1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: Multiple injuries as Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles

Explosions heard across capital and fires ignited while Russia and Ukraine begin largest prisoner swap of war. What we know on day 1,186See all our Ukraine war coverage Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile attack by Russian forces overnight into Saturday, triggering fires and injuring at least eight people, the Ukrainian capital’s mayor said. Explosions and machine-gun fire were heard throughout the city and many Kyiv residents took shelter in underground subway stations. Debris fell in at least four districts, said the Kyiv military administration, with six people requiring medical care. Pictures posted online showed smoke billowing from the top of one block of flats and flames leaping from part of another as emergency crews trained water on it.Russia and Ukraine on Friday began a major, complicated exchange of military prisoners of war and civilians, write Peter Beaumont and Pjotr Sauer. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s president, said the first phase brought home 390 Ukrainians,...

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6 h. ago Female pensioner dies after Shetland cliff fall as emergency crews rush to scene

“Emergency services attended and a 70-year-old woman was pronounced dead. Her next of kin is aware.

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17 h. ago Boy, 4, dies in Tenerife hotel pool incident as police launch investigation

Emergency crews fought to save the boy, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

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18 h. ago Parents of tragic Kayden Moy thank son's pals and emergency crews as second teen appears in court

"On behalf of myself and Ashley we would like to thank everyone for the words of comfort, support, kindness and generosity in the last few days."

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20 h. ago Emergency crews shut off street after 'several' homes damaged in blaze

The fire, which broke out in a summer house, damaged several properties

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20 h. ago Chilling sound of Titan sub's implosion caught on video as CEO's wife reacts to 'bang'

New footage has emerged showing the moment crew asked 'what was that bang?' after the Titan sub imploded during a dive to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five aboard

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22 h. ago Bolton fire LIVE: Plumes of smoke seen as roads closed after huge blaze

Adelaide Street in Bolton has been shut

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29 h. ago Music agency employees among several people dead in San Diego plane crash

Sound Talent Group says three employees killed as officials investigate what caused Cessna 550 plane to crashSeveral people have died, including the co-founder of a music agency, after a small aircraft crashed in a neighborhood in San Diego early on Thursday morning, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles.Sound Talent Group, which has represented artists such as Sum 41 and Vanessa Carlton, confirmed on Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane. Among those who died was the agency’s co-founder Dave Shapiro, who was listed as the owner of the plane and has a pilot’s license, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Diddy trial recap: Kid Cudi testified he believes Sean Combs firebombed his Porsche and broke into his home

Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi testified that Sean Combs broke into his home and that a Molotov cocktail later damaged his Porsche

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32 h. ago Diddy trial recap: Kid Cudi testified he believes Sean Combs firebombed his porche and broke into his home

Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi testified that Sean Combs broke into his home and that a Molotov cocktail later damaged his Porsche

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33 h. ago Diddy trial live updates: Makeup artist testifies she feared for her life after encounter with Sean Combs and Cassie

Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi testified that Sean Combs broke into his home and that a Molotov cocktail later damaged his Porsche

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35 h. ago Diddy trial live updates: Kid Cudi testifies that Cassie Ventura said Sean Combs ‘hit’ and ‘kicked’ her

Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi testified that Sean Combs broke into his home and that a Molotov cocktail later damaged his Porsche

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35 h. ago Several people dead after small plane crash in San Diego neighborhood

FAA said a Cessna 550 crashed in the early morning, damaging several vehicles and a homeSeveral people are dead after a small aircraft crashed in a neighborhood in San Diego, California, early on Thursday morning, the San Diego police department confirmed, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles.The crash killed the plane’s passengers, Dan Eddy, the assistant San Diego fire chief, said at a Thursday morning news conference. The aircraft could hold eight to 10 people but it is unknown how many were on board. No one on the ground in the military housing neighborhood was injured. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Diddy trial live updates: Kid Cudi testifies Combs broke into his home after discovering his relationship with Cassie

Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi is testifying that Sean Combs broke into his home and that a Molotov cocktail later damaged his Porsche

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38 h. ago Nearly 100 banks to shut their doors next month – see if your high street branch is closing

Several banks are due to close their doors for the last time across the country, with nearly 100 hit with a summer ending – check an interactive map to see what happens to your local branch

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59 h. ago Scots home bursts into flames as 'thick black smoke seen for miles'

Emergency crews raced to a fire affecting a car, garage and house.

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61 h. ago High street legend set to return 13 years after all stores were shut for good

Electricals giant Comet - which had more than 200 stores before its collapse in 2012 - is the latest retailer to be relaunched online

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3 d. ago Horror as toddler dies after falling from height in south London

Emergency crews alerted to incident in Wynell Road, Forest Hill on Sunday

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3 d. ago 'Plant dubbed new Japanese Knotweed destroyed our home causing £60k worth of damage'

Bamboo has been dubbed the new 'Japanese Knotweed' by invasive plant experts

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3 d. ago Expert reveals home insurance mistake that can cost you hundreds of pounds

Home insurance helps cover property damage costs and protects precious belongings

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