60 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: defeating Russia an ‘illusion’, says Putin, as he welcomes Trump deal

Russia’s president says US-led plan ‘could form the basis of a final peace settlement’, bolstering concerns in Europe about one-sided nature of US-brokered deal. What we know on day 1,368See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVladimir Putin says Ukraine is being unrealistic if it does not accept the US plan to end the war, declaring: “Ukraine is against it. Apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still under illusions and dream of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield”. The positive response from the Russian president adds weight to the views of European and Ukrainian officials that the deal amounts to a “capitulation”. Addressing Russia’s national security council, Putin called the 28-point plan “a new version” and “a modernised plan” of what was discussed with the US ahead of his Alaska summit with Donald Trump in August, and said Moscow has received it. Putin said the plan “could form the basis of a final peace settlement”.Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reac...

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73 m. ago London officials discuss Doug Harless investigation timeline

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89 m. ago Bird flu: first ever death from rare H5N5 strain is recorded in US

The man in Washington state had a backyard flock of domestic poultry that had been exposed to wild birds, health officials saidA US man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said on Friday the risk to the public is low.The man in Washington state, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a bird flu strain called H5N5 after becoming seemingly the first known human infected by the strain, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Health. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Washington state man believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials say the risk to the public is low

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2 h. ago Megachurch with more than 1.4 million YouTube followers fires pastor accused of child abuse

The former religious leader has since posted bond and been released from jail, according to officials

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2 h. ago UN human rights rapporteur calls on United States to lift sanctions on Cuba

A United Nations human rights official is urging the United States to lift its sanctions on Cuba, saying they are impacting the island’s entire population, hitting sectors including health care, nutrition and education

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3 h. ago Coyotes attack 2 dogs abandoned outside New London animal shelter, officials say

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5 h. ago Rachel Reeves to plough millions into children's playgrounds after years of Tory neglect

A Treasury source told The Mirror: 'This funding will breathe new life into play areas across England, creating safe, exciting spaces for thousands of children'

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6 h. ago Government slaps export ban on 'beautiful' Hindu paintings worth hundreds of thousands of pounds

The Devi Mahatmya - illustrating the tale of the Divine Mother of Hinduism - have been banned from leaving the country after the Government made them subject to an export bar.

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6 h. ago Forget something, Usha? Whispers about Vance marriage grow louder as Second Lady ditches her wedding band

Usha Vance has appeared at an official engagement without her wedding ring, sparking renewed speculation about her marriage to the Vice President.

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6 h. ago Hijacker who stole bus full of passengers praised for 'great job' after finishing route

Police said the alleged joyrider was a 'good sport' who seemed focused on completing the route of the bus's official driver, although they initially feared he had 'ill will'

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8 h. ago Chaos at major London rail station as thousands of commuters are shut out in Friday night rush hour

Thousands of commuters say they are experiencing travel 'hell' after a signalling fault brought trains to a halt and has plunged Euston station into chaos.

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8 h. ago Euston chaos as 'do not travel' warning issued with signal fault wrecking travel plans for thousands

A ‘do not travel’ warning has been issued by Avanti West Coast for all routes between London and Manchester, Liverpool, Holyhead and Preston

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9 h. ago Chaos as SPFL clash due to be shown live on TV is called off just 15 MINUTES before kick

THE SCOTTISH Championship clash between Queen's Park and Ross County has been postponed - with the officials taking the decision just 15 MINUTES before kick-off. BBC Scotland were all in position to broadcast what promised to be an intriguing battle between two teams fighting it out at the bottom end of the division. But at...

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9 h. ago Cangas de Narcea mine collapse sees two dead as search continues for trapped miners

A mine has collapsed in the Spanish village of Vega de Rengos in Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, as officials have confirmed two people have lost their lives in the tragedy

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10 h. ago Cop30 delegates ‘far apart’ on phasing out fossil fuels and cutting carbon

President of talks urges ministers and high-ranking officials to find common ground as conference nears its endCop30 live – latest updatesClimate crisis talks look likely to stretch well into the weekend in Brazil, with countries still far apart on the crucial issues of phasing out fossil fuels and cutting carbon.The Cop30 president, André Corrêa do Lago, urged ministers and high-ranking officials from more than 190 countries to find common ground: “We need to preserve this regime [of the Paris climate agreement] with the spirit of cooperation, not in the spirit of who is going to win or is willing to lose’” he said. “Because we know if we don’t strengthen this, everyone will lose.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine has impossible choice as Trump pushes plan to end war

US president demands that Kyiv accepts plan that would mean giving up territory to RussiaVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine faces one of the most difficult moments in its history, after Donald Trump demanded Kyiv accepts within days a US-backed “peace plan” that would force it to give up territory to Russia and make other painful concessions.Trump confirmed on Friday morning that next Thursday – Thanksgiving in the US – would be an “acceptable” deadline for Zelenskyy to sign the deal, which European and Ukrainian officials have said amounts to a “capitulation”. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Your cats are killers – and scientists have thousands of videos to prove it

Around a third of American homes have a feline family member

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11 h. ago How to know if your wardrobe is cringe: Celebrity stylist reveals the items officially deemed 'uncool' (and what you should wear instead)

Stylist Rochelle White, from Milton Keynes, has revealed the 10 outdated garments, accessories and shoes that should be left in 2025, ranging from wearing neon hues to cropped ensembles.

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11 h. ago Trump cabinet shakeups forecast for new year as Kristi Noem’s personal relationship causes a stir at Homeland: report

White House officials are reportedly weary of Noem’s unpaid adviser, former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski

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