5 h. ago Cannibal Russian soldier 'ATE his dead comrade and lived off his remains for two weeks' on frontline, phone call intercepted by Ukrainian spies reveal

Ukraine released what it said was an intercepted call between two of Vladimir Putin's troops in which they were heard discussing an alleged case of cannibalism among the ranks.

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25 h. ago The Guardian view on assisted dying: a momentous bill that needs further attention | Editorial

Kim Leadbeater has led a strong campaign, but concerns about the likely impact on vulnerable people remainThe central issue before MPs, as they decide how to vote on the latest version of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill, is how to value individual autonomy relative to collective responsibility for vulnerable members of society when making regulations around the end of life. Should terminally ill people be allowed to end their lives with medical help? If so, under what safeguards? The question remains ethically, medically and legally complex.Technological and social changes enabling people to live much longer have created challenges around the resourcing of care and experiences of ageing and dying. There are profound questions about how we manage the final stages of life – and what we owe to those living through them. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Operation Spiderweb: how Ukraine's drone attack could reshape warfare – video explainer

On 1 June, Ukraine launched a daring attack on Russian military bases, inflicting billions of dollars of damage using inexpensive drones in a secret operation codenamed Spiderweb. Smuggling 117 drones into Russian territory over 18 months, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, proved he still had cards to play in the war. The Guardian's Russian affairs reporter, Pjotr Sauer, explains how the daring operation will make military commanders across the world rethink national securityOperation Spiderweb: a visual guide to Ukraine’s destruction of Russian aircraft‘He’s a bulldog’: the man behind the success of Ukraine’s Operation SpiderwebUkraine launches major drone attack on Russian bombers, security official says Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Liverpool give £100m Florian Wirtz guarantee but three issues remain to seal transfer

Liverpool have run out of time to sign Florian Wirtz during the first summer transfer window but the Reds remain close to sealing a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star

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1 week ago Ukraine claims to have damaged Russian fighter jets in night

Special forces reportedly launched assault on Russian airfield about 400 miles from Ukrainian borderUkrainian special forces claim to have damaged two fighter jets in a night-time raid on an airfield deep inside Russia as Kyiv sought to disrupt Vladimir Putin’s steady advances on the frontline.A week after the spectacle of Operation Spiderweb, when drones struck the Kremlin’s nuclear-capable bombers, the general staff of the Ukrainian army claimed a fresh success. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: We bomb their warplanes, they bomb our civilians, says foreign minister

Repeated shutdowns at Moscow airports due to drone threat; military airfields and fuel depots inside Russia hit. What we know on day 1,200Russia’s missile and drone barrage against Kyiv on Friday killed at least six people, Ukrainian officials said. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, said three emergency workers who went to a bomb site were “killed in a repeat Russian strike”. Two died in an attack on the northern city of Chernihiv and at least one more in the north-western city of Lutsk. Eighty people were injured in attacks across Ukraine.Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said Russia had “‘responded’ to its destroyed aircraft by attacking civilians in Ukraine Multi-storey buildings hit. Energy infrastructure damaged.” Ukrainian spies last weekend destroyed Russian strategic bomber aircraft on the ground using quadcopter drones hidden on top of trucks in Operation Spiderweb.Russian aviation authorities restricted flights at Moscow regional airports on Friday nig...

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2 w. ago Liverpool reject Barcelona approach for Luis Díaz but contract issue looms

Winger has just two years remaining on Liverpool dealColombia international remains part of Arne Slot’s plansLiverpool have told Barcelona that Luis Díaz is not for sale after rejecting the Spanish champion’s first approach for the Colombia international.Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, contacted Liverpool officials on Wednesday to discuss the possible transfer of Díaz, who also has interest from the Saudi Pro League. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Operation Spiderweb: Satellite images show Russian bombers destroyed in massive Ukrainian drone attack

Satellite imagery confirm extensive damage to Russian aircraft on the Belaya airfield in Russia’s Irkutsk

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2 w. ago Operation Spiderweb: Satellite imagery shows Russian bombers destroyed in massive Ukrainian drone attack

Satellite imagery confirm extensive damage to Russian aircraft on the Belaya airfield in Russia’s Irkutsk

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2 w. ago From Dembélé to Salah: six contenders in an open race for men’s Ballon d’Or

Two of PSG’s Champions League winners are strong contenders but are up against Mohamed SalahGeorge Weah remains the only African to win the prize and the Liverpool forward’s form in the past year has put him in a similar bracket to the Liberian. “The Egyptian King” scored 29 goals and assisted a further 18 to lead the Reds to the Premier League title, but he could not take them further than the last 16 in the Champions League. Arne Slot played Salah in every league match, a sign of his importance and his stupendous fitness. “He’s had very, very, very good seasons at Liverpool but this one probably stands out in terms of numbers,” Arne Slot said of Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances. “If there’s ever a chance for him, it would be this season. If not, then he’s going to try to push even harder next season”. Turning 33 in mid-June, this might be Salah’s final chance to achieve the highest personal accolade in the game, even if his head coach thinks otherwise. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Police issue Liverpool parade crash update as 109 injured and four remain in hospital

Paul Doyle has been charged in connection with the incident and will next appear in court in August

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2 w. ago Liverpool parade crash victim numbers rise as police issue major update

Four people remain in hospital after a car ploughed into crowds at the Liverpool FC victory parade, with the total number of people reported to have been injured standing at 109

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3 w. ago Real Madrid threaten to dismantle Liverpool transfer plan 'in Trent Alexander

Real Madrid have already lured Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Liverpool but the Spanish champions remain determined to bring the right-back in before the end of his contract

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3 w. ago Police get extra time to question suspect in Liverpool parade collision

Seven people remain in hospital, as 53-year-old man remain in custody on suspicion of attempted murderPolice have been given extra time to question a driver who allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool’s victory parade.The 53-year-old man, from West Derby, Liverpool, remained in custody on Wednesday after officers were granted further time to question him on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving, Merseyside Police said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade crash: Police granted more time to question suspect as seven 'stable' in hospital

The 53-year-old man, from West Derby, Liverpool, remained in custody on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Liverpool crash police release major update over suspect after 79 injured at parade

Police have been given more time to question a 53-year-old suspect after 79 people were confirmed to have been injured at the Liverpool FC victory parade - seven remain in hospital

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3 w. ago Liverpool parade driver arrested over attempted murder remains in custody

More than 50 people, including children, were treated in different hospitals.

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3 w. ago West Lothian school cyber attack 'obviously worrying' says councillor

Parents and carers have been sent letters advising them to take extra precautions and a live investigation remains ongoing.

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3 w. ago Britain's Got Talent behind the scenes as very famous face in live audience gives sneak peek

Britain's Got Talent continued last night with the remaining semi-final, hosted by Ant and Dec, and the live studio audience included Ruth Langsford and Lucy Alexander

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4 w. ago ‘Every day there is shelling’: Ukrainian border town torn between hope and despair

Mayor of Bilopillya, where nine people were killed in strike on bus, says Russia has shown it does not care about talksEven before the Russian strike on a shuttle bus travelling from his frontline town at the weekend, the mayor of Bilopillya, Yuri Zarko, was very sceptical that Vladimir Putin’s agreement to direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul would lead to peace.The strike, which killed nine people including five over 60, only confirmed his conviction that talks to end the war were going nowhere and Ukraine had a challenging time ahead. Continue reading...

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