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Ukrainian forces continue to push eastwards towards the Russian border as Putin’s invading army is on the retreat.Maps published by Russian media outlet Rybar prepared just four hours apart show a massive Ukrainian push in northern Kherson, with Russian resistance crumbling as Ukrainian tanks pour into the region. The advance on a broad front is 30 miles deep at some points.

Hitting theatres in 1998, “Armageddon” was the year’s most successful film at the box office, although not so much with critics.

Iconic musician David Crosby has died at the age of 81, DailyMail.com has confirmed.The member of the band the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash died Thursday 'after a long illness,' his wife Jan Dance told Variety.  'It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,' she said in the statement. 'He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django.

diedIn a statement his wife said: “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away.“He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django.“Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.“His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music,” she continued.“Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly.“At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss.Thank you for the love and prayers,” the statement to Variety concluded.Crosby set down the template for ’60s L.A.

Former Celtic star Tom Rogic has been caught up in an astonishing radio rant between two of Australian sports' biggest names.

Vladimir Putin is seriously ill, suffering from either Parkinson’s Disease or cancer or both, a medical expert says there is "no convincing evidence" that the Russian leader is seriously ill.In fact, says Professor Michael Clarke, war studies fellow at King's College London, the only medical treatment Putin is undergoing is a regular dose of Botox.Professor Clarke said Putin has been "known to hit the Botox quite heavily" and while his doctors are "never far away” that is more likely to be because he’s a hypochondriac.He told Sky News that "these stories [of Putin’s illness] will circulate but there's no convincing evidence”."When you see him in these clips,” Professor Clarke added, “he looks alright. You can't detect Parkinson's from the way someone walks or detect cancer just by looking at photographs”.The General SVR Telegram channel, which reportedly run by a Kremlin insider, claimed that Putin had been struck down by a "sharp sickness, weakness and dizziness" last week.

Newcastle United and Bristol City ace Bradley Orr may have been a rock solid defender, but even he turned to jelly when he was chased by the infamous ‘Swindon Butcher’ in prison.While playing for City in 2006, Orr was involved in a mass brawl at a Bristol nightclub that eventually led to him being charged with affray alongside City teammates Steve Brooker and David Partridge. After being sentenced to 28 days in Leyhill prison, approximately one year after the fight took place, he endured a terrifying ordeal with a convict serving a 35-year sentence.

Ukraine with "lightning-fast" weapons that Russia "won't brag about" in a bizarre speech. Defence expert and academic Michael Clarke has responded to fears over whether Russia could use nuclear weapons, saying that the Russian leader is closer than he once was to pulling the nuclear trigger.Clarke downplayed worries over hidden weaponry, citing rather public testing and boasting of Sarmat nuclear missiles, but has said nations are on full alert amid growing concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Clarke claimed that the Pentagon "will not be taken by surprise" in Putin's claims, saying that Putin was "exploiting" his unpredictable nature to "scare the West into giving him a free hand in Ukraine".

Virgin Money has joined forces with Turn2us to help more people across the UK make sure they are not missing out on benefits they are entitled to as the nation prepares to face a tighter squeeze on their household finances from April 1.

Cricket legend Shane Warne's family paid tribute to him as friends, celebrities and those closest the Australian icon gathered pay their final respects.

Shane Warne was laid to rest at a private funeral on Sunday, with his loved ones seen paying respects at the service in Melbourne, Australia. The legendary cricketer died suddenly on March 5 at the age of 52 following a suspected heart attack. An autopsy later revealed he died from ‘natural causes’. On Sunday, his family and friends were seen at the St Kilda Football ground where they attended a private funeral service. There were emotional scenes as his children, including son Jackson, 23, and daughter Brooke, 24, pictured gently kissing his casket at the end of a procession where Tina Turner’s hit song The Best played in the background. Warne’s casket, which was draped in a St Kilda Saints scarf, was carried out by Jackson, Shane’s brother Jason and others, while his daughter Summer, 20, was seen in tears at the end of the service. Other music that featured during the ceremony included Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes’ (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, and Fix You by Coldplay. Guests, many of who wore St Kilda Saints scarves around their necks in honour of Warne’s favourite AFL team, were seen raising glasses as the casket was transported back to the hearse. Celebrity guests included Dannii Minogue, Michael Clarke and Merv Hughes, while his ex-wife Simon Callahan was also in attendance to pay her respects and support the children she shares with the late sports icon. A state memorial is scheduled to take place on March 30 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, so that the wider public can pay their respects.

The southern Ukrainian city of Kherson has seen a wave of protests today (March 5) as Russian troops advance into the region.

Rumours had been swirling for months about a romance between Michael and the P.E Nation founder before the couple finally confirmed the news.

"Do you give yourself time to embrace the day, be grateful for what life has given you, be thankful for the people around you and also a moment to pat yourself on the back and congratulate yourself for your achievements and how far you have come?

The couple are parents to four-year-old Kelsey Lee, which means they are still in regular contact.

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