1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: Oreshnik missile sparks anger at UN security council

Strike on Lviv that used nuclear-capable ballistic missile a ‘dangerous, inexplicable escalation’. What we know on day 1,420 The US and Britain have condemned Russia for dropping a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile on Ukraine. At an emergency meeting of the UN security council, Tammy Bruce, US deputy ambassador, called the Lviv strike a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation”. Britain’s acting UN ambassador, James Kariuki, called the attack “reckless”, adding that “it threatens regional and international security and carries significant risk of escalation and miscalculation”.Russia claimed the Oreshnik targeted an aviation repair factory. Ukraine has not confirmed what was hit but said the missile struck during a wider attack using drones and other rockets. The rarely used, multiple warhead Oreshnik missile is thought to be in limited supply – Ukraine’s military and special forces claim to have destroyed at least one of them on the ground in Russia. Observers have rated the...

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2 h. ago Red Arrows lands its first ever female boss: Hope for 'culture change' after string of sexual abuse and harassment scandals

Wing Commander Sasha Nash, a Tornado pilot, has taken charge of what is known officially as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.

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2 h. ago Russian roulette with a steak bake or a needle seems to be flaky choice

THIRTEEN days into 2026 and already a story that might just define the year ahead. Greggs moaning about its profits tumbling because sales of fat jabs are soaring. Now, there is a dilemma for the ages: would we rather play Russian roulette with a diet of flaky pastries and custard doughnuts, or by mainlining weight-loss chemicals...

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2 h. ago What time is Fallout’s next episode out? Season 2 episode 5 release time on Prime Video

Fallout is set to continue its second season on Prime Video very soon! 🚨🚨

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4 h. ago Trump administration sued by Minnesota and Illinois after Renee Good killing

The state and cities filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday, along with a request for a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement action or limit the ICE operation

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4 h. ago Internet star wearing 'psycho' hoodie does splits as she and friend are escorted off plane 'for being too drunk to fly'

Porn stars Sania Blanchard and Jordan Danne Lantry landed themselves in handcuffs after already causing a commotion on an American Airlines flight.

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5 h. ago A pilot explains why airlines have gotten so strict about luggage weight limits

International airlines are also adjusting their carry-on baggage rules

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6 h. ago Coronation Street star Wendi Peters explains why she's stopped watching ITV soap

Coronation Street legend Wendi Peters, who starred as Cilla Battersby-Brown, has stopped watching the show in the years since she left because of the "doom and gloom" in current episodes

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6 h. ago Republican senator says future of Iran’s leader is ‘limited’ as Trump leans towards action

White House picks up key Democratic ally as foreign policy hawks eye chance to destabilize Iran’s government

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7 h. ago Lulu shares fears she'll suffer a relapse in her battle with alcoholism as she reveals she's going back into therapy after being 'traumatised' by her tell

The Eurovision star, 77, who has been sober for more than 12 years, explained that she has had moments of temptation but has never given in because of the consequences.

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8 h. ago Academy manager Per Mertesacker explains why he wants to leave Arsenal

The German giant has spent 15 years at Arsenal as both player and staff member

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9 h. ago Canadian government undermined project that would have airlines pay for disgruntled passenger reporting system

Almost 100,000 people are waiting for compensation after the Canadian Transportation Agency was directed to introduce cost-recovery fees on airlines

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9 h. ago Air Canada flight forced to turn back after trapped staff member heard shouting from luggage hold

The plane was already taxiing to the runway when shouts were heard from the trapped ground handler

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9 h. ago Behind the decision to cut ties with your parents — something even the Beckhams couldn’t escape

Brooklyn Beckham appears to be distancing himself from his famous parents, Victoria and David Beckham, after apparently blocking them on social media. Amber Raiken spoke to three women who ended their relationships with their respective mothers, and explained why their lives are better off for it

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9 h. ago Thinking of a ‘No Buy’ 2026? The minimalist finance trend explained and how to get started

‘When it comes to money resolutions, one should refer to the Oscar Wilde quote ‘Everything in moderation, including moderation’, one expert said

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9 h. ago Starbucks lovers 'can't believe' shock announcement as coffee chain warns 'this is not a drill'

Customers in the US flocked to Starbucks stores to secure the limited-edition item

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10 h. ago US plan to exploit Venezuela’s oil could eat up 13% of carbon budget to keep 1.5C limit

Exclusive: ClimatePartner analysis shows how move would risk plunging Earth further into climate catastropheUS plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could by 2050 consume more than a tenth of the world’s remaining carbon budget to limit global heating to 1.5C, according to an exclusive analysis.The calculation highlights how any moves to further exploit the South American nation’s oil reserves – the largest in the world, at least on paper – would put increasing pressure on climate goals, and risk plunging the Earth further into climate catastrophe. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Single photo sees Bathgate mum losing over three stone in weight loss journey

Before joining Slimming World, Niamh McCall, 27, felt insecure and self-conscious.

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10 h. ago Academy manager Per Mertesacker explains why he wants leave Arsenal

The German giant has spent 15 years at Arsenal as both player and staff member

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10 h. ago Brits called up for WW3 conscription set for surprise payday as details explained

British soldiers who are hit with a military draft might be in for a very uncomfortable surprise when they see just how much the government will pay them for their service

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