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Ukraine war news – Russia threatens ‘further countermeasures’ after Satan II ‘test’

[Independent] Russia has threatened “further countermeasures” after pulling out of a nuclear treaty with the US. The lower house of the Russian parliament has voted in favour of suspending Moscow’s participation in the New START agreement following Vladimir Putin’s announcement yesterday.

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Brexit fury explodes as Tories accused of ‘betraying 17.4m Leave voters’ over hated deal

[Express] Brexit fury has exploded after the UK Government was accused of “betraying” the 17.4million people who voted for Britain to leave the European Union as pressure grows on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The UK officially left the EU more than three years ago on January 31, 2020 with then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisting the country would flourish outside the bloc.

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Beavers build enormous 70m dam to protect people in UK town from flooding

[Mirror] Beavers have come to the rescue to protect the people of a North Yorkshire town from flooding by building a massive 70 metre dam.

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Child seriously hurt after stranger snatches them from mum in the street

[The Sun] A child has been seriously injured after a stranger tried to abduct them in front of their mum. The youngster, whose age has not been revealed, was walking in Bolton at around 6.30pm yesterday when the horror unfolded.

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Thousands of London Underground drivers to strike on Budget day next month

[Mirror] Trade union Aslef has announced a walkout on March 15 after 99% of members who voted back industrial action in a dispute over pensions and working arrangements

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