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Russia claims to have taken Lysychansk and thus entire Lugansk region Zelenskyy said his country needed "colossal investments" so people can rebuild their lives German interior minister says Ukrainian refugees face better conditions in EU than Syrians did in 2015 The article was last updated 14:55 UTC/GMT Kremlin accuses Western countries of blocking peace talks with Ukraine Moscow has accused the Western nations of preventing peace negotiations with Ukraine and thus dragging out the war. "Now is the moment when Western countries are betting everything on a continuation of the war," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told state television. Under the leadership of the United States, the West was not allowing Ukrainians "to think about peace, nor to talk about it, nor to discuss it," Peskov said, referring to statements by Western politicians who had said they did not want to pressure Ukraine into negotiations. Nevertheless, the moment for negotiations will come, he … [Read more...] about Ukraine: Russia claims to have full control of Luhansk region — live updates

Formula 1's Christian Horner has made headlines after becoming embroiled in a row with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff over disagreement over something called porpoising . Porpoising is when a Formula 1 car bounces up and down, which is caused by an increase, then a sudden decrease, of downforce. Both Christian and Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto were involved in the debate at the Canadian Grand Prix, which led to Toto Wolff calling them “pitiful”, “disingenuous” and “coming up with little manipulations in the background”. But who is Christian Horner? Who is he and what is his career like? Christian Horner OBE, 48, is a British former racing driver and current Team Principal of the Red Bull Formula One team. He has won four World Constructors' Championships and five World Drivers' Championships, so nine world titles in total. Born in Leamington Spa in 1973, he began his racing career in 1992, and rose to the Formula 3000 ranks before converting to a management role at Red Bull … [Read more...] about F1 Christian Horner’s famous wife and incredible home as Toto Wolff brands him pitiful

Roman Kemp discusses working with dad Martin Kemp Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Capital FM host Roman Kemp didn't spare his dad's blushes when he admitted that his 60-year-old father Martin often sneaks into his home for a chocolate fix. After the radio broadcaster, 29, bought his first house, his Spandau Ballet star father bought one two doors down and quickly moved into his street, resulting in him "sneaking" out to his son's behind Shirlie's back. Related articles Amanda Owen confirms sudden split from grumpy husband Clive James May swipes at Top Gear co-stars for 'trying to join aristocracy I am not doing this job to become … [Read more...] about Roman Kemp embarrasses Spandau Ballet dad Martin over ‘sneaking’ out behind Shirlie’s back

Steph McGovern in the press room at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2018 (Image: Ian West/PA Archive/PA Images) Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chatty and friendly are the order of the day, something that pervades her successful daily Packed Lunch on Channel 4. And yet, the world might never have got to know her. "I come from Middlesbrough and I went to a college that was very much focused on the needs of the local area which is rooted in heavy industry," she explains. "We spent a lot of time getting input from companies like British Steel and ICI. I was pretty good at science so I saw my future in engineering." Related articles BBC's Naga Munchetty … [Read more...] about What Donald Trump said that made TV talkshow host Steph McGovern laugh

By Tim Masters Published 22 January 2016 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A forthcoming Francis Bacon exhibition aims to make visitors think differently about the artist's "bleak and depressing" output. The summer show at Tate Liverpool is billed as the largest Bacon exhibition ever staged in the north of England. Artistic director Francesco Manacorda said the focus would be on Bacon's use of "ghost-like" frames around many of his subjects. On show will be around 30 paintings alongside rarely seen drawings. "This cage thing has never really been explored," Mr Manacorda said at Friday's launch event in London. "Focusing on this will help people look at the painting differently and understand the complexity. It's a good point of entry." Irish-born Bacon, who died aged 81 in 1992, is famous for his distorted images of people and is widely considered one … [Read more...] about Tate Liverpool set for ‘visceral’ Francis Bacon show

Sharon Stone discusses 'dear friendship' with John Travolta Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hollywood star Sharon Stone joined Susanna Reid and Adil Ray on Good Morning Britain today, where the actress opened up about her latest autobiography, The Beauty of Living Twice. The movie star suffered a near-fatal brain haemorrhage and stroke in 2001, but during her recovery process she was asked to present at the Academy Awards alongside John Travolta. Related articles ‘Staggering hypocrisy’ Piers Morgan fumes at Meghan Markle over book Madonna's protégé Nick Kamen dead: Levi's model dies aged 59 The 63-year-old revealed that John … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a remarkable man’ Sharon Stone opens up on close relationship with John Travolta

Steph McGovern surprises Simon Rimmer with water pistol Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Steph McGovern, 40, has issued a warning to burglars as she jets off for time away from Channel 4’s Packed Lunch. She addressed potential robbers who would dare to enter her home as she took off for a holiday to Las Vegas alongside her partner. Related articles Age-defying Vera Wang, 73, looks decades younger on her birthday Stunner Ruth Langsford almost unrecognisable in glam transformation In full view of her 98,500 followers, Steph took a snap of herself sitting on the plane as she prepared for a holiday in the US’s gambling capital. She said … [Read more...] about ‘Hard as f***’ Steph McGovern in warning to thieves amid break from show after health woes

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has agreed to continue funding a scholarship for those in Merseyside despite leaving the club to join AC Milan this summer. The Belgium international’s contract expired at Anfield this summer after he was deemed surplus to requirements at the club. He made just seven Premier League appearances for the Reds last season, all coming off of the bench – impressively, scoring three goals in 133 minutes of football overall. Origi had the knack of scoring crucial goals for Liverpool, with his most notable being his brace against Barcelona in 2019 in the Champions League . And it was his goals, attitude and overall aura that earned him hero status at the club. Whilst with the Reds, the 27-year-old partnered with the University of Liverpool to offer a scholarship to one student who lived locally and was set to attend a course at the campus in the upcoming academic year. And despite leaving the club for Italy this summer, Origi has agreed to … [Read more...] about Divock Origi keeps funding Liverpool Uni students even after joining AC Milan

In 1997, Newsweek reported extensively on the untimely death of Princess Diana and its aftermath. In this piece, Jerry Adler and Donna Foote report on how the tragedy will affect Diana's children, Prince William and Prince Harry. We are republishing the piece on the occasion of Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle. She had tried, she often said, to give her two sons as normal a life as possible. So when Prince William said he'd like to meet one of the world's most beautiful women, Diana did what any mother of a teenage boy would do—phoned Cindy Crawford, whom she barely knew, and invited her to tea. Arriving at Kensington Palace, the supermodel found herself alone in a room with William, where they chatted for a few minutes until Diana joined them, and, noticing her son blushing, confided to Crawford: "He's just like me; when he runs out of things to say, he just blushes." In a few years, when he adds to his titles that of World's Most Eligible Bachelor, William (now 15) … [Read more...] about Prince Harry, growing up without Princess Diana

Having switched from a three-bed semi to a Cotswold mansion, goodness knows what’s next for Jamie Dornan and his talented musician wife Amelia now that they’re on the move again. The couple have sold their eight-bedroom pad for £5 million – which surprised many as Amelia said the area had been a big influence on her music. In fact her successful EP Haven was recorded in the drawing room at the mansion during lockdown . I can’t see them downsizing. Former model Jamie’s career is going from strength to strength, and he won rave reviews for his role in the Oscar-winning film Belfast . Having switched from a three-bed semi to a Cotswold mansion, goodness knows what’s next for Jamie Dornan and his talented musician wife Amelia now that they’re on the move again Amelia Warner's successful EP Haven was recorded in the drawing room at the mansion during lockdown jamie starred alongside Jude Hill, left, in the critically acclaimed Belfast RELATED … [Read more...] about EMILY PRESCOTT: Belfast star Jamie Dornan and his talented wife Amelia are upping sticks… again