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Russia says it shot down four U.S.-made long range missiles over Crimea
Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its air defence forces shot down four U.S.-produced long-range missiles over the Crimea peninsular, weapons known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) that Washington has shipped to Ukraine in recent weeks. On Tuesday, Russian officials also said Ukraine had attacked Crimea with ATACMS in an attempt to pierce Russian air defences of the annexed peninsula but that six had been shot down.
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London mayoral election results LIVE: Sadiq Khan and Susan Hall contest expected to be close as count to begin
Counting will begin this morning in the London mayoral election as Susan Hall and Sadiq Khan anxiously wait to learn if they have been voted into City Hall. The battle between Labour incumbent Mr Khan and his Tory challenger Ms Hall is expected to be closer than first thought. It comes after turnout fell in all of Sadiq Khan’s key battlegrounds – and rose in some of Susan Hall’s Tory heartlands - sparking rumours in political circles that Ms Hall could pull off a shock win.
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Dr Michael Mosley says simple exercise 'anyone can do' burns fat and boosts heart health
It can also lead to huge benefits for people struggling with their posture and lower back pain, while one research group reported a 23 per cent improvement in their mental health after taking it up
3-min read - NewsMy London
Man, 70, had skull fractured and lost hearing in one ear after Brent ATM robbery
Police have released an image of people they'd like to speak to
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Glasgow police stop multiple drivers with one HGV suspected to be 'overweight'
Cops carried out a light and heavy good vehicle (HGV) check on Renfrew Road, in Renfrew, on Wednesday May 1 where they stopped a number of vehicles for multiple offences.
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I visit the Peak District at least once a month – here’s how to do it without a car
As spring turns to summer and crowds flock to the Peak District, a mass of traffic clogs the roads and pollutes the air – long-time visitor Ian Packham shares how to make the most of the beauty spot without the car
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Boris Johnson 'pays tribute' to villagers who refused to let him vote without ID
The former Prime Minister said he attempted to use a copy of Prospect magazine as a form of identification, but was turned away
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