20 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine

Ukrainian military claims strike on four Su-34 bombers at Marinovka base about 900km from border; Russian attack on Samar wounds 25. What we know on day 1,221See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine’s military has said it struck four warplanes at an airbase in central Russia’s Volgograd region as part of a drive to hit Russian war assets. It said on Telegram it had hit four Su-34 aircraft at the Marinovka base outside the city of Volgograd, about 900km (550 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The post on Friday said the operation was conducted by the military’s special operations branch, together with the SBU security service and other services of the military. “According to preliminary information, four aircraft were hit, specifically SU-34 planes, as well as technical-operational facilities where different warplanes are serviced and repaired,” the statement said. There was no immediate comment from the Russian military.Ukraine’s military said the damage to Marinovka was being assesse...

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30 h. ago Driver, 20, who inhaled laughing gas moments before he hit and killed cyclist, 81, on pedestrian crossing faces a 'very long time in jail'

Cain Byrne, 20, smashed into Graham Slinn, 81, as he walked across the A57 near Todwick, South Yorkshire beside his bicycle, prosecutor Laura Marshall told Sheffield Crown Court.

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34 h. ago Helen Flanagan fumes driving ban is 'pain in the a**e amid co

Fans will be aware that the actress shared three children - Matilda, Delilah and Charlie - with her former fiance, footballer Scott

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39 h. ago Singer who appeared in hit film Mulholland Drive dies at home aged just 57

Singer-songwriter Rebekah Del Rio, who appeared as Llorando in David Lynch's iconic 2001 thriller Mulholland Drive, has sadly died aged just 57 at her home in Los Angeles

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60 h. ago Environmental groups call on TfL to rethink planned new congestion charge for EV s

Drivers of EV cars will be hit with new £13.50 congestion charge for the first from January

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65 h. ago Drivers are hit with £1 million in fines from yellow box junctions in a year

The RAC said the ‘emormously high’ figures should ‘send alarm bells ringing’

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3 d. ago Brad Pitt got to drive real McLaren F1 car as new movie hits cinemas

The Hollywood star plays Formula One driver Sonny Hayes in F1: The Movie.

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4 d. ago Helen Flanagan looks incredible as she models skimpy lingerie after opening up about her body confidence battles

The Coronation Street star, 34, exuded glamour in the shoot as she modelled a series of skimpy lingerie sets that showcased her toned physique.

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5 d. ago Schoolboy is fighting for his life after being hit by bus: Driver arrested

The teenage student has been left with life-threatening issues following the crash on his way in to Queen Katherine Academy, Peterborough on Monday morning.

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5 d. ago Helen Flanagan slashes £300k off price of her mansion on sale as she hints at move back to Glasgow

Helen Flanagan has listed her former home with ex Celtic star Scott Sinclair on the market but has slashed a whopping £300k off the price.

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5 d. ago Helen Flanagan stuns in flattering Karen Millen tailored dress and it's currently £50 off

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan wowed in a figure-flattering midi dress at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour - and it's currently on sale with a huge saving!

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6 d. ago I owe the driver a pint! I was hit by a Range Rover while riding an e

Connor McCann, 35, had just finished a late shift in his job as an optometrist on December 9, 2022, when he uncharacteristically decided not to walk home.

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7 d. ago Driver accused of killing Million Dollar Beach House star thought she hit traffic cone, court hears

The accused driver, Amanda Kempton, found the suitcase of Hampton’s realtor Sara Burack wedged under her car

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7 d. ago Dad dies a year after freak accident while riding his daughter's e

Isaac Craig was involved in a serious collision while riding his daughter's e-scooter. He was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign while testing out a new tyre on his daughter's e-scooter

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8 d. ago Van driver thought he'd hit a sheep but what he found was far worse

A cyclist suffered multiple severe injuries after being a hit from behind

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8 d. ago Young driver who'd just passed test hit and killed 'amazing' grandfather on zebra crossing

Driver Dima Sarafa, 20, was said to be 'hysterical' and 'crying and throwing up' at the roadside as the victim was treated for injuries he never recovered from

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9 d. ago One dead and another rushed to hospital after small plane crashes on residential street outside Boston

Officials said a single-engine Mooney M20 aircraft hit the ground on Sam Fonzo Drive in Beverly, on the north-east outskirts of Boston, just before 9am on Thursday.

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1 week ago Police are accused of 'going after the good guy' as motorist is banned from road for 12 months for pursuing driver who sped off after colliding with his car

Police have been accused of 'going after the good guy' after a motorist who pursued a hit-and-run driver ended up in court instead.

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1 week ago Teenage driver seriously injured four as car ploughed into campsite and hit tents

People were rushed to hospital following the incident in Newgale, Pembrokeshire

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1 week ago Helen Flanagan faces backlash over Royal Ascot outfit as fans left 'disappointed'

Helen said she felt 'super elegant' as she sported a white Karen Millen dress at Royal Ascot this week but fans were not happy

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