Lum Haliti

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Lum is a Trending Writer at JOE since 2025, covering trending global news, from world politics to arts and entertainment, occasionally sports. He has worked as a writer/journalist for over thirteen years, covering sports and world news in print media, online and television, in that order. He is a big film enthusiast with a profound interest in world cinema.

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  • Brooklyn Beckham takes swipe at family in ‘exploitative’ World Cup advert

    Brooklyn Beckham takes swipe at family in ‘exploitative’ World Cup advert

    After he cut ties with his family After their eldest son Brooklyn featured in the ad for delivery service DoorDash, David and Victoria Beckham have been left upset, according to reports. In the advert, as he’s seen smirking, Brooklyn says: “You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home… It’s a […]

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  • Why do Japan play in blue despite the colour not featuring on their flag

    Why do Japan play in blue despite the colour not featuring on their flag

    It seems there’s a reason for it While many countries competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wear the colours that reflect their nation’s flag, this is not the case with the team of Japan. The Japanese national football team wear the blue shirts that are instantly recongisable. Brazil wear yellow and green, England wear […]

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  • FIFA slammed for ‘embarrassing’ response to empty seats at World Cup

    FIFA slammed for ‘embarrassing’ response to empty seats at World Cup

    Some called it ‘laughable’ After FIFA responded to criticism for the empty seats which have been visible in the first few days at the World Cup, its response has been slammed as “embarrassing” online. As football’s most awaited tournament is starting to build in momentum, each host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now […]

    3 days ago

  • Helen Mirren drops F bomb when asked if she’d ever work with Tom Hardy again

    Helen Mirren drops F bomb when asked if she’d ever work with Tom Hardy again

    Not even trying to hide it Actress Helen Mirren was asked about Tom Hardy, her co-star in the streaming series MobLand, as she revealed if she’d work with him in the future. Hardy, 48, seems to have departed from the show after reported friction with producers. As she posted a picture of Hardy on social […]

    4 days ago

  • UK Foreign Office warns Brits about popular holiday destination in latest update

    UK Foreign Office warns Brits about popular holiday destination in latest update

    It advised to ‘stay aware of your surroundings’ Brits have been urged to remain vigilant and take any safety steps that are necessary regarding travelling, as the Foreign Office has updated its website on Thursday. When heading abroad, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides travel advice about the risks you may face. As […]

    4 days ago

  • El Niño has officially arrived and it could bring unprecedented weather

    El Niño has officially arrived and it could bring unprecedented weather

    Brace yourselves Scientists in the US have said that the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures, known as “El Niño” has officially arrived and it’s happening. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), El Niño conditions are now under way in the tropical Pacific. This comes as sea surface […]

    5 days ago

  • Young newlywed couple who died ‘suddenly’ in marital home to be buried together

    Young newlywed couple who died ‘suddenly’ in marital home to be buried together

    They both died within days Just days apart and a month after their wedding, a young couple in their 20s passed away. The couple, Adam Hencek, 23, and his husband Tomas Fueller died both within the same week. Hencek died last Tuesday while his husband Fueller died on Friday evening, it has been revealed. According […]

    5 days ago

  • Pop star reveals she’s pregnant with first baby with bandmate

    Pop star reveals she’s pregnant with first baby with bandmate

    An onstage reveal As she showed off her baby bump live onstage, a pop star has revealed that she’s expecting her first baby with her bandmate. Michelle Zauner of pop band Japanese Breakfast has revealed that she and her guitarist husband Peter Bradley were set to be parents. Earlier this week, as she took to […]

    5 days ago

  • Here’s all the new World Cup rules – and why they’ll bring absolute chaos

    Here’s all the new World Cup rules – and why they’ll bring absolute chaos

    Football fans are in for a dramatic summer At this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the number of national teams that are competing is not the only major change. That is because there have also been a few rule alterations which will make a huge difference in this year’s World Cup. The International Football Association Board […]

    6 days ago

  • Fan favourite item returns as McDonald’s reveals new World Cup menu

    Fan favourite item returns as McDonald’s reveals new World Cup menu

    Football fans are in for a treat In the UK, every six weeks McDonald’s changes up its menu and adds something new. Whether that’s an entirely new item or a return of a discontinued favourite, these changes can get a bit confusing. There have already been some very exciting additions, including the launch of the […]

    1 week ago

  • Record breaking sum referees set to earn at World Cup

    Record breaking sum referees set to earn at World Cup

    How much Prem refs will earn revealed The amount that referees at the FIFA World Cup could earn for officiating games has been revealed. The refs, of which 52 were selected by FIFA, receive a basic salary for up to six weeks’ work in the first ever 48-team tournament. As FIFA want to have the […]

    1 week ago

  • Jamie Laing slammed for trying to have sex with wife weeks after giving birth

    Jamie Laing slammed for trying to have sex with wife weeks after giving birth

    It stirred quite the controversy online As she admitted on his podcast that he tried to have sex with his wife Sophie Habboo just weeks after giving birth, Jamie Laing has now come under fire in social media. On the NewlyParents podcast following the birth of their baby Ziggy, Jamie admitted that he “tried to […]

    1 week ago

  • ‘Godzilla’ El Niño predicted to cause global chaos, UN warns

    ‘Godzilla’ El Niño predicted to cause global chaos, UN warns

    The UK is also at risk Experts have warned the world about the incoming “Godzilla” or “Super Duper” El Niño, which they say is expected to be one of the worst in human history. The new El Niño will set weather around the world off kilter into 2027, scientists have warned, as heatwave conditions could […]

    1 week ago

  • One simple exercise can slash risk of early death, new study finds

    One simple exercise can slash risk of early death, new study finds

    You should do just one thing A new major study which has tracked over 140,000 people has found that you can reduce early death risk in one simple way. British Journal of Sports Medicine published the findings which indicate that regular resistance exercise is linked to lower mortality rates across a range of major diseases. […]

    1 week ago

  • All the animals shortlisted to feature on new banknotes

    All the animals shortlisted to feature on new banknotes

    Some are excluded The public can have their say on which creatures feature on future banknotes, as eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted to appear. On the next series of Bank of England notes, the wildlife beauty contest gives the colourful kingfisher and common frog an equal chance of a place. Earlier this […]

    1 week ago

  • All the reviews for Clarkson’s Farm Series 5 as audience favourite returns

    All the reviews for Clarkson’s Farm Series 5 as audience favourite returns

    It seems people are divided The new season of Clarkson’s Farm focuses on Jeremy Clarkson’s efforts to modernise Diddly Squat Farm, as he deals with major farming challenges, a changing political landscape, and the growing demands of running his new pub. Season 5 of the documentary reality series begins after a health scare forces Jeremy […]

    1 week ago

  • Major energy firm to pay out millions to customers after rule breaches

    Major energy firm to pay out millions to customers after rule breaches

    It follows a crackdown by the regulator Following regulator Ofgem’s finding that vulnerable customers were left at a “risk of harm” due to the supplier’s poor monitoring of households on prepayment meters, a major firm has agreed to pay out more than £10 million. According to Ofgem, the firm’s inadequate oversight of prepayment meter customers […]

    1 week ago

  • Three dead after Royal Navy helicopter crashes into UK field

    Three dead after Royal Navy helicopter crashes into UK field

    BREAKING Three people have died after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in the UK early this morning. Emergency services swarmed this morning to the scene of a helicopter crash this morning which caused several roads to be closed. Devon and Cornwall Police said multiple crews are in the area after the helicopter went down at […]

    1 week ago

  • Here’s why French fans riot – even when their team wins

    Here’s why French fans riot – even when their team wins

    It’s now an infamous tradition Following Paris Saint-Germain’s win in the Champions League final against Arsenal on Saturday, at least 780 people across France were arrested with more than 450 in custody, as football fans clashed with police. A person was found dead after an accident on Paris’s ring road, which rioters tried to block […]

    2 weeks ago

  • KSI revealed heartbreaking reason why he is leaving Sidemen before announcement

    KSI revealed heartbreaking reason why he is leaving Sidemen before announcement

    He was open about it KSI leaving Sidemen is looking quite real, even if some fans are thinking it could be a forfeit or a stunt. The 32-year-old social media star confirmed through his team that he was leaving the YouTube collective, which includes Vikkstar123 (Vikram ‘Vik’ Singh Bar), Zerkaa (Joshua Bradley), Miniminter (Simon Minter), […]

    2 weeks ago

  • At least 14 people killed and dozens injured in massive Russian strikes on Ukraine

    At least 14 people killed and dozens injured in massive Russian strikes on Ukraine

    Russia said it achieved its “strike objectives” At least 13 people across Ukraine have been killed following a Russian missile and drone attack, in Tuesday’s early hours. Among the dead, nine of them were from Dnipro and four from the capital, Kyiv. According to authorities, this marks one of Russia’s largest attacks on Ukraine in […]

    2 weeks ago

  • UK fashion retailer closing all stores as it falls into liquidation

    UK fashion retailer closing all stores as it falls into liquidation

    There goes another one A British fashion retailer is preparing to shut 15 branches across the country as it faces liquidation. After liquidators were brought in on May 26, “Everything Must Go” sales are now taking place at multiple locations. The clothing chain, which operates 15 outlets across the country, stocks men’s and women’s fashion. […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Reason for the bruises on Donald Trump’s hands revealed

    Reason for the bruises on Donald Trump’s hands revealed

    Sounds like we’ve heard that before The reason why US President Donald Trump has bruising on his hands has been revealed again, following a new health test. The bruises on Trump’s hands have drawn widespread attention in recent months, and they’ve sparked speculation about his health. On May 29, a new report on Trump’s health […]

    2 weeks ago

  • All the free agents available to clubs this summer

    All the free agents available to clubs this summer

    Where are they heading next? With the summer transfer window now approaching, clubs are able to negotiate pre-contracts for European players whose deals expire after this season. Last year, players like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kevin De Bruyne were among the big names who ran down their contracts and joined new clubs upon expiration of their […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Why is Luke Littler being booed by darts fans?

    Why is Luke Littler being booed by darts fans?

    Here’s how it all started Luke Littler exacted revenge on Luke Humphries and regained the Premier League on Thursday in one of the competition’s greatest finals, as he produced one of his finest displays. The darts world champion was left in tears after the repeat of the previous two finals, as the sport’s best players […]

    2 weeks ago

  • Is this the moment that could start WW3 as Russia hits NATO member with drones

    Is this the moment that could start WW3 as Russia hits NATO member with drones

    The strike marks another escalation The Russian drone strike which hit an apartment building in Romania has been condemned by NATO, since Romania is an alliance member. In the early hours of Friday morning, a Russian drone hit a Romanian block of flats, injuring two people and causing a fire. As per Romanian authorities, the […]

    2 weeks ago

  • UK households urged to put bowls of water on windowsills today

    UK households urged to put bowls of water on windowsills today

    You have probably never heard of this one In the UK, households are being encouraged to place bowls of water on their windowsills today, as high temperatures are not expected to go away soon. The Met Office predicted glorious sunshine over the spring bank holiday weekend, with the heatwave reaching its peak on Monday, with […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Hannah Murray details her psychotic episode after she was drawn into a cult

    Hannah Murray details her psychotic episode after she was drawn into a cult

    ‘I made terrible choices’ Retired actress Hannah Murray has opened up about her personal life, revealing that she once had a psychotic episode that landed her in hospital. The incident happened after she spent time in a wellness cult, the former actress revealed. As she looked back at the time she was drawn into a […]

    3 weeks ago

  • STI that can show no symptoms hits record high

    STI that can show no symptoms hits record high

    Alarming numbers in the UK A record high of a sexually transmitted disease has been reached in the UK, with thousands of cases reported. The alarming thing about it? It can have no symptoms. The statement issued by the Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) confirmed that two health conditions reached the highest levels […]

    3 weeks ago

  • New York’s mayor knows more about football than you – here’s why

    New York’s mayor knows more about football than you – here’s why

    You could argue that he’s the world’s most famous ‘Gooner’ Other than for breaking new ground in politics, with his rise to power as the New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani is also renowned for his lifelong love affair with the beautiful game. Born to Indian parents in Uganda, Mamdani, 34, moved to New York […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Donald Trump’s daughter targeted in assassination plot

    Donald Trump’s daughter targeted in assassination plot

    Images of their home were published US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, was the target of an assassination plot by a terrorist, it has been revealed. As per New York Post, First Daughter Ivanka Trump was the target of a plot by an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) trained terrorist. It was part of a […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Watch: Fighter jet shoots down ‘UFO’ as latest batch of ‘alien files’ released

    Watch: Fighter jet shoots down ‘UFO’ as latest batch of ‘alien files’ released

    It happened only three years ago… As a fresh batch of UFO files that were previously classified has been released, a fighter jet is seen shooting down a suspected unidentified anomalous phenomenon. This comes after the first batch of files were released earlier this month in a huge declassification programme by the US. In the […]

    3 weeks ago

  • The one insult Donald Trump hates more than any other

    The one insult Donald Trump hates more than any other

    A word he’s used to describe journalists US President Donald Trump has revealed that there is an insult that really gets to him, and you’d be surprised at how common the word is. He has been called a “tyrant” and even a “dictator” before, but these are nothing compared to the one insult which he […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Couples warned against Sydney Sweeney ‘sploshing’ trend as heatwave hits UK

    Couples warned against Sydney Sweeney ‘sploshing’ trend as heatwave hits UK

    Make sure you avoid these mistakes As her role in Euphoria continues to go viral one episode after another, Sydney Sweeney has been everywhere in recent weeks. The reason why Sweeney has once again become a major talking point is due to her character, Cassie, taking part in a bit of “sploshing” as part of […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Couples warned against Sydney Sweeney ‘sploshing’ trend as heatwave hits UK

    Couples warned against Sydney Sweeney ‘sploshing’ trend as heatwave hits UK

    Make sure you avoid these mistakes As her role in Euphoria continues to go viral one episode after another, Sydney Sweeney has been everywhere in recent weeks. The reason why Sweeney has once again become a major talking point is due to her character, Cassie, taking part in a bit of “sploshing” as part of […]

    3 weeks ago

  • Prize money for ‘Steroid Olympics’ is revealed – and how it compares to Olympics

    Prize money for ‘Steroid Olympics’ is revealed – and how it compares to Olympics

    The difference is staggering Athletes who are allowed to use performance-enhancing substances without being subject to drug tests are competing in the highly controversial Enhanced Games, also known as the “Steroid Olympics” by some, in Las Vegas this weekend. As the first event is set to take place on May 24, it includes events in […]

    3 weeks ago

  • TV presenter Mike Parry reveals cancer diagnosis live on air

    TV presenter Mike Parry reveals cancer diagnosis live on air

    He revealed how he found out Presenter Mike Parry has revealed live on air that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer, as he opened up about his health. During an appearance on the Storm & Alexis Channel 5 show to discuss the news, Parry said he discovered growths on both his right eye and […]

    3 weeks ago

  • The reason why Prince William supports Aston Villa revealed as they win Europa League

    The reason why Prince William supports Aston Villa revealed as they win Europa League

    He doesn’t support any of the ‘Big Six’ for a reason After three decades, Aston Villa got their hands on a major title, following the Europa League triumph in the final against German side Freiburg on Wednesday. More than 40 years after their Champions League win against Bayern Munich, Villa returned to European success with […]

    3 weeks ago

  • EasyJet boss issues statement on summer jet fuel supplies

    EasyJet boss issues statement on summer jet fuel supplies

    Important update for Brits The boss of EasyJet has issued a statement on concerns around jet fuel supplies this summer. In recent months, much of the talk around the travel industry has been the rising cost of fuel and the number of cancelled flights around the world. As the war in the Middle East continues, […]

    3 weeks ago

  • BBC plans to scrap channels and move shows to YouTube amid licence free overhaul

    BBC plans to scrap channels and move shows to YouTube amid licence free overhaul

    It is set to cut 2,000 jobs In order to make £500m in savings, the BBC has revealed that it could soon close TV channels and move its shows to YouTube. The new BBC director-general, Matt Brittin, warned that “tough choices are unavoidable” and sent an email to staff explaining that the BBC must move […]

    1 month ago