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coronavirus that appears to be a hybrid of the Omicron and Delta variants.The worrying discovery comes after multiple false alarms over the last few months, with many preempting fears that the two hugely disruptive strains would combine to create the dreaded 'Deltacron'.Virologists from L’Institut Pasteur in Paris announced their findings after sequencing genomes in positive Covid samples taken from several regions across France.They now believe that the variant could have been circulating since early January. Commenting on the findings, Aris Katzourakis, a professor of evolution and genomics at the University of Oxford said: "This one is legit."“[It is] one to keep an eye on.”Other similar clusters are also said to have been found in Denmark and the Netherlands, but have not been confirmed yet.Dr Stephen Griffin, a virologist at the University of Leeds, said that while the new variant "doesn’t seem to have taken off as a dominant strain yet", this may only be because of a "very slow start" based on the number of initial cases.But he added that "fact it persists in the fact of Omicron" could suggest that its ability to transmit "can’t be too shoddy".No conclusive data has yet shown whether Deltacron can be considered to be more infectious or deadly than its 'root' variants, Delta and Omicron.Covid technical lead Maria van Kerkhove from the World Health Organisation revaled on Thursday that her team had been “tracking and discussing” the new variant.

Ukraine last night.Emergency services in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro reported three explosions in the early hours of Friday morning, leaving at least one dead.Targets for shelling included a children's nursery, a block of flats and a shoe factory.This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated.Please refresh the page regularly to get the latest updates. Reporters working on dailystar.co.uk will be working to source the latest information, reaction, pictures and video related to this story.

John Gemmell made a name for himself at Queen’s Park and he’s backing Cambuslang Rangers team-mate Scott Williamson to do the same next season because the Fernhill forward “has the world at his feet.”

Ian Murray says his Airdrie players have kept cool heads all season and won't start getting wrapped up in the drama of a title battle now.

Shotts Bon Accord boss John McKeown knows his side will be up against it to reach the Junior Cup semi-finals, but his past experience with Wishaw tells him they can pull off a giant-killing when they host Auchinleck Talbot.

East Kilbride boss Chris Aitken says he wants to snap up Neil McLaughlin on a new deal as soon as possible to fend off any suitors who may have witnessed his superb showing in Saturday’s win over Bo’ness Athletic.

With his seventh studio album 7220 dropping tomorrow via Only The Family and Alamo Records, Lil Durk has shared the record's tracklist, revealing star-studded production credits and features from Gunna, Future, Summer Walker, and country singer Morgan Wallen, whose record deal was suspended last year after TMZ published a video of him saying the n-word.

U.K. trio Honeyglaze's story is one of fate and chance. The band only met for the first time just three days prior to a residency at south London venue The Windmill (where bands including Black Country New Road, Sorry, and Black Midi also cut their teeth) and it was during that run that they came to the attention of Speedy Wunderground label boss Dan Carey.

Bella Hadid is listening to her sister, Gigi Hadid, and using her money to take a stand in defense of Ukraine.The supermodel took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a message against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and announce that she would be using the money she earns during Fashion Week to support causes dedicated to helping the besieged nation.«To watch my Ukrainian friends and colleagues working hard here in Europe, so close but so far from their families/friends/homes in Ukraine who are experiencing one of many brutal occupations and invasions happening right now in the world is a very emotional and humbling experience for me,» Bella wrote. «We rarely have control of our work schedules and this week has really shown me the strength and perseverance of the people around me who are going through pure terror.»Bella continued, «To hear their stories and emotions first hand is devastating and I wholeheartedly stand with them in support.

Emmerdale stars Daisy Campbell and Katie Hill looked worlds away from their soap characters in a sweet birthday post shared on Tuesday. Taking to Instagram, Daisy, 18, who plays play Amelia Spencer, celebrated Katie's 19th birthday as she shared a fun selfie of them together on a night out.

Holly Willoughby showcased her endless legs in an eye-popping thigh-split gown as she arrived at a lavish soiree.Holly, 41, attended the star-studded Annabel's 4th anniversary soiree alongside her husband Dan Baldwin on Thursday as the pair dressed to impress.The This Morning host, 41 displayed her immaculate frame in the spectacular multicolored sequin gown with a racy split teasing her glowing legs.Channeling the party's special theme - 1970s New York City club, Studio 54 - Holly wore gorgeous heels and a pastel pink feather boa.Her jaw-dropping luscious blonde locks were styled in soft waves and she opted for a rich palette of make-up.Holly's partner, TV producer Dan, rocked up to the 70s theme in a cream coat, flares, platform trainers and aviators.Dan completed his look with a striking blonde quiff.Other A-List celebrities in attendance included Naomi Campbell, Rod Stewart, Penny Lancaster and Edward Enninful.The outing comes after Holly's co-host Phillip Schofield revealed he spent the afternoon in the pub with his This Morning colleague after ITV studios were evacuated due to a suspicious bomb threat.ITV had pulled its live shows earlier in the afternoon - This Morning and Loose Women - when the studios were evacuated due to a bomb scare.Thankfully, the Metropolitan Police have since confirmed that the security incident reported near the studios has been diffused.Philip, 59, took to Instagram to reveal he'd returned to his dressing room to "pick up his house keys" after the show was forced to cut to a highlights reel in the wake of the scare.The news comes as ITV went off air for more than hour as staff were evacuated from the West London television studio.This Morning and Loose Women both tweeted a statement in

Rosanna Arquette and husband Todd Morgan are calling it quits.

Just before landing his first ever acting role on Fox's That 70s Show, Topher Grace actually managed to crash the Academy Awards.The 43-year-old actor told his bizarre tale on The Drew Barrymore Show, revealing that he even saw the actress at the 1998 Oscars.Grace revealed it was just a few months before he landed the role of Eric Forman on That 70s Show, when he and a friend devised a remarkably simple plan that worked. Crashed:Just before landing his first ever acting role on Fox's That 70s Show, Topher Grace actually managed to crash the Academy Awards Simple plan:Grace revealed it was just a few months before he landed the role of Eric Forman on That 70s Show, when he and a friend devised a remarkably simple plan that workedBefore That 70s Show, Grace was attending college at the University of Southern California, which is right across from The Shrine Auditorium, where the Oscars were held in the late 1990s and early 2000s before the Dolby Theatre.Barrymore was stunned beyond disbelief that Grace managed to pull that off, with the actor adding he has, 'been when I was invited.' HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP Topher Grace confirms he and wife Ashley Hinshaw welcomed baby number two during lockdown 'But before I went, I was still at USC, and USC used to be right across the street from the Shrine,' Grace began.

Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa have shared a fantastical music video for their new collaborative single, ‘Sweetest Pie’.The video – released on Friday morning (March 11) – was directed by Dave Meyers and conceptualised by Megan Thee Stallion herself. It sees the two artists fend off a horde of men in various fantasy settings, with the duo at one point burning a castle and men to ashes.Watch the music video for ‘Sweetest Pie’ below.‘Sweetest Pie’ serves as the first taste of Megan Thee Stallion’s upcoming album, per a press release.

The smash hit Amazon Prime Video series The Boys has a college-set spinoff series in the works and a new report has revealed that two lead actors have left the project.

Steven McBee, a.k.a. the true ‘Joe Millionaire,’ made his final pick on the show’s season finale. Steven, 27, who is a farmer and CEO, fell for Calah Jackson and they are still together. He passed on contestant Annie Jorgensen to pursue a relationship with Calah that hopefully goes the distance. After the finale aired, the couple told HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that their connection solidified once Calah visited Steven’s hometown of Gallatin, Missouri and met his family.

Jared Leto is putting his unique style on display for his latest red carpet appearance!

Joaquin Phoenix is hard at work on his upcoming movie!

Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa‘s new song is out now!

Love Island winner Millie Court has revealed that she has consistently been forced to deny pregnancy rumours over the last few weeks. Millie, 24, who won the ITV2 competition with boyfriend Liam Reardon last year, took to Instagram to shut down rumours after adoring fans have recently inundated her with pregnancy questions.The reality TV star took to her Instagram stories to share a lengthy post as she encouraged her followers to never comment on a woman's body.

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