ISRAEL are investigating claims they may have assassinated elusive Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in an airstrike.
Gaza’s Bin Laden, 61, has been Israel’s main target ever since he masterminded the horrific October 7 massacre with fresh reports saying he might have finally been eliminated.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has vowed to destroy the terror kingpin with him escaping from their clutches for months.
An IDF statement earlier today announced their potential mammoth scalp.
They said: “During an activity by IDF fighters in the Gaza Strip, three terrorists were killed.
“The IDF and Shin Bet are investigating the possibility that one of the terrorists is Yahya Sinwar.
“At this stage, the identity of the terrorists cannot be confirmed.”
Sinwar has been the head of Hamas in Gaza since 2017 but was recently bumped up to chief after the suspected Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Last man standing Sinwar spent half of his adult life in Israeli prisons, has a reputation as a ruthless leader and is now the most powerful target left on Israel’s kill list.
The terror boss is believed to have been in hiding in tunnels under the city to evade the IDF, transport weapons and even hold hostages.
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EVERY year it feels like the festive season starts earlier and earlier.
Shoppers have shared their annoyance at Hobby Lobby for launching a Christmas sale before Halloween.
The arts and crafts store announced the 50% off holiday sale earlier this month.
Reductions apply to all Christmas decor, including trees, decorations, and crafts.
“Deck the halls with all things Christmas,” the retail chain wrote on a Facebook announcement, first posted on September 30.
The sale includes items such as a Light Up Gingerbread House, reduced from $49.99 to $24.99.
A Christmas-themed candle is also available as part of the sale for just $7.99.
The Peppermint Bark Candle Tin was previously listed for $15.99.
As well as making your home smell like the holidays, you can add some festive lights.
Rather than simply opting for the run-of-the-mill string fairy lights, you can add a personal touch with a LED sign.
A Hot Cocoa LED Wood Sign is currently reduced from $21.99 to $10.99.
And if that’s not enough light this holiday season, a mini light-up tree is also available.
The Green Light Up Christmas Tree is currently available for $24.99 after originally being listed for $49.99.
Shoppers can also pick up a Grinch-themed pillow for just $17.49, reduced from $34.99.
Ironically, one of the cartoon character’s famous phrases is printed on the front of the item.
“‘Maybe Christmas,’ he thought, ‘doesn’t come from a store.'”
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“Stop rushing the seasons!” wrote one unimpressed shopper.
“I haven’t even started eating Halloween candy!” said another commenter.
A third person commented that they were “not ready for this yet.”
However, others were keen to get in the holiday spirit as soon as possible.
“Already started listening to Christmas music!” wrote one enthusiastic person.
“Love it!” said another excited Hobby Lobby shopper.
PITTSBURGH Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is at risk of losing his starting job.
The 25-year-old quarterback has the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4-2 on the season, but his time as a starter might be over.
The Steelers made a shocking announcement when they revealed that Russell Wilson was returning to practice and taking first-team reps.
This is a massive indication that he will be in the starting quarterback position in Week 7 over Fields.
Fields hasn’t made any comments on the situation, but he shared a simple message about teamwork within the Steelers.
“God is good. Great team dub,” he posted on Instagram.
Fields wasn’t supposed to be the Steelers’ starting quarterback this season. Wilson won the job during training camp, but a preseason injury forced him out for multiple weeks.
In the time that Wilson has been sidelined, Fields has excelled in the Steelers’ offense, and it feels like an odd time to try benching him.
Not only are the Steelers tied for first place in the AFC North with their 4-2 record, but Fields is a big reason why they are in that position.
He is playing exceptional football, accounting for 1,338 total yards of offense and 10 total touchdowns with just one interception.
Fields currently has more yards and touchdowns than Patrick Mahomes has on the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Steelers haven’t officially made the change at quarterback yet, but head coach Mike Tomlin is holding back from giving a clear answer about his situation.
“We’ll see where that leads us,” he said.
“I’ll acknowledge that Russ proved his health last week, and we’re looking hard at him this week.
“It is up for consideration.”
Steelers fans are strongly against the idea of benching Fields in favor of Wilson, and shared their thoughts on social media.
“Just a terrible move. Fields has that team rolling,” one fan said.
The New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings kick off the NFL's annual run of London fixtures.
New York and Minnesota face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday October 6 at 2.30pm local time – 9.30am ET for fans back home in America.
It is the first of three straight NFL Sundays that begin with an early game live from London.
The following week, Tottenham also plays host to the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears.
And on October 20, the Jags will head across town to Wembley Stadium to take on the New England Patriots.
“This is so stupid Fields has been playing just fine,” another fan said.
“This is what we call awful coaching,” a third fan said.
“This is so insanely stupid,” a fourth fan said.
“What an absolute joke. Fields has earned it,” a fifth fan said.
The Steelers face off against the New York Jets on Sunday. There is still no indication about which quarterback will start the game.
LIAM Payne sparked concern among staff and his fans in the hours and days before his untimely death.
The pop star died suddenly after falling from a height at his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wedneday.
He travelled to the country to watch One Direction co-star Niall Horan on tour, after joking with fans that he wanted to “square up a couple of things” with his former bandmate.
While out there he extended his stay, and during the trip Liam shared videos of himself with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy dancing along to Niall’s music at the Movistar Arena.
He also posted a photo with Niall, writing over the top “Reunited.”
After two weeks away, American actress Kate, 25, revealed she was ready to leave and decided to head home on October 14.
She explained on TikTok: “Honestly, love South America but I hate staying in one place for too long. And we were supposed to be there for, like, five days, turned into two weeks.
“I was just like, ‘I need to go home’.”
She added: “I was so happy to be home. It was so relieving.”
Glamorous Kate appeared in the final photo Liam shared on social media minutes before he died.
He appeared topless as they cosied up together for a mirror selfie.
After she left, Liam spent evenings posting on social media and incredibly, paying into sick children’s GoFundMe accounts live on social media.
He also took photos with fans outside his hotel, and one photo – said to be his last – saw him returning to his CasaSur hotel room in the neighbourhood of Palermo.
On the day of Liam’s death, a frantic 911 call made by a worker at hotel Casa Sur revealed he had been “behaving erratically”, and witnesses claimed he had to be carried back to his room after smashing his latop.
In the call, the worker said: “Hello good afternoonm, I’m calling from CasaSur hotel in Palermo.
“We have a guest who is off his head on drugs and alcohol, and well, when he is conscious he is destroying everything in the room.
“And we need you to send someone, please.”
Argentine media have since published pictures allegedly showing inside Liam’s hotel room shortly after his fatal balcony fall.
The pictures appeared to show white powder and burnt aluminium foil.
The dad-of-one told fans about the trip in a video on Snapchat, which fans asked him if he was “OK”.
He had started rambling that him and his friend “needed to talk”, and speculated on a feud within the band.
The Snapchat was shared not long after Liam’s friends told The Sun they feared he was “spiralling out of control”.
A source said: “Liam’s behaviour has been concerning many in his inner circle for months.
“For a while things seemed to be looking up for him but over the past year there are fears he is spiralling.
SHOCKED friends, family and fans have paid heartbreaking tributes to Liam as news of the singer's death circulated across the world.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction’s camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: “Such an awful tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all those who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was “devastated” and “lost for words”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning today.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show today and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
“We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
“Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a “top young man”.
He added: “You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
“He’s no longer around some of his old friends as he’s relocated to America to start a new life out there which means many of those who are around him are ‘yes men’.
“Everyone wants the best for him but things are erratic to say the least.”
Some of Liam’s inner circle started to worry that he was “spiralling out of control” with his ex-fiancee Maya Henry adding to the claims this week.
Maya, 23, dated Liam for three years before they split in 2022.
In a podcast interview two days ago, she said her ex had reached out to her in worrying phone calls and had created fake accounts to contact her.
Speaking on The Internet is Dead podcast, she said: “There was one time I tried to get him help, but he was not taking it.”
She added: “He would always message me after we broke up, he would say, ‘I’m not well’.
“He would always play with death, and be like ‘well I’m going to die, I’m not doing well’
“I know the lifestyle that he lives and there is a day that something is going to happen.
“So I would always be like, OK, he’s saying these things, I am going to have to help him because I am not going to be able to live with myself if something happens to him”.
Liam’s family have released a statement following the shock passing of the superstar.
In a statement, Liam’s family said: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.
“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this awful time.”
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A HEARTBREAKING clip of Liam Payne bravely admitting his struggles with fame and mental health has resurfaced after the star’s tragic death.
The One Direction star passed away aged 31 after falling to his death from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
And as the world mourns the loss of the beloved singer, a video of Liam’s candid interview on The Diary of a CEO podcast in 2021 showed the extent of the pain he endured behind closed doors.
The Brit opened up about the overwhelming pressures he faced during his rise to fame with One Direction, admitting that he was unsure whether he had already reached rock bottom.
“I was worried how far my rock bottom was going to be. Where’s rock bottom for me? And you would never have seen it. I’m very good at hiding it,” he confessed.
“I don’t even know if I’ve hit it yet.
“I can either make that choice now and pick my last moment as my rock bottom or I can make a whole new low.”
The Wolverhampton-born star first stepped into the public eye as a teenager, auditioning for The X Factor at the age of 14.
His second appearance on the show, two years later, led to the formation of One Direction, a group that would go on to dominate the music charts worldwide.
Despite their success, Liam often spoke about the dark side of fame, revealing how the constant media attention and pressure from being in the spotlight took a significant toll on his mental health.
One of the more painful admissions from Liam’s interview was his battle with alcohol, which began during his time with the band.
It comes as:
As One Direction skyrocketed to fame, the group members were often confined to hotel rooms, where mini-bars were their only outlet.
“The best way to secure us was to lock us in our rooms, and what is in the room? A mini-bar,” the ex-1D band-member told the podcast.
“So I had a party-for-one that seemed to carry on for many years of my life.”
Liam was brutally honest about his health issues in recent years.
His journey through fame came with its costs as he disclosed that he had suffered from social anxiety and struggled to maintain his mental well-being while under immense pressure.
Despite the joyful moments of his meteoric rise to fame, Liam’s struggles with mental health, addiction, and the weight of his stardom were a constant undercurrent.
He had been working on his sobriety in recent years, candidly discussing his difficult relationship with alcohol.
He admitted that he spent time in a US wellness clinic after he “hit rock bottom”.
He also told how a mystery respiratory illness left him floored in 2021.
Liam admitted turning to alcohol and drugs to hide how he struggled to cope with One Direction’s dizzying levels of fame — which would spark panic attacks and high levels of exhaustion.
by Howell Davies, Associate Bizarre Editor
LIAM was warm, a little bit goofy and the dad – figuratively, not literally – in One Direction, who always kept everyone in check and gave the people what they wanted.
He was the spokesperson of the group, speaking up while the others fooled around or shrunk into the background.
I interviewed him lots of times over the years, first of all back in December 2014 when I was a fledgling reporter and he was still one fifth of the world’s most famous boyband.
On that night at the BBC Music Awards in West London, they squeezed onto a sofa and Liam spoke animatedly while his bandmate Zayn Malik barely said a word.
He was friendly and the most professional of the group because he knew his role was to hold things together.
You could tell he was eager to please, even then.
But I would hear whispers from behind the scenes that all was not well.
He was abusing alcohol and his love life was a rollercoaster.
Things came to a head in the final year of One Direction and those working around him made it clear that it was a relief he would finally have some time off to be a normal guy in his early twenties – after years spent pin-balling across the glove in a haze of screams from fans.
It was shocking to me that at 22 he had been in the industry for years and years, while I, just a year older, was only just starting my career.
I still felt like a kid, but he was one of the most talked-about people in the world.
He came across as erratic in interviews by making bizarre claims, including that Cowell built One Direction around his talents and that his solo career has been the most successful of all his bandmates.
The star died instantly from multiple injuries including a fractured skull after tragically falling from a third-floor hotel balcony.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at the Casa Sur in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening but Liam was declared dead.
Cops found Liam dead in the hotel’s inner courtyard at around 5pm local time (9pm UK time) when they arrived.
A post-mortem is expected to be carried out later today in Buenos Aires.
Heartbroken fans have gathered outside the hotel for candlelit vigils with many leaving flowers and hand-written messages fixed to a tree.
A bouquet of white carnations was decorated with a heart-shaped ornament which said: “Te Amo” – “I Love You” in Spanish.
The singer was in Buenos Aires for pal and former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan’s tour.
Liam had shared a post on Snapchat only minutes before his death showing himself with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.
Tributes have poured in for the singer with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak.
Harry Styles‘ mum shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram writing in the caption: “Just a boy…”.
And Liam’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry was ” in shock” in the wake of the tragic news.
SHOCKED fans have started to flood Liam Payne's last Instagram post with sad tributes as news of the singer's death emerges.
Broadcaster Rylan Clark said RIP Liam: “Extremely sad news. V tragic and so young.”
Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ORGANISERS of the US Grand Prix have confirmed a major change has been made for this year’s Formula One race.
After a three-week break, F1 returns with the title battle well and truly on between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
The rivals are separated by just 52 points with six grand prix weekends to go.
However, as the Drivers’ Championship heads into crunch time, track chiefs at this weekend’s race of Circuit of the Americas in Texas, have confirmed the course has been fully resurfaced with new asphalt.
It follows a complaint Verstappen made last year.
The Austin track has always been a bumpy ride for drivers, however, last year’s edition proved particularly problematic.
Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified following the race when they were found to have excessive wear on the planks underneath their cars.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso was forced to retire mid-event after smashing up his car floor.
Verstappen, 27, won both the sprint and feature race at COTA last year on route to his third F1 title, but was very vocal about the problems he and his fellow drivers endured during the race.
The flying Dutchman said at the time: “It needs to be redone because at the moment it feels like it’s better suited to a rally car. I’m jumping and bouncing around.
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“In an F1 car probably you don’t even see it as much because, of course, we are glued to the ground because of the downforce, but the bumps and jumps that we have in some places, this is way too much.
“I don’t think it’s F1 level. I love this track.
“Honestly, the layout is amazing but we definitely need new tarmac and it needs to be a lot smoother for the coming years, because we already asking for this for I think quite a few years, and it’s not really been done.”
Fast forward to this weekend, and race promoter Bobby Epstein has revealed the Red Bull driver’s complaint was a factor in finally getting the much-needed work done.
He said: “It was mainly to get rid of the bumps. Some of that track was 12 years old, so it was time.
“I know Max gave it a pretty poor review last year, so I hope we hear something positive. I’m certain we’re going to hear, ‘This is like a totally new track. It’s fantastic’.”
As well as a resurfaced track, some of the verges have been narrowed and replaced with turf in an effort to reduce track limit violations.
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Like last year, Verstappen is in the drivers seat to win the title.
However, this time he is at a disadvantage due to the fact that Norris, 24, has a quicker car and has hit a strong run of form that has seen the Brit win two of the last four races.
That being said, Norris needs to outscore Verstappen by almost nine points (8.67) every weekend to complete the greatest comeback in the sport’s history.
COTA will kick off a second series of three sprint and feature race double headers to finish the season.
A standard one-race weekend in Mexico will follow a week later before Brazil sees the penultimate sprint and feature race weekend.
This will give way to another two-week break before F1 returns in Las Vegas.
Vegas will then be followed by the final sprint weekend of the season in Qatar, before the season finale plays out in Abu Dhabi on December 8.
I EXPECT Max Verstappen to go all guns blazing over the next six-rounds. I also think his experience and aggression could give him the edge.
It seems too little too late for Norris showing consistency, despite that dominant win in Singapore last time out.
You can’t help think what could have been had he sorted out his first-lap issues sooner.
Norris needs to prove he has the mental fortitude, because we all know he’s got the speed, the team and the fastest car.
Verstappen has endured an eight-race winless streak, but he has still managed to score points, with three second-places during that time.
So I think the Dutchman will lift his fourth world-title this season, by the skin of his teeth.
Here are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:
Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
Williams: Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBC
Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan
RB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBC
Haas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon
King Charles is jetting off from Heathrow Airport ahead of his gruelling nine-day Australia tour – with 36 engagements planned.
Charles, 75, was pictured arriving at Heathrow Airport to catch a commercial airline ahead of the eight-day trip.
He was driven to the airport’s five-star Windsor Suite in a convoy of vehicles this morning.
Staff were seen picking out only three suitcases from the back of the King’s vehicle for his eight-day trip Down Under and State Visit to Samoa.
But it is understood the plane will be packed with its luggage for his royal entourage.
He will be met by Camilla in Singapore who is travelling separately after a private break.
They will both then change flights and head on to Sydney and arrive late on Friday night for an official welcome.
Charles, 75, who has been treated for cancer since he was diagnosed in February, and wife Camilla, 77, will have a ‘rest day’ on Saturday.
Claims he will watch the $20million Everest race at Randwick are believed to be wide of the mark.
He kicks off the trip in Sydney on Sunday before visiting Canberra and speaking at the opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) next week.
It comes as several Aussie State Premieres have snubbed an invite to meet the King.
But a recent poll revealed Aussies are less in favour of ditching the King for a Republic than during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
He is flying 10,500 miles Down Under becoming the first monarch to visit since 2011.
The trip includes a party at Sydney Opera House and he will deliver a speech at Parliament House in Canberra.
He will hold a poignant face-to-face with two pioneering cancer doctors during his trip.
Despite his cancer treatment he will still pack in 36 engagements on eight days with Queen Camilla.
The trip also includes a State Visit to Samoa in the South Pacific – where he will make an address at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Charles, 75, announced he had cancer in February and spent two months off front line engagements while he had weekly treatment.
He ordered aides to “supercharge” efforts to travel to Oz in April after positive reaction to treatment.
Sources close to the King insist his treatment is on an ‘upward trajectory’ and he will travel Down Under with royal doctors.