thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Three teenagers sentenced to have 'four fingers amputated for theft' in Iran

Three teenage boys accused of stealing in Iran will have their fingers amputated , it has been reported .
The teens - identified by Iran International TV as Hadi Rostami , Mehdi Sharafian and Mehdi Shahivand - were reportedly ordered to have four fingers on their right hands severed .
Under Sharia law , amputation , whipping , and even death by stoning are all legal forms of punishment .
The boys were originally tried on November 2 last year on four counts of robbery at a court in the city of Urmia , in northern Iran close to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ International .
They have remained behind bars ever since and are still being held there .
Despite attempts to appeal the decision , Supreme Court judges this week upheld the verdict .
A report released by the Iran Human Rights Monitor said the boys - whose exact ages are not known - had claimed that they were forced to confess under torture .
According to the report , one of the prisoners , Rostami , was in a dire health condition in prison and had cut his wrists in protest of the upholding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran 's Islamic penal code says theft `` on the first occasion '' is punishable by the amputation of four fingers of the right hand , The Sun reports .
But Nargess Tavalossian , legal analyst and journalist at Iran International TV , said amputation as a form of punishment is rare in Iran .
He said : `` To have this type of punishment , there are 13 rules that all need to apply for the judge to order an amputation .
`` However , judges usually avoid issuing such punishment by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules are met and amputation is therefore not required.
” The rules include that the property has to be valued over a certain amount , that it has to be taken from a secure space , and that it can not be government property or taken during a famine - otherwise the punishment does not apply .
The local news website Kurdpa says the accused faced four robbery charges in Urmia , northeast Iran .
Iranian authorities have generally defended the form of punishment , saying it is the most effective means of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tehran was widely condemned for having dismembered another man 's finger after convicting him of theft , according to Fox News .
Amnesty International called the amputation , which took place in the northern province of Mazandaran , `` an abhorrent form of torture . ''
It is not immediately clear when the sentence would be carried out .
This month , Iran executed wrestler Navid Afkari , after accusing him of murdering a riot cop .
This led to protests as people demonstrated against his execution .
In 2018 , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after being convicted of theft , Amnesty International reported .
The amputation , which was conducted by guillotine , took place in the central prison in Mashhad city in north-eastern Razavi Khorasan province , according to the state-sponsored newspaper Khorasan News .
The man was sentenced to hand amputation for stealing livestock and other valuables from several villages in the province .
He was transferred to a medical centre immediately after the punishment was carried out .

The men - identified by Iran media as Hadi Rostami, Mehdi Sharafian, Mehdi Shahivand and Kasra Karami - were reportedly ordered to have four fingers on their right hands amputated
Four men sentenced to have 'four fingers amputated for theft' in Iran
Four men accused of stealing in Iran will have their fingers amputated, it has been reported.
The men - identified by Iranian media as Hadi Rostami, Mehdi Sharafian, Mehdi Shahivand and Kasra Karami - were reportedly ordered to have four fingers on their right hands severed.
Under Sharia law, amputation, whipping, and even death by stoning are all legal forms of punishment.
The men were originally tried on November 2 last year on four counts of robbery at a juvenile court in the city of Urmia, in northern Iran close to the border with Turkey, according to Iran International.
They have remained behind bars ever since and are still being held there.
Initial reports said three teenage boys were facing the tough sentence, but BBC Persian reports the four prisoners are "over 20 years old".
Image: ISNA) ISNA)
Despite attempts to appeal the decision, Supreme Court judges this week upheld the verdict.
A report released by the Iran Human Rights Monitor said the men had claimed that they were forced to confess under torture.
According to the report, one of the prisoners, Rostami, was in a dire health condition in prison and had cut his wrists in protest of the upholding of his sentence earlier this year.
Iran's Islamic penal code says theft "on the first occasion" is punishable by the amputation of four fingers of the right hand, The Sun reports.
But Nargess Tavalossian, legal analyst and journalist at Iran International TV, said amputation as a form of punishment is rare in Iran.
He said: "To have this type of punishment, there are 13 rules that all need to apply for the judge to order an amputation.
Image: ALEXANDER BECHER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) ALEXANDER BECHER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
"However, judges usually avoid issuing such punishment by saying that 12 out of the 13 rules are met and amputation is therefore not required.”
The rules include that the property has to be valued over a certain amount, that it has to be taken from a secure space, and that it cannot be government property or taken during a famine - otherwise the punishment does not apply.
The local news website Kurdpa says the accused faced four robbery charges in Urmia, northeast Iran.
Human rights activists have expressed concerns about the possible execution of the sentence.
Iranian authorities have generally defended the form of punishment, saying it is the most effective means of deterring theft.
In October last year, Tehran was widely condemned for having dismembered another man's finger after convicting him of theft, according to Fox News.
Amnesty International called the amputation, which took place in the northern province of Mazandaran, "an abhorrent form of torture."
It is not immediately clear when the sentence would be carried out.
This month, Iran executed wrestler Navid Afkari, after accusing him of murdering a riot cop.
This led to protests as people demonstrated against his execution.
In 2018, a man in Iran had his hand amputated after being convicted of theft, Amnesty International reported.
The amputation, which was conducted by guillotine, took place in the central prison in Mashhad city in north-eastern Razavi Khorasan province, according to the state-sponsored newspaper Khorasan News.
The man was sentenced to hand amputation for stealing livestock and other valuables from several villages in the province.
He was transferred to a medical centre immediately after the punishment was carried out.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Diogo Jota has confessed "love" for Everton as he seals Liverpool transfer

Diogo Jota 's love of Everton has resurfaced after his move to Liverpool from Wolves for £45m .
The Portugal international became the second signing of the day at Anfield after the much-anticipated arrival of Thiago Alcantara .
Though the Spaniard was expected to join , Jota 's emergence as a top target came somewhat out of the blue .
Nevertheless , Liverpool have done their homework on the 23-year-old - who they have been scouting for two years .
With the Afcon set to go ahead , both Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are expected to be absent for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the forward can be utilised to somewhat soften the blow that Liverpool are set to take .
And Reds fans are over the moon to land the talented striker - but they might think twice after hearing his comments on local rivals Everton .
When asked who his favourite team was during his childhood , Jota had a slightly bizarre answer .
“ I loved to watch Everton play , especially when they were playing at home , ” said Jota .
“ It was not a club that fought for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complicated for the big teams .
`` And I loved that drive and competitiveness .
They were relentless.
” The team in question no doubt would have been David Moyes ' side - that were renowned for their tough attitude and never-say-die spirit .
Some of Jota 's heroes may have included Lee Carsley , Alessandro Pistone and Tony Hibbert .
The Portuguese has become Liverpool 's fourth most-expensive signing after his move on Friday .
Only Virgil van Dijk , Alisson and Naby Keita have cost more - but his journey to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He started his professional career at Pacos Ferreira , where as a youngster he scored 14 in 41 league appearances .
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Liverpool got their title defence off to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven-goal thriller against Leeds .
In terms of transfers the Reds have completed the signing of Thiago Alcantara , while Wolves ' Diogo Jota is next on their radar .
Youngster Ki-Jana Hoever is set to head to Wolves in a £10million deal , while Gini Wijnaldum continues to be linked with Barcelona .
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Put your email at the top of this article or follow the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a move to Atletico Madrid at the age of 19 but he failed to make a single appearance for them , instead being shipped out on loan to Porto and Wolves .
His time at the Molineux helped them land promotion from the Championship and his loan was made permanent for £14m .
Prior to his move to Merseyside , Jota scored 44 times in 131 appearances for Wolves .

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Diogo Jota has joined Liverpool from Wolves in a transfer worth up to £45m but the new Reds hero has a confession to make when it comes to their local rivals Everton
Diogo Jota has confessed "love" for Everton as he seals Liverpool transfer
Diogo Jota's love of Everton has resurfaced after his move to Liverpool from Wolves for £45m.
The Portugal international became the second signing of the day at Anfield after the much-anticipated arrival of Thiago Alcantara.
Though the Spaniard was expected to join, Jota's emergence as a top target came somewhat out of the blue.
Nevertheless, Liverpool have done their homework on the 23-year-old - who they have been scouting for two years.
With the Afcon set to go ahead, both Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are expected to be absent for some time.
Now with Jota joining, the forward can be utilised to somewhat soften the blow that Liverpool are set to take.
Image: PA) PA)
And Reds fans are over the moon to land the talented striker - but they might think twice after hearing his comments on local rivals Everton.
When asked who his favourite team was during his childhood, Jota had a slightly bizarre answer.
“I loved to watch Everton play, especially when they were playing at home,” said Jota.
“It was not a club that fought for the title but that always made life very complicated for the big teams.
"And I loved that drive and competitiveness. They were relentless.”
The team in question no doubt would have been David Moyes' side - that were renowned for their tough attitude and never-say-die spirit.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Some of Jota's heroes may have included Lee Carsley, Alessandro Pistone and Tony Hibbert.
The Portuguese has become Liverpool's fourth most-expensive signing after his move on Friday.
Only Virgil van Dijk, Alisson and Naby Keita have cost more - but his journey to the top has been an unconventional one.
He started his professional career at Pacos Ferreira, where as a youngster he scored 14 in 41 league appearances.
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It earned him a move to Atletico Madrid at the age of 19 but he failed to make a single appearance for them, instead being shipped out on loan to Porto and Wolves.
His time at the Molineux helped them land promotion from the Championship and his loan was made permanent for £14m.
Prior to his move to Merseyside, Jota scored 44 times in 131 appearances for Wolves.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Ozzy Osbourne opens up about controversy over 1980s hit Suicide Solution

Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about the controversy that surrounded his 1980 song Suicide Solution – which saw him sued by the grieving family of a suicide victim .
The 71-year-old rock star was blamed by the parents of a teenager named John McCollum who took his own life allegedly after listening to the song – five years after it was released .
Discussing the controversy while appearing as a guest on Rock Classics Radio on Apple Music Hits on Thursday , Ozzy opened up about the origins of the song and the ensuing court case .
The rocker claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own struggles with alcohol – and recounted the dramatic moment he flew into a media scrum in Los Angeles after the parents of John McCollum launched their legal action .
Reflecting on the song , Ozzy said : “ Suicide Solution was n't written about , 'Oh that 's the solution , suicide ' .
“ I was a heavy drinker and I was drinking myself to an early grave .
It was suicide solution .
Wine is fine but whiskey 's quicker .
Suicide is slow with liquor .
That 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while .
I just sort of stopped.
” He went on to discuss the court case that was filed in 1985 .
He recalled : “ I got a phone call and Sharon said , 'Pack your bag .
Get on a plane to Los Angeles .
You 've got to get out here right now .
“ I said , 'Wait a minute .
What 's happened ? '
She goes , 'Just do it .
Just get on the god damn plane . '
“ I want to know what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened ?
So I get on the plane and I 'm flying for 11 and a half hours , get to LA , go through the customs and I come out the customs , not knowing any of what 's going on and there are 200 cameramen there .
“ So as I 'm coming through the gate , I 'm thinking I 'm walking in front of some film star or something else .
I 'm looking over my shoulder like , 'What 's going on ? '
And so somebody pokes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 'What have you got to say about the suicide ? '
“ I ’ m thinking , 'What are you talking about ? '
So I 'm getting the car , it 's right there , and Sharon tells me.
” The case ended as the plaintiffs failed to prove that Ozzy had any responsibility for the suicide of Mr McCollum .

The rock legend found himself in the midst of a media frenzy in the mid 1980s when he was sued by the family of a teen who they claimed took his own life after listening to the controversial song
Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about the controversy that surrounded his 1980 song Suicide Solution – which saw him sued by the grieving family of a suicide victim.
The 71-year-old rock star was blamed by the parents of a teenager named John McCollum who took his own life allegedly after listening to the song – five years after it was released.
Discussing the controversy while appearing as a guest on Rock Classics Radio on Apple Music Hits on Thursday, Ozzy opened up about the origins of the song and the ensuing court case.
The rocker claims the song was actually a reflection on his own struggles with alcohol – and recounted the dramatic moment he flew into a media scrum in Los Angeles after the parents of John McCollum launched their legal action.
Image: Getty Images for iHeartMedia) Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
Reflecting on the song, Ozzy said: “Suicide Solution wasn't written about, 'Oh that's the solution, suicide'.
“I was a heavy drinker and I was drinking myself to an early grave. It was suicide solution. Wine is fine but whiskey's quicker. Suicide is slow with liquor. That's what I was doing for a long while. I just sort of stopped.”
He went on to discuss the court case that was filed in 1985.
He recalled: “I got a phone call and Sharon said, 'Pack your bag. Get on a plane to Los Angeles. You've got to get out here right now.
“I said, 'Wait a minute. What's happened?' She goes, 'Just do it. Just get on the god damn plane.'
“I want to know what the hell is going on. What's happened? So I get on the plane and I'm flying for 11 and a half hours, get to LA, go through the customs and I come out the customs, not knowing any of what's going on and there are 200 cameramen there.
“So as I'm coming through the gate, I'm thinking I'm walking in front of some film star or something else. I'm looking over my shoulder like, 'What's going on?' And so somebody pokes a mic in my face and goes, 'What have you got to say about the suicide?'
“I’m thinking, 'What are you talking about?' So I'm getting the car, it's right there, and Sharon tells me.”
The case ended as the plaintiffs failed to prove that Ozzy had any responsibility for the suicide of Mr McCollum.


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Gareth Southgate says coaching England squad has made him a better parent

He is the father-figure England manager , praised for his firm yet caring leadership .
And Gareth Southgate believes coaching his squad of young stars has helped make him a better parent too .
The Three Lions boss and wife Alison have two teenagers , daughter Mia , 19 and 15-year-old son Flynn .
And since taking the top job in 2016 , which he says is even more rewarding than being a player , Gareth , 50 , often applies the coaching lessons he has learned to family life .
He says : “ You ’ re always trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apply it .
So you end up reading a lot and watching programmes that can help develop your knowledge .
“ I ’ ve worked with a lot of young players , so a lot of the books I ’ ve read are about child development and how young people respond to different approaches .
“ They have changed the way I am as a parent too – although you ’ d need to ask my family if any of them have worked !
“ It ’ s things like preparing for exams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach , but when preparing a team you ’ re conscious about how much information people can take on board close to a game .
“ You don ’ t want to clutter their heads with too much information , so they ’ ve got the freedom to go and play .
“ It ’ s one of the things I ’ ve picked up from the courses I ’ ve done in young people .
“ It gave me a better understanding about what my kids might be experiencing when preparing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them under too much pressure because they can only give of their best.
” Gareth is speaking from experience after a successful playing career as a defender with Crystal Palace , Aston Villa , Middlesbrough and 57 England caps .
“ When I was younger I was always comparing myself against others , but sometimes that ’ s unrealistic , ” Gareth says .
“ You can only be yourself and compete against yourself .
That ’ s what I tell my kids.
” Gareth , who has just relaunched McDonald ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , safe footie session for children aged 5-11 this autumn , says having kids close to the age of many of the players has helped him manage tricky situations .
His parenting skills were certainly needed after events this summer .
It is clear he has a keen interest in psychology , particularly in youngsters .
Gareth says : “ I ’ m always conscious my kids and their friends are very similar to the age of players .
“ So that keeps me in touch with what they ’ re into , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ etc .
“ Hopefully that helps keep me as current as I can be at my age .
But you ’ ve got to take different approaches at different times .
You have to help them learn and improve .
“ There ’ s a part of coaching that is mentoring , it ’ s teaching .
You have to tap in to all your life skills and experiences at the right moment , including that of being a dad .
“ Having been a player with the national team helps , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I don ’ t think you have to have been a player to be a top manager.
” Two years ago , an expectant nation took Gareth to their hearts during England ’ s impressive run to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia .
Croatia ended hopes of lifting the trophy , but the player whose missed penalty against Germany knocked England out of Euro 96 spectacularly redeemed himself with his ability to unite and invigorate his young Lions .
Compassionate and composed , after England won their World Cup penalty shootout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to comfort Mateus Uribe , the Colombian whose miss knocked his team out of the tournament ’ s last 16 .
Equally good at managing people ’ s expectations , he has also said on more than one occasion that family is more important than football .
And Gareth is relishing the highs and lows .
Since retiring from playing he has also managed England ’ s under-21s and Boro , but is now in a job he says tops anything else in his career .
He says : “ If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d get more pleasure from coaching before I started , I would have doubted it .
You feel that playing is the greatest pleasure and nothing can beat it .
“ But there comes a point in life when helping others to be the best version of themselves and helping people progress , is more important than what you ’ re doing yourself .
“ That ’ s why it ’ s been the most fulfilling experience of the careers that I ’ ve had .
It ’ s a huge privilege.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fun Football programme .
Find your nearest centre and sign up at www.mcdonalds.co.uk/funfootball

EXCLUSIVE: The Three Lions boss and wife Alison have two teenagers, daughter Mia, 19 and 15-year-old son Flynn. He says he often applies the coaching lessons he has learned to family life.
He is the father-figure England manager, praised for his firm yet caring leadership.
And Gareth Southgate believes coaching his squad of young stars has helped make him a better parent too.
The Three Lions boss and wife Alison have two teenagers, daughter Mia, 19 and 15-year-old son Flynn.
And since taking the top job in 2016, which he says is even more rewarding than being a player, Gareth, 50, often applies the coaching lessons he has learned to family life.
He says: “You’re always trying to improve your understanding so you can apply it. So you end up reading a lot and watching programmes that can help develop your knowledge.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“I’ve worked with a lot of young players, so a lot of the books I’ve read are about child development and how young people respond to different approaches.
“They have changed the way I am as a parent too – although you’d need to ask my family if any of them have worked!
“It’s things like preparing for exams. I used to have a different approach, but when preparing a team you’re conscious about how much information people can take on board close to a game.
“You don’t want to clutter their heads with too much information, so they’ve got the freedom to go and play.
“It’s one of the things I’ve picked up from the courses I’ve done in young people.
“It gave me a better understanding about what my kids might be experiencing when preparing for exams, and how not to put them under too much pressure because they can only give of their best.”
Gareth is speaking from experience after a successful playing career as a defender with Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and 57 England caps.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
“When I was younger I was always comparing myself against others, but sometimes that’s unrealistic,” Gareth says. “You can only be yourself and compete against yourself. That’s what I tell my kids.”
Gareth, who has just relaunched McDonald’s Fun Football Centres, with a free, safe footie session for children aged 5-11 this autumn, says having kids close to the age of many of the players has helped him manage tricky situations. His parenting skills were certainly needed after events this summer.
It is clear he has a keen interest in psychology, particularly in youngsters.
Image: Mark Robinson Photography) Mark Robinson Photography)
Gareth says: “I’m always conscious my kids and their friends are very similar to the age of players.
“So that keeps me in touch with what they’re into, in terms of their interest, music etc.
“Hopefully that helps keep me as current as I can be at my age. But you’ve got to take different approaches at different times. You have to help them learn and improve.
“There’s a part of coaching that is mentoring, it’s teaching. You have to tap in to all your life skills and experiences at the right moment, including that of being a dad.
“Having been a player with the national team helps, you can understand what players are experiencing. But I don’t think you have to have been a player to be a top manager.”
Two years ago, an expectant nation took Gareth to their hearts during England’s impressive run to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia.
Croatia ended hopes of lifting the trophy, but the player whose missed penalty against Germany knocked England out of Euro 96 spectacularly redeemed himself with his ability to unite and invigorate his young Lions.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Compassionate and composed, after England won their World Cup penalty shootout for the first time, he took time to comfort Mateus Uribe, the Colombian whose miss knocked his team out of the tournament’s last 16.
Equally good at managing people’s expectations, he has also said on more than one occasion that family is more important than football.
And Gareth is relishing the highs and lows. Since retiring from playing he has also managed England’s under-21s and Boro, but is now in a job he says tops anything else in his career.
He says: “If you’d have asked me if I’d get more pleasure from coaching before I started, I would have doubted it. You feel that playing is the greatest pleasure and nothing can beat it.
“But there comes a point in life when helping others to be the best version of themselves and helping people progress, is more important than what you’re doing yourself.
“That’s why it’s been the most fulfilling experience of the careers that I’ve had. It’s a huge privilege.”
Gareth was relaunching McDonald’s Fun Football programme. Find your nearest centre and sign up at www.mcdonalds.co.uk/funfootball


thedailymirror--2020-09-19--Kim Cattrall says her boyfriend was 'worth waiting for' after failed marriages

Kim Cattrall says she has finally found the love of her life – after being divorced three times .
The 64-year-old Sex and the City bombshell has been dating public speaking coach Russell Thomas for the past four years .
And the pair have been enjoying the past few months of lockdown – as it has meant they ’ ve been able to spend every day together .
And from Kim ’ s account , it sounds like life is a laugh a minute , and that each day is deeply romantic , as they escaped together to Canada to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world to a halt .
Opening up to People magazine about her latest romance , Kim said : “ From the beginning , [ Russ ] and I felt like we needed to get out of town , so we came up to my house in Canada .
`` I 'm coming home again .
The mountains , the orcas , when I was a teenager I did n't appreciate it .
But now , they 're bringing me back.
” The TV star – who was born in Liverpool and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that lockdown has allowed her to get to know her lover better than ever .
She said : “ We kind of liked each other , we kept in touch and then he came out to Vancouver .
`` It was very brave of him because we did n't really know each other other than having a few meals together .
But he came and we got along great , and we 've been together ever since ! ''
She went on to declare she enjoyed his sense of humour , and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I love him .
And he was worth waiting for . ''
Kim has been married three times in the past .
Her first marriage was to Canadian writer Larry Davis – with the marriage lasting from 1977 to 1979 , but was annulled .
Her second marriage was to German architect Andre J. Lyson from 1982 to 1989 , during which time she learnt fluent German .
And her third marriage was to sound designer Mark Levinson from 1998 to 2004 – the collapse of which she blamed on the success of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show : “ cost me my marriage because I was never home .
I was never there and my husband felt lonely and angry .
”

The Sex and the City star has been married three times, but says she has finally found love with British public speaking coach Russell Thomas – who she was first linked to in 2016
Kim Cattrall says her boyfriend was 'worth waiting for' following three failed marriages
Kim Cattrall says she has finally found the love of her life – after being divorced three times.
The 64-year-old Sex and the City bombshell has been dating public speaking coach Russell Thomas for the past four years.
And the pair have been enjoying the past few months of lockdown – as it has meant they’ve been able to spend every day together.
And from Kim’s account, it sounds like life is a laugh a minute, and that each day is deeply romantic, as they escaped together to Canada to hunker down when the coronavirus pandemic ground the world to a halt.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Opening up to People magazine about her latest romance, Kim said: “From the beginning, [Russ] and I felt like we needed to get out of town, so we came up to my house in Canada.
"I'm coming home again. The mountains, the orcas, when I was a teenager I didn't appreciate it. But now, they're bringing me back.”
The TV star – who was born in Liverpool and has both British and Canadian citizenship – explained that lockdown has allowed her to get to know her lover better than ever.
Image: Getty Images for Theirworld) Getty Images for Theirworld)
She said: “We kind of liked each other, we kept in touch and then he came out to Vancouver.
"It was very brave of him because we didn't really know each other other than having a few meals together. But he came and we got along great, and we've been together ever since!"
She went on to declare she enjoyed his sense of humour, and his good looks, while adding: “I love him. And he was worth waiting for."
Kim has been married three times in the past.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Old Vic) Dave Benett/Getty Images for The Old Vic)
Her first marriage was to Canadian writer Larry Davis – with the marriage lasting from 1977 to 1979, but was annulled.
Her second marriage was to German architect Andre J. Lyson from 1982 to 1989, during which time she learnt fluent German.
And her third marriage was to sound designer Mark Levinson from 1998 to 2004 – the collapse of which she blamed on the success of Sex and the City, stating the show: “cost me my marriage because I was never home. I was never there and my husband felt lonely and angry.”


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Jurgen Klopp's view on Diogo Jota which sparked £45m Liverpool transfer

Jurgen Klopp is over the moon to confirm the arrival of Diogo Jota - for a number of reasons .
Liverpool have snapped up the Portugal forward for a fee of up to £45m in a whirlwind 24 hour period for the club .
He joins Thiago Alcantara as new faces at Anfield after a deal was struck with Wolves .
In a separate transfer , Ki-Jana Hoever went the other way in search of first-team football .
But while the arrival of Jota seemed to come out of nowhere , there has actually been a hefty chunk of planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been on Liverpool 's radar for some time , with reports coming as early as two years ago .
It coincides with the Reds signing Fabinho , who works with the agency Gestifute .
This company and Anfield chiefs have been in contact for some time now , report The Athletic .
And club recruitment staff have been suitably impressed by the former Atletico Madrid ace .
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Liverpool got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a seven-goal thriller against Leeds .
In terms of transfers the Reds have completed the signing of Thiago Alcantara , while Wolves ' Diogo Jota is next on their radar .
Youngster Ki-Jana Hoever is set to head to Wolves in a £10million deal , while Gini Wijnaldum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There 's a lot to keep track of .
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But they are not the only ones , with Klopp also a huge fan of Jota .
Most notably , his flexibility across the frontline has been touted as an invaluable asset to have at Liverpool .
But it his ability to press and his dogged work-rate which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made him a priority after the arrival of Thiago .
Watford star Ismaila Sarr was also on the wish list for Klopp but the Hornets were sticky negotiators .
They had demanded £40m and were not budging from their position and while Jota cost more , on the whole it has worked out an easier deal .
That is because Wolves were happy to sell and have accepted just 10 per cent of the guaranteed fee of £45m .
They expect the full payment in 12 months , though , but it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go a lot more smoother .
Liverpool face Chelsea next in the Premier League on Sunday , though they will not be able to call upon the services of Jota and Thiago .
They would have needed to be officially confirmed by midday on Friday , with all paperwork submitted before that time .
Nevertheless , Klopp could give Liverpool fans a taste of their new stars in a Carabao Cup clash with Lincoln on Thursday .

Liverpool have moved in with astonishing speed to land the signing of Diogo Jota after already confirming the transfer of Thiago Alcantara on a busy Friday for Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp is over the moon to confirm the arrival of Diogo Jota - for a number of reasons.
Liverpool have snapped up the Portugal forward for a fee of up to £45m in a whirlwind 24 hour period for the club.
He joins Thiago Alcantara as new faces at Anfield after a deal was struck with Wolves.
In a separate transfer, Ki-Jana Hoever went the other way in search of first-team football.
But while the arrival of Jota seemed to come out of nowhere, there has actually been a hefty chunk of planning gone into the transfer.
The 23-year-old has been on Liverpool's radar for some time, with reports coming as early as two years ago.
It coincides with the Reds signing Fabinho, who works with the agency Gestifute.
This company and Anfield chiefs have been in contact for some time now, report The Athletic.
And club recruitment staff have been suitably impressed by the former Atletico Madrid ace.
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But they are not the only ones, with Klopp also a huge fan of Jota.
Most notably, his flexibility across the frontline has been touted as an invaluable asset to have at Liverpool.
But it his ability to press and his dogged work-rate which has won over the German manager, who made him a priority after the arrival of Thiago.
Watford star Ismaila Sarr was also on the wish list for Klopp but the Hornets were sticky negotiators.
They had demanded £40m and were not budging from their position and while Jota cost more, on the whole it has worked out an easier deal.
That is because Wolves were happy to sell and have accepted just 10 per cent of the guaranteed fee of £45m.
They expect the full payment in 12 months, though, but it was just one small deed that saw talks go a lot more smoother.
Liverpool face Chelsea next in the Premier League on Sunday, though they will not be able to call upon the services of Jota and Thiago.
They would have needed to be officially confirmed by midday on Friday, with all paperwork submitted before that time.
Nevertheless, Klopp could give Liverpool fans a taste of their new stars in a Carabao Cup clash with Lincoln on Thursday.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87 - tributes paid to US Supreme Court Justice

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87 , the Supreme Court has announced .
She died due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer and was surrounded by her family at her home in Washington DC .
Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993 and served more than 27 years on the Court - becoming a legal , cultural and feminist icon .
Her departure could dramatically alter the ideological balance of the court , which currently has a 5-4 conservative majority , by moving it further to the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Ginsburg dictated this statement to her granddaughter Clara Spera , saying : `` My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed . ''
She announced in July that she was undergoing chemotherapy for lesions on her liver , after suffering five bouts of cancer beginning in 1999 .
Her colleagues and people from all over the US have been paying tributes to her .
Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr was among the first to pay tribute , saying : `` Our nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague .
`` Today we mourn , but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her - a tireless and resolute champion of justice . ''
Hillary Clinton also paid tribute , saying : `` Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women , including me .
There will never be another like her .
Thank you RBG . ''
One person on Twitter wrote : `` My heart goes out to her family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on so many levels . ''
Another said : `` This is the saddest , worst news America could possibly receive at this point .
We 've lost an American hero . ''
Justice Ginsburg had repeatedly vowed to stay on the court as long as her health held and she stayed mentally sharp .
“ I have often said I would remain a member of the court as long as I can do the job full steam , ” she said in July .
“ I remain fully able to do that.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her liver , the New York Times reports .
But she had already had surgery for lung cancer and radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer in recent years .
Justice Ginsburg had also undergone surgery for early-stage pancreatic cancer in 2009 and treatment for colon cancer in 1999 .
Some liberals criticised her for not retiring while Obama was president , according to NPR .
During an interview , she said : `` I do think that I was born under a very bright star .
`` Because if you think about my life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I have top grades .
No law firm in the city of New York will hire me .
`` I end up teaching ; it gave me time to devote to the movement for evening out the rights of women and men . ''
President Donald Trump , informed by reporters after a rally about the death of Justice Ginsburg , said : `` She was an amazing woman .
She led an amazing life . ''
In brief remarks to reporters before boarding the Air Force One following the Minnesota rally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to nominate a replacement for Ginsburg .
A private funeral ceremony will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia .

Just days before her death, Justice Ginsburg, 87, dictated her statement to her granddaughter, saying her 'most fervent wish' was 'not be replaced until a new president is installed'
Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies - and she didn't want to be replaced until Trump out of office
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87, the Supreme Court has announced.
She died due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer and was surrounded by her family at her home in Washington DC.
Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993 and served more than 27 years on the Court - becoming a legal, cultural and feminist icon.
Her departure could dramatically alter the ideological balance of the court, which currently has a 5-4 conservative majority, by moving it further to the right.
Just days before her death, Justice Ginsburg dictated this statement to her granddaughter Clara Spera, saying: "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
She announced in July that she was undergoing chemotherapy for lesions on her liver, after suffering five bouts of cancer beginning in 1999.
Her colleagues and people from all over the US have been paying tributes to her.
Chief Justice John G Roberts Jr was among the first to pay tribute, saying: "Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature.
"We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
"Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her - a tireless and resolute champion of justice."
Hillary Clinton also paid tribute, saying: "Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG."
One person on Twitter wrote: "My heart goes out to her family, and to the country. A loss on so many levels."
Another said: "This is the saddest, worst news America could possibly receive at this point. We've lost an American hero."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Justice Ginsburg had repeatedly vowed to stay on the court as long as her health held and she stayed mentally sharp.
“I have often said I would remain a member of the court as long as I can do the job full steam,” she said in July.
“I remain fully able to do that.”
In May she discovered lesions on her liver, the New York Times reports.
But she had already had surgery for lung cancer and radiation treatment for pancreatic cancer in recent years.
Justice Ginsburg had also undergone surgery for early-stage pancreatic cancer in 2009 and treatment for colon cancer in 1999.
Some liberals criticised her for not retiring while Obama was president, according to NPR.
During an interview, she said: "I do think that I was born under a very bright star.
"Because if you think about my life, I get out of law school. I have top grades. No law firm in the city of New York will hire me.
"I end up teaching; it gave me time to devote to the movement for evening out the rights of women and men."
President Donald Trump, informed by reporters after a rally about the death of Justice Ginsburg, said: "She was an amazing
woman. She led an amazing life."
In brief remarks to reporters before boarding the Air Force One following the Minnesota rally, Trump did not mention any potential plans to nominate a replacement for Ginsburg.
A private funeral ceremony will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--How Bolton boy, 15, set his family on course to found a global trainer brand

In 1943 , at the age of eight , Joe Foster won an 80 yards sprint race in his home town of Bolton and was given a dictionary as a prize .
Fifteen years later , looking in that same dictionary , he found the word reebok , meaning a small gazelle , and his new sports shoe brand was born .
Reebok is now a huge name in trainers , with sales of around £1.5billion in 2019 .
Singers Ariana Grande and Rita Ora , and model Gigi Hadid are among the big names seen in their classic sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shoemaker , Joe tells the story of how a small family firm became a global giant .
Towards the end of the 19th century my grandad , also Joe Foster , became a purveyor of invention almost by accident .
As a 15-year-old , he had two main interests : running in the Bolton Primrose Harriers , and repairing shoes and boots in his bedroom .
The latter pursuit he was good at .
The running , like me , not so much .
What Grandad Joe did have , though , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a backmarker in every race , he figured he would combine his two skillsets to get to the finishing line quicker .
Grandad Joe likely learned his cobbling skills through visiting his grand-father Sam ’ s shoe workshop in Nottingham .
Sam reputedly repaired the soles for lots of local sportsmen , and Joe had maybe seen the spiked cricket boots his grandad had made to give them more grip .
Perhaps a seed had been planted .
As it was , in his bedroom at 90 Deane Road , my Grandad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spiked running shoes for himself .
In 1895 , to test their effectiveness , he decided to try them out in a middle-distance track event .
The night before his first race , the shoes were still not finished .
He had hand-sewn only one of the clumps – the added outer sole on the front of the shoe from which the spikes protrude .
Working by candlelight late into the night , he had neither the visibility nor the patience to sew the clump on to the other shoe .
He simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fellow racers were both intrigued and amused .
How on earth would these ugly , and mismatched , shoes give him an advantage over standard plimsolls ?
As the starting gun went off , Joe ’ s spikes dug into the cinder track , giving him a perfect kick-off into his stride , his feet lifting light in shoes that felt barely there .
By the first bend , he was already several yards in front .
But as he began his last lap ... he felt a strange sensation in his right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running over glass , every step sending agonising needles of pain through the ball of his foot .
He looked behind to see the second and third-place runners catching him up .
But , even more worrying , he spotted the dusty , spiked clump from his right pump lying on the track like a dead rat .
Joe finished second to last .
He snatched off what was left of his running pumps and hobbled home .
This gut-wrenching experience was just a reminder that there are no short cuts .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down and , for the next few months , he worked again on the design , making the perfect , lightweight running pumps .
When he tried them in a race , he came a very unlikely second .
Now his clubmates all wanted a pair of these new wonder shoes ... Fast forward to May 18 , 1985 , I reached the halfway milestone of my life when I turned 50 .
I wasn ’ t yet ready to down tools and kick back in a rocking chair .
As president of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ finish the job I had started all those years ago and make sure Reebok was a global brand .
Reeboks were soon becoming the rock stars of footwear , and sales exploded .
That year Mick Jagger donned Reebok trainers to leap around with David Bowie in the music video Dancing in the Street .
The next year I was in a cinema in Manchester , jumping out of my skin as Sigourney Weaver hunted down extra-terrestrial killers while wearing Reebok “ Alien Stompers ” in Aliens .
Other glamorous celebs including Cybil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next wave of attack was to increase our standing in tennis .
Reebok became a major sponsor of international competitions , the most glittering of which were the World Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournaments in Monte Carlo .
They were incredibly glamorous events .
Celebrities flocked to take on the pros .
Most of the celebrities playing to win , especially Roger Moore and John Forsythe .
Reebok always had a VIP box overlooking the four show courts of the Monte Carlo Country Club .
The adjacent box had been reserved for Frank Sinatra and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Niro popped his head into our box to ask if we knew where Frank was .
I told him that Frank had a whole floor reserved at the Hôtel de Paris and maybe he would find him there .
Sean Connery and Roger Moore appeared at one of the tennis events .
Sean was panicking , patting all the pockets of his 007-style tuxedo .
“ I ’ ve lost my lunch tickets , ” he whispered .
“ I don ’ t think you ’ ll have a problem getting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would also provide success with numerous high-profile wins by Reebok-sponsored players , including Michael Chang and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario .
We were then introduced to the exclusive world of polo in the UK .
Through Major Ronald Ferguson we sponsored events at the Royal Berkshire Polo Club and a special event at Windsor Great Park , when I was presented with a crystal bowl by Prince Charles .
Was this all real ?
Was I really hobnobbing with royalty in the polo clique , my company providing shoes for Princess Diana , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Reebok was now a brand that was recognised around the world , but it saddened me that not many people in Bolton were aware of its local origins .
Very few made the connection between Reebok , J. W. Foster & Sons and my Grandad Joe , creator of both the spiked running shoe and the trainer .
I felt it was my duty to do something about that .
Fortunately , an opportunity came up to help make that connection .
I had over 20 overseas distributors to manage and ne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this monumental task .
I was adamant that it would be in my hometown of Bolton .
Some 29 years after starting the journey with my brother Jeff in a disused brewery in Bury , I stood on the pavement in Institute Street , and watched the cranes swing over our new International Division office in my hometown .
Grandad Joe would have been honoured that all of his initial work had come to this .

Joe Foster's passion for running led to the birth of Reebok. The brand is now a huge name in trainers, with sales of around £1.5billion in 2019. Reebok means a small gazelle
How 15-year-old lad from Bolton set his family on course to found global trainer brand
In 1943, at the age of eight, Joe Foster won an 80 yards sprint race in his home town of Bolton and was given a dictionary as a prize.
Fifteen years later, looking in that same dictionary, he found the word reebok, meaning a small gazelle, and his new sports shoe brand was born.
Reebok is now a huge name in trainers, with sales of around £1.5billion in 2019. Singers Ariana Grande and Rita Ora, and model Gigi Hadid are among the big names seen in their classic sports shoes.
In his new book, Shoemaker, Joe tells the story of how a small family firm became a global giant.
Towards the end of the 19th century my grandad, also Joe Foster, became a purveyor of invention almost by accident. As a 15-year-old, he had two main interests: running in the Bolton Primrose Harriers, and repairing shoes and boots in his bedroom.
Image: DAILY MIRROR) DAILY MIRROR)
The latter pursuit he was good at. The running, like me, not so much. What Grandad Joe did have, though, was an inventive mind.
Fed up with being a backmarker in every race, he figured he would combine his two skillsets to get to the finishing line quicker.
Grandad Joe likely learned his cobbling skills through visiting his grand-father Sam’s shoe workshop in Nottingham.
Sam reputedly repaired the soles for lots of local sportsmen, and Joe had maybe seen the spiked cricket boots his grandad had made to give them more grip. Perhaps a seed had been planted.
As it was, in his bedroom at 90 Deane Road, my Grandad Joe set about designing a pair of spiked running shoes for himself.
Image: DAILY MIRROR) DAILY MIRROR)
In 1895, to test their effectiveness, he decided to try them out in a middle-distance track event.
The night before his first race, the shoes were still not finished.
He had hand-sewn only one of the clumps – the added outer sole on the front of the shoe from which the spikes protrude.
Working by candlelight late into the night, he had neither the visibility nor the patience to sew the clump on to the other shoe. He simply hammered it on with nails.
His fellow racers were both intrigued and amused. How on earth would these ugly, and mismatched, shoes give him an advantage over standard plimsolls?
As the starting gun went off, Joe’s spikes dug into the cinder track, giving him a perfect kick-off into his stride, his feet lifting light in shoes that felt barely there.
By the first bend, he was already several yards in front.
But as he began his last lap... he felt a strange sensation in his right foot. It felt like he was running over glass, every step sending agonising needles of pain through the ball of his foot. He looked behind to see the second and third-place runners catching him up. But, even more worrying, he spotted the dusty, spiked clump from his right pump lying on the track like a dead rat.
Joe finished second to last. He snatched off what was left of his running pumps and hobbled home.
This gut-wrenching experience was just a reminder that there are no short cuts. His next pair wouldn’t let him down and, for the next few months, he worked again on the design, making the perfect, lightweight running pumps. When he tried them in a race, he came a very unlikely second.
Now his clubmates all wanted a pair of these new wonder shoes...
Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Alamy Stock Photo)
Fast forward to May 18, 1985, I reached the halfway milestone of my life when I turned 50.
I wasn’t yet ready to down tools and kick back in a rocking chair.
As president of the International Division, I needed to finish the job I had started all those years ago and make sure Reebok was a global brand. Reeboks were soon becoming the rock stars of footwear, and sales exploded.
That year Mick Jagger donned Reebok trainers to leap around with David Bowie in the music video Dancing in the Street.
The next year I was in a cinema in Manchester, jumping out of my skin as Sigourney Weaver hunted down extra-terrestrial killers while wearing Reebok “Alien Stompers” in Aliens. Other glamorous celebs including Cybil Shepherd also sported the brand.
Our next wave of attack was to increase our standing in tennis. Reebok became a major sponsor of international competitions, the most glittering of which were the World Pro-Celebrity Tennis Tournaments in Monte Carlo.
They were incredibly glamorous events. Celebrities flocked to take on the pros. Most of the celebrities playing to win, especially Roger Moore and John Forsythe.
Reebok always had a VIP box overlooking the four show courts of the Monte Carlo Country Club.
The adjacent box had been reserved for Frank Sinatra and I remember one surreal moment when Robert De Niro popped his head into our box to ask if we knew where Frank was.
I told him that Frank had a whole floor reserved at the Hôtel de Paris and maybe he would find him there. Sean Connery and Roger Moore appeared at one of the tennis events. Sean was panicking, patting all the pockets of his 007-style tuxedo.
“I’ve lost my lunch tickets,” he whispered. “I don’t think you’ll have a problem getting in,” I reassured him.
Tennis would also provide success with numerous high-profile wins by Reebok-sponsored players, including Michael Chang and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario.
We were then introduced to the exclusive world of polo in the UK.
Through Major Ronald Ferguson we sponsored events at the Royal Berkshire Polo Club and a special event at Windsor Great Park, when I was presented with a crystal bowl by Prince Charles.
Was this all real? Was I really hobnobbing with royalty in the polo clique, my company providing shoes for Princess Diana, the Duchess of York, and their children? Reebok was now a brand that was recognised around the world, but it saddened me that not many people in Bolton were aware of its local origins.
Very few made the connection between Reebok, J. W. Foster & Sons and my Grandad Joe, creator of both the spiked running shoe and the trainer.
I felt it was my duty to do something about that.
Fortunately, an opportunity came up to help make that connection.
I had over 20 overseas distributors to manage and ne eded to find a separate office for this monumental task. I was adamant that it would be in my hometown of Bolton.
Some 29 years after starting the journey with my brother Jeff in a disused brewery in Bury, I stood on the pavement in Institute Street, and watched the cranes swing over our new International Division office in my hometown.
Grandad Joe would have been honoured that all of his initial work had come to this.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Kanye declares he'll get Taylor Swift's masters back despite years-long feud

Kanye West may have offered Taylor Swift the ultimate olive branch – by declaring he will “ personally ” see that she has her masters returned to her .
The 43-year-old rap superstar and the 30-year-old pop singer have had a high profile feud for over a decade – stemming from the time Kanye gatecrashed Taylor ’ s 2009 MTV Video Music Award acceptance speech to declare she didn ’ t deserve the Best Video award .
More recently , Taylor has clashed with music manager Scooter Braun , 39 , who she has accused of sabotaging her career .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scooter bought her old record label , Big Machine Records , who own the masters of her first six albums , and hit out at home over the business move .
Taylor accused the manager – who works with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande – of `` incessant manipulative bullying '' over the fact he effective bought her back catalogue .
Although Scooter hit back to deny he had acted maliciously .
But now Kanye has waded in to the argument and offered to intervene – taking to Twitter to declare that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand over the music to his rival .
He declared : `` I 'M GOING TO PERSONALLY SEE TO IT THAT TAYLOR SWIFT GETS HER MASTERS BACK.
” Kanye ’ s suggestion came amid a troubling outburst on Twitter – in a week where he has riled against the music industry .
The star has declared he will not release any more music while under contract with Universal Music .
He has also been demanding that musicians should be able to have ownership over their own records .
The rap star shocked friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ footage of himself urinating on one of his 21 Grammy Awards while hitting out at the industry .
While in a rant about music he tweeted : `` 90 % of the record contracts on the planet are still on a royalty A standard record deal is a trap to NEVER have you recoup , and there ’ s all these hidden costs like the “ distribution fees ” many labels put in their contracts to make even more money off our work without even trying . ''
He is also continuing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has hit various stumbling blocks including missing out on qualifying to feature on ballots due to missing registration deadlines .

The rap superstar has vowed to put aside his differences and assist Taylor in her fight to regain the masters of her first six albums from her old record label – which was bought out by Scooter Braun
Kanye West may have offered Taylor Swift the ultimate olive branch – by declaring he will “personally” see that she has her masters returned to her.
The 43-year-old rap superstar and the 30-year-old pop singer have had a high profile feud for over a decade – stemming from the time Kanye gatecrashed Taylor’s 2009 MTV Video Music Award acceptance speech to declare she didn’t deserve the Best Video award.
More recently, Taylor has clashed with music manager Scooter Braun, 39, who she has accused of sabotaging her career.
Taylor took issue with the fact that Scooter bought her old record label, Big Machine Records, who own the masters of her first six albums, and hit out at home over the business move.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
Taylor accused the manager – who works with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande – of "incessant manipulative bullying" over the fact he effective bought her back catalogue.
Although Scooter hit back to deny he had acted maliciously.
But now Kanye has waded in to the argument and offered to intervene – taking to Twitter to declare that he will be able to convince Scooter to hand over the music to his rival.
He declared: "I'M GOING TO PERSONALLY SEE TO IT THAT TAYLOR SWIFT GETS HER MASTERS BACK.”
He added: “SCOOTER IS A CLOSE FAMILY FRIEND."
Kanye’s suggestion came amid a troubling outburst on Twitter – in a week where he has riled against the music industry.
The star has declared he will not release any more music while under contract with Universal Music.
He has also been demanding that musicians should be able to have ownership over their own records.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The rap star shocked friends earlier in the week when he shared footage of himself urinating on one of his 21 Grammy Awards while hitting out at the industry.
While in a rant about music he tweeted: "90% of the record contracts on the planet are still on a royalty A standard record deal is a trap to NEVER have you recoup, and there’s all these hidden costs like the “distribution fees” many labels put in their contracts to make even more money off our work without even trying."
He is also continuing with a 2020 Presidential Election bid – which has hit various stumbling blocks including missing out on qualifying to feature on ballots due to missing registration deadlines.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Confusion as vandals cover swings in children's playground with baked beans

Vandals have covered equipment in a children 's playground with baked beans in a move that has angered or amused people .
Parents arriving at the play park in Swanwick , Hampshire , found the beans smeared on the swings and roundabout resulting in disappointment for their little ones .
Mums and dads have been alerted to the food vandalism in a Facebook post in a neighbourhood group called 'Spotted Swanwick 2 '' .
The post reads : `` So today I take my little girl to chaple Street Park , and this is what I found .
Baked beans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and on the basket ball area .
`` I do n't understand .
When we have all been cooped up for a while now , Would have thought people would want to look after parks . ''
The post has been shared more than 11,000 times and attracted almost 9,000 comments with opinions divided over the prank .
One angry woman said : `` Nasty bugger !
Rather than wasting beans by raining on other people ’ s parade they could have donated those beans to a food bank .
Shows where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A mum posted : `` I ’ m all for baked beans on inanimate objects but not in a kids park ; poor little ronald couldn ’ t play today bc of them . ''
Another commented : `` It ’ s disgraceful .
The litter and broken bottles also .
Zero respect , such a shame . ''
But some people laughed at the move deciding it was a prank .
One joked : `` So sweet of someone to leave a snack for the kids after a long day of playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spill the beans ... .who was it ?
?
?
?
?
? ''
While others came up with some amusing bean puns .
`` In heinz-sight someone should clean that up , '' one woman posted .
Another said : `` Someone has already bean on all the rides . ''

Parents arriving at the play park in Swanwick, Hampshire, found baked beans smeared on the swings and roundabout. The bizarre act has divided opinion on social media
Confusion as vandals cover swings in children's playground with baked beans
Vandals have covered equipment in a children's playground with baked beans in a move that has angered or amused people.
Parents arriving at the play park in Swanwick, Hampshire, found the beans smeared on the swings and roundabout resulting in disappointment for their little ones.
Mums and dads have been alerted to the food vandalism in a Facebook post in a neighbourhood group called 'Spotted Swanwick 2".
The post reads: "So today I take my little girl to chaple Street Park, and this is what I found. Baked beans on the swings, the kids roundabout and on the basket ball area.
"I don't understand. When we have all been cooped up for a while now, Would have thought people would want to look after parks."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The post has been shared more than 11,000 times and attracted almost 9,000 comments with opinions divided over the prank.
One angry woman said: "Nasty bugger! Rather than wasting beans by raining on other people’s parade they could have donated those beans to a food bank. Shows where the culprit’s priorities lie."
A mum posted: "I’m all for baked beans on inanimate objects but not in a kids park; poor little ronald couldn’t play today bc of them."
Another commented: "It’s disgraceful. The litter and broken bottles also. Zero respect, such a shame."
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
But some people laughed at the move deciding it was a prank.
One joked: "So sweet of someone to leave a snack for the kids after a long day of playing."
Another quipped: "Right spill the beans ....who was it ??????"
While others came up with some amusing bean puns.
"In heinz-sight someone should clean that up," one woman posted.
Another said: "Someone has already bean on all the rides."


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thedailymirror--2020-09-18--British Airways' new sale has £35 flights and £99 holidays including Turkey

British Airways is giving holidaymakers the chance to snap up a cheap last-minute getaway in a new wave of deals .
The airline has slashed prices on one million seats across its network , with fares from less than £35pp .
That includes destinations where , at the time of writing , you do n't need to quarantine when you return to the UK , such as Athens , Bologna , Copenhagen , Dublin , Glasgow , Milan , Venice , and Naples .
There are even some Club Europe ( the airline 's business class ) fares going for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already available to book on the British Airways website but you 'll need to book by Tuesday 22nd September when the sale ends .
There 's quite a generous window of travel dates included until March 2021 .
Of course with the pandemic and changing travel restrictions , plans may have to change - so the airline is offering flexible booking policy with no change fees or a voucher exchange for bookings until the end of September 2020 , for travel until the end of August 2021 .
It 's not just cheap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are some tempting holiday packages to destinations where you do n't need to quarantine upon return .
Some of the deals that caught our attention include : When we took a look , the cheapest deals tended to be for travel in October and November , but there are deals going until next year .
It 's worth noting that this fresh wave of deals is alongside British Airways ' existing September sale , which is set to end on the 30th September 2020 .
• During the coronavirus pandemic , countries may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restrictions .
Always check the latest FCDO advice for your chosen destination before planning , booking , or going on a trip .

British Airways' latest sale includes deals to Turkey, Corfu, Cyprus and Italy as well from cheap flights to packages
British Airways is giving holidaymakers the chance to snap up a cheap last-minute getaway in a new wave of deals.
The airline has slashed prices on one million seats across its network, with fares from less than £35pp.
That includes destinations where, at the time of writing, you don't need to quarantine when you return to the UK, such as Athens, Bologna, Copenhagen, Dublin, Glasgow, Milan, Venice, and Naples.
There are even some Club Europe (the airline's business class) fares going for less than £200pp.
The deals are already available to book on the British Airways website but you'll need to book by Tuesday 22nd September when the sale ends.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
There's quite a generous window of travel dates included until March 2021.
Of course with the pandemic and changing travel restrictions, plans may have to change - so the airline is offering flexible booking policy with no change fees or a voucher exchange for bookings until the end of September 2020, for travel until the end of August 2021.
It's not just cheap flights which are on offer - there are some tempting holiday packages to destinations where you don't need to quarantine upon return.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Some of the deals that caught our attention include:
When we took a look, the cheapest deals tended to be for travel in October and November, but there are deals going until next year.
It's worth noting that this fresh wave of deals is alongside British Airways' existing September sale, which is set to end on the 30th September 2020.


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thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Meghan and Harry 'to get $250k per event as list of demands may put clients off'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may only be able to get $ 250k per speaking event , instead of $ 1million , an event manager has claimed .
The international consultant said the couple 's alleged list of strict demands - which includes who introduces them - may put some clients off booking them for their events .
According to the source , the range of requests Harry and Meghan have are similar to those adopted by the British Royals when they attend events - despite they stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family .
Speaking from New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun : `` Harry and Meghan coming on the speaker circuit is certainly as significant as the likes of President Obama or Arnold Schwarzenegger .
`` The pair are fascinating , uniquely experienced individuals , who have a wide reach , who would have been a huge draw to a live audience pre-COVID . ''
The manager said it was previously estimated that the couple 's earnings would be between $ 750k and $ 1m - but realistically the real amount could be between $ 250k and $ 400k .
The source added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right to demand the parameters of an appearance , as the price increases often so do the expectations of clients .
`` The contract paperwork appears to read that the speakers have full control of the client 's event .
`` It certainly raises eyebrows and will put off many potential large corporations.
`` According to a document issued by the Harry Walker Agency , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex demand to know who will moderate their on stage discussions and who has previously spoken at events they are booked for .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ said Harry and Meghan want to know of all “ corporations , individuals , members of the organisation and government entities or organisations ” associated with the event .
Prospective event organisers are also reportedly required to explain how the online speeches will be streamed in case of technological problems .
Additional speakers will also have to be mentioned as will ticket details and people who have previously appeared at the event .
The document states : `` The choice of Introducer and Moderator will be at the final discretion of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be paid directly from the contracting organisation ’ s account . ''
The event manager said that they have never seen any speaker or paid guest being allowed to `` have approval of each aspect of a corporate event , including former US Presidents '' .
However , they added : `` Probing sponsors and corporations for the Sussexes makes sense given how particular they are about issues like the environment , equality and child poverty .
`` Another key point is that their interest in the financial and fundraising aspect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing they want to be associated with is an event , which is not successful . ''
Earlier this month , Harry and Meghan signed a reported $ 150 million ( £116million ) deal to produce projects for streaming service Netflix .
We revealed how the deal could also include a tribute to Harry 's mum Diana .
If it gets the green light Prince William will be informed – but insiders fear it could fuel the brothers ’ already painful rift .
A source said : “ The Sussexes are discussing making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s family history and heritage .
“ It is early stages but it is looking like it could happen .
“ It will work as a tribute to Diana and build on all the incredible charity work she has done .
Netflix would also love to make a documentary about Diana and it is something they have been pushing for.
” If Harry and Meghan ’ s documentary goes ahead it will cover Diana ’ s heritage and the incredible legacy she left behind .

An events manager has claimed the original estimated range for the couple's engagements was between $750k and $1m - but realistically their payment per event could be between $250k and $400k
Meghan and Harry 'to get $250k per event as list of demands may put clients off'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may only be able to get $250k per speaking event, instead of $1million, an event manager has claimed.
The international consultant said the couple's alleged list of strict demands - which includes who introduces them - may put some clients off booking them for their events.
According to the source, the range of requests Harry and Meghan have are similar to those adopted by the British Royals when they attend events - despite they stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family.
Speaking from New York, the event creator told The Sun : "Harry and Meghan coming on the speaker circuit is certainly as significant as the likes of President Obama or Arnold Schwarzenegger.
"The pair are fascinating, uniquely experienced individuals, who have a wide reach, who would have been a huge draw to a live audience pre-COVID."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The manager said it was previously estimated that the couple's earnings would be between $750k and $1m - but realistically the real amount could be between $250k and $400k.
The source added: "While every speaker has a right to demand the parameters of an appearance, as the price increases often so do the expectations of clients.
"The contract paperwork appears to read that the speakers have full control of the client's event.
"It certainly raises eyebrows and will put off many potential large corporations. "
According to a document issued by the Harry Walker Agency, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex demand to know who will moderate their on stage discussions and who has previously spoken at events they are booked for.
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The four-page ‘Virtual Event Request Form’ said Harry and Meghan want to know of all “corporations, individuals, members of the organisation and government entities or organisations” associated with the event.
Prospective event organisers are also reportedly required to explain how the online speeches will be streamed in case of technological problems.
Additional speakers will also have to be mentioned as will ticket details and people who have previously appeared at the event.
The document states: "The choice of Introducer and Moderator will be at the final discretion of the Speaker.
“The Fee will need to be paid directly from the contracting organisation’s account."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The event manager said that they have never seen any speaker or paid guest being allowed to "have approval of each aspect of a corporate event, including former US Presidents".
However, they added: "Probing sponsors and corporations for the Sussexes makes sense given how particular they are about issues like the environment, equality and child poverty.
"Another key point is that their interest in the financial and fundraising aspect of charitable causes is smart. The last thing they want to be associated with is an event, which is not successful."
Earlier this month, Harry and Meghan signed a reported $150 million (£116million) deal to produce projects for streaming service Netflix.
We revealed how the deal could also include a tribute to Harry's mum Diana.
If it gets the green light Prince William will be informed – but insiders fear it could fuel the brothers’ already painful rift.
A source said: “The Sussexes are discussing making a feature documentary on Princess Diana’s family history and heritage.
“It is early stages but it is looking like it could happen.
“It will work as a tribute to Diana and build on all the incredible charity work she has done. Netflix would also love to make a documentary about Diana and it is something they have been pushing for.”
If Harry and Meghan’s documentary goes ahead it will cover Diana’s heritage and the incredible legacy she left behind.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Massive bacteria outbreak infects 3,000 people after gas leak at vaccine lab

Thousands of people in China have contracted an infectious disease following a leak from a plant that makes animal vaccines .
Health officials in Lanzhou said 3,245 people tested positive for brucellosis , a bacterial disease often caused by close contact with infected animals or animal products .
Brucellosis , which is also known as Malta fever or Mediterranean fever , can cause symptoms including fever , headaches , muscle pain and fatigue .
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , some signs and symptoms may persist for long periods of time while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as arthritis or swelling in certain organs .
A further 1,401 people tested as an early positive for the disease after the authorities screened nearly 22,000 residents in the city with a population of 2.9million , Mail Online reports .
Officials said there have been no reported deaths or person-to-person transmissions and the CDC said it would be 'rare ' .
Chinese authorities found China Animal Husbandry Lanzhou Biopharmaceutical Factory , a state-owned biopharmaceutical plant , had used expired disinfectant in its production of Brucella vaccines for animals between July and August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not eradicated in its factory exhaust so contaminated gas formed aerosols containing the germ around the factory .
The wind blew the gas to the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute where nearly 200 people were infected in December last year .
According to Xinhua news agency , more than 20 students and faculty members of Lanzhou University , some of whom had been to the institute , also tested positive .
The Lanzhou authorities said the factory - which apologised earlier this year - has had its brucellosis vaccine production licence removed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that sheep , cattle and pigs were most commonly involved in the spread of the bacteria .
Health chiefs have designated 11 public hospitals which will provide the infected patients with free and regular checkup and compensation payments will start next month .
Brucellosis is not unknown in China but it has declined since the 1980s due to improved vaccines and better disease prevention and control .
According to the NHS , it is extremely rare in the UK but there have been some outbreaks across the globe in the past few decades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected about 1,000 people and resulted in sheep and other infected livestock having to be culled .

Health officials in Lanzhou, China, said 3,245 people tested positive for brucellosis, a bacterial disease often caused by close contact with infected animals or animal products
Thousands of people in China have contracted an infectious disease following a leak from a plant that makes animal vaccines.
Health officials in Lanzhou said 3,245 people tested positive for brucellosis, a bacterial disease often caused by close contact with infected animals or animal products.
Brucellosis, which is also known as Malta fever or Mediterranean fever, can cause symptoms including fever, headaches, muscle pain and fatigue.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some signs and symptoms may persist for long periods of time while others may never go away or reoccur such as arthritis or swelling in certain organs.
A further 1,401 people tested as an early positive for the disease after the authorities screened nearly 22,000 residents in the city with a population of 2.9million, Mail Online reports.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Officials said there have been no reported deaths or person-to-person transmissions and the CDC said it would be 'rare'.
Chinese authorities found China Animal Husbandry Lanzhou Biopharmaceutical Factory, a state-owned biopharmaceutical plant, had used expired disinfectant in its production of Brucella vaccines for animals between July and August last year.
This meant the bacteria was not eradicated in its factory exhaust so contaminated gas formed aerosols containing the germ around the factory.
The wind blew the gas to the Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute where nearly 200 people were infected in December last year.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
According to Xinhua news agency, more than 20 students and faculty members of Lanzhou University, some of whom had been to the institute, also tested positive.
The Lanzhou authorities said the factory - which apologised earlier this year - has had its brucellosis vaccine production licence removed.
On Friday Lanzhou's health commission said that sheep, cattle and pigs were most commonly involved in the spread of the bacteria.
Health chiefs have designated 11 public hospitals which will provide the infected patients with free and regular checkup and compensation payments will start next month.
Brucellosis is not unknown in China but it has declined since the 1980s due to improved vaccines and better disease prevention and control.
According to the NHS, it is extremely rare in the UK but there have been some outbreaks across the globe in the past few decades.
An outbreak in Bosnia in 2008 infected about 1,000 people and resulted in sheep and other infected livestock having to be culled.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--US military 'killed two journalists in Apache chopper attack then covered it up'

The US military 'obliterated ' two Reuters journalists in Apache helicopter attack in Iran and covered up what they had done , the Old Bailey heard .
An ex bureau chief for the news agency , who developed PTSD and now works as a trauma counsellor , was the last witness in the second week of Assange 's extradition hearing .
Dean Yates told in a statement of the 'full horror ' of 'Collateral Murder ' - the video WikiLeaks released in 2010 which showed US soldiers laughing as they fired weapons from the helicopter .
His statement was read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was reprimanded several times by the judge for wandering off-topic .
The statement said : `` Early on July 12 2007 I was at my desk in the Reuters office in Baghdad 's red zone suddenly loud wailing broke out near the back of our office .
`` I still remember the anguished face of the Iraqi colleague who burst through the door he said Nami and Saeed have been killed .
`` Namir photographer had told colleagues he was going to check out a possible US dawn airstrike Saeed , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It was my task at the same time as trying to find out what had happened to file a news story about the deaths .
`` After midnight the US military released a statement ( that said ) 'Coalition Forces were clearly engaged in combat operations against a hostile force ' .
I updated my story .
`` Reuters staff had by now spoken to 14 witnesses in [ the area ] al-Amin .
All of them said they were unaware of any firefight that might have promoted the helicopter strike .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerned that the bureau was too soft on the US military .
`` But I could only write what we could establish and the US military was insisting Saeed and Namir were killed during a clash .
`` Crazy Horse 1-8 [ the helicopter ] requested permission to fire after seeing a group of 'military-aged males ' who appeared to have weapons and were acting suspiciously . ''
The statement added that there was debate over what led the Apache to open fire if there was no firefight .
It added that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intent ' because they were apparently armed .
`` They said 'OK we are going to show you a little bit of footage ' , '' the statement said .
`` I can see Namir crouching down with his camera which the pilot thinks is an RPG .
`` The cannon fire hits them .
The generals stopped the tape . ''
The judge interjected : `` This is of no relevance . ''
Mr Fitzgerald : `` It 's against the backdrop of denial that the video is important ...
They ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There was an FOI application denied .
WikiLeaks release the Collateral Murder video on April 5 2010 . ''
Returning to the statement , he read : `` Namir and Saeed can be seen with a group of men in a street [ weapons ] are pointed down .
The men walk about casually .
`` Crazy Horse 1-8 seeks and gets permission from the ground unit to attack .
At that moment , however , the crew 's line of sight is blocked by houses .
Some 20 seconds later Namir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long lens camera raised .
`` Here was the full horror - Saeed had been trying to get up for roughly three minutes when a Good Samaritan pulls over in his minivan and the Apache opens fire again and just obliterates them - it was totally traumatising .
`` I immediately realised that the US Military had lied to us I feel cheated , they were not being honest . ''
Mr Fitzgerald said : `` Had it not been for Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange the truth of what happened on that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought to the world .
What he did was 100 per cent truth telling ... how the US military behaved and lied . ''
The hearing was adjourned until Monday .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Charlie Jones, Matthew Dresch)

Wikileaks releases video showing US air crew shooting down at 'two journalists'
Wikileaks releases video showing US air crew shooting down at 'two journalists'
Former Reuters Iraq bureau chief Dean Yates has described how US forces 'obliterated' his colleagues Saeed Chmagh and Namir Noor-Eldeen in an Apache airstrike in Baghdad in 2007
US military 'obliterated two journalists in Apache helicopter attack then covered it up'
The US military 'obliterated' two Reuters journalists in Apache helicopter attack in Iran and covered up what they had done, the Old Bailey heard.
An ex bureau chief for the news agency, who developed PTSD and now works as a trauma counsellor, was the last witness in the second week of Assange's extradition hearing.
Dean Yates told in a statement of the 'full horror' of 'Collateral Murder' - the video WikiLeaks released in 2010 which showed US soldiers laughing as they fired weapons from the helicopter.
His statement was read by Assange's barrister Edward Fitzgerald, who was reprimanded several times by the judge for wandering off-topic.
The statement said: "Early on July 12 2007 I was at my desk in the Reuters office in Baghdad's red zone suddenly loud wailing broke out near the back of our office.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"I still remember the anguished face of the Iraqi colleague who burst through the door he said Nami and Saeed have been killed.
"Namir photographer had told colleagues he was going to check out a possible US dawn airstrike Saeed, a driver/fixer [went with him].
"It was my task at the same time as trying to find out what had happened to file a news story about the deaths.
"After midnight the US military released a statement (that said) 'Coalition Forces were clearly engaged in combat operations against a hostile force'. I updated my story.
Image: Journeyman Pictures) Journeyman Pictures) Image: Journeyman Pictures) Journeyman Pictures)
"Reuters staff had by now spoken to 14 witnesses in [the area] al-Amin. All of them said they were unaware of any firefight that might have promoted the helicopter strike.
"The Iraqi staff at Reuters were concerned that the bureau was too soft on the US military.
"But I could only write what we could establish and the US military was insisting Saeed and Namir were killed during a clash.
"Crazy Horse 1-8 [the helicopter] requested permission to fire after seeing a group of 'military-aged males' who appeared to have weapons and were acting suspiciously."
Image: central news) central news)
The statement added that there was debate over what led the Apache to open fire if there was no firefight.
It added that the men were seen to be 'expressing hostile intent' because they were apparently armed.
"They said 'OK we are going to show you a little bit of footage'," the statement said.
"I can see Namir crouching down with his camera which the pilot thinks is an RPG.
"The cannon fire hits them. The generals stopped the tape."
Image: PA) PA)
The judge interjected: "This is of no relevance."
Mr Fitzgerald: "It's against the backdrop of denial that the video is important... They ask for information and there is three denials. There was an FOI application denied. WikiLeaks release the Collateral Murder video on April 5 2010."
Returning to the statement, he read: "Namir and Saeed can be seen with a group of men in a street [weapons] are pointed down. The men walk about casually.
"Crazy Horse 1-8 seeks and gets permission from the ground unit to attack. At that moment, however, the crew's line of sight is blocked by houses. Some 20 seconds later Namir can be seen crouched down with his long lens camera raised.
"Here was the full horror - Saeed had been trying to get up for roughly three minutes when a Good Samaritan pulls over in his minivan and the Apache opens fire again and just obliterates them - it was totally traumatising.
"I immediately realised that the US Military had lied to us I feel cheated, they were not being honest."
Mr Fitzgerald said: "Had it not been for Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange the truth of what happened on that street in Baghdad would not have been brought to the world. What he did was 100 per cent truth telling... how the US military behaved and lied."
The hearing was adjourned until Monday.


thedailymirror--2020-09-18--Normal People's Paul Mescal recalls fart jokes and giggling during sex scenes

Normal People took TV by storm , quickly becoming one of lockdown 's most memorable events .
And while the drama took viewers ' breath away , the rising stars have garnered even more attention .
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones transfixed the nation as Connell and Marianne , stormy romantics whose sex scenes became especially drawn out .
And despite the raunchy nature of the show , Paul admits it was mostly either awkward or funny on set .
`` On the Friday of the first week , me and Daisy had to do a day of sex scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called Egyptian Magic , '' he explained .
`` It 's basically fake sweat .
We had to switch positions and our bodies were in close contact .
`` When we separated it made a really loud fart noise .
Me and Daisy started hysterically laughing , but the crew and director ( Lenny Abrahamson ) all thought that one of us had farted and really were trying to preserve our dignity . ''
He added that filming those scenes felt anything but sexy .
`` Filming those scenes is probably the least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your life , '' Paul recalled , `` so it is amazing that they turned out so brilliantly , because at the time , they are quite unsexy . ''
Paul recently dished that it 's `` unlikely '' there will be another series of Normal People , but hinted he 'd return if Connell and Daisy 's Marianne were revisited further down the line .
`` I 'd probably wait for Marianne and Connell to enter another phase in their life , '' he said , `` get a bit older and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other . ''
Meanwhile , Paul told Mirror Online that his meteoric rise , followed by lusted-after hunk status , has been difficult to process .
`` It 's very strange to hear all of these things , '' he admitted , `` very strange but very humbling and I could n't be anymore grateful . ''
He also addressed rumours that he could be in the running to wear the tux as the next 007 .
The upcoming No Time To Die will mark Daniel Craig 's final outing , leaving fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his shoes .
Paul is one of the names fans have put forward .
`` I 've heard the James Bond predictions , '' he laughed , `` and all I can say is that it would be a dream come true .
`` If I was James Bond ... well , I 'd be rich ! ''

Normal People heartthrob Paul Mescal has recalled feeling awkward during his sex scenes with Daisy Edgar-Jones - but also that they couldn't help cracking up
Normal People took TV by storm, quickly becoming one of lockdown's most memorable events.
And while the drama took viewers' breath away, the rising stars have garnered even more attention.
Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones transfixed the nation as Connell and Marianne, stormy romantics whose sex scenes became especially drawn out.
And despite the raunchy nature of the show, Paul admits it was mostly either awkward or funny on set.
"On the Friday of the first week, me and Daisy had to do a day of sex scenes and we were covered in this gel called Egyptian Magic," he explained.
Image: BBC/Element Pictures/Hulu) BBC/Element Pictures/Hulu)
"It's basically fake sweat. We had to switch positions and our bodies were in close contact.
"When we separated it made a really loud fart noise. Me and Daisy started hysterically laughing, but the crew and director (Lenny Abrahamson) all thought that one of us had farted and really were trying to preserve our dignity."
He added that filming those scenes felt anything but sexy.
Image: BBC/Element Pictures/Hulu) BBC/Element Pictures/Hulu)
"Filming those scenes is probably the least sexy thing you'll ever do in your life," Paul recalled, "so it is amazing that they turned out so brilliantly, because at the time, they are quite unsexy."
Paul recently dished that it's "unlikely" there will be another series of Normal People, but hinted he'd return if Connell and Daisy's Marianne were revisited further down the line.
"I'd probably wait for Marianne and Connell to enter another phase in their life," he said, "get a bit older and figure out what they mean to each other."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Meanwhile, Paul told Mirror Online that his meteoric rise, followed by lusted-after hunk status, has been difficult to process.
"It's very strange to hear all of these things," he admitted, "very strange but very humbling and I couldn't be anymore grateful."
He also addressed rumours that he could be in the running to wear the tux as the next 007.
Image: David Fisher/BAFTA/REX/Shutterstock) David Fisher/BAFTA/REX/Shutterstock)
The upcoming No Time To Die will mark Daniel Craig's final outing, leaving fans scratching their heads over who will fill his shoes.
Paul is one of the names fans have put forward.
"I've heard the James Bond predictions," he laughed, "and all I can say is that it would be a dream come true.
"If I was James Bond...well, I'd be rich!"