60 minutes ago Ukraine war briefing: more than 3,000 North Korean military casualties in Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelenskyy

Ukraine president criticises world leaders for doing ‘almost nothing’ to counteract Moscow’s military cooperation with Pyongyang. What we know on day 1,035Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s Kursk region. The Ukrainian president warned that Pyongyang could send more personnel and equipment for Moscow’s army and criticised world leaders for doing “almost nothing” to counteract Russia’s military cooperation with the North. “There are risks of North Korea sending additional troops and military equipment to the Russian army,” Zelenskyy said on Monday. South Korea’s military also said on Monday that it has detected signs of North Korea preparing to send more troops and weapons, including suicide drones, to Russia.Zelenskyy’s estimate of North Korean losses is considerably higher than that provided by Seoul’s top military officials, which said on Monday that at least 1,100 North Korean troops had been killed or wo...

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2 hours ago UN investigative team says Syria's new authorities `very receptive' to probe of Assad war crimes

The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria says the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus — and it is preparing to deploy

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2 hours ago Peter Andre shares insight into Christmas with Princess and Junior as Katie Price continues panto

Peter Andre is enjoying quality time with his children during the festive season, sharing a heartwarming glimpse of their celebrations online. Meanwhile, Katie Price is embracing the holiday spirit in her role as a star of a popular pantomime production.

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2 hours ago Kate Garraway opens up on first Christmas without Derek with heartbreaking comment

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has emotionally shared her heartache as she and her two children brace themselves for their first Christmas as a family of three

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2 hours ago Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message

The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.

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2 hours ago Myleene Klass enjoys family outing with her three children Apollo, five, Ava, 17, and Hero, 13, to watch The Nutcracker ahead of Christmas

Myleene Klass enjoyed a Christmas outing on Monday evening as she took her children to see the Nutcracker at the Colosseum Theatre in London.

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3 hours ago Here’s what I learned in medical school – beyond the curriculum | Roland Bull

Studying medicine is not an identity – and self-care should be considered a matter of medical ethics rather than an indulgenceAfter four long years of study, I wrapped up a medical degree this year. It’s been an adventure, and the downturn in activity post-exams has made me pensive. Way back in orientation week, an enthusiastic clinician noted that they still consider their time at medical school to be some of the best years of their life.Reflecting on my own experience, I’ve begun to wonder whether that person needs to get out more. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers contemplates ‘being released by a teenager’

Rodgers, 41, acknowledges New York could release himQuarterback makes light of situation on McAfee showAaron Rodgers is still contemplating his playing future. The star quarterback knows if he returns to the field, it might be out of his hands whether it’s with the New York Jets.The 41-year-old Rodgers said last week that he’ll take some time after this season, his 20th in the NFL, to determine what he wants to do next. On Monday, he suggested a decision on whether he’ll return with the Jets could be made for him the day after the team’s regular-season finale. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Blake Lively is trying to make Christmas 'special' for her four kids amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit

The 37-year-old actress is taking time to focus on her children with husband Ryan Reynolds as the real reason she had mentioned their kids in the bombshell lawsuit had been revealed.

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3 hours ago Coffee and tea drinkers have lower risk of developing some cancers, boffins say

A new study found people who drink more than four cups of caffeinated coffee a day have a 17% lower chance of developing head and neck cancers overall compared with those who do not

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