18 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Pope Leo expresses ‘great sadness’ at Russian rejection of truce calls

Pontiff calls for ‘day of peace’ on Christmas Day after huge Russian attack in Ukraine kills three and cuts power to several regions. What we know on day 1,400Pope Leo XIV has called for a global truce on Christmas Day, expressing “great sadness” that “apparently Russia rejected a request” for one. “I am renewing my request to all people of good will to respect a day of peace – at least on the feast of the birth of our saviour,” Leo told reporters at his residence near Rome on Tuesday. Russia has repeatedly rejected calls for a ceasefire in its war on Ukraine, saying that would only give a military advantage to Kyiv. The pope said: “Among the things that cause me great sadness is the fact that Russia has apparently rejected a request for a truce.” Referring to conflicts in general, Leo said: “I hope they will listen and there will be 24 hours of peace in the whole world.”A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine has killed three people and cut power to several Ukrainian ...

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25 h. ago My fiancé was killed 3 days before I gave birth to our son we should be celebrating first Christmas but now I’m a widow

FIGHTING back tears, Vicky Marvel writes on a gift tag, 'To Xavier, love from Daddy’ - but they are not tears of Christmas joy, the emotion is sheer grief. Her 22-year-old fiancé, Telmo Rijo, had died in a horror crash six months earlier - just three days before she gave birth to their son. Now,...

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30 h. ago Victoria Beckham giggles with son Romeo as Brooklyn feud worsens

Victoria Beckham and Romeo Beckham shared a giggle at a 2007 Spice Girls Christmas advert following Brooklyn Beckham blocking the family - including dad David Beckham

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64 h. ago Bondi Beach terrorist Sajid Akram unmasked as family claim to have 'no idea' of radical mindset

A close up image of the alleged Bondi Beach gunman has been released following the horror attack that killed 15 people after the man and his son shot at a Jewish Hannukah celebration

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6 d. ago Adam Peaty's mother celebrates her 60th birthday while feud with son rumbles on as her family call her 'the strongest woman we've ever met' ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsay

The Olympic swimmer is expected to marry Ramsay at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27, followed by a reception at Kiln House country estate in Wiltshire.

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6 d. ago Christina Chambers's son, 3, led grandfather to bodies of dead parents

The son of sports reporter Christina Chambers led his grandfather to the dead bodies of his parents after they were killed at their home in Hoover, Alabama

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7 d. ago Rob Reiner's son 'on suicide watch' in prison as he could face death penalty

Nick Reiner, the son of Rob and Michele, has reportedly been placed on suicide watch in his Downtown Los Angeles prison after being charged with the murders of his parents

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7 d. ago Earl of Wessex turns 18! Prince Edward and Sophie's son James celebrates milestone birthday

Sophie, 60, once remarked that, while she could clearly see the path her daughter was taking before she enrolled at the university in Scotland, she was unsure what her son might ultimately choose.

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7 d. ago Earl of Essex turns 18! Prince Edward and Sophie's son James celebrates milestone birthday

Sophie, 60, once remarked that, while she could clearly see the path her daughter was taking before she enrolled at the university in Scotland, she was unsure what her son might ultimately choose.

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Rob Reiner's son Nick to be charged with brutal murder of parents

Police have shared an update after Rob Reiner's son, Nick, was remanded in custody in Los Angeles following the grim murder of the Hollywood icon and his wife, Michele

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7 d. ago BREAKING: Rob Reiner's son Nick charged with brutal murder of parents

Police have shared an update after Rob Reiner's son, Nick, was remanded in custody in Los Angeles following the grim murder of the Hollywood icon and his wife, Michele

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8 d. ago Rob Reiner took son Nick to party to 'keep an eye on him' before creepy behaviour

Rob Reiner's son, Nick, 32, has been booked for the murder of his parents, who were tragically found stabbed to death at their home in Los Angeles on Sunday

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8 d. ago Amanda Owen admits son Reuben ‘feels cheated’ as she addresses ‘beyond the pale’ decision

Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has revealed that her son Reuben “feels cheated” over one of her parenting decisions

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8 d. ago Rob Reiner and 'distressed' son seen in heated party row hours before tragedy

Following the tragic double murder of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, disturbing details have emerged about a heated argument with their son the night before their deaths

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8 d. ago Alleged Bondi Beach terrorist Naveed Akram awakes from coma as cops prepare to lay charges: Live updates

Thousands have gathered at a vigil on Bondi Beach 24 hours after a father and his son allegedly opened fire during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration.

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8 d. ago Bondi Beach shooting LIVE updates: Barnaby Joyce is heckled by mourners as he and Pauline Hanson visit Bondi massacre memorial site

Thousands have gathered at a vigil on Bondi Beach 24 hours after a father and his son allegedly opened fire during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration.

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8 d. ago David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

Two-part series Only Fools And Horses: The Lost Archive will show scenes that were ‘filmed but never broadcast’.

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8 d. ago Rob Reiner's son Nick 'missing for hours' following murders of Hollywood director and wife

Hollywood director Rob Reiner's son was allegedly missing for hours after his parents' dead bodies were found in their Brentwood property in Los Angeles on Sunday

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8 d. ago Inside Rob Reiner's relationship with son Nick as he's 'booked for murder'

Hollywood titan Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in the Los Angeles property on Sunday and their son Nick is being held in police custody without bail

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8 d. ago Rob Reiner's son Nick 'booked for murder' as police share update

Police have shared an update after Rob Reiner's son, Nick, was remanded in custody in Los Angeles following the grim murder of the Hollywood icon and his wife, Michele

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