1667090372 Russia pulls out of grain export deal with Ukraine after

Russia pulls out of grain export deal with Ukraine after Black Sea attack

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Russian fleet in Sevastopol in 2014

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Russian fleet in Sevastopol in 2014

Russia on Saturday (10/29) announced the suspension of its participation in the international agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain from its Black Sea ports.

The announcement comes hours after Moscow accused Ukraine of a “massive” drone attack on its Black Sea naval fleet in Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula.

According to Russian authorities, nine drones were used in the alleged attack, which would have damaged a ship.

Ukraine responded by saying that Russia “invents terrorist attacks”.

Without providing any evidence, Russia also accused British troops of involvement in the attack and involvement in the Russian gas pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea last month.

In response, the UK MoD said Russia was selling “disinformation on an epic scale”.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said drones used in Saturday’s attack targeted ships involved in the grain export business.

Hours later, a Foreign Ministry statement in Moscow said that “Russia cannot guarantee the safety of civilian dry cargo vessels participating in the ‘Black Sea Initiative’ and is suspending their implementation indefinitely from today.”

A UN spokesman said the organization that negotiated the deal with Turkey is in contact with Moscow, adding it was “vital that all parties refrain from any action that jeopardizes the Black Sea Grains Initiative”.

Recently, Russia has been involved in what US and Ukrainian officials are calling a disinformation campaign, with baseless claims that Kyiv is preparing a radioactive “dirty bomb” and biological mosquitoes for attacks.

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The deal, which enabled the “grain corridor” brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last July, allowed Ukraine to resume its Black Sea grain exports after Russia blocked them early in the invasion.

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The grain export deal with Ukraine has mitigated the rise in food prices over the past three months

The treaty was negotiated personally by the UN SecretaryGeneral and was hailed as a major diplomatic victory that helped ease the food price crisis.

However, Russia complained that its exports continued to be hampered and suggested not to renew the deal.

In recent days, Kyiv has accused Moscow of deliberately slowing the flow of ships, creating a queue of more than 170 boats in the region.

Tensions in Crimea

The allegations made by Russia follow the successful recapture of Ukrainian troops from areas occupied by Russian forces since the invasion began on February 24.

Russia responded with largescale attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, particularly the country’s power grid.

Crimea was annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014 and is highly symbolic of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In recent weeks, several attacks have hit the peninsula, where the Russian army has established a large presence.

Sevastopol is the largest city in the region and home to the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Mikhail Razvozhaev, the city’s Russiansworn governor, said the Russian Navy repelled the latest attack the “most massive” in the city since February. He said all drones were shot down and no “civilian infrastructure” was damaged.

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Jennifer Lopez bares some serious skin in a tiny white

Jennifer Lopez bares some serious skin in a tiny white lingerie set as she reclines on crisp white sheets

Jennifer Lopez bares some serious skin in a tiny white lingerie set as she reclines on crisp white sheets for a day of self-care

Jennifer Lopez enjoyed some self-care in a skimpy lingerie set on Saturday afternoon.

The 53-year-old singer-songwriter wore a white bra underneath a silky robe that fell off her right shoulder.

Her long brown hair was parted in the middle and fell in soft waves down the middle of her back.

Relaxing: Jennifer Lopez enjoyed some self-care in a skimpy lingerie set on Saturday afternoon

Relaxing: Jennifer Lopez enjoyed some self-care in a skimpy lingerie set on Saturday afternoon

Lopez’s lips were matte pink and she wore black eyeshadow that made her eyes pop.

She flashed a warm smile as she reclined on a set of crisp white sheets.

The Wedding Planner star captioned the series of photos, “#ThisIsMe… [white heart emoji] #SelfCare #HappyWeekend #TakingAMoment.”

Baring some skin: The singer-songwriter, 53, donned a white bra underneath a silky robe that fell off her right shoulder

Baring some skin: The singer-songwriter, 53, donned a white bra underneath a silky robe that fell off her right shoulder

Long Curls: Her long brown hair was parted in the middle and fell in soft waves down the middle of her back

Long Curls: Her long brown hair was parted in the middle and fell in soft waves down the middle of her back

All about self care: The Wedding Planner star captioned the photo series, '#ThisIsMe... [white heart emoji] #SelfCare #HappyWeekend #TakingAMoment' Tension?  Her cool demeanor in the photos came after news that could spark tension between her and her husband Ben Affleck's ex, Jennifer Garner

Makeup: Lopez’s lips were painted a matte pink, and she wore black eyeshadow that made her eyes pop

Her cool demeanor in the photos came after news that could spark tension between her and her husband Ben Affleck’s ex, Jennifer Garner.

The two stars go head-to-head in the People’s Choice Awards for Best Female Movie Star.

The nominations were announced Wednesday morning, with Garner receiving a knot for the film The Adam Project and Lopez being recognized for her romantic comedy Marry Me.

Also in the category are Elizabeth Olsen (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Gal Gadot (Death on the Nile), Joey King (Bullet Train), Keke Palmer (Nope), Queen Latifah (Hustle) and Viola Davis (The Woman Kings).

Will she win?  Lopez and Garner compete in the People's Choice Awards for Best Female Movie Star

Will she win? Lopez and Garner compete in the People’s Choice Awards for Best Female Movie Star

She also made the category: Jennifer Garner was nominated for The Adam Project, which also stars Ryan Reynolds

She also made the category: Jennifer Garner was nominated for The Adam Project, which also stars Ryan Reynolds

Co-Star: Marry Me was released in February.  Lopez stars in the film alongside Owen Wilson

Co-Star: Marry Me was released in February. Lopez stars in the film alongside Owen Wilson

Marry Me was released in February. Lopez stars in the film alongside Owen Wilson.

According to the film’s IMDb page, it revolves around “music superstars Kat Valdez (Lopez) and Bastian (Maluma)” who are getting married. “But when Kat learns Bastian was unfaithful seconds before her vows, she decides instead to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd (Wilson).”

The film didn’t receive much critical acclaim, earning only 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, the audience loved it and gave it a 92% audience rating on the review aggregator.

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Gisele Bundchen would be devastated after the end of her

Gisele Bundchen would be devastated after the end of her marriage to Tom Brady Entertainment


The end of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady’s marriage would have affected the Brazilian model. According to website Entertainment Tonight, after 12 years together, she was “devastated” by the split and even sought help to cope.

“Tom and Gisele have love for each other, he’s a great father, but Gisele had to put herself and her family first,” a source close to the former couple told the American portal.

“Gisele worked with a spiritual guru to stay in a place of peace and come to terms with the end of marriage.”

The model and the footballer confirmed their divorce via social media on Friday (28th).

“It is with great gratitude for our time together that Tom and I have finalized our amicable divorce. My priority has always been and will always be our children, whom I love with all my heart. We will continue to care for them with all the love, care and attention they deserve,” Gisele said in a statement.

Tom Brady also released a note in which he reiterated that the children will be the focus of the now excouple and stressed that the decision to end it was made after much thought.


Gisele and Tom Brady married in 2009, three years after they met. They are parents to Vivian, 9, and Benjamin, 12. Brady is also father to John, 15, from his relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.

According to TMZ, the couple’s lawyers have reached an agreement on the division of assets. However, the details of the divorce remain confidential.


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Hundreds of tons of grass seed have been flown in

Hundreds of tons of grass seed have been flown in from the US to fill stadiums and 136 training pitches in Qatar

REVEALED: World Cup organizers have flown hundreds of tons of US grass seed and fake winter conditions to perfect pitches in Qatar… with a 40-pitch-sized farm north of Doha growing reserve grass just in case!

For the most lavish and controversial World Cup of our time, no expense has been spared in fulfilling the most fundamental requirement for a major football tournament – ​​the pitches.

With a global audience fixated on Qatar from November 20, the last thing organizers need is superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, unable to entertain a global audience due to dubious surfaces.

Temperatures in the Gulf average more than 100 degrees between May and September, making it difficult for ordinary turf to grow, to say the least.

Hundreds of tons of grass seed were imported from the US in air-conditioned planes

Hundreds of tons of grass seed were imported from the US in air-conditioned planes

As a result, millions of seeds have been imported, dozens of staff have been hired and a large expanse of spare pitches installed in case one of the main stadiums needs to be moved at short notice.

The fine detail of the operation is matched only by the staggering numbers.

Hundreds of tons of grass seed were imported from the United States in air-conditioned planes to cover the needs of eight stadium pitches – seven of them new – and 136 training pitches.

Each new site required 50,000 liters of desalinated seawater per day in summer

Each new site required 50,000 liters of desalinated seawater per day in summer

“Due to the climate and conditions in Qatar, the playing surface would not hold together without the right grass seed,” said David Graham of Aspire Turf, the company responsible.

Each new site required 50,000 liters of desalinated seawater per day during the summer — more than enough to choke environmentalists on the excess.

Groundsmen triggered wintry conditions in September by blowing chilled air onto the pitches, making them resilient enough to host the November and December tournament.

“When you have attrition, you want the grass to keep growing to recover,” said Haitham Al Shareef, a veteran member of the Qatar team.

Peak temperatures are currently falling which is good for the players but not so much for the groundsmen who are aware that ryegrass can stall pitch regeneration.

Underground moisture reduction systems were used to eliminate the risk of grass fungus

Underground moisture reduction systems were used to eliminate the risk of grass fungus

Chemical cocktails and an underground humidity reduction system were used to eradicate the risk of grass fungus, which would turn matches into a sham.

However, with the entire World Cup in Qatar costing an estimated £7bn – the most expensive in history – it’s no surprise organizers have a backup plan should one of the pitches become unplayable.

On a farm in the north of the capital Doha, reserve grass grows on a huge field with 40 full pitches.

If an SOS comes out of the Khalifa International stadium, where England play their opening game against Iran on November 21 – or for any of the other reasons – Qatar promise they can lay a new surface in no time.

“It can be harvested, transported and ready to play in eight hours,” said a confident project manager, Mohamed Al Atwaan.

Qatar have been preparing for this for 15 years, well before they were officially confirmed as hosts. The seeding for the current pitches started three months ago.

The first test will take place on November 20 when Qatar meets Ecuador in the opening match.

Pitches aside, this World Cup will be the first where players and fans will be able to benefit from air conditioning. Even as winter approaches, temperatures can reach 30 degrees Celsius (86F) at some parts of the day.

Cooled air is supplied through grilles on the stands and vents on the pitch. The air is sucked back, recooled, filtered and pushed out again.

It is the brainchild of engineer Dr. Saud Ghani, the Dr. called cool. He leaned it against an air conditioner in a car. “Only on a larger scale,” he joked.

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1667090179 Russias pro war community fractures as Putins invasion falters report

Russia’s pro-war community fractures as Putin’s invasion falters: report

Russia’s pro-war community is “cracking” as its military suffered casualties during the invasion of Ukraine, a Friday report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) found.

The US-based think tank’s report pointed to Russia’s growing “Siloviki faction,” which it described as people with significant power bases within Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle who are fielding combat troops in Ukraine. Notably, this group is “led” by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian billionaire and financier of the Wagner Group, an elite paramilitary force linked to Putin, who sends mercenaries to fight in Ukraine.

The report cited Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s recent criticism of Russian military commander Colonel-General Alexander Lapin as a “probable” response to a Ukrainian “strike against Chechen units in northeastern Kherson Oblast.” The Chechen leader said the strike killed 23 service members and injured another 58.

“Kadyrov accused Lapin of failing to communicate with Chechen leaders and claimed that he unsuccessfully tried to reach Lapin to discuss Ukrainian breakthroughs around Lyman,” the ISW wrote, referring to the Ukrainian city of Lyman, which is separated from the Russian military occupation months before the Ukrainian military took it back a few weeks ago.

Russias pro war community fractures as Putins invasion falters report

Above: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attends a meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on October 28, the Institute for War Research (ISW) has found. Mikhail Metzel

While Kadyrov blasted Lapin, he praised the Wagner group and Prigozhin, the ISW said.

The report notes that the Chechen leader’s “criticism of Lapin points to further fragmentation within the pro-war community, which could allow Priogozhin to gain more power in the long run”.

“Putin will have to continue to appease the siloviki faction while he tries to support his disgraced higher military command and maintain the favor of the milbloggers, who have attacked some conventional Russian military commanders such as Lapin and the commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, Sergei Surovikin. respect,” the ISW added.

Newsweek has reached out to the Russian and Ukrainian defense ministries for comment.

Yaroslava Barbieri, a PhD student at Birmingham University, recently told Newsweek that Prigozhin may have “ulterior motives” in sending forces to the Donetsk region, where Russian forces are fighting to attack Ukrainian forces.

“He sees this as an opportunity to further undermine Shoigu and show the Kremlin the combat value of the Wagner Group while regular Russian military units continue to lose ground in other combat zones,” Barbieri said, referring to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Shoigu announced Friday that the process of calling up 300,000 reservists as part of Russia’s “partial mobilization” effort launched last month has been completed. However, Russia could end up drafting an additional 110,000 troops, according to Friday’s ISW report.

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Slurs and Ivermectin Both Have a Big Weekend on Twitter

Slurs and Ivermectin Both Have a Big Weekend on Twitter for Some Reason

Elon Musk

Elon MuskPhoto: CARINA JOHANSEN/NTB/AFP via Getty Images

Earlier this week – and after trying to wriggle out of it for months – Elon Musk became the new owner of Twitter, promising the kind of bold new take on free speech that can only come from a very wealthy person who once got very angry with someone had an account where he made fun of him with a cartoonishly fake Italian accent. Amid some high-profile layoffs among Twitter’s top employees, Musk issued a statement earlier this week saying he bought the service — after being legally forced to do so — because he wanted to “help humanity.”

In other entirely unrelated news, reports from Bloomberg show that racial slurs, references to the deworming drug Ivermectin, and conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic all surged on Twitter this weekend immediately after Musk’s purchase was finalized. It’s a strange coincidence, and we’ll be in danger if we can make heads or tails out of it!

The Bloomberg report, for example, notes that an unspecified “racial slur” — which we’ll just assume is the N-word, since we’ve seen many tweets where people are very proud to use the N- Word was shouted on Twitter this weekend — usage up 1,300 percent after Musk’s takeover of the service was completed. Meanwhile, ivermectin — which Musk’s old pal Joe Rogan openly touted as an effective treatment for COVID-19 despite medical claims to the contrary — skyrocketed 2,900 percent to peak at 358 mentions every five minutes. Oh, and anti-Semitism too, since the Anti-Defamation League said Friday it had identified a coordinated plan to spread anti-Semitic memes on the service.

Some of this, of course, is the very same idiot internet contrarianism that’s fueled so much online discourse for the last decade — plus: “You said I can’t say that, mother, so I’m going to say it; Isn’t it funny mom how obsessed you feel?” etc. But the thing about this shit is that it mixes with real racism and hate speech pretty easily to the point where it generally doesn’t make sense to draw any lines, because “ironic” racism is really just racism with an added layer of self-righteous mockery attached.

So the real questions are a) will this settle down once the naughty kids realize mom won’t give them the spanking they crave, and b) will Musk be forced to actually commit to stricter moderation, so he doesn’t have to deal with advertisers who openly object to their sponsored tweets being sandwiched between tweets promoting hate speech and horse medicine? Truly an exciting time to be alive online; On behalf of humanity, we just want to thank Musk for the help.

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Libra horoscope for November 2022 your predictions for the month

Libra horoscope for November 2022: your predictions for the month

In November your energy is focused on harmonize, beautify and create fullness in your personal and professional relationships based on your words and ideas. It’s a time of year when you will find yourself clear, direct and with the ability to say the right words at the right time. It’s a spark that allows you to attract whoever you want throughout the month to have a conversation or negotiation with you.

Take the opportunity to say whatever is necessary in a polite, firm, and cordial manner. If you are in a relationship, this month it may be difficult for you to play the role of “partner” because You will want some freedom and movementWhen your partner knows how to be your best friend as well, it’s an excellent time to strengthen yourself from there. If you are single it is a very positive month to go out, go on dates, talk to someone you like and even find love in your circle of friends.

From November 17th you can be very active on a mental level with great ideas, inspiration, opportunities to connect and a great desire to speak and talk about what you think and know. it is a very fertile time for your ideasfor courses, workshops, books, conferences the microphone is open.

The November new moon is a moon that paves the way for you to talk, negotiate, and prepare for a launch. So you should use the next two weeks after this moon to send messages, continue a negotiation, make a call or meet with whomever. Nowadays, if you have to travel for work or family reasons, it can entail Key data for the annual financial statements.

On November 23, the awakening of Jupiter in Pisces will allow us to make a discovery which life projects will gain strength in 2023and you can use the end of the month to see where your work project, workplace and work team plans, and career expansion are taking you.

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Bradley Cooper and his daughter Lea have lunch with Brooke

Bradley Cooper and his daughter Lea have lunch with Brooke Shields and her daughters Rowan and Grier

Bradley Cooper and daughter Lea have lunch with Brooke Shields and her daughters Rowan and Grier at Cafe Cluny in New York City

Bradley Cooper and his five-year-old daughter Lea had lunch with Brooke Shields and her family in New York City on Saturday.

Shields, 57, looked youthful as she donned lightly tinted sunglasses and wore her dark brown locks long and flowing down her shoulders and down her back.

The Silver Linings Playbook star, 47, looked fit in a blue and white tracksuit with black sunglasses as he enjoyed his time with Lea, who held his and Rowan Shields’ hands en route to lunch at Cafe Cluny.

Bradley Cooper and his 5-year-old daughter Lea had lunch with Brooke Shields and her family in New York City on Saturday

Bradley Cooper and his 5-year-old daughter Lea had lunch with Brooke Shields and her family in New York City on Saturday

Brooke wore a black and white Christian Dior sweater, stonewashed jeans and white kicks.

Blue Lagoon actress and husband of 21, Chris Henchy, are the proud parents of two daughters: Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16.

Henchy walked towards the back of the group wearing a gray V-neck, khaki pants and dark glasses.

Rowan, 19, wore a beige turtleneck, jeans and red and white sneakers.

Cute: Lea Cooper, 5, held her father's hand as they went to lunch together

Cute: Lea Cooper, 5, held her father’s hand as they went to lunch together

Happy group: The Blue Lagoon actress and husband of 21 years, Chris Henchy, are the proud parents of their two daughters, Rowan and Grier

Happy group: The Blue Lagoon actress and husband of 21 years, Chris Henchy, are the proud parents of their two daughters, Rowan and Grier

Brooke’s other daughter, Grier, 16, held her mother’s hand and wore a white peanut sweatshirt, navy blue plants and black sunglasses.

Shields grew up in front of the camera, having made her modeling debut in 1966 when she was just 11 months old.

She became a household name at the age of 12 after her controversial role as a prostitute in the historical drama film Pretty Baby.

Little Girl Takes Walks With Her Mom, Too: Earlier this week, Cooper's ex, Irina Shayk, took Lea Cooper for a walk through the West Village on Friday

Little Girl Takes Walks With Her Mom, Too: Earlier this week, Cooper’s ex, Irina Shayk, took Lea Cooper for a walk through the West Village on Friday

Earlier this week, Cooper’s ex, Irina Shayk, took a walk with Lea Cooper on Friday as she wore an all-black look for a stroll through the West Village.

Rumors of a reconciliation between her and Cooper continue to circulate.

The supermodel and movie star have been amicable co-parents to daughter Lea De Seine since their official split in 2019 after four years of dating.

The ultimate New Yorker: Irina Shayk, 36, looked like the ultimate New Yorker on Friday as she rocked an all-black look for a stroll with her daughter Lea

The ultimate New Yorker: Irina Shayk, 36, looked like the ultimate New Yorker on Friday as she rocked an all-black look for a stroll with her daughter Lea

The friendly ex-boyfriends were spotted with their daughter on a family day out in Manhattan.

The adorable little girl was dressed in a devil costume for the occasion and her famous parents looked happy to be in each other’s company.

Shayk and the ‘Nightmare Alley’ star spent the summer together in the Bahamas and are reportedly considering having more children in the future.

“It’s been a real family outing and they’re considering getting back together,” said a source close to the couple, who spoke to Page Six. The insider went on to claim that Irina and Bradley want their daughter to have a sibling.

Golden couple: The Russian stunner's stunning street style hasn't helped her stay under the radar as rumors of a reconciliation between her and Bradley Cooper, 47, continue to gather steam

Golden couple: The Russian stunner’s stunning street style hasn’t helped her stay under the radar as rumors of a reconciliation between her and Bradley Cooper, 47, continue to gather steam

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