90 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv struggles to stabilise ruined power grid after major Russian attack

Residents battle bitter winter cold inside unheated apartments; Ukraine confirms UN to hold emergency meeting Monday on Russian ballistic missile attack. What we know on day 1,418Engineers in Kyiv scrambled on Saturday to stabilise a power grid brought to the brink by a campaign of Russian strikes, including one two nights ago. The city’s residents huddled against bitter winter cold inside their unheated apartments on Saturday as engineers worked to restore power, water and heat. Prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko said that the power situation in the capital was still difficult, as the grid was badly damaged and people were using more electric heaters because of the cold.Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha confirmed Saturday the UN security council would hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss Russia’s latest large-scale attack on Ukraine, which used an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile. “The meeting will address Russia’s flagrant breaches of the UN Charter,” Sy...

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2 h. ago Roast potatoes will have 'irresistible crispiness' in the air fryer if you do 3 things

Whether you're making a traditional Sunday roast at home or just fancy roasties with gravy, these expert techniques will deliver perfectly crispy air fryer potatoes every time

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2 h. ago Teen soldier took his own life days after escorting Queen's coffin, say friends

Trooper Jack Burnell-Williams, was 18 when he was pronounced dead at Hyde Park Barracks in London less than a fortnight after he walked in Her Majesty's funeral procession in 2022.

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2 h. ago 'Surely Sarah Stratton hasn't lost her cleavage!': As Rivals fans are divided by 'body positive' Emily Atack's slimmed

Friends say Emily, 36, has thrown in the towel on her wilder days and has undergone a full reinvention.

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4 h. ago Victor Osimhen helps Nigeria soar past Algeria into Africa Cup of Nations semi

The Super Eagles shone to reach the last four with star forwards Osimhen and Akor Adams on form as coach Eric Chelle eyes redemption after missing out on World Cup 2026 qualification , with hosts Morocco up next

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4 h. ago Toddlers glued to smartphones and TVs for five hours a day say fewer words: Researchers warn parents over excessive screentime

The government is to give parents guidance on how long under-fives should spend watching TV or looking at computer screens.

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5 h. ago Shabana Mahmood 'knew of plan to ban Israeli fans EIGHT days earlier than she claimed

New evidence casting doubts over Shabana Mahmood's claims that she did not have enough time to overturn a controversial ban on Israeli football fans has been uncovered by the MOS.

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6 h. ago Charlton 1 Chelsea 5: Liam Rosenior gets off to perfect start with FA Cup battering of Championship side

CHELSEA’S forgotten men came in from the cold on a freezing night to kickstart Liam Rosenior’s reign. Defenders Jorrel Hato and Tosin Adarabioyo had limited game time in the dying days of Enzo Maresca’s spell in charge of Chelsea. But it was Hato and Tosin who produced emphatic finishes either side of half time to...

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7 h. ago Paddy McGuinness, 52, shows off his ripped abs after incredible weight loss transformation following 75

The TV presenter, 52, who has taken on the 75-day fitness challenge, 75 Hard, proudly displayed his results in a before-and-after photo.

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8 h. ago Jess Harding 'wouldn't turn an eye' if ex walked in as Love Island All Stars bombshell

Love Island All Stars is set to return to ITV screens in a matter of days and former winner Jess Harding is back for a second time

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8 h. ago UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' to bury major cities including London

A 'Beast from the East' storm could be just days away from sweeping across the UK, with weather forecast maps showing snow will hit major cities including London

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9 h. ago Eddie Izzard: ‘I once ran 90km in just under 12 hours. That was a tough day’

The comedian and actor on her favourite Bond film, revisiting the Death Star canteen and escaping the red carpet with Brad PittWhen you started performing your one-woman Hamlet, how much did you labour over your delivery of the play’s most iconic lines, such as “To be or not to be”?The first thing I found when I was rehearsing Hamlet was that I felt very at home. I thought, “That’s unusual – I should be quaking in my boots!” I just felt very at ease and happy to be there. But the first time I performed “to be or not to be” on stage, there was a sense of – aren’t bells supposed to ring here? Isn’t there supposed to be a klaxon? Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Do the tiny, boring exercises: how to really look after your hips

From the best exercise moves to how many steps you really need to aim for a day, experts weigh in on how to maintain hip health throughout your lifeWhen Elvis the pelvis gyrated and thrust his way across national television screens, audiences were delighted and censors were scandalised. But physiotherapists were probably standing up in their seats cheering at the display of such healthy and limber hip movements.Hips are a key weight-bearing joint, yet we rarely give them the amount of love and attention they deserve. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory

Rob Smethurst’s resurrection of a troubled but proud club is timely reminder that football can still be the people’s gameFrom extinction to the impossible dream of becoming the greatest FA Cup giantkillers of all, Macclesfield’s story reminds that community will forever be football’s greatest asset. As fans celebrated victory over the holders, Crystal Palace, many took their time to peel away from the stadium. Not too long ago, many feared they may never return to Moss Rose.Macclesfield Town FC, 1874-2020 was the etching on the gravestone of the club that died, mourned quietly by a town that had slowly lost touch with events at the shambling football ground on its southern tip, pretty much the last stop before the long drive to London begins. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Scientist warns snacking after one time of day could worsen cholesterol

Dr Sarah Berry at Zoe has issued the important information about the time of day people snack at

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9 h. ago Swiss bar owner 'desperately tried to save waitress before she died in fire'

Jacques Moretti's statements to investigators have been reported in Switzerland, ten days on from the disaster that killed 20 children and left a further 116 injured

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10 h. ago Frantic search for woman, 21, missing for nearly a week after vanishing from seaside town

POLICE are desperately searching for a young woman who has been missing for five days. Ellie, 21, disappeared from her rural town of Caernarfon, Wales on January 5 and hasn't been seen since. It's believed that Ellie travelled out of North Wales via public transport after she was last spotted in the Henwalia area. Police...

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10 h. ago Man Utd star Noussair Mazraoui eyed for transfer as major decision made

Noussair Mazraoui is currently unavailable for Manchester United due his commitments at the African Cup of Nations and his future at Old Trafford has now been called into question

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10 h. ago Antoine Semenyo shows Pep Guardiola how he can instantly improve Man City

Manchester City thrashed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup third round and Pep Guardiola will be delighted that a strong team delivered

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11 h. ago Welsh pensioner 'made to feel like criminal' at airport security

Phyl Oliver, 81, was left 'humiliated' by security treatment over her colostomy bag at Manchester Airport

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