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People take shelter at a metro station during a Russian air attack, in Kyiv, on early February 3, 2026.

'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C

The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.

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Bill and Hillary Clinton at the US Capitol

Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress

The couple previously argued that a House committee's demands were invalid. It is not clear when they will testify.

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Jeffrey Epstein points out of a window sat next to a woman whose identity has been obscured

Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified

The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.

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'I don't think I am a hero': Boy, 13, describes 'superhuman' swim to save family

Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.

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Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'

The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.

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Vonn has ruptured ACL but will compete at Olympics

Lindsey Vonn has ruptured her left anterior cruciate ligament but is still "very hopeful" she can compete at the Winter Olympics.

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Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive

The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

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Switzerland's extraordinary medieval library

The Abbey Library of St Gallen is a Baroque hall of globes, manuscripts and curiosities that has survived, improbably, for 1,300 years.

Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon as Heathcliff and Cathy in Wuthering Heights 1939 (Credit: Alamy)

Why Wuthering Heights is so misunderstood

Ever since it was published in the mid-19th Century, Emily Brontë's tale of passionate love and ruthless revenge has captivated fans and confounded critics in equal measure.


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