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Vladimir Putin has what Kremlin insiders call a 'special attitude to mysticism' and a deep belief in shamanism - that individuals can communicate with the spirit world.

A poster at a station in the town of Corby, Northamptonshire, says that the front desk is open just two days a week.

Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.

At a media appearance with new Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted western delays in supplying weapons. What we know on day 954 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage... Nato's chief Mark Rutte has told Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy that his goal as head of the military alliance is to ensure that "Ukraine prevails". In a major show of support for Kyiv, Rutte went to the Ukrainian capital for his maiden trip as secretary general of the alliance. Rutte said he chose Kyiv as his first trip "to make crystal clear to you, to the people of Ukraine and to everyone watching, that Nato stands with Ukraine". In a joint media appearance with Rutte, Zelenskyy blasted western delays over supplying long-range weapons. "We need sufficient quantity and quality of...

A cousin and possible successor to Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader assassinated by Israel, Safieddine joined the group soon after it was formed and rose quickly up its ranks.

The former officers were found guilty of witness tampering but not of the charge that would have held them responsible for causing his death.

A speeding bus filled with wedding guests crashed in southeastern Pakistan on Thursday, killing seven of the passengers while injuring 17 others.

Parliament's ethics committee must investigate EFF MP Busisiwe Mkhwebane's racially motivated attack on a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judge, judiciary monitor Judges Matter said yesterday.... Parliament has also criticised as unfounded Mkhwebane's attacks on parliamentary staff and legal advisers.

A shocking clip captured the moment the Panama-flagged Cordelia Moon was engulfed in flames as a massive blast ripped through its port-side tank

The couple are thought to be in negotiations to splash out on the vast nine-bedroom property, in a bid to stay close to David's team Inter Miami.

The Cabinet minister branded the current law 'cruel' towards those who are in the late stage of a terminal illness and in great pain.

President Yoon Suk Yeol warned Kim that using nukes would mean the end of his regime because the dictator would face 'the resolute and overwhelming response' of the South Korean-US alliance.

Sophie read Specs for Rex by Bristol-based Yasmeen Ismail, a story of a lion who does not want to wear his new glasses to school. He tries to hide them, but it's a little tricky given their size and... bold red colour.

Dr Sohom Das, a forensic psychiatrist, from London , who also runs a YouTube channel called A Psych for Sore Minds, has revealed five secret signs that suggest you might have autism.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Sterling drops after Bank of England boss hints at 'aggressive' rate cuts Carmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidies Oil... prices are climbing again today, pushing Brent crude over $78 per barrel for the first time since the end of August. The rally comes after former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak has predicted that Israel is likely to mount a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme.

The third installment of the horror franchise made UK debut earlier this week, with a premiere at the Vue in Leicester Square, London, which reportedly left some fans 'traumatized'.

Calvin Chang, who is originally from Australia but now living in London , decided to dine at the Asian-inspired restaurant with his friend.

Becky Chorlton, from Lymm in Cheshire, found fame on social media when she started posting her car boot and charity shop hauls.

As a universally famous princess who is mother to the future King, Kate Middleton has more than a little bit in common with the late Princess Diana.

Queen Camilla 's son, food writer Tom Parker Bowles, has revealed that King Charles and his mother are 'deeply competitive' about their hauls of mushrooms. Above: Charles picking mushrooms near... Birkhall.

The World Health Organisation authorised Abbott Laboratories' mpox diagnostic test for emergency use on Thursday, the first such approval in the agency's effort to bolster testing capabilities in... countries facing outbreaks of the disease.

Erik ten Hag turned to Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans to rescue Manchester United at Porto - and the centre-back pair delivered.

Southampton and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says he left Arsenal because he did not "want to win trophies if I was sitting on the bench".

(Matador)Also featuring Matt Sweeney, Jim White and Emmett Kelly, the quality and variety of songwriting on this self-titled debut album raises it above a stoner jam session An indie/alt-rock... supergroup-of-sorts featuring Stephen Malkmus (Pavement, the Jicks), Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Superwolf), Jim White (Dirty Three) and Emmett Kelly (Cairo Gang, Ty Segall), the Hard Quartet's debut has an audible vibe of four guys enjoying hanging out, sharing vocals and playing together. There's plenty of the scuzzy guitars, big riffs and off-kilter melodies of their regular groups. The songs careen from preening avant-glam (steamrollering opener Chrome Mess) to early Buzzcocks-type power-punk (Renegade) but it's mostly a cosmic, trippy affair, with drug references and at least one outright paean to...

The lifelong Republican's zing came during a joint rally appearance with Donald Trump's Democratic rival Kamala Harris.