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Trump BLASTS ‘comedian & dictator’ Zelensky for ‘tricking US into funding unwinnable war’ in blistering Ukraine attack
DONALD Trump has tripled down on his criticism of Ukraine as he issued a blistering attack on Zelensky.
In a tirade on his Truth social account, the US President blasted him as a “dictator” and a “moderately successful” comedian.
Trump been attempting to open talks with Vladimir Putin to end the brutal war between Russia and Ukraine which has been raging since 2022.
The 232 word post was the 78-year-old’s strongest rebuke of Zelensky to date – and made crystal clear that he believes only the US has the clout to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump wrote Zelensky was a “modestly successful comedian” and accused him of having “talked the US into a war that couldn’t be won”.
He has been vocal in his criticism of Kyiv and Zelensky – last night saying they should have sued for peace sooner and agreed concessions with the Kremlin.
His change in stance marks the largest shift in US policy towards Russia in decades and is seen as bringing Putin back in from the cold.
European leaders have been wrongfooted by Trump’s screeching reversal of his predecessor Biden’s support for Kyiv.
And now they are scrambling to figure out how – if they can at all – support Ukraine in the fact of a total withdrawal by the US.
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Classic detective series to be rebooted – 65 YEARS after it first aired
A CLASSIC detective drama series is set to be given a modern reboot, with an updated retelling.
French detective series Maigret is being brought to life with a 21st century update, 65 years after it first aired.
The series is based on the books by Georges Simenon, and features Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret as he solves crime in the French capital.
The new series sees actor Benjamin Wainwright take on the role, and viewers may recognise him from previous roles in BBC‘s The Split and ITV‘s Belgravia.
The detective crime series has previously been adapted for the screen, with Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson starring for two season with ITV in 2016.
The detective drama was also brought to life in 1960 for a BBC TV series, with Rupert Davies taking on the lead role.
The classic story sees the french detective in a different era, complete with a trademark pipe and hat.
However the new series is much more modern, with first-look photos showing Wainwright wearing a shirt and coat with the Eiffel Tower in the background for the drama.
The new series will position Maigret as an “unconventional young detective with something to prove” as he emerges as “a rising star in the Police Judiciaire”.
Despite being a more modern version, the series is still expected to stay close to the original narrative and will feature “the glitzy upper-class world of luxury hotels and mansions to local bourgeois bistros and bars and the underground haunts of the professionally criminal”.
The synopsis adds: “Maigret strives above all to unravel our motivations.
“He is good at this not because he is a genius, or has special methods, but because he listens – he doesn’t solve crimes so much as he solves people.”
Also due to star in the new series are various stars from across BBC, Channel 4 and Netflix dramas.
The new series will feature The Gold‘s Stefanie Martini, Sex Education‘s Reda Elazouar, The Inbetweeners actor Blake Harrison, The Responder‘s Kerrie Hayes, It’s a Sin‘s Shaniqua Okwok, Captain Marvel‘s Rob Kazinsky and Showtrial‘s Nathalie Armin.
The series has been created by Patrick Harbinson, and will air on PBS Masterpiece in the US.
A UK air date hasn’t yet been confirmed. so Brits will need to wait to get their hands on the latest series.
‘God was inspired by your beauty’ say fans as TNT Sports presenter steals show in low-cut dress for Champions League
A CHAMPIONS League host has distracted fans from the on-field drama – with her outrageous outfit.
Miroslava Montemayor, 35, won hearts during TNT‘s coverage of the tournament in Mexico.
The presenter was front and centre for a night of high drama across the European competition.
Celtic almost knocked out Bayern Munich, Club Brugge stunned Atalanta and Benfica drew 3-3 with Monaco.
Montemayor was on hand to bring TNT viewers in Mexico all the goals as they happened.
And she turned heads with her sultry choice of on-air attire, rocking a stunning blue outfit for the cameras.
Debuting the look to her 394,000 Instagram followers, one fan gasped: “What a stunner.”
Another said: “Distracted me during the postgame.”
While a third added: “When God invented beauty he was inspired by you.”
Miroslava, 35, is a former Mexican beauty pageant titleholder.
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She represented her country at Miss International 2013 in Japan and began her foray into TV over a decade ago.
After leaving modelling behind, she headed into the world of sports broadcasting.
Miroslava began her TV career on Azteca Noreste sports show ADN.
She joined up with ESPN in 2015, fronting a number of their Spanish-language shows.
The presenter turns her hand to everything from American football to tennis.
Miroslava left ESPN in 2019 to join TNT, where she has since fronted the Champions League coverage in Mexico.
Later that year she married Jorge Alberto Hank, owner of Mexican football club Tijuana.
Urgent fizzy drinks warning as key ingredient ‘increases risk of heart attack and stroke’
AN INGREDIENT found in diet fizzy drinks could increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, scientists claim.
An artificial sweetener used in sugar-free sodas and ice-creams may trigger insulin spikes and a build-up of fatty plaques in the arteries, a study in mice suggests.
Artificially sweetened treats are often touted a way to sidestep the negative effects of sugar-packed fizzy drinks and sweets.
But new research, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, suggests that aspartame – one of the most common sugar substitutes – may impact vascular health.
The findings show that aspartame triggered increased insulin levels in animals, which in turn contributes to atherosclerosis – a build-up of fatty plaques in the arteries, which can up the risk of heart attacks and stroke over time.
Scientists not involved in the study said you don’t need to pour out your diet soda just yet – as we don’t yet know whether the artificial sweetener has the same effect on humans.
It’s not the first study to delve into the possible side effects of sugar substitutes – with previous research linking high consumption of artificially sweetened food and drinks to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and and type 2 diabetes.
But experts still stress that picking sugar-free substitutes over calorific treats if better for your health.
For the new study, researchers fed mice daily doses of food containing 0.15 per cent aspartame for 12 weeks – the equivalent of consuming about three cans of diet soda each day for humans, they said.
Aspartame-fed mice developed larger and more fatty plaques in their arteries compared to mice who weren’t given sweeteners.
They also showed higher levels of inflammation, both of which are hallmarks of poor cardiovascular health.
When the research team analysed the mice’s blood, they found a “surge” in insulin levels after aspartame entered their system.
The team said it wasn’t a surprising result, given that our mouths, intestines, and other tissues are lined with sweetness-detecting receptors that help guide insulin release.
They said aspartame – which is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar – seemed to “trick” the receptors into releasing more insulin.
The mice’s elevated insulin levels appeared to fuel the growth of fatty plaques in their arteries, researchers added.
They then investigated how high insulin levels may lead to plaque build-up in the arteries, identifying an immune signal called CX3CL1 that is especially active when insulin is released.
Senior author Yihai Cao, who studies chronic diseases related to blood vessel disorders at Karolinska Institute in Sweden, said: “Because blood flow through the artery is strong and robust, most chemicals would be quickly washed away as the heart pumps.
“Surprisingly, not CX3CL1. It stays glued to the surface of the inner lining of blood vessels. There, it acts like a bait, catching immune cells as they pass by.”
He said many of the trapped immune cells are known to trigger blood vessel inflammation.
But when researchers eliminated CX3CL1 receptors from one of the immune cells in aspartame-fed mice, the harmful plaque build-up didn’t occur.
How to reduce your risk of heart attacks and stroke
You can reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke with many of the same methods.
Heart attacks and strokes, althouh affecting different organs of the body, are both what we call cardiovascular events.
Both arise from similar underlying conditions, such as atherosclerosis —a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.
According to the American Heart Association, the risk factors for heart attacks and strokes are largely the same: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes.
Therefore, addressing these risk factors can simultaneously reduce the risk of both conditions.
Here are ways you can prevent the two:
Healthy diet
- More fruit and veg: The DASH, which emphasises fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, has been shown to reduce blood pressure and improve heart health.
- Less fats: Too much saturated and trans fats can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of atherosclerosis. Go for healthier fats like those found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
- Limit salt: High salt intake is linked to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for both heart attack and stroke. The NHS recommends no more than 6g of salt per day for adults.
- Fibre: Foods high in soluble fibre, such as oats and beans, can help lower cholesterol levels.
Exercise
Walking, running, cycling, swimming – whatever you like, do it!
Aerobic exercise can strengthen the heart and improve circulation.
The NHS advises at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week.
Strength training exercises can help control weight, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure. It is recommended twice a week by the NHS.
Manage blood pressure
Healthy diet and exercise can help keep your blood pressure in check.
But it is worth monitoring it yourself after the age of 40, at least, when the NHS invites adults for a check-up every five years.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms but significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Quit smoking
One of the best ways to quit smoking is to use resources provided by NHS Smokefree. Support groups, medications, and other tools to help quit smoking such as vapes could be what you need to kick the habit for good – and it’s free.
Limit booze
Excessive alcohol consumption can increase blood pressure and contribute to weight gain, which can snowball and become a heart health risk.
The NHS recommends not regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol per week.
The research team are planning to verify their findings in humans.
Prof Cao said CX3CL1 seems to play a key role in how aspartame affects arteries.
He also thinks the immune signal could be used to understand other chronic conditions, given that blood vessel inflammation is involved in stroke, arthritis, and diabetes.
He added: “Artificial sweeteners have penetrated almost all kinds of food, so we have to know the long-term health impact.”
Prof James Leiper, director of research at the British Heart Foundation, urged caution in applying the study’s findings to humans.
He said: “This study has revealed much more about the known potential risks of artificial sweeteners.
“In these mice, a diet that included an artificially high level of aspartame did exacerbate the size and number of fatty plaques in their arteries.
“The effect of these plaques was not measured here, but they are known to greatly increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
“While it is important to note that these findings have not yet been seen in humans, the results highlight the importance of further research to determine whether these additions to our food, and their effect on insulin levels, are contributing to an increased risk of cardiovascular events.”
Prof Leiper added that many people might be consuming more artificially sweetened foods that they realise.
“But this research is not a green light to have more sugar instead,” he noted.
“We all need to reduce our intake of the processed foods and beverages that contain high levels of fat, sugars, sweeteners and salt.
“This is the best way of ensuring a healthy diet and a lowered risk of heart and circulatory disease.”
Prof Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine/ at the University of Glasgow, added: “This seems like worrying findings but of course, before it can taken seriously, the findings have to be replicated in man.
“For now, I remain happy to take sweeteners and related diet beverages instead of sugar filled drinks, as the former limits excess calorie intake.”
Meanwhile Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University in Melbourne, said researchers had used “a particular type of lab mouse called an ApoE mouse, which is bred to be prone to heart disease“.
He added that aspartame “is one of the most researched ingredients in the world” and has been “rigorously tested and safety assessed” before being added to foods and drinks.
“Even if aspartame did cause some increase in cardiovascular risk – which this study does not prove – then that risk would likely be very small compared to things like high fat, high sugar diets and lack of exercise,” Prof Jones said.
In 2023, the World Health Organisation designated aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”.
But health experts ruled that aspartame is safe to consume, if you stick to accepted daily limits.
Who was Anthony Ibbitson and how long did Mark Vaskouski get for murdering him?
A NEW series is set to follow the police after a vulnerable man was viciously beaten to death in his home.
Anthony Ibbitson died in hospital two days after being attacked in his flat. The case is now the subject of a new crime documentary series on Channel 5 on February 24, 2025. Here’s what we know about the victim.
Who was Anthony Ibbitson?
Anthony Ibbitson was brutally attacked on November 29, 2023, in his Hull home.
Anthony, who was 54 years old at the time, died in hospital after he was severely beaten and left unconscious while his flat was engulfed in flames.
Mark Vaskouski of Stroud Crescent East, Bransholme, went inside Ibbitson’s home on Terry Street and threatened to kill him while demanding drugs and money on November 29, 2023.
The victim had suffered severe burns across large parts of his body, but he was still alive.
However, he was also struggling with the effects of smoke inhalation.
He was first taken to Hull Royal Infirmary before being transferred to the regional burns unit at Pinderfields Hospital.
Sadly, he passed away on December 1.
At the time, Anthony’s family paid tribute to him, describing him as “pure and kind”.
In a statement, his family said he was “loved by so many people”.
“He was everything to us, he was a pure and kind person, he would do anything for anybody and ask for nothing in return,” they said.
“This shouldn’t have been allowed to happen. Someone has taken him from us, and we are all truly heartbroken and devastated.”
The 28-year-old assaulted Anthony, leaving him with serious injuries to his face, neck, and head.
While his victim lay unconscious, a fire broke out in the flat, and Vaskouski fled the scene, shouting, “Enjoy your fire.”
Vaskouski claimed he was only acting in self-defense during the confrontation in Anthony’s flat.
He strongly denied intending to cause serious harm or that he strangled or throttled Ibbitson.
He insisted that the injuries might have happened when they “fell together” and that, when he left, the flat was not on fire and Anthony was still conscious.
After the attack, Vaskouski tried to cover his tracks by disposing of his blood-stained clothing and attempting to destroy a nearby CCTV camera near his home.
Little else is known about Anthony’s personal life.
However, the story has now been captured in the Channel 5 series, Murder Suspect No. 1.
How long did Mark Vaskouski get for murdering him?
Vaskouski denied murdering Anthony, but after a trial in September 2024, the jury found him guilty.
He was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum of 20 years behind bars.
Passing sentence, Judge John Thackray KC said Vaskouski had “left the deceased to perish in a fire I’m sure you knew had started before you left.”
“You left the scene knowing a fire had started and did nothing to summon help,” the judge added.
By maintaining his innocence and entering a not guilty plea, Vaskouski subjected Tony’s family to unforgivable angst and further trauma.
Detective Chief Inspector Amy Keane-Christie
The judge rejected the defendant’s claims of self-defence saying Anthony was “no match for you physically” adding “it is clear you were the aggressor from first to last”.
Detective Chief Inspector Amy Keane-Christie said: “Vaskouski subjected Tony, a vulnerable member of our community, to a needless, brutal and sustained attack, leaving him helpless and alone in his home whilst the fire spread.
“Vaskouski denied his involvement throughout the course of the investigation and only started to admit to being present at Tony’s home just before trial.
“By maintaining his innocence and entering a not guilty plea, Vaskouski subjected Tony’s family to unforgivable angst and further trauma.”
In a victim statement, Ibbitson’s brother Mark described his killer as “an evil coward”.
“Because you failed to admit your guilt we had to listen to your web of lies,” he said.
“We also had to listen to Tony being beaten to death in his own flat.”
The Belarusian national will be deported once he has served his sentence.
How to watch Murder Suspect No. 1?
The chilling new Channel 5 crime documentary delves into real-life murder investigations.
Ibbitson’s case is featured in episode five of the Murder Suspect No. 1 series.
The 90-minute episode is set to air on Monday, February 24, at 9 PM.
The programme follows homicide detectives as they piece together the details of violent murder cases from the very start of their investigations.
The synopsis for the episode of Murder Suspect No.1 reads: “In Hull, a vulnerable man is violently attacked in his home and left for dead after his assailant sets fire to his flat.
“The 54-year-old is pulled from the inferno by firefighters but is in a critical condition and shows obvious signs of assault.
“Detectives soon identify images of a suspect arriving and leaving the crime scene at about the right time – then discover audio of a man, believed to be the attacker, taunting the victim.
“But who is he and what drove him to commit such a crime?”
Murder Suspect No.1 airs on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9pm on Channel 5
‘Difficult experience’ – Emma Raducanu breaks silence after being left in tears on court by ‘fixated’ man in crowd
EMMA RADUCANU has spoken out for the first time after being targeted by a man “exhibiting fixated behaviour” at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday.
The 22-year-old broke down in tears during her second round match against Karolina Muchova after spotting the man in the crowd.
Clearly in distress, she then walked behind the umpire’s chair while the person was ejected.
After being comforted by Muchova, Raducanu returned to her seat before eventually resuming the match.
The 22-year-old took to Instagram to write: “Thank you for the messages of support.
“Difficult experience yesterday but I’ll be okay and proud of how I came back and competed despite what happened at the start of the match.
“Thank you to Karolina for being a great sport and best of luck to her for the rest of the tournament.”
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Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘in talks to CANCEL Tottenham sponsorship two years early’ in fresh wave of cutbacks
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S Ineos are in talks to cancel their Tottenham sponsorship two years early.
Spurs have a multi-million pound, five-year deal with the petrochemical company that sees their dugout seats bear the Ineos name.
Th deal was signed in December 2022 to promote the Ineos Grenadier car.
It is Tottenham’s “official 4×4 vehicle partner” but it seems that link could be approaching an end.
Ineos are in discussions with the club over withdrawing from the agreement two years before it expires, report The Telegraph.
It comes amid a strew of cuts at Manchester United overseen by Ratcliffe.
SunSport understands the club is set to axe up to 200 more staff in his latest cost-cutting move.
All departments are at risk of seeing their numbers slashed.
A source exclusively told The Sun: “Ultimately, football is a business but there are hundreds of people who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes who contribute to any club’s success.
“Morale is already on the floor after last year’s job losses. This will come as another big blow.”
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It comes after Ratcliffe made 250 of the 1,150 workforce redundant in July.
Ratcliffe is reportedly concerned the club could go bust unless radical cuts are made.
United lost £300m over the past three years – but the United co-owner is confident he can turn things around in two seasons.
Insiders told the outlet United would have “run out of cash” had Ratcliffe not injected £240m last year.
And Ratcliffe is prepared to keep going with his cost-cutting – despite knowing it is hugely unpopular with fans.
Almost every United player could be up for sale this summer at Old Trafford.
Love Island All Stars final voting percentages as couple who NEARLY won show is revealed
THE voting percentages for the Love Island All Stars final have been revealed – and it was extremely close.
Monday night’s Love Island All Stars finale saw Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman win the show.
But the figures reveal Grace Jackson and Luca Bish weren’t far behind them.
Gabby and Casey scored 33.37% of the votes, while Grace and Luca came in just behind them with 30.38%.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu and Curtis Pritchard got 21.74%, Catherine Agbaje and Omar Nyame landed 8.14% and Elma Pazar and Sammy Root ended up with 6.36%.
Grace and Luca had been the firm favourites to scoop the £50,000 prize before the shock result was announced.
Gabby and Casey later revealed how they will spend their winnings.
Following their victory the couple appeared on The Morning After podcast to speak to host and series five star Amy Hart.
Amy, 31, said: “You’re about to have a little windfall into your bank – fifty grand, twenty five grand each, what are you going to spend it on?”
Gabby replied: “I didn’t even know that was a thing until just now! I didn’t know that’s what you won.”
Amy quizzed: “Did they ask for your bank details, like, ‘we’ll transfer you’.”
A stunned Gabby said: “Yeah! It was literally that.”
Casey said: “We’ve got to go away. Somewhere nice. I think we’ll go to the Maldives.”
Dmitry Bivol reveals he lies on bed of NAILS and has unlikely hobby that risks disrupting boxing career
DMITRY BIVOL lies on a bed of nails to relax – so fighting Artur Beterbiev again is a bed of roses.
The 34-year-old pinned his hopes on three judges awarding him the light-heavyweight undisputed honour in October, after a classy display.
But they spiked his dreams by handing his bearded 41-year-old rival a majority decision that left fans of the super-killer Canelo conquered deflated.
Somehow, Bivol refused to rage at none of the three judges preferring his brilliant back-foot skills to the Chechen’s thudding blows.
But, when the father-of-two chills out on a net of needles, we shouldn’t be surprised he took the disappointment with an ice-cool head.
Opening up on the bizarre contraption he uses for a form of meditation, Bivol said: “I use it to relax – not to sleep on!
“Of course it’s painful but you need to relax to not feel the pain. If you tense then you feel pain.
“When you relax, your body melts and you don’t feel the pain. If you tense, then of course it hurts.
“It’s just a personal thing I like, I have some problems with my lower back so I use it to relax my lower back.
“And when I relax my lower back it helps my legs and everything else relax.
“In life, you need to work and also relax, everything needs balance.
“I walk and run and work all day and it’s just another way for me to relax. It is good for the mind too.”
Another unlikely hobby that is good for Bivol’s laser-focused mind – but not for his bones – is his new love of snowboarding.
Despite having mega-money fights in the pipeline with Bivol and beyond, Bivol hits the slopes and occasionally damages his body and ego.
He explained: “I tried snowboarding once and then I had to buy two and am trying to learn.
“I have had a couple of small accidents but nothing big.
“I had a problem with my collarbone, I fell on it and felt like an idiot because I am supposed to be a professional boxer.
Of course it’s painful but you need to relax to not feel the pain. If you tense then you feel pain.
Dmitry Bivol
“But snowboarding helps clear my mind, I focus only on my balance, no boxing, and I am in amazing mountain places, surrounded by fresh air and floating down a mountain.”
Bivol had to miss the eighth birthday of his youngest son Nikon, at the start of fight week.
But he and 10-year-old Miron were in camp for the first battle and know that his daddy’s sacrifices are all for them.
But the old man is in no rush to push his boys into the same sport that has made him, especially after watching unknown American kids and his hero Arturo Gatti destroy themselves.
“I am missing them,” he said. “I call them everyday but kids don’t like video calls, they want face-to-face time.
“They have gloves and have trained but I haven’t pushed them.
“I remember being in America and watching young kids there spar and every round was a war, it was not sparring, it was fighting. Sparring should not be like that.
“I want them to understand what those three minutes mean but, when I saw that, I knew I never wanted my sons to train like that.
“I respect Arturo Gatti so much but I would never want my sons to fight like Arturo Gatti.”
Despite years on the Russian amateur team together, the pair have never bonded.
And even after a potential 24 rounds spent in each other’s pocket, Bivol rejects the idea the final bell will be the precursor to the sort of brotherly hug and lifelong connection that boxing’s greatest rivalries are usually sealed with.
“I have my kung fu and he has his – both are good,” he perfectly puts it.
“But, when this bell ends, we will just walk away.
“We were in the same national team for a long time and we were not friends then, so we will not be friends now?
“If we weren’t friends then, why would we now?”