4 h. ago What Zelensky hopes to achieve by targeting Moscow ahead of Putin’s victory parade

Ukraine’s drone onslaught on Russia in the run up Moscow’s victory parade is designed to make Putin look foolish on the world stage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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4 h. ago Moscow airports close as Ukrainian drones target city for second night

Flights temporarily halted as mayor says at least 19 drones approached and apartment building reportedly hitUkraine war briefing: Moscow drone raids, new Kursk incursionUkrainian drones have targeted Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing temporary airport closures as the Russian capital prepares for a major military parade marking the end of the second world war that is expected to draw world leaders.The consecutive attacks came before the annual 9 May victory parade, which this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union and its allies’ victory over Nazi Germany. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Mass drone attack on Moscow: Airports shut as Russia claims to have shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones

Kyiv warned that Ukraine could not guarantee the safety of foreign delegations and world leaders travelling to Moscow to attend the Victory Day parade.

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6 h. ago Massed drone attack on Moscow: Airports shut as Russia claims to have shot down more than 100 Ukrainian drones

Kyiv warned that Ukraine could not guarantee the safety of foreign delegations and world leaders travelling to Moscow to attend the Victory Day parade.

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22 h. ago Celebrations in the smoke! 150,000 Leeds fans turn out for their Premier League promotion parade, climbing bus stops, trees and traffic lights for a glimpse of heroes in fumes of flares

Bank Holiday Mondays are proving to be days of celebration for Leeds United and that was the case again in the first week of May.

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24 h. ago Leeds United fans shut down the city as they pack out the streets, climb up trees and set off smoke bombs to toast their Premier League promotion heroes on victory parade

Bank Holiday Mondays are proving to be days of celebration for Leeds United and that was the case again in the first week of May.

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26 h. ago VE Day: Royals lead the nation as 80th anniversary celebrations kick off in the capital with recital of Winston Churchill's victory speech, military parade and flypast: Latest updates 

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates as the UK celebrates the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a military procession and flypast in London.

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26 h. ago Ukraine 'launches new Kursk offensive breaking through minefield' on Russian border

Russia's top general said last month that Kyiv 's forces had been pushed out of the Kursk region, ending a months-long incursion that shifted leverage in the war.

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51 h. ago China’s Xi to pay official visit to Russia on 7 May ahead of Victory Day Parade

Xi was already among the leaders set to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 9 May

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6 d. ago Celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City mark 50 years since end of Vietnam war

Thousands gather to see parade featuring marching troops and an air show of Russian-made fighter jets and helicoptersThousands of Vietnamese people have celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war, in what the country’s communist leader said was a “victory of justice over tyranny”.Celebrations culminated in a grand parade in Ho Chi Minh City with thousands of marching troops and an airshow featuring Russian-made fighter jets and helicopters, as Vietnamese waved red flags and sang patriotic songs. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Liverpool confirm date for open top bus parade after winning Premier League title

The Reds have become champions of England of a 20th time and will hold a parade in the city to celebrate the victory after the end of the season

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8 d. ago When is Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade? Date and potential route after title win

Liverpool are Premier League champions, and the city will now get ready to host its third huge parade in six years following the final game of the Reds' season

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