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Ukraine continues.As Russia moves more military hardware and forces towards the war zone, a military beauty contest was held back home including female troops from the country’s strategic missile forces.A military statement said that “about 40 beauties took part”, according to military magazine Red Star.“The first test for the participating teams was the application of combat makeup.”The women soldiers were also expected to overcome a fire-assault zone in a mock war zone with radiation, chemical and biological threats wearing gas marks and special protection suits.They were ordered to assemble and disassemble assault rifles, fire from a Kalashnikov AK-74, and throw grenades.There was a “brain ring” where they were tested on general knowledge and they faced “creative and culinary” tests.A report said: “Not all the participants are young women.“One, Olga Kirillova, is already a granny - her daughter is 23, and grandson three.“She serves at the Teykov division of the Strategic Missile Forces.

Court yesterday (Thursday, March 10), over the sickening attack. She is charged with threatening to kill one woman, assault with a Molotov cocktail of another woman, and causing grievous bodily harm to a third person.

Antonio Conte insists he was never in contention to manage Manchester United this season and has played down claims he did not fit the profile of candidate they were looking to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Messages sent by a Jeremy Kyle Show guest before he took his life have been shown for the first time.

Nicola Sturgeon has urged Scots to continue with “sensible precautions” against Covid-19, with the number of hospital patients infected with coronavirus at a 13-month high.

Falkirk motorists face paying even more at the pumps after average UK fuel prices reached record highs earlier this week.

Russia would face a “dramatic increased response” from the West if Vladimir Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, a Tory minister warned.

Perth-based transport giant Stagecoach has backtracked on its decision to merge with National Express and agreed to a takeover by a German asset manager instead in a move described as “welcome” by local politicians.

The Met Office have warned Brits of potential 55mph gales hitting in the next few days. This morning a yellow weather warning was issued for the south west of England.

Ukraine officials have accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" after their troops repeatedly bombed a reactor site in Kharkiv.Vladimir Putin's troops allegedly launched a new attack on the city's Institute of Physics and Technology as footage from the scene shows huge flames in the building and a nearby hostel.The fire is said to have broken out at around 8.20pm yesterday (Thursday, March 10), following sounds of "explosions and volleys of artillery."Ukraine's Centre for Strategic Communications and Information Security tweeted: "In Kharkiv, eyewitnesses report a fire in the building of Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology."The building contains equipment which, if damaged, can lead to radioactive pollution of the environment."The fire was later put out by firefighters and thankfully, there have been no changes to radiation levels in the area.However, experts fear attacks like this could result in a catastrophe and several warnings have gone ignored by the Russian military leading to the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine accusing Russia of committing "an act of nuclear terrorism."The news comes after Ukraine's deputy minister for foreign affairs, Emine Dzheppar, warned Putin against bombing the site last week.

Antiques Roadshow has been left gobsmacked after a tiny heirloom was valued at £4,000 to £5,000.The woman recently appeared on the BBC show with a small wooden walnut shell, smaller in size than a golf ball.Buried inside was a miniature globe, marked with intricate paintings of countries and old-fashioned writing.But despite its slightly unassuming nature, it transpired that the object was a valuable relic of the past.Unfolding the walnut shell, expert Hilary Kay observed: “It’s a walnut shell with a surprise, because you open it up, and the surprise is this tiny, tiny globe.”The woman explained that the object had been in her family since her grandfather had bought it, before it had been stored away in the back of a cabinet.“Until I was older I never really was allowed to open the globe,” she said.In fact, spinning the globe around to examine, Hilary observed that it was so old, that Australia was labelled as New Holland, the name it was given until 1817.And, describing how this was only the second such globe she’d ever seen, the expert claimed that it had been made by Carl Bauer, an artist active in the early 20th century.“They were in business as globe-makers in Nuremberg in Germany,” she added. “It’s a real rarity.”“Wow,” the guest replied.

"huge bright white flash" that completely lit up the sky in Exmouth sparked fear and speculation in residents who saw it in the dead of night. A range of theories on what could have caused it were being thrown around, from an alien invasion to a large single flash of lightning, DevonLive reported.But the actual explanation is a lot more simple and frankly, far less exciting.

the former Empire actor was found guilty on five counts of disorderly conduct pertaining to a police report he filed on January 29, 2019 – the same day the alleged attack took place.Smollett’s lawyer Nenye Uche said at the time that he would appeal the conviction, adding that his client was “committed to clearing his name”.While handing Smollett his sentence in a Chicago court yesterday (March 10), Cook County Judge James Linn said: “Let me tell you, Mr Smollett, that there is nothing I can do here today that will come close to the damage that you have already done to your own life.“You’ve turned your life upside down by your misconduct and your shenanigans.”He added: “You took some scabs off some healing wounds, and for one reason: You wanted to make yourself more famous, and for a while it worked. The lights were on you.

Strictly Come Dancing winners Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice melted hearts after they shared a never-before-seen picture for a very special reason.MORE: Giovanni Pernice sends heartfelt message to Rose Ayling-Ellis after recent successA candid black and white image of the pair has appeared on the iconic Piccadilly Lights for Take A Moment's campaign for mental health.WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice leave fans in tears with poignant danceAlongside a screenshot, Rose wrote: "One of the loveliest person I met @rayburmiston have exhibition in Piccadilly circus of beautiful portraits to raise awareness of just how important it is to take time for our mental health."READ: Rose Ayling-Ellis makes touching comment about her time on StrictlyMORE: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedShe also added: "Lets take a moment for #mentalhealthawareness. #takeamoment2022 @takeamoment.uk." Upon seeing this special tribute, professional dancer Giovanni added a string of heart emojis alongside one of a rose.He later remarked: "This [heart and rose emoji].

Nirvana’s ‘Something In The Way’ have surged following its inclusion in The Batman.The deep cut from Nirvana’s classic 1991 album ‘Nevermind’ has surged on steaming platforms according to initial reports from MRC Data (via Billboard).The song appears twice in the film and also appeared in trailers leading up to the film’s release.According to the figures from MRC, ‘Something In The Way’ earned 3.1million on-demand official US streams in the first four days following the film’s release on March 4, an increase of 372,000 from the previous four days – or a 734 per cent increase.Between March 6-7, the song racked up 880,000 streams and then rose to 1.5million the following day. By March 8, the song had tallied 1.6million streams.The Batman director and writer Matt Reeves has explained how Robert Pattinson’s character was inspired by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain last year.Speaking about the inclusion of the song to Empire back in December, Reeves said: “That’s when it came to me that, rather than make Bruce Wayne the playboy version we’ve seen before, there’s another version who had gone through a great tragedy and become a recluse.“So I started making this connection to Gus Van Sant’s Last Days, and the idea of this fictionalised version of Kurt Cobain being in this kind of decaying manor.” He then discussed how he believed Robert Pattinson was perfect for the part after witnessing his performance in 2017 film Good Time.He said: “In that movie you could really feel his vulnerability and desperation, but you could also feel his power.

RELATED: Sofia Vergara stuns in flirty $36 midi dress as she makes exciting announcementThe Colombian beauty dazzled as she took to her Instagram in a black strappy bikini and paired the look with some classic hoop earrings.WATCH: Sofia Vergara causes a stir in slinky body-skimming dress alongside lookalike sister and niece Posting to her 24.7 million followers, the Modern Family star wrote: "#tbt Colombia" alongside four red hearts.READ: Sofia Vergara completely stuns in a string bikini in throwback shotRELATED: Sofia Vergara looks incredible in ultra flattering jeans and glitzy topFans were quick to weigh in on the jaw-dropping snap. One fan wrote: "Wow unreal babe," whilst another starstruck fan commented: "Sofia, you look terrific!!!" A third wondered: "Do you even age?!" Sofia wowing fans in the stunning throwbackThe glamorous throwback wasn't the only thing exciting Sofia's fans.

tributes from friends and fellow stars of the entertainment world, who fondly remembered the humorous and generous star.However, Sir Ken's kindness has continued to be felt long after his death after he left a huge fortune in his will to local services and charities.Following Sir Ken Dodd's death, it was revealed that the comedy legend had left an estimated £27.2 million in his will, to his wife Lady Ann Dodd.However, it was Ken's wish that his fortune was to be used to give back to local services and communities in Liverpool.Speaking to Liverpool Echo, Lady Ann Dodd said: "Ken loved to make people laugh – it was his life, not just a job."He had no desire for the trappings of wealth and it was his wish that the majority of his estate will go to charities close to his heart, many of them local."As his wife, beneficiary of his estate, and also knowing the contents of the will he made some years ago, I will be able to honour his wishes."At the time of his death, Lady Ann revealed that plans were already in place for money from Sir Ken's estate to be donated to services such local theatre projects, hospitals and to refurbish a church hall in his hometown of Knotty Ash, Liverpool.Lady Ann also explained that she would continue the work of the Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation, for which she is a trustee.A wide variety of services and charities have benefited from the huge fortune that Sir Ken Dodd left in his will, including The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, where the star was treated before he died.He was also a patron of Clatterbridge Hospital, and supported a number of health related charities, with Lady Ann Dodd telling Daily Mail: "Ken was also a great supporter of our hospitals, and the Foundation will look to help

Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will maintain the number one shirt for the Republic of Ireland this month, despite the Carabao Cup heroics of Liverpool back-up stopper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Manchester United have made initial enquiries about signing Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the summer transfer window. It comes after Ralf Rangnick advised United to look at signing a younger striker at the end of the season.

all the latest gossip from the villa straight to your inbox with our Love Island newsletterManchester United fans brutally called for Paul Scholes to replace Fred in their team's midfield following the 46-year-old's performance at Soccer Aid 2021.Scholes rolled back the years as he and Wayne Rooney ran the midfield for England against a World XI in the annual charity match in aid of UNICEF UK.Ultimately they couldn't stop their opponents from winning 3-0 at the Etihad after Love Island winner Kem Cetinay scored twice and comedian Lee Mack added a late third.The likes of Usain Bolt, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Mark Wright, Tom Grennan, Harriet Pavlou and Yungblud also starred in the match, which raised a record £13million to help children

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