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New details have emerged regarding clashes between a U.S.-led coalition and an alliance of Syrian and Russian forces fighting on behalf of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a new, dramatic report. Citing interviews and documents obtained by the newspaper, The New York Times revealed how a four-hour firefight erupted February 7 in eastern Syria, leaving hundreds of pro-Syrian government fighters—including Russians—dead. Syria has blamed the U.S. for the bloodshed, which the U.S. argues was in self-defense. Russia has distanced itself from the incident, telling the Pentagon that the Russians involved were volunteer fighters, not part of Russia's armed forces. When the dust finally settled, the article cited a Pentagon estimate of 200 to 300 "pro-regime" forces killed. Only one member of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces and none of the roughly 40 U.S. Special Forces involved were injured. The U.S. and Russia are both involved in operations against the Islamic State … [Read more...] about U.S. attacks that killed “hundreds” of Russians and Syrians detailed in new report

The Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa has made Boris Johnson an honorary citizen, the first Briton to receive the award. Mr Johnson is feted across Ukraine for the military help he has given the country since Russia invaded on Feb. 24 "We highly appreciate the help of your country, your prime minister," Gennady Trukhanov, Odesa's mayor, told BBC in an interview. "I would like to emphasise that this is the struggle of the entire civilised community against fascism version 2.0, and in this struggle Mr Johnson will become the first Honorary Citizen of the city from Great Britain, for the entire existence of the award, since 1862." British shoulder-mounted anti-tank missiles, weapons training and battlefield intelligence have been credited with helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia , which has more weapons, soldiers and tanks. Last month, Mr Johnson also pledged to send long-range missiles to Ukraine. Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia on the frontlines in … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson named honorary citizen of Odesa

Joe Biden won the US presidential election – with running mate Kamala Harris – after receiving  the most votes of any US candidate in history. It is widely expected that Biden will roll the clock back as much as possible to January 2017, when he and Barack Obama left office. Biden wasted no time signing executive orders , with his official schedule for January 20 showing he set aside 30 minutes in the afternoon to begin that process. Biden signed 17 orders and actions just hours after being sworn in as US leader to break from policies of departing President Donald Trump and set new paths on immigration, the environment, fighting Covid-19 and the economy. In first-day moves, he ended Trump’s much-assailed ban on visitors from several majority-Muslim countries and halted construction of the wall that Trump ordered on the US-Mexico border to stem illegal immigration. He also set a mask mandate on federal properties to stem the spread of Covid-19; restored protections of … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s policies: The President’s views on Covid-19, immigration and the environment

KSI will be out for payback when he takes on a fellow YouTuber in August - on behalf of his brother. The British influencer will return to the ring for the first time since November 2019, when he beat Logan Paul in his only pro-bout to date . But having teamed up with Wasserman Promotions to launch a company titled 'Misfits Boxing', he's now fixed a grudge match with Alex Wassabi at The O2 Arena on August 27. Back in March, KSI's younger brother Deji, fought the American in London, but lost via split decision. It sparked a war of words between his elder sibling and Wassabi, 32, and now the pair will finally settle their differences inside a ring. READ NOW: KSI starts crude Jake Paul chant at Wembley as he confirms return to boxing In a released statement the 29-year-old, who boasts over 50 million followers across his social media platforms, said "I’m back. After almost three years, I have returned to take over once again. First on the list is Alex Wassabi. "The one … [Read more...] about KSI’s next fight confirmed with YouTuber to return to ring next month to avenge brother’s defeat

The mother of one of two American soldiers captured by Russian forces says parts of a recent conversation with her son appeared 'scripted.' Alexander Drueke, 40, and Andy Huynh, 27, both of Alabama , were captured by Russian forces on June 11 when they didn't return to a meeting spot after their group came under heavy fire in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine near the Russian border. Drueke's mother, Lois 'Bunny' Drueke, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama spoke to her son on the phone Tuesday night for 10 minutes. Bunny said she believes parts of the conversation did not seem to be coming directly from him. 'It was obvious that there were two things going on,' she told Good Morning America (GMA). 'One, I could tell when he was telling me something scripted. And the other things he was saying was just the regular conversation, just ordinary conversations that mothers really treasure.' Bunny (pictured with her son at an unknown time) said the other parts of the phone … [Read more...] about Mother of captured American soldier in Ukraine says part of recent conversation with son appeared ‘scripted’

Russian President Vladimir Putin jokingly suggested that President Donald Trump should visit Syria during a candid moment with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who appeared to approve of hosting the U.S. leader. The remarks are in footage that has recently surfaced in Russian-language media from Putin's trip last week to Syria , where he met Assad at the Russian military headquarters in Damascus before touring a number of religious and cultural sites for Eastern Orthodox Christmas. At one stop, the Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus, the two leaders could be seen on camera laughing alongside Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch. "If Trump arrives along this road, he will be a good man," Assad said, to which Putin laughed before replying, "He will change for the better." After a brief pause, the Russian leader added, "Invite him, he will come." Assad laughed and responded, "I will tell him." Though previous presidents have met with Assad, and his father before him, the … [Read more...] about Russian President Vladimir Putin jokes Trump should visit Syria, Assad says he will host him

A SHADOWY figure races across the high street to a gaunt-looking couple. Within seconds they’re passed a small bag and he darts away through the shoppers and families. It’s not an unusual sight in Boscombe , Dorset , which for years was known as the “ drugs capital of the South” and ranked on the top 50 worst places to live in England . While the former spa town has shaken off that unsavoury title this year, locals nonetheless paint a picture of rampant drug use, street drinking and vicious attacks. It’s clearly a tale of two Boscombes, as just a stone’s throw away properties overlooking the picturesque beaches can sell for £1.5million. In the first of our Broke Britain series, where we visit towns struggling to survive amid the cost of living crisis, Boscombe locals speak of violence on the streets and a "forgotten" high street on its knees after a number of shop closures. When The Sun visited we saw rundown rows of pound shops and vacant businesses, many of … [Read more...] about How seaside town a stone’s throw from millionaires’ row was turned into ‘drugs capital of the South’

Ukraine: Bob Stewart questions morale of Russian forces Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Economic sanctions have combined with reports of Russian soldiers reticent to take up arms, despite the world watching on as a Russian convoy makes its way towards the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Estimates place the length of the convoy at a staggering 40 miles long. Related articles Putin humiliated as Russian troops down weapons in collapse of morale 'Money is worthless everyone is panicking' – Nightmare grips Russia Mr Farage tweeted: “The info I am getting is that many Russian soldiers are reluctant to fight their cousins. “Add to … [Read more...] about ‘End of Putin’ Farage says Russian troops reject invasion and oligarchs seek ‘revenge’

Remainer plot EXPOSED as 'Whitehall shenanigans' used to punish team Leave (Image: GETTY) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again 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 Kate Hoey, Labour MP for Vauxhall between 1989 and 2019, has suggested the partygate fallout is being weaponised by Remainers. Speaking in the House of Lords, she said: "I think outside this place, and perhaps some elements of the media that many elements of the public -probably the majority of the public - want to draw a line under all this so we can move on so we can get on with the issues that are really effecting the country. But can I ask the noble lady, does she agree with me that there will be some people who will never ever give up criticising the … [Read more...] about Brexit: Remainer plot EXPOSED as ‘Whitehall shenanigans’ used to punish team Leave

Kate Bush has blasted the large amounts of ‘poor quality merchandise’ reportedly circulating online. Bush’s new-wave track Running Up That Hill has experienced a global resurgence in popularity following its appearance in Stranger Things season four, with the single breaking a trio of records as it claimed the top spot in the UK singles chart , giving Bush her first number one in 44 years. During the height of the singer’s revived fame, Bush released a statement on her website warning fans of fake merchandise. ‘I want to let you know about the amount of unofficial merchandise that’s out there,’ she wrote. ‘I haven’t seen it myself but I keep getting reports that there’s a huge amount: T-shirts, etc – some of which is very poor quality, some of which is pretty good and could be mistaken for being official.’ ‘The only official merchandise is the already existing material that’s available through the official websites,’ she added. The 63-year-old musician … [Read more...] about Kate Bush slams ‘poor quality merchandise’ following viral Stranger Things success