1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Dad-of-two suddenly dies on dream cruise holiday with family after ‘unexpected fall’ during stop-off on paradise island
A DAD-OF-TWO has suddenly died while on a dream cruise holiday with his family.
Edward Langley was visiting Vanuatu, in Oceania, when he “unexpectedly fell on the footpath”, his grieving family said.
Edward Langley has tragically died
A fundraiser has since been created for the late Aussie dad, and claims the fall could have been from a heart attack or stroke.
But the official cause of death is still unknown.
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1 week agoWorld LeaksComments Off on Hezbollah & Israel ‘hours away’ from ceasefire amid fears of ‘all out war’ & Lebanon being turned into ‘killing zone’
HEZBOLLAH and Israel are just hours away from a ceasefire, reports claim, amid fears an “all-out war” could turn southern Lebanon into a “death zone”.
A full-scale war in the Middle East seemed all but inevitable last night as Israel’s army chief told his forces to gear up to invade.
AFPAn Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Khiam[/caption]
AFPIsraeli soldiers have been preparing to invade Lebanon[/caption]
AFPA F-15 Eagle fighter jets flies over the ISraeli northern city of Haifa[/caption]
Half a million Lebanese have already fled their homes
Hundreds of people have this week been killed and half a million forced to flee their homes as Israel has pummeled areas of southern Lebanon used by Hezbollah with airstrikes.
Thousands of Brits remain in the country and the military is preparing to evacuate them if Israel does strike.
A pause on hostilities could begin in just “hours”, the Telegraph reported.
Western leaders have been trying to stop the fighting for weeks, with US President Joe Biden saying he fears it would lead to “all-out war”.
One expert told The Sun Israel could turn southern Lebanon into a “death zone” as it tried to push Hezbollah back from the border.
The UK today joined the US, France and a host of allies to call for an immediate temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
The 12-strong bloc has called for a 21-day ceasefire “to provide space for diplomacy towards the conclusion of a diplomatic settlement”, as well as a ceasefire in Gaza.
A statement said: “The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023 is intolerable and presents an unacceptable risk of a broader regional escalation. This is in nobody’s interest, neither of the people of Israel nor of the people of Lebanon.
“It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement that enables civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes in safety.
“Diplomacy however cannot succeed amid an escalation of this conflict.”
The statement calls for the governments of Lebanon and Israel to “endorse the temporary ceasefire immediately… and to give a real chance to a diplomatic settlement”.
Latest government estimates are that there are between 4-6,000 Brits and dependants still in Lebanon.
Sir Keir Starmer last night has paved the way for troops to launch an evacuation mission if commercial flights stop.
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Brits may need to be evacuated by helicopter if Israel does invade
At the United Nations yesterday he called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Pressed last night on the escalating conflict, the PM said: “I’m not going to get into the details of evacuation plans.
“As you would expect, we put contingency measures in place. But here in New York, in the UN General Assembly, I’m being very, very clear this is a dangerous situation now and all parties need to pull back from the brink, to de-escalate.
“We need a ceasefire and this needs to be sorted out by diplomatic means. Very, very clear messaging on that, very firm messaging on that along with key allies.
“But I am very concerned about the increasing escalation which is not just day on day, but almost hour on hour at the moment.”
On Monday, Lebanon suffered its deadly day in a generation after almost 500 people were killed in airstrikes.
Israel has vowed to do “whatever is necessary” to eliminate Hezbollah from its northern border – sparking some of the heaviest cross-border exchanges of fire since hostilities flared last October.
Since Hamas’ shocking attack almost a year ago on October 7, Iran-backed Hezbollah has been firing at Israel in solidarity with the terror proxy.
Tensions have spiralled in recent weeks – stoking fears the Middle East could be on the brink of an all-out war.
Hezbollah has been regularly firing dozens of missiles across the border at Israel after hiding many of them in civilian’s homes.
Hezbollah said it had targeted Israel’s Mossad spy agency on the outskirts of Tel Aviv in the farthest attack inside Israel to date.
The White House labelled the reports of the rocket attack as “deeply concerning”.
The IDF claims to have then quickly blown up the launcher the rocket was sent from – releasing black-and-white airstrike footage of the swift retaliation.
Pager and walkie-talkie strike
The spike in fighting follows the coordinated pager and walkie-talkie blitz last week with Israel sabotaging communications devices.
The attacks were aimed at Hezbollah and hit the terror group’s fighters and civilians in Lebanon and Syria.
The strikes, which hit Tuesday and Wednesday last week, killed at least 39 and left thousands more injured.
Doctors in Lebanon have been overwhelmed by casualties after two waves of blasts – with many left blinded.
Skilled physicians say they have never had to surgically remove more eyes before as Hezbollah’s boss labelled the strikes a possible “declaration of war” from Israel.
One of those injured was the Iranian envoy to the country who has reportedly lost an eye.
Hezbollah’s boss Hassan Nasrallah said the group intends to seek revenge for the attacks that “crossed over all the red lines” and will not stop until the war in Gaza ends.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said he “condemned the terrorist act of the Zionist regime… as an example of mass murder”.
Israel reportedly planted the explosives inside the pagers in a years’ long operation that involved firms in Taiwan and Hungary.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps has ordered all members to stop using any types of communication devices, Reuters reports.
ReutersThe IDF bombed 75 targets overnight, it said[/caption]
Reuters A woman sits on a beach in Lebanon as smoke billows from Israeli strikes[/caption]
1 week agoTelevision GenreComments Off on Urgent Powerball warning as $139.3m prize still remains unclaimed – the ticket was sold at Walmart
POWERBALL players have been urged to check their numbers as a prize worth almost $140 million still hasn’t been snapped up.
The winning ticket was bought by a Walmart shopper ahead of the draw held on July 3.
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The ticket was bought at a Walmart supermarketGoogle Maps
The player defied the odds as they hit the jackpot following their purchase at the store in Huber Heights, Ohio, – located around 60 miles from Cincinnati.
But, they face a race against time to claim their new fortune, per the Fox affiliate WJW-TV.
In Ohio, prizes must be claimed within 180 days of their draw.
Powerball winners across the country face different deadlines to claim prizes.
This is because it depends on where the ticket was bought. Sometimes gamblers have just 90 days to come forward, while the deadline is one year in other areas.
If and when the winner comes forward, they will face a tricky decision before even taking home one dime.
This is because they will either receive the prize as one lump sum or in the format of 29 staggered payments.
The annual checks increase by 5% each year.
It’s estimated that the $139.3m ticket holder would receive in the region of $65 million if they opt for the lump sum.
Lotto winners who scoop over $5,000 must pay that particular federal tax rate.
Because of the sheer size of the fortune, the winner could be thrusted into one of the top brackets of income tax.
The ticket was bought in Ohio meaning the player will be taxed at 4%. All winnings of $600 or more are taxed at that rate.
The lotto tax in Ohio is not the highest rate in the US.
New York taxes winners at 10.9% and the rate is one of the highest in the country.
Meanwhile, players in California and Florida do not pay any state tax on their fortune.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
He claimed some winners don’t have the structure around them to handle such a large amount of money.
“So they then take this massive sum of money and they just don’t really know what to do with that,” he said.
Financial adviser Robert Pagliarini also told The U.S. Sun that winners would be “better off” if they opted for the annuity.
And Jared James, a certified accountant and founder of the lottery algorithm website Lotto Edge, said it’s easier for winners to turn down requests for cash if they don’t have the money in the bank.
Top lottery winners in the US
Millions dream of winning the lottery and finding fame and fortune. These are the biggest winners in US lottery history.
Theodorus Struyck – $1.765 billion, Powerball, Oct. 11, 2023, in California.
Unknown winner – $1.602 billion, Mega Millions, Aug. 8, 2023, in Florida.
Marvin and Mae Acosta from Los Angeles, California, John and Lisa Robinson from Munford, Tennessee, and Maureen Smith and David Kaltschmidt from Melbourne Beach, Florida – $1.586 billion, Powerball, Jan. 13, 2016.
Unknown winner – $1.537 billion, Mega Millions, Oct. 23, 2018, from South Carolina.
Unknown winner – he sued the mother of his child to keep his identity hidden – $1.348 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 13, 2023, from Maine.
Unknown winner – $1.337 billion, Mega Millions, July 29, 2022, from Illinois.
Cheng and Duanpen Saephan, and Laiza Liem Chao – $1.326 billion, Powerball, April 7, 2024, from Oregon.
Yanira Alvarez – $1.08 billion Powerball, July 19, 2023 in California.
Wolverine FLL Lottery Club – $1.05 billion, Mega Millions, Jan. 22, 2021, from Michigan.
Unknown winner – $842.4 million Powerball, Jan. 1, 2024, from Michigan.
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