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Greece says 10 expats killed in Ukraine, summons Russian ambassadorTen Greek nationals have been killed and six others wounded by Russian bombing near the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Greece said on Saturday, while saying it had summoned Russia's ambassador to the Foreign Ministry on Monday after a verbal demarche."Ten innocent civilians of Greek origin (were) killed today by Russian air strikes close to Mariupol. Stop the bombing now!" Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a tweet.The bombing took place on the outskirts of the villages of Sartana and Bugas, and one of the injured was a child, Greece's Foreign Ministry said.The Foreign Ministry condemned the air strikes against civilians, and called on Russia to immediately stop aerial bombings and attacks on civilians.Thousands of Greek expatriates live in Mariupol.
Met Police accused of bungling Downing Street parties investigationMetropolitan Police officers have been accused of bungling their investigation into illicit gatherings in Downing Street, as some government figures alleged to have broken rules were given questionnaires relating to events they had not attended....
London store only sells luxury water, with bottles costing up to £120A new shop which only sells bottles of expensive water has opened in London.Fine Liquids, situated in Fulham, stocks hundreds of bottles of natural water, costing up to £120 per bottle.The store is run by water sommelier Milin Patel, who believes that no two types of water in the world taste the same.The cheapest bottle starts at £2.50, with water sources from places as far away as Australia.
Ukraine's peace talks with Russia have begun, Kyiv official saysUkraine's peace talks with Russia have begun, a Ukrainian official has said, as President Putin's invasion was met with fierce Ukrainian resistance over the weekend.Anton Geraschenko, an adviser to Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs, told ITV News that the two sides had begun discussions on Sunday at around 3.30pm.Ukraine president’s office said earlier that Ukrainian envoys will meet with Russian diplomats to discuss the crisis. The statement added that the two sides would meet on the border between Ukraine and Belarus.
Magic pill could help family dogs to live two years longerThey may not have nine lives but advances in pharmacology might prolong the lifespans of canine companions of several years, scientists sayThe death of a dog can be as devastating as losing a member of the family, causing grief, mourning, and an incalculable sense of loss.Yet there is hope for owners who dread bereavement. Dogs may not rival the nine lives of cats, but advances in pharmacology might prolong their lifespans by several years.Researchers in the US believe a drug called rapamycin may be able to elongate the average lifespan by as much as a third.
Chelsea trustees have not agreed to take on 'stewardship' over fears of being front for Roman AbramovichConcerns over running a football club from a charity foundation, who they answer to and liability of future decisions are yet to be answered
Boris Johnson’s Emirates Air Line cable car fails to find new sponsorWhen Boris Johnson chose to build a cable car linking two of the lesser frequented spots of east London dockland, eyebrows were raised. After the then mayor’s pet project opened in time for the 2012 Olympics, the controversial sale of naming rights to the new Emirates Air Line at least stemmed the losses.Now, though, that lucrative deal is about to run out – and no sponsor can be found to step in, even at a fraction of the price.Johnson argued that the Emirates Air Line, which cost about £60m to construct, would create thousands of jobs and be a valuable addition to the transport network.At one point, however, it was revealed to be used by only four regular commuters.
England will not play international football against Russia 'for foreseeable future'England will not play any international fixtures against Russia "for the foreseeable future" in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the Football Association has announced.The statement, released on Sunday, followed similar announcements by the football associations of Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic – all future or potential opponents of Russia in World Cup qualifying.