Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:46:34 +0000
BUMBLING Joe Biden has dropped another clanger when he repeatedly mixed up home-test kits with antiviral pills in a toe-curling Covid interview. The latest gaffe came as Biden, 79, was defending his administration against criticism of its handling of the pandemic. 754CNNThe gaffe machine appeared confused during a car crash interview '/ ' When confronted by ABC's David Muir on why people were being forced to join huge queues outside in the cold to get tested for Covid-19, Biden replied that 500 million at-home tests had been ordered.  Several times he appeared to confuse tests with "pills". The latest faux pas from the self-proclaimed "gaffe machine... comes after he referred to US Vice President Kamala Harris as "President Harris" during a speech at South Carolina State University on Monday. Biden's mental sharpness has been called into question ever since he launched his White House bid with blunder following blunder after blunder, with Donald Trump dubbing him "Sleepy Joe".  Trump was quick to mock the President Harris bungle, telling Fox News it showed that "in the truest sense" Biden is "not running the country". During a speech earlier this month he referred to his country as the "United Steak of America". Most read in The US Sun FAMILY MATTER Shocked Meg & Harry fans all saying same thing about Archie's red hair MORE MONEY 'Surprise' $1,000 checks being sent out THIS MONTH after $3,000 boosts deposited ON HIS WAY! Santa tracker LIVE - Where is Father Christmas now & when will he visit me? MISSING LINK Inside China's 'HUMANZEE experiments to breed apemen to be sent into space' ALL SMILES Kim's daughter North shows off new BRACES before Kris' Christmas Eve bash RISKY BUSINESS Inside harsh lives of 'harassed' porn stars after series of mystery deaths Then, In a speech paying tribute to Bob Dole, he made an "Anchorman"-style gaffe by reading aloud ...End of message.... In November he mistakenly read out ...end of quote... during a speech from a teleprompter. In September he appeared to forget the Australian Prime Minister's name and resorted to calling him the ...Fellow Down Under.... The mix-up followed another gaffe where the president appeared to get lost on the White House lawn after ignoring a Secret Service agent's directions. Back in June Mr. Biden forgot the South African president had been introduced during a conference between the G7 members and leaders of a number of non-member nations and was corrected by Boris Johnson. On another occasion in March, the 78-year-old forgot the name of his defense secretary and called him ...the guy who runs that outfit over there.... Joe Biden appeared to forget the Australian PM's nameJoe Biden appeared to forget the Australian PM's name We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The US Sun team? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:36:14 +0000
A DAD has reportedly been banned from leaving Israel for nearly 8,000 years under a bizarre divorce law after his ex-wife filed a child support claim. Noam Huppert, 44, is barred from leaving the country until December 31 in the year 9999 unless he forks out more than $3million in future child support payments. 960Noam Huppert, 44, has been banned from leaving Israel for nearly 8,000 years 960A court order shows he is barred from leaving the country until New Year's Eve in the year 9999 It means the Australian dad has effectively been slapped with an 8,000-year prison sentence. He moved to Israel in 2012 to be nearer to his two young children after his ex-wife returned to the country and filed a divorce case against him in an Israeli court, news.com.au reports. In 2013, the court issued a so-called ...stay-of-exit... order against Huppert. It bans him from leaving the country even for holiday or work until he pays ...future debt... for the child maintenance of his two kids \- until they turn 18. Huppert said: ...Since 2013, I am locked in Israel.... He claimed he is one of many foreign nationals who have been ...persecuted by the Israeli ...justice' system only because they were married to Israeli women.... Most read in US News TOUCHING TRIBUTES Victim, 29, from Las Vegas dies in NFL star's tragic car crash accident JONBENET MYSTERY Slain child beauty queen's brother reveals why he thinks cops suspect mom 'BRILLIANT & BEAUTIFUL' Victim killed in NFL star's horror crash pictured as family mourn SHOPPERS' TERROR One victim injured in Target store shooting as cops clear scene outside CRACKING THE CASE How JonBenet Ramsey murder mystery could be 'solved in HOURS' HOLIDAY HORROR One killed, seven injured and others trapped in huge Christmas Eve pile-up ...I am one of them,... he said. It's not clear why the court order is in place for nearly 8,000 years \- but it's thought December 31, 9999 is the highest number that fits the date field. Huppert, an analytical chemist for a pharmaceutical company, wants to share his story ...to help other Australians who may suffer this literally life-threatening experience.... In Israel, the divorce laws means women can slap a travel ban on the father of their children to make sure they will receive child support payments, according to Sorin Luca, the director of the documentary No Exit Order. Men are expected to pay 100 per cent or more of their income to pay for their kids \- and they face prison for up to 21 days every time they are unable to come up with the monthly payments. British journalist Marianne Azizi, who has been campaigning to raise awareness of the issue, reportedly said it was ...almost impossible to ascertain... the exact number of men affected by the law. She said: ...I could not get numbers from any foreign embassy.... But the journalist, who appeared in the 2019 doc No Exit Order, estimates there are ...hundreds... of Australian citizens in the same situation. She added: ...This is a highly guarded secret. If other foreign nationals are similar, I could guess hundreds (of Australians) are there.... ...DRACONIAN' Marianne started digging into the issue after her own husband was left trapped in Israel when he went there to visit his children. Blogger Adam Herscu, who writes on gender issues, slammed the travel ban of foreigners and Israeli family laws as ...draconian... in an article in Times of Israel in 2013. He wrote: ...If you're planning on moving to Israel and starting a family there, you need to understand that the family laws are draconian and excessively discriminatory against men – that there are good chances that you will be treated as a criminal and relegated to the role of visitor (slash) ATM.... The US State Department notifies its citizens about the strict laws in its Israel travel advisory. It warns that civil and religious courts in Israel ...actively exercise their authority to bar certain individuals, including nonresidents, from leaving the country until debts or other legal claims against them are resolved.... The advisory note states: ...Israel's religious courts exercise jurisdiction over all citizens and residents of Israel in cases of marriage, divorce, child custody, and child support. ...US citizens, including those without Israeli citizenship, should be aware that they may be subject to involuntary and prolonged stays (and even imprisonment) in Israel if a case is filed against them in a religious court, even if their marriage took place in the United States, and regardless of whether their spouse is present in Israel....

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:44:18 +0000
WHILE the holiday season is typically a time for joy, there is also a surprisingly large number of murders that have taken place on or around Christmas. From mass killings over some owed cash to a two-day shooting spree that left six people dead, the holidays have sparked some gruesome attacks over the years. 669Rex FeaturesJonBenét Ramsey's death on Christmas 1996 has perplexed the nation for decades '/ ' 250findagrave.comJoseph and Alicia Ortega were among those killed on Christmas Eve by Bruce Pardo '/ ' Here's a look at some of the most horrific attacks to occur during the Christmas festivities. Daughter Kills Parents Over Rent In Washington state in 2007, Michele Andersen and her boyfriend went to visit her family on Christmas Eve toting handguns instead of gifts. Her parents, Wayne and Judy, lived in a home in a rural area and Michelle lived on a caravan on the grounds, according to the Mirror. Michele, 29, was reportedly angry that she was being asked to pay rent and that her brother allegedly owed her money and decided to shoot her parents. When her brother Scott, 32, and his wife Erica, also 32, came over with their two children later that day, the couple also shot them. Most read in News TOUCHING TRIBUTES Victim, 29, from Las Vegas dies in NFL star's tragic car crash accident JONBENET MYSTERY Slain child beauty queen's brother reveals why he thinks cops suspect mom 'BRILLIANT & BEAUTIFUL' Victim killed in NFL star's horror crash pictured as family mourn SHOPPERS' TERROR One victim injured in Target store shooting as cops clear scene outside CRACKING THE CASE How JonBenet Ramsey murder mystery could be 'solved in HOURS' MAULED TO DEATH Boogie boarder is killed by shark in horrific attack on Christmas Eve Police found the bodies of the murdered family members on Boxing Day. A Two-Day Shooting Spree Four killers went on a two-day murdering spree over the Christmas holiday in Dayton, Ohio, back in 1992. The massacre became known as the ...Christmas killings.... The killers, Laura Taylor, DeMarcus Smith, Heather Matthews, and Marvallous Keene, were initially trying to rob people, according to Crime & Investigation, but the later attacks had to do with fear of ...snitches.... The first victim, Joseph Wilkerson, was killed in his home on Christmas Eve. The foursome went on to kill five more people and injuring two. Taylor, Smith, and Matthews are serving life sentences for murder, while Kenne was convicted in five of the killings and was executed in July 2009. Murder Planned in Star Wars Terms Two brothers from the UK, David and Roger Cooper, plotted to kill a woman Roger was having an affair with using Star Wars terminology such as ...Death Star complete.... According to the Mirror, Roger was afraid Sameena Imam would tell his wife about the affair they were engaging in, so he and his brother plotted her death. After about a month of exchanging coded messages, Sameena arrived at David's home on Christmas Eve and was smothered with a rag soaked in chloroform. Her body was later found buried in the woods. The brothers were jailed for life, according to the BBC. A Firey Christmas Eve & Missing Children On Christmas Eve in 1945, a massive fire ripped through the home of George and Jennie Sodder and their nine children in West Virginia. Four of their children survived the fire, but the bodies of the other five were never found, according to Crime & Investigation. There was some speculation that the mob took the children as George Sodder was a vocal critic of Benito Mussolini and the fascist government in Italy. The family never gave up hope that their children were alive, even offering cash rewards, but the kids were never found. The JonBenét Case Perhaps the most famous Christmas murder mystery is the tragic death of JonBenét Ramsey in 1996. The tot was found dead on Christmas Day at her family's home in Colorado. Her father found her body in their basement, and a handwritten ransom note was also found in the house. The 6-year-old's death sparked decades of speculation about who was responsible, as the case still remains open to this day. Initially, police believed her parents and brother were involved, but they were later cleared with DNA testing. JonBenét suffered a blow to the head that broke her skull and was strangled. Man in Santa Suit Kills Ex's Family On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Pardo showed up dressed in a Santa suit to a California home where his ex-wife's family was celebrating the holiday. Pardo then began shooting, killing nine people. He then set the house on fire. His ex-wife, her parents, her two brothers and their wives, her sister, and her nephew were all killed. Pardo shot himself dead the following day. Christmas Ax Attack In 2017, James Hutchinson pleaded guilty to killing his pregnant partner during a rampage while high on drugs. He reportedly attacked Nicola Woodman at her home with knives and an ax on Christmas Day. Hutchinson was reportedly in a drug-induced delusion and believed Nicola had been cheating on him. She was a mother of two and was pregnant with his child at the time. 262George and Jennie Sodder's home was set on fire on Christmas Eve 1945 and five of their children were never found 652PA:Press AssociationSameena Imam was killed on Christmas Eve by her lover's brother '/ '

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:24:18 +0000
A SERIES of breath-taking images that capture the scale and ambition of Britain's military might has been released \- from warzones to the parade ground. These snaps aim to show the life of thousands of soldiers, sailors and aviators in the UK Armed Forces in all four corners of the globe. 960Royal NavyHMS Queen Elizabeth conducts a night replenishment at sea with RFA Tidespring on June 21, 2021 while taking part in operations in the Mediterranean Sea '/ ' 960Royal NavyMembers of the UK Armed Forces took part in the evacuation of entitled personnel from Kabul airport, identifying, processing, loading and flying them 24 hours a day to the UK '/ ' 960Royal NavyHMS Queen Elizabeth (back) and HMS Prince of Wales (front) met at sea for the first time Carrier Strike Group completes final exercise before setting sail for first operational deployment this weekend '/ ' 960Royal NavyOne of the ship's company of HMS Queen Elizabeth looking out to the group formation of 17 ships which are from the UK, US, Japan, New Zealand and Canada in a joint operation in the Philippians sea '/ ' Events featured in the photos include cold weather training in the Arctic Circle, counter-terrorism operations over the mountains of Mali as well as the Afghanistan evacuation. Ministry of Defence chief photographic officer Harland Quarrington said: "This year and every year, Armed Forces photographers have captured the vital work of the Armed Forces in the UK and around the world. I'm so grateful to our photographers for bringing amazing stories." Most read in UK News WHITE XMAS Snow to fall TODAY with -2C chill as Brits can expect more white stuff tomorrow THIEVES WHO STOLE XMAS Our Xmas day was ruined when thieves stole every present in our home NAUGHTY LIST What prisoners will eat for Christmas dinner inside maximum security jail MISSING MADDIE Maddie's parents reveal hunt's 'like Groundhog day' as they face lonely Xmas KNIFEMAN CAGED Controlling killer stabbed girlfriend in the neck after eavesdropping on her 'WON'T YOU FLY MY SLEIGH' How many reindeer does Santa have and what are their names? 960Royal NavyOne of two newly qualified pilots landing an F35B Lightning Jet on board HMS Queen Elizabeth for their first time on August 14, 2021 '/ ' 960Royal NavyThe Guard of Honour of The Rifles gives a Royal Salute as the Duke of Edinburgh's coffin arrives at the West steps of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle from Horseshoe Cloister '/ ' 960RAFAir Corps from across the 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team were recently deployed to RAFO Musannah of Oman to conduct essential desert environmental training and live firing '/ ' 960RAFFlying in glorious Greek sunshine, this is the Red Arrows perfecting and polishing manoeuvres in an intense annual training ahead of the forthcoming display season '/ ' 960RAFSpecially painted Chinook and Puma helicopter took a commemorative flight over several locations in the South of England on 25th November 2021, to mark over 90 years of combined service '/ ' 960RAFAn RAF Flight Sergeant operates as the rear crewman as the Chinook transits through the Hombori mountains in Mali at sunset as the Royal Air force passed a significant milestone after recording 3000 hours of operational flight time '/ ' 960RAFMembers of the Armed Forces came together on Remembrance Sunday, November 14, 2021 to commemorate the servicemen and women killed in all conflicts since the First World War '/ ' 960Royal NavyFamilies in tears as destroyers Defender and Diamond received a warm welcome after a landmark deployment to the Pacific Rim and back '/ '

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:26:32 +0000
STARGAZERS are in for a festive treat this holiday season as six planets light up the night sky at once over the UK. Jupiter, Saturn and Venus are visible throughout December, and they'll be joined by Mercury, Neptune and Uranus next week. 960Six planets will appear in the night sky in one evening over the Christmas period The best time to see all six in one evening will be from December 28 to January 3, roughly half an hour after sunset. According to the BBC's Sky at Night Magazine, the planetary parade offers a ...great astronomical event... for both amateur and seasoned astronomers. That's because the celestial light show will be visible through binoculars or a small telescope, with many of the planets viewable with the naked eye. ...This will be a great astronomical event for beginners, for young astronomers and children,... the magazine said. ...Because these events happen close to sunset, it's worth remembering to wait until the Sun has completely set before observing. ...Catching the Sun with the naked eye or through binoculars or a telescope could seriously damage your eyesight.... Most read in Science PHONE HOME? Nasa to launch alien-hunting James Webb space telescope BURIED BELOW Eerie photo of LAST US slave ship shows wreckage 'mostly intact' COOKING CLASS Science of Xmas dinner – hacks to perfect your Christmas Day roast HIGH FLYER Incredibly rare eagle with 8-foot wingspan spotted in US, 5,000 miles from home DINKY DINO Mega-rare preserved dinosaur baby INSIDE egg found after 66million years STAR SHOW How and when to watch the final meteor shower of the year TODAY when it peaks To view the alignment yourself, head outside 30 minutes after sunset – around 4:30 p.m. UK time or 5:00 p.m. ET – and look southwest. Venus, Saturn and Jupiter will be lined up in the twilight sky just north of the Sagittarius and south of the Aquarius constellations. Venus will be the brightest, lowest planet, with Jupiter the second brightest but highest. Saturn, in the middle, will be a little darker. On December 28, an additional trio of planets will make their appearance. Mercury will lie close to Venus above a flat southwest horizon around 40 minutes after sunset. You'll need a low, flat horizon and likely a pair of binoculars to see it. Make sure you wait until the Sun has fully set to avoid damaging your eyes. Neptune and Uranus will appear a little later, once true darkness has set at around 6:00 p.m. UK time. To spot them, look south of the Aries constellation and north of Sagittarius. If you're having trouble spotting them, you can always use a smartphone app to locate constellations and planets in the night sky. Top stargazing apps for Android and iPhone include SkyView Lite, Star Tracker and Star Walk 2. Make sure you give your eyes a break from your phone afterwards though, as stargazing is best when your eyes have adjusted to the dark. 751 In other news, one of the best-preserved fossils ever found has confirmed that young dinosaurs burst from their shells just like baby birds. An eagle-eyed Reddit user has spotted a $2billion flying stealth bomber on Google Maps. A Nasa spacecraft has captured curious noises coming from Jupiter's largest moon. And, Samsung is reportedly killing off its beloved Note smartphone after more than a decade. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at tech@the-sun.co.uk

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:30:26 +0000
HE'S one of the most famous men in the world, with his red suit, fur-lined cap and big bushy beard \- but what do we call him? Father Christmas is a man of many names and depending on where you reside will often dictate your name for the big guy. Here's all you need to know. 960 What is Santa's name? It is all of them! Can't a bloke have a nickname?! It's just that he is known by different names depending on where in the world you are.Father Christmas \-  Father Christmas, as he is known in the UK, was inspired to spread the magic of Christmas by St. Nikolas of Myra. Saint Nick was noted as a very kind man who was left with plenty of money after his parents died when he was young. Santa Claus \- The popular name for Father Christmas comes from the Dutch ...Sinter Klaas.... This is the name they gave their favourite saint \- also St. Nicholas. St Nicholas \- We are, of course, talking about the aforementioned St Nick here. Kris Kringle \- This is an Americanised version of the Austrian Christkind, meaning Christ-child. It was famed by the movie Miracle on 34th Street. Who is Mrs Claus? Behind every great man there is a great woman. Mrs Claus stepped into the spotlight in 1849 and has been by Santa's side ever since.   most read in news WHITE XMAS Snow to fall TODAY with -2C chill as Brits can expect more white stuff tomorrow THIEVES WHO STOLE XMAS Our Xmas day was ruined when thieves stole every present in our home NAUGHTY LIST What prisoners will eat for Christmas dinner inside maximum security jail MISSING MADDIE Maddie's parents reveal hunt's 'like Groundhog day' as they face lonely Xmas KNIFEMAN CAGED Controlling killer stabbed girlfriend in the neck after eavesdropping on her 'WON'T YOU FLY MY SLEIGH' How many reindeer does Santa have and what are their names? Like her husband she goes by many different names, but it's believed her name is Jessica. But other names include Mary Christmas, Gertrude and Carol.

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Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:35:20 +0000
A PUB has been forced to defend itself after being branded ...sad... for opening on Christmas Day. The Trent Navigation in Nottingham announced on Facebook it would be serving punters from 12pm until 3pm tomorrow. 960The Trent Navigation has defended its decision to stay open But some Grinch social media users were quick to judge the boozer's festive plans. One person wrote: ...Why encourage this on Christmas Day? Let people encourage the family get-together instead of encouraging alcohol. ...Have to be bored and sad to open Xmas Day.... Bosses responded however with a touching message explaining why they were opening their doors. They also explained soft drinks and tea and coffee would on the menu for those who don't fancy a Christmas tipple. The pub said: ...Christmas, for most, is a joyous time of year \- full of love, laughter and quality time spent with family and friends. But this is simply not the case for all, Christmas can also be a very lonely time for some. Most read in The US Sun FAMILY MATTER Shocked Meg & Harry fans all saying same thing about Archie's red hair MORE MONEY 'Surprise' $1,000 checks being sent out THIS MONTH after $3,000 boosts deposited ON HIS WAY! Santa tracker LIVE - Where is Father Christmas now & when will he visit me? MISSING LINK Inside China's 'HUMANZEE experiments to breed apemen to be sent into space' ALL SMILES Kim's daughter North shows off new BRACES before Kris' Christmas Eve bash RISKY BUSINESS Inside harsh lives of 'harassed' porn stars after series of mystery deaths ...Given the difficulty we're all facing during this pandemic, there is a mental health crisis bubbling away under the surface and throw this in with loneliness at this time of year and it can be incredibly difficult for some, especially those without close family and friends to share the big day with. ...Pubs play an important role in the community and are a safe haven for many, a place where all walks of life can meet safely, socialise and let off steam and look out for one another \- to be thought of simply as a place to ...encourage alcohol' is, quite frankly, a sad commentary. ...Our doors will always be open for friends old and new \- and you if you are bored, then please do toddle on down! Its not ...sad' to do so, but if you are sad \- it's always good to talk.... Their response was met with praise by regulars who vowed to pop in for a drink to support the pub. One said: ...What an absolutely amazing response, well said. Merry Christmas Trent Navigation, what a lovely community you have built.... While another wrote: ...Haven't been to a pub on Christmas Day for years so we will be coming down and have a drink with friends and the staff who have been excellent throughout all the Covid restrictions.... 807 was slammed on Facebook

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