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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

Meghan and Harry."I'm not a royalist. It's not something I'm really interested in."I'm not fazed about them."The royals do bring a lot to the country but they don't affect me in my day to day life."While many members of the royal family were born into their position, James is focused on progressing in his career by joining TV programmes that are looking for showbiz personalities.The cheeky chappie who many viewers know and love added that he'd be up for taking part in a dance show, where he can show off his Grease-style skills."Of course I'd do Strictly!" he exclaimed, brimming with enthusiasm."I'm a young John Travolta! I'd love to get my moves out."Traditionally, very few of those who started in TV via reality shows have been selected for Strictly.Judge Craig Revel-Horwood also made a harsh comment about James' fellow TOWIE star Gemma Collins, branding her "low rent".However, James is undeterred, shrugging: "I don't know whether they'd be up for reality TV collaborations."TV shows go through phases.Sometimes you're flavour of the month, sometimes you're not - I don't overthink it."Plus while the latest high-drama antics of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the rest of the royals might go totally unnoticed by James, he does have his eye on potential celebrity co-stars for future shows.The Ex On The Beach star revealed that he'd be a perfect fit for I'm A Celebrity...

Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating after the show’s previous presenter Nadia Essex was fired for trolling her co-stars on social media.Speaking exclusively with Express.co.uk, the star praised the series for “getting behind her” when she took on the role amid the ongoing controversy. Anna, 40, explained how she felt “very lucky” that Channel 4 bosses backed her to take over the Celebs Go Dating role in 2018, after the show's previous host Nadia Essex was axed.  “I'm very lucky because Lime Pictures, who make the show on E4, and Channel 4 have been so supportive of me,” she said.“They got behind me for the job.They were very clear on me making it my own role because I obviously inherited the job from somebody else.”Nadia was a dating expert on Celebs Go Dating between 2016 and 2018, but was suspended after two years on the show for trolling her former co-host Eden Blackman on social media.She was subsequently removed from the show midway through filming of the fifth series in September 2018, with a show spokeswoman telling BBC News: “Nadia has been suspended following improper use of social media”.Eden quit the show after its fourth series, reportedly over a fall out with Nadia, and was replaced by Anna’s current co-host Paul Carrick Brunson, who runs a dating agency of his own.Anna first appeared on the series in 2019 and fell pregnant that same year. She went on to praise Channel 4, calling them “amazing” for the way they handled her baby news and for how they encouraged her to make the Celebs Go Dating role her own, despite "inheriting" it from Nadia.“This job has been such a gift for me; it really is my most favourite job and I’ve been blessed to have some lovely jobs,” she began.“It's so lovely that we all feel very much

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

KANYE West’s new girlfriend Chaney Jones showed off her bare butt in a thong swimsuit on the couple’s Miami getaway. The 44-year-old rapper’s beau resembles his ex-wife Kim Kardashian according to fans.

PETER Andre’s daughter Princess looked just like her mum Katie Price as she appeared in a TikTok video with him. The father, 48, and daughter, 14, duo danced in their kitchen to singer Luude’s track about Australia – Down Under.

NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman’s friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was sparked by accident after the Chicago Bulls legend had no idea where he was going.The event sparked a friendship which saw Rodman repeatedly return to the country and even had the leader of North Korea ask him if he could take him to “America”.Rodman believed the trip in February 2013 was for a usual basketball game and autograph signing booked by his agent, Darren Prince.But it was later revealed that Prince had no idea there was a difference between South and North Korea and Rodman himself had no idea of the country.The former Detroit Pistons star made the journey to Pyongyang and had the red carpet rolled out for him by basketball fan Kim.However, bravely Rodman changed his mind about competing after turning up at the arena for the game.He was then approached by a number of men in black suits that caused him to think he might be ending up in jail.According to Yahoo Sports, the men took him up to the stand to a table overlooking the entire court.A confused Rodman would then hear a huge applause and believed it was the fans who spotted him so he began to wave back to them.Embarrassingly they were not cheering for him but their leader who just walked past to sit down next to Rodman.Using an interpreter, Kim began asking Rodman how he was to which the stat replied: “I still don’t know what the f**k is going on.”Kim was later revealed to be a huge fan of the legendary Championship-winning Chicago Bulls team that contained Rodman, Scottie Pippen, and Michael Jordan.Speaking to Yahoo! Sports, Rodman said: “I don’t even know this guy.

Mia Khalifa has shocked millions of her followers after posting a picture on Twitter of instructions on how to make a Molotov cocktail in the wake of Russia's invasion on the Ukraine.It comes after the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine urged residents to arm themselves with the homemade petrol bombs to defend their country. In a tweet from the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, they said: "In Obolon...

PREGNANT Rihanna flaunted her growing bump while in a tiny latex crop top at the Gucci show over in Milan while with her baby daddy A$AP Rocky. The music superstar showed off a different kind of maternity outfit during Milan Fashion Week.

AMANDA Holden celebrated her 51st birthday in style last night – surrounded by her closest pals. The TV star headed to Annabel’s in London for the bash alongside her lookalike daughter Lexi, 16.