85 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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89 m. ago Louisville UPS plane crash: Everything we know as at least three dead in tragedy

UPS Flight 2976 crashed at around 5.15pm local time on Tuesday as it was departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for Honolulu, Hawaii - and it burst into a fireball

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2 h. ago At least three dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport

Crash happened at the Louisville international airport and fatality numbers are expected to rise, says governorA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, leaving at least three dead and 11 injured, the state’s governor, Andy Beshear, said. The governor said he expects those numbers to grow.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Premier League player 'threatened with gun by football agent' named as club release statement

Tottenham have confirmed that Destiny Udogie is the player who was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent in a statement

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4 h. ago UPS plane crashes near Louisville international airport in Kentucky

Local police reporting unknown number of injuries as plume of smoke visible south of airport just before 5.30pmA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, with local police officials reporting an unknown number of injuries.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Prince of Wales pledges to back those ‘standing up and defending nature’

William is visiting the South American country for the first time to stage his Earthshot Prize.

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4 h. ago Irresistible Liverpool put crisis talk to bed with emphatic response in Real Madrid win

LIVERPOOL 1-0 REAL MADRID: Alexis Mac Allister's header made it back-to-back victories for Liverpool for the first time in September, suggesting that their crisis is over

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4 h. ago Destiny Udogie 'threatened with gun by football agent' as Tottenham release statement

The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after Spurs man Destiny Udogie was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent in London on September 6

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4 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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5 h. ago BBC Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr fumes over 'bizarre' theory about his time on show

The Celebrity Traitors final is just around the corner, with two Traitors and three Faithfuls left standing

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5 h. ago NFL great Tom Brady says his dog is a clone of family’s deceased pit bull mix

Brady says his dog is a clone of late pet LuaEx-NFL star is investor in biotech firm ColossalCompany also works on de-extinction projectsFormer NFL quarterback Tom Brady said Tuesday that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his family’s late pet Lua, created by Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotechnology company that Brady has invested in.The Birmingham City co-owner revealed the news in a statement released through Colossal, which also announced its acquisition of another cloning company, Viagen Pets and Equine. The two firms plan to combine their technologies to expand cloning services for pet owners and conservation projects. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Great British Bake Off champion reveals surprising tactic they used to win show

EXCLUSIVE: Jasmine Mitchell has told how praying helped her deal with the pressure during her time in the Bake Off tent. The medical student needed God for support

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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 iOS 26.1: Apple releases iPhone update that lets users roll back one of its most controversial recent changes

‘Liquid Glass’ marks a major departure for the iPhone’s software design – but a switch makes it a little less major

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6 h. ago Soy, oat, almond, rice: which alternative milk is healthiest?

The best choice depends on your needs and preferences, say experts – here’s how to pick the one for your lifestyleThe dairy aisle might need a new name, given the diversity of products on offer. Dana Ellis Hunnes, a senior clinical dietitian at UCLA Health, says her local grocery store often stocks more non-dairy milk options than dairy ones. She’s tried various options, including a brief phase with coconut milk (“It was too creamy and too watery at the same time”). Now, she enjoys oat milk, which adds the right amount of creaminess to her coffee.The best choice depends on individual needs and preferences, says Hunnes. One person might want to add more protein to their diet, while another might be looking to increase their calcium intake. Flavor and mouthfeel are also important considerations. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Doctors reveal the exact number of calories you need to cut to lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease

Doctors behind a clinical trial from Rush University in Chicago have revealed the exact number of calories that may help overweight and obese Americans lose 10 percent of their body weight.

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6 h. ago Jamaica is so damaged by Hurricane Melissa it is now too dangerous for Americans to visit, US government says

A week after the storm walloped Jamaica, the Level 3 advisory encouraged tourists to 'consider rescheduling planned travel to Jamaica at this time.'

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6 h. ago I reviewed Bloomingdale’s beauty advent calendar — is it worth $325?

The festive countdown is brimming with premium products from La Mer, La Prairie, Clé de Peau, and more

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7 h. ago Google plans to put datacentres in space to meet demand for AI

US technology company’s engineers want to exploit solar power and the falling cost of rocket launchesGoogle is hatching plans to put artificial intelligence datacentres into space, with its first trial equipment sent into orbit in early 2027.Its scientists and engineers believe tightly packed constellations of about 80 solar-powered satellites could be arranged in orbit about 400 miles above the Earth’s surface equipped with the powerful processors required to meet rising demand for AI. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Arsenal make it 10 wins in a row as they cruise past Slavia Prague with Merino double

Another game, another slew of records for Arsenal’s defensive machine. This time it was one that had stretched back more than 55 years, when Leeds became the last English team not to concede a goal in their opening four matches, in the 1969/70 European Cup campaign under Don Revie.Slavia Prague gave it their best shot and thought they had been awarded a late penalty, only for the video assistant referee to deny them. The Czech champions finally recorded a shot on target against David Raya in stoppage time, but Arsenal made it eight successive clean sheets in all competitions for the first time since they were in what was the Second Division, in 1903. Continue reading...

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