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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has brazenly claimed that Russia never sought to seize Ukrainian territories, but only wanted to protect the Russian people. It was Mr Lavrov, one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, who was one of the several to arrive in Alaska ahead of the high-profile summit between the Kremlin’s leader and US President Donald Trump last Friday. As he left his car, the right-hand man of the Russian leader was spotted wearing a white T-shirt with the word ‘CCCP’, the Cyrillic for USSR.Now, in an interview on the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Company, cited by the…

A six-bedroom farmhouse in Devon boasting a library and swimming pool has hit the market – for just £19k. This countryside Grade II listed stone-built property in the village of Cotleigh boasts breathtaking views.Auctioneer Sean Roper, from South Wales-based Paul Fosh Auctions, revealed the property features a log burner, a shared outdoor swimming pool and a private library. The farmhouse maintains all its period characteristics with generous stretches of exposed beams inside and natural external stonework. Sean noted that this property “ticks all the boxes” for a West Country farmhouse.He remarked: “This is a truly awesome farmhouse. If you’re in…

Tomatoes are nearing the end of the harvest season, but there is still time to get lots of tasty fruit and there is even a really quick 10-second task which can help them grow even bigger. When a tomato plant has ripening fruit on it they tend to grow suckers, which are small shoots that grow between the main stem and the vine branches. Suckers help the plant spread its foliage so it gets more sunlight and grows more fruit, but they get their name because they drain so much energy from the tomatoes. In late summer, if you leave suckers alone…

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 gameplay has been previewed by Activision during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event.As you can see from the gameplay trailer below, the game takes place in locations such as Nicaragua, Los Angeles and Angola.The game has been given a November 14 release date on PlayStation, Xbox and PC, although fans can play early by taking part in the open beta this October.According to Activision, the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 open beta runs from 6pm BST UK time on October 5. It ends at the same time on October 8.Fans can, however, check out…

Kayakers have reported that they were compelled to rescue swimmers when Reggie, the bottlenose dolphin, began to “basically drown” two women. Reggie became an internet sensation after joining swimmers for an early morning dip earlier this month, having become a regular sight in Lyme Bay, Dorset.Arriving in February, he has since sustained an injury, thought to be caused by a boat propeller. UK marine conservation charity ORCA has warned that someone could even be killed if the dolphin becomes aggressive and has urged people to keep their distance. Rhys Paterson, 32, a kayaker, claimed he was forced to step in, along…

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has been forced into a grovelling public apology after an advert for its Essentials collection sparked accusations of racism. The controversial promotional image, which featured an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes upward and backwards, was widely condemned on social media, especially in China, where it even prompted calls for a boycott.Many condemned the as image offensive, prompting the company to swiftly remove all related materials worldwide. Swatch issued statements on Instagram and the Chinese platform Weibo, acknowledging the “recent concerns regarding the portrayal of a model” in the advert. The company apologised, describing…

Fujitsu, whose software played a central role in the wrongful convictions of many UK postmasters, is now set to create an AI-driven research lab in Andalusia, an autonomous community in southern Spain. The project is part of a broader initiative to digitise the region’s public health sector, focusing on improving disease diagnosis and healthcare efficiency.The Japanese company was behind the UK Post Office’s faulty Horizon software, which saw over 700 subpostmasters wrongfully convicted of fraud, theft and false accounting. The software misrepresented financial data, resulting in the postmasters being blamed for discrepancies they did not cause. Many of those affected…

Tourists have been warned against attempting a dangerous river crossing after several “concerning” incidents saw visitors in difficulty at a famous UK beauty spot. Lewes District Council warned visitors about the dangers of crossing the Cuckmere River where it meets the sea on the popular Seven Sisters hike, sharing a post from South Downs National Park. It warned that the deep water has placed many visitors in danger due to the fast-flowing water. The post said: “Visitors are being urged not to cross dangerous fast-flowing currents at the mouth of the River Cuckmere in East Sussex.”It added: “The warning comes after…

A second council has now told patriots to take down the flag of St George because they say it poses a danger to pedestrians. This week Tower Hamlets joined Birmingham in telling residents to remove their national flag from lampposts. Yet these same Labour-run councils have allowed Palestinian flags to fly in public spaces for months.It is yet another example of two-tier rules in Sir Keir Starmer’s Britain – and flies in the face of Downing Street’s public backing of residents flying British or English flags in their communities. Citing bogus safety concerns, left-wing councils across the UK are actively…

More than 800,000 people have signed a petition calling for a general election. The petition on the official Parliament website passed the latest milestone this evening.It says: “We want an immediate general election to be held. We think the majority need and want change.” The demand for a fresh general election, which is not due until 2029, comes just 13 months after Sir Keir Starmer’s landslide victory in July last year.But the Government has rejected the calls for another ballot to be held in a response last week.It said: “This Government was elected on a mandate of change at the…