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NORTH Korea is reportedly building its biggest and most advanced warship yet in another chilling warning to the West. Bombshell new satellite images show a giant sea vessel under construction in a shipyard on the country’s west coast. Satellite image ©2025 Maxar TechnologiesBombshell new satellite images show a giant sea vessel under construction in a North Korean shipyard[/caption] Satellite image ©2025 Maxar TechnologiesThe huge warship is believed to be the future crown in Kim Jong-un’s menacing arsenal[/caption] North Korean tyrant Kim Jong-un has been pushing to advance his country’s military capabilities and make his army a threat to the United States and its allies. The huge ship could end up around double the size of anything in North Korea’s fleet so far, according to CNN. Pictures show weapons systems are being built that would help the ship fire missiles at targets on both land and sea, according to analysts. Measuring a whopping 459ft long, it would be the “largest warship manufactured in North Korea” according to analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Kim’s forces appear to be building the menacing ship despite heavy international sanctions against North Korea. But the despot’s relationship with Russia‘s Vladimir Putin could be helping him get around the sanctions, analysts claim. The two villainous dictators have been deepening military ties since Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea is widely reported to have supplied weapons to Russia since the invasion, as well as sending troops to fight in Kursk. But it’s likely it will take another year or more before the new ship can begin sea trials, says analyst Carl Schuster. He said: “This ship’s construction is being delayed by the lack of the superstructure, sensor and weapons systems intended for installation.” Schuster also said that building a modern warship takes an “integration challenge of communications, electronics, weapons, and both electronic and acoustic sensor technologies” that can be difficult to get right. Other pictures of the ship were featured on the state-run Korean Central Television earlier this year, in which Kim was seen inspecting its construction. Based on the images of the vessel, the destroyer was tipped to be as large as 330ft from bow to stern and have a beam approximately 50ft wide. At over 3,600 tonnes, the destroyer would have become the largest warship in North Korea’s naval arsenal – but the latest predictions of the new warship show the project has grown in size. A closeup picture of the bow even shows an empty space that is expected to house various vertical launch missile systems. It comes as part of a drive by North Korea to modernise its military, including building new tanks and submarines. A new nuclear-powered submarine unveiled last month has stoked fears that North Korea is advancing tech that could allow them to strike the US with ballistic missiles. While North Korea is estimated to have around 400 patrol boats and 70 submarines according to a US Defense Intelligence Agency report, many of them are old and small. Kim has also been pictured firing a “new sniper rifle” during a visit to watch his special forces training at a military base. North and South Korea are officially still at war with each other, even though fighting in the Korean War ended in 1953. Kim’s forces blew up roads connecting the two Korean nations late last year, a symbol of further worsening relations. It comes as Kim also unveiled North Korea’s first ever nuclear-powered submarine which could strike the West with nuke missiles. Pictures released by the state media – known to be Kim’s propaganda machine – show the mighty submarine being built at a naval facility. The tyrant was snapped with his goons at a shipbuilding facility inspecting the construction of the vessel. Analysts say, based on the images of the unfinished vessel, that the naval vessel could be a 6,000-ton-class or 7,000-ton-class one which can carry about 10 missiles. Kim's secret missile base disguised as golf course By Katie Davis, Chief Foreign Reporter SCHEMING Kim Jong-un has constructed a new missile base disguised as a private golf course, satellite images reveal. Top analysts told The Sun how the James Bond villain-esque golf course features sand traps, grass and putting greens – but they believe they are being used to conceal launch pads and missile caches. The extent of the North Korean despot’s nuclear and missile programme has long been shrouded in mystery – with stations scattered across the hermit kingdom. Satellite images reveal Kim‘s latest base, however, as he continues to ramp up his weapon development. The pictures reveal what appears to be a private golf course near a recently demolished Kim family mansion in the Ryokpho district of southern Pyongyang. Analysts confirmed the base could be used to launch long-range missiles – though appears more operational at the moment. READ MORE HERE KCTVPictures released by North Korean state media earlier this year showed another huge vessel under construction[/caption] KCTVKim Jong-un was seen at the shipbuilding facility inspecting the construction of the vessel[/caption] The previous largest warship being built in Kim’s arsenal

THE remains of a missing American banker have been found over two months after he vanished, according to reports. Grant Barr, 37, was staying with friends and family in Estepona, Spain, a resort town on the Costa del Sol, when he disappeared on January 28. Grant Barr, an American banker, disappeared in Estepona, Spain, a resort town on the Costa del Sol, on January 28Provided A general view of iconic beach of Playa de la Rada in Estepona, Spain, where Barr was last seenGetty Images - Getty Barr was on holiday visiting friends and family when he disappearedProvided Barr’s body washed ashore on March 3, more than a month after he went missing, authorities told family membersProvided A pair of his trousers and his passport were found abandoned near a beach in the resort shortly after Barr went missing. The findings sparked a months-long search by Barr’s family. It has now emerged that Barr’s body washed ashore on March 3, although he was not identified until early April. It means Barr’s family spent weeks searching for him when his body had already been collected by the authorities. On April 6, Barr’s brother, James, told the local newspaper the Spanish Eye how he would “never give up” looking for him. “We were notified late Friday that Grant’s remains were found washed ashore,” James said. The brother said he does not know exactly where Barr was found yet, as he is waiting to read the full report. James said police told him they had to use DNA to identify the remains of his sibling. He added, “My brother Luke, my mom and I flew there immediately. My dad was already there as he had not left. “After a week and back and forth between the courts and the coroner’s office, his remains were released on Friday and we were able to cremate him and finally bring him home. “While the thoughts of a worst case scenario came to mind from time to time, none of us actually thought this would ultimately be the outcome.” Grant Barr was a banker who worked in New York, according to his LinkedIn profileProvided Barr regularly visited Estepona to see family membersProvided Barr is survived by his mother Soheila, his Father Michael, and his two older brothers, James and Luke. James shared a message from his brother Luke, which read, “Our Brother passed on doing what he loved: facing the sea in its magnificent beauty and terrible might. “Most Beloved Grant! we did not know that you were so many steps ahead of us! We will catch up to you soon, and be with you in paradise.” The family were told Barr’s remains were actually found on March 3, days after he went missing. “It means the last time we were all there searching for two weeks he was already found, however they didn’t even suggest that there was something they were looking into,” James said. The grieving brother said all the family knows at the moment is that the death was reported as drowning. Barr worked in the finance sector in New York and regularly visited Estepona to see family. He had worked at major corporations, including Citi, according to his LinkedIn page. The Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional have not commented on the new developments.

THIS is the moment Jeff Bezos painfully faceplants on the ground next to the Blue Origin space capsule carrying his fiancee. Footage captured the billionaire Amazon boss, 61, tumbling in the Texas desert as he ran to meet the historic all-female flight crew when they returned to Earth today. Blue OriginThe moment billionaire Amazon boss Jeff Bezos stumbled over as he approached the space capsule[/caption] Blue OriginBezos was left face first on the ground in the Texas desert[/caption] Blue OriginBazos and fiancee Sanchez shared a hug as they greeted each other in Texas[/caption] AFPSanchez joined Katy Perry, TV icon Gayle King, ex-NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn on the mission[/caption] Bezos, who first fell head over heels for his soon-to-be-wife Lauren Sanchez in 2018, was ready to congratulate his partner on the mission soon after she touched down. But a live stream of the space trip, which lasted less than 11 minutes, caught the moment Bezos fell face first to the ground next to the capsule. The world’s second richest man was approaching the famous crew which also included pop legend Katy Perry as he peered through the capsule’s windows. Seconds later, he took a misstep in the dirt and appeared to slip down a hole which had formed in the desert. His momentum took him stumbling onto the ground face first as he laid flat on his stomach before climbing back to his feet. Bezos quickly dusted himself off and welcomed the crew and his fiancee back to Earth. Heartwarming images showed Bezos waiting with open arms as Sanzhez stepped off the space craft. The happy couple then shared a loving hug. Upon landing, a visibly emotional Sanchez she reflected on the Blue Origin space mission as she called the experience a “complete and utter joy”. She added: “I don’t cry that often so I didn’t expect to be this emotional. “Earth looked so quiet. It was just quiet. I don’t think you can describe it. “It was quiet but also really alive. You look at it and you’re like, we’re all in this together. That’s all I could think about.” As well as Sanchez and Perry, on board the capsule was morning show icon Gayle King, ex-NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The group flew in Bezos’ own Blue Origin New Shepard NS-31 ship and soared past the Kármán line – the internationally recognised boundary of space. The women on board even passed a pink moon as part of the first all-female spaceflight in over 60 years. They spent three minutes in pure weightlessness before safely parachuting back down and landing in Texas. The total mission time was just 10 minutes and 21 seconds. It also marked the 11th human mission for the New Shepard program, which has now flown 52 people — including repeat flyers — to space. Musical icon Perry choked back tears after she returned from her history-making space mission. The happy couple shared a loving embrace as Sanchez stepped foot back on EarthBlue Origin The Blue Origin rocket carrying Perry blasted off into space Perry took a daisy into space in honour of her daughter The Roar hit-maker looked overwhelmed as she stepped out of the capsule and paused to kiss the ground. Perry clutched a single daisy in her hand as she revealed the gesture was a touching nod to her daughter, Daisy, who she shares with actor Orlando Bloom. She also explained she carried it with her into space because daisies are “strong,” “powerful” and “resilient” flowers. The singer said the space mission was “the highest high” — and promised to create a song inspired by trip. It was later revealed that Perry sang the “What a Wonderful World” in space. The iconic song, first recorded by American trumpet player and singer Louis Armstrong, was belted out by the Teenage Dream star during the journey. Perry’s actor husband Bloom and US TV icon Oprah Winfrey were among those who watched the trip. Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian were also in attendance in Texas. Perry kissed the floor after landing back on Earth InstagramPop icon Katy Perry was the most notable name on board the Blue Origin capsule[/caption] The Mega AgencySanchez ringing the bell before takeoff[/caption]

VIRGINIA Giuffre has broken her silence with a cryptic social media post after what she described as a near-death horror bus crash in Australia. The Prince Andrew accuser sparked alarm last month after posting a bruised snap from her hospital bed, claiming she had just “four days to live”. instagramVirginia Giuffre earlier claimed she has ‘four days to live’[/caption] InstagramShe now posted link to Gotye’s song Somebody That I Used To Know in her first updates in days[/caption] She then pinned the post to her profile on Instagram, which boasts more than 21,000 followers PAPrince Andrew and Virginia pictured in 2001, alongside Ghislaine Maxwell[/caption] But now, Virginia posted a link to Gotye’s breakup anthem Somebody That I Used To Know, followed by a black screen with no caption or audio. She later pinned the post to her Instagram profile with a broken heart emoji. The Jeffrey Epstein survivor had previously shared a photo of herself in a hospital bed with heavy bruising, saying she had been been in a car crash with a school bus. She claimed she had suffered kidney failure, was fatally ill, and only had four days left to live. The mum-of-three added: “I’m ready to go, just not until I see my babies one last time. My heart is shattered and every day that passes my sadness only deepens.” But the story took a twist when Western Australia Police described the crash as minor and said no major injuries were reported. Parents of children on the bus also spoke out, reportedly disputing the severity of the incident. The crash occurred near Giuffre’s farm in Neergabby, about an hour north of Perth, on March 24. She was discharged from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital on April 7 after a week-long stay, slipping out the back entrance to avoid waiting media. She has since claimed the incident was blown out of proportion due to a misunderstanding. Her father Sky Roberts clarified: “Doctors told Virginia she would have died within four days had she not received medical treatment.” The timing comes as Virginia’s legal issues continue to mount. Her court case over an alleged breach of a family violence restraining order has been postponed until June, after she was deemed too unwell to attend the scheduled hearing on April 9. She is accused of breaching the order on February 2, but has not yet entered a plea. The restraining order reportedly involves her estranged husband Robert and their three children. Earlier this year, Virginia alleged Robert had assaulted her on January 9, claiming in a statement she had endured years of domestic violence. The pair are reportedly locked in a messy separation and no longer live together at their $1.9million beachside home in Perth. Just two days before the crash, Giuffre posted a heartfelt photo of her children on a beach, writing: “My beautiful babies have no clue how much I love them and they’re being poisoned with lies… Hurt me, abuse me but don’t take my babies.” Despite the controversy, her US agent Dini von Mueffling told Daily Mail Australia she is “slowly improving.” GettyVirginia was sex trafficked as young girl by paedo Jeffrey Epstein[/caption] AFP or licensorsConvicted sex offender Epstein avoided justice after being found dead in his cell in 2019[/caption] Virginia’s case against Prince Andrew Virginia accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was 17 while she travelled with Andrew’s paedo pals Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Three years ago, the disgraced Duke paid millions to the mum-of-three in an out-of-court settlement, while denying sexual assault accusations. Andrew was spared a humiliating court battle over claims he sexually assaulted her when she was a teenager. The settlement marked the first time he had shown contrition over his relationship with Epstein and Maxwell. He had previously defended his friendship with the paedo as having “seriously beneficial outcomes” away from the rape allegations. Virginia first sued Andrew in August 2021. It was the first time she had brought action against him after going public with the allegations in 2011. She claims she was trafficked and forced to have sex with the Andrew for the first time at Maxwell’s house in London after a night out at the club Tramp. Virginia also claimed she was forced to have sex with the Duke on at least two further occasions by Maxwell and Epstein. Her legal team argued she was a “frightened, vulnerable child with no one there to protect her” when she was allegedly abused by Andrew, saying “no person, whether President or Prince, is above the law”. Virginia was seeking unknown amounts of compensation and punitive damages over the allegations.  She claims she feared for her life when she was allegedly forced to have sex with Andrew, who is accused of having been aware of her age and status as a “sex-trafficking victim”. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing and has denied allegations made against him. Epstein took his own life in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019. Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for conspiring with him to sexually abuse minors.

ELON Musk’s strict private jet rules have been revealed and small talk is just one of the bizarre things banned. The leaked document described Musk as a “nice, laid-back” person but said crew members must avoid speaking unless spoken to first. Elon Musk’s strict private jet rules have been revealed in a leaked documentRex YouTubeElon Musk’s luxury private jet cost the billionaire $70million[/caption] YouTubeThe Gulfstream G650ER can fly up to 18 passengers[/caption] YouTubeThe jet has three luxurious living areas[/caption] Elon Musk‘s guide to private jet etiquette was leaked as part of a cyber attack on private jet company NetJets Inc. The guide details Musk’s very strict in-flight rules. The billionaire likes the cabin at a chilly 65 degrees with passenger air vents switched off as he “does not like noise.” He also requires the lights to be dimmed, perhaps because he “likes to take a nap, even on day trips”. The guide also states that Musk “does not enjoy unexpected WiFi outages”. But the crew were advised to avoid offering Musk any form of tech support unless specifically requested. The document said: “Mr. Musk considers himself self-sufficient and does not need help with technology—if he does, he will ask.” The Tesla CEO is also reportedly “not interested in conserving fuel,” but rather “wants to fly as quickly and direct” as possible. The electric car giant prides itself on being a clean energy company. The document is thought to have been written in November last year. Musk owns two private jets but the Gulfstream G650ER is reportedly his favourite. The G650ER is one of the largest purpose-built private jets – complete with three luxurious living areas. The jet is capable of inflight-WiFi with each seat having its own 12-inch screen and power outlets. Another 32-inch screen and two 16-inch screens are displayed in other parts of the cabin. Each seat can fully recline and be transformed into a sleeping area. Adding to the spacious interior are two restrooms with granite sinks. A kitchen also contains an oven and a microwave. And tables can be raised by the seats in the front and rear living areas with the touch of a button. Window shades at each seat can also be controlled by a button. The jet can travel up to 7,500 nautical miles at speeds of up to Mach .925 meaning Musk can jet in between any two cities in the world in one stop or less. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCeUqqEOiwD/?hl=enElon Musk, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Speaker Mike Johnson, Robert F Kennedy aboard the jet[/caption] YouTubeEach seat onboard can fully recline and be transformed into a sleeping area[/caption] YouTubeThere is also a 12-inch screen and power outlets[/caption]