Charlie Herbert

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Charlie is a politics writer for JOE and The London Economic. Having previously covered everything from Eurovision and the general election to the Rugby World Cup and the Brits - along with a spell in charge of the famous JOE Friday Pub Quiz - he's since moved over to focusing on politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Now content editor at The London Economic, Charlie continues to be a contributor to JOE's political content. Away from matters of Trump and Starmer, he has a keen interest in pretty much every sport, and is a regular guest on the FootballJOE Quiz - with varying degrees of success!

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  • Shakira faces eight years behind bars as judge orders trial

    Shakira faces eight years behind bars as judge orders trial

    Shakira rejected a plea deal earlier this year Shakira could be sentenced to eight years in prison after Spanish courts ordered her to stand trial for tax evasion. The Colombian music star, 45, could face up to eight years in prison if she is found guilty. Shakira has stringently denied the accusations. The pop superstar, […]

    4 years ago

  • Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ slammed for ‘disrespectful’ Jeffrey Dahmer lyric

    Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ slammed for ‘disrespectful’ Jeffrey Dahmer lyric

    ‘Dark Horse’ isn’t the only song that mentions Dahmer People are criticising Katy Perry for a lyric in her song ‘Dark Horse’ that mentions infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Dahmer has been trending on social media ever since Netflix dropped their latest series, ‘Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’, a dramatization of his life and crimes […]

    4 years ago

  • Brit dad splits with Ukrainian refugee he left his family for

    Brit dad splits with Ukrainian refugee he left his family for

    He accused her of  ‘angry and aggressive’ behaviour A dad-of-two who started a relationship with a Ukrainian refugee after he and his long-term partner took her in has dumped her following an argument. Earlier this year, Tony Garnett, 30, left the mother of his two daughters – who he had been with for eight years […]

    4 years ago

  • Jeremy Corbyn plays ‘Doom’ mod that lets players re-kill Margaret Thatcher

    Jeremy Corbyn plays ‘Doom’ mod that lets players re-kill Margaret Thatcher

    The game’s creator shared pictures of Corbyn giving it a go Jeremy Corbyn has tried his hand at a video game mod that lets players re-kill Margaret Thatcher in the form of a demonic villain. Created by Jim Purvis, Thatcher’s Techbase is a modded version of Doom and pits players against the former prime minister. […]

    4 years ago

  • Gary Neville says Liz Truss is ‘taking the mick’ with ‘immoral’ tax cuts for rich

    Gary Neville says Liz Truss is ‘taking the mick’ with ‘immoral’ tax cuts for rich

    Neville is speaking at the Labour party conference on Monday Gary Neville has launched a scathing attack on Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and the Tory government, labelling the tax cuts announced last week as “immoral.” On Friday, Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his so-called ‘mini-budget’ which was labelled as “unashamedly for the rich” and roundly criticised by […]

    4 years ago

  • House of the Dragon fans are only just realising actor has a super famous dad

    House of the Dragon fans are only just realising actor has a super famous dad

    It’s not just his dad who’s famous ‘House of the Dragon’ fans are realising that one of the new actors in the show has got some pretty impressive acting heritage in his family. The HBO series has reached its halfway point, with episode six of ten airing on Sunday night. This means we’re getting the […]

    4 years ago

  • CrossFit group jogging past restaurant sparks mass panic and everyone starts running

    CrossFit group jogging past restaurant sparks mass panic and everyone starts running

    It is thought the diners thought the CrossFit group was about to rob them Footage from a restaurant in Brazil has shown the moment that a CrossFit group managed to spark mass panic as they went ran past a restaurant. On Saturday (24 September) CCTV from Cervejaria Alphaiate bar captured people sat in the establishment’s […]

    4 years ago

  • James Bond producers explain exactly what they’re looking for in the next 007

    James Bond producers explain exactly what they’re looking for in the next 007

    A decision isn’t going to be coming for a while though The James Bond producers have opened up about the kind of 007 they will be looking for in the next film. Daniel Craig is widely credited for being the most emotionally complex Bond there has been. Whilst maintaining the masculinity of the character, Craig […]

    4 years ago

  • Ukraine prisoner of war shows shocking toll Russian captivity had on his body

    Ukraine prisoner of war shows shocking toll Russian captivity had on his body

    The defence ministry accused Russia of ‘continuing the legacy of Nazism’ The Ukraine defence ministry has shared shocking pictures which reveal the toll Russian captivity has had on a soldier’s body. The ministry shared two pictures on Twitter on Friday, which show Mykhailo Dianov before and after his time as a prisoner of war. In […]

    4 years ago

  • At least 50 dead after eighth day of anti-hijab protests in Iran, report says

    At least 50 dead after eighth day of anti-hijab protests in Iran, report says

    Protests have been taking place across Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini At least 50 people have been killed after day eight of anti-hijab protests in Iran, according to a report from a human rights group. For the last week, women have been taking to the streets in the country and burning their hijabs […]

    4 years ago

  • Bill Gates released swarm of mosquitos into audience while talking about malaria

    Bill Gates released swarm of mosquitos into audience while talking about malaria

    ‘There’s no reason only poor people should have the experience’ Bill Gates once released a swarm of mosquitoes on an audience he was speaking to about the dangers of malaria. At a TED conference in 2009, the Microsoft co-founder thought of an innovative way to get his point across to the audience. Gates was making […]

    4 years ago

  • Lewis Capaldi has BBC Breakfast viewers in tears with most outrageous sex jokes yet

    Lewis Capaldi has BBC Breakfast viewers in tears with most outrageous sex jokes yet

    What a guy Lewis Capaldi had BBC Breakfast viewers in stitches thanks to his appearance on the show on Saturday, and left Naga Munchetty speechless. The ‘Forget Me’ singer was on the news morning show with hosts Naga and Charlie Stayt, and he didn’t tone down his classic brand of cheeky humour. The highlight of […]

    4 years ago

  • Star Wars’ James Earl Jones retires from voicing Darth Vader

    Star Wars’ James Earl Jones retires from voicing Darth Vader

    One of the most iconic voices in cinema has called it a day James Earl Jones is stepping back from his role voicing Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise. The 91-year-old actor first voiced the iconic villain in the original 1977 film, with Vader being physically portrayed by David Prowse. Jones went on to […]

    4 years ago

  • Landlord breaks into tenant’s home and rips out bathroom because of owed rent

    Landlord breaks into tenant’s home and rips out bathroom because of owed rent

    The entire bathroom – let that sink in A landlord has admitted to ripping out a tenant’s entire bathroom because they hadn’t paid their rent. Terrence Kermode tore out the toilet, sink and bathroom fittings from his own rental property over the outstanding rent and bills. Mold Magistrates Court heard that this was a ‘moment […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 313

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 313

    Brought to you by The O2 Premium I want a good clean quiz everyone, no gouging, no punches below the belt Afternoon everyone, I hope you’re well. Boxing fans it’s getting closer now – Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr., the next episode in a boxing saga. This isn’t just two fighters taking each other […]

    4 years ago

  • Teen famous for tracking Elon Musk’s jet has been banned from Facebook

    Teen famous for tracking Elon Musk’s jet has been banned from Facebook

    Meta clearly disapproves of @ElonJet A student who has risen to fame by tracking Elon Musk’s private jet flights has been banned from Facebook. Sweeney hit the news earlier this year thanks to his Twitter account @ElonJet, which told followers where Musk’s private jet was taking off from and landing at any given time. But […]

    4 years ago

  • Alcohol duty frozen in Mini-Budget meaning pints are set to be cheaper

    Alcohol duty frozen in Mini-Budget meaning pints are set to be cheaper

    Perhaps the only good thing announced in the mini-budget The Conservatives have scrapped the proposed increases in alcohol duty as part of the mini-Budget plans announced today. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng said that alcohol duty will freeze from next year, saving Brits 7p on a pint of beer. The duty freeze will come into place from February 2023. […]

    4 years ago

  • Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses’ John Squire in supergroup talks, singer confirms

    Liam Gallagher and Stone Roses’ John Squire in supergroup talks, singer confirms

    ‘If he’s got any tunes that need singing, I’m the boy’ Liam Gallagher has confirmed he is in talks with John Squire about joining forces as a supergroup. The former Oasis front man first floated the idea of linking up with Squire when he brought the former Stone Roses guitarist out for his two Knebworth […]

    4 years ago

  • Adam Levine says ‘no hot chicks’ listen to heavy metal

    Adam Levine says ‘no hot chicks’ listen to heavy metal

    Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Maroon 5 frontman doesn’t seem to hold metal fans in high esteem Leaked messages from Adam Levine to an Instagram model see him claim that “no hot chicks” listen to metal. The Maroon 5 singer has had to deny allegations from model Sumner Stroh that he had an affair with her, […]

    4 years ago

  • Rylan Clark was hospitalised with two heart failures after marriage breakdown

    Rylan Clark was hospitalised with two heart failures after marriage breakdown

    ‘It was like my body shut down’ Rylan Clark has spoken about how he suffered two heart failures following the breakdown of his marriage. The television and radio star split from his husband Dan Neal last year after six years together, and has bravely revealed the toll it took on him physically and emotionally. Speaking […]

    4 years ago

  • Margot Robbie was ‘mortified’ by leaked Barbie photos

    Margot Robbie was ‘mortified’ by leaked Barbie photos

    ‘I was like, this is the most humiliating moment of my life’ Last summer, the internet was left stunned when photos emerged of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in a remarkable pair of bright neon pink outfits. Yes, the first pictures had been caught of the pair filming for the Barbie movie, and many couldn’t […]

    4 years ago

  • Meghan Markle branded a ‘manipulative bully who got found out’

    Meghan Markle branded a ‘manipulative bully who got found out’

    Zac Goldsmith’s brother has weighed in – finally, the opinion we’re after Financier Ben Goldsmith has claimed that people dislike Meghan Markle because she is a “manipulative bully.” Goldsmith – who is the brother of member of the House of Lords, Zac – made a series of baseless allegations against the Duchess of Sussex in […]

    4 years ago

  • Matthew McConaughey opens up about being blackmailed into sex at the age of 15

    Matthew McConaughey opens up about being blackmailed into sex at the age of 15

    ‘I’m not gonna let it beat me’ Matthew McConaughey has opened up about his experience of being blackmailed into having sex at the age of just 15. McConaughey had previously discussed the traumatic experience in his 2020 memoir Greenlights. Now, he has bravely discussed the incident further in a recent appearance on a podcast. Speaking […]

    4 years ago

  • Mark Zuckerberg has lost more than half his fortune this year

    Mark Zuckerberg has lost more than half his fortune this year

    Facebook’s rebrand into Meta has been dreadful for the company Mark Zuckerberg has fallen down a ranking of the world’s wealthiest people after losing half his fortune – get the violins out. The Meta owner has plummeted to 20th place on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, leaving him in 14th place on the index, his lowest position […]

    4 years ago

  • Gogglebox viewers left angry over coverage of Queen’s death

    Gogglebox viewers left angry over coverage of Queen’s death

    ‘I want to escape Mourn Hub please’ Some viewers of Friday night’s episode of Gogglebox were left angry and annoyed with the programmes’ coverage of the Queen’s death. Since its inception, the show has become famous for capturing how people react to some of the biggest current affairs and news stories of recent years, whether […]

    4 years ago

  • David Beckham ‘refused MP offer’ to jump Queen queue

    David Beckham ‘refused MP offer’ to jump Queen queue

    He believed his grandad wouldn’t have approved David Beckham turned down an offer from an MP to skip the lengthy queue for the Queen’s coffin and chose to wait more than 12 hours instead to pay his respects. The former footballer queued with the rest of the public at 2am on Friday morning, eventually entering […]

    4 years ago

  • Man tackled to the ground after running at Queen’s coffin

    Man tackled to the ground after running at Queen’s coffin

    The troubling incident happened overnight A man has been arrested after charging at the Queen’s coffin during the vigil in London. The disturbing incident happened on Friday night as thousands queued for hours to walk past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as it lies in state in Westminster Hall. Footage shared online appears to show the […]

    4 years ago

  • Two women ‘sexually assaulted in Queen queue’ by man

    Two women ‘sexually assaulted in Queen queue’ by man

    He allegedly exposed himself to people in the queue A court has heard how two women were allegedly sexually assaulted as they waited in the queue to see the Queen’s coffin lying in state. Adio Adeshine allegedly exposed himself to mourners stood near Victoria Tower Gardens on Wednesday evening, just after the first members of […]

    4 years ago

  • David Beckham cries as he walks past Queen’s coffin

    David Beckham cries as he walks past Queen’s coffin

    The former footballer had queued for more than 12 hours David Beckham appeared emotional as he prepared to walk past the Queen’s coffin in Westminster Hall on Friday afternoon. After queuing since 2am in the morning, the 47-year-old solemnly paid his respects to Her Majesty, and seemed visibly emotional as he wiped the corner of […]

    4 years ago

  • Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves and Martin Scorsese are teaming up for blockbuster series

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Keanu Reeves and Martin Scorsese are teaming up for blockbuster series

    What a collab Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio will be working together for a television series, it has been confirmed. Reeves is set to star in limited series Devil in the White City, with DiCaprio and Scorsese working as executive producers on the project. The eight-episode series is expected to premiere on Hulu in […]

    4 years ago

  • Dildos and lube left scattered over motorway after lorry crash

    Dildos and lube left scattered over motorway after lorry crash

    ‘That’ll plug up traffic for a while’ A lorry crash in the US has left dildos and lube strewn across a motorway. The I40 in Oklahoma, USA, was forced to close for several hours after a lorry carrying boxes of dildos and lube crashed, scattering the sex-themed merchandise across the motorway. Fortunately, no one was injured […]

    4 years ago

  • The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 312

    The JOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 312

    Happy Friday everyone Another week comes swinging around and I hope we’re all doing okay. This has certainly been a week like no other. Whether you’re doing this quiz on your phone in a queue at Westminster, or at home with all news turned off, we’re once again here for you no matter what. Just […]

    4 years ago

  • Pet kangaroo killed owner and stood over body stopping paramedics from saving him

    Pet kangaroo killed owner and stood over body stopping paramedics from saving him

    The kangaroo had to be euthanised A man in Australia has been killed after he was attacked by a kangaroo he had been keeping as a pet since it was a joey. On Sunday, 11 September, local alpaca breeder Peter Eades was found by a family member at his home in Redmond, Western Australia, having sustained “serious […]

    4 years ago

  • Butcher pokes fun at monarch’s fingers by selling ‘King Charles III’ sausages

    Butcher pokes fun at monarch’s fingers by selling ‘King Charles III’ sausages

    It’s not the only time the butcher has joked about Charles’ fingers A butcher in New Zealand has poked fun at King Charles’ fingers by selling ‘sausage fingers’ named after the monarch following his ascension to the throne. King Charles III officially ascended to the throne on Saturday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth […]

    4 years ago