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Russia thought it would have made much more progress in Ukraine but has so far been thwarted in its efforts. Russian troops tried to attack an army base located on a main avenue in Kyiv but the assault was repelled in the early hours of this morning.Former world champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, who is the current Mayor of Kyiv, has spoken of tragedy today as he confirms 35 people, including two children, were injured after a missile strike hit residential building near Sikorsky Airport, reports news outlet Interfax.Mayor Klitschko also added that the capital's metro is in shelter mode and will not be operating.Britain’s Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has said that Ukrainian forces defending Kyiv have been putting up “incredible resistance”.Mr Heappey said the situation was “very grave” but that the fighting in the capital was so far confined to “very isolated pockets of Russian special forces and paratroopers”.“The main armoured columns approaching Kyiv are still some way off.

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Porto’s iconic central defender Pepe is celebrating his 39th birthday on Saturday.While the likes of Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde are leading a new brand of central defenders, Pepe has been taking ankles and accumulating red cards before they were even knew what ankles or footballs were. The Portuguese ace made his senior professional debut for Portuguese side Maritimo in 2002, when he was only 19-years-old.However, Pepe is defying his age by providing the defensive fortifications for Sergio Conceicao’s Porto side.And while the legendary defender toasts another year and another season of football, Daily Star sport considers the 10 oldest players who are still playing today.While he is yet to make an appearance this season, Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol can always be safe in the knowledge they have plenty of experience on their substitutes’ bench.Moldovan shot-stopper Serghei Pascenco is one of the oldest players in football at a seasonal 39-years-old.While he is yet to make a single appearance for Sheriff, he would have enjoyed his younger comrades’ electric victories against Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid.

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Loose Women panellist, 50, sparked a frenzy with her affectionate comment, which left fans stunned at how much Ali, 16, resembles his gorgeous mother.Yesterday, the Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? hitmaker, 77 posted a cute snap of himself with son Ali to document their break abroad in view of his 1.1 million followers.He captioned the picture: "Weekend in Milano with the boy for @palmangels @villadestelakecomo @alastairwstewart."Standing on the shore of Lake Como, Rod and Ali posed for the camera against the breathtaking backdrop.Ali towered over his singer father and looked fashionable in a pair of faded black jeans, a luxe gilet and a cross-body bag, complete with a hoodie underneath.Meanwhile, Rod looked smart in an all beige ensemble.He donned a neutral, cable-knit jumper which he paired with a thick cream coat and pair of trousers.However, he kept his signature rocker style with a pair of leopard-print loafers.Gushing over the intimate picture, Penny couldn't help but comment on the snap.She affectionately wrote: "My boys x."The star was soon inundated with comments in awe of how much Ali looked like his model mother.Instagram user @dfbr64 penned: "@penny.lancaster he looks like you, alongside a smiley face.@cathyolsen_ agreed, adding: "@penny.lancaster wow he’s so much like you Penny!"Penny also joined Rod and Ali on the Italian trip and shared a snap from the Italian break.She and her husband-of-15-years hugged affectionately while on the balcony of their luxury hotel.She captioned the snap: "Beautiful Lake Como."The Maggie May hitmaker also took to his stories to give his fans an insight into his time in Italy.Rod posted snaps of himself enjoying a break in the Piazza Duomo overlooking the Cathedral and square.He also

Olympic Games, when she won a gold and a silver medal.The former athlete has recalled exclusively to Express.co.uk when she met the Queen in an awkward encounter as she accepted her CBE.Victoria was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2009.She was then appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2013 for her services to cycling.As a gold medallist at European, World and Olympic level, Pendleton is also a member of the European Cycling Union Hall of Fame.Recalling meeting the Queen, Victoria said: "It was one of the most nerve wracking moments of my entire life."Normally I’m fine and am chatty but I couldn’t think of anything to say really."My face ached as I was smiling so much."It was such a huge honour to be awarded a CBE and be standing face to face with her royal highness."She continued: "It was very very nerve wracking.She is really small but just perfect in every way."She is just so lovely and so kind and just brilliant."You go in and get taught where you have to walk, then you take a few steps forward and you have courtesy then you take a few steps backwards before you turn away."It’s all very choreographed, so you need to worry about your steps and not fall over!"I think my legs were probably shaking a little bit!"In her career Victoria won nine world titles, including a record six in the individual sprint, dominating the sport between 2005 and 2012.In 2008 she won the sprint at the Beijing Olympics, and in 2012, she won the gold medal in the Keirin at the London Olympics.She also took home a silver in the sprint.Apart from cycling, Victoria was given the opportunity to compete in a new sport as she trained to be a jockey.In March 2015, Victoria announced her

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxKell Brook suffered a brutal defeat at the hands of a ruthless Terence Crawford to leave the Brit's career in the balance.The Sheffield star's bold bid to take on WBO welterweight champion ended in the fourth round.Brook, 34, had started well in the fight with his jab an effective weapon but three-weight world champion Crawford was just biding his time.The American knew his chance would come and a stiff jab from the southpaw sent Brook crashing into the ropes.It was the first punch of note to land on the Brit but it all-but ended the clash in the MGM Grand 'bubble' in Las Vegas.Brook fought on after referee Tony Weeks ruled it a

Kell Brook lasted just 10 minutes against Terence Crawford as he was stopped in the fourth round by the welterweight world champion.

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The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxKell Brook would pull off one of the top three all-time shocks from a British fighter if he upsets Terence Crawford this weekend.There is no doubt it wouldn't be far off Tyson Fury's victory over Wladimir Klitschko and Lloyd Honeyghan's win over Don Curry that's for sure.But it is really hard to find a way for him to dethrone the WBO welterweight king in Las Vegas.Brook has gone out on his own away from his promoter to secure the bout against the unbeaten three-weight world champion.While he has changed up his whole team, too.But I don't think that will help him conquer one of the pound-for-pound greats.Brook has been a fine fighter

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxTerri Harper may be sharing the bill with her idol Katie Taylor again tonight – but she still wants to share the ring with her soon.The WBC super-featherweight champion defends her title against Norwegian Katharina Thanderz at Wembley Arena.While top of the bill is Irish ace Taylor who defends her four lightweight belts against Spaniard Miriam Gutierrez.But 24-year-old Yorkshire hero Harper is ready to move up in weight if she got a chance to face the woman she grew up idolising.Harper said: “I am focussing on this fight and not getting too carried away.“But a dream of mine is to one day share the ring with Katie, why not fight the best

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxTerence Crawford wants to go down in boxing history as the greatest switch hitter of all time.And next up on his list of victims is Sheffield's Kell Brook.The American defends his WBO welterweight title against the Brit this weekend in Las Vegas.Crawford, 33, is an unbeaten three-weight world champion who is widely regarded among the top three pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.The Omaha puncher's talents include his ability to box from both stances, a skill the likes of Marvin Hagler and Prince Naseem Hamed were proficient at.And when Crawford retires he wants to go down as the best at being able to switch stances in fights.He said: