Former pornographer David Sullivan has stepped down from his... position as joint chairman at West Ham United. The fans are delighted. This follows the departure in April of his long-term friend and associate, Karren Brady of The Apprentice and who was vice-chair of the football club. The fans were delighted then, too. Unless legal says otherwise, it seems likely that this Monday, BBC’s Panorama will broadcast what Sullivan describes as: "...factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life are due to be broadcast and published." I covered Sullivan and Brady’s extraordinary relationship in my report ‘Karren Brady’s Dodgy Men’.show more

Thousands of West Ham fans are protesting today. They're... unhappy with how the club is run and have called for chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady to step down.show more

After an incredible and sometimes challenging time in comms... at West Ham United, I’ve been made redundant as part of wider changes - yesterday was my final day. It’s not how I expected it to end, but I’ll always be grateful for the people and the fans that make the Club ⚒️show more

“False allegations don’t ruin lives!" I so often read,... typically posted next to images of powerful men such as Donald Trump, Andrew Tate, Chris Brown, or Brett Kavanaugh; who yes, it must be said, faced serious and credible allegations, and have still evaded justice. But (like so much emanating from the feminist movement), characterising men as Bugatti driving billionaire playboys, as presidents, rock stars, and supreme court justices, is clearly an intellectually dishonest view. Because, the men whose lives are being destroyed by false allegations, you don’t hear about. The working class fathers who are being accused in family courts; stripped of their children, their dignity, friends, and what little finances they once had, are having their lives ruined. This is where the problem resides. And the incentives are there – Just imagine fighting in court for your children, where making such an allegation demands little substantiation, and means you can have access to financial legal aid... Is it so hard to believe that some people would fabricate such stories, if it means they get to keep the thing that matters most to them in life? These incentives, for many, are impossible to ignore; and if we were honest about it, I'm sure it would cross your mind too, if placed in such a desperate position. I recently had a particularly brave and inspiring mother, tap me on the shoulder after hearing me talk at an event about male suicide, to tell me about her son. He was accused at university, by a vindictive, narcissistic, abusive ex girlfriend; and despite no credible evidence whatsoever, he was taken out of student accommodation, isolated, abandoned by his friends, convicted in the court of public opinion, and shunned by all those around him. Due process was abandoned, and he proclaimed his innocence right up until taking his own life. Was his life not destroyed? What about the lives of those who loved him? His story is one I hear often too. I see false allegations compared to “being struck by lighting”, with some nonsense claim of "0.000001%." Well, if such a claim was true, then why do I seem to get contacted by a man who’s “been struck by lightening” every single week? Also, this woozle statistic of 0.00001% derives from a study from the Crown Prosecution Service, that found only 0.62% of rape cases in the UK ended in a prosecution for a falsely made accusation. But we know that criminal prosecution rates are a dreadful barometer to measure real life instances of sexual violence, and yet the people who rightly expose such statistical sleight of hands for rape, then become the first to play that card of obfuscation for false allegations. It's absurd. The claims around false accusations are, at best, a naive manipulation of the truth, and at worse, intentionally emboldening a problem that hurts men, as well as women who are legitimate victims of sexual violence. Yes. Women lie. So do men. And for as long as certain accusations shall evade the appropriate level of scrutiny, and due process, or be incentivised in family courts with child custody wins, and legal aid – they will always be a reality. These men, never spoken about in the media, are to whom we should turn our attention; not the rich and powerful, but the economically disadvantaged and disenfranchised. Working men and fathers, and young men so hastily judged in the court of public opinion; who are stripped of everything that matters most to them, their lives so unjustly crushed, decimated, and worse. Turn your attention to them, and ignore those who present this phenomena as some kind of "lightning strike event", which it is not, and never has been.show more

Newsom’s Past Affair Partner Drops Bombshell Vanity Fair Piece... Gavin Newsom is facing renewed scrutiny as the woman at the center of his 2007 affair — Ruby Rippey-Gibney — prepares to share her side in an upcoming Vanity Fair story. In past interviews, Newsom admitted the personal failings, saying: “I want to make it clear that everything you’ve heard and read is true, and I am deeply sorry.” He also addressed his alcohol use at the time: “My problems with alcohol are not an excuse for my personal lapses in judgment… I will be a better person without alcohol in my life.” (Video: AI) The full interview and report will be published in Vanity Fair in the coming weeks/months. Old scandals resurfacing as Newsom eyes higher office. What do you think — will this impact his political future?show more

Pope Leo XIV was in Naples today for the... veneration of San Gennaro and to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. My eldest daughter Rafaella was also in Naples as she was there on a Catholic hen party with her good friend that is getting married this Summer. They had just got the wedding veil in Naples and the Pope was passing through the streets of Naples. As he was passing, they called out from the crowd to the Holy Father and asked if he would bless the veil. This is what happened. The girls are delighted and what a lovely thing to do for the promotion of the Catholic sacrament of matrimony;show more

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane posted a video on... Instagram showing a man who allegedly spat on his vehicle and then told him and his friend, "You people don’t belong here." "This cyclist was riding his bike past my vehicle and decided to spit on it as he rode by. I then confronted him as he tried to deny the claim. Luckily, a friend of mine who was driving in the area pulled over to intervene in our conversation. This gentleman then proceeded to tell my friend and me, and I quote, 'You people don't belong here.' It's incredibly disappointing that there are still people like this today."show more

This is another joke from my first live at... the Apollo. As a club comic from 2000 - 2013 I wrote a club set of bankers like this that I later used on Mock the week and Live at the Apollo. There were all in my first two specials. Since then I’ve written and toured plenty more. My fourth tour will be released as a special later this year. My third tour was ended by the pandemic but im salvaging old clips and re recording bits and bobs. My fifth tour is happening now. I think it’s my best jokes yet.show more

Finish this sentence: The Chiefs are __________________. Here are... Mahomes, Worthy, and Minshew watching the game winning FG go through. What a disappointing loss, and there is a lot to digest. The Chiefs loss today to the Broncos stings. I was there, this was my view, and it was an incredible experience surrounded by Broncos fans, mostly nice fans, but after the game some not so nice fans yelled things at us as we were walking out of the stadium with sadness on our faces. What do you think is missing. You are what your record says you are, and they are 5-5! Let me know what you think, and to finish the sentence I will say the Chiefs are going to win 6 of their last 7 games and make the playoffs. #ChiefsKingdom #NFLshow more

The Ed Sullivan show was a staple in many... US households. It featured a mix of new and popular hip music along with the more established "parent's" music coming from stars like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. One of the hip new 60s groups that made it's way onto the Sullivan stage was the Mamas and the Papas. The story goes that the band was upset about having to lip sync their performance. So in pure hippy rebel fashion Michelle Phillips decides to eat a banana during what should be her parts of the vocal harmonies to the songs they were supposed to be performing! There's still some debate on whether this was a truly rebellious gesture on the part of the band, or if the band was just having a bit of fun. Michelle Phillips debunked the story (I'll post in the comments) but still there are those who insist that it was an act of 60s Flower Children rebellion!show more

HapdZi Birthday, Sam! As many of you are aware,... as part of this year's "Sam's Birthday Fundraiser" we have been raising funds for the dZi Foundation. The dZi foundation works along side communities in Nepal providing support, infrastructure, knowledge, education, and upskilling, whilst working towards sustainability and self-sufficiency. They are doing truly amazing work within these communities and I am so very glad that they are this year's recipient. Now for the exciting part! Drum roll, please... I am very proud to announce that we were able to raise $32, 290USD! Yes, you read that correctly! $32,290USD! Thank you to everyone who has donated, those who were cheerleaders, and those who were donators and cheerleaders. I am so incredibly proud of our community and I hope that you are too! You guys are fabulous! I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Jake Norton for sharing his love of Nepal and its people with us. By sharing his memories, and parts of his recent trip with Sam, we were able to have a personal connection with both the people and the places that our donations will benefit. For that I will always be grateful to Jake. I would also like to thank Jake for his very, very generous donation match during the last week of the fundraiser. It was great to see Jake ensure that "Sam" finally made it to the top of "Everest." (Where there's a will, or in this case, a Jake, there's a way!) As always, it is lovely to hear from the organizations that we raise money for each year and this year is no different. Please take a moment to listen to this lovely message of thanks from Wende Valentine, Executive Director at dZi. It is reminder of just how important our philanthropy is, and, that wherever we are in this wonderful world of ours we can always make a difference in the lives of others. "It takes a village. Ours just happens to be sparkly." #SamHeughanshow more

NEW: Senior official at the U.S. State Department Josh... Paul has resigned over Biden's failure in the Middle East. In his resignation letter, Paul strongly condemned Hamas before blasting the Biden Administration for failing to put American interests first. “Let me be clear: Hamas' attack on Israel was not just a monstrosity; it was a monstrosity of monstrosities.” “But I believe to the core of my soul that the response Israel is taking, and with it the American support both for that response... will only lead to more and deeper suffering for both the Israeli and the Palestinian people - and is not in the long term American interest.” “This Administration’s response and much of Congress’ as well - is an impulsive reaction built on confirmation bias, political convenience, intellectual bankruptcy and bureaucratic inertia.” “Blind support for one side is destructive in the long term to the interests of the people on both sides. I fear we are repeating the same mistakes we have made these past decades, and I decline to be a part of it for longer.” Wow.show more

IPOB’s Destabilization Agenda: Nigerian Government Should Act Fast and... Decisively Too! The recent attempt by Nnamdi Kanu and his legal team to draw international sympathy through a letter addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump is another desperate move to blackmail Nigeria and distort the truth. This ploy, couched under the guise of alleged “Christian persecution,” is a calculated propaganda effort meant to shield Kanu from accountability for his well-documented crimes against the Nigerian state and its people. This latest push is a glaring reality that Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB are behind the noise of a "Christian Genocide" in Nigeria. This is an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the Nigerian state and forment chaos of international dimension. It is crucial to remind the global community that Nnamdi Kanu is not a prisoner of conscience but a man who jumped bail after being granted temporary freedom by a competent Nigerian court. Instead of submitting himself to the judicial process, he fled the country and used his time in exile to inflame division, hatred, and violence against the Nigerian state. One should ask Nnamdi Kanu if the lives IPOB that he leads wasted in the South East do not matter, these were Christians. During his time abroad, Kanu made numerous broadcasts inciting his followers to attack and kill Nigerian government officials, security agents, and innocent citizens who disagreed with his extremist ideology. His messages were not calls for peaceful self-determination; they were open invitations to anarchy and bloodshed. In one particularly dangerous broadcast around October 20, 2020, during the EndSARS protests, Kanu explicitly ordered the destruction of Lagos State—a city that serves as Nigeria’s economic heartbeat and home to millions of citizens from all tribes and religions. In that same broadcast, he went further, ordering his followers to locate and kill Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was then a private citizen and is now the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These are not the actions of a freedom fighter—they are the acts of a man pursuing chaos under the false banner of liberation. It must also be emphasized that Kanu’s trial began under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and has continued lawfully under successive governments. His detention and trial are rooted in due process and constitutional procedure. He is undergoing a valid trial before competent Nigerian courts, yet he and his legal team have persistently refused to open their defence, choosing instead to manipulate international opinion and stall justice. It is instructive at this point the need for the Attorney General of Nigeria must as a matter of urgency report the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu to the Ethics Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association. It is on record that when the one of his lawyers was supposed to be preparing open their defence, he was seen protesting on October 20, 2025 for the release of his client an action that the legal profession frowns at. Let's ask a question, can an American lawyer conduct himself the way Mr. Ejimakor has been conducting himself? Even more telling is that Nnamdi Kanu himself, inside the courtroom, confessed to committing the crimes for which he is being tried, claiming in a video-recorded moment that the offences were committed in the United Kingdom. This alone exposes the hypocrisy in his current attempt to paint himself as a victim rather than the perpetrator he is. Furthermore, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)—the organization Kanu leads—is a designated terrorist group under Nigerian law. IPOB has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent citizens in the South-East region through brutal attacks on civilians, security operatives, and public infrastructure. The group’s reign of terror has left a trail of destruction, grief, and economic stagnation across a region once known for its peace and industry.show more

12 Angels of Majdal Shams 👼 Of all the... things I've done in my professional life, few experiences, if any, have been as deeply meaningful, inspiring or profoundly moving as this. At the initiative of my incredible friend ERIC RUBIN אריק 🟦 🎗️ and the amazing organizations Athletes for Israel (AFI) 🟦 & Project Max that he leads, this week I had the opportunity to join two NFL legends and Hall of Famers, Nick Lowery and Tony Richardson(T Rich), in a visit to Majdal Shams, in northern Israel. In July last year, Hezbollah terrorists fired a missile, murdering 12 beautiful kids who were just playing football here. A moment that has been seared into our collective memories and heartache. We went to the site of this horrific attack and heard first-hand from the families of the children who were killed, and the indescribable devastation they suffered, as well as their herculean resilience, hope and even prayers for peace. To see these NFL legends, hardened men, who played football their entire careers in one of the toughest sports there is, brought to tears (as was I mind you), was incredibly powerful. These NFL champions, who are also super mensches by the way, also played some football with the kids in the community - at the site of the rebuilt stadium - and spent time signing autographs and handing out gifts. It was the first visit of its kind, of professional athletes, to this community. It was truly inspiring beyond words to see the smiles on these kids faces, and their parents. The moment of happiness and joy was just priceless. They also spoke about long-term projects to support this special community! This was not, like for many others, just a one-off PR visit, and then abandoning them. This is the beginning of a legitimate long-term partnership (more on that to come). We must never forget what happened and do everything possible to support and help these children, their families and the community rebuild! During their trip by the way, the NFL champions also spoke with hostage families, visited the south of Israel and spent time with Lone Soldiers. None of this would have been possible were it not for the vision, initiative and indefatigable effort of Eric Rubin, someone I am proud beyond words to know, and who is single-handedly revolutionizing using sport and athletes to support Israel, combat antisemitism and draw attention to the plight of our hostages. The State of Israel and the Jewish people are absolutely blessed to have him! As for me ... well, I'm just lucky these beautiful little kids at Majdal Shams let me have a goal at the end!show more

Before the execution of the prominent Kurdish political leader,... Qazi Muhammad, by the father of Reza Pahlavi, he was asked to renounce his belief in the rights of the Kurdish people and their right to freedom. According to his wife, Mina Qazi, who recounts his words, he responded: “I am willing to sacrifice my blood and my life, as long as the Kurds and Kurdistan are free.” He was subsequently executed by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. He is not the first Kurdish leader to be executed by Pahlavi dynasty, and therefore its dystopia to think Kurdistan has forgotten the atrocities committed by his father whom Reza Pahlavi praises today.show more

I grew up hearing and researching stories of war... and peace-from both sides of the Pacific. On the morning of September 2, 1945, at 9 am, a ceremony was held aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, where Japan signed the instrument of surrender. The Chinese representative, signing immediately after General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz, was the third to place his name on the document, marking the formal end of WWII. When the news reached China, the entire nation erupted in celebration. From then on, September 3 became China's V Day-a day that symbolizes the shared honor and triumph of the 57 nations of the Allied coalition. Today, China held a grand commemoration to mark this moment worth remembering. During my studies in the United States, I was often struck by how little people around me knew about China's understanding of WWII. In China, America's wartime support is still remembered-above all the Flying Tigers, who are household names, honored as heroes, and cherished as a symbol of Sino-American friendship. At the same time, I was also surprised that even the most rigorous American history scholars remain largely unaware of China's sacrifices and contributions. One American history professor I deeply respect, who never shied away from criticizing America's own diplomatic flaws, and who has been one of the most important teachers in shaping my understanding of the US, once asked me in puzzlement: "Why does China believe it won WWII? Didn't the United States win the war?" The Allied victory came at a staggering cost to China. It was this cost that earned the deep respect of FDR, as seen in my recent tweets drawing on FDR archives. And it was precisely because of these sacrifices that China was accorded the honor of being the third to sign the surrender instrument on September 2, 1945. My great-grandfather was among the witnesses of that history. As a major general, he led his troops through immense sacrifices to win several hard-fought battles. I once read the memoirs of a veteran who recalled how, during Sunday assemblies of his division, he would often speak about Sino-American relations "in an inspiring way". Over the past decade, I have spent time in the Roosevelt Library in New York, exploring extensive American wartime archives, and I have also met many American veterans and descendants of US generals. As a historian, together with these American friends, I often worry that this once-precious friendship is being forgotten far too quickly in the US. It could remind us that, in the darkest of times, our two nations placed trust in one another and fought side by side. It could serve as a historical foundation for rebuilding mutual understanding and trust between our peoples. It could also provide, amid today's shifting and complicated realities, a shared point of connection across generations. I was originally invited to attend today's events and had my pass prepared, but due to some miscommunication I regrettably missed the chance to be at Tiananmen Square. Nevertheless, I had the privilege of witnessing the grand celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the PRC in 2019, and today, from the balcony of my home, I was still able to catch a glimpse of the festivities at Tiananmen, capturing a few photos and videos as a personal memory. Top left: At the opening, 80 ceremonial cannon shots were fired, symbolizing the 80 years since 1945. Top right: Just before the People's Liberation Army parade on Tiananmen Square, helicopters flew overhead carrying banners that read "Justice will prevail, Peace will prevail, The People will prevail." In the distance, you can see the Forbidden City. Bottom left: Fighter jets passing in formation to receive review. Bottom right: Close the end of the parade, 80,000 doves of peace and 80,000 balloons were released. All balloons are biodegradable. As a descendant of a WWII veteran, as a historian who has studied the WWII extensively, and as a friend to many American WWII veterans and their families, I feel deeply connected to this commemoration. This moment does not belong to China alone-it belongs to all who have fought, hoped and sacrificed for peace. May history never be forgotten, and may peace never be forsaken.show more

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are just a few of... the regions of India that Islam has conquered and almost entirely purged of Hindus over the past 1,300 years. Over 200 million Muslims live within India's remaining borders. For the sake of humanity and the free world, India must prevent its continued conquest by Islam. Jihad and Sharia law, according to Muhammad and Allah, is a culture that has zero tolerance for other cultures. By: Ofer Binshtok. Narrated `Abdullah: When the Prophet entered Mecca on the day of the conquest, there were 360 idols around the Ka`ba. The Prophet started striking them with a stick he had in his hand and was saying, "Truth has come, and falsehood will neither start nor will it reappear. (Sahih al-Bukhari 4287) It's holy intolerance, as a binding commandment, from the Sunnah of Muhammad. Quran 33.21 obliges the Muslim to see Muhammad as an excellent role model. So all his sayings and deeds are Islam's highest values and actually require imitation. forever. Since this act of Muhammad, Muslims are obligated to destroy any symbol of another culture when they have the opportunity. Before Muhammad conquered Mecca in 630 AD, there was tolerance in the region between all the different religions and beliefs, a harmony that led to a prosperous social and commercial life. Then came Muhammad and his Allah, and everything turned upside down. From a region and culture that lived in tolerance with each other and side by side, everything exploded. The violent racist intolerance of Muhammad, Allah, and Islam toward others has destroyed tolerance and replaced it. Muhammad and his followers in Mecca that day smashed and destroyed all the other people's religious symbols. Only the Islamic symbol remains standing, the Kaaba. From then until today and forever, this is how the Muslims behaved, and this is how they will behave when they have the opportunity. Because it's a religious duty. There are endless examples of that. As an example, Jihadist in Afghanistan destroyed the Bamiyan Buddhas in 2001.show more

I hope this post gets more than my average... 60 views bc it’s important. Please repost if so inclined: In the clip below from today’s Dan Bongino montage of Comey, the corrupt former FBI Director who caused chaos with the Russia Collusion Hoax, he unilaterally cleared HRC for mishandling classified materials and destroying evidence before the 2016 election. During this Press Conference I was at the FBI office with my agents working on a cartel prosecution. We all stopped to watch with amazement as Comey was initially eviscerating HRC’s unlawful conduct, but as we all now know he eventually stated “no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case!” I remember turning towards my agents and saying “well, I guess I’m an unreasonable Prosecutor . . .” I knew in that moment at my deepest core, based on years of prosecutorial experience and instinct in federal law enforcement, that the reason Comey cleared HRC had nothing to do with the prosecutability of that fact pattern - it was political interference in its most corrupt form. And here’s why. Comey had NO authority to decline prosecution. At the end of the day, he was “just a cop” so to speak. His ONLY authority was to turn the investigation over to the DOJ which has sole discretion on who to prosecute, or not. He can make a recommendation, but not a decision to not prosecute, especially based on the reason stated. That’s why this will go down as one of the most embarrassing and demoralizing moments in FBI history. My agents were crushed. They knew what just happened as much as I did. This man stepped out of his lane to cover and protect a politician, while at the same time, without any of us knowing in that moment, he was also beginning the years long political assasination of Trump in what later became the Russia Hoax.show more

Dear François Nzanga Mobutu, Good evening. I bet your... father is turning in his grave, writhing in pain and shame after reading your tweet. He, at least, knew that there are authentic and fully-fledged Congolese Tutsis. He proved it until people like you and others came along and misled him. Do I need to inform you, in case you're unaware, that the people who demonstrated yesterday in Washington DC, roughly 4,000 of them, others the same day in Nairobi, and still others in England shortly before, are Banyamulenge, these Congolese Tutsis from the highlands, who are protesting against what Tshisekedi and the FARDC, the Wazalendo, Évariste Ndayishimiye and the FDNB, as well as the FDLR and mercenaries, are doing to their relatives in Minembwe and throughout the highlands? Their Sukhoi fighter jets and drones bomb daily, killing children, women, the elderly, and men. They destroy homes, churches, schools, hospitals, and community radio stations. They even kill cows and sheep and destroy fields and crops. They have imposed a blockade on Minembwe, with no entry or exit. They have done and are doing the same thing to the Tutsi in Masisi and Rutshuru in North Kivu. Instead of listening to their cries and examining their demands, the excuse is quickly found; the preferred shortcut is Rwanda. Always and only Rwanda. Too easy, isn't it? Your thinking, which is also the regime's narrative, can be summarized in these two sentences: - all the problems facing the DRC come from elsewhere, particularly from Rwanda; we will end up being told that even the migrants are here because of Rwanda. “And all the solutions must come from elsewhere, especially from the United States of America, from Papa Trump.” Under these conditions, what is the point of the regime you serve? Two small truths to remember, dear François: “Such an attitude, this kind of ideology, this denial of nationality to Congolese Tutsis of origin, from North and South Kivu, as well as to all those who are victims of the same persecution, like the Hema and others, this easy rejection based on appearance (racial profiling), are among the root causes of the crisis the country is going through;” “As long as we haven’t decided to be sufficiently responsible, to sit down as a nation and rigorously assess our share (of responsibility) in what is happening to us, we will continue to wait for solutions from others, solutions that may never come.” Furthermore, there are satanic verses that must be banished immediately, in the interest of everyone and the country, such as: "There are no Congolese Tutsis, every Tutsi is Rwandan, therefore a foreigner," etc. Either we will be able to put an end to exclusion, discrimination, hate speech, and ethnic hatred, and live together according to the law and history, or this deep-seated problem risks haunting us for a long time. But to achieve this, we need leadership capable of understanding and transcending differences and turning them into assets for living together. This is possible.show more