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Ukraine's Foreign Minister calls on partners to provide systems capable of intercepting Russia's cutting-edge ballistic missiles
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Stock photo: Getty Images Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged foreign partners to improve the Ukrainian air defence with weapons capable of intercepting Russian medium-range ballistic missiles. Source: Sybiha on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda Details: The minister emphasised that Russia’s use of a medium-range ballistic missile…
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Lions, Dolphins, 49ers, Ravens Expected To Join Mix For Daniel Jones; Bills, Others On Radar?
Daniel Jones saw his Giants tenure end due to poor performance on a four-year, $160MM contract — a deal that included a $23MM 2025 injury guarantee. The latter number led the Giants to bench their longtime starter, and Jones’ remaining base salary will allow him to clear waivers. A lengthy free agency stay is not…
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Perfume boss admitted he ignored Russia sanctions
Facebook David Crisp sold his high-end perfume in Russia A British businessman caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia is not facing criminal charges, the BBC has learned. David Crisp admitted to an undercover investigator that he had “ignored government edicts” on sanctions by selling £1,000-a-bottle “Boadicea the Victorious” perfume…
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Champion Verstappen 'hungry' for more title success in 2025
Max Verstappen says his fourth consecutive world title came after a “very challenging” season and he is “hungry” to bid for more success in 2025. The Red Bull driver’s fifth place in the Las Vegas Grand Prix put his points total beyond the reach of his closest rival, McLaren’s Lando Norris. The Briton, who needed…
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Young people who refuse to work to lose benefits, says minister
‘Youth guarantee’ to focus on ‘earning or learning’ Young people who refuse to work will face having their benefits cut, the work and pensions secretary has said. Liz Kendall told the BBC the government will offer young people the opportunity to “earn or learn” under new proposals to be unveiled on Tuesday. “In return for…
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Sudan in danger of becoming a failed state, aid chief warns
War-stricken Sudan is in danger of becoming another failed state because civil society is disintegrating amid a proliferation of armed groups, the head of a leading international aid agency has told the BBC. As well as the two main warring parties in Sudan – the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces – there are…
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Man critical after stabbing on Westminster Bridge
A man is in a critical condition after he was stabbed on Westminster Bridge in central London, the Met Police has said. Emergency services were called at about 10:45 GMT to reports of a fight on the bridge. London Ambulance Service and the air ambulance also attended and took him to hospital. The Met said…
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Assisted dying bill about right to choose, says minister
Liz Kendall defends assisted dying bill safeguards The assisted dying bill has been defended by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall who told the BBC it was about the “right to choose”. She refused to criticise colleagues who are against the Bill, including Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who wrote to her constituents this weekend saying…
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Late Bumrah wickets after Jaiswal & Kohli centuries put India on top
Jaiswal announced himself on the international stage with a sparkling 171 on his Test debut against West Indies in July 2023. However, his second Test hundred outside India – and fourth overall – will be one the 22-year-old will doubtless come to savour. That it came against a gnarled Australia bowling attack, with over 1,400…
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Fresh Storm Bert wind warning comes into force
Getty Images A yellow wind warning comes into place from 11:00 GMT on Sunday A yellow warning for high winds from Storm Bert has come into effect across Northern Ireland. On Saturday, a number of homes in counties Down and Tyrone were flooded after heavy rain and wind caused by the storm. The wind warning…