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Russia Today
4 hours ago
- General
- Russia Today
Ukrainian drones strike houses in western Russia (VIDEO)
Ukrainian kamikaze drones struck residential areas in Russia's western Kursk Region in the early hours of Saturday, injuring 10 people, including two children, Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinshteyn said. In the town of Rylsk, the UAVs hit two five-story apartment blocks, injuring seven people. A family with two children is among the victims, Khinshteyn noted, adding that some residents were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds. In the village of Artakovo, drones damaged two buildings and a garage. A family of three, who were inside the home during the attack, has also been admitted to the hospital, according to the governor. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BORIS JOHNSON: Like an alcoholic reaching for the bottle, Labour are addicted to a greedy gulp of the old tax and spend - and they'll give us a hangover that will last for decades
Watching the Labour Government trying to manage the UK economy is like watching an alcoholic trying to deal with a lifetime of addiction. They know the bottle of whisky is there in the cupboard. It's called the old tax and spend. They know that they love the taste of it – the rush of that first glug – but they also know deep down that just unscrewing the cap of that bottle is going to be a disaster, for them and for their families.
ABC News
6 hours ago
- General
- ABC News
Lessons in local crafts and customs on the banks of the Murray River
First Nations families from across Australia come to the banks of the Murray River in Robinvale to learn the crafts and customs established and passed down by their ancestors.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Cordon to remain in place after Scarborough unexplained deaths
Police will spend the weekend searching homes in a Scarborough cul-de-sac where two men were found dead within days of each Yorkshire Police were called to Gatesgarth Close on Monday, following the death of a 69-year-old man, five days after a 49-year-old man was found dead in an adjoining have been evacuated as a precaution and housed in alternative accommodation while a specialist search continues to establish what happened.A police spokesperson said: "At this time there is no suggestion that there is any risk to the wider community and our inquiries so far have not led to any change in this position." They added: "Our thanks go to local people, in particular the residents of Gatesgarth Close, for their patience and understanding while we remain at the scene."Our thoughts remain with the men's families who are being supported by specially trained officers at this sad time." Police tents and a cordon have been set up as tests are carried out to determine the presence of any environmental factors that may have contributed to the force said fire and police officers would be wearing protective clothing as a precaution until they knew more about how the men properties are owned by Beyond Housing, a housing association providing homes to 30,000 customers in North Yorkshire as well as Redcar and association said: "We are deeply saddened by recent events at Gatesgarth Close."Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of the two men who have sadly passed away."This is a distressing time for all those affected, and our thoughts remain with them." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Worcester's splash pad reopening hit by fresh delay
The reopening of Worcester's Gheluvelt Park splash pad has been hit by a fresh a £366,000 refurbishment, the popular children's attraction had been due to open on Saturday 24 May, in time for the Spring Bank Holiday and half-term. After initially being set back a week, until Saturday 31 May, Worcester City Council said the reopening had now been delayed local authority has apologised to families. It said it would confirm a new opening date once a series of tests and checks were complete. Works to repair the 15-year-old water play feature were approved by councillors last November, after persistent maintenance problems led to it being shut repeatedly over the summer months. A £366,000 investment has included the replacement of the original filtration system, as well as an upgrade to the safety surface.A Worcester City Council spokesperson said: "Work is ongoing to ensure that the splash pad is ready to be safely used."The structural work is now complete, and there is now a series of commissioning tests and checks to undertake before it can be safely opened."We are sorry for the delay, which has been due to unforeseen circumstances."We will update our social media accounts when we have a confirmed opening date, which we are hoping will be in the next several days."When it finally opens, the splash pad will operate daily between 11am and 4pm until 18 July, and then 11am and 6pm until 1 September. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
