EXCLUSIVE I was brutally beaten with brass knuckles by my ex... and it wrecked a lifetime of facial surgeries
A woman born with a rare genetic condition that required a lifetime of facial reconstruction has been forced to go under the knife once again after her ex-boyfriend brutally attacked her.
Alexis Garcia Tule, 27, had finally started to feel confident after years of bullying and painful surgeries, including an intensive jaw reconstruction that involved metal implants to replace bone.
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Srebrenica genocide survivor, 30 years on: 'What's happening in Gaza brings it back'
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I know what they are going through. "Before this year, I never went to the GP and I never got sick. But last time, my doctor said that my blood pressure was unbelievably high. "Now I'm on medication for the high blood pressure because I was looking at the news. When I see the news, all the memories come back and I remember how hard it was for me, even if I was nine years old. "That's the worst pain for me, when it comes closer to July 11th, I feel more like I'm there on the first day." Memories Mujkić said he can remember his experience in the supposedly safe town of Potocari, even though he was quite young. Advertisement "We used to share a bottle of water between 30-40 people. Then we were in the camp, but they called it a safe zone. I was there for three days and we got like a one-litre bottle of water in a temperature of over 30 or 40 degrees. People had to share, with just one sip of water each. "I remember in the night people, women, children being taken. I remember babies crying, and I remember on the day when we left, they brought us to the buses. "Outside it was 35 degrees, so on the bus, even more. It was unbelievably hot. I remember there was a baby, maybe that was born that night or before. And it was crying, I think maybe hungry or something like that. He was upset. "Because it was really crying, the bus man stopped and he said: 'I will give her food and she will stop crying'. And the mom, even she knew what was going to happen, you know. Advertisement "And they took the baby to bring it outside, and they killed the baby and then brought it back in a blanket. And they told the mom: 'Okay, it's not going to cry anymore. It's not hungry anymore'. Mujkić said his father was separated from the rest of his family, and had to work hard to secure his own safety. "My dad, he had to flee to the woods and try not to be caught by the Serbs. The people who are caught, they tie their hands and put them in the fields and take their t-shirts off. "Then, it means when we are coming from the road, we can see all the Muslim people who are caught during the run. Advertisement "The women, the mothers and sisters recognised like brothers in the field, and they know everyone who was in the fields. There were also fields full of people that are dead, lying down." A thank you to Ireland Mujkić said he has a lot to thank Ireland for, and is grateful that he, his wife, and his children have somewhere safe to live. "I'm happy to be in Ireland, like when I see my kids, they are happy, they're enjoying their life. I couldn't even enjoy my childhood," he said. "Like when you're a kid, you want to be outside and you don't like staying in the house. And when there were grenades, you have to go inside. You can't attend the school. You don't eat properly. "But when I see now, when I see my kids, I'm proud to be here and I'm super thankful to Ireland for what they did, what they gave us. "Even for my wife. My wife has been living here longer because of her dad. He was also in a campus like, and then the Red Cross, they brought him in 1995 or 96 to Ireland." The Bosnia-Herzegovina Association of Ireland (BHAI) and the Bosnian Cultural Centre of Ireland (BCCI) will spotlight the experiences of those affected by the 1990s war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with some having personally experienced the horrors of Srebrenica, like Suad Mujkić. Photo: Getty The event marking the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide will take place on Sunday, June 29th, from 1pm to 4pm at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown Town Centre, Dublin 15. The commemoration will include testimonies from survivors now living in Ireland, poetry readings, a prayer, cultural performances, and a minute's silence. Government officials, diplomatic representatives, community leaders, and members of the public are invited to attend in solidarity with the Bosnian community, which has been an integral part of Irish society since the refugee resettlement program of the early 1990s. Chair of the Bosnia-Herzegovina Association of Ireland, Mirza Catibusic, said:"Three decades after Srebrenica, it remains essential that we remember, reflect, and recommit ourselves to the principles of peace and human dignity. "This commemoration not only honours the victims but also reinforces our collective responsibility to prevent such atrocities from happening again anywhere in the world." Ireland has demonstrated consistent support for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with official recognition of the genocide by government ministers and parliamentary debates in both the Dáil and Seanad. "The lessons of Srebrenica remain profoundly relevant today as we confront genocide denial, increasing polarisation, rising racism, and Islamophobia across Europe," added Catibusic. "By coming together in remembrance, we affirm our commitment to truth, justice, and a more inclusive society."
Daily Mail
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Annie Kilner shows off her incredible figure in a black bikini as she joins shirtless Kyle Walker after confirming they are back together on Florida family holiday
and Kyle Walker enjoyed some relaxing downtime by the pool on during a sun-soaked family holiday in Florida. The couple's relationship has made headlines as it was claimed it was 'as bad as it's ever been' after Annie, 33, served Kyle, 35, with divorce papers in October 2024. However, after enlisting their family to dog-sit back home, they then jetted off on a sun-soaked family holiday, with the Mail exclusively confirming this week that they are officially back together. With plans to divorce now in the past, the couple were seen chatting while at the pool with their kids - Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six and five-month-old Rezon. Annie showed off her incredible figure in a plunging black bikini, which she styled with fitted bike shorts during their family day out. She fixed a pair of reflective shades on top of her raven tresses as she strolled alongside Kyle. The Manchester City ace put his toned frame and intricate tattoos on full display as he went shirtless in a pair of vibrant blue board shorts. The couple have been making the most of their time together on a five-star holiday to Disneyworld, where onlookers claimed the family seemed 'extremely happy'. They jetted off not long after Kyle returned from Italy, where he was on loan to AC Milan. This week, it emerged that the couple are back together after Lauryn Goodman told Annie that Kyle was the father of just her son Kairo, but also her newborn baby daughter Kinara. 'They are back together,' a friend exclusively told the Mail. 'This wasn't a 'make-or-break' holiday. It was a proper family trip where they were back together as man and wife. 'They flew off - leaving the dogs at home to look after the house - and they were determined to have a great time. 'Annie was obviously devastated and very, very angry about what Kyle did, so she threw him out for six months. After he moved back in they tried and tried. It was a hard process. 'Deep down, they both knew that they wanted to be together - but there were so many distractions.' Annie wore a pair of oval shades while she added another pair on top of her tresses at one point Annie had previously spotted with Kyle in Cheshire as they enjoyed a day out together after he jetted back to the UK, fuelling rumours of their reunion. Earlier, it had been claimed that Annie and Kyle's relationship was 'as bad as it's ever been', as the footballer ponders his next move following an unsuccessful spell at AC Milan. Kyle reportedly landed himself in hot water after he was seen partying with two models in Milan, prompting Annie to allegedly tell her husband to be 'incredibly careful'. The full-back is now back in the UK and according to pals had been 'barely speaking' with Annie, who was struggling to move on from the footballer's affairs with Lauryn. Kyle hoped his stint in Italy with the seven-time Champions League winners would trigger a fresh start for himself and Annie - who ended up staying in Cheshire with their kids. Being away from the 'noise' of his sex scandal was a major reason behind his hasty departure from Manchester City in January. But the Rossoneri have declined the opportunity to sign Kyle for an extra year, meaning he will now have to find another club. City boss Pep Guardiola indicated the defender has no future at the Etihad, despite having one year left on his contract. Lauryn fell pregnant with her son Kairo while Kyle was 'on a break' from Annie back in 2019, leading to him and Annie briefly separating. However, the childhood sweethearts got back together shortly afterwards and married in secret in 2022. But in the winter of that year, after another brief fling with Kyle, Lauryn once again fell pregnant with Kyle's baby and the following summer, his daughter Kinara was born. Annie then threw Kyle out of the family home two weeks later, and Kyle then spoke out about the situation, describing the relationship as 'stupid' and a 'mistake'. In turn, Lauryn hit back claim that his words were 'unimaginably cruel' towards her children, with a very public row and court case between Kyle and Lauryn following. Kyle and Annie don't yet know what their future together will bring, but Kyle is reportedly looking at offers from football teams in the UK and also Europe.
BreakingNews.ie
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Judge tells man to delete Facebook after he breaches safety order by posting on ex-wife's page
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