thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Vienna terrorist, 20, posed with guns on Instagram before killing 4 in massacre

A homegrown Islamist terrorist posed with an AK-47 assault rifle and handgun shortly before he used the weapons to kill four people and wound 14 others in Vienna .
Radicalised Kujtim Fejzulai , a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia , shared the photo in a chilling Instagram post as he pledged allegiance to ISIS and its new leader .
The jihadist , who was shot dead by police about nine minutes into Monday night 's massacre , was jailed for 22 months in April 2019 for trying to join the terror group in Syria , but was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fejzulai was known to domestic intelligence agencies , but police did not think the Vienna-born ISIS wannabe was capable of carrying out a terror attack in his native Austria , a report claims .
He was carrying an illegal AK-47 assault rifle , a handgun and a machete , and wearing a fake suicide belt as he killed his victims at random in the heart of the capital .
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer identified the terrorist as Fejzulai , and said the jihadist had posted a photo on his Instagram account before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he was believed to have used .
A massive operation involving 1,000 officers was underway to find potential accomplices , resulting in at least a dozen arrests and 15 raids .
The four people who were killed were an elderly man , an elderly woman , a young man and a waitress .
Seven people were fighting for their lives in hospital .
The first shots were fired near the Stadttempel synagogue , which was closed , at about 8pm , with attacks taking place in six different locations .
Chilling footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an assault rifle , firing into a street and shouting .
He guns down a man outside what appeared to be a bar on the street housing the capital 's main synagogue .
The killer then shoots the man with a pistol at close range as the victim lay on the ground .
Witnesses described seeing a gunman shooting into bars and cafes which were packed with revellers enjoying their last night before a coronavirus lockdown and curfew .
A special police tactical unit shot and killed the terrorist about nine minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not rule out the possibility that other shooters were still on the loose .
Earlier , Mr Nehammer described it as an `` Islamist terrorist '' attack , saying that one `` heavily armed and dangerous '' attacker was still believed to be at large .
The dead gunman was a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia who was a `` radicalised '' ISIS sympathiser , he added .
Video material was seized during a raid at the suspect 's apartment and police were investigating his potential connections .
Journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local newspaper Falter , claims the gunman was born and raised in Vienna to ethnic Albanian parents from North Macedonia .
Mr Klenk claims the man was known to Austria 's intelligence service as one of about 90 Islamists who wanted to travel to Syria .
Radicalised in Austria , the man was stopped from travelling to Syria and police did not think he was capable of carrying out an attack in Vienna , Mr Klenk claimed .
Fejzulai was sentenced to 22 months in April 2019 after he was arrested in Turkey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Syria .
He made it as far as an ISIS safe house near Turkey 's border with Syria .
He was released early in December 2019 under rules governing youth sentences .
Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister , who witnessed part of the attack , said he could not be certain whether there was more than one shooter .
He told Reuters : `` I saw one person .
Later , I saw videos and I 'm not sure it was the same one .
I find it very difficult to identify someone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At that moment I also did not pay attention to what he looks like .
I was trying to understand what 's happening .
I then moved away from the window and called the police . ''

ISIS wannabe Kujtim Fejzulai, a dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia, was jailed for trying to join the terror group in Syria and was freed early, less than a year before he killed four people in an attack in Vienna
A homegrown Islamist terrorist posed with an AK-47 assault rifle and handgun shortly before he used the weapons to kill four people and wound 23 others in Vienna.
Radicalised Kujtim Fejzulai, a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia, shared the photo in a chilling Instagram post as he pledged allegiance to ISIS and its new leader.
The jihadist, who was shot dead by police about nine minutes into Monday night's massacre, was jailed for 22 months in April 2019 for trying to join the terror group in Syria, but was freed early just eight months later.
Fejzulai was known to domestic intelligence agencies, but police did not think the Vienna-born ISIS wannabe was capable of carrying out a terror attack in his native Austria, a report claims.
His mum had reported him to the authorities after he became radicalised. But he "deceived everyone" when he took part a deradicalisation programme in prison, his former lawyer said.
Fejzulai was carrying an illegal AK-47 assault rifle, a handgun and a machete, and wearing a fake suicide belt as he killed his victims at random in the heart of the capital.
Interior Minister Karl Nehammer identified the terrorist as Fejzulai, telling reporters the jihadist had posted a photo on his Instagram account before the attack, showing himself with two weapons that he was believed to have used.
A massive operation involving 1,000 officers was underway to find potential accomplices, resulting in at least a dozen arrests and 15 raids. It appeared Fejzulai was the lone gunman, as Mr Nehammer said there was so far no evidence of a second shooter after investigators had analysed thousands of video clips.
The four people who were killed were an elderly man, an elderly woman, a young man and a waitress. Three people were still fighting for their lives in hospital on Tuesday.
The first shots were fired near the Stadttempel synagogue, which was closed, at about 8pm, with attacks taking place in six different locations.
Chilling footage posted online showed a gunman, armed with an assault rifle, firing into a street and shouting. He guns down a man outside what appeared to be a bar on the street housing the capital's main synagogue.
The killer then shoots the man with a pistol at close range as the victim lay on the ground.
Witnesses described seeing a gunman shooting into bars and cafes which were packed with revellers enjoying their last night before a coronavirus lockdown and curfew.
A special police tactical unit shot and killed the terrorist about nine minutes into the attack.
Earlier, Mr Nehammer described it as an "Islamist terrorist" attack, saying that one "heavily armed and dangerous" attacker was still believed to be at large.
On Tuesday afternoon, he said there was no evidence so far of a second gunman.
The dead gunman was a 20-year-old dual citizen of Austria and North Macedonia who was a "radicalised" ISIS sympathiser, he added.
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Video material was seized during a raid at the suspect's apartment and police were investigating his potential connections.
Journalist Florian Klenk, editor-in-chief of the weekly local newspaper Falter, claims the gunman was born and raised in Vienna to ethnic Albanian parents from North Macedonia.
Fejzulai was a talented footballer in his teens, but was radicalised in recent years, according to reports.
Mr Klenk claims the man was known to Austria's intelligence service as one of about 90 Islamists who wanted to travel to Syria.
Radicalised in Austria, the man was stopped from travelling to Syria and police did not think he was capable of carrying out an attack in Vienna, Mr Klenk claimed.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: CHRISTIAN BRUNA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) CHRISTIAN BRUNA/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Fejzulai was sentenced to 22 months in April 2019 after he was arrested in Turkey in 2018 while attempting to join ISIS in Syria.
He made it as far as an ISIS safe house near Turkey's border with Syria.
His mum reported him to the police after he became radicalised, said lawyer Niki Rast, who represented him in the 2019 court case.
Fejzulai took a deradicalisation programme in prison before he was freed.
His former lawyer told the Austrian newspaper Heute: "His own mother had reported him because he had been radicalised. He then deceived everyone and was conditionally dismissed.
"I could in no way foresee the act. I condemn it and feel for the bereaved."
Fejzulai was released early in December 2019 under rules governing youth sentences.
Mr Nehammer said Fejzulai had attended a deradicalisation programme, but that "despite all the outward signs that he was integrating into society, the assailant apparently did exactly the opposite".
His neighbours told Heute that they were woken up by a loud explosion at 1.30am on Tuesday as police blew open the door to his flat at a community housing block.
Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister, who witnessed part of the attack, said he could not be certain whether there was more than one shooter.
He told Reuters: "I saw one person. Later, I saw videos and I'm not sure it was the same one. I find it very difficult to identify someone in a fraction of a second.
"At that moment I also did not pay attention to what he looks like. I was trying to understand what's happening. I then moved away from the window and called the police."


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--First snowfall of the winter hits as Met Office issues weather hazard warning

The first verifiable English snow fall in the run up to Christmas has been captured in Yorkshire .
A part of the Dales near Hawes were subject to a considerable dusting of the white stuff this morning .
The semi-blanketing came despite Met Office forecasters only predicting sleet today , Examiner Live reported .
There are currently three mountain weather hazards in place for the region , applying at or above 300m .
Walkers have been advised to watch out for severe chill effect , poor visibility and thunderstorms .
The Met Office said : `` Wind significantly lowers the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actual temperature , with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect .
`` Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature .
This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow .
`` Without protection , prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia .
`` Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions .
Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise .
These conditions require good navigational skills .
`` There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover . ''
As much as it 's only the beginning of November , this early shower will inevitably raise hopes of a festive season spent tossing snowballs and tobogganing .
According to the Met Office a white Christmas is declared if a snowflake is observed falling in the 24 hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The country is more likely to see snow between January and March than in December , with snow or sleet falling an average 3.9 days in December , compared to 5.3 days in January , 5.6 days in February and 4.2 days in March .
White Christmases were more frequent in the 18 and 19 centuries , even more so before the change of calendar in 1752 which effectively brought Christmas Day back by 12 days .
Climate change has also brought higher average temperatures over land and sea and this generally reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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First snowfall of the winter captured in Yorkshire Dales
First snowfall of the winter captured in Yorkshire Dales
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A part of the Yorkshire Dales near Hawes has seen snow fall today, with the Met Office warning mountain walkers about the dangers of severe chill effect, poor visibility and thunderstorms
UK weather: First snow of the winter hits as Met Office issues weather hazard warning
The first verifiable English snow fall in the run up to Christmas has been captured in Yorkshire.
A part of the Dales near Hawes were subject to a considerable dusting of the white stuff this morning.
The semi-blanketing came despite Met Office forecasters only predicting sleet today, Examiner Live reported.
There are currently three mountain weather hazards in place for the region, applying at or above 300m.
Walkers have been advised to watch out for severe chill effect, poor visibility and thunderstorms.
Image: Thomas Beresford/Twitter) Thomas Beresford/Twitter)
The Met Office said: "Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect.
"Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow.
"Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
"Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux.
Image: Thomas Beresford/Twitter) Thomas Beresford/Twitter)
"Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills.
"There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover."
As much as it's only the beginning of November, this early shower will inevitably raise hopes of a festive season spent tossing snowballs and tobogganing.
According to the Met Office a white Christmas is declared if a snowflake is observed falling in the 24 hours of 25 December somewhere in the UK.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The country is more likely to see snow between January and March than in December, with snow or sleet falling an average 3.9 days in December, compared to 5.3 days in January, 5.6 days in February and 4.2 days in March.
White Christmases were more frequent in the 18 and 19 centuries, even more so before the change of calendar in 1752 which effectively brought Christmas Day back by 12 days.
Climate change has also brought higher average temperatures over land and sea and this generally reduced the chances of a white Christmas.


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Aldi's Kevin the Carrot makes TV return in supermarket's 2020 Christmas ad

Aldi 's famous orange character Kevin the Carrot is back for the supermarket 's 2020 Christmas advert .
The animated vegetable takes centre stage in the new teaser that has been released ahead of the shop 's full festive commercial .
The chain excited fans by sharing a short clip to their social media page on Sunday - which sees Kevin return for the fifth year in a row .
Joining Kevin in the footage - for which Aldi took inspiration from blockbuster Top Gun - is a turkey named Lieutenant Turkey .
The teaser begins with pair flying through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kevin shouts : “ Brace yourself , Turkey !
” as they whizz between a narrow gap between two mountains .
Father Christmas then flies by with his reindeer , which leads to Turkey snapping a photograph from inside the plane .
Lieutenant Turkey then says he is “ roasting ” and tries to open a window in the plane .
However , he accidentally presses the eject button , which leads to Kevin being propelled into the air from the cockpit , as he shouts : `` No , Turkey !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for help as he parachutes through the sky as the strap line `` # WhereIsKevin '' flashes across the screen .
Kevin fans were happy to see him back on TV .
One excited shopper typed on Twitter : `` The big man himself # Kevinthecarrot . ''
Others echoed : `` Just seen @ AldiUK Christmas ad .
I hope Kevin is OK !
# WhereIsKevin # KevinTheCarrot `` and `` Oh my god Kevin is back !
!
!
2020 is saved . ''
More joined in by penning : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` and `` At last , @ AldiUK bringing some normality back to 2020 , you can always rely on # Kevinthecarrot . ''
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Animated vegetable Kevin the Carrot stars in the Aldi 2020 Christmas ad - it is the fifth time that the supermarket decided to feature the orange star
Aldi's famous orange character Kevin the Carrot is back for the supermarket's 2020 Christmas advert.
The animated vegetable takes centre stage in the new teaser that has been released ahead of the shop's full festive commercial.
The chain excited fans by sharing a short clip to their social media page on Sunday - which sees Kevin return for the fifth year in a row.
Joining Kevin in the footage - for which Aldi took inspiration from blockbuster Top Gun - is a turkey named Lieutenant Turkey .
The teaser begins with pair flying through the sky in a fighter jet plane.
Image: ALDI) ALDI)
Kevin shouts: “Brace yourself, Turkey!” as they whizz between a narrow gap between two mountains.
Father Christmas then flies by with his reindeer, which leads to Turkey snapping a photograph from inside the plane.
Lieutenant Turkey then says he is “roasting” and tries to open a window in the plane.
However, he accidentally presses the eject button, which leads to Kevin being propelled into the air from the cockpit, as he shouts: "No, Turkey!"
Image: ALDI) ALDI) Image: ALDI) ALDI)
The video ends with Kevin shouting for help as he parachutes through the sky as the strap line "#WhereIsKevin" flashes across the screen.
Kevin fans were happy to see him back on TV.
One excited shopper typed on Twitter : "The big man himself #Kevinthecarrot."
Image: ALDI) ALDI)
Others echoed: "Just seen @AldiUK Christmas ad. I hope Kevin is OK! #WhereIsKevin #KevinTheCarrot " and "Oh my god Kevin is back!!! 2020 is saved."
More joined in by penning: "Luv the #Advert Poor #KevinTheCarrot " and "At last, @AldiUK bringing some normality back to 2020, you can always rely on #Kevinthecarrot."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Khloé Kardashian's iconic clapback to fan who claims she's pregnant

Khloé Kardashian gave the perfect reply to a fan who is `` convinced '' she is pregnant .
The 36-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star dressed up as Egyptian Queen Cleopatra for Halloween .
She was seen posing beside her ex Tristan Thompson dressed as Roman military man Mark Anthony and their two-year-old daughter True who is also dressed in ancient Roman costume .
Khloé shared the snap with her 122 million followers on Instagram where she wrote : `` Cleopatra .
Mark Antony .
Royal Highness True , '' along with several crown emojis .
But posing beside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for fans as they asked whether or not the couple are officially back together or if they 're co-parenting still .
The majority of her fans flooded her with compliments , with one saying : `` Best costume of the year . ''
A third also said : `` Literally yes queen . ''
And her mum Kris Jenner commented : `` STUNNING !
!
!
!
!
!
! ''
with several crown emojis .
But in and amongst these comments , one person said : `` Still convinced @ khloekardashian is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months that she ’ s pregnant . ''
And unsurprisingly it did n't take Khloé long to respond to the follower with the perfect clapback .
Replying to the comment directly , Khloé said : `` Well my abs say otherwise babe . ''
Recently Khloé 's sister Kylie was accused by her eagle-eyed fans of using photoshop in an image she uploaded online .
The 23-year-old joined YouTuber pal James Charles for a spooky Halloween tutorial where he created a gory claw wound on her cheek .
But fans were distracted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she shared of the duo .
One person commented : `` What the Kylie ?
She stretched her face to look like Mila Kunis ! ''
Another said : `` It ’ s so annoying how much she edits herself .
Embarrassing and downright not necessary . ''
A third also said : `` LOL she don ’ t look like herself at all in these .
Did she think we would not notice ?
! ''
But others were quick to compliment her `` ICONIC '' look .
Do you have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear all about it .
Email us at yourmirror @ mirror.co.uk

Khloé Kardashian took to Instagram to show off her Egyptian Queen Cleopatra outfit for Halloween, but one fan who suggested that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star could be pregnant, was shut down
Khloé Kardashian gave the perfect reply to a fan who is "convinced" she is pregnant.
The 36-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star dressed up as Egyptian Queen Cleopatra for Halloween.
She was seen posing beside her ex Tristan Thompson dressed as Roman military man Mark Anthony and their two-year-old daughter True who is also dressed in ancient Roman costume.
Khloé shared the snap with her 122 million followers on Instagram where she wrote: "Cleopatra. Mark Antony. Royal Highness True," along with several crown emojis.
But posing beside Tristan sparked a whole heap of questions for fans as they asked whether or not the couple are officially back together or if they're co-parenting still.
Image: KhloeKardashian/Instagram) KhloeKardashian/Instagram)
The majority of her fans flooded her with compliments, with one saying: "Best costume of the year."
Another wrote: "WOWWWWWWWWWW."
A third also said: "Literally yes queen."
And her mum Kris Jenner commented: "STUNNING!!!!!!!" with several crown emojis.
But in and amongst these comments, one person said: "Still convinced @khloekardashian is going to tell us in a couple months that she’s pregnant."
And unsurprisingly it didn't take Khloé long to respond to the follower with the perfect clapback.
Replying to the comment directly, Khloé said: "Well my abs say otherwise babe."
Recently Khloé's sister Kylie was accused by her eagle-eyed fans of using photoshop in an image she uploaded online.
The 23-year-old joined YouTuber pal James Charles for a spooky Halloween tutorial where he created a gory claw wound on her cheek.
But fans were distracted by how different Kylie looked in a picture she shared of the duo.
One person commented: "What the Kylie? She stretched her face to look like Mila Kunis!"
Another said: "It’s so annoying how much she edits herself. Embarrassing and downright not necessary."
A third also said: "LOL she don’t look like herself at all in these. Did she think we would not notice?!"
But others were quick to compliment her "ICONIC" look.
Mirror Online have contacted Kylie's representatives for a comment.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Woman who snogged her cousin says her family supported the relationship

An unnamed woman has left people shocked after she revealed her families attitudes towards interfamily relationships .
In the post titled 'Why We Marry Our Cousins ' , she explains how some of her relatives have married each other .
And reveals that she once kissed one of her cousins and her family encouraged her crush on another .
The unusual post , which was penned anonymously , has racked up 1,200 'claps ' on medium.com .
The woman discussed her family history in the blog post .
She explained : `` When I was a little girl , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I was an elementary school student , and he was a grown adult with a wife and a child .
It was a harmless , ridiculous crush that was not reciprocated in any way .
`` It ’ s perfectly common for young girls to crush on older adults , except for the fact that he was my first cousin . ''
She explains that in `` normal '' families , it would be looked down upon to have a crush on your cousin .
But she adds that in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of relatives who are married to other relatives .
In her case , the woman says her family thought the crush was `` cute '' - although the age gap made a proper relationship impossible .
On family visits , her aunt would make sure her cousin was around for her enjoyment .
And his wife would save Kodak photos of him which the woman kept `` under lock and key '' in a wooden box .
The woman explained that nobody thought the crush was unusual because `` no one cared .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is widespread in my family , not that anyone thought I was going to marry him .
`` He was twenty years my senior and twice married , and those were more pressing reasons against any potential union than the fact that we shared a set of grandparents . ''
The woman goes on to explain why so many of her family members have got married to each other .
Firstly , because it is not `` frowned upon '' , the woman says there is n't any stigma attached .
She adds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out marrying family members isn ’ t universally accepted , it ’ s too late . ''
The woman explains that the family practice `` goes back to our European roots . ''
She continues : `` Clusters of people living in small island villages half a century ago would have far fewer options if they eliminated potential matches just because of a few shared ancestors . ''
But she says the custom is much less common now as many relatives increasingly moved to the U.S. and realise that options are `` far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the village . ''
She reveals at the very end of the essay that she did kiss one of her cousins , but did not marry her .
The post left people shocked with one person warning : `` I believe there is an increased risk of genetic deformation in marriages between first cousins .
`` So I simply can not understand why anyone would ever wish to take such a risk .
`` It would lead to a lifetime of extra care by parents for a handicapped child and later to pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The world is a big place and has enough risks , why knowingly add to them .
`` It may be culture , but that is from a time when medical science had not developed and people were less informed .
`` In today ’ s age , to continue and take such a risk is a strange and hard to understand choice . ''

A woman has got the internet talking after revealing her family's unconventional approach to relationships, after she explored their history in an anonymous blog post
Woman who kissed her cousin leaves people reeling at her family history
An unnamed woman has left people shocked after she revealed her families attitudes towards interfamily relationships.
In the post titled 'Why We Marry Our Cousins', she explains how some of her relatives have married each other.
And reveals that she once kissed one of her cousins and her family encouraged her crush on another.
The unusual post, which was penned anonymously, has racked up 1,200 'claps' on medium.com.
The woman discussed her family history in the blog post.
She explained: "When I was a little girl, I had a crush on an older man.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
"I was an elementary school student, and he was a grown adult with a wife and a child. It was a harmless, ridiculous crush that was not reciprocated in any way.
"It’s perfectly common for young girls to crush on older adults, except for the fact that he was my first cousin."
She explains that in "normal" families, it would be looked down upon to have a crush on your cousin.
But she adds that in her family, she has "plenty" of relatives who are married to other relatives.
In her case, the woman says her family thought the crush was "cute" - although the age gap made a proper relationship impossible.
On family visits, her aunt would make sure her cousin was around for her enjoyment.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
And his wife would save Kodak photos of him which the woman kept "under lock and key" in a wooden box.
The woman explained that nobody thought the crush was unusual because "no one cared."
She explained: "Marrying cousins is widespread in my family, not that anyone thought I was going to marry him.
"He was twenty years my senior and twice married, and those were more pressing reasons against any potential union than the fact that we shared a set of grandparents."
The woman goes on to explain why so many of her family members have got married to each other.
Firstly, because it is not "frowned upon", the woman says there isn't any stigma attached.
She adds: "By the time we find out marrying family members isn’t universally accepted, it’s too late."
The woman explains that the family practice "goes back to our European roots."
Image: Getty Images/Maskot) Getty Images/Maskot)
She continues: "Clusters of people living in small island villages half a century ago would have far fewer options if they eliminated potential matches just because of a few shared ancestors."
But she says the custom is much less common now as many relatives increasingly moved to the U.S. and realise that options are "far less limited than they were back in the village."
She reveals at the very end of the essay that she did kiss one of her cousins, but did not marry her.
The post left people shocked with one person warning: "I believe there is an increased risk of genetic deformation in marriages between first cousins.
"So I simply cannot understand why anyone would ever wish to take such a risk.
"It would lead to a lifetime of extra care by parents for a handicapped child and later to pass the burden of care onto its siblings.
"The world is a big place and has enough risks, why knowingly add to them.
"It may be culture, but that is from a time when medical science had not developed and people were less informed.
"In today’s age, to continue and take such a risk is a strange and hard to understand choice."


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Kylie Jenner looks totally unrecognisable as first Instagram snap is unearthed

Kylie Jenner 's first ever Instagram snap has been unearthed - and she looks worlds away from the reality star and makeup mogul we know now .
The 23-year-old is renowned for sultry poses , pouty selfies and jaw-dropping outfits , her current follower count at a staggering 199 million followers .
But back in 2011 , at just 14 , Kylie looked worlds away from her current self .
An especially dedicated fan shared the snap to TikTok after trawling through all Kylie 's posts over the years .
The then-teenage Kylie can be seen pouting her lips at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specs and grey hoodie .
It racked up 17,000 likes , impressive by normal standards but tiny compared to the casual 6,000,000her latest post boasts .
Kylie recently told sister Kim Kardashian to `` delete this immediately '' as she shared a throwback that featured her as a pre-teen .
Kylie has been in the public eye since Keeping Up With The Kardashians kicked off back in 2007 , when she was just nine .
She 's since gone on to billionaire status and motherhood , welcoming baby Stormi in 2018 with now-ex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently sent shockwaves through the showbiz world with the announcement that KUWTK would be coming to an end in 2021 .
Having carved out a career as a fashion and makeup guru , Kylie 's looks are often the topic of speculation , with her revealing on the show that she 's had lip filler to enhance her natural beauty .
`` I have temporary lip filler , '' she said during one episode , `` it 's just an insecurity of mine and it 's what I wanted to do .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but people are so quick to judge me on everything . ''
Kylie added : `` I was 15 and I was insecure about my lips ...
I [ had ] really small lips .
`` It was like one of my first kisses and a guy was like , ' I did n't think you would be a good kisser because you have such small lips . '
`` I took that really hard . ''
One of her most recent look changes saw her debut a pixie cut wig in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donning the wig for her new Kylie Cosmetics range , she was plugging her new leopard print collection .

KYLIE JENNER AND HER PALS DRESS UP AS POWER RANGERS FOR EPIC HALLOWEEN PARTY
KYLIE JENNER AND HER PALS DRESS UP AS POWER RANGERS FOR EPIC HALLOWEEN PARTY
Kylie Jenner looks completely different in the first ever snap she shared to Instagram, way back in 2011
'Pre-surgery' Kylie Jenner looks totally unrecognisable in first ever Instagram snap
Kylie Jenner's first ever Instagram snap has been unearthed - and she looks worlds away from the reality star and makeup mogul we know now.
The 23-year-old is renowned for sultry poses, pouty selfies and jaw-dropping outfits, her current follower count at a staggering 199 million followers.
But back in 2011, at just 14, Kylie looked worlds away from her current self.
An especially dedicated fan shared the snap to TikTok after trawling through all Kylie's posts over the years.
The then-teenage Kylie can be seen pouting her lips at the camera, rocking a pair of specs and grey hoodie.
It racked up 17,000 likes, impressive by normal standards but tiny compared to the casual 6,000,000her latest post boasts.
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Kylie recently told sister Kim Kardashian to "delete this immediately" as she shared a throwback that featured her as a pre-teen.
Kylie has been in the public eye since Keeping Up With The Kardashians kicked off back in 2007, when she was just nine.
She's since gone on to billionaire status and motherhood, welcoming baby Stormi in 2018 with now-ex Travis Scott.
Kylie's sister Kim recently sent shockwaves through the showbiz world with the announcement that KUWTK would be coming to an end in 2021.
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Having carved out a career as a fashion and makeup guru, Kylie's looks are often the topic of speculation, with her revealing on the show that she's had lip filler to enhance her natural beauty.
"I have temporary lip filler," she said during one episode, "it's just an insecurity of mine and it's what I wanted to do.
"I want to admit to the lips, but people are so quick to judge me on everything."
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Kylie added: "I was 15 and I was insecure about my lips... I [had] really small lips.
"It was like one of my first kisses and a guy was like, 'I didn't think you would be a good kisser because you have such small lips.'
"I took that really hard."
One of her most recent look changes saw her debut a pixie cut wig in the vein of mum Kris Jenner.
Donning the wig for her new Kylie Cosmetics range, she was plugging her new leopard print collection.


thedailymirror--2020-11-03--The Simpsons 'predicts' horrific outcome of US election if people refuse to vote

The Simpsons has given fans its prediction of tonight 's US election .
The hit American sitcom is known for its incredible ability to 'predict ' huge events in the world ; from Trump being elected to horrific tragedies such as 9/11 .
And it seems as though the show has a feeling of how tonight 's presidential election will go if people fail to cast their votes .
Producers of the show warned that if Donald Trump is to be re-elected back into the White House for a second term , things are going to get very bad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dubbed Treehouse Of Horror - saw the show 's cartoonist Matt Groening issue a stark warning to viewers about Trump .
The episode shows Springfield voters wait in a long line to cast their ballot votes ahead of an election that is taking place .
Homer is seen still waiting at home , with wife Marge urging him to go out and vote as his `` vote for president has never been more important '' .
She told him : `` You ’ ll get down here this minute if you care about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Homer then heads to a pilling station , still undecided who to cast his ballot for .
In typical Homer fashion , he asks if it 's possible to vote for Judge Judy , which sees unimpressed Lisa ask him how he 's still undecided after dealing with the president for four whole years .
Homer then takes a look back at the last four years , as he shudders at the thought of everything Trump has done .
The episode showed Springfield 's president putting children in cages , paying just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supremacists `` fine people '' , telling the public to swallow bleach , and pulling US out of climate agreement .
The flashback ends with : `` And we haven ’ t even said the worst one . ''
Determined to make a change , Homer says he 's `` got to do something '' before casting a vote .
Viewers were convinced Homer voted for Trump 's rival and Democratic candidate Joe Biden , as he turned to the camera and said : `` Who are you going to make fun of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this ended up being a dream , as Homer did n't vote - and his vote was the decider .
The episode then cuts to Inauguration Day the following year , with Homer sitting on the roof decked out in full body armour made from kitchen utensils .
This was because Springfield has descended into an apocalypse - a stark warning urging people to vote ahead of tonight 's election .
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THE SIMPSONS REVEAL HOW THEY'RE VOTING IN THE US ELECTION
THE SIMPSONS REVEAL HOW THEY'RE VOTING IN THE US ELECTION
The hit American sitcom is known for its incredible ability to predict huge events in the world, from Trump being elected to horrific tragedies such as 9/11
The Simpsons 'predicts' horrific outcome of US election if people refuse to vote
The Simpsons has given fans its prediction of tonight's US election.
The hit American sitcom is known for its incredible ability to 'predict' huge events in the world; from Trump being elected to horrific tragedies such as 9/11.
And it seems as though the show has a feeling of how tonight's presidential election will go if people fail to cast their votes.
Producers of the show warned that if Donald Trump is to be re-elected back into the White House for a second term, things are going to get very bad, very fast.
Sunday's episode - dubbed Treehouse Of Horror - saw the show's cartoonist Matt Groening issue a stark warning to viewers about Trump.
Image: FOX) FOX)
The episode shows Springfield voters wait in a long line to cast their ballot votes ahead of an election that is taking place.
Homer is seen still waiting at home, with wife Marge urging him to go out and vote as his "vote for president has never been more important".
She told him: "You’ll get down here this minute if you care about the three things you love most."
Homer then heads to a pilling station, still undecided who to cast his ballot for.
Image: FOX) FOX)
In typical Homer fashion, he asks if it's possible to vote for Judge Judy, which sees unimpressed Lisa ask him how he's still undecided after dealing with the president for four whole years.
Homer then takes a look back at the last four years, as he shudders at the thought of everything Trump has done.
The episode showed Springfield's president putting children in cages, paying just $750 in taxes, calling white supremacists "fine people", telling the public to swallow bleach, and pulling US out of climate agreement.
Image: FOX) FOX)
The flashback ends with: "And we haven’t even said the worst one."
Determined to make a change, Homer says he's "got to do something" before casting a vote.
Viewers were convinced Homer voted for Trump's rival and Democratic candidate Joe Biden, as he turned to the camera and said: "Who are you going to make fun of now, late-night comics?"
Image: simpsons/Twitter) simpsons/Twitter)
Sadly, this ended up being a dream, as Homer didn't vote - and his vote was the decider.
The episode then cuts to Inauguration Day the following year, with Homer sitting on the roof decked out in full body armour made from kitchen utensils.
This was because Springfield has descended into an apocalypse - a stark warning urging people to vote ahead of tonight's election.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-03--Husband tells baby shower guests that wife is pregnant with another man's child

A fuming husband has been filmed telling friends and family that his wife is pregnant with another man 's child - at their baby shower .
Footage shows the alleged wronged man point out his rival in front of horrified guests .
As his wife squirms , the man makes the astonishing allegation , before saying : `` That isn ’ t my child ; this party is for these two . ''
She denied any wrongdoing when confronted by her father , claiming it was a `` misunderstanding '' .
The groom says in Spanish : “ You guys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a boy .
`` Here , look , I have the pregnancy test , you guys know I ’ m going to be a dad .
`` But you know what , you guys overlooked an important detail .
“ Here is proof that she isn ’ t four months pregnant but in fact she is six months pregnant.
” The woman is seen begging her husband to discuss the matter in private - but an accomplice then shows footage of her cavorting with another man , sitting at a nearby table .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t my child ; this party is for these two . ''
And he added , The Sun reports : “ This party is not for me , but for them and I will leave it at that.
” When the wife 's dad asks what 's happening , she replies : “ It ’ s a misunderstanding , Dad.
” The husband is seen leaving with his life chasing in the clip , which was shared on Reddit .
It is not known where the footage was recorded .

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An awkward clip, widely shared on social media, shows the man tell friends and family: "That isn’t my child; this party is for these two" - pointing out a man at another table
Husband tells baby shower guests that his wife is pregnant with another man's child
A fuming husband has been filmed telling friends and family that his wife is pregnant with another man's child - at their baby shower.
Footage shows the alleged wronged man point out his rival in front of horrified guests.
As his wife squirms, the man makes the astonishing allegation, before saying: "That isn’t my child; this party is for these two."
She denied any wrongdoing when confronted by her father, claiming it was a "misunderstanding".
The groom says in Spanish: “You guys all know that I’m expecting a boy.
"Here, look, I have the pregnancy test, you guys know I’m going to be a dad.
Image: UGC) UGC)
"But you know what, you guys overlooked an important detail.
“Here is proof that she isn’t four months pregnant but in fact she is six months pregnant.”
The woman is seen begging her husband to discuss the matter in private - but an accomplice then shows footage of her cavorting with another man, sitting at a nearby table.
The husband carries on: “That isn’t my child; this party is for these two."
And he added, The Sun reports: “This party is not for me, but for them and I will leave it at that.”
When the wife's dad asks what's happening, she replies: “It’s a misunderstanding, Dad.”
The husband is seen leaving with his life chasing in the clip, which was shared on Reddit.
It is not known where the footage was recorded.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--All the stars expected to be unveiled by Ant and Dec for this year's I'm A Celeb

The stars of this year 's I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
will be unveiled by presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly .
This Sunday , Ant and Dec will look back on 20 years of the hit ITV reality show in a special episode .
As well as looking back on some of the best moments from over the years , the Geordie duo will take on a Bushtucker Trial for the first time ever and unveil this year 's stars .
It 's all change for the 2020 series , with the show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Castle in Wales due to the coronavirus pandemic .
But who will be heading into the camp when she show kicks off on November 15 , and will there be any late arrivals ?
Bosses usually surprise the camp with some wild card contestants a few days into the series .
Last year , soap stars Cliff Parisi and Andy Whyment joined the show a few days in and Noel Edmonds joined the camp late in 2018 .
Insiders say the plan this year will `` very likely '' mean that latecomers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ant and Dec are expected to announce on Sunday ... Giovanna Fletcher is expected to head into the jungle as a wildcard late arrival .
She 's married to McFly star Tom and they share kids Buzz , six , Buddy , four , and Max , two .
Giovanna , 35 , is an author and presenter and host of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast .
She 's even had Kate Middleton , the Duchess of Cambridge , on her podcast as a guest to talk about her life as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought to be one of the stars heading to the castle .
The 56-year-old , known for playing Alfie Moon in the BBC soap , is said to have agreed to take part and go into quarantine for two weeks before the show starts .
He 's usually busy with panto every Christmas , but his calendar was freed up this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic .
Victoria Derbyshire has signed up for the show , according to reports .
It comes just months after her BBC daily talk show was axed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also well known for taking part in The Real Full Monty : Ladies ' Night .
She had a single matesctomy in 2015 following a breast cancer diagnosis .
Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah is said to have signed up for the show .
The 37-year-old athlete is reportedly going into isolation ahead of the launch .
Mo is said to be a big fan of the show .
Coronation Street icon Beverley Callard is heavily rumoured for the show .
Best known for playing Steve McDonald 's mum Liz in the ITV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become Queen of the Castle .
She suddenly disappeared from Corrie earlier this year , later revealing it had been due to a minor hip operation that went wrong and led to her needing a full hip replacement .
Vernon Kay is thought to be earning a massive £250,000 by signing up to I 'm A Celeb this year .
The 46-year-old TV presenter , who is married to Tess Daly , has reportedly been asked numerous times before to do the show .
An insider told the Mirror : `` Everyone ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ board , he ’ s a lovely guy , full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show . ''
West End star Ruthie Henshall is thought to be heading into the show this year .
The actress , singer and dancer , 53 , could have lots of interesting stories to tell as a former lover of Prince Edward who was often smuggled into Buckingham Palace to see him .
She said she dated the Prince during the 1990s `` solidly for a couple of years , but on and off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has remained tight-lipped when he 's been asked about signing up for the show .
But it 's said that the 26-year-old is one of the stars definitely heading into the castle .
Of course , he 's usually very busy at this time of year , but after quitting Strictly in March he 's suddenly available .
EastEnders star Jessica Plummer is rumoured to be setting up home in the castle very soon .
The actress joined the soap in 2019 as hairdresser Chantelle and quickly became a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the footsteps of former Albert Square resident Jacqueline Jossa , who won the show last year .
Russell Watson is said to be heading for the castle too .
The singer and judge of BBC One 's Last Choir Standing has admitted he could do with the money after a `` year of no work '' .
Looks like he 's about to have a very busy month .
Paralympic star Hollie Arnold could be setting up home in the castle .
The 26-year-old is a record-breaking javelin athlete who competed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She 's also represented Britain at the 2017 World Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games .
Former Boyzone star and Coronation Street actor Keith Duffy is also said to be heading for the show .
The 46-year-old was said to have turned the show down because he was heading on tour with former Westlife star Brian McFadden as Boyzlife .
But when coronavirus pushed the tour back , Keith suddenly had some time on his hands .
* I 'm A Celebrity ... A Jungle Story airs on ITV at 8.10pm on Sunday

A FIRST GLIMPSE AT ANT AND DEC DOING THEIR FIRST BUSHTUCKER TRIAL
A FIRST GLIMPSE AT ANT AND DEC DOING THEIR FIRST BUSHTUCKER TRIAL
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I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly will reveal this year's campmates on Sunday night ... but there's also expected to be some wildcards thrown into the mix
I'm a Celebrity 2020 line-up: Every contestant expected to be unveiled by Ant and Dec
The stars of this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! will be unveiled by presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly.
This Sunday, Ant and Dec will look back on 20 years of the hit ITV reality show in a special episode.
As well as looking back on some of the best moments from over the years, the Geordie duo will take on a Bushtucker Trial for the first time ever and unveil this year's stars.
It's all change for the 2020 series, with the show relocating from the Australian jungle to Gwrych Castle in Wales due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But who will be heading into the camp when she show kicks off on November 15, and will there be any late arrivals?
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Bosses usually surprise the camp with some wild card contestants a few days into the series.
Last year, soap stars Cliff Parisi and Andy Whyment joined the show a few days in and Noel Edmonds joined the camp late in 2018.
Insiders say the plan this year will "very likely" mean that latecomers are parachuted in again.
Here's who Ant and Dec are expected to announce on Sunday...
Radio 1 DJ's Jordan North
BBC Radio 1 DJ Jordan North is believed to be the last star signed up to the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here line-up.
The radio personality, 30, will join the great and the good of the showbiz world to set up camp in Gwrych Castle in Wales.
He's going to be swapping his 11am-1pm slots on Radio 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for wet Wales.
Giovanna Fletcher
Giovanna Fletcher is expected to head into the jungle as a wildcard late arrival.
She's married to McFly star Tom and they share kids Buzz, six, Buddy, four, and Max, two.
Giovanna, 35, is an author and presenter and host of the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast.
She's even had Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, on her podcast as a guest to talk about her life as a mother.
Shane Richie
EastEnders icon Shane Richie is thought to be one of the stars heading to the castle.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images) Dave Benett/Getty Images)
The 56-year-old, known for playing Alfie Moon in the BBC soap, is said to have agreed to take part and go into quarantine for two weeks before the show starts.
He's usually busy with panto every Christmas, but his calendar was freed up this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Victoria Derbyshire
Victoria Derbyshire has signed up for the show, according to reports.
Image: Getty) Getty)
It comes just months after her BBC daily talk show was axed.
The broadcaster, 52, is also well known for taking part in The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night. She had a single matesctomy in 2015 following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Mo Farah
Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah is said to have signed up for the show.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The 37-year-old athlete is reportedly going into isolation ahead of the launch.
Mo is said to be a big fan of the show.
Beverley Callard
Coronation Street icon Beverley Callard is heavily rumoured for the show.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Best known for playing Steve McDonald's mum Liz in the ITV soap, Beverley, 63, could become Queen of the Castle.
She suddenly disappeared from Corrie earlier this year, later revealing it had been due to a minor hip operation that went wrong and led to her needing a full hip replacement.
Vernon Kay
Vernon Kay is thought to be earning a massive £250,000 by signing up to I'm A Celeb this year.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The 46-year-old TV presenter, who is married to Tess Daly, has reportedly been asked numerous times before to do the show.
An insider told the Mirror: "Everyone’s so pleased to have Vernon on board, he’s a lovely guy, full of down-to-earth northern charm and perfect for the show."
Ruthie Henshall
West End star Ruthie Henshall is thought to be heading into the show this year.
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The actress, singer and dancer, 53, could have lots of interesting stories to tell as a former lover of Prince Edward who was often smuggled into Buckingham Palace to see him.
She said she dated the Prince during the 1990s "solidly for a couple of years, but on and off for five".
AJ Pritchard
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard has remained tight-lipped when he's been asked about signing up for the show.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But it's said that the 26-year-old is one of the stars definitely heading into the castle.
Of course, he's usually very busy at this time of year, but after quitting Strictly in March he's suddenly available.
Jessica Plummer
EastEnders star Jessica Plummer is rumoured to be setting up home in the castle very soon.
Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) BBC / Kieron McCarron)
The actress joined the soap in 2019 as hairdresser Chantelle and quickly became a fan favourite.
Perhaps she'll follow in the footsteps of former Albert Square resident Jacqueline Jossa, who won the show last year.
Russell Watson
Russell Watson is said to be heading for the castle too.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
The singer and judge of BBC One's Last Choir Standing has admitted he could do with the money after a "year of no work".
Looks like he's about to have a very busy month.
Hollie Arnold
Paralympic star Hollie Arnold could be setting up home in the castle.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The 26-year-old is a record-breaking javelin athlete who competed at the Games in Rio in 2016.
She's also represented Britain at the 2017 World Championships and 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Keith Duffy
Former Boyzone star and Coronation Street actor Keith Duffy is also said to be heading for the show.
The 46-year-old was said to have turned the show down because he was heading on tour with former Westlife star Brian McFadden as Boyzlife.
But when coronavirus pushed the tour back, Keith suddenly had some time on his hands.
* I'm A Celebrity... A Jungle Story airs on ITV at 8.10pm on Sunday


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Lauren Goodger and new man Charles Drury pack on PDA with cheeky bum grab

Lauren Goodger has flaunted her new relationship for the whole world to see , with a cheeky grab of her famously curvy bottom from new beau Charles Drury .
The former TOWIE bombshell , 34 , has moved in with her 23-year-old boyfriend after going public with their relationship just three weeks ago .
The couple stopped for a quick PDA in the middle of the street as Lauren took her new man on a stroll round her native Essex .
But the pair only had eyes for each other as they stopped for a smooch and appeared to struggle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they paraded their whirlwind romance .
Charles was spotted leaning in for a cheeky bottom grab before the pair headed to a nail salon together for some last minute treatments before England ’ s second lockdown .
Lauren was dressed in a flattering all black ensemble teamed with a cropped leather jacket and Chanel bag .
Her brunette locks were blow-dried to an inch of perfection as she stepped out with a full face of glamorous make-up for the outing .
While Charles chose a more casual look as he donned a pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been radiating happiness after her relationship with Katie Price 's ex Charles blossomed .
Swept up in a whirlwind romance , reports have circulated the couple moved in together after three weeks of dating .
They had been keeping their romance under wraps before they made it Instagram official .
`` Charles has moved into her Essex home and they 're really loved up , '' an insider told The Sun .
`` She 's head over heels for him - friends ca n't believe how fast she 's fallen for him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ The One . ''
But Lauren 's friends are said to be worried about the rate her relationship is progressing .
The decision to move Charles into her plush Essex pad is said to have raised eyebrows with some of her close circle , with pals begging her to slow down .
`` They 've told her they reckon the honeymoon period will be over within weeks and they could risk splitting by Christmas if she is n't careful , '' a source told new magazine .
`` They think Lauren always moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and fast , which is why her relationships crash and burn , '' they added .
One of Lauren 's friends told the publication that Lauren has a tenancy to 'rush into things ' with her boyfriends and despite their concern she is 'adamant it 's different this time around . '

The loved-up duo stopped for a smooch and couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they paraded their romance
Lauren Goodger and new man Charles Drury pack on PDA with cheeky bum grab
Lauren Goodger has flaunted her new relationship for the whole world to see, with a cheeky grab of her famously curvy bottom from new beau Charles Drury.
The former TOWIE bombshell, 34, has moved in with her 23-year-old boyfriend after going public with their relationship just three weeks ago.
The couple stopped for a quick PDA in the middle of the street as Lauren took her new man on a stroll round her native Essex.
But the pair only had eyes for each other as they stopped for a smooch and appeared to struggle keeping their hands off each other as they paraded their whirlwind romance.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
Charles was spotted leaning in for a cheeky bottom grab before the pair headed to a nail salon together for some last minute treatments before England’s second lockdown.
Lauren was dressed in a flattering all black ensemble teamed with a cropped leather jacket and Chanel bag.
Her brunette locks were blow-dried to an inch of perfection as she stepped out with a full face of glamorous make-up for the outing.
While Charles chose a more casual look as he donned a pair of joggers and trainers.
Lauren has been radiating happiness after her relationship with Katie Price's ex Charles blossomed.
Swept up in a whirlwind romance, reports have circulated the couple moved in together after three weeks of dating.
Image: BACKGRID) BACKGRID)
They had been keeping their romance under wraps before they made it Instagram official.
"Charles has moved into her Essex home and they're really loved up," an insider told The Sun.
"She's head over heels for him - friends can't believe how fast she's fallen for him. Everyone's hoping she's finally found The One."
But Lauren's friends are said to be worried about the rate her relationship is progressing.
The decision to move Charles into her plush Essex pad is said to have raised eyebrows with some of her close circle, with pals begging her to slow down.
Image: laurengoodger/Instagram) laurengoodger/Instagram)
"They've told her they reckon the honeymoon period will be over within weeks and they could risk splitting by Christmas if she isn't careful," a source told new magazine.
"They think Lauren always moved at lightening fast speed and falls hard and fast, which is why her relationships crash and burn," they added.
One of Lauren's friends told the publication that Lauren has a tenancy to 'rush into things' with her boyfriends and despite their concern she is 'adamant it's different this time around.'


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Jamie Dornan thinks he looks like a thumb when he doesn't have a beard

Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan has revealed that he thinks he looks like a thumb .
The 38-year-old made the comment during a chat with Elizabeth Day on her 'How To Fail ' podcast , where he also opened up about acting , failures at school , dealing with the death of his mum at a young age and more .
When talk turned to male objectification , Elizabeth asked him whether he thought he was good looking .
But despite being nominated as the 'sexiest man ' by Glamour magazine in 2015 and 2017 , the 38-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has even compared himself to a thumb - yes , a thumb .
Jamie said : `` No way .
I look like a thumb .
If I do n't have a beard I look like a wee thumb .
`` I 'd never been lead to believe I was good looking .
`` I never felt like I was the best looking guy , and that 's why I was getting these jobs .
For me its all about having the right look for the time . ''
Jamie also spoke of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Actually ' star ex Keira Knightley between 2005 and 2008 .
He said : `` It 's hard to defend the indefensible .
`` I remember being delighted with myself when I bought that in Camden one day .
`` Because also you wore baggie trousers then , baggie big dreadful looking jeans .
`` I remember being with Keira one day and we were walking through Camden and they were genuinely falling off my arse which is how I wore them anyway .
`` It was at the point when I need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sunlight was this green awful shade of green seatbelt belt .
`` And I thought 'there we go , that 'll do the job ' .
`` I thought it 'd serve a purpose and I 'd look great - turns out I did n't .
`` I was pretty delighted when I lost it - I do n't know what became of it .
`` That 's one of those things you probably give to a charity shop and they do n't even put it out on their stall , they probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to want that . '
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Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan opens up to Elizabeth Day about his appearance and how he cringes when he thinks of the fashion mistakes he made while dating Love Actually ex Keira Knightley
Jamie Dornan thinks he looks like a thumb when he doesn't have a beard
Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan has revealed that he thinks he looks like a thumb.
The 38-year-old made the comment during a chat with Elizabeth Day on her 'How To Fail' podcast, where he also opened up about acting, failures at school, dealing with the death of his mum at a young age and more.
When talk turned to male objectification, Elizabeth asked him whether he thought he was good looking.
But despite being nominated as the 'sexiest man' by Glamour magazine in 2015 and 2017, the 38-year-old doesn't think he is, and has even compared himself to a thumb - yes, a thumb.
Jamie said: "No way. I look like a thumb. If I don't have a beard I look like a wee thumb.
"I'd never been led to believe I was good looking.
"I never felt like I was the best looking guy, and that's why I was getting these jobs. For me its all about having the right look for the time."
Jamie also spoke of his cringe-worthy fashion mistakes while dating 'Love Actually' star ex Keira Knightley between 2005 and 2008 - including an "awful shade of green" seatbelt belt.
He said: "It's hard to defend the indefensible.
"I remember being delighted with myself when I bought that in Camden one day.
"Because also you wore baggy trousers then, baggy big dreadful looking jeans.
"I remember being with Keira one day and we were walking through Camden and they were genuinely falling off my arse which is how I wore them anyway.
"It was at the point when I need help, and there shining in the sunlight was this green awful shade of green seatbelt belt.
"And I thought 'there we go, that'll do the job'.
"I thought it'd serve a purpose and I'd look great - turns out I didn't.
"I was pretty delighted when I lost it - I don't know what became of it.
"That's one of those things you probably give to a charity shop and they don't even put it out on their stall, they probably just say 'no listen, nobody is going to want that.'"
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thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Donald Trump 'could stand again in 2024' if he loses White House to Joe Biden

Donald Trump may not throw in the towel on his political career if he 's beaten by Joe Biden , it is claimed .
With the Democrat believed to be just one battleground state away from booting Trump out of the White House , it is looking likely he 'll be gone in January .
For the second election in a row , the Republican is set to lose the popular vote by a considerable distance .
But that might not stop him having another shot in 2024 , according to Bryan Lanza , former communications director for the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can `` make a strong case to run again . ''
He told the Today programme : `` Biden will have the opportunity to guide this country out of Covid , and we ’ ll see what his successes and failures are .
`` And there 's nobody in the Republican party that can challenge President Trump in the primaries . ''
He elaborated on this in a separate interview with CNBC , saying he `` would n't be surprised to see him on the ticket in 2024 '' .
However Trump will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuits in battleground states and threatening to go to the Supreme Court following a `` massive fraud '' .
It comes as an international watchdog said the US election process has been “ tarnished by legal uncertainty and unprecedented attempts to undermine public trust ” .
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe ( OSCE ) branded the vote “ competitive and well managed ” - but said : “ At the same time , the campaign was characterised by deeply entrenched political polarisation that often obscured the broader policy debate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement the OSCE mission said “ baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies , notably by the incumbent president , including on election night , harm public trust in democratic institutions ” .
Donald Trump branded the count a “ massive fraud ” and threatened to go to the Supreme Court .
He has also launched lawsuits in states he is worried of losing .
His campaign is trying to stop counting in Pennsylvania , Wisconsin , Georgia and Michigan .
Bookies now have Biden - who last night called for unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - with an 86 % chance of taking over the White House .

Former communications director Bryan Lanza claims the current US President can "make a strong case to run again", and wouldn't be surprised to see him on the ballot in 2024
Donald Trump 'could stand again in 2024' if he loses White House to Joe Biden
Donald Trump may not throw in the towel on his political career if he's beaten by Joe Biden, it is claimed.
With the Democrat believed to be just one battleground state away from booting Trump out of the White House, it is looking likely he'll be gone in January.
For the second election in a row, the Republican is set to lose the popular vote by a considerable distance.
But that might not stop him having another shot in 2024, according to Bryan Lanza, former communications director for the President's transition team.
Lanza said Trump can "make a strong case to run again."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He told the Today programme: "Biden will have the opportunity to guide this country out of Covid, and we’ll see what his successes and failures are.
"And there's nobody in the Republican party that can challenge President Trump in the primaries."
He elaborated on this in a separate interview with CNBC, saying he "wouldn't be surprised to see him on the ticket in 2024".
However Trump will refuse to accept defeat gracefully, launching lawsuits in battleground states and threatening to go to the Supreme Court following a "massive fraud".
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It comes as an international watchdog said the US election process has been “tarnished by legal uncertainty and unprecedented attempts to undermine public trust”.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) branded the vote “competitive and well managed” - but said: “At the same time, the campaign was characterised by deeply entrenched political polarisation that often obscured the broader policy debate and included baseless allegations of systematic fraud”.
In a statement the OSCE mission said “baseless allegations of systematic deficiencies, notably by the incumbent president, including on election night, harm public trust in democratic institutions”.
Image: Press Association Images) Press Association Images)
branded the count a “massive fraud” and threatened to go to the Supreme Court.
Donald Trump
He has also launched lawsuits in states he is worried of losing.
His campaign is trying to stop counting in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia and Michigan.
Bookies now have Biden - who last night called for unity and said he was confident of winning - with an 86% chance of taking over the White House.


thedailymirror--2020-11-05--Xbox Series X review: Better, Faster, Stronger

When Microsoft entered the gaming market with the original Xbox back in 2001 , gamers were sceptical that the PC giant would last .
But over 19 years each iteration of their console evolved , becoming a more refined gaming machine .
The new Xbox Series X feels like the culmination of that work .
The Xbox Series X is one of two new next-generation consoles aimed as one two punch attempting to floor Sony ’ s new system the PS5 .
Originally teased back in 2018 under the name project Scarlet , then confusingly named Xbox Series X , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One X .
This isn ’ t an incremental upgrade , oh no , everything has been redesigned to be faster , better , faster and much more powerful .
The radical new design won ’ t appeal to everyone , but the brutal looking , black monolith really makes a statement and highlights that this system is meant to stand out .
The X features a strong new design , with no sleek lines or bright colours and curved edges this black box has more in common with a desktop PC than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the next generation hardware brings over some PC bridges the gap between high-end PC gaming with higher frame rates and resolution but for a fraction of the price .
While you can stand it vertically or horizontally the Series X looks far better standing upright allowing you to be in awe of its intimidating presence .
The front of the machine features a single USB 3.2 port and a 4K Blu-Ray drive .
At the back there are two USB 3.2 ports , alongside an ethernet port , a storage expansion slot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dimensions of the console are 15.1cm wide , 15.1cm deep and 30.1cm tall , making it larger than the Series S but not as big as the PS5 .
It weighs 9.8 lbs so you won ’ t be lugging it around .
The CPU of the Series X is an 8-Core AMD Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.8GHz which is incredibly powerful for a just a games console and more powerful than the PS5 ’ s 3.5Ghz CPU .
The Series X also includes 16Gb RAM which uses a faster clock speed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S ’ s 56 GB/s The GPU is the Series X ’ s main feature and the biggest difference between the Series X and S. Using an AMD RDNA 2 GPU 52 CUs clocked at 1.825Ghz and powered at 12.15 teraflops , it is a powerhouse .
For comparison the PS5 is 10.28 teraflops , the Xbox One X is 6 teraflops and the Xbox Series S is 4 teraflops .
To give some perspective that means the Series X is twice as powerful as last generation ’ s flagship the Xbox One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look good on paper , the Series X really delivers incredibly fast performance at full native 4k resolution .
The resolution of most games is targeted at 4K , but the Series X is technically capable of rendering up to 8K .
Delivering stunning visuals , from incredible details to realistic lighting , games look better than ever before .
Any games using dynamic resolution will be able to steadily maintain higher resolutions due to the sheer GPU power of the system .
Xbox gamers can also benefit from 120 frames per second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks impressive on fast-paced action and racing games , providing the smoothest , most fluid animations .
However , this isn ’ t widely available on all TVs yet so this is a feature that won ’ t be accessible to everyone .
Despite my one TV being 4K and 2 years old , it was unable to refresh 120fps meaning all the games I played were locked to a decent 60fps .
Due to its unique design , split motherboard and powerful fan heat is distributed and the system is kept cool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xbox can output some serious power without the worry of any kind of throttling due to overheating .
The Series X is near silent too , I never heard the fan unless I put my ears next to it , it never seemed to struggle and when I checked the temperature it was sometimes warm but definitely not hot .
While the new controller is very similar to the previous generation at first glance , it feels more comfortable due to the textured triggers and bumpers , and hybrid circular D-pad .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowing you to take clips and screenshots quickly , easily and share them with friends online .
The UI is very reminiscent of the current Xbox interface ; it 's simple but effective and supported by the new hardware it ’ s faster than ever .
There are also some limited customisation options , you can change the background , and what icons you want on your home screen .
While the X is certainly a capable entertainment hub with the ability to watch Netflix , Disney plus , Prime etc and built-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a gaming machine .
Storage With the convenience of online stores , despite the Blu-Ray disc drive you 're more likely to download your games directly from the Microsoft store which means you ’ ll need a decent amount of storage space .
The Series X features a blisteringly fast 1Tb 4th Gen NVME Solid State Drive , capable of 2.4Gb a second of uncompressed data .
The benefit of this is faster downloads and dramatically faster loading times in game .
Nevertheless , only 802Gb of this is usable for game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern games like COD Warzone are around a whopping 100Gb .
You can install a decent amount of games , but with most next-gen games becoming larger and larger you may need to consider additional storage .
You can use an Xbox compatible hard drive but you ’ ll be limited by the speed of the drive .
However , if you want the same incredible speeds as the onboard storage the 1Tb Seagate Storage Expansion Card is also an option which retails for £219 and is compatible with both the X and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ X is a towering achievement and blends bleeding-edge technology with killer features and a great service like Game Pass .
Microsoft 's monthly games on-demand service Game Pass features over 100 games for only £10.99 and when coupled with the Xbox ’ s impressive backwards compatibility you already have an extensive library at your fingertips .
While Sony has the edge with exclusives , Gears 5 and Gears Tactics are the closest to exclusives currently on the console until Halo Infinite arrives 2021 .
However , Microsoft has been busy buying up studios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the modern Fallout , Wolfenstein and Doom franchises , meaning future games in these franchises could become the exclusives Microsoft desperately needs .
Cross generation multiplayer is also available on Microsoft 's own titles meaning you can play Some games against friends on different models of Xbox .
• Super Mario 3D All-Stars review : The best 3D Mario games arrive on Nintendo Switch The new SSD and CPU coupled with the impressive Velocity Architecture give this system remarkable performance but dramatically improve booting up , loading times , loading save games and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loading a thing of the past .
For example , loading times for The Outer Worlds on the Xbox One X were around 23 seconds , compared to a mere 7 seconds on the Series X .
Meanwhile , Red Dead Redemption 2 's 90 second loads were taken down to just 50 seconds .
Assassin Creed Odyssey 's loading time went from one minute 9 seconds down to 30 seconds .
And it wasn ’ t just older titles , newer games like Watch Dogs Legion loaded in 8 seconds and Yakuza @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will be interesting to see if future games maintain these incredibly short load times or if they will continue to grow in complexity until longer load times creep back in .
The Series X isn ’ t just about raw power , it has an array of cutting edge unique features that really make the system stand out .
Variable Refresh Rate means that supported TVs adjusts the refresh rate to match the framerate .
This is important as when there is a lot of action , enemies on screen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ graphically demanding a console will drop its frame rate to compensate .
But with Variable Refresh Rate your TV will also match the frame rate so you ’ ll have a smoother experience and less noticeable tearing and stuttering .
Smart Delivery is a game-changer .
Supported games will be downloaded as the most optimised , best version for the console you are using , regardless if it ’ s the One X , Series S or Series X .
So if you have a Smart delivery game for your old system , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Series X it will download an enhanced version for the new console for free .
Brings stunningly realistic lighting effects and reflections that really have to be seen to be believed .
Another graphical innovation brought to the series X is Auto HDR or high dynamic range .
This improves the assortment of colours making , giving a higher contrast ratio between lights and darks making games look more striking and vibrant .
It even benefits older games making them look better than before .
Improves how game packages and assets are loaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using less space and further increasing loading times .
Microsoft has said it will benefit large open world games the most , allowing assets to be sourced quickly on the fly .
This allows you to switch between games and continue where you left off , meaning you spend far less time waiting for your games to load up and it feels great to jump right into your games and spend less time waiting .
I hopped into 6 games simultaneously , however I wish there was an indicator of how many games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t imagine anyone actually needing that many games running all at once .
Backwards compatibility The Series X features backwards compatibility not just with the previous-gen like the PS5 but is compatible with games from all four generations of Xbox , from Xbox One , 360 and even some original Xbox games .
Some old discs will even work too .
This means that at launch you will already have access to thousands of select games some with improved performance , resolution and framerate due to the new advanced hardware and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see some of your favourite games receive improved framerates , performance and graphical tweaks automatically .
The Xbox Series X is much greater than the sum of its parts , The advanced capabilities of this machine leapfrogs what was expected to deliver a powerhouse of a console that ’ s built for staggering speed and packed with brilliant features .
The Series X is more than just an upgrade to the Xbox One the Series X , creating a much smoother , faster and much more enjoyable gaming experience , making it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shockingly I feel I ’ m still yet to see a game that utilises the Series X ’ s full potential and really see it flex its muscles , making this machine future proof at least for a while .
But if you 're looking for a dedicated top of the line gaming machine then X marks the spot .
The Xbox Series X is out 10 November and retails for £449.99

Microsoft’s new flagship console is here, with next-generation graphics, reduced loading times and backwards compatibility to name but a few of its features
Xbox Series X review: Incredibly fast, powerful with cutting edge features that'll make you never want to go back
When Microsoft entered the gaming market with the original Xbox back in 2001, gamers were sceptical that the PC giant would last. But over 19 years each iteration of their console evolved, becoming a more refined gaming machine. The new Xbox Series X feels like the culmination of that work.
The Xbox Series X is one of two new next-generation consoles aimed as one two punch attempting to floor Sony’s new system the PS5.
Originally teased back in 2018 under the name project Scarlet, then confusingly named Xbox Series X, not to be confused with the Xbox One X.
This isn’t an incremental upgrade, oh no, everything has been redesigned to be faster, better, faster and much more powerful.
Image: Microsoft) Microsoft)
Look
The radical new design won’t appeal to everyone, but the brutal looking, black monolith really makes a statement and highlights that this system is meant to stand out.
The X features a strong new design, with no sleek lines or bright colours and curved edges this black box has more in common with a desktop PC than a games console.
This makes sense as the next generation hardware brings over some PC bridges the gap between high-end PC gaming with higher frame rates and resolution but for a fraction of the price.
While you can stand it vertically or horizontally the Series X looks far better standing upright allowing you to be in awe of its intimidating presence.
The front of the machine features a single USB 3.2 port and a 4K Blu-Ray drive. At the back there are two USB 3.2 ports, alongside an ethernet port, a storage expansion slot, and HDMI 2.1 out.
The Dimensions of the console are 15.1cm wide, 15.1cm deep and 30.1cm tall, making it larger than the Series S but not as big as the PS5. It weighs 9.8 lbs so you won’t be lugging it around.
Hardware
The CPU of the Series X is an 8-Core AMD Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.8GHz which is incredibly powerful for a just a games console and more powerful than the PS5’s 3.5Ghz CPU.
The Series X also includes 16Gb RAM which uses a faster clock speed at 336 GB/s as opposed to the S’s 56 GB/s
The GPU is the Series X’s main feature and the biggest difference between the Series X and S. Using an AMD RDNA 2 GPU 52 CUs clocked at 1.825Ghz and powered at 12.15 teraflops, it is a powerhouse.
For comparison the PS5 is 10.28 teraflops, the Xbox One X is 6 teraflops and the Xbox Series S is 4 teraflops. To give some perspective that means the Series X is twice as powerful as last generation’s flagship the Xbox One X.
It doesn’t just look good on paper, the Series X really delivers incredibly fast performance at full native 4k resolution. The resolution of most games is targeted at 4K, but the Series X is technically capable of rendering up to 8K.
Delivering stunning visuals, from incredible details to realistic lighting, games look better than ever before. Any games using dynamic resolution will be able to steadily maintain higher resolutions due to the sheer GPU power of the system.
Xbox gamers can also benefit from 120 frames per second on HDMI 2.1 compatible televisions. It looks impressive on fast-paced action and racing games, providing the smoothest, most fluid animations.
However, this isn’t widely available on all TVs yet so this is a feature that won’t be accessible to everyone.
Despite my TV being 4K and 2 years old, it was unable to refresh 120fps meaning all the games I played were locked to a decent 60fps.
Due to its unique design, split motherboard and powerful fan heat is distributed and the system is kept cool and running efficiently. This means the Xbox can output some serious power without the worry of any kind of throttling due to overheating.
The Series X is near silent too, I never heard the fan unless I put my ears next to it, it never seemed to struggle and when I checked the temperature it was sometimes warm but definitely not hot.
While the new controller is very similar to the previous generation at first glance, it feels more comfortable due to the textured triggers and bumpers, and hybrid circular D-pad.
The most notable addition is the share button allowing you to take clips and screenshots quickly, easily and share them with friends online.
The UI is very reminiscent of the current Xbox interface; it's simple but effective and supported by the new hardware it’s faster than ever. There are also some limited customisation options, you can change the background, and what icons you want on your home screen.
While the X is certainly a capable entertainment hub with the ability to watch Netflix, Disney plus, Prime etc and built-in Blu-Ray player, make no mistake this is a gaming machine.
Storage
With the convenience of online stores, despite the Blu-Ray disc drive you're more likely to download your games directly from the Microsoft store which means you’ll need a decent amount of storage space.
The Series X features a blisteringly fast 1Tb 4th Gen NVME Solid State Drive, capable of 2.4Gb a second of uncompressed data. The benefit of this is faster downloads and dramatically faster loading times in game.
Nevertheless, only 802Gb of this is usable for game storage and while that seems ok some modern games like COD Warzone are around a whopping 100Gb.
You can install a decent amount of games, but with most next-gen games becoming larger and larger you may need to consider additional storage.
You can use an Xbox compatible hard drive but you’ll be limited by the speed of the drive.
However, if you want the same incredible speeds as the onboard storage the 1Tb Seagate Storage Expansion Card is also an option which retails for £219 and is compatible with both the X and the S series.
The Xbox series X is a towering achievement and blends bleeding-edge technology with killer features and a great service like Game Pass.
Microsoft's monthly games on-demand service Game Pass features over 100 games for only £10.99 and when coupled with the Xbox’s impressive backwards compatibility you already have an extensive library at your fingertips.
While Sony has the edge with exclusives, Gears 5 and Gears Tactics are the closest to exclusives currently on the console until Halo Infinite arrives 2021.
However, Microsoft has been busy buying up studios, most noticeably Bethesda, creators of the modern Fallout, Wolfenstein and Doom franchises, meaning future games in these franchises could become the exclusives Microsoft desperately needs.
Cross generation multiplayer is also available on Microsoft's own titles meaning you can play Some games against friends on different models of Xbox.
Image: Microsoft) Microsoft)