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Deadly strikes rock Ukraine despite talks with Russia

Deadly strikes rock Ukraine despite talks with Russia

Deadly strikes battered Ukraine on Monday as Russia threatened to take "full control" of major cities despite fresh talks to halt the devastating invasion.

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Battleground Ukraine: Day 19 of Russia's invasion

Battleground Ukraine: Day 19 of Russia's invasion

On the 19th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine Monday, Russian forces were encircling at least four major cities and sought to increase pressure on the capital Kyiv.

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Russian spies in spotlight over Ukraine shortcomings

Russian spies in spotlight over Ukraine shortcomings

The stuttering progress of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrown an unwanted spotlight on the Russian intelligence services, who observers say failed to prepare the Kremlin for the realities of the assault.

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Chelsea urge ministers to allow ticket sales despite asset freeze

Chelsea urge ministers to allow ticket sales despite asset freeze

Chelsea are pressing the British government to allow ticket sales despite an asset freeze as a result of sanctions imposed on Russian owner Roman Abramovich.

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Germany, Turkey call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

Germany, Turkey call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

NATO allies Turkey and Germany on Monday appealed for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to open humanitarian corridors for civilian evacuations.

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Dolly Parton ducks out of Rock Hall of Fame running

Dolly Parton ducks out of Rock Hall of Fame running

Dolly Parton on Monday said she would withdraw her name from consideration for this year's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

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Russia-Ukraine talks to continue despite deadly strikes

Russia-Ukraine talks to continue despite deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine conducted fresh talks on Monday in an effort to end Moscow's devastating war, despite deadly strikes on a Ukrainian television tower, the capital and a pro-Moscow separatist region.

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Rangnick expects Ronaldo to be at his best against Atletico

Rangnick expects Ronaldo to be at his best against Atletico

Ralf Rangnick has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to produce another decisive display in Manchester United's Champions League showdown with Atletico Madrid just three days after his superb hat-trick against Tottenham.

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Russia-Ukraine war: UN chief warns of global food system 'meltdown'

Russia-Ukraine war: UN chief warns of global food system 'meltdown'

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world must act to prevent a "hurricane of hunger and a meltdown of the global food system" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Tears, fear and fury in Kyiv after Russian attacks

Tears, fear and fury in Kyiv after Russian attacks

Lidiya Tikhovska peered past the crater left behind by the latest Russian missile to smash into Kyiv and pictured the charred remains of her son mangled in the scattered debris.

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