Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia
Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.
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MrBeast: Unveiling YouTube titan's Top 3 mind-blowing feats of 2023's opening act
MrBeast continues on his philanthropic journey with generous cash giveaways, but this time, he has vouched to provide medical aid to those in need
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Amy Dowden says she won’t compete in Strictly Come Dancing this year due to chemotherapy
Amy Dowden has shared her gratitude for the kind words she’s received from fans after revealing more about her cancer diagnosis. The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, 32, told fans she’d been diagnosed with breast cancer in May. She underwent a full mastectomy to treat the disease shortly after. Dowden had been waiting to discover what further treatment she’d need, having noted that chemotherapy would affect whether she’d compete on this year’s Strictly. In an Instagram Live chat with breast cancer survivor and Paralympic gold medallist Erin Kennedy for the charity CoppaFeel! on Friday (21 July), Dowden spoke out about being told she’d need chemotherapy after more tumours were discovered following her mastectomy. “For me my journey everything changed,” she explained. “I was originally going to have a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. But then, after my MRI, they found another tumour so then it changed into a mastectomy and then, after my mastectomy, unfortunately, they found even more tumours. “They found another type of cancer and then they told me I needed chemo – for me that was a massive blow,” she continued. “It wasn’t in the plan, originally – and I know the plan you can’t get fixated on.” Dowden admitted that she had reservations about beginning chemotherapy as she feared it would interfere with her dance practice. “For me, straightaway, it was my dancing – like, you can take away my boob but you can’t take my dancing away from me and that’s what I get really upset about,” she recalled. Though Dowden had hoped to return to Strictly this year, the effects of the chemotherapy mean that she will not return in a competitive capacity for the forthcoming season. She added: “This year, it means I’m not going to be able to dance with a celebrity on Strictly, but I’m in such regular contact with the team – the BBC have just been utterly incredible.” After the live broadcast ended, the performer shared an additional message on her Instagram stories thanking everyone for the “love and support” that has been directed her way. She wrote: “I’ll tackle this next step the best I can and very blessed to have the love and support of my family and friends along with you guys. “The rest of the year looked very different to what was planned but hopefully I’ll enter 2024 cancer free and I’ll never take anything for granted and promise to live life to the full.” Dowden joined Strictly in 2017, and has competed in every series since, reaching the final in 2019 with kids’ TV presenter Karim Zeroual. Read More Tim Shaddock rescue: Ben Fogle offers to pay for Australian sailor and dog to be reunited after emotional separation Father sparks outrage for calling son ‘spoiled’ after 23-year-old said he can’t throw wedding for under $7,000 Fans defend Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid breakup rumours Researchers warn after 25 types of toxic flame retardant found in human breast milk Mother calls out ‘double standard’ after husband is praised for doing ‘bare minimum’ Couple praised after sharing intimate bathroom TikTok: ‘The reality of birth’
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Who is Morgan Wallen dating? Singer's sold-out Phoenix concerts trigger curiosity about his girlfriend
Dating rumors between Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney have been circulating since last year
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Why did Jamie Foxx hide illness from fans? Actor provides lengthy update on hospitalisation and clarifies he's not 'blind or paralyzed'
After recovering from his mysterious illness, Jamie Foxx told fans, 'I'm on my way back'
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What is Ariana Richards doing now? 'Jurassic Park' child actress has left Hollywood but is still hobnobbing with dinosaurs
'Jurassic Park' child actress Ariana Richards has left Hollywood and pursued a successful artistic career
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Is Barbara Handler in the new 'Barbie' movie? Greta Gerwig dispelled rumor about actor in blockbuster film
Director Greta Gerwig spoke about a particular character who appeared in a scene with Margot Robbie's lead character in 'Barbie'
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Jamie Foxx thanks family and fans in first video since hospitalization: 'I went to hell and back'
Jamie Foxx is speaking out for the first time since he was hospitalized in April for an undisclosed medical condition.
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Who is Constance Wu's husband? 'Crazy Rich Asians' star welcomes baby boy with Ryan Kattner
In February, Constance Wu announced that she was expecting her second baby with Ryan Kattner, their first child being born in August 2020
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Who is Jeanine Pirro engaged to? Fox News host says Jason Aldean's trying to show lack of progress since 20th century lynching
Fox News anchor Jeanine Pirro provided a bizarre justification for Jason Aldean's choice to film his music video in a 100-year-old lynching site
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia-Ukraine news – live: Kerch Bridge traffic suspended after ‘attempted drone strike’ on Crimea
Moscow has claimed Ukraine attempted to launch a drone attack on Crimea on Saturday, forcing traffic to be suspended on the key bridge linking the peninsula to Russia. Crimea's Russian-installed governor Sergei Aksyonov said infrastructure was targeted in the district of Krasnohvardiiske, without providing further details. Traffic was temporarily suspended on Kerch Bridge with drivers stuck being asked to "remain calm". Traffic has now resumed. It comes after the Crimean bridge was temporarily closed last Monday following a drone attack which damaged the bridge and killed two civilians. Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said the country’s counteroffensive to push back occupying Russian forces is set to “gain pace”. Mr Zelensky also called on allies to provide fighter jets and more long-range missiles, with Washington planning to announce a new military package to Ukraine imminently. Read More Ukraine’s ambassador to UK sacked after Zelensky ‘sarcasm’ row Why Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s ports matter for us all Russian pro-war Putin critic Igor Girkin facing charges of inciting extremism in latest Kremlin crackdown Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s fuel margins have more than doubled since start of Ukraine war
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Third-Biggest Thai Party Rules Out Alliance With Move Forward
A party that was part of Thailand’s last military-backed government has ruled out joining any coalition that includes
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