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ISRAEL has called up thousands more troops amid fears of an imminent ground invasion.
Defence minister Yoav Gallant held talks on Saturday over the possibility of expanding Israel’s military operation – hours after they assassinated Hezbollah terror boss Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.
Mr Gallant’s office said he was conducting “an operational situation assessment” regarding “the expansion of IDF activities in the northern arena” – at the border with Lebanon.
Two US officials told ABC News that “border movements” have begun – or are about to.
They added that a ground invasion into Lebanon will likely be limited.
Pictures showed Israeli tanks and troops massing near the border on Saturday – where Israel has already sent two brigades to prepare for a possible ground invasion.
And hours after Nasrallah’s death, Israel’s military mobilised three more battalions of reserve soldiers.
On Friday night, Israel reportedly blitzed the command bunker of Hezbollah’s terror boss with more than 80 bombs in a last minute operation.
Nasrallah was killed as Israel hammered a suburb of Beirut with dozens of airstrikes targeting the group’s HQ.
Israeli strikes ripped through the terror chief’s underground bunker – eliminating the firebrand Secretary-General after a 32-year reign.
The New York Times has now reported Israeli leaders decided to take the gamble as they believed they only had a short window to kill Nasrallah.
The killing of the powerful militant group;s longtime leader sent shockwaves throughout Lebanon and the Middle East.
He has been a dominant political and military figure for more than three decades.
Over the last 11 months, Israel has eliminated nearly all of the terrorist top brass.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu personally signed off the attack while in New York for the UN General Assembly.
In his first public remarks since the assassination, Netanyahy said they had “settled the score” with the killing – and vowed to “continue to strike our enemies”.
Warning of more to come, he said: “There is no place in Iran nor the Middle East where the long arm of Israel cannot reach.”
US President Joe Biden said the killing of Nasrallah was a “measure of justice” for his many victims.
There is no place in Iran nor the Middle East where the long arm of Israel cannot reach
Benjamin Netanyahu
He said: “The United States fully supports Israel’s right to defend itself against Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and any other Iranian-supported terrorist groups.”
Nasrallah has been in hiding for years amid increasing tensions with Israel with him rarely being seen in public.
His last national appearance followed the deadly pager and walkie-talkie blasts earlier this month.
The death is another watershed moment in the 11-month long war that has seen thousands killed and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes.
In the hours after the blitz on the Hezbollah terror boss, Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at Netanyahu as he landed back in Israel.
Air raid sirens sounded across Israel on Saturday afternoon after the Houthi attempt as the missile fired from Yemen was intercepted, the Israeli military said.
On Sunday, Israel continued blasting “dozens” of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The Israel Defense Forces “attacked dozens of terrorist targets in the territory of Lebanon in the last few hours,” the army said.
They said the strikes targeted “buildings where weapons and military structures of the organisation were stored”.
More than 700 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to health ministry figures, since the bombing of Hezbollah strongholds began earlier this month.
By Sayan Bose, Foreign News Reporter
ISRAEL has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a series of massive aircraft strikes that rocked Lebanon.
It is all but certain that his death will mark a huge shift in the Middle East crisis, with Hezbollah being left incredibly weak and Iran losing grip on its biggest terror proxy.
Many experts are seeing the death of Nasrallah – considered by many to be the single most powerful individual in Lebanon – as a potential escalation in the regional crisis that could now explode into an all-out war.
And they fear that the West could soon get dramatically involved in the conflict.
Dr Alan Mandoza, Executive Founder of Brit think tank Henry Jackson Society, told The Sun: “The most likely Western power to become involved in any Middle Eastern conflict right now is the US, which might be brought into war through a Hezbollah or Iranian response to Israel’s recent successes.
“If Israel is bombarded by missile strikes, the US might well join in with its defence.
“[But] if the attack was from Iran, it could even see the UK and France join in.
“If Iran responds with real aggression then this could see a regional war break out. “
It’s feared Iran could respond by targeting Israel directly, sending weapons through Iraq and Syria to Lebanon or sending fighters to Lebanon to shore up Hezbollah, Professor Fawaz Gerges from LSE told Sky News.
Following Nasrallah’s death, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei – one of his closest allies – issued a chilling message to Israel.
He did not mention Nasrallah – but slammed Israel for the massive blitz on Lebanon.
Khamenei said Lebanon would make Israel “regret their actions” and blasted the “shortsighted and foolish” policies of Israeli leaders.
He claimed Israel was “too small” to cause any damage to Hezbollah.
However, there have been multiple reports as of this morning suggesting that Khamenei has been moved to a safe hideout inside Iran, prompting speculations that he too could be on Israel’s hit list.
Dr Alan added: “Israel has already shown its ability to strike inside Iran with missiles and assassinations, so Ayatollah Khamenei will certainly be aware that he is an Israeli target.
“Israel will need a plan like the one it has deployed against Hezbollah in recent months in order to ensure that this is not simply one assassination but part of a concerted and concentrated assault against the whole of Iran’s leadership and the Islamic State’s ability to defend itself.”
HALLOWEEN might more than a month away but Aldi is getting customers ready.
Today, the cheapest supermarket has released its Halloween decoration and costume range.
Prices start from 99p and many of the decorations are reusable – meaning you buy them once and they will last for years!
Here are the top decorations available in store.
Make your house haunted with these terrifying Halloween window stickers that will add that extra spook to your frightening festivities.
Reusable year on year, just pack away safely for next year’s spooktacular event!
Create the perfect Halloween scene at your event with webbing and fake spiders.
Customers can choose from Glow in the Dark White Spider Web with six black spiders or Black Spider Web with six purple spiders.
For a truly spooktacular vibe, add a character or two.
Reusable year on year, unfurl their long limbs in your doorway, or add to your boo-tiful backdrop.
For just £1.49, Aldi shoppers can pick from Skeleton, Cat or Pumpkin.
Transform a room in seconds with a variety of creepy characters and fun script bunting, picture perfect backdrops, fiendish fringes, frightful 3D bats and adorably spooky honeycombs.
Why not make your own decorations? Aldi is selling craft kits the whole family can get involved in.
Choose from Halloween Mask, Halloween Pom Poms, Halloween Headband or Halloween Wreath kits.
Get your home and garden looking spooktacular this Halloween with a Tombstone – all those little monsters will want to come and check out your scary home.
Ghosts, blow-up Frankie or Pumpkin characters will instantly elevate your Halloween display.
At 90cm tall they are sure to make a statement either inside or out, and they are easy to inflate and store.
The inflatables also come with guide ropes and pegs so they will stay grounded even when that spooky wind blows.
Light up your haunted house with a string of lights.
Operated by batteries, customers can choose from Ghosts, Mixed Designs, Red Hands or Pumpkins.
Scare the Trick or Treaters with these stake lights by adding skeletons to your garden or ghosts to the shadows.
There’s no need to spend a fortune on kid’s costumes because Aldi’s got you covered.
Choose from Spider Costume in one size or Witch with Headband, Neon Skeleton with Headband, Skeleton with Beanie Mask or Gaming Skeleton with Beanie Mask and they all come in sizes 3/4 to 9/10 years.
If your little one doesn’t enjoy dressing up in a full costume, then for less than £2 they can still get in the spooky spirit with a bucket and mask.
On Thursday 3 October, the Specialbuys theme changes to Toys and Plants and Flowers.
Then, on Sunday 6 October, customers can get their hands on the latest kitchen gadgets, including a double basket air fryer.
A WOMAN who’s been trolled for dating a guy 26 years her senior has hit back at the haters.
Myla del Rey, now 26, met her dad’s best friend, now 52, when she was just 18 and he was already 44, and the pair immediately hit it off.
Although not much is known about their past relationship, the duo regularly share content on Instagram, whether that’s camping or fishing trips.
For Myla del Rey, who describes herself as a ”small town girl” from Minnesota, US, the 26-year age gap between her and her man hasn’t come without its criticism.
The young woman, who ditched her social worker degree to become a content creator, is regularly targeted by keyboard warriors who slam their relationship.
Not only have trolls dubbed it ”disturbing”, but her 52-year-old Romeo is old enough to be her ”dad”, with many mistaking the partner for her parent.
”Gross, but legal,” said one person under a recent video.
Whilst the racy content star hasn’t revealed about how much she makes online, some critics have also speculated that she is with the bloke for his cash.
”Must have a lot of money,” another chimed in.
”Oof this isn’t cute or a flex lmao,” penned someone else who thought this was nothing worth boasting about.
Luckily for the loved-up pair, who’ve won close to a staggering 180k fans on the platform, there’s also been heaps of support.
”Age is nothing but a number: you do you! If you are happy, that’s all that matters!” a kind-hearted social media user said.
”Y’all are a beautiful couple,” someone else added.
”Live your best life and don’t worry about what others say,” a third reminded.
Myla, too, has hit back at the haters, explaining she didn’t get why everyone was so disturbed by their loving relationship.
Sharing a wholesome snap of the two, the young woman said: ”Honestly, I’ve never understood why age gaps seem to bother people so much.
”When you vibe with someone, who cares about the numbers?”
In Myla’s opinion, ”life’s too short to overthink something that feels so natural”’ and as long as she’s happy ”that’s what really matters at the end of the day”.
Smiling next to her Romeo, with both posing by a river, the content creator explained she had always had a type – blokes her senior.
”Personally, I don’t even ‘feel’ the 26 year age gap between us but y’all already know: I’ve already been into older men.”
CHARLOTTE Tilbury fans may be able to save some money as a dupe for one of their hero products has been spotted in Home Bargains.
Beauty lovers spotted that the budget retailer is selling a lip kit for £2.99 that looks remarkable to Charlotte’s £39 alternative.
Charlotte’s Pillow Talk products have caused a stir in recent years – and so the make-up guru saw the opportunity to bring out a “lip makeup kit”.
Included in the limited-edition set is a full-size hydrating lipstick balm and travel-size lip liner, matte lipstick and lip gloss.
While it is sure to be a staple for die-hard Charlotte Tilbury fans – the Home Bargains kit may be a little easier on the bank account.
Not only is it £36 cheaper, but it also has very similar pink and gold packaging.
The Kissable Lip Essentials Set also includes four products – a shimmer lip gloss, a lip gloss, lip liner and lipstick – and is described as being the “perfect gift and stocking filler this Christmas.”
The Home Bargains website states: “Handbag ready lip essentials in classic lip shades.”
The purse-friendly product was shared on TikTok by the @newdupes account.
The video racked up over 1,700 likes, and people seemed keen to snap it up.
B&M is also selling a dupe for Charlotte Tilbury products.
Fans have spotted they have an all-new Face Facts Enchanting Radiance set for £5.99.
This three-piece gift box contains a “wonder cream”, “weightless” setting spray and liquid blush, all of which are Charlotte Tilbury dupes.
They are dupes for Charlotte’s iconic Magic Cream, Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray and Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand.
The B&M buys work out at £1.99 a product.
By comparison, the luxury versions cost £79 for 50ml, £32 for 100ml and £30 respectively.
According to the Charlotte Tilbury website, one of their Pillow Talk lipsticks is sold every two minutes.
Meanwhile, one of their Pillow Talk products is sold every 10 seconds globally.
Fabulous' Beauty Editor, Tara Ledden revealed the cheaper version of your favourite beauty products that you should have in your cupboard.
“A huge 55% of us would like to spend less on our beauty routines according to new research from E.l.f. Cosmetics, so it’s no wonder there’s millions of #dupe videos on Tiktok.
“While some dupes are easy to spot given their look-a-like packing, they’re often lacking when it comes to the contents.
“In fact, some of the best dupes look nothing like the luxury product they’re a dead-ringer for – and, trust me, they’re the ones you want.”
REAL: Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer, £32.50 DUPE: Natural Collection Bronzer, £3.50 which is a saving of £29. The Natural Collection Bronzer comes in more shades, although it doesn’t have a mirror in the compact.
REAL: Milk Make-up Hydro-Grip Primer, £35 DUPE: E.l.f. Power Grip Primer, £10. These two share a similar green hue, as well as the same long-wearing, mattifying properties – although, E.l.f’s is so popular it’s just as hard to get hold of.
REAL: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick, £28 DUPE: L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Satin Lipstick Beige A Nu, £8.99. The shades of these two lipsticks are virtually identical on the lips, although while Charlotte Tilbury’s is matte, the L’Oreal Paris Lipstick has a satin finish – which actually makes it more comfortable if you’re wearing all day.
REAL: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation, £40 DUPE: Collection Lasting Perfection Matte Foundation, £6.99. While they don’t look alike from the outside, the formula, consistency and staying power of both foundations is pretty similar – unfortunately, the Collection only comes in 20 shades vs Estee Lauder’s 60 options.
REAL: Glossier Boy Brow, £20 DUPE: Essence Make Me Brow Gel, £2.50. There’s a whole Reddit thread dedicated to this dupe, so you know it’s got to be good. They both have a waxy consistency and added fibres to make brows look fuller. I have to say, the shade range is far better with Boy Brow, but if you’re brunette, there’s plenty of Essence shade options to try.
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THE TEMPERATURES are slowly but surely dropping which means it’s time to ditch our T-shirts for more cosy knitwear.
But if you’re still on the lookout for that perfect jumper to keep yourself cosy this autumn and winter, then it’s worth planning a trip to the local Marks & Spencer.
The popular high street retailer has wowed its fans with some gorgeous pieces recently, such as their dupe of a posh £350 designer bag and bloat-friendly trousers selling for an affordable £17.50.
And their most recent addition to the ever-growing range – Argyle Crew Neck Jumper With Wool – is no exception.
Featuring a classic argyle design in gorgeous pale blue and orange stitches against a brown background, this wardrobe essential is available in sizes from XS to XL.
Priced at £35, the must-have jumper is tipped to be a seasonal favourite, especially as it’s so versatile.
The styling options are indeed endless but we reckon that pairing the buy with both jeans or skirts and some sturdy boots is sure to make you the ultimate fashionista.
Boasting a chic crew neck and long sleeves, the jumper is the perfect addition to any cold weather outfit and will keep you toasty – yet stylish.
Need more convincing to snap it up before the jumper sells out?
On the website, the £35 bargain find has received glowing praise, with an impressive 4.1-star rating.
A satisfied customer described it as a ”winter staple”, commenting: “Gorgeous style, lovely fit, feels nice. Love this jumper.”
Another delighted shopper remarked: ”Gorgeous on-trend jumper.
”I love this. It’ll be perfect with jeans and a denim skirt and tan boots when the weather gets a bit nippy.”
“I absolutely love it,” exclaimed a third purchaser.
”Perfect fit and very stylish. I haven’t been wearing it yet as the weather is still lovely, but I can’t wait to wear it.”
Recommending the ”sumptuously soft” buy another wrote: ”Saw this reviewed in a number of magazines as one to buy this autumn.
”It’s better quality than I was expecting for the price and the colour way is lovely.”
The jumper, which has been said to get the fashionistas ”lots of compliments”, is ”well worth the money” – so it’s best to head to the nearest branch now to avoid any disappointment.
The high-street favourite recently sent fans int a frenzy with their ‘’stunning’’ Ganni dress dupe that’s £175 cheaper than original.
The M&S Pure Cotton Checked V-Neck Midi Wrap Dress is very similar to a number of Ganni designs, and the price has been slashed from £39.50 to £25.
M&S fans are also raving about a pair of “bloat-friendly” trousers – and they’re just £17.50.
And a leopard print dress has also been described as the “perfect autumn frock”.
Fabulous’ Fashion Director, Tracey Lea Sayer, shares the top items from M&S that are so popular they are quickly selling out.
1. Sequin tassel skirt, £89, Autograph at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
2. Bag, £45, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
3. Bomber jacket, £69, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
4. Blue velvet suit – jacket, £79 and trousers, £45, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
5. Tux jacket, £119, Autograph at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
6. Rugby shirt, £49.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
7. Silver shoes, £39.50, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
8. Black sheer skirt, £55, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
9. Green suit – blazer, £69 and trousers, £29.50 M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer – BUY NOW
John Devoy was an Irish nationalist leader and exile.
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