Ukraine forces may have 'captured highest-ranking Russian officer' since WW2

Bake Off star Prue Leath has opened up about the "traumatic" moment she drowned a bag of baby cats as a child.The 82-year-old judge details the memory into her new memoir I'll Try Anything Once where she explains she and her mother lowered a bag of kittens into some water hour after they were born.She penned: "My mother and I, then 11, had just drowned some kittens… and for weeks I imagined those poor dead creatures.READ MORE: Bake Off fans baffled as two contestants missing for 'stressful' bread week"Too many kittens was a frequent occurrence and there had come a day when my mother, unable to find homes for yet another litter, decided to drown the latest batch."My protests were met with a firm, 'Darling, it has to be done. They are only a few hours old.

Rylan Clark opened up about his glamorous job working behind a makeup counter before his stardom and was scolded by a co-star as he told a story.The straight talking star spoke about his time in retail on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch after the hosts tried to play a game to figure out who once worked in Sports Direct.They incorrectly guessed Rylan as it was actually fellow guest Melissa Saint who used to work in the sports store and she began to recall her time there.READ MORE:Gogglebox's Sophie wows in sweet snap with rarely seen boyfriend on romantic getawayShe told her co-stars that she had a "great team" but Rylan was more interested in what she got up to behind the scenes.Rylan quizzed her: "Did you rob a lot?"Melissa adamantly exclaimed that she never got up to any mischief, but Rylan was more than happy to admit his cheeky behaviour.The former Big Brother star began to explain: "That's the only exciting thing about working in retail, isn't it?"The Sunday Brunch hosts told him off and Rylan continued: "I used to work in cosmetics, I used to love it! That's why I wore the apron," as he made a gesture with his arms to imply that he swept products off the counter and into his pocket.The studio erupted in laughter at Rylan's sassy quip and attempted to continue with the show. Rylan own over audiences in a frank and honest chat about himself and many viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the star.One wrote: "Rylan always comes over as a nice bloke, his recent experiences underline that.

Vladimir Putin’s war, according to Ukrainian scientists.Boffins monitoring the skies above the invaded nation have reported a string of sightings of mystery objects they cannot identify.They say the craft move so quickly - at speeds of up to 15km per second - they are almost impossible to see and capture on film.READ MORE: 'Tense' Queen encounter caused by corgi puppy recalled by Nicola SturgeonUkraine officials have ordered two meteor monitoring stations to observe the UFOs which researchers say are everywhere. They have recorded two different types of object - black phantoms which appear to absorb radiation and luminous cosmics ’which are brighter than the background of the sky’.

Vladimir Putin’s car reportedly been “attacked” in what appears to have been a possible assassination attempt, unconfirmed reports suggest.

Iran-made “suicide drone” used by Russia. The shocking discovery was found on the field of battle near Kupiansk in Kharkiv.The official Twitter account for the Ukrainian Army posted images of a device it recovered. READ MORE: Sick state-backed Iranian TV compares Queen to Hitler and calls her death 'good news' Photos show a partially-destroyed UAV Shahed-136.The device had Russian writing on it, but is known to have been made in anti-Western Iran.According to the experts at Military Factory, the device is a modern “swarming drone” made and developed by Iran.It contains 400kg of what is known as “loitering munition” - which is mainly used to hit targets on the ground.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn't been invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral. The 69-year-old politician and other Kremlin representatives have all been blacklisted by Buckingham Palace, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. Dignitaries from Belarus and Myanmar have also been overlooked by the palace, while Iran will only be represented at the funeral on an ambassadorial level.

Ukraine's recent rout of Russian forces in what has been dubbed "the greatest counteroffensive since World War II". Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy launched the first major counterattack since Vladimir Putin's invasion in February. Ukrainian officials described it as a "special disinformation operation".

Vladimir Putin to head up the development of natural resources in Russia ’s Arctic territories, apparently fell overboard while sailing his private yacht off the country’s Pacific coast. Pechorin, 39, is the latest senior official linked to Russia’s energy sector and the Kremlin to die in suspicious circumstances.READ MORE: High-profile Russians keep mysteriously 'falling' to their deaths from windowsHe reportedly fell off the side of a boat in the waters close to Russky Island near Cape Ignatiev, said Komsomolskaya Pravda.His body was found after a search lasting more than a day.

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Vladimir Putin has reportedly sacked a new Lieutenant General just 16 days after appointing him as Russian troops suffered a humiliating defeat in Ukraine. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky launched his first major counter-offensive since the invasion began in February.Ukraine claims it has regained 3,000sqkm (1,158sqmi) of territory this month.

READ MORE: King Charles III announces UK bank holiday on day of Queen's funeralHe mentioned the admiration Russia had for the Queen and stated that the Russian people had “great respect” for Queen Elizabeth II, and spoke of her qualities of “wisdom and authority”.Putin also paid his respects to Charles III after the passing of his mother."Your Majesty, Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth," he said."The most important events in the recent history of the United Kingdom are inextricably linked with the name of Her Majesty. For many decades, Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage."I wish you courage and perseverance in the face of this heavy, irreparable loss.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine have joined other world leaders mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth. The UK's longest-reigning monarch passed away on Thursday (08. 09.

King Charles III written in 1661. Medieval and early modern specialist Sjoerd Levelt took to Twitter to share some of the highlights from the document titled: "England's warning-piece. Or, the most strange and wonderfull predictions of Cleombrotus a heathen Jew, prophesied in the yeare 1272.

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.The footage shows icy clouds appearing across the screen, with aerial shots of Brussels, Berlin, Paris and London incorporated in the video clip.READ MORE:Brit YouTuber 'thrown in Russian gulag’ for slagging off Putin interrogated on cameraThe video includes a woman singing the words of a traditional bard song, Winter Will Be Long, by Yuri Vizbor.The song features lyrics such as: "Look, across the river, autumn is dying quietly... And the winter will be long, only dusk and snow."The Nord Stream 2 pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany, was suspended by Germany as a sanction against Russia's invasion, was featured in the video.Rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession are all possibilities that Europe could face due to the serious energy crisis that will take hold this winter.Sanctions placed on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine earlier this year meant, they cut off theIr supply of natural gas that Europe had incredibly depended on for years to run the likes of factories, generate electricity and heat homes.

YouTuber Bald and Bankrupt, real name Benjamin Rich, who was "thrown in a Russian gulag" for criticising Vladimir Putin. He said he was stopped at a train station in Russia and brought to a police station before being chucked into a cell for "a few days".Rich added that he lost his case in court and was chucked out of Russia and banned from returning.READ MORE: Dad left with chainsaw stuck in chest after freak garden accident– and survivesHe explained this in a video, his first for four weeks, titled 'The Journey is Over'.In a new video doing the rounds on social media, Rich appears to be getting grilled by Russian police on why he called Putin "crazy", and why he posted a link to fundraise for Ukraine.In the clip he blames the English media for his portrayal of Putin, saying media organisations "constantly bombard" with anti-Russian material, and anti Putin messages.

Pusha T has responded after receiving a somewhat unlikely shoutout from the Ukraine Ministry of Defence, who recently quoted the rapper on social media.Yesterday (September 7), Defense of Ukraine shared an update on combat losses – including “eliminated personnel”, vehicles and artillery – reportedly suffered by Russia since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine began in February.Defense of Ukraine captioned the post, “I put numbers on the board“, a lyric from Push’s 2013 track ‘Numbers on the Boards’ from his debut solo album ‘My Name Is Name’. Push himself retweeted the post, adding, “Great taste in music for the win.” See the interaction below:Great taste in music for the win… https://t.co/GKG2V6Jc4S— King Push (@PUSHA_T) September 7, 2022Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense regularly includes song lyrics, lines from films and other references when sharing updates on enemy combat losses on social media.

Vladimir Putin's health after the dictator was seen "limping" across a room for Russian war games.Speculation that he could be suffering from undisclosed health issues have been reignited after his latest public appearance showed him walking with a limp during a military exercise.As he watched a string of military exercises in the country yesterday (Tuesday, September 6), the Russian leader, 69, was seen moving awkwardly.READ MORE: Desperate Russia 'recruiting volunteers from mental health unit' to fight in UkraineOne clip from the scene showed him appearing to walk with a slight "limp" across a command post, with a step down before a row of chairs appearing to give him a moment's pause. It follows months of public discussion about the President's alleged health problems since his invasion of Ukraine in February, with some sources in Russia reporting that he has Parkinson's disease and cancer.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, alongside her daughter Chelsea Clinton, 42, on Tuesday night.As part of the interview, the pair took part in a Mother Daughter Challenge, where they had to answer a series of questions asked by Fallon.At one point during the segment, Clinton, 74, was asked about her “craziest family vacation memory.”Taking a second to think, the mom-of-one remembered the time she and Bill managed to leave Chelsea in the Kremlin sometime during Bill’s time in office from 1993 until 2001.“I hope she [Chelsea] doesn’t remember this because it was pretty traumatic,” the former Secretary of State began. “We took her to Russia when we went on a state visit when Bill was president, and there were the formal goodbyes so Bill and I were ushered into the Beast, the big limousine, to head to the airport, not knowing that we had left her behind.

Vladimir Putin has awarded an Order of Courage to a murderer after his gang reportedly killed five people in Russia's war against Ukraine.The Russian president, 69, bestowed the honour upon Ivan Neparatov, 34, who was around halfway through a 25-year prison sentence when he enlisted for the war.Neparatov was said to have been "quickly liquidated" after becoming one of the thousands of criminals released from prison to be sent to fight for Russia on the frontlines.READ MORE:Putin's propagandist says 'Stalin's gulags nicer than Hitler's Nazi concentration camps'Putin has come under criticism for his usage of murderers and rapists as soldiers who are placed on the front line and contribute to their high death rate.As well as being presented with the prestigious Order of Courage, the killer was rewarded for a second time, earning the "for blood and courage" award which was given to him by the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.The 34-year-old had committed his crimes as part of a gang, an eighth of whom were ultimately imprisoned as they reportedly wore police uniforms and masks while they carried out their crimes.Neparatov's death certificate revealed that he passed away at the beginning of August due to a "gunshot explosive shrapnel penetrating wound to the head" in Artemovsk, Donetsk.The non-governmental organisation Russia Behind Bars revealed that as many as 20% of some prison populations are given two weeks' worth of training before being sent to the frontlines.Olga Romanova said: "Approximately 20% of the prison population is recruited – if there are 1,300 people in prison, 300 are recruited."They are not taken out all at once, they take out several squads of 50-60 people at a time."To stay up to date with all