BREAKING The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died, according to a senior Israeli official quoted by Reuters and The Telegraph. No confirmation of Khamenei’s death has yet been made by Iran. The reports indicate that the 86-year-old was killed as a result of airstrikes, and reports have claimed that his body has […]

3 weeks ago

It paints a very different picture There can be no doubt that VAR — and whether it makes football stronger — is an issue that divides football fans like no other. As well as occasionally doing its job properly, VAR has the potential to cause chaos, unrest and controversy. Overall, some teams tend to think […]

1 month ago

So it begins… Happy February! The year’s shortest month is upon us, bringing with it the end of many a valiant Dry January effort up and down the country. Here at JOE, February also signals the beginning of an exciting new era for the Friday Pub Quiz. I’m delighted to have been chosen to inherit […]

1 month ago

The tournament is set to take place in June MPs from both Labour and the Conservative Parties have called for a boycott of this summer’s FIFA World Cup over Donald Trump’s decision to impose new tariffs on the UK, per The Metro. It comes after the US President revealed plans to impose tariffs on the […]

2 months ago

He left his role at Old Trafford just days ago Ruben Amorim could be set for a shock return to Premier League management, just days after his sacking at Manchester United, according to an English football legend. Amorim’s departure from Old Trafford came amidst one of the worst runs in form in the club’s recent […]

2 months ago

BREAKING Former Premier League referee David Coote has been sentenced to a nine-month suspended prison sentence, and given a sexual harm prevention order lasting 10 years, as reported by BBC News. More to follow

2 months ago

It comes after weeks of tension with US President Donald Trump Danish army rules would require their soldiers to “to shoot first and ask questions later” if Greenland was invaded. As reported in The Telegraph, the Danish defence ministry have confirmed that a 1952 rule of engagement — requiring an “immediate” military response to any […]

2 months ago

He had been linked with a switch to Old Trafford One of the names rumoured to be in the running to take over from Ruben Amorim at Manchester United has ruled himself out of the selection process. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new first team head coach, following the decision to […]

2 months ago

The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

3 months ago

The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to […]

3 months ago

She played 33 times for her country Former Springboks Women captain Lusanda Dumke has passed away following a battle with a rare gastric cancer. Dumke was capped 33 times by South Africa and was named SA Rugby’s Women’s Rugby Player of the Year in 2022. She captained her country on three occasions. Her club side […]

3 months ago

BREAKING Former professional footballer Joey Barton has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for 18 months, for a series of offensive social media posts he made last year, as reported by BBC News. If any other offence is committed by Barton within the next 18-months he will be brought back into court, added […]

3 months ago

BREAKING British actor Jill Freud has passed away at the age of 98, her daughter has confirmed. Freud is best known for appearing in the beloved Christmas film Love Actually, where she featured as the housekeeper in Hugh Grant’s Downing Street. The role was Freud’s last in a long acting career. Freud’s death was confirmed […]

4 months ago

Scotland secured qualification last night A player who has represented for England before at international level may potentially switch his allegiance to Scotland in order to appear at next summer’s World Cup. Scotland secured automatic qualification for the North American tournament with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening, thanks […]

4 months ago

BREAKING Former UFC star Godofredo Pepey has been found dead in a Florida prison aged 38. The Brazilian MMA fighter, whose real name is Godofredo Castro de Oliveira, was in prison awaiting trial after he was accused of domestic violence towards his wife Samara Mello. He was arrested in June of this year. According to […]

4 months ago

BREAKING The International Olympic Committee has moved closer to the implementation of a blanket ban on all transgender women from women’s sport, according to Sky News. Movement towards a potential ban comes after members of the IOC were given a presentation by Olympic medical chief Dr Jane Thornton last week. It highlighted potential advantages that […]

4 months ago

The Hurricane made landfall yesterday The entire Caribbean nation of Jamaica has been declared a “disaster area” following the arrival of Hurricane Melissa. The island, stretching 4,240 square miles, is the largest island to be affected by the Category 5 storm so far, and according to reports at least three people have been killed. Melissa […]

5 months ago

Bruno has played for the Red Devils since 2020 Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has a clause in his contract that could see him leave the club for a surprisingly cheap price, according to a report from BBC Sport. The Portuguese international star made clear his commitment to Manchester United this summer as he turned […]

5 months ago

History in the making Fans of the iconic “Heroes” chocolate box can look forward to the start of an exciting new era this Christmas, as Cadbury begin the process of rolling out paper tubs of the sweets for the first time ever. The new boxes are currently limited to select Tesco stores, meaning that those […]

5 months ago

BREAKING Two people have been arrested as suspects in connection with the theft of jewellery from Paris’ Louvre museum, according to reports in the French media, via BBC News. Renowned French outlet Le Parisien have reported that two people were arrested while trying to board a flight at Charles de Gaulle Airport on Saturday evening. […]

5 months ago

Man City played La Liga side Villarreal on Tuesday evening Manchester City have paid tribute to a supporter who tragically passed away a matter of hours before the Premier League side played Villarreal in the Champions League. The fan, named by the club as Guy Bradshaw, was found dead in Spain after travelling to the […]

5 months ago

Construction crews started work on Monday Sections of the White House’s east wing began to be demolished on Monday as part of plans to construct a new golden ballroom. A covered entryway and a number of windows were torn away by construction crews, despite an earlier statement from US President Donald Trump that the £186 […]

5 months ago

‘It was hell’ Iconic Irish TV host Graham Norton has revealed his show’s worst guest in its almost 20-year history. Since its first episode aired back in 2007, the Graham Norton Show has featured a broad range of guests from the very height of Hollywood fame, to up-and-coming local artists and comedians. After resisting naming […]

5 months ago

Trump promised a “cure-all bed” for every American citizen US President Donald Trump has deleted a peculiar video from one of his social media accounts that is said to have made reference to a false “QAnon” conspiracy theory. The now-deleted video included an AI generated clip of Trump making a bizarre promise to provide all […]

6 months ago

‘We’ll move it around a little bit.’ American President Donald Trump has responded to fears over fan safety at next summer’s World Cup by announcing he’s prepared to rearrange fixtures scheduled in places he regards as “unsafe cities.” The 2026 World Cup, widely regarded as the biggest sporting competition on earth, will be hosted by […]

6 months ago

Trump met with the King today Donald Trump is currently in the UK as part of an unprecedented second state visit where he’ll meet with King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. As when any member of the public meets with a member of the British Royal Family, there are always strict rules and etiquette […]

6 months ago

Charlie Kirk was killed in Utah last week A British comedian has faced online criticism for allegedly insensitive comments made in the wake of American political commentator Charlie Kirk’s death last week. 31-year-old Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at a university in the US state of Utah on Wednesday (10 […]

6 months ago

BREAKING Hollywood legend Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89, as first reported in the New York Times. Redford was best known for his performances in iconic movies Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and All The President’s Men. His representative said that Redford passed away at his home in Sundance, Utah. She said […]

6 months ago

‘The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.’ The wife of Charlie Kirk has spoken for the first time since her husband was shot dead in Utah earlier this week. The right-wing political commentator had been speaking at an event at a Utah university when he was killed. As […]

6 months ago

The doctor was absent for a period of eight minutes A doctor left a patient under anaesthetic on an operating table so they could go and have sex with a nurse in another room, according to a medical tribunal that was first reported on by the BBC. The doctor involved, who has been named as […]

6 months ago

The comments have been labelled as ‘disgusting’ An American news broadcaster has fired one of its political analysts over comments made about Charlie Kirk in the moments after his death on Wednesday (10 September), per Variety. Right-wing commentator Kirk was shot by a so-far-unknown gunman during an event at a Utah university yesterday, leaving much […]

7 months ago

News of her arrest emerged yesterday A GoFundMe account set up in support of a young British woman jailed in Dubai has been removed from the fundraising platform. Liverpool local Mia O’Brien has been arrested and is currently being held in Dubai’s city centre jail for an unspecified offence. The only information about the arrest […]

7 months ago

‘I want to try and get to Heaven’ Donald Trump supporters have been receiving emails that ask them to make financial contributions to help the 47th President get to heaven, per reports in The Independent and Newsweek. The emails request that supporters make a small donation of just $15 with a subject line that reads […]

7 months ago

The footballer already has a net worth of €257 million Football superstar Neymar Jr is set to receive a huge injection of cash from an anonymous billionaire, per a report in the Brazilian press. Now 33, Neymar is considered one of the greatest players in football history. He won the Champions League with Barcelona back […]

7 months ago

BREAKING Italian billionaire and fashion designer Giorgio Armani has passed away at the age of 91. A statement has been made on behalf of Armani’s family and the many employees at the iconic fashion brand he founded. It reads: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving […]

7 months ago

BREAKING Multiple people were injured in a horrific crash involving a double-decker bus in London this morning. The crash occurred just outside of the city’s busy Victoria station, on Victoria Street, and involved the London bus mounting the pavement. An air ambulance had to be dispatched just after 8am. Authorities have since confirmed the extent […]

7 months ago

They’re said to be planning to create a “New World Order” The political leaders of China, North Korea and Russia stood together at a military parade earlier today where they sent a startling message to the West. The lavish event was one of the largest military parades ever hosted in Chinese history was organised to […]

7 months ago

He announced his arrest yesterday. Lawyers representing comedy writer Graham Linehan say they are considering legal action against London’s Metropolitan Police after the Father Ted creator was arrested. Linehan was intercepted by five officers at Heathrow airport on Monday and arrested over messages he posted online that are alleged to have incited violence against transgender […]

7 months ago

‘Everyone’s happy’ Former X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has shared a rare photo with his 11-year-old son Eric, promoting an explosion of heartwarming comments from fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simon Cowell (@simoncowell) The 65-year-old is in the process of filming the semi-finals of hit show America’s Got Talent and it […]

7 months ago

‘Public executions are Biblical. Therefore public executions are good’ US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is best known for accidentally including a journalist in a Whatsapp chat where state secrets were being discussed. The politician, who identifies as a Christian nationalist, has made headlines around the world again this week after The Guardian exposed a number […]

7 months ago

He was found unresponsive at his home in Liverpool A Liverpool bodybuilder who gained a notorious reputation for touching men’s muscles without their consent has been found dead by police. Akinwale Arobieke, who was widely known as ‘Purple Aki’, was found dead at his home near Princess Park in Liverpool at 8.30pm yesterday. A police […]

7 months ago

He passed away on Friday A bullfighter was gored to death at Lisbon’s Campo Pequeno bullring on Friday (22 August). The event, which took place in front of 7,000 people, was bullfighter Manuel Maria Trindade’s first ever performance in the ring. A video of the incident shows Trindade hestitate as a 1500lb bull charges towards him. […]

7 months ago

She passed away on Friday. A 23-year-old Ukrainian citizen has been stabbed to death in the US state of North Carolina, where she had been living in refuge following the Russian invasion of her home country. Iryna Zarutska had recently moved to Charlotte in hope of finding a “new beginning” away from her war-torn home […]

7 months ago

‘I do not believe he died by suicide’ A former associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has disputed the official cause of death attributed to the disgraced financier. Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in a sex-trafficking scheme, made the claims last month during recorded talks with officials from the Trump administration. […]

7 months ago

Apparently she’s not at all embarrassed A bride-to-be is about to have a hilarious last name – but insists she is “excited” and “not embarrassed”. Brooke Marshall, 29, is set to marry her fiancé, Jake Hornibrook, 29, a fuel operations worker, in April 2026 – six years after they met during their last month of […]

7 months ago

Taylor had 250,000 followers on TikTok Malik Taylor, best known for posting parody POV videos on TikTok, has passed away aged 28. News of Taylor’s death was announced by his business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi at Austin Peay State University. Their statement paid tribute to how the TikToker was “always bringing laughter, joy and a warm smile […]

7 months ago

“Every night, I make sure he’s asleep before I close my eyes.” A video of a homeless man slowly rocking his dog to sleep has gone viral on social media. The man says his dog has always struggled to adapt to life on the streets because of the noise. He said: “When I first got […]

7 months ago

It comes weeks after she was in a controversial documentary Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been banned from the social media platform Instagram. The 26-year-old former OnlyFans creator is best known for a reported stunt that saw her sleep with more than 1,000 men in a single day, and first shot to online fame […]

7 months ago

‘Famine in Gaza is entirely man-made’ The presence of famine in Gaza has been confirmed for the first time by a UN-backed body responsible for monitoring food security. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Initiative (IPC) — who work with the UN to gauge and monitor malnutrition levels — released a 59-page report earlier this morning […]

7 months ago

She welcomed the child with her partner, Jake Bongiovi. Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has shared the exciting news that she has welcomed her first child. The 21-year-old has adopted a baby girl. She announced the news on Instagram today. The actor wrote: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” the […]

7 months ago