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Vladimir Putin faced further humiliation after Russian missile strikes on Odesa succeeded in only destroying a public toilet on a beach.The Black Sea port plays a vital role in Ukraine's overall economy and is currently under a Russian naval blockade. The city is a key strategic target for the Russians and has been subjected to heavy bombardment.However, Russian commanders appeared to get their targets confused after wiping out a beach toilet in the city instead.The destruction of the public bathroom was confirmed in a statement issued by Ukraine's southern operational command.They said: "Another missile strike with the use of aircraft was inflicted on the Odesa region."With air-based missiles, the enemy significantly 'damaged the air' in the southern Odesa region."The beach toilet was destroyed.

When Marina Ovsyannikova stormed the live broadcast of Russia’s flagship news program on March 14 to protest Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, it was a valiant moment that quickly reverberated across the world. The journalist and editor spent six seconds holding a sign saying, “No war, they are lying to you,” on the Kremlin-controlled TV Channel One where she worked.

Good Morning Britain saw the return of Ed Balls on Tuesday's show (April 26) as he hosted the show alongside Susanna Reid. The former Labour MP first made his presenting debut on the show last year.

Ukraine. Russell Bentley, nicknamed "Tex" on the battlefield, 61, travelled to Donetsk to "kill the Nazis," or Ukrainian militants, that set fire to a Trade Unions House where pro-Russian militants were sheltering in Odessa, Ukraine earlier that year.At the beginning of this month he went viral after sharing footage of himself on "the front line" with Russian troops marching through the Donbas.Bentley told Newsweek of his journey to the volatile region: "I had a great job, I had a great girlfriend, I had a great life.

A video has gone viral of Ukrainians listening to Bon Jovi as they prepare to fight amid the country's war with Russia.   The video was originally posted by Olexander Scherba, Ukraine’s former ambassador to Austria, who captioned the video, "#Odesa preparing fortifications & getting ready to fight." "Will someone show this to @BonJovi please?" Scherba asked on Twitter.  The official Twitter account for Bon Jovi saw the video circulating, and it re-posted the clip, writing: "This is for the ones who stood their ground… Odessa, Ukraine #SlaviUkraini".  A video has gone viral of Ukrainians listening to Bon Jovi as they prepare for battle on Tuesday.

Hans Zimmer teamed up with Ukraine’s Odessa Opera Orchestra as he kicked off his UK tour at London’s O2 Arena last night (March 22).The film composer began the show with an emotional tribute to his orchestra and all Ukrainians suffering during the ongoing war in Ukraine.“When Covid stopped us from coming here 885 days ago, we booked our orchestra from the Ukraine, from Odessa, and we only managed to get 10 people out… So just welcome them…” he said before he introduced the orchestra, to a standing ovation.Zimmer continued: “One of the things which I thought was remarkable about the people that we did bring back out of the Ukraine, that were left behind from the orchestra, it was a lot of women. They taught me who the real wonder women are and so I would like to celebrate them with this little ditty called Wonder Woman.”The orchestra then performed the theme tune with Zimmer, which you can view below.During the show, Zimmer also performed music from Dune, James Bond, The Dark Knight and Inception.Meanwhile, Popular Ukrainian band Antytila today (March 23) offered to perform remotely from Kyiv at next week’s ‘Concert For Ukraine’ in Birmingham.Announced last week, the two-hour benefit show will air March 29 on ITV in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee‘s (DEC) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.Nile Rodgers and Chic, Manic Street Preachers, Tom Odell, Becky Hill and The Kingdom Choir have all been freshly announced for the show, which takes place at Resorts World Arena Birmingham.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has returned to Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to help those in need. The "Dancing with the Stars" pro went live on Instagram Sunday from the Polish capital city of Warsaw and told his followers he was "fine" and "enjoyed some of that Los Angeles weather" after he returned home from Ukraine earlier this month. "Saw my family, saw my friends, obviously spent some time [with them]," said the 42-year-old.

Leonardo DiCaprio is showing his support for Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ashley Pool, from Grimsby, emigrated to Ukraine to join their military where he has now served for four years.

Donald Trump has claimed in an interview that President Putin was “satisfied with a peace” during his presidency, putting the blame on what he falsely refers to as the “rigged election” for Ukraine’s troubles. Monty Python actor John Cleese has spoken out against Trump for his controversial statements.This evening Cleese took to Twitter to blast the former US president in view of his 5.7 million followers.He wrote: “I see that Trump is claiming that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he's been President.

On the ground. Maksim Chmerkovskiy gave followers a glimpse of the situation in his native Ukraine as the Russian invasion began.

Guy Lodge Film CriticNew parents are always advised to treasure every moment of their child’s infancy, even through the sleepless nights and bawling meltdowns for it all passes in the blink of an eye. Most parents, of course, have other stages of child-rearing to look forward to.

Sign up for Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter for the most exciting real life, fashion and sex tips HOT off the pressA “real life Rapunzel” showcased her extra long locks in a brand new photoshoot.Alena Kravchenko, from Odessa, Ukraine, embraced her inner Disney princess by posing outside a castle.For the magical photoshoot, she wore a purple gown like the one from the Tangled film.The 35-year-old also styled her two metre-long hair into a braid that was adorned with colourful flowers.Alena said: “I love Rapunzel.

A real-life Rapunzel with 6.5ft-long natural hair has revealed the secret to growing long locks.