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The officers were allegedly trying to force a bribe for his release.Four police officers in Thailand have been arrested and charged with murder after a video of a drug suspect being suffocated to death went viral.The shocking 10-minute clip shows the handcuffed suspect, later identified as Jeerapong Thanapat, being blindly led into an office with with a black bag over his head, and sat in a chair.Without a word, an officer enters the room, wraps a plastic bag around his head and cinches it tight, cutting off his air supply. Thanapat grabs at his throat, but the officer drags him…

A woman on TikTok has shared the upsetting reason a nail technician left her feeling embarrassed.User @m.o.ni.i took to the app and told followers a nail technician shamed her for having psoriasis while getting her nails done.In the clip she showed viewers the skin condition on her hands and wrote: ‘When you go to the nail salon and the worker cringes at your skin and keeps saying how lucky she is to have nice skin.’Those in the comments were quick to support her, with many calling the unnamed nail technician ‘unprofessional.’‘People don’t realise how much words can hurt,’ wrote one…

Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxThere’s nothing worse than investing in some expensive fluffy towels only for them to go crunchy after one wash, never having exact softness again.We all strive for that hotel towel standard, but it can prove near enough impossible, with even the best detergents and softeners failing to work on stiff bath sheets.It turns out, we’ve been doing it all wrong, as an expert has revealed the huge mistake we’ve all been making, causing our once-fluffy purchases to feel rough and cheap.Laura de Barra has shared a “life-changing”…

Must-see TV! Katie Thurston kept fans in the loop as she watched some of her season 17 Bachelorette suitors shoot their shots on the Bachelor in Paradise beach.Mic Drop! Katie Thurston’s Fiercest Clapbacks on Social Media“It’s Thomas,” the 30-year-old said in an Instagram Story video during the Tuesday, August 24, episode of the ABC spinoff, cringing and covering her face with her hand. “I feel like I’m watching my season.”The Washington native, whose search for love as the Bachelorette concluded earlier this month, sent Thomas Jacobs packing in the early weeks of her season after word got around the house…

Syda Productions/ShutterstockBy Hope Campbell/Aug. 25, 2021 12:12 pm EDTIf there was anything that signals “I’m all about saving the planet,” nothing — or no one — speaks more loudly than a cotton tote. And why wouldn’t it be? Unlike its dreaded alternative, the plastic bag, cotton totes are made out of a biodegradable material. They aren’t clogging our oceans, neither are they breaking down into micro-versions of itself to be accidentally ingested by sea creatures. Yet, environmentalists are sounding the alarm on these ubiquitous cotton totes because they may not be as good for our beleaguered environment as it may seem. According…

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesBy Sam Ramsden/Aug. 25, 2021 11:44 am EDTMembers of the British royal family face immense scrutiny from both the public and world’s media with just about every aspect of their daily lives, including their tastes in fashion. However, according to the renowned Tatler magazine, the queen, Meghan Markle, and Kate Middleton are far from the most stylish European royals, and that coveted title belongs to Beatrice Borromeo of Monaco. According to the publication, Borromeo is the daughter of the Italian aristocrat Don Carlo Ferdinando. In 2015, she married Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco, who is the youngest son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover and the grandchild of Grace…

Bleach London, the cult salon known for spearheading the dip-dye trend and its kaleidoscopic DIY colors and kits, has debuted its first stateside salon and storefront in L.A., at 8024 W. 3rd St. Working alongside a team of transatlantic stylists trained in Bleach’s trademark approach to color and haircare, co-founder Alex Brownsell (colorist to the likes of Florence Welch and Harry Styles), is taking appointments for the first time in a decade at the four-chair space, offering her signature $1,000 color experience. Longtime client and model Georgia May Jagger, also an investor and co-owner of the salon, weighs in on…

Wpa Pool/Getty ImagesBy Shana Aborn/Aug. 25, 2021 1:04 pm EDTFor royals fans who watched Prince William and Prince Harry grow up, it seemed the two brothers were bonded for life. They shared a deep love for their late mother, Princess Diana, as well as a dedication to military service and charity. But the once-close relationship has soured in recent years, particularly following Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle. Their relatively short courtship and engagement was reportedly a concern from the start, with some royals experts saying William advised his brother not to jump into marriage so quickly. The British tabloids have taken a…

Actress Danielle Brooks is officially back in bride-to-be mode!Brooks just released epic photos from her sexy new engagement shoot with her longtime love and fiancé, Dennis Gelin, and let’s just say we’re still trying to catch our breath now that the Orange Is the New Black star has shown us that she did not come to play.First, the couple show us just how rich their love is, posing for a stunning chocolate-hued shoot that’s so deliciously good you’ll want to take a bite. “Richer than Godiva, sweeter than the sugar cane of Haiti, hotter than the Carolina sun,” wrote Brooks…

There’s drama in Beverly Hills. After Teddi Mellencamp was invited to Kyle Richards’ house for an on-camera soiree during season 11 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she claimed that Garcelle Beauvais wasn’t pleased with her presence.Biggest ‘Real Housewives’ Feuds Ever — And Where the Relationships Stand TodayOn the Monday, August 23, episode of her “Teddi Tea Pod With Teddi Mellencamp,” the reality star, 40, alleged that Garcelle, 54, bad-mouthed her to RHOBH production and questioned her attendance at the dinner party following her exit from the show.The Indiana native claimed that she overheard the Bravo personality asking producers, “Why is she even here and why does she…

Your wedding day is one of the biggest moments in your life whether you’re the bride or the groom.And, despite all the stress of planning and the money spent it’s also supposed to be one of the happiest as you wed your partner while surrounded by loved ones.Unfortunately though not everyone’s big day goes smoothly…Which is what happened for one groom when his mother turned up to the church with a plus one – his ex-wife. Recommended:Yeah, bad right?Posting on Reddit, the bloke’s new wife explained what happened in the lead up to the wedding.It turns out that the groom’s…

DEAR DEIDRE: MY cruel husband is forcing me to have an abortion and I’m devastated.I’m 40 and although the baby wasn’t planned, I was delighted when I found out I was pregnant.For more advice from Dear DeidreNo issue is too small, too large or too embarrassing. Read our personal replies here.Dear Deidre on Mental HealthDear Deidre on Identity  Dear Deidre on Debt and Money Dear Deidre on WorkDear Deidre on Health and Wellbeing Dear Deidre on AddictionBut when I told my husband, who’s 44, he told me to get rid of it.And when I showed him a scan photo, he said the baby…

Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxVicky Pattison has given a peek inside her sun-soaked girly holiday to Croatia.The former Geordie Shore star, 33, who has been proudly showing off her stretch marks and cellulite in refreshing bikini snaps, has shared a series of snaps to her 4.8million Instagram followers of her idyllic getaway to the island of Hvar in Croatia. Vicky, who is happily loved up with boyfriend Ercan Ramadan, described how she was in ‘paradise’ and had been ‘desperate to get away on holiday for about 18 months’ after so many…

Kanye West has filed paperwork to have his name legally changed to Ye.ABC News obtained a copy of the rapper’s petition, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, in which he asked the judge to sign off on changing his legal name from Kanye Omari West to simply Ye. It is currently unknown when a decision on the request will be made.West’s attorney, Ekwan Rhow, has yet to respond to a request for comment from ABC News.The Grammy winner has been going by the nickname for years, even telling fans in a 2018 tweet “I am YE” and referencing himself as “the…

CAN you help keep Britain trucking?Today The Sun launches a new campaign to recruit tens of thousands of HGV drivers to beat the delivery crisis.Lorry drivers are vital to keep our nation functioning but the growing recruitment shortage has seen supermarket shelves left bare, pubs run dry, McDonald’s unable to serve milkshakes, Nando’s forced to close and even the supply of school dinners under threat.Experts estimate the nation faces a huge shortfall of 100,000 drivers caused by a “perfect storm” of veteran drivers leaving the profession, lack of new drivers training during the pandemic, some workers returning to EU countries…

Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inboxHelen Flanagan has given a glimpse inside her trip to Scotland.The Coronation Street star, 31, who shares daughters Matilda, six, Delilah, three, and five month old son Charlie with fiancé Scott Sinclair, 32, looked radiant as she showed off her postpartum figure on a beach in Loch Lomond on Wednesday 25 August. Helen slipped into a brown bikini as she cradled her adorable youngest Charlie in the sweet Instagram snaps to her 1million followers. The actress, who plays Rosie Webster in the ITV soap opera, looked every…

For too long, women have been sidelined or even sacked for struggling with the menopause. But as more and more take their bosses to tribunals, ELEANOR MILLS issues a rousing battle cry… I am not a walking hot flush!Growing number of women are claiming unfair dismissal linked to menopauseOne in four women in the UK consider leaving their job as a result of symptoms Eleanor Mills shares horror stories from women who’ve been made redundant 50-year-old says she doesn’t want to be seen as a pitiable walking hot flushKatie was exhausted. She’d always been blessed with huge amounts of energy — it…

Actress Letitia Wright suffered a minor injury Wednesday while filming a stunt on the set of the upcoming film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” a Marvel spokesperson confirmed to CBS News. Wright received care at a Boston hospital but was later released.Deadline first reported the news. The incident took place in Boston, a departure from the film’s primary shooting location. “Wakanda Forever” is the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster “Black Panther,” which starred the late Chadwick Boseman as the lead.Wright’s representatives did not immediately respond to CBS News’ request for comment.Wright, 27, is reprising her role as Shuri, princess of Wakanda…

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here.This is not how it was supposed to be.If everything had gone according to Plan A, Scott Morrison would have called an election within days, then sailed through the campaign as the Prime Minister who had led the country through a once-in-a-century pandemic with minimal loss of life and only temporary disruption to the economy.Under Plan A, Morrison would have been the Prime Minister to lead the country out of the pandemic.Credit:GettyThat would have carried him to victory with an increased majority, and probably set him up for another. It would have…

Back on the market! Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman finalized their divorce eight months after calling it quits, Us Weekly can confirm.Celebrity Couples Who Called It Quits in 2020According to court documents obtained by Us on Wednesday, August 25, the judgement on their divorce was filed with a New York court on Monday, August 23, and entered into the records the following day.Us confirmed that the Big Little Lies alum, 32, and the Greyhound actor, 33, split in December 2020. Kravitz filed for divorce in New York on December 23 after less than two years of marriage.The former couple secretly…