2 h. 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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2 h. ago Sir David Beckham admits it's been an 'emotional day' as he receives knighthood amid reports his eldest son Brooklyn 'did not reach out to congratulate him'

Sir David Beckham has admitted 'it's been an emotional day' as he reflected on his remarkable achievement of being knighted on Tuesday.

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2 h. ago UPS distribution hub in Louisville has 300 flights per day. What to know

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub

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2 h. ago Online calculator reveals how much YOU'RE overpaying on your household bills

Nine out of 10 UK households pay more than they need to on their bills - often due to 'loyalty tax' which sees long-standing customers charged more than new ones.

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3 h. ago Her pinup mother was a top model for Guess and Playboy, do you know who this teen is?

The blonde was a pinup who landed the plum role of being a Guess model which was the job of the day. And that led to even more success with a Playboy cover and then work with H&M.

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3 h. ago Scientists warn against exposure to loud sounds after discovering link to devastating neurological disease

Being exposed to loud noises for just an hour a day could worsen a neurodegenerative disease, a study has suggested.

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4 h. ago Two in five business owners say they'll leave Britain if Rachel Reeves delivers tax rises

Businesses have warned it is increasingly difficult to operate following tax rises in the last Budget, alongside higher energy prices and stubborn inflation.

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4 h. ago International Open Snooker Wednesday Order of Play: Prize money, format, results, when is John Higgins playing on day four?

It’s day four of the big money snooker tournament in China.

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4 h. ago ‘Rogue’ action by countries to geoengineer climate could worsen impacts – study

Royal Society assessment says solar radiation modification techniques could reduce global temperatures if done in a globally coordinated way.

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4 h. ago Australia's Helen Garner wins Baillie Gifford nonfiction prize for her 'addictive' diaries

Helen Garner, an acclaimed Australian writer, has won the prestigious Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction

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4 h. ago Nick Kyrgios to play women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Battle of the Sexes clash

Australian tennis star to meet Belarusian in December in Dubai‘I’m not just here to play, I’m here to entertain,’ says KyrgiosNick Kyrgios, Australian former Wimbledon finalist, is to play women’s world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an exhibition match in Dubai.The clash evokes memories of the 1973 Battle of the Sexes match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs – which King won in straight sets in the Houston Astrodome and was later the subject of a Hollywood movie. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Sir David Beckham admits 'more emotion than nerves' as he finally gets knighted

Footballing icon David Beckham has opened up on his knighthood as he revealed he was 'more emotion than nerves' on his big day at Winsdor Castle with King Charles

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5 h. ago Sir David Beckham's telling comment on family as Brooklyn snubs knighthood honour

Sir David Beckham has opened up about his family in a rare interview just hours after being awarded his knighthood for services to charity and sports by King Charles

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5 h. ago Starmer affirms UK commitment to climate action ahead of Cop30 summit

Starmer has reiterated the government’s dedication to clean energy goals and the UK’s role as a global climate leader

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5 h. ago Starmer says he ‘hasn’t changed his mind’ on climate action before Cop30 summit

The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to the Government’s clean energy ambitions and the UK’s role as a global climate leader.

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5 h. ago Government announces plan to cut GCSE exam time by up to three hours

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced by 10%.

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6 h. ago Tories call for workers rights Bill to be thrown out as it returns to Commons

The Bill is aimed at bolstering the rights of workers, including by extending a host of protections to workers from the first day they start a job.

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6 h. ago Liverpool deliver statement win vs Real Madrid to ruin Alexander

LIVERPOOL 1-0 REAL MADRID: Liverpool were frustrated by familiar foe Thibaut Courtois for nearly an hour but finally found a breakthrough against Xabi Alonso' Real Madrid

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6 h. ago Election day live updates: Turnout soars in first major vote since Trump took office as Dems fight for foothold

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s ‘absolutely true’ that there’s fraud in the state’s elections, but didn’t provide evidence

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7 h. ago Radiohead fans ‘incredibly excited’ for band’s first live show in seven years

Crowds gather outside Movistar Arena in Madrid for first concert of European tour that sold out in minutesAn hour or so before the sun rose over Madrid, Francesco Puddu staked out a prime spot in front of the city’s hulking Movistar Arena. He was among the first Radiohead fans to arrive at the venue, buzzing with expectations for the British band’s first live show in seven years, kicking off a 20-date European tour.“I’m incredibly excited. Like, I don’t think it’s real,” said the 27-year-old, who had travelled from Italy. “It’s been so long that even if they play the same song 20 times in a row, I’ll be happy.” Continue reading...

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