are considering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Atlantic full or part time .
“ It is true that Harry and Meghan will spend a fair amount of time in Canada over the next couple of months and possibly going forward too , '' an unnamed friend told the paper .
“ Right now they are starting talks with their family about their plans for the future .
Those conversations are at a very early stage .
“ There is a very careful and serious process to go through which they are going to respect . ''
An advisor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not something that had been discussed at Buckingham Palace .
The Buckingham Palace source said that they would not comment on the story as it was 'speculative ' .
If the rumours do turn out to be true then it would not be the first time Harry has looked for an exit from the firm .
Back in 2018 he told the Mail on Sunday : `` There was a time I felt I wanted out .
`` But then I decided to stay in [ the Royal Family ] and work out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Canada for the winter break Harry and Meghan skipped the traditional Royal Family Christmas celebrations in Sandringham .
They took their little boy Archie for a relaxing break , staying in a huge mansion on Vancouver Island and enjoying hikes with friends in the country 's beautiful national parks .
But the holidays are officially over which means it 's time to get back to normal , and the couple lined up a very fitting engagement for their first visit of 2020 .
Meghan and Harry headed to Canada House in London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` warm hospitality and support they received during their recent stay '' .
They will met Janice Charette , the high commissioner in Canada to the UK , before heading to the Canada Gallery to view an exhibition by Indigenous Canadian artist Skawennati .
They will also met other members of the High Commission team who work in the partnership between the UK and Canada .

HARRY AND MEGHAN RETURN TO WORK AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK IN CANADA
HARRY AND MEGHAN RETURN TO WORK AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK IN CANADA
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are rumoured to be eyeing up a move to Canada, which could coincide with them taking a step away from their official duties with the Royal Family
Prince Harry and Meghan could ditch their HRH royal titles at the end of a 'tough year'.
Rumours have been swirling for some time that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex could make a move away from the core royal family.
If they were to relinquish their royal titles then the spotlight may move away from the couple, who have clashed with the press this year.
During December, Harry and Meghan found some peace courtesy a six week Christmas and New Year break to Canada.
According to The Sun the couple are considering setting up camp on the other side of the Atlantic full or part time.
Image: PA) PA)
“It is true that Harry and Meghan will spend a fair amount of time in Canada over the next couple of months and possibly going forward too," an unnamed friend told the paper.
“Right now they are starting talks with their family about their plans for the future. Those conversations are at a very early stage.
“There is a very careful and serious process to go through which they are going to respect."
An advisor to the couple later said it was not something that had been discussed at Buckingham Palace.
The Buckingham Palace source said that they would not comment on the story as it was 'speculative'.
Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)
If the rumours do turn out to be true then it would not be the first time Harry has looked for an exit from the firm.
Back in 2018 he told the Mail on Sunday: "There was a time I felt I wanted out.
"But then I decided to stay in [the Royal Family] and work out a role for myself.”
In going to Canada for the winter break Harry and Meghan skipped the traditional Royal Family Christmas celebrations in Sandringham.
They took their little boy Archie for a relaxing break, staying in a huge mansion on Vancouver Island and enjoying hikes with friends in the country's beautiful national parks.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
But the holidays are officially over which means it's time to get back to normal, and the couple lined up a very fitting engagement for their first visit of 2020.
Meghan and Harry headed to Canada House in London today, where they thanked staff for the "warm hospitality and support they received during their recent stay".
They will met Janice Charette, the high commissioner in Canada to the UK, before heading to the Canada Gallery to view an exhibition by Indigenous Canadian artist Skawennati.
They will also met other members of the High Commission team who work in the partnership between the UK and Canada.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Celeb mums who prove age is no barrier to having a baby after giving birth after 44

She ’ s the mother of ballroom dancing and Shirley Ballas is considering becoming a real-life mum again aged 59 , by adopting a child with partner Daniel Taylor , 47 .
The Strictly judge , who has son Mark , 33 , with ex-husband Corky Ballas , said : “ If you can give a home to someone who ’ s been in care , that ’ s quite important.
” But Shirley is not the only star to embrace motherhood later in life .
Natalie announced her pregnancy to the world in July 2019 and revealed she had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conceive .
She said : “ For those of you that know me , this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I ’ m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor .
“ I won ’ t be saying anything more on that publicly .
I ’ m so excited about this next adventure.
” The singer gave birth to Max Valentine Imbruglia in October .
Tana Ramsay and her husband celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay welcomed their fifth child , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tara suffered a miscarriage in 2016 .
Speaking of the anguish of losing a child , Gordon said : “ We were devastated , but thankfully we ’ re through the worst now .
“ It could happen at any time to anyone.
” The couple who have been married since 1996 , also have Meghan , 22 , twins Jack and Holly , 20 and Matilda , 18 .
Pop star Alanis confirmed the birth of her and husband Mario ’ s third baby , Winter , in March last year in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also have eight-year-old son Ever Imre and daughter Onyx Solace , two .
When speaking about juggling Winter , with work , Alanis said : “ Coffee has become very helpful in that I ’ m sleeping a lot less.
” She also spoke of postnatal depression admitting : “ There are days I ’ m debilitated to the point where I can barely move ” .
The Sex in the City star adopted her second child in 2018 - seven years after welcoming her adoptive daughter Gemma in 2011 .
The actress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adoption , saying : “ It had seemed like an option for a very long time .
“ I felt like there was a child out there I needed to find that was my child .
I can ’ t explain it .
It was a spiritual kind of thing.
” In 2018 Hollywood actress Rachael Weisz and James Bond star Daniel Craig welcomed their first baby together .
Rachel has a son with film director Darren Aronofsky and Daniel has Ella , 28 , with Fiona Loudon .
Rachel said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family means so much more now I ’ m more mature and older .
My son was a miracle , but doing it again now is very deep and very precious .
I am very lucky.
” Brigitte had her fifth child and first daughter at the age of 54 in June 2018 , after almost a decade of failed IVF and being told there was only a 2.5 % chance of success .
She said : “ I was always like , ‘ I want to do it until there are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lottery.
” So when the Red Sonja star welcomed 5lb 9oz Frida with producer husband Mattia Dessi , she was “ overjoyed ” .
Janet gave birth to her first son , Eissa Al Mana , aged 50 , in January 2017 .
Revealing her pregnancy , the singer said : “ We thank God for our blessing ” .
She called off her world tour .
Janet also said a child has changed her perspective on life .
She added : “ I never knew I was as patient as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I go to sleep .
`` Everything is about him.
” Laura gave birth to her first child , son Bennett Armistead Schauer , aged 49 in January 2014 .
He was fathered by real estate agent Marc Schauer .
The US actress said : “ Having a child later in life has been wonderful .
`` My being alive when he ’ s 50 is unlikely .
Other than that , there ’ s no downside .
“ I can remember being awake at 4.30am with him when he was an infant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Geri welcomed her first child with husband Christian Horner when she gave birth to Montague George Hector Horner in January 2017 .
Geri , who has daughter Bluebell , from a previous relationship , announced the news on social media , saying : “ God bless Mother Nature.
” Geri had failed IVF treatment before getting pregnant naturally .
Actress Cameron this week announced her joy at giving birth to her first child at 47 with 40-year-old husband Benji Madden .
The couple , who kept her pregnancy secret from fans , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daughter Raddix out of the public eye .
Cameron said previously : “ If I am blessed with a child , I would be overjoyed , but I am not feeling empty because I haven ’ t yet.
” She says Raddix makes her family complete .
US actress Chloe is believed to be expecting her first child at the age of 45 with gallery director Sinisa Mackovic .
Back in 2016 , Chloe credited her youthful looks to not having children , saying : “ I think that ages women , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not their 20s.
” However in 2018 , when she discussed the amount of clothes she owned , she said : “ It ’ s embarrassing .
I better have a daughter soon or I don ’ t know what ’ s gon na happen.
” It ’ s reported Chloe is about five months pregnant .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Poppy Danby, Maryam Qaiser)

Geri Horner, Janet Jackson and Cameron Diaz are some of the midlife stars to have become mums in the past five years after turning 44... some not for first the time
Celeb mums who prove age is no barrier to having a baby after giving birth after 44
She’s the mother of ballroom dancing and Shirley Ballas is considering becoming a real-life mum again aged 59, by adopting a child with partner Daniel Taylor, 47.
The Strictly judge, who has son Mark, 33, with ex-husband Corky Ballas, said: “If you can give a home to someone who’s been in care, that’s quite important.”
But Shirley is not the only star to embrace motherhood later in life.
Natalie Imbruglia, 44
Natalie announced her pregnancy to the world in July 2019 and revealed she had used IVF and a sperm donor to conceive.
She said: “For those of you that know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time and I’m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF and a sperm donor.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“I won’t be saying anything more on that publicly. I’m so excited about this next adventure.”
The singer gave birth to Max Valentine Imbruglia in October.
Tana Ramsay, 44
Tana Ramsay and her husband celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay welcomed their fifth child, Oscar, in April 2019, after Tara suffered a miscarriage in 2016.
Speaking of the anguish of losing a child, Gordon said: “We were devastated, but thankfully we’re through the worst now. “It could happen at any time
to anyone.”
The couple who have been married since 1996, also have Meghan, 22, twins Jack and Holly, 20 and Matilda, 18.
Alanis Morisette, 45
Pop star Alanis confirmed the birth of her and husband Mario’s third baby, Winter, in March last year in an Instagram post.
Alanis and Mario also have eight-year-old son Ever Imre and daughter Onyx Solace, two.
When speaking about juggling Winter, with work, Alanis said: “Coffee has become very helpful in that I’m sleeping a lot less.” She also spoke of postnatal depression admitting: “There are days I’m debilitated to the point where I can barely move”.
Kristin Davis, 53
The Sex in the City star adopted her second child in 2018 - seven years after welcoming her adoptive daughter Gemma in 2011.
The actress has candidly spoken about her road to adoption, saying: “It had seemed like an option for a very long time.
“I felt like there was a child out there I needed to find that was my child. I can’t explain it. It was a spiritual kind of thing.”
Rachael Weisz, 48
In 2018 Hollywood actress Rachael Weisz and James Bond star Daniel Craig welcomed their first baby together.
Rachel has a son with film director Darren Aronofsky and Daniel has Ella, 28, with Fiona Loudon.
Rachel said: “The preciousness of a new life and family means so much more now I’m more mature and older. My son was a miracle, but doing it again now is very deep and very precious. I am very lucky.”
Image: Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com) Elder Ordonez / SplashNews.com)
Brigitte Nielson, 54
Brigitte had her fifth child and first daughter at the age of 54 in June 2018, after almost a decade of failed IVF and being told there was only a 2.5% chance of success.
She said: “I was always like, ‘I want to do it until there are no embryos left. Somebody has to win the lottery.”
So when the Red Sonja star welcomed 5lb 9oz Frida with producer husband Mattia Dessi, she was “overjoyed”.
Janet Jackson, 50
Janet gave birth to her first son, Eissa Al Mana, aged 50, in January 2017.
Revealing her pregnancy, the singer said: “We thank God for our blessing”. She called off her world tour.
Image: Getty Images for Park MGM) Getty Images for Park MGM)
Janet also said a child has changed her perspective on life. She added: “I never knew I was as patient as I really am. I get up, I go to sleep.
"Everything is about him.”
Janet shares Eissa with ex-husband, Wissam Al Mana.
Laura Linney, 49
Laura gave birth to her first child, son Bennett Armistead Schauer, aged 49 in January 2014.
He was fathered by real estate agent Marc Schauer.
Image: Bruce Glikas/WireImage) Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
The US actress said: “Having a child later in life has been wonderful.
"My being alive when he’s 50 is unlikely. Other than that, there’s no downside.
“I can remember being awake at 4.30am with him when he was an
infant and loving it.”
Geri Horner, 44
Spice Girls singer Geri welcomed her first child with husband Christian Horner when she gave birth to Montague George Hector Horner in January 2017.
Image: PA) PA)
Geri, who has daughter Bluebell, from a previous relationship, announced the news on social media, saying: “God bless Mother Nature.”
Geri had failed IVF treatment before getting pregnant naturally.
Cameron Diaz, 47
Actress Cameron this week announced her joy at giving birth to her first child at 47 with 40-year-old husband Benji Madden.
The couple, who kept her pregnancy secret from fans, who were amazed, have vowed to keep daughter Raddix out of the public eye.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Cameron said previously: “If I am blessed with a child, I would be overjoyed, but I am not feeling empty because I haven’t yet.”
She says Raddix makes her family complete.
Chloe Sevigny, 45
US actress Chloe is believed to be expecting her first child at the age of 45 with gallery director Sinisa Mackovic.
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
Back in 2016, Chloe credited her youthful looks to not having children, saying: “I think that ages women, especially when they have children in their 30s, not their 20s.”
However in 2018, when she discussed the amount of clothes she owned, she said: “It’s embarrassing. I better have a daughter soon or I don’t know what’s gonna happen.”
It’s reported Chloe is about five months pregnant.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Father of UK's worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga says son's punishment 'fits his crimes'

The father of the UK 's worst rapist , Reynhard Sinaga , said his son 's punishments `` fits his crimes '' .
Twisted Sinaga was jailed for life after being convicted of drugging and raping 195 men .
The 36-year-old , from Indonesia , launched his attacks over two-and-a-half years after moving to Manchester to study .
His property tycoon dad , Saibun Sinaga , told BBC Indonesia : `` We accept the verdict .
His punishment fits his crimes .
`` I do n't want to discuss the case any further . ''
Born in Jambi , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-off conservative Catholic family in Sumatra .
He studied in Indonesia before moving to the UK in 2007 .
A friend who studied with him at the University of Indonesia also spoke to the BBC , describing him as 'popular ' .
The woman , who did n't want to be named , said : `` He was very social , friendly , easy to get along with and fun to work on projects with . ''
PHD student Sinaga lured drunk men back to his flat on Montana House , in Princess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinks with GHB .
He then filmed himself raping them while they were unconscious , often multiple times for several hours .
The details emerged during a series of Manchester Crown Court trials spanning 18 months .
Sinaga had been a perpetual student since arriving in the UK .
But , in reality , the monster had been living off payouts from his wealthy family , clueless of the crimes he was committing while thousands of miles away in Indonesia .
One former friend was quoted as saying : “ His father is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mansion in the centre of Jakarta .
He would boast of maids , drivers , all sorts .
”

Twisted Sinaga, 36, was jailed for life after being convicted of drugging and raping 195 men after luring them to his flat
Father of UK's worst rapist Reynhard Sinaga says son's punishment 'fits his crimes'
The father of the UK's worst rapist, Reynhard Sinaga, said his son's punishments "fits his crimes".
Twisted Sinaga was jailed for life after being convicted of drugging and raping 195 men.
The 36-year-old, from Indonesia, launched his attacks over two-and-a-half years after moving to Manchester to study.
His property tycoon dad, Saibun Sinaga, told BBC Indonesia: "We accept the verdict. His punishment fits his crimes.
"I don't want to discuss the case any further."
Born in Jambi, in Indonesia, Sinaga grew up in a well-off conservative Catholic family in Sumatra.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: PA) PA)
He studied in Indonesia before moving to the UK in 2007.
A friend who studied with him at the University of Indonesia also spoke to the BBC, describing him as 'popular'.
The woman, who didn't want to be named, said: "He was very social, friendly, easy to get along with and fun to work on projects with."
PHD student Sinaga lured drunk men back to his flat on Montana House, in Princess Street, Manchester, before spiking their drinks with GHB.
He then filmed himself raping them while they were unconscious, often multiple times for several hours.
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
The details emerged during a series of Manchester Crown Court trials spanning 18 months.
Sinaga had been a perpetual student since arriving in the UK.
But, in reality, the monster had been living off payouts from his wealthy family, clueless of the crimes he was committing while thousands of miles away in Indonesia.
One former friend was quoted as saying: “His father is a very rich man. They have a mansion in the centre of Jakarta. He would boast of maids, drivers, all sorts.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Voice of the Mirror: Return of Cyprus 'gang rape' teen raises questions in UK

The British teen at the centre of the Cyprus “ gang rape ” scandal will require support now that she is home , but her return is not the end of this case .
Her conviction is a possible miscarriage of justice , she deserves to have her name cleared .
Protests by Cypriot women demonstrate the growing belief in the country that courts and authorities in the country are hostile to vulnerable women when they go to the police complaining they have been sexually assaulted .
Visitors to popular holiday resorts , as well as nationals , deserve to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be thoroughly and sensitively investigated and that any suspect will have access to a lawyer and their interviews recorded .
Our own Government should not be smug when prosecutions here have fallen despite rape allegations to the police in England and Wales doubling in six years .
Look at the law Locking a grandmother suffering from multiple sclerosis in a police cell for eight hours because she makes cannabis-laced chocolate bars was unnecessary .
Lesley Gibson turned to cannabis when her NHS prescription was cancelled , surely our drug laws now need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scrap all drug laws or advocating their widespread use but a plea to approve limited medicinal use for those with serious conditions .
The jury is out over the benefits of cannabis use and some of the risks are undeniable .
It is a waste of police time for officers to detain grandmothers with MS. Let ’ s finally have the informed , adult debate that our country has avoided for too long .
Elton John has donated one million Australian Dollars – £500,000 – to the bush fire appeal in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money where his mouth is and is determined not to let the sun go down on Australia .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

Cyprus authorities may be hostile to vulnerable woman but our own Government should not be smug when prosecutions for rape have fallen despite allegations to the police in UK and Wales doubling in six years
Voice of the Mirror: Return of Cyprus 'gang rape' teen raises questions in UK
The British teen at the centre of the Cyprus “gang rape” scandal will require support now that she is home, but her return is not the end of this case.
Her conviction is a possible miscarriage of justice, she deserves to have her name cleared.
Protests by Cypriot women demonstrate the growing belief in the country that courts and authorities in the country are hostile to vulnerable women when they go to the police complaining they have been sexually assaulted.
Visitors to popular holiday resorts, as well as nationals, deserve to know that investigations into alleged sex offences will be thoroughly and sensitively investigated and that any suspect will have access to a lawyer and their interviews recorded.
Our own Government should not be smug when prosecutions here have fallen despite rape allegations to the police in England and Wales doubling in six years.
Image: Andy Commins / Daily Mirror) Andy Commins / Daily Mirror)
Look at the law
Locking a grandmother suffering from multiple sclerosis in a police cell for eight hours because she makes cannabis-laced chocolate bars was unnecessary.
Lesley Gibson turned to cannabis when her NHS prescription was cancelled, surely our drug laws now need relaxing.
This is not an argument to scrap all drug laws or advocating their widespread use but a plea to approve limited medicinal use for those with serious conditions.
Image: North News) North News)
The jury is out over the benefits of cannabis use and some of the risks are undeniable.
It is a waste of police time for officers to detain grandmothers with MS.
Let’s finally have the informed, adult debate that our country has avoided for too long.
Nice one Elton
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Elton John has donated one million Australian Dollars – £500,000 – to the bush fire appeal in the country.
The singer has put his money where his mouth is and is determined not to let the sun go down on Australia.


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--Boris Johnson blasted for another no-show as MPs debate growing Iran crisis

Boris Johnson was blasted for a no-show as MPs debated the mounting Iran crisis last night .
The Prime Minister sent Defence Secretary Ben Wallace for a Commons grilling on the US drone strike which killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani last week .
Mr Johnson has not been seen in public this year - forcing Downing Street to bat away questions about his new found camera shyness yesterday .
The Conservative leader is finally expected to break cover at lunchtime ( WEDS ) when he is due in the Commons for Prime Minister ’ s Questions .
Speaking at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged Mr Wallace to “ tell us where the Prime Minister is and what is he doing that is so much more important than addressing Parliament on the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani - an extremely dangerous and aggressive act that risks starting yet another deadly war in the Middle East ?
” Acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said : “ It is shameful that Boris Johnson is hiding behind his ministers rather than addressing the intensification of tensions between the US and Iran .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parliament and explain what he will do to de-escalate the situation and ensure the safety of British service personnel and civilians in the region.
” Mr Johnson was last photographed in public 12 days ago - and has remained unseen despite rising tensions in the Middle East .
He was last spotted at St Lucia airport in the Caribbean on December 27 as he stopped off with girlfriend Carrie Symonds .
The couple were on their way to their £20,000-a-week paradise bolt hole on the private island of Mustique , where they enjoyed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held a series of phone calls with world leaders - including US President Donald Trump , French premier Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel - since returning to No10 on Sunday .
But he remained holed up in the Downing Street bunker where he hosted Cabinet yesterday ( TUES ) morning , followed by a National Security Council meeting last night ( TUES ) .
Defence Secretary Mr Wallace tried to defend his boss ’ s absence from the Commons .
He insisted : “ This Prime Minister actually believes in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Cabinet who are responsible for the policy to come to the House to be able to answer the questions around the policy matter.
” Asked by the Mirror if the PM was reluctant to be seen in public , Mr Johnson ’ s spokesman insisted : “ The Prime Minister leads a Cabinet government and he has been in charge of the overall government response.
” Asked directly if the PM was “ OK ” , the spokesman replied : “ Come on.
” Pale-skinned Mr Johnson is not thought to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - making his sudden aversion to the limelight even more questionable .
It is a stark departure from last month ’ s ( DEC ) general election campaign where he lapped up attention and thrust himself to the forefront of the battle for No10 .
Voters should get their first 2020 glimpse of the premier today ( WEDS ) .
He is due in Parliament at noon to face his weekly PMQs grilling before hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street for Brexit deal talks .
Updating MPs on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mr Wallace revealed British military helicopters have been placed on standby to protect UK interests .
Warships in the volatile region have also been warned to be ready as tensions rise , he told the Commons .
“ Defence are changing the readiness of our Forces in the region , including helicopters and ships on standby to assist if the need arises , ” said Mr Wallace .
“ We have at the moment in the Gulf region HMS Defender and HMS Montrose - a Type 45 ( destroyer ) and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an RFA ( Royal Fleet Auxiliary ) ship with helicopter support , we have number of minesweepers - we have quite a lot of navy assets in that region , as do our allies and indeed as do the other Gulf Arab states in that area .
“ We will work together , we coordinate together to try and make sure we maximise the use .
“ We are currently focused on making sure that we do not provoke on the Iranian coastline , but at the same time that we maintain the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that those ships vital to our economy are not intimidated or kidnapped.
” British vessels have been under threat of hijack from Iranian forces since the capture of the 30,000-tonne UK-flagged tanker , the Stena Impero , by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz in July .
A fifth of the world ’ s oil passes through the vitally-strategic Gulf waterway .
The RFA ship on standby is believed to be Cardigan Bay , an amphibious vessel which can carry up to 400 people , plus 150 trucks or 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cardigan Bay is currently deployed on Operation Kipion in the Middle East .
Kipion is a “ long-standing maritime presence in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean ” , according to the website .
It adds : “ Operation Kipion is our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region , as well as ensuring the safe flow of oil and trade.
” The MoD says the “ Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary maintain a conspicuous presence in the Gulf , consisting of helicopters , dock landing ships , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes on : “ There is typically at least one escort , supported by a tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary , employed by UK Maritime Component Command on maritime security patrol , plus a four-strong squadron of mine hunters with a Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship at notice within the operational area.
” Mr Wallace faced repeated questions over the legality of the January 2 Reaper strike which killed Soleimani in Baghdad , ordered by Mr Trump .
Mr Corbyn claimed the raid was “ widely regarded as an illegal act ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if Government lawyers has assessed whether the strike was legal - and demanded to know if the Cabinet Minster believed the killing was lawful .
Mr Wallace said it was for the US to explain if its decision was “ illegal or not ” - but said it was “ clear there was a case for self-defence ” by America .
He told MPs : “ From the information and intelligence that I have seen , what I could say is that it is clear there was a case for self-defence to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to Iraq to co-ordinate murder and attacks on US citizens .
”

The Prime Minister sent Defence Secretary Ben Wallace for a Commons grilling on the US drone strike which killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani last week
Boris Johnson was blasted for a no-show as MPs debated the mounting Iran crisis last night.
The Prime Minister sent Defence Secretary Ben Wallace for a Commons grilling on the US drone strike which killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani last week.
Mr Johnson has not been seen in public this year - forcing Downing Street to bat away questions about his new found camera shyness yesterday.
The Conservative leader is finally expected to break cover at lunchtime(WEDS) when he is due in the Commons for Prime Minister’s Questions.
Speaking at the Despatch Box last night(tues), Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged Mr Wallace to “tell us where the Prime Minister is and what is he doing that is so much more important than addressing Parliament on the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani - an extremely dangerous and aggressive act that risks starting yet another deadly war in the Middle East?”
Image: EPA) EPA)
Acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “It is shameful that Boris Johnson is hiding behind his ministers rather than addressing the intensification of tensions between the US and Iran.
“The Prime Minister must stop dodging Parliament and explain what he will do to de-escalate the situation and ensure the safety of British service personnel and civilians in the region.”
Mr Johnson was last photographed in public 12 days ago - and has remained unseen despite rising tensions in the Middle East.
He was last spotted at St Lucia airport in the Caribbean on December 27 as he stopped off with girlfriend Carrie Symonds.
The couple were on their way to their £20,000-a-week paradise bolt hole on the private island of Mustique, where they enjoyed a Christmas holiday.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mr Johnson has held a series of phone calls with world leaders - including US President Donald Trump , French premier Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel - since returning to No10 on Sunday.
But he remained holed up in the Downing Street bunker where he hosted Cabinet yesterday(TUES) morning, followed by a National Security Council meeting last night(TUES).
Defence Secretary Mr Wallace tried to defend his boss’s absence from the Commons.
He insisted: “This Prime Minister actually believes in a Cabinet Government and letting the members of the Cabinet who are responsible for the policy to come to the House to be able to answer the questions around the policy matter.”
Asked by the Mirror if the PM was reluctant to be seen in public, Mr Johnson’s spokesman insisted: “The Prime Minister leads a Cabinet government and he has been in charge of the overall government response.”
Asked directly if the PM was “OK”, the spokesman replied: “Come on.”
Image: Paul Davey/SWNS) Paul Davey/SWNS)
Pale-skinned Mr Johnson is not thought to be suffering from sunburn from his luxury holiday - making his sudden aversion to the limelight even more questionable.
It is a stark departure from last month’s(DEC) general election campaign where he lapped up attention and thrust himself to the forefront of the battle for No10.
Voters should get their first 2020 glimpse of the premier today(WEDS).
He is due in Parliament at noon to face his weekly PMQs grilling before hosting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Downing Street for Brexit deal talks.
Updating MPs on the Gulf crisis during an 80-minute debate, Mr Wallace revealed British military helicopters have been placed on standby to protect UK interests.
Warships in the volatile region have also been warned to be ready as tensions rise, he told the Commons.
“Defence are changing the readiness of our Forces in the region, including helicopters and ships on standby to assist if the need arises,” said Mr Wallace.
Image: ABACA/PA Images) ABACA/PA Images)
“We have at the moment in the Gulf region HMS Defender and HMS Montrose - a Type 45 (destroyer) and a Type 23 frigate.
“We have an RFA (Royal Fleet Auxiliary) ship with helicopter support, we have number of minesweepers - we have quite a lot of navy assets in that region, as do our allies and indeed as do the other Gulf Arab states in that area.
“We will work together, we coordinate together to try and make sure we maximise the use.
“We are currently focused on making sure that we do not provoke on the Iranian coastline, but at the same time that we maintain the international law and freedom of navigation so that those ships vital to our economy are not intimidated or kidnapped.”
British vessels have been under threat of hijack from Iranian forces since the capture of the 30,000-tonne UK-flagged tanker, the Stena Impero, by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz in July.
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the vitally-strategic Gulf waterway.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The RFA ship on standby is believed to be Cardigan Bay, an amphibious vessel which can carry up to 400 people, plus 150 trucks or 24 tanks.
Its flight deck can operate helicopters, including dual-rotor, heavy lift Chinooks.
The Royal Navy website says Cardigan Bay is currently deployed on Operation Kipion in the Middle East.
Kipion is a “long-standing maritime presence in the Gulf and the Indian Ocean”, according to the website.
It adds: “Operation Kipion is our commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region, as well as ensuring the safe flow of oil and trade.”
The MoD says the “Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary maintain a conspicuous presence in the Gulf, consisting of helicopters, dock landing ships, and a permanent mine countermeasures squadron”.
It goes on: “There is typically at least one escort, supported by a tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, employed by UK Maritime Component Command on maritime security patrol, plus a four-strong squadron of mine hunters with a Royal Fleet Auxiliary support ship at notice within the operational area.”
Image: EPA) EPA)
Mr Wallace faced repeated questions over the legality of the January 2 Reaper strike which killed Soleimani in Baghdad, ordered by Mr Trump.
Mr Corbyn claimed the raid was “widely regarded as an illegal act”.
SNP defence spokesman Stewart Malcolm McDonald asked if Government lawyers has assessed whether the strike was legal - and demanded to know if the Cabinet Minster believed the killing was lawful.
Mr Wallace said it was for the US to explain if its decision was “illegal or not” - but said it was “clear there was a case for self-defence” by America.
He told MPs: “From the information and intelligence that I have seen, what I could say is that it is clear there was a case for self-defence to be made about an individual who had come to Iraq to co-ordinate murder and attacks on US citizens.”


thedailymirror--2020-01-07--EastEnders: Martin Fowler's victim takes revenge leading to 'unthinkable' twist

EastEnders spoilers have confirmed fresh drama for Martin Fowler , leading Sonia to commit the `` unthinkable '' to help him .
Martin and ex-wife Sonia recently reconciled but are keeping things secret .
What he did n't keep hidden though was the fact he was involved in a hit-and-run which left a mystery man fighting for his life .
Martin recently learned the man , George , was in a coma after confiding in nurse Sonia .
Next week , she heads to the hospital to find out how he 's doing - but she may live to regret @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has woken from his coma , and decides to see how much he remembers .
But she 's left shaken by what he has to say to her .
She lies to Martin about seeing George not wanting to worry him , before making a huge decision .
Sonia heads back to speak with George , but her time away has only led to him discovering more about what happened .
He 's been doing some digging , and has enough information to blackmail Sonia .
George makes a huge demand leaving her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goes on he piles the pressure on her .
Sonia ends up doing the unthinkable to get him off her back , but what does she do ?
Martin has been struggling since the crash , feeling guilty for leaving George in the road .
He was relieved to learn he had survived , but probably was n't expecting the character to want revenge .
But how far will he go , and what will Martin do ?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm , and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on @ @ @

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EastEnders' Sonia Fowler does the 'unthinkable' when someone threatens secret lover Martin, following their reunion
EastEnders spoilers have confirmed fresh drama for Martin Fowler, leading Sonia to commit the "unthinkable" to help him.
Martin and ex-wife Sonia recently reconciled but are keeping things secret.
What he didn't keep hidden though was the fact he was involved in a hit-and-run which left a mystery man fighting for his life.
Martin recently learned the man, George, was in a coma after confiding in nurse Sonia.
Next week, she heads to the hospital to find out how he's doing - but she may live to regret it.
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
The character finds out George has woken from his coma, and decides to see how much he remembers.
But she's left shaken by what he has to say to her.
She lies to Martin about seeing George not wanting to worry him, before making a huge decision.
Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) BBC/Jack Barnes)
Sonia heads back to speak with George, but her time away has only led to him discovering more about what happened.
He's been doing some digging, and has enough information to blackmail Sonia.
George makes a huge demand leaving her in turmoil, and as the week goes on he piles the pressure on her.
Image: BBC / Jack Barnes) BBC / Jack Barnes)
Sonia ends up doing the unthinkable to get him off her back, but what does she do?
Martin has been struggling since the crash, feeling guilty for leaving George in the road.
He was relieved to learn he had survived, but probably wasn't expecting the character to want revenge.
But how far will he go, and what will Martin do?
EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.