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Metro
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Cheers star George Wendt's cause of death revealed after death aged 76
Cheers star George Wendt died at the age of 75 last month and the cause of his death has now been revealed. The actor, best known for his role as Norm Peterson in the 1980s sitcom, died at his home early on the morning of May 20. Wendt, who was beloved by millions of fans, reportedly died of a cardiac arrest. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released Wendt's death certificate on Thursday (June 6), TMZ reports. Wendt was pronounced dead last month on May 20, the document states. It also states he was cremated on May 28. The family have told TMZ that the actor died peacefully in his sleep at home. More Trending His family said in a statement at the time, 'George was a doting family man, a well-loved friend and confidant to all of those lucky enough to have known him. 'He will be missed forever. The family has requested privacy during this time.' The certificate is also said to list a series of underlying causes of Wendt's death, with congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. The other conditions listed include kidney failure and hyperlipidemia, which relates to high cholesterol. This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: YouTuber Habibur Masum admits killing wife while she pushed pram in Bradford MORE: Boy, 14, 'hacked to death in an instant by man with Samurai sword' on way to school MORE: Two men charged with murder after boy, four, killed in pick-up truck crash in Dartford
STV News
16 hours ago
- STV News
Man allegedly murdered boy, 14, with sword in ‘brutal string of attacks'
Marcus Arduini Monzo denies murdering Daniel Anjorin, 14, in Hainault, north-east London, on April 30 last year, as ITV News' Ian Woods reports A man allegedly murdered a 14-year-old boy with a Samurai sword in a 'brutal string of attacks' that were indiscriminate, a court has heard. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, is on trial charged with murdering Daniel Anjorin during a 20-minute spate of attacks in Hainault, north-east London, on April 30 last year. He denies the charge as well as four counts of attempted murder. Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a previous hearing. / Credit: Elizabeth Cook/PA None of the victims were known to Monzo and 'it did not matter who they were or indeed how old they were,' prosecutor Tom Little KC told the Old Bailey on Wednesday. He told jurors they may conclude 'there can be little doubt that the defendant was intending to kill as many people as he could that day and that he is therefore just as guilty of the four charges of attempted murder as he is the charge of murder' Prior to the incident, Monzo had skinned and deboned his own cat, the prosecutor said. . It is alleged the first attack was when Monzo drove his grey Ford Transit van at speed into Donato Iwule. The pedestrian was knocked into a nearby garden on Laing Close and the vehicle smashed a concrete pillar and fence, the court heard. The defendant then got out of his vehicle and struck Mr Iwule in the neck with the sword, jurors were told. Footage played to the court appeared to feature Mr Iwule wailing and later running away after the alleged murder attempt that started at 6.51am. Mr Little told jurors: 'If he had not managed to escape it seems inevitable that he too would have been killed.' The defendant then re-entered the badly damaged van and drove a short distance down Laing Close, the court heard. A police officer laying flowers on the corner of Laing Close. / Credit: Yui Mok/PA Daniel was wearing headphones and school sports clothes when he left home for school at 7am and was 'slain' by Monzo, Mr Little claimed. Emergency services were called and police and paramedics arrived 'at the point and just after' the alleged attack. Pc Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield pursued the armed defendant through a series of alleyways through residential properties, the court heard. Monzo struck her three times with the sword that had a 60cm blade, the prosecutor said. She sustained 'significant injuries' that could have 'easily' killed her, he added. Monzo is accused of then entering a nearby house through a backdoor and walking upstairs into a sleeping couple's bedroom and attacking them. Floral tributes at the end of Laing Close near the scene in Hainault. / Credit: Lucy North/PA Their daughter was sleeping in a bed next to theirs and Mr Little said: 'They were spared only because in fact the four-year-old child woke up and started to cry.' The defendant shouted to the couple on a number occasions, 'do you believe in god?' before leaving the property through the front door, the court heard. Police had been following the defendant and he was backed into a nearby garage area near to the other alleged attacks, the court heard. He is accused of then striking Inspector Moloy Campbell once with the sword before attempting to escape police. The defendant is said to have climbed on top a garage but he was eventually disarmed and arrested. Monzo denies Daniel's murder, and has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murders of Donato Iwule, Sindy Arias, Henry De Los Rios Polania and Pc Yasmin Margaret Mechem-Whitfield, as well as wounding Inspector Moloy Campbell with intent. He also denies aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife. Monzo previously admitted two counts of having an offensive weapon, namely two swords. Jurors were told these were the alleged murder weapon, and a Katana sword with a 22cm blade that was discovered in his van and had no blood on it. Mr Little argued there is 'no issue in this trial as to who carried out this brutal string of attacks and what the defendant did on that fateful early morning'. He said Monzo had been under the influence of cannabis, and that: 'We say that the defendant's conduct was brought about by self-induced intoxication in the form of drugs. 'We say this led to a psychotic disorder but not one meeting the requirements to make out the partial defence to murder of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nioh 3 gets 2026 release date, and a surprise demo available today
(Image via Team Ninja) Team Ninja dropped a bombshell during Sony's recent State of Play. Nioh 3, the highly anticipated game, is now officially confirmed, and it's coming soon. The fans will not have to wait for years in order to get its first taste, as along with the release date, the team has also confirmed the surprise demo available, starting June 4, 2025. Here is all you need to know about the officially confirmed upcoming release and how you can get a taste of it through the available Nioh 3 demo. Nioh 3 release date is officially confirmed, with a surprise demo now available Nioh 3 - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games Mark the calendars for early 2026, as Nioh 3 is now officially heading to PC and PlayStation 5. The announcement about the release year came in with a thrilling and immediate bonus: a free alpha demo now live for players on PS stores starting June 4, 2025. The limited-time demo will offer an early look at the game's open-field mechanics and combat. But remember, it will not stick forever. The Nioh 3 demo window will close on June 18, 2025. Team Ninja, with this demo, explicitly wants player feedback to help shape the final product. With Nioh 2 selling over 2.5 million copies, the expectations with Nioh 3 are sky-high. If the demo is truly worth it, the wait till 2026 will be quite brutal. But at least the players will get a chance to sharpen the blades early on. Deadly combat styles to master in Nioh 3 Nioh 3 has introduced a very significant evolution within combat—the choice between Ninja and Samurai fighting styles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The Samurai style is familiar to the series veterans. It is reminiscent of the previous Nioh titles and enhances the foundation with Arts Proficiency and other new techniques like Deflect. While the former offers stronger martial arts, the latter is meant for some critical last-moment blocks, thereby intensifying the duels of close quarters. On the other hand, the Ninja style prioritizes agility. Its focus remains on rapid dodges, ranged Ninjutsu techniques, and aerial maneuvers. Players can use some moves like the Mist to leave the decoy clone or choose Evade for precise enemy strikes. The style will allow you to attack from safer distances and set up some devastating speed attacks. Crucially, the players can easily switch between Ninja and Samurai styles instantly (as shown in the early footage) at any point in the gameplay, making it more dynamic than it was before. Open fields, bigger battles, multiplayer enhancements, and more Beyond combat, exploration has undergone a major overhaul. Nioh 3 has moved beyond the contained zones. It has introduced expansive open fields encouraging the players to explore war-torn villages, hidden dungeons, and more. The areas promise more freedom in strategy and exploration. So, expect to uncover the hidden challenges while facing formidable Yokai unexpectedly within the battles and detailed environments. It even promises some brutal boss fights. Nioh 3 multiplayer mode has even received some adjustments. Summon Visitor mode has returned for the targeted assistance. In terms of new, Expeditions online multiplayer mode has been designed specifically to explore open fields cooperatively with the other players. It provides a fresh option to tackle the tougher challenges together. The demo released includes a character creation feature that is still under development, but it previews deeper customization. In short, whether you are tackling the challenges solo or along with the allies, Nioh 3 is aimed at balancing the trademark difficulty with flexibility in how the players engage with the world.
Metro
a day ago
- Health
- Metro
Halving violence against women and girls will require more cash, watchdogs say
More investment will be needed if the government wants to achieve its promise to cut violence against women and girls in half, Keir Starmer has been warned. A major spending review set to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves next week will decide budgets for government departments for years to come. Two senior government watchdogs have written to the Prime Minister to say those plans must include more funding for helping victims and survivors. Dame Nicole Jacobs, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales, and Baroness Newlove, the Victims Commissioner for England and Wales, were behind the letter. According to BBC News, they wrote that with 'bold and ambitious investment, we can finally tackle the systemic stain of violence and abuse' and the 'cost of inaction is one this country can no longer afford'. They warned that 'piecemeal policies' were being caused by 'funding cuts and scaled back ambition'. The Home Office, which is responsible for victims, is reportedly still in negotiations with the Treasury over its funding deal in the review. Yesterday, Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips pointed to extra investment in County Lines operations as she announced a plan to outlaw coerced internal concealment. Funding for the police, also controlled by the Home Office, has come under the microscope in recent days with Metropolitan Police head Sir Mark Rowley writing to the PM to express his concerns. In his letter, he warned any budget cuts would have 'far-reaching consequences'. Asked about his intervention, Reeves said: 'We will be increasing spending on police in the spending review next week, so that's not a decision or a choice that I would recognise.' More Trending Campaign group End Violence Against Women said on Monday they are 'yet to see any detail' on how the government's commitment to halving violence against women and girls will be measured. The coalition, which has worked with Metro on the This Is Not Right campaign, said: 'We need a plan from the top that sets out clearly how the government intends to tackle this national crisis.' Earlier today, Reeves tried to temper expectations ahead of her announcement next Wednesday by saying there were 'good things I've had to say no to'. The Chancellor said: 'Not every department will get everything that they want next week and I have had to say no to things that I want to do too.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Women who have a miscarriage in West Virginia could be prosecuted MORE: Boy, 14, 'hacked to death in an instant by man with Samurai sword' on way to school MORE: TikTok star Sana Yousef shot dead by man who repeatedly contacted her online
Metro
a day ago
- General
- Metro
Boy 'hacked to death in an instant by man with Samurai sword' on way to school
A man 'snuffed out the life' of a 14-year-old boy after attacking him with a Samurai sword as he walked to school, a court has heard. Daniel Anjorin, 14, was 'essentially near-decapitated' in Hainault, north London, in April last year as Marcus Aduini Monzo carried out a '20 minute brutal string of attacks'. The schoolboy was wearing headphones and sports clothes when he left home at 7am before he was 'slain' by Monzo, prosecutor Tom Little KC told the Old Bailey. He sustained a 'devastating and unsurvivable chopping injury to the left hand side of his face and neck'. Monzo, 37, seriously injured four others denies murder and four counts of attempted murder. The prosecution argued he knew none of his victims, and carried out the attack 'indiscriminately'. It is alleged the first attack was when Monzo drove his grey Ford Transit van at speed into Donato Iwule. The pedestrian was knocked into a nearby garden on Laing Close and the vehicle smashed a concrete pillar and fence, the court heard. The defendant then exited his vehicle and struck Mr Iwule in the neck with the sword, jurors were told. Mr Little told jurors: 'If he had not managed to escape it seems inevitable that he too would have been killed.' Footage played to the court appeared to feature Mr Iwule wailing and later running away after the alleged murder attempt that started at 6.51am. He told jurors that they may conclude 'there can be little doubt that the defendant was intending to kill as many people as he could that day'. The defendant then re-entered the badly damaged van and drove a short distance down Laing Close, the court heard. Emergency services were called and police and paramedics arrived 'at the point and just after' the alleged attack. Pc Yasmin Mechem-Whitfield pursued the armed defendant through a series of alleyways through residential properties, the court heard. Monzo struck her three times with the sword that had a 60cm blade, the prosecutor said. She sustained 'significant injuries' that could have 'easily' killed her, he added. Monzo is accused of then entering a nearby house through a backdoor and walking upstairs into a sleeping couple's bedroom and attacking them. Their daughter was sleeping in a bed next to theirs and Mr Little said: 'They were spared only because in fact the four-year-old child woke up and started to cry.' The defendant shouted to the couple on a number occasions, 'do you believe in god?' before leaving the property through the front door, the court heard. Police had been following the defendant and he was backed into a nearby garage area near to the other alleged attacks, the court heard. He is accused of then striking Inspector Moloy Campbell once with the sword before attempting to escape police. The defendant is said to have climbed on top a garage but he was eventually disarmed and arrested. Monzo denies Daniel's murder, and has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murders of Donato Iwule, Sindy Arias, Henry De Los Rios Polania and Pc Yasmin Margaret Mechem-Whitfield as well as wounding Inspector Moloy Campbell with intent. More Trending He also denies aggravated burglary and possession of a bladed article relating to a kitchen knife. Mr Little argued there is 'no issue in this trial as to who carried out this brutal string of attacks and what the defendant did on that fateful early morning'. He said Monzo had been under the influence of cannabis, and that: 'We say that the defendant's conduct was brought about by self-induced intoxication in the form of drugs. 'We say this led to a psychotic disorder but not one meeting the requirements to make out the partial defence to murder of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Iconic houses just off Portobello Road painted black to deter influencers MORE: Bollywood film worker and his partner found dead after 'taking mystery green pill' MORE: Two men charged with murder after boy, four, killed in pick-up truck crash in Dartford
