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Ukraine war: Putin orders Kherson evacuation as Ukrainian forces close in on key city

Vladimir Putin has backed the evacuation of civilians from parts of Kherson region, as Ukrainian forces advancing in the south close in on a...

One dead and dozens hurt as tornadoes strike Texas and Oklahoma

At least one person has been killed and dozens were injured after tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma and Texas, leaving a trail of...

Sports

Smith finally wins Truck Series finale, on 3rd try

12:48 AM ET Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. — It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR championship....

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The Crown: Why all the fuss when the facts of what happened still shock as much as the fiction?

Whatever the critics or the Royal Family might think about The Crown, you cannot avoid the fact that the reality of what happened in...

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Black Panther returns – but the cast say it felt ‘hollow’ without Chadwick Boseman

Rarely has a sequel been so keenly anticipated and perhaps never has it been so, knowing that the lead character is no more, in...

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Backstage with… Bill Nighy on his new film Living – which is already been talked up for an Oscar

He’s one of this country’s best loved actors, famed for roles in films such as Love Actually and Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. But...

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Noel Gallagher’s handwritten Wonderwall lyrics fetch 10 times estimate at auction

A piece of paper with the lyrics of Wonderwall handwritten by Noel Gallagher has fetched £46,875 at auction. The page is believed to have...

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Flightline is favorite for Breeders’ Cup Classic

Oct 31, 2022 Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. — Flightline has given John Sadler plenty to smile about this year, and his prospects look good...

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Flightline, Rich Strike in Breeders’ Cup field of 9

Oct 26, 2022 Associated Press Undefeated Flightline and Rich Strike, upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, head a field of nine for the Breeders’...

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Judge voted MLB player of the year by his peers

9:18 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — 1 Related New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, a member of the union’s eight-man executive subcommittee...

New York has not elected a Republican senator or governor for two decades – but that may be about to change

For more than 20 years Democrats could rely on New York, a bastion of liberal support in their war with Republicans. The state has...

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Suarez available for Phillies in Game 6 vs. Astros

8:53 PM ET HOUSTON — Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said he plans to have Ranger Suarez available out of the bullpen in relief...

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Yanks GM on Judge: ‘We’ll see how this plays out’

2:57 PM ET NEW YORK — When it comes to Aaron Judge and his future with the New York Yankees, mum is the word....

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Forte wins $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

8:09 PM ET Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. — Forte’s last start over a mile was impressive enough that trainer Todd Pletcher wasn’t too shocked...

Forte wins million Breeders' Cup Juvenile

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Anti-racism campaign is part of football’s top level, but has barely reached the grassroots game

At a Saturday morning training session, the Alpha United Juniors can enjoy just playing football. These pitches, in the heart of Bradford’s Asian community...

Business

Hundreds of workers to strike at Heathrow Airport in run-up to World Cup

Hundreds of workers at Heathrow will walk out in the run-up to the World Cup finals this month over demands for better pay. Unite...

Business

Energy bills: Power blackout prevention scheme which could earn households £100 approved

The energy regulator has approved a scheme that will see households and businesses taking part receive financial rewards for saving power at times of...

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Flutter investors brace for judge’s verdict on FanDuel stake sale

Investors in Flutter Entertainment, the FTSE 100 gambling group, are poised to discover the outcome of a year-long legal dispute with Rupert Murdoch’s Fox...

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‘Unfortunately, there is no choice’: Elon Musk defends culling Twitter staff

Elon Musk has defended sacking half of Twitter’s 8,000 workers, saying “unfortunately, there is no choice”. Mr Musk insisted that the platform’s commitment to...

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Hockey Canada ‘at a crossroads,’ review says

4:42 PM ET Associated Press Hockey Canada finds itself “at a crossroads” that requires reimagined leadership coupled with more oversight and transparency, according to...