96 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy claims ‘important success’ as troops push back on Russian advances

President says Ukrainian forces in east have reclaimed 160 sq km of land and cleared another 170 sq km as counteroffensive ‘achieving results’. What we know on day 1,304See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageUkrainian forces have pushed back some of the gains Russia made over the summer, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, calling the operation an “important success” after months of battlefield setbacks. The Ukrainian president said his troops had reclaimed 160 sq km (62 sq miles) of land near the eastern coalmining town of Dobropillia, where Russia pierced Ukraine’s defences in August. Russia did not immediately comment on the claims. Zelenskyy said after meeting troops in the eastern Donetsk region on Thursday that his army was “achieving results” in an ongoing counteroffensive there. In addition to reclaiming the 160 sq km, Ukrainian forces had “cleared” Russian troops from an additional 170 sq km of land but had not yet formally taken the territory, he said in a video address. Zelensk...

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2 h. ago From small town New Zealand to Mont Blanc: how ultrarunner Ruth Croft made history

Croft’s recent win the 174km Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc made her the first woman to take out the triple series crown in the prestigious eventGrowing up in Stillwater, New Zealand, population 86, Ruth Croft learned hard work from a young age. Her father ran a transport company, managing dozens of drivers and semi-trailers across the 600km West Coast in the South Island.“On school holidays I worked for my dad full time, sometimes 14-hour days,” says Croft. “Shitty jobs like cleaning drains or the grease bay. I don’t know anyone who works as hard as he does.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Football Manager 26 makes huge new addition in 'landmark moment in series' history'

In what has been described as a 'landmark moment' for Football Manager, women's football will be available in the hit game series for the first time ever

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6 h. ago 'Signal 13' cop killer Matthew James Ruth donned camo and binoculars to stalk ex

Matthew James Ruth, the man who allegedly killed three police officer in a horrifying massacre in York County, Pennsylvania Wednesday, wore camo and binoculars to stalk his ex just before.

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6 h. ago Rural Pennsylvania horror: Suspect named after three cops shot dead and two wounded while serving a warrant

Matthew James Ruth, 24, has been identified as the suspected shooter in the fatal attack in the farming community of North Codorus Township

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6 h. ago Newcastle v Barcelona live: Rashford scores stunning goal to double lead in Champions League

Newcastle and Barcelona have a history in the Champions League as the Magpies stage a sensational opening match

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7 h. ago Newcastle v Barcelona live: Magpies push for opening goal in ferocious Champions League atmosphere

Newcastle and Barcelona have a history in the Champions League as the Magpies stage a sensational opening match

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8 h. ago Newcastle v Barcelona live: Magpies set for blockbuster return to Champions League at St James’ Park

Newcastle and Barcelona have a history in the Champions League as the Magpies stage a sensational opening match

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9 h. ago Alleged gunman in Pennsylvania officer shootout had been sought for stalking

Matthew James Ruth, 24, killed in altercation that left three officers dead and wounded two moreThe alleged gunman who killed three officers and wounded two more in southern Pennsylvania before he was killed by police was a 24-year-old being sought on stalking charges, according to court documents and law enforcement.The violence erupted in rural York county on Wednesday as officers sought Matthew James Ruth, who had also been charged with trespassing, loitering and prowling at night in a domestic-related investigation that began a day earlier, court documents show. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Rural Pennsylvania horror: Suspect named after fatally shooting three cops and wounding two who were serving a warrant

Matthew James Ruth, 24, has been identified as the suspected shooter in the fatal attack in the farming community of North Codorus Township

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9 h. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society reveals winner of award for young critics

Lilia Foster, a third year history student at the University of Edinburgh, has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Fringe Young Writers Award.

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10 h. ago Airdrie Town Hall to welcome back Scots comedian Gary Meikle as part of his new tour

Step into the wonderfully chaotic mind of the award‑winning Glaswegian funnyman on October 19.

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10 h. ago Newcastle vs Barcelona live: Magpies set for blockbuster return to Champions League at St James’ Park

Newcastle and Barcelona have a history in the Champions League as the Magpies stage a sensational opening match

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11 h. ago Kate Middleton's subtle hand move that speaks volumes about 'bold' Melania Trump

As First Lady, Melania Trump and the Princess of Wales, mde history together with their very first joint solo outing, a body language expert reveals which of the women is actually leading the conversation

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11 h. ago Giants New Zealand must be wary of bogey team Canada in semi

Canucks have gone under the radar at Women’s Rugby World Cup but underdogs can upset world No 1 sideFor anyone who might be thinking champions New Zealand are a shoo-in to make the Rugby World Cup final, Canada have three key attributes to suggest they can knock out the Black Ferns in their semi-final on Friday evening: Belief, fast ruck speed and Sophie de Goede.Canada are the world No 2 side and came close to beating England at the 2024 WXV 1, yet have gone under the radar in the buildup to this tournament and during its early stages, with much of the attention focused on the potential for a rematch of the 2022 final between New Zealand and hosts England. Against the Black Ferns in the last four at Ashton Gate, Canada will still be viewed as underdogs in some circles, something the team have spoken about a lot, according to the wing Alysha Corrigan. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Giants New Zealand must be wary of bogey team Canada in World Cup semi

Maple Leafs have gone under the radar at Women’s Rugby World Cup but underdogs can upset the championsFor anyone who might be thinking champions New Zealand are a shoo-in to make the Rugby World Cup final, Canada have three key attributes to suggest they can knock out the Black Ferns in their semi-final on Friday evening: Belief, fast ruck speed and Sophie de Goede.Canada are the world No 2 side and came close to beating England at the 2024 WXV 1, yet have gone under the radar in the buildup to this tournament and during its early stages, with much of the attention focused on the potential for a rematch of the 2022 final between New Zealand and hosts England. Against the Black Ferns in the last four at Ashton Gate, Canada will still be viewed as underdogs in some circles, something the team have spoken about a lot, according to the wing Alysha Corrigan. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago ‘I tried to escape with drugs, pills and alcohol’: Björn Borg on his misery and mayhem after quitting tennis

The sporting superstar walked away from success and adulation at 26 – much to everyone’s bemusement. He opens up about his secret life and the depression, cocaine, overdoses and aggressive cancer that almost killed him‘I’m a person who doesn’t say very much,” Björn Borg says with a wry smile. Which may be the understatement of the century. Borg, the greatest tennis player of his day, has spent 42 years saying nothing since he announced his retirement at the age of 26.When he broke that news in 1983, it was one of the biggest shocks in the history of sport. Not simply because he was at his peak, but also because he was the rock star tennis player – beautiful, mysterious and followed by a flock of teenybopper fans. When Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz triumphed in the US Open earlier this month, aged 22, he became the second youngest player to have won six major tournaments. Borg beat him by four months. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago US and UK have done ‘more good than any two nations in history’, says Trump – UK politics live

US president describes bond between US and UK as ‘unbreakable’ as he concludes his state visitPresident Trump is now leaving Windsor Castle. He will be flying to Chequers by helicopter.Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, has thanked King Charles for what he said at the state banquet last night strongly supporting the Ukrainian cause.I extend my deepest thanks to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his steadfast support. Ukraine greatly values the United Kingdom’s unwavering and principled stance.When tyranny threatens Europe once again, we must all hold firm, and Britain continues to lead in defending freedom on many fronts. Together, we have achieved a lot, and with the support of freedom-loving nations—the UK, our European partners, and the US—we continue to defend values and protect lives. We are united in our efforts to make diplomacy work and secure lasting peace for the European continent.Our countries have the closest defence, security and intelligence rel...

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12 h. ago Police in Haiti say officers shot and killed former rebel leader Wilfort Ferdinand

A spokesman for Haiti’s National Police says that officers killed former rebel leader Wilfort Ferdinand after they accused him of opening fire at a police checkpoint in the coastal town of Gonaïves this week

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13 h. ago Donald Trump and Keir Starmer agree 'biggest deal in British history'

The pair signed what has been called a 'technology prosperity deal' at Chequers

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