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What Reform UK’s Own Report Found About the £500,000 Donation Talks New

What Reform UK’s Own Report Found About the £500,000 Donation Talks

Reform UK has conducted its own 27-page report into the donations scandal (Picture: Reuters) Reform UK has concluded that it did not break electoral law after senior figures were secretly filmed discussing how foreign donations could be handled. The party launched its own investigation following a Channel 4 News report which showed senior figures discussing a potential £500,000 donation from an alleged foreign donor. Its 27-page report found no evidence that laws had been broken, but admitted that two senior figures had said things that were ‘wrong, careless and in one instance untrue’. The investigation also concluded that the £500,000 donation discussed in the footage never took place. It found that polling discussed by undercover reporters had been commissioned by Dan Jukes, a consultant working with several clients, rather than on behalf of Reform. However, the report strongly criticised the way Jukes and the party’s head of policy, James Orr, spoke about the proposed donation and polling arrangements. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A Channel 4 News report showed senior figures discussing a potential £500,000 donation from an alleged foreign donor (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Orr was criticised for suggesting nobody would discover impermissible donations and for making ‘extremely condescending’ comments about the Electoral Commission. Jukes was also criticised for describing polling arrangements as ‘clandestine’ and ‘off the books’, which the investigation said made a lawful arrangement appear suspicious. Both men were suspended after the Channel 4 report, while the Metropolitan Police is separately investigating the allegations. Reform said the investigation had exposed weaknesses in its procedures and recommended tighter checks on potential donors and greater transparency from contractors. A Reform spokesperson also accused the production company behind the investigation, Verbatim Investigations, of acting unlawfully and said the party would consider legal action. Channel 4 said it ‘stands by its journalism’, adding that the investigation had undergone extensive editorial and legal scrutiny before broadcast. Labour chairwoman Bridget Phillipson branded the Reform report a ‘whitewash’ and said it did not clear the party or leader Nigel Farage of the allegations. The police investigation into the allegations remains ongoing.

Oct 07, 2026
Peqin’s 41-bis Cells Searched: The Items Removed in the Surprise Raid New

Peqin’s 41-bis Cells Searched: The Items Removed in the Surprise Raid

Në burg janë të ndaluara jo vetëm sendet që përbëjnë shkelje ligji, por edhe ato që mund të përbëjnë luks dhe që sipas rregullores së sistemit penitenciar, vlerësohen si të tepërta. Me këtë filozofi, Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Burgjeve ka nisur aksionin për heqjen e sendeve që konsiderohen të panevojshme për një të burgosur apo të paraburgosur.Aksioni, siç mëson ekskluzivisht gazetarja e Top Channel, Anila Hoxha është zhvilluar orët e fundit në burgun e sigurisë së lartë në Peqin dhe në regjimin 41 bis, ku dhe janë kontrolluar të gjitha qelitë prej forcave operacionale.Në përfundim të disa orëve kontroll blic, janë hequr prej andej karriget plastike dhe të drurit, disa lloje tenxheresh, materiali i të cilave mund të konvertohet në thika, biçakë që përdoren për qërimin e frutave dhe perimeve, që prodhohen nga fshesat dhe materiale të tjera.Sipas një plani të nisur nga muaji prill, Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Burgjeve, që po mban aksione për zbulimin e telefonave dhe të dozave të drogës në burgje, në qeli po tentohet të lejohen vetëm sendet personale, vetëm për konsum personal.Më herët, në burgun e sigurisë së lartë në Peqin dhe në disa burgje të tjera, si në Durrës dhe Drenovë, u zbuluan aparate telefonash, që janë dërguar për ekspertim në laboratorët e SPAK.Ndërkohë që telefonat janë zbuluar në ambiente të përbashkëta, hetimet po kryhen ndaj personave konkretë që dyshohen për futje të sendeve të ndaluara në burg. Top Channel

Oct 07, 2026
Travis Barker Sparks Concern After Sharing Photos From Hospital Bed New

Travis Barker Sparks Concern After Sharing Photos From Hospital Bed

Published 16:06 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1Barker’s daughter, Alabama, was also seen sitting beside her dad’s hospital bedTravis Barker appears to have undergone a medical procedure, with his wife and daughter by his side.The Blink-182 drummer shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed on Tuesday, with his daughter Alabama, 20, sat on the phone beside him. In the caption, he penned: "My babygirl came with me."In the next photo, his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, could be seen leaning over the bed to kiss him, as the drummer penned: "And my beautiful wife by my side."The 50-year-old has not revealed exactly why he was in the hospital, but in the pictures, he could be seen wearing a surgical cap and a blue gown.AdvertShortly after, Barker posted an adorable video of his and Kardashian's son, Rocky, riding a toy dinosaur.Kourtney Kardashian was by Travis Barker's side in the hospital (@travisbarker/Instagram)The rock star's hospital visit comes shortly after the release of his Hulu documentary, Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear, in which he candidly opened up about his horror 2008 plane crash, as well as a horrifying ordeal himself and Kardashian faced before the birth of their child.Rocky was born in 2023, and is the first, and only, child the celebrity couple share.However, just a month before Rocky was born, doctors had to intervene with a foetal surgery in order to remove fluid from his lungs. At the time, Barker was touring Europe with Blink-182.Barker canceled four shows are the terrifying ordeal, with Kardashian detailing how supportive her husband had been."He just came and laid with me in the hospital and made sure that everything was OK," she said.Just six months into their relationship, the pair tragically suffered a miscarriage where they lost their baby girl.Alabama Barker was also by her father's side (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Tommy Hilfiger)Barker's recent hospital visit comes four years after he suffered from 'life threatening pancreatitis.'Taking to social media in July 2022, he told his followers: "I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great. But after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since."The drummer then revealed that he 'had a very small polyp removed' which 'damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube.'"I am so very grateful that with intensive treatment I am currently much better," he added.One year later, he underwent surgery on his finger after tearing his ligament during Blink-182 tour rehearsals."It was a hard decision to make but ultimately I couldn't continue to play the drums without it. It was inevitable that my finger would have dislocated again without fixing the torn ligament surgically," he wrote alongside a picture of himself in hospital with a cast on his arm.Featured Image Credit: @‌travisbarker/InstagramTopics: Travis Barker, Kourtney Kardashian, Celebrity

Oct 07, 2026
Cristela Georgescu, declarații dure după a doua zi petrecută la DIICOT New

Cristela Georgescu, declarații dure după a doua zi petrecută la DIICOT

Soţia lui Călin Georgescu, Cristela, a declarat, miercuri, la ieşirea de la DIICOT, unde s-a aflat mai multe ore ca martor într-o percheziţie informatică, pentru a doua zi consecutiv, că dosarul în care soţul său este acuzat de o înşelăciune de 1,1 milioane de euro este „o uneltire îndelung planificată şi cu mult vicleşug realizată” şi a reclamat că în presă „au ajuns pe surse” informaţii confidenţiale care conţineau şi date personale. Soţia lui Georgescu a mai susţinut că acesta „nu a înşelat”, ci „a fost înşelat”.„Sunt foarte multe stick-uri pe care sunt fotografiile copiilor noştri. Este o procedură firească într-un stat tiranic şi nedemocratic şi ca mamă am tot dreptul să-mi exprim îngrijorarea. Astăzi am fost torturată văzând fotografiile copiilor pe ecrane străine. Cred că orice mamă de acasă poate rezona cu mine", a declarat, miercuri după-amiază, Cristela Georgescu, la ieşirea din sediul DIICOT.Soţia lui Călin Georgescu a susţinut că nu doar în acest dosar, ci şi în altele, au ajuns în presă, pe surse, informaţii confidenţiale care conţineau şi date personale ale membrilor familiei sale.„Deci eu nu am garanţia, nu am siguranţa datelor noastre personale şi îmi exprim această îngrijorare”, a subliniat Cristela Georgescu, citată de News.ro. Totodată, ea a reclamat că dosarul în care Călin Georgescu este acuzat de o înşelăciune de 1,1 milioane de euro este „o uneltire îndelung planificată şi cu mult vicleşug realizată”.„Călin nu a înşelat, Călin a fost înşelat”, a mai spus Cristela Georgescu.Miercuri, procurorii DIICOT au făcut noi percheziţii informatice în dosarul de înşelăciune cu prejudiciu de 1,1 milioane de euro în care este acuzat Călin Georgescu, adus din Arestul Central la sediul Structurii Centrale a direcţiei. La sediul DIICOT a ajuns, miercuri dimineaţă, şi soţia fostului candidat la Preşedinţie, pentru a doua zi consecutiv.Cristela Georgescu a fost şi marţi la DIICOT mai mult de şapte ore şi a anunţat că percheziţiile vor continua în zilele următoare, precizând că a fost "invitată în calitate de martor". Ea a reclamat "modul brutal în care s-a intrat în casă", "modul traumatizant şi aproape inuman în care un copil nevinovat a fost păzit la pat", dar şi modul în care tatăl său a fost tratat de către anchetatori.În plus, ea a vorbit despre „modul umilitor şi traumatizant în care Călin a fost încătuşat, ridicat din trafic, fără ca el să reprezinte un pericol”.Soţia lui Călin Georgescu a mai acuzat că dosarul lui Călin Georgescu este „un dosar politic în cea mai pură formă a sa”, deşi acesta este acuzat într-un dosar pentru înşelăciune, ea reclamând că soţul său este persecutat.Tot miercuri, procurorii DIICOT au anunţat că au pus sechestru pe mai multe conturi bancare deschise pe numele lui Călin Georgescu, după ce, în 24 septembrie, puseseră sechestru şi pe vila din Mogoşoaia a fostului candidat la alegerile prezidenţiale.În 29 septembrie, magistraţii Curţii de Apel Bucureşti au decis arestarea preventivă, pentru 30 de zile, a lui Călin Georgescu, acuzat de înşelăciune în valoare de 1,1 milioane de euro, precum şi a omului de afaceri Ionel Rusen.Potrivit anchetatorilor, în cursul lunii septembrie 2021, Georgescu, Rusen şi un cetăţean italian au constituit un grup infracţional organizat care a acţionat în mod coordonat sub autoritatea liderului - cetăţean român, în vârstă de 64 de ani - în special pe teritoriul României, dar şi al Marii Britanii "în scopul obţinerii de foloase patrimoniale injuste".Probatoriul administrat până în prezent a arătat că, începând cu luna septembrie 2021, în cadrul unor întâlniri organizate în Bucureşti şi judeţul Argeş, iar ulterior pe teritoriul Marii Britanii, membrii grupului infracţional organizat au indus în eroare o persoană vătămată că ar putea obţine o finanţare de 6.000.000 euro prin încheierea unui contract de creditare cu o instituţie bancară, sub condiţia depunerii unei garanţii. În aceste condiţii, făptuitorii au determinat victima să transfere peste 1.000.000 euro.Ulterior, sub pretextul că se poate majora creditarea la suma de 15.000.000 euro, cu condiţia depunerii unei garanţii suplimentare, aceştia au determinat victima să transfere o nouă sumă, de 100.000 euro.Persoana vătămată a înregistrat un prejudiciu total de peste 1,1 milioane euro.Călin Georgescu mai este cercetat în alte două dosare penale, în ambele fiind trimis în judecată. Editor : A.P.

Oct 07, 2026
Valerie Bertinelli Fires Back Over Emotional Eddie Van Halen Tribute New

Valerie Bertinelli Fires Back Over Emotional Eddie Van Halen Tribute

See more of our coverage in your search results. Valerie Bertinelli clapped back at her “haters” after she honored her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, on the sixth anniversary of his death. On Tuesday, the “One Day at a Time” actress shared a throwback photo of the couple in the car, captioning it, “Photos may fade, like old photos do, but not the memories and never the love.”In a follow-up video addressed to her followers, Bertinelli, 66, explained that she always gets “pushback” when she posts a picture with the Van Halen musician, whom she was married to from 1981 to 2007.Valerie Bertinelli posted a tribute (seen above) to late ex-husband Eddie Van Halen on the sixth anniversary of his death. wolfiesmom/InstagramBertinelli (seen here) then shared a follow-up video clapping back at her “haters” after she got “pushback” for the tribute. wolfiesmom/Instagram“It used to really bother me,” she said. “It does not, not anymore. Not any longer, because I learned a lot.”Bertinelli vented that her online critics don’t outright tell her she’s “not allowed to love your ex-husband,” but instead they “berate you and berate you for months, make you think you’re crazy until you finally say, ‘OK, fine, I don’t love him.’”“They will never say, ‘Take that picture down, the one of your ex-husband along with you and your son in better days,'” she continued. “But they say that you’re obsessed, say all kinds of f—ed up s–t until you take the picture down.”Bertinelli (seen above) said the backlash “used to really bother me,” adding, “It does not, not anymore.” wolfiesmom/InstagramBertinelli (seen here with Eddie in 1994) insisted the late musician still holds “a big piece” of her heart. FilmMagic, IncThe former Food Network star said she’s “learned a lot” over the years, noting that Eddie —  with whom she welcomed son Wolfgang in 1991 — still holds “a big piece” of her heart.“And, if I ever fall in love again, I’ll make room in my heart for that person, without it touching the love I have for Ed, my son, my daughter-in-law, all the people that I love,” she went on. “Your heart opens up. Because your heart can hold a lot of love. All of our hearts can.”“So you can’t bother me,” Bertinelli added. “I love Ed. Never stopped loving Ed. And my heart loves a lot. Don’t you wish yours could too?”She captioned the clip, “Strap in haters, let’s go for a little ride.”Bertinelli (seen above with Eddie) also promised that she’ll make room in her heart for the next person she falls in love with. Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesBertinelli and Eddie’s son Wolfgang (seen above with his parents) also paid tribute to his late dad on Instagram on Tuesday. wolfiesmon/InstagramWolfgang, 35, also paid tribute to his dad on Tuesday, posting a picture of Eddie with his baby son on his chest.“6 years. It doesn’t get any easier,” Wolfgang wrote. “Love and miss you more than you could ever know, Pop.”Eddie died in 2020 of a stroke at the age of 65. He was battling throat cancer for six years before his death.Bertinelli met her late spouse in 1980 at a Van Halen concert and married the following year. Wolfgang (seen above with the couple) said Eddie’s death “doesn’t get any easier” six years later. wolfiesmon/InstagramBertinelli (seen above with Wolfgang and his wife, Andraia Allsop, at the 2022 Grammy Awards) was married to Eddie from 1981 to 2007. FilmMagicShe filed for divorce in 2005 following four years of separation. They were officially divorced in 2007.The rocker then married Janie Liszewski in 2009, with Bertinelli attending their wedding.The “Hot in Cleveland” star, for her part, married financial planner Tom Vitale in 2011. They split ten years later. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Oct 07, 2026
Khloé Kardashian’s Four-Year Celibacy Raises a Surprising Health Question New

Khloé Kardashian’s Four-Year Celibacy Raises a Surprising Health Question

Published 12:51 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1Khloé Kardashian made the shock confession, but is celibacy bad for your health?Khloé Kardashian has revealed she went four years without sex, and popular culture might have you thinking that’s the end of the world.The 42-year-old made the admission in a teaser for the new season of The Kardashians, revealing that, at the time of filming last December, she had been celibate for four years.However, it appears she could now be considering putting herself back out there, declaring: “I’m single, I might be ready to mingle.”While four years might sound like a long time, there is no medically prescribed amount of sex a person needs to have, and abstaining doesn’t mean your body suddenly starts behaving strangely.AdvertDr Shirin Lakhani, an expert in intimate and women’s health, explained that ‘the body should not undergo any particular changes simply because someone hasn't had sex for a certain amount of time’.A lack of intimacy can impact your mood (Getty Stock)Still, because sex can have certain physical and psychological effects, giving it up may mean missing some of those benefits.Your mood may changeSex causes the body to release chemicals including dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins, which are associated with pleasure, bonding and wellbeing.Dr Lakhani explained that celibacy may therefore bring ‘a reduction in oxytocin and endorphins as well as a dip in dopamine levels’.That could affect mood or motivation, although it doesn’t mean abstinence causes lasting hormonal problems.You might notice more stressThose same chemical reactions may explain why some people find sex relaxing.Oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins can help with stress, while oxytocin has also been associated with sleep.If sex was previously one of the ways you relaxed, its absence could therefore be noticeable. That doesn’t mean celibacy automatically makes you stressed or anxious, though, as people manage stress in countless other ways.Khloé revealed it had been more than four years for her (instagram/@khloekardashian)Your relationship could feel differentFor couples, a change in sexual activity can sometimes affect emotional intimacy.If two people previously had sex regularly and suddenly stop, one or both partners may feel less connected or become anxious about what the change means.Of course, a reduction in sex isn’t necessarily a sign that anything is wrong.Work, children, health and busy schedules can all change how frequently couples have sex.Your pelvic floor gets less of a workoutOrgasms cause the pelvic-floor muscles to contract and relax, effectively giving them a small workout.Those muscles support organs including the bladder, bowel and uterus, so keeping them strong is important.That doesn’t mean sex is required for a healthy pelvic floor, however.Pelvic-floor exercises can target the same muscles without sexual activity.Intimacy can have an array of benefits, but you shouldn't worry if you're celibate (Getty Stock)Menstrual cramps may feel differentSome people find orgasms help ease period pain.The uterus contracts during an orgasm before relaxing afterwards, which may temporarily relieve tension and cramping.So, if sex or orgasms previously helped with period discomfort, stopping could mean losing that particular form of relief.Post-menopausal vaginal changes may become more noticeableThe physical effects of celibacy can be more relevant after menopause.Dr Lakhani explained that, in post-menopausal women with lower oestrogen levels, reduced sexual stimulation may contribute to vaginal tissues becoming thinner, drier and less elastic more quickly.Importantly, celibacy itself does not cause menopause or switch off the production of reproductive hormones.You won’t permanently become ‘tighter’One persistent myth is that not having sex makes the vagina permanently tighter – or, conversely, that having lots of sex permanently stretches it.Neither is true.“Sex, or a lack of sex, does not cause permanent changes to the size or shape of the vagina or labia,” Dr Lakhani said, explaining that the vagina is highly elastic.Ultimately, four years without sex might be noteworthy Kardashian trivia, but medically there is no required quota to hit.As Dr Lakhani put it: “There is no medically ‘normal’ amount.”Featured Image Credit: instagram/@khloekardashianTopics: Women's Health, Sex and Relationships, Health, Celebrity

Oct 07, 2026
Cemil Tugay’ın AKP’ye geçişi sonrası Şehir Tiyatrosu’nda istifa dalgası New

Cemil Tugay’ın AKP’ye geçişi sonrası Şehir Tiyatrosu’nda istifa dalgası

İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Şehir Tiyatrosu Danışma Kurulu üyeleri, İzmir Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Cemil Tugay’ın AKP’ye geçmesi sonrası görevlerinden toplu olarak istifa ettiklerini duyurdu.Kentin sosyokültürel iradesine ve tiyatro ile seyirci arasındaki güven bağını koruma amacıyla bu kararı aldıklarını belirten kurul üyeleri, Tugay’ın İzmirlilerin ve seyircilerin iradesini yok sayan tutumunu kabul etmediklerini ifade etti."BAĞIMSIZ YAPI KORUNMALI"Abdülkadir Çevik, Efdal Sevinçli, Hakan Dündar, Hülya Savaş, Müjdat Albak, Orhan Alkaya, Semih Çelenk, Tamer Levent ve Zeynep Altıok Akatlı imzalı istifa metninde, Şehir Tiyatrosu’nun bağımsız yapısının korunması gerektiği ifade edilerek şehir tiyatrosunun sanat hayatına devam etmesini engelleyecek her türlü girişimin karşısında kararlılıkla duracakları vurgulandı.Son olarak sanatçı Levent Üzümcü, İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Şehir Tiyatroları Genel Sanat Yönetmenliği görevinden istifa ettiğini açıkladı.METİN ALTIOK'UN ŞİİRİYLE PAYLAŞTIÜzümcü, istifa kararını sosyal medya hesabı X üzerinden Metin Altıok'un şiiriyle duyurdu. Paylaşımında, "Gördüğüm lüzûm üzerine, İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi Şehir Tiyatroları Genel Sanat Yönetmenliği görevimden istifa ediyorum. Kamuoyuna duyurulur" ifadelerine yer verdi. www.sozcu.com.tr internet sitesinde yayınlanan yazı, haber ve fotoğrafların her türlü telif hakkı Mega Ajans ve Rek. Tic. A.Ş'ye aittir. İzin alınmadan, kaynak gösterilerek dahi iktibas edilemez.

Oct 07, 2026
Trump Approves Nidal Malik Hasan’s Execution—What a Firing Squad Really Does New

Trump Approves Nidal Malik Hasan’s Execution—What a Firing Squad Really Does

Updated 14:23 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1Published 13:59 7 Oct 2026 GMT+1The Pentagon said that 'judgement day has finally come' for Nidal Malik HasanPresident Donald Trump has approved the execution of a former US Army major by firing squad, the Pentagon has announced. Spokesperson Sean Parnell said that the commander-in-chief has given the green light for Nidal Malik Hasan to meet his grisly fate, nearly two decades after the devastating Fort Hood shooting. It's a controversial and uncommon method of execution in the US - and those who have watched one unfold have conflicting opinions on the humaneness of the process. Hasan, 56, is one of four men on the military's death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas - and Parnell said 'judgement day has finally come' for him. AdvertOn Tuesday (6 October), the Pentagon spokesperson shared a social media post explaining that both Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Trump have rubber stamped his pending execution. Hasan will meet his fate in December (Bell County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)Hasan's scheduled death on 3 December will mark the first military execution since April 1961. He was given the ultimate punishment in August 2013 by a military jury after he was found guilty of 45 counts of premeditated murder and attempted premeditated murder. The former US Army psychiatrist, from Virginia, opened fire with a laser-sighted handgun at the Texas military base, Fort Hood, in November 2009. It left 13 soldiers dead and another 30 injured. Hasan was left wheelchair-bound as he was partially paralysed due to a shootout with police who battled to subdue him during the mass shooting - and he is now set to soon meet a similar fate to his victims. If the military execution goes ahead, his last moments will likely be extremely unpleasant. The metal chair at the rear of the room is what death row inmates are strapped to before the firing squad begin (South Carolina Department of Corrections)The procedure is expected to be similar to those used by US states who put prisoners to death with a firing squad, such as Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah. It may be comparable to the execution of Brad Sigmon in South Carolina in March last year, which saw three officials open fire at him while aiming for a red bullseye target on his chest. Witnesses described how they saw the double murderer strapped to a chair, which had a basin underneath it to catch blood, before a hood was then placed over his head. A curtain that had concealed the firing squad was then opened, before shots were fired simultaneously at Sigmon. A reporter for the Associated Press described observing his chest rise and fall several times after the bullets penetrated his body. It took 3 minutes for him to die after the first shot was fired. How death by firing squad unfolded for SigmonBrad Sigmon was pronounced dead three minutes after his execution began (South Carolina Department of Corrections)Brutally, the bullets that were used are designed to break apart on impact and inflict maximum damage on the condemned inmate. Those who observe such executions are often given ear plugs to protect their ears. As detailed by FOX Carolina News in wake of Sigmon's death, he was strapped down to a metal chair that is bolted to the floor in the execution chamber at the Broad River Correctional Institution in South Carolina. Those responsible for putting him to death were Department of Corrections employees who, interestingly, had volunteered for the macabre job. The publication reported that there was a 'portal' in the wall of the execution chamber, which is where rifles that were each loaded with live ammunition were positioned, before the triggers were pulled from around 15ft (4.6m) away. After the warden recited the execution order, bullets rained down on Sigmon, before a doctor pronounced him dead minutes later. Although his method is perhaps more definitive that other methods such as the lethal injection, as demonstrated during Christa Pike's botched execution last week, it apparently isn't any easier to watch. What witnesses have describedReporters who saw Ronnie Lee Gardner be put to death by a firing squad in Utah in June 2010 gave chilling accounts of what happened in the moments after the trigger was pulled. The killer explicitly wished to meet his fate this way and famously told the Deseret News in 1996: "I like the firing squad. It's so much easier... and there's no mistakes."KSL5TV former reporter Sandra Yi explained that Gardner's head was 'restrained' by officials during his execution, ensuring he could not budge. "There was a strap across his forehead, so he couldn't move his head," she said press at the time, as per the Associated Press. "But I could see him moving his eyes...and it looked almost like he could see us through the window, even though he couldn't. When he was shot, some of us I think weren't sure if he had passed away because we could see movement. "He had his fist clenched and we can see his elbow move up and down and his thumb and forefingers moving rubbing against each other." Others shared similar accounts, such as Pat Reavy from Deseret News, who recalled how Gardner 'kept moving' after the round of shots were fired at him. The general consensus was that the firing squad got the job done efficiently, as KTVX-TV reporter Marcos Ortiz said: "What caught my attention was that it was so sudden, so quick. Boom, boom! Just like that."Sherly Worsely, reporting for KSL NewsRadio, concurred and described it as being 'over pretty quickly'. "It was cleaner than I expected and it was fast," she said. "But he moved, he moved a little bit. And to some degree that bothers me and to some degree that mirrors the last few weeks of his life...because he was fighting to stay alive the last few weeks of his life, legally, and that seemed to carry on the last 60 to 120 seconds." In response to the news of Hasan's execution date being set, Death Penalty Action - an organisation which opposes capital punishment - said: "There ​is nothing Donald Trump loves more than the power to kill."Featured Image Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesTopics: US News, True Crime, Army, Donald Trump

Oct 07, 2026
6 Quiet Signs You’re Over-Explaining Yourself to Feel Safe New

6 Quiet Signs You’re Over-Explaining Yourself to Feel Safe

1. You rehearse simple requests before making themA routine request can feel like a case you must carefully build. Before asking a partner for help or requesting time off, you mentally test every sentence for possible objections.Preparation is useful, but constant rehearsal may suggest you expect ordinary needs to be challenged. Try stating one low-stakes request in a single clear sentence. The goal is not to sound flawless; it is to notice that respectful communication does not require a courtroom defense.2. You add evidence to feelings that need noneInstead of saying you felt hurt, tired or uncomfortable, you provide a detailed timeline proving why the feeling is justified. You may fear that emotion alone will not be considered credible.Facts can clarify a situation, but feelings do not need to win an argument before they deserve acknowledgment. Practice naming the emotion first: “I felt dismissed in that conversation.” Add context only if it helps mutual understanding, not merely to secure permission to feel what you already feel.3. You apologize before anyone has objectedYou may begin harmless messages with “Sorry to bother you” or apologize for taking time to answer a question. The apology acts like emotional padding, designed to reduce the chance of irritation before it appears.Notice when regret is genuine and when it is simply a fee you pay for occupying space. Replace automatic apologies with accurate language: “Thanks for waiting,” “I have a question,” or “I need a moment.” Clarity can be considerate without making you smaller.4. You answer questions nobody actually askedA friend asks why you declined an invitation, and you explain your workload, energy level, family plans and entire week. The extra detail may be an attempt to prevent an imagined accusation of selfishness or dishonesty.Pause after giving the direct answer. Let the other person decide whether more information is needed. “I can’t make it tonight” is often complete. Withholding unnecessary detail is not deception; it is allowing a normal answer to stand without anticipating every possible judgment.5. You soften boundaries until they become negotiationsWhen saying no, you might pile on explanations, alternatives and reassurance until the other person hears an opening. A boundary meant to protect your time becomes a discussion about whether your reasons are sufficiently persuasive.Give the essential information, then stop. “I’m not available this weekend” is clearer than a long account someone can debate line by line. Warmth can remain in your tone, but firmness belongs in the message. A boundary does not need hostility, and it does not require unanimous approval.6. You leave conversations auditing every wordAfter an ordinary exchange, you replay your tone, facial expression and phrasing, searching for something that might have been misunderstood. The conversation has ended, but your internal review continues as though one imperfect sentence could damage the relationship.When the replay begins, ask whether there is concrete evidence that repair is needed. If there is, clarify once. If not, resist reopening the conversation for reassurance. Healthy relationships usually have room for pauses, awkward wording and ordinary human imperfection.

Oct 07, 2026
Colleen Slemmer’s Mother Reacts After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection New

Colleen Slemmer’s Mother Reacts After Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection

See more of our coverage in your search results. The mother of Christa Pike’s victim said she expected the death row inmate to survive and is losing hope she’ll ever be executed.Pike, 50, was expected to become the first woman put to death in the state in over 200 years for murdering Colleen Slemmer in 1995 but survived and is now conscious and speaking, her lawyers revealed Tuesday.May Martinez, left, mother of murder victim Colleen Slemmer, walks out of Riverbend Maximum Security Institution during a stay of the planned execution of Christa Pike, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. AP Photo/George Walker IVChrista Pike survived an attempted execution. On Tuesday, October 6, Pike’s lawyer said she was awake and speaking. Tennessee Dept of Corrections/UPI/ShutterstockThis undated photo shows Colleen Slemmer, who was murdered in 1995. May Martinez via APSlemmer’s mom, May Martinez, told WBIR that she knew all along that Pike would not die and there is a chance that, if they try again, it could be the same outcome.“It doesn’t matter what I think, they’re going to do what they’re going to do,” she told the outlet when asked what her preference would be.Colleen Slemmer, who was tortured and killed in 1995 by Christa Pike. Family handoutDeath row inmate Christa Pike enters a Knox County Criminal Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Dec. 4, 2007. via REUTERSMay Martinez, right, mother of murder victim Colleen Slemmer, walks out of Riverbend Maximum Security Institution during a stay of the planned execution of Christa Pike, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. AP Photo/George Walker IVPike is believed to be the first person ever to survive a lethal injection in the US.

Oct 07, 2026
Why the US Embassy Is Urging Americans to Leave Russia Immediately New

Why the US Embassy Is Urging Americans to Leave Russia Immediately

The US has issued advice for Americans stuck in Russia amid 'plague' fears, as The State Department has warned they should 'depart immediately'. President Trump has said he is set for a call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'very soon' following the death of a researcher at a plague research institute in Siberia.The president was asked whether US intelligence had any further details on the unfolding incident, to which he noted they are in 'very deep discussions'.Following the outbreak, after which dozens of people are reported to be in isolation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday: "I think it’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information with the world.Advert"Maybe it’s bigger than we thought. We don’t know, but I think it would be reckless at this moment, given the limited information we still have, to speculate."And the US Embassy in Moscow has now issued a warning to Americans who are in Russia, outlining a ten-step plan as they urge people to 'depart immediately'.Their website states: "The State Department’s Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) for Russia remains in place and states US citizens currently in Russia should depart immediately.Trump noted that he is due to have a phone call with Putin. (Getty Stock Images)"US citizens planning travel to Russia are again strongly advised not to travel to Russia due to risk of wrongful detention and security concerns."Their ten-step 'actions to take' include:US citizens in the area should follow the guidance of local health authorities, avoid affected facilities, and seek medical care promptly if they develop fever or respiratory symptoms.Visit the CDC Page on Plague for additional information about the disease.Visit the CDC Travelers’ Health Page for Russia for country-specific health updates.Monitor your health for 14 days following travel if you traveled to an area experiencing the outbreak.Review the US Embassy country page for general health information.Refer to the Embassy’s list of medical providers.Check with your travel insurance provider about medical evacuation options should you fall ill while overseas.The extent of the outbreak is currently unknown. (Getty Stock Images)Have a plan to depart in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. Government help.Monitor local media for updates. Be prepared to adjust your plans.Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive health and security updates.American officials further note that they are 'tracking the situation closely' as they work to understand the extent of the infectious disease.The late researcher, 28-year-old Darya Shipilova, died last week just two days after falling ill.As for her cause of death, authorities in Russia, who have downplayed the incident, say she died of 'pneumonia of an unknown aetiology'.

Oct 07, 2026