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Last Ukraine-Russia war: What we know on day 201 of the invasion

Russia on Sunday evening targeted infrastructure facilities in central and eastern Ukraine in response to a dramatic Ukrainian counteroffensive in Kharkiv province that has reshaped the war and left Moscow reeling. The mayor of the city of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, said a strike left much of the city without electricity and water, in what he …

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US Open Final – Casper Ruud vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: All the Arthur Ashe action

Carlos Alcaraz went from Spanish prince to king of world tennis tonight by winning the US Open and topping the rankings in one fell swoop. The 19-year-old from Murcia is the youngest world number one in history, after beating Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-4 2-6 7-6 6-3 in three hours and 20 minutes. Fleet of feet …

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Foreign leaders banned private jet travel to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Foreign leaders not allowed to travel by private jet The Telegraph Foreign dignitaries to share buses to travel to Queen’s funeral The Guardian No private jets, no helicopters and a bus to Westminster Abbey: VIP guide to Queen’s funeral revealed POLITICO Europe Foreign leaders ‘will be bused to Queen’s funeral as …

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The far-right party is not making much progress in the Swedish election, exit polls suggest

Exit polls suggest that the far right has not made much progress in Sweden’s elections. The current minority Social Democratic government and its parliamentary allies are on course for a three-seat majority, according to polling station research by Swedish television’s SVT. The poll also suggests that the far-right Sweden Democrats (SD) are now the country’s …

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BMW PGA Championship: Shane Lowry holds off Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to win Wentworth

Rory McIlroy narrowly missed eagle on the final hole to force a play-off, with Jon Rahm also tied for second after a round-of-the-day 62; Shane Lowry shot a seven-under 65 to finish at 17 under and secure a first world victory since winning The Open in 2019 By Ali Stafford at Wentworth Last update: 11/09/22 …

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Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrives in Edinburgh as mourners line the streets

Queen’s coffin taken from Balmoral Castle where she died The coffin arrives at the royal palace in Edinburgh The crowds, some in tears, climb the route The funeral will be held on September 19 EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrived in Edinburgh on Sunday after a six-hour journey from her summer …

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Queen’s death: Latest: Coffin leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh as huge crowds gather at Buckingham Palace

The moment the Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral as the ‘final journey’ begins. Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey has begun. His oak coffin left Balmoral at 10am on Sunday for Edinburgh, after six of the estate’s wardens lifted it into a hearse. Thousands of mourners walked the route to honor her. Shortly after the cortege began …

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‘All 4 one’: How UK newspapers covered William and Harry’s meeting in Windsor

Much of the British press focused their front pages on Sunday on the walk of the newly-titled Prince and Princess of Wales with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday night at Windsor Castle, where they inspected the tributes left at his grandmother the queen. There were various interpretations of what the joint appearance …

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Queen Elizabeth II live: Coffin to begin final journey from Balmoral

Queen Elizabeth II live: Coffin to begin final journey from Balmoral The Telegraph Watch live: Queen’s coffin to leave Balmoral on six-hour journey Sky News Queen Elizabeth II: A day-by-day guide from now to the BBC’s funeral Queen’s funeral: Cortege will pass through Fife today en route to Holyrood Palace Fife Today LIVE: The Queen …

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