9 h. ago Trump administration backs down in legal fight to shutter Radio Free Europe

Kari Lake’s decision to reinstate a grant to Radio Free Europe comes after a federal judge signaled that he would side with the broadcaster in its lawsuit against the administration

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24 h. ago Chesney Hawkes 'signs up for Celebrity Big Brother' as part of huge comeback

Pop legend Chesney Hawkes only had one huge hit in 1991 - but he's reportedly set for a career comeback, including a new album and stint on Celebrity Big Brother

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30 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals the five things you should do NOW to maximise your savings before April 5

Martin Lewis said the end of the tax year could be the 'most significant' date when it comes to managing money and offered his sage advice so Brits don't miss out on any rebates they're entitled to.

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33 h. ago Harry Potter TV series casting in huge update as hit actor poised to take on iconic character

British actor and comedian Nick Frost is reportedly close to signing a deal to play Rubeus Hagrid in the upcoming Harry Potter series on HBO Max and fans have given the casting their seal of approval

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36 h. ago Russia launches overnight strikes on Ukrainian port and Zelensky's hometown despite maritime ceasefire deal

The attacks came just hours after the United States reached separate deals with Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea

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38 h. ago Putin launches massive drone strike on Ukrainian port after setting 'conditions' for Black Sea ceasefire

The assault came less than 24 hours after Russia and Ukraine settled on a U.S.-mediated partial ceasefire, agreeing separately not to attack vessels in the Black Sea

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53 h. ago Emma Raducanu hits Miami hot streak as her persistence finally pays off | Tumaini Carayol

Briton is looking a tougher athlete but can still learn lessons from her quarter-final opponent, Jessica PegulaJessica Pegula began her professional tennis journey with a head start on most of her peers. In a sport as prohibitively expensive as elite tennis, her family wealth – her billionaire parents own several sports franchises, including the NFL’s Buffalo Bills – afforded her unfettered access to equipment and knowledge. Her career, however, has come to signify something else altogether.At the age of 22, Pegula was still fluttering in and out of the top 150, stuck on the lower rungs of the ITF circuit and simply trying to figure things out. Pegula did not break into the top 100 until a couple of weeks before her 25th birthday in February 2019 and even then it seemed as if she was light years away from ever becoming a top player. She failed countless times before she began to soar. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago ‘No consent’: Australian authors ‘livid’ that Meta may have used their books to train AI

A searchable database showed titles from former prime ministers Malcolm Turnbull and John Howard, as well as journalist Tracey SpicerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian authors say they are “livid” and feel violated that their work was included in an allegedly pirated dataset of books Meta used to train its AI.The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is being sued by authors in the United States, including Ta-Nehisi Coates and the comedian Sarah Silverman, for copyright infringement.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Two people killed as Russia pounds Zaporizhzhia

South-eastern Ukrainian city struck more than 10 times, while three people die in attacks on Sumy and Donetsk; Germany approves €3bn in new military aid for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,123See all our Ukraine war coverageRussian attacks killed two people in Ukraine’s south-eastern city of Zaporizhzhia late on Friday. The Zaporizhzhia regional governor, Ivan Fedorov, said on Telegram the city had been struck more than 10 times, killing two people and injuring nine. The injured included a nine-month-old infant and a woman in serious condition. Pictures posted online showed rescue teams sifting through rubble and apartment blocks and homes with windows and facades badly damaged. Fires burned amid piles of rubble.Two people were reported killed in the Sumy region, on Ukraine’s northern border with Russia, after Russian forces dropped at least six guided bombs on the village of Krasnopillia, while in the eastern Donetsk region, Russia dropped three bombs on the town of Kostiantynivka, ...

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6 d. ago Mapped: Where is key Russian gas pumping station hit by huge explosion

The station in Sudzha – in the border Kursk region – has been a critical hub for Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine

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6 d. ago Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as drones hit Odesa overnight

Amid uncertainty as to when part-ceasefire will take effect, Kremlin says it will cover only ‘energy infrastructure’Waves of Russian drones pounded the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, setting it ablaze in an attack that underscored Moscow’s intent to continue aerial assaults despite agreeing to a temporary pause in strikes on energy infrastructure.Videos circulating on social media showed fires erupting in several parts of Odesa. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truce

Russian drones have pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking fires

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6 d. ago Russia pounds Ukrainian port while key Russian gas pipe in Kursk explodes in huge 300ft fireball as ceasefire shows no signs of coming into effect

Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa suffered its worst onslaught of the war as Russia carpet bombed the city with drone attacks overnight, injuring at least three people.

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8 d. ago Zelensky says Putin's partial ceasefire agreement 'at odds with reality' as Russia pounds Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Zelensky demands the world block Russia’s attempts to drag out the war following Moscow’s latest attacks

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1 week ago Jack Draper emerging as a talent that can compete for the biggest prizes

After his success at Indian Wells Masters 1000, the next step for the world No 7 must be to challenge for grand slam titlesIn the joyful aftermath of his triumph in Vienna late last year, the deep satisfaction Jack Draper felt from his rapid progress prompted him to look ahead. Draper does not often think about his specific goals, preferring to simply focus on his daily work, but the ultimate objective was clear. He saw himself in the mix at the very top of the game, chasing down the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. He believed he was not so far from doing so.After a series of sublime performances over the past 10 days secured for Draper his first Masters 1000 at Indian Wells, the 23-year-old is now even closer. Not only has he reached No 7 in the ATP rankings by defeating four top-15 opponents in succession, including a stellar semi-final win against Alcaraz, he has positioned himself as a top contender for years to come. If Draper can continue to keep significant injurie...

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1 week ago Moment Ukraine blows up bridge used by Russian troops on a key supply route in the occupied Kherson region

A dramatic video shows how Ukraine blew up a bridge used by Russian troops on a key supply route in occupied Kherson region.

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1 week ago Man United learn tough transfer lesson with £42m rejection as Ruben Amorim plan ruined

Latest Manchester United transfer news and opinion as Geovany Quenda's move to Chelsea is a sign of things to come at Old Trafford

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1 week ago Ukraine ceasefire: how might an end to fighting be enforced?

Satellite technology may help with the daunting task of monitoring violations along vast frontlineEnding a war is seldom straightforward. Even agreeing to a ceasefire comes with complications. Though Ukraine signed up to a 30-day ceasefire proposal after discussions with the US in Jeddah this week, the joint statement between the two does not begin to explain how a halt in fighting might be enforced.“Monitoring has to begin immediately,” says John Foreman, a former British defence attache to Moscow and Kyiv. “If there’s meant to be a 30-day ceasefire, the big question is whether it is adhered to.” Given Russia has a record of violating ceasefires and peace agreements, a robust process is critical. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Russian forces 'retake key town' of Sudzha in western Kursk region as Putin delays ceasefire to grab more land

Russian troops are reported to be gaining ground in the Kursk area from where Ukraine soldiers are withdrawing

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2 w. ago Expert shares how to spot the difference between rosacea and acne

A skin expert has reveald the key signs to look out for when it comes to rosacea as many people mistake the inflammatory condition for sensitve skin or acne problems

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