84 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy visits troops near embattled Pokrovsk

Deep Ukrainian drone strikes hit petrochemical plant 1,300km inside Russia and Lukoil refinery east of Moscow. What we know on day 1,351 Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops in the Pokrovsk area of Donetsk oblast on Tuesday. “I met with our warriors at the command post of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine Azov, which is conducting a defensive operation in the Dobropillya sector,” said the Ukrainian president, referring to a town about 20km (12 miles) from Pokrovsk.Russian forces had pushed further into Pokrovsk and its environs, though much of it remained beyond firm control of either side, mapping by the Ukrainian project DeepState indicated on Tuesday. “The situation remains critical,” said Deepstate, adding that in some districts Russian forces were digging in and building up positions.The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its most recent assessment at time of writing, posted on 3 November: “Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and ap...

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90 m. ago American rapist who faked his own death to avoid charges attacks victims in sick courtroom outburst

The American man who faked his own death and fled to Scotland under a false identity to avoid jail has officially been sentenced to two prison terms for rape.

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97 m. ago Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne and include Jake Weatherald for Ashes opener

Tasmania’s Weatherald or Labuschagne will replace the dropped Sam Konstas at the top of the order.

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2 h. ago Trump administration announces 16th deadly strike on an alleged drug boat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced yet another deadly strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

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2 h. ago Pregnant teenager Bella Culley arrives back in UK after Georgia ‘drugs mule’ jail ordeal

Bella Culley was seen arm-in-arm with her mother as she touched down at Luton airport

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4 h. ago EastEnders fans left 'confused' as Harry Mitchell faces death after kidnapping

EastEnders viewers were left scratching their heads on Tuesday as they spotted a glaring error as Harry Mitchell was finally rescued

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4 h. ago EastEnders fans spot glaring 'error' in Harry Mitchell's kidnap plot

EastEnders fans were left confused during Tuesday's episode over Harry Mitchell's kidnap and his rescue by Kojo, George and Teddy

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6 h. ago Pregnant 'drug mule' Bella Culley lands in UK after release from Georgia jail

The 19-year-old arrived back in the UK after spending several months in prison.

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6 h. ago Bella Culley arrives back in the UK with her mother after pregnant Brit 'drugs mule' was freed from Georgian prison

The suspected drugs mule, 19, flew in from Tbilisi after spending five months in jail following her arrest for smuggling £200,000 of marijuana and hashish from Thailand to the ex-Soviet state.

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6 h. ago Moroccan court sentences man accused of trafficking people to scam compound in Asia

A Moroccan court has sentenced a man to five years in prison in the country’s first ruling against someone accused of luring people to work in a scam compound in Asia

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7 h. ago Napoli chief outlines transfer plan as Man Utd star linked after Kevin De Bruyne decision

Kevin De Bruyne faces a spell on the sidelines for Napoli and the Serie A club have been linked with another Premier League raid after adding Rasmus Hojlund to their ranks

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7 h. ago Slavia Prague vs Arsenal live: Merino double gives Gunners easy Champions League win

Mikel Arteta’s injury-hit squad will be tested again as their Champions League campaign continues

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7 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'figure out' Kev Townsend's real plan for Robert Sugden in 'devious' twist

Emmerdale viewers are certain Kev isn't being honest to Robert as the pair prepare to renew their vows following their wedding in prison

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7 h. ago Brit drug mule Bella Culley seen for first time after landing in UK

Bella Culley stepped off her plane in the UK tonight, just a day after she was released from a hellohole ex-Soviet prison in which she anticipated giving birth and spending up to 15 years

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7 h. ago Pregnant British drug mule Bella Culley arrives back in UK after being freed from Georgia prison

Pregnant teenager Bella May Culley, 19, touched down in the country this evening after prison release

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7 h. ago EastEnders fans say 'there's no way' over 'plot hole' as Harry Mitchell rescued

Harry has turned to drugs on the BBC soap after being kidnapped by Ravi Gulati and Okie

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7 h. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal 'left confused' by judges in 'I don't know' admission

The EastEnders actress was in the dance-off for the third time on the BBC dancing competition

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7 h. ago EastEnders viewers puzzled over glaring error as Harry Mitchell faces death

EastEnders fans were pretty puzzled over the rescue mission to save missing Harry Mitchell, as a short race across the Square took way longer than it should have

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7 h. ago Fugitive Nicholas Rossi who faked his own death sentenced to ten years in prison

Nicholas Rossi, who faked his own death and fled to Scotland, has been found guilty of raping another women in Utah in 2008.

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7 h. ago Pregnant Bella Culley pictured landing in UK as 'drug mule' released from Georgia jail

Bella Culley stepped off her plane in the UK tonight - just a day after she was released from a Georgia prison in which she anticipated giving birth and spending up to 20 years

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