6 h. ago US and Ukraine to work on strengthening air defences, Zelenskyy says, after call Trump says was ‘meaningful’ – Europe live

All-night attack on Kyiv followed conversation between US president and PutinRussian drone attack on KyivKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would continue its war on Ukraine as it was unable to achieve its goals through “diplomatic means.”“We are interested in achieving our goals in the course of the special military operation and it is preferable to do it by political and diplomatic means,” Peskov said, as reported by AFP.“But until that is not possible, we are continuing the special operation.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Zelenskyy has ‘important, meaningful’ call with Trump after huge Russian attack on Kyiv – Europe live

All-night attack on Kyiv as US president says he was ‘disappointed’ over his call with PutinRussian drone attack on KyivKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would continue its war on Ukraine as it was unable to achieve its goals through “diplomatic means.”“We are interested in achieving our goals in the course of the special military operation and it is preferable to do it by political and diplomatic means,” Peskov said, as reported by AFP.“But until that is not possible, we are continuing the special operation.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘Cowardly’ speeding driver who fled after killing toddler in crash is jailed

Sharjeel Shahzad ran off seconds after his stolen Porsche smashed head-on with a Toyota, causing fatal injuries to two-year-old Shehbaz Singh.

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8 h. ago Driver crashes into tree during chase as men launch machete attack in night of CHAOS

Police have beefed up their powers for 24 hours

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9 h. ago Driver arrested after cyclist seriously hurt in crash on busy Greater Manchester road

Emergency services raced out to the scene

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12 h. ago Russia launches hundreds of drones at Ukraine just hours after Putin

All-night attack on Kyiv injured at least 23 people, damaging railway infrastructure and setting buildings and cars on fire throughout the cityPolish foreign minister Radosław Sikorski told US president Donald Trump in a social media post that Russia’s Vladimir Putin was “mocking your peace efforts” as he urged him to “restore supplies of anti-aircraft ammunition to Ukraine and impose tough new sanctions on the aggressor.”Sikorski added that the massive Russian attack last night has caused “fires and much damage, including to the Polish consulate in Kyiv.” Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Speedboat driver arrested over death of 'loving' Brit mum in jet ski crash

He has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and being in charge of a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

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62 h. ago Man arrested after car crashes into lamppost in Welsh village

The male driver and a female passenger were taken to hospital following the crash

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3 d. ago Dean Barnes trial: Innocent driver tells jurors of moment stolen motorbike crashed into her before death of teenager

A trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard from the driver of a car involved in the collision

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4 d. ago Delivery driver killed motorcyclist who was thrown from bike in crash

Mohammed Zahid, 29, caused the death of biker George Wilson, 72, who died on the A483 near Llanddewi in Powys as a result of his injuries

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6 d. ago Lando Norris storms to Austrian F1 GP pole as angry Verstappen slumps to seventh

McLaren driver has perfect response to Canada crashVerstappen says Red Bull car ‘completely undriveable’Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix by half a second at the Red Bull Ring, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc into second and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to third.It was the perfect comeback for the British driver after his disappointment at having to retire when he crashed into Piastri at the last round in Canada. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was struggling for grip and finished in seventh. Lewis Hamilton was fourth for Ferrari and George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Less death, more social media: Formula One films decades apart reveal a changed world | Emma John

The new Brad Pitt F1 movie offers a glossy exhilarating ride but its 1960s predecessor Grand Prix goes beneath the bonnet‘Let’s try to get the season off to a good start, shall we? Drive the car. Don’t try to stand it on its bloody ear.”Have you watched the movie? It’s about a rule-breaking American Formula One driver, the kind who blows past blue flags and crashes into his own teammate. You must have heard of it. They shot it in real race cars, across some of the most prestigious circuits in the world. It even had contemporary world championship drivers making notable cameos on the track. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Five taken to hospital after bus crashes into river in ‘scene like movie Speed’

An eyewitness said the driver told her the ‘brakes failed and accelerator jammed’ before crash in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

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8 d. ago Drunk driver who killed my ‘amazing princess’ in 100mph crash mustn’t get his licence back, says Lillie Clack’s mother

Charlie Hilton, 25, was chased by police before his Mercedes hit a tree and burst into flames in Carshalton, south London

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9 d. ago Moment speeding driver leaves seriously injured woman for dead to pick up £20 notes after ploughing into her in a horror crash

Ty Kelsall, 22, smashed his hired white Vauxhall Corsa into the right-hand side of the victim's vehicle, leaving her with fractures to her pelvis, spine and fibula, along with an injury to her sternum.

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1 week ago Moment speeding driver leaves seriously injured woman for dead to pick up £20 notes after ploughing into her junction in horror crash

Ty Kelsall, 22, smashed his hired white Vauxhall Corsa into the right-hand side of the victim's vehicle, leaving her with fractures to her pelvis, spine and fibula, along with an injury to her sternum.

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1 week ago Mum's 'world fell apart' after teen daughter dies in horror car crash at hands of speeding boyfriend

Lily-May Vaughan, 17, died when the car she was in flipped and hit a pole - with her mum now calling for law changes to protect others after the driver kept their license for 13 months following the crash

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1 week ago F 1 legend Damon Hill makes tragic admission ahead of Sky Documentaries release

Aged 15 Damon Hill's life fell apart when his beloved dad , two-time world champion F1 driver Graham Hill, died in a plane crash - then Damon changed everything

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1 week ago F 1 legend Damon Hill makes startling admission ahead of Sky Documentaries release

Damon Hill's life fell apart aged 15 when his beloved father, the two-time world champion F1 driver Graham Hill, died in a plane crash - then Damon stunned everyone

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1 week ago Racing driver rushed to hospital after horror crash at track Max Verstappen called 'too dangerous'

Aston Martin's Rolf Scheibner was taking part in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring when he was involved in a huge crash that left his car on its roof in the middle of the track

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