1 hour 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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2 h. ago Gorgeous cove is so beautiful people travel from all over the world to see it

The World Heritage Site is so well-known people come from all over the world to pay it a visit. The beach also welcomes dogs all year round, making it a perfect spot for a family day out

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2 h. ago We used to catch hundreds of cod a day. Last year it was just ONE: One fishing family reveal truth about EU monster trawlers that've decimated our waters as Starmer surrenders to foreign fleets

In Britain's fishing heyday, a sturdy red wooden boat called Royal Charlotte ploughed the English Channel to bring home enormous catches of cod for her owners, the Coker family.

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3 h. ago Kate Middleton's brother James reveals what Princess of Wales is really like behind closed doors

In a rare interview, James Middleton, 38, said his relationship with his sister the Princess of Wales, 43, has remained unchanged since she joined the Royal Family.

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4 h. ago NHS plan to open 'calm and welcoming' mental health A&Es across England to ease pressure on 'chaotic' major hospitals

Around 250,000 people went to A&E last year due to a mental health crisis - with around a quarter facing a wait of 12 hours or longer.

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5 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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5 h. ago NHS App major update to help everyone get prescriptions quicker ‘like Amazon’

NHS England to roll out a new 'game changer' feature to track if medicines are ready to collect or have been despatched for delivery

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5 h. ago Bank Holiday weekend weather: Heavy rain forecast for most of UK

A Met Office meteorologist said it will be a ‘wetter end to the final week of spring’

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5 h. ago Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say

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5 h. ago Jimmy Carr makes heartbreaking admission about his mental health and opens up about death of best friend Sean Lock to Alison Hammond in rare candid interview

The comedian, 52, was the latest celebrity to spend a weekend with Alison Hammond on her new interview show.

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5 h. ago Taylor Swift 'leaker' UNMASKED: Insider who exposed Blake Lively 'threat' is revealed... as someone you'd never expect

When Taylor was subpoenaed as a witness in the case between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni earlier this month, it seemed the pop princess would have her day in court.

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5 h. ago Brits face Bank Holiday Glumday as they're battered by wind, rain and even floods

Humidity will soar before ‘longer spells of rain’ will arrive on Tuesday with ‘fresher’ winds driving down temperatures, and some places have been warned of flooding

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6 h. ago NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.

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6 h. ago Jadon Sancho offered route out of Man United if Chelsea pass on permanent deal

Bayer Leverkusen are considering bringing Sancho back to the Bundesliga

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6 h. ago Rayner on the rampage: After pressing Reeves to hike taxes, she clashes with Chancellor and Starmer on cuts

In a series of increasingly heated meetings, the Deputy Prime Minister is said to have complained 'forcibly' about proposals to squeeze spending on housing.

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6 h. ago Em Arlott stars as England canter to series victory against West Indies

The West Indies were blown away as England impressed with the ball before chasing down 81 inside ten overs at Hove

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6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wants England stars to 'suffer' amid warning over World Cup issue

Next summer’s World Cup is set to be played in difficult conditions

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6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel addresses Jude Bellingham injury amid warning for England stars

Three Lions boss delighted at how his squad respond to call-ups amid ongoing fitness and schedule concerns

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6 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel echoes Arne Slot's challenge to Trent Alexander

Out-going Liverpool star has been challenged to show he is a good defender

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6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel repeats Arne Slot's warning to Trent Alexander

Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to cement his place in England's starting XI so far in his career and new boss Thomas Tuchel has told him a regular spot in his lineup is not a given

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