3 h. 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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4 h. ago UK households urged to use 12p item to keep rats out of gardens

An expert has shared some top tips on how to keep rats out of your garden - using just a few household items. One of the items is a kitchen essential that you probably have in your cupboard right now

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6 h. ago New rules to come into force in all UK zoos for staff and visitors

Designed to improve animal welfare, the new reforms are the biggest in over 10 years

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6 h. ago Record £1.23bn paid out in pet insurance claims in 2024, says ABI

The Association of British Insurers said that members received around 4,900 claims on pet insurance policies per day typically last year.

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6 h. ago Restraining order against Maui doctor is dismissed because he's being held without bail

A judge has dismissed a petition for a temporary restraining order against a Maui anesthesiologist accused of attempting to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail

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9 h. ago Sir Alex Ferguson slips Aberdeen some Celtic shock tips as Jimmy Thelin reveals Scottish Cup Final advice

Fergie was used to lifted silverware with the Dons at the National Stadium an Thelinmight need all the help he can get

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9 h. ago Coronation Street star defiantly rules out return to soap: 'I'm not coming back'

It's safe to say one Coronation Street favourite will not be returning from the dead anytime soon, with one actor ruling out any form of a comeback to the ITV soap

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10 h. ago Is it safe to travel to Greece, Turkey, Italy and France after countries put on 'high alert'?

Recent seismic activity near Crete has set off a chain of emergency responses

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12 h. ago Patient who absconded from psychiatric unit jailed for killing pensioner

David Parish, 38, attacked Beryl Purdy with a large golf umbrella he had taken from her porch and inflicted fatal head injuries

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13 h. ago Meghan Markle's 'cringemaking' clip 'didn't go down well' in palace circles

Meghan Markle appeared in a promotional video with the then-editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful, and it's safe to say that the clip didn't go down well with the Firm

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14 h. ago 'He has Royal Ascot as his target' – Saturday's racing tips from seven meetings

Daily Star Chief Tipster Jason Heavey says King Casper could book his ticket for Royal Ascot with victory at Haydock on Saturday

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14 h. ago UK weather: Exact date maps turn orange in European heat plume revealed

New weather maps show several major cities will experience scorching conditions in the last weekend of the month, with some areas sizzling in temperatures as high as 24C

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14 h. ago Petition calls for East Kilbride task force to 'urgently' tackle rise in knife crime after tragic teen's death

East Kilbride Community Association & Neighbourhood Watch (EKCA) is calling for a local task force on knife crime prevention in East Kilbride.

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14 h. ago Alison Hammond defends Peter Andre's controversial movie Jafaican in 'love' admission

The film has received backlash online for Andre pretending to be Jamaican

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14 h. ago Drivers can use number plate checker to see if they need to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise

The DVLA raised VED rates on April 1 for the majority of petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle owners, leading to significant increases for some drivers - Here's how to check if you're affected

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14 h. ago Met Office verdict on 'mini heatwave' set to bring 27C temperatures to UK

The Met Office has revealed whether Brits could soon see a return of a 'mini heatwave' in the UK

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16 h. ago Hundreds of British students face expulsion from Harvard as ‘vindictive’ Trump bans overseas recruitment

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer and ambassador Peter Mandelson told to warn US President not to make UK students ‘victims’ of his politics

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16 h. ago How to make your home greener this summer: Top tips for an energy

Save money when the colder months arrive by getting ahead of the game and making these changes now, to create a more energy-efficient home. Find out how.

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16 h. ago Dog owners using pooches to replace kids and it's affecting birthrate

Many dog owners regard their pets as as their children and consider them as part of the family – but the UK birthrate has plummeted since 2010

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16 h. ago House of hell discovered by police as baby found living with 47 pets and dead goat in bath

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Two parents have bene arrested in South Carolina after authorities were alerted to the appalling living conditions inside their home, which included the remains of a goat festering in the bath

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