43 m. ago The weightlifting champion jailed by Russia for ‘plotting sabotage and assassinations’

Yulia Lemeshchenko was defiant and did not deny the accusations, saying she had decided to fight against Russian military aggressionAt the beginning of autumn 2023, Yulia Lemeshchenko stopped appearing at the Kharkiv gym where she trained most days. A driven athlete, whose talent for weightlifting led her to become champion of Ukraine in 2021, her disappearance prompted confusion among her training partners.Months later, she resurfaced in a Moscow courtroom, accused of plotting sabotage and assassinations in Russia on behalf of the Ukrainian security services. Prosecutors claimed Lemeshchenko had blown up power lines outside St Petersburg and had later travelled to Voronezh, where she was staking out a Russian air force commander with a view to killing him. Continue reading...

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43 m. ago Trial begins for officer accused of failing to protect children during Uvalde school shooting

One of the first police officers to respond to the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, goes on trial Monday on charges that he failed to protect children during the attack, when authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman

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74 m. ago Dear Coleen: I made a fool of myself in front of my new girlfriend's parents at Christmas

I was trying to be romantic, but I’ve really messed up, and I’m worried the bad impression I’ve created is going to stick.

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2 h. ago Creator of Jack Ryan responds to rumors show predicted Maduro's ouster in Venezuela

The creator of Jack Ryan is rejecting claims that the show predicted the downfall of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro after US forces captured him in a dramatic overnight operation on Saturday.

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2 h. ago Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner cozy up as they make very late arrival to 2026 Critics Choice Awards

Timothée Chalamet and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner showed their relationship was as solid as ever when they made a particularly tardy entrance at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday.

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3 h. ago Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela

An American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official acknowledgement of the deaths

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3 h. ago Trump says that US is ‘in charge’ of Venezuela after capture of Maduro

Trump also gave Colombia warning and told reporters that military action there ‘sounds good to me’

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3 h. ago Markets show mixed reaction after US capture of Venezuelan leader

The price of oil edged higher and precious metals have jumped after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid

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5 h. ago Critics Choice Awards 2026: Ariana Grande dazzles in pink alongside Elle Fanning and Chelsea Handler as they lead best dressed stars on the red carpet

The Critics Choice Awards red carpet brought serious star power as Hollywood's biggest names stepped out in force for the annual ceremony celebrating the best in film and television.

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6 h. ago 'At least we have hope now', says Venezuelan teacher who fled his homeland 10 years ago as question of 'What happens now?' lingers in wake of Trump's 'abduction' of dictator Nicolas Maduro

Donald Trump's extraordinary early hours special forces raid to capture Nicolas Maduro did not just catch the Venezuelan dictator unawares.

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6 h. ago Former British schoolgirl confirmed dead after Swiss ski resort fire

The Valais region police force published a statement on Sunday confirming that all 40 people killed in the fire have now been identified.

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6 h. ago Critics Choice Awards 2026: Elle Fanning takes the plunge in gold gown as she and Chelsea Handler lead best dressed stars on the red carpet

The Critics Choice Awards red carpet brought serious star power as Hollywood's biggest names stepped out in force for the annual ceremony celebrating the best in film and television.

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7 h. ago SAS Who Dares Wins crew forced to intervene as celebrity 'panics'

Love Island stars Gabby Allen and Dani Dyer both struggled with the underwater emergency evacuation drill in the first episode of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

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7 h. ago Powers to seize mobile phones over Channel crossings come into force

The new powers come after the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act became law in December.

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7 h. ago Live Greater Manchester snow updates as Met Office weather warning in force and UK trains disrupted

The first snowfall of 2026 comes ahead of schools going back

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7 h. ago Greater Manchester snow LIVE: Met Office weather warning in force and UK trains disrupted on snowy conditions

The first snowfall of 2026 comes ahead of schools going back

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8 h. ago Jaguars clinch AFC South, Chargers v Broncos and Dolphins v Patriots: NFL gameweek 18 updates – live

Panthers win NFC South; Jaguars win AFC SouthGet in touch: feel free to email Graham hereSaints 0-0 Falcons 8:07, 1st quarterBad news for Panthers fans Kirk Cousins has just been picked off.C Ward rush for seven yards Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Calum McFarlane: I can’t speak highly enough about characters in Chelsea group

McFarlane took charge of the Blues at Manchester City following the departure of Enzo Maresca on New Year’s Day.

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8 h. ago Corriedale behind the scenes in 15 photos as Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars join forces

New pictures of the casts of both ITV soaps working together have been shared ahead of the epic crossover episode

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8 h. ago Liam Rosenior closes in on Chelsea job: Strasbourg boss jets into London for talks with club

Liam Rosenior closes in on Chelsea job: Strasbourg boss jets into London for talks with club - and he could be in charge for Wednesday's clash with Fulham  Daily Mail

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