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Bakhmut, Kyiv, and the other key Ukrainian cities and towns in Russia's sights

There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at the targets.

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Snowdonia: Climber dies after falling from mountain

The man fell from Gribin ridge in Eryri, also known as Snowdonia after a handhold broke away.

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The 'leftwing economic establishment' did not bring Liz Truss down. Reality did | Polly Toynbee

The 'leftwing economic establishment' did not bring Liz Truss down. Reality did | Polly Toynbee

The former PM’s confidence in her ‘small state’ formula remains undented. And her flailing party is all-too ready to share in the delusion“This soul-searching has not been easy,” she writes. But though she looked everywhere, Liz Truss never found it. Instead, she found blame to scatter on everyone but herself for the havoc left by her 49 days: even ChatGPT would have written her 4,000-word non-apologia with more humanity and humility. Truss’s attempt at resurrection would be easily dismissed, except that her hallucinations are rampant across her party: ideas not cauterised by...

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PC David Carrick put gun to head of first rape victim, sentencing hearing told

PC David Carrick put gun to head of first rape victim, sentencing hearing told

David Carrick is being sentenced over two days after admitting a horrific series of sex crimes while a serving Metropolitan Police officer

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Grammys 2023: Ozzy Osbourne takes home two awards after stepping back from touring

Grammys 2023: Ozzy Osbourne takes home two awards after stepping back from touring

The Black Sabbath singer secured the gongs for best rock album and best metal performance

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Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough to rise

Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough to rise

Council tax bills in London’s most expensive borough are set to rise by an average of almost £125, it can be revealed.

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Reality of creating Joel and Ellie’s important ‘bonding moment’ in The Last of Us episode 4 as new threat Kathleen arrives

Joel teaches Ellie a valuable lesson while facing danger.

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‘Utter shock’ as bodies of Epsom College headmistress and daughter, 7, found on grounds

‘Utter shock’ as bodies of Epsom College headmistress and daughter, 7, found on grounds

The board of the Independent School of the Year conveyed their ‘utter shock and disbelief’ at the tragedy

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Liverpool plot £44.7m move for Athletic Bilbao star but face competition from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa

He has a €50m (£44.7m) release clause...

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Building collapses in Turkey after deadly earthquake

Footage from Sanliurfa province shows people running for cover as the multi-storey building comes down.

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From transfer bans to Premier League expulsion: The punishments Manchester City could face after alleged financial breaches

Man City have always denied any financial wrongdoing.

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Abnormal load will close A34 north of Stafford on Saturday

Abnormal load will close A34 north of Stafford on Saturday

The movement of an abnormal load will force the closure of a major route north of Stafford on Saturday morning.

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Up to 80 holidaymakers say they had their cars 'stolen' by Heathrow meet and greet firm

Up to 80 holidaymakers say they had their cars 'stolen' by Heathrow meet and greet firm

At least 80 holidaymakers had their cars were stolen after paying upwards of £145 to park them with a meet-and-greet firm. A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the thefts.

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Rapist David Carrick completed Metropolitan Police domestic abuse training, court hears

Rapist David Carrick completed Metropolitan Police domestic abuse training, court hears

Serial rapist David Carrick completed specialist police training on responding to domestic violence after raping two of his victims, a court has heard.

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Jeremy Clarkson put in his place by Oxford council over ‘shameful’ plans in trailer for Clarkson’s Farm series 2

The new series drops this Friday.

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Evacuations urged in Ohio town as train wreck smolders

Evacuations urged in Ohio town as train wreck smolders

A smoldering fire has persisted in a tangle of dozens of freight cars, some carrying hazardous materials, that derailed in Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line

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Explosion ‘imminent’ after train derails near Ohio town

Explosion ‘imminent’ after train derails near Ohio town

A smoldering fire has persisted in a tangle of dozens of freight cars, some carrying hazardous materials, that derailed in Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line

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Isle Of Wight-based Wet Leg in shock at double Grammy win less than two years after first live gig

'What are we doing here?'

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Woman makes adorable matching clothes for miniature horses and their owners

Horses, but make them fashionable.

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Chippy fined nearly £5k after locals complained of 'rancid' and 'filthy' smell of oil

Chippy fined nearly £5k after locals complained of 'rancid' and 'filthy' smell of oil

A Surrey fish and chip shop has been forced to pay almost £5000 in fines due to the smell of their oil. Locals have complained that the stench has ruined events like the Queen's Jubilee.

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IGA supermarket owners in WA take the drastic step of banning teens after a spate theft and abuse

IGA supermarket owners in WA take the drastic step of banning teens after a spate theft and abuse

Unaccompanied children under 16 may be refused entry or asked to leave the stores in WA's mid-west.

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BBC's Laura Trevelyan is asked to confront ancestor's role in Irish famine after slavery reparations

BBC's Laura Trevelyan is asked to confront ancestor's role in Irish famine after slavery reparations

Irish novelist Katherine Mezzacappa praised the announcement but asked if she had 'any word' on her four-times great-grandfather, Sir Charles Trevelyan.

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Widow’s £160,000 pension fight with City giant

Widow’s £160,000 pension fight with City giant

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Man found seriously injured near Black Country canal

Man found seriously injured near Black Country canal

A man was found seriously injured near a canal in Brierley Hill over the weekend.

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Beavers to return to London 400 years after being hunted to extinction

Beavers to return to London 400 years after being hunted to extinction

Beavers were hunted to extinction 400 years ago

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