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Stop dementia death sentence by investing in diagnostics, charity says

August 31, 2023

It comes after promising trials of two new drugs.

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Ministers urged to name schools with collapse risk concrete

August 31, 2023

More than 100 schools in England will have to fully or partially close buildings over safety fears as pupils return for the autumn term.

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Harper to meet aviation chiefs after air traffic control disruption

August 31, 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said he wants to ensure everything possible is being done to get passengers home quickly.

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Roisin Murphy, Hit Parade review: Amid controversy comes some of the singer’s most euphoric, danceable music

August 31, 2023

Mysteries exude a powerful magnetism on Irish musician’s sixth album

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American TikToker left dumbfounded after discovering how seasons work in Australia

August 31, 2023

‘I don’t understand how America isn’t a simulation,’ says one viewer

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Ukraine war: Kyiv confirms drone attack on Russia’s Pskov airbase

August 31, 2023

A number of transport planes are said to have been damaged or destroyed in the attack.

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UK ‘golden era’ of cancer treatment has saved 1 million lives, study shows

August 31, 2023

Cancer Research analysis shows Britain is ‘beating cancer’ but strain on NHS could derail progress More than a million lives have been saved thanks to …

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Delta Air Lines says it has protected its planes against interference from 5G wireless signals

August 31, 2023

Delta Air Lines says it has upgraded its entire fleet to protect the planes against radio interference from wireless signals

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Man escapes mental hospital in Oregon while fully shackled and drives away

August 31, 2023

Oregon police say a dangerous man has escaped from the state’s psychiatric hospital despite being fully shackled

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Daily aspirin dose could help prevent diabetes in older people – researchers

August 31, 2023

The findings, which will be presented in Hamburg in October, ‘warrant further study’, scientists said.

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Hurricane, shooting test DeSantis leadership as he trades the campaign trail for crisis management

August 31, 2023

First a shooting, then a storm

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Philadelphia Proud Boys leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for Jan 6 crimes

August 31, 2023

Zachary Rehl wanted ‘firing squads’ over 2020 election lies and pepper sprayed police at the Capitol

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Former Bachelorette Gabby Windey claims producers wouldn’t let her dye her hair

August 31, 2023

‘I was crying on the phone, screaming at a producer,’ Windey claims

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Food ads are in the crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising

August 31, 2023

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life

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Soldier dressed as mascot surprises son on first day of school after year deployment

August 31, 2023

A seven-year-old boy got a surprise he’ll never forget on his first day back to school as his father – who had been deployed overseas …

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New Covid booster coming in September as summer wave drives up hospitalisations – latest

August 31, 2023

New Covid vaccine that targets Omicron variant expected to be made available in September

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Andrew Lester set to stand trial over shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl

August 31, 2023

Mr Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action

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Luis Rubiales: Sarina Wiegman dedicates Uefa Women’s Coach of the Year award to Spain players

August 31, 2023

England manager Sarina Wiegman dedicates her Uefa Women’s Coach of the Year award to Spain, as Fifa president Gianni Infantino says their success had been …

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Nadine Dorries’ book on Boris Johnson’s downfall delayed due to legal issues

August 31, 2023

Ex-MP claims her account will lay bare ‘a corruption of democracy deep at the heart of the Conservative party and in Downing Street’ Nadine Dorries’ …

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Trump moves to ditch Georgia co-defendants and dodge televised court appearance after not guilty plea – live

August 31, 2023

All the latest news and analysis of Donald Trump’s four indictments amid his 2024 presidential campaign

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Woman shares heartfelt story of a stranger’s kind words to her at the gym

August 31, 2023

‘I was having a hard day today but you know what? That made my day’

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Robbie Williams recalls embarrassing on-stage incident with Take That after suffering from food poisoning

August 31, 2023

Incident occurred on Take That’s 2011 reunion tour across Europe

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Whaling to resume in Iceland but under strict rules

August 31, 2023

Minister says Icelanders’ values have changed, but allows whale hunting to resume with restrictions.

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Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence

August 31, 2023

Javad Rouhi’s death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was being reviewed.

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Andy Murray knocked out of US Open by Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets

August 31, 2023

Murray wilted inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium as he slipped to a 6-3 6-4 6-1 defeat.

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Voices: What would Trump’s TV trial have looked like?

August 31, 2023

How would a man so unfocused his generals had to brief him with pieces of paper as bright and engaging as the word search on …

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Senate’s doctor gives McConnell clean bill of health after latest ‘freezing’ scare

August 31, 2023

Incident follows a similar one for 81-year-old Republican at US Capitol in July

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‘Others jumped too, but they didn’t make it’

August 31, 2023

One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.

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‘It hurts as a coach, mother and wife’: Sarina Wiegman on Rubiales scandal

August 31, 2023

England coach dedicates her Uefa award to Spain playersWiegman: ‘This team deserves to be celebrated and listened to’ Sarina Wiegman has spoken of the intense …

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Selena Gomez reveals her dating ‘standards’ as she clarifies that she’s not ‘high maintenance’

August 31, 2023

‘I’m not ashamed to say I actually require X, Y and Z for you to be with me,’ singer says

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US Open 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray vs Grigor Dimitrov latest score with five other Brits in action

August 31, 2023

Andy Murray takes on Grigor Dimitrov first up on Arthur Ashe Stadium in the second round of the US Open

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Republican senators considering extra leadership meeting after McConnell’s second freeze, report says

August 31, 2023

A number of Republican senators are considering a push for a debate on their leadership after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze up during a …

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Putin’s forces pushed back in southern Ukraine – as Zelensky claims new long-range weapon

August 31, 2023

Claime from Ukrainian president comes a day after massive drone assault deep inside Russia

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Prigozhin alludes to threats in new video release

August 31, 2023

The video appears to have been filmed shortly before the Wagner chief died in a plane crash near Moscow.

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Sara Sharif: Five days before Pakistan asked to start family search

August 31, 2023

Interpol’s request to start a search was not made until 15 August – five days after Sara was found dead.

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Rahul Gandhi demands Modi investigation into Adani Group

August 31, 2023

Indian opposition leader brandishes Guardian article on alleged financial violations by Adani family Rahul Gandhi has said India’s “global reputation is on the line” and …

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Manchester United draw Bayern as Newcastle face tough Champions League task

August 31, 2023

Eddie Howe’s side finished fourth in the Premier League last season and they have been paired with three European heavyweights.

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Watch 92,000 volleyball fans fill stadium to break women’s sport attendance record

August 31, 2023

An incredible 92,003 fans filled the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium to watch its volleyball team play Omaha on Wednesday night, setting a world attendance …

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Idalia slams the Carolinas as tropical storm while Florida surveys deadly hurricane aftermath: Live

August 31, 2023

Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning before charting path inland through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina

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Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary – but top military brass ask if he’s up to the job

August 31, 2023

Sunak accused of appointing ‘yes man’, while military chiefs question if Shapps will fight for defence budget

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Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years

August 31, 2023

The sentence is one of the longest so far handed out to participants in the US Capitol riot case.

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Bereaved mum haunted by photo of Lucy Letby with son

August 31, 2023

Emily Morris says it’s “hard to see” Letby’s “weird” behaviour around her son caught on camera.

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British man, 22, from Solihull killed fighting in east Ukraine

August 31, 2023

Family pay tribute to Samuel Newey, who had been volunteering for more than a year against Russian forces A British man has been killed while …

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Fire safety report demanded five changes on Bibby Stockholm

August 31, 2023

Documents released under FoI laws show officials’ concerns after first asylum seekers boarded Safety inspectors have demanded five urgent alterations to the Bibby Stockholm, the …

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Government criticised for ‘outrageous’ U-turn on badger cull as fresh plans revealed

August 31, 2023

Exclusive: Consultation to start within weeks after estimated half British population of protected species wiped out

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What time is the Champions League group stage draw today?

August 31, 2023

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Celtic are all in the draw for the Champions League group stage

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Is the Champions League draw on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch online

August 31, 2023

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Celtic are all in the draw for the Champions League group stage

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Nick Donofrio accidentally walked up to the wrong home. He was shot dead on the porch

August 31, 2023

Nick Donofrio, 20, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of 26 August. The man who pulled the trigger is not expected to face …

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Police officer death: Wife pays tribute to officer killed on railway

August 31, 2023

Sgt Graham Saville’s widow says his desire to help others led to him making the “ultimate sacrifice”.

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Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots – study

August 31, 2023

A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.

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Junior doctors and consultants to strike together

August 31, 2023

Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided.

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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case

August 31, 2023

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case, waiving the right to appear in court next week.

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Junior and senior doctors in England to strike together for first time in NHS history

August 31, 2023

Action will reduce health services to Christmas Day levels of care for four days in September and October Junior doctors and consultants in England will …

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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election case, avoiding courtroom appearance – live

August 31, 2023

Former president enters plea via attorney, skipping arraignment planned for 18 other defendants in Fulton county next week • Hurricane Idalia – live updates Politico …

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Uncle’s criticism of Luis Rubiales suggests split in Spanish football chief’s family

August 31, 2023

As mother ends hunger strike in support of son, uncle says nephew’s World Cup behaviour was ‘shameful’ The mother of the embattled Spanish football chief, …

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Tree falls on Florida home as Hurricane Idalia devastates state

August 31, 2023

A tree fell on a house in Perry, Florida, as Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Wednesday 30 August.

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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case

August 31, 2023

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election subversion case to charges that he took part in criminal conspiracies in efforts to overturn …

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Schools ordered to close classrooms over concrete safety fears – with some forced to shut entirely

August 31, 2023

Schools told to immediately shut buildings at risk of collapse, just days before pupils return from holidays

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Netflix to officially remove all of these movies tomorrow

August 31, 2023

Streaming service is about to remove a large selection of titles

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Brighton cat killer died of Covid, inquest hears

August 31, 2023

Steven Bouquet, who was jailed for stabbing 16 cats, died on his 55th birthday.

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Luis Rubiales: Focus on Jenni Hermoso kiss is ‘disappointing’, says Spain’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Catalina Coll

August 31, 2023

Spanish goalkeeper Catalina Coll tells the BBC she is “saddneded” that the scandal over the Spanish FA president kissing her team-mate has overshadowed their win.

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Samuel Newey: British volunteer, 22, killed fighting in Ukraine

August 31, 2023

The family of Samuel Newey say he died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces on Wednesday.

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Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver reveals emergency surgery horror as she hits back at weight loss pill rumours

August 31, 2023

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has revealed she was rushed into intensive care after undergoing emergency surgery.

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Scientists find explanation for ‘impossible’ blast of light that hit Earth

August 31, 2023

Scientists believe they have found an explanation for an “impossible” blast of energy that hit Earth.

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Terrifying moment car carrying two people is flipped into air by Hurricane Idalia

August 31, 2023

Tornado flipped car into the air in South Carolina as Hurricane Idalia moved through the state

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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

August 31, 2023

The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.

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Thousands of pupils may have to start term online as over 100 schools affected by crumble-risk concrete

August 31, 2023

DfE guidance sent days before start of term means students and teachers at dozens of schools in England will need to be moved off site …

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Grant Shapps gets defence job in mini reshuffle

August 31, 2023

Rishi Sunak promotes veteran Grant Shapps and newcomer Claire Coutinho in a limited shake-up of his ministerial team.

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School buildings in England to shut over concrete safety fears

August 31, 2023

Some schools in England will have to relocate teaching until safety measures can be put in place.

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English schools told to close buildings made with crumble-risk concrete

August 31, 2023

A week before start of term, DfE says buildings should be taken out of use regardless of assessed risk The government has told schools in …

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Buster Murdaugh breaks silence on Stephen Smith killing – and insists his father is innocent

August 31, 2023

Despite insisting Alex Murdaugh didn’t kill Maggie and Paul, Buster said it was ‘a fair assessment’ to describe his father as a psychopath

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Chris Eubank Jr on Liam Smith, adrenalin, and how to be ‘box office’

August 31, 2023

Exclusive interview: The divisive boxer is back this weekend, aiming to avenge his first stoppage loss

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Para sport must regain momentum after going ‘backwards’ since 2012, says Hannah Cockroft

August 31, 2023

The London 2012 Paralympics saw the likes of Cockroft and Jonnie Peacock become household names but the para sport movement hasn’t moved forward since

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Police officer who drove behind teens killed in crash that caused riots faces criminal investigation

August 31, 2023

Tensions between locals and police at the scene led to a riot lasting several hours

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Labour suspends entire Leicester East constituency branch

August 31, 2023

The party’s national executive is investigating the troubled Leicester East branch, an email reveals.

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Nadine Dorries’ Boris Johnson book in legal delay

August 31, 2023

The book on Boris Johnson’s downfall claims to reveal “corruption” and “secrecy” in Downing Street.

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Lawrence Churcher: Funeral for last known Royal Navy Dunkirk veteran

August 31, 2023

Lawrence Churcher, 102, is thought to have been the last naval veteran of the 1940 evacuation.

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Watch: Gatwick hotel burglar stops to pour himself a pint

August 31, 2023

Harry Rose, 25, is caught on camera helping himself to a beer during a break-in near Gatwick.

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Conductor who allegedly slapped singer pulls out of all 2023 performances

August 31, 2023

John Eliot Gardiner reportedly assaulted William Thomas after an opera performance An internationally renowned conductor has pulled out of all performances until next year after …

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Lewis Hamilton commits to Mercedes until 2025

August 31, 2023

There has long been speculation over the seven-time world champion’s future.

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Satellite images capture Florida before and after Hurricane Idalia made landfall

August 31, 2023

Florida Highway Patrol said that two men were killed in two separate weather-related road accidents. In Georgia, a man was killed by a falling tree …

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Malaysia, Taiwan and Philippines join India in rejecting new Chinese map

August 31, 2023

Three nations shoot down China’s territorial claims in South China Sea as seen in new map

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Lewis Hamilton signs new Mercedes contract

August 31, 2023

The seven-time world champion, who joined Mercedes in 2013, has put pen-to-paper on a contract extension

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Calls for NI police boss to go after string of controversies

August 31, 2023

Simon Byrne’s future is in doubt after a major data breach and a court ruling on two officers.

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Body found in search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo

August 31, 2023

Police find a body as they look for Gboyega Odubanjo, who went missing at Shambala Festival.

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NHS chiefs failed to act on surgeon who harmed patients

August 31, 2023

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

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Cardiff: Police dangerous driving probe over Ely teen deaths

August 31, 2023

Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died in the crash after they were followed by the police.

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Labour costs pass £500,000 in lawsuit over leaked antisemitism report

August 31, 2023

Exclusive: Spending on case against five former staffers is rising, causing concern among some in party UK politics live – latest updates The Labour party …

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Yevgeny Prigozhin spoke of threats to his life days before death, video appears to show

August 31, 2023

Wagner boss apparently seen in Africa saying ‘everything’s fine’ as he addressed rumours about wellbeing Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates A newly released video …

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