Russia says no choice but war after Trump U-turn on Ukraine

The Kremlin has said it has “no choice” but to continue fighting as a result of Donald Trump’s sudden sea rage toward Ukraine, which he called a “paper tiger” and left him with no choice but to remain in power.

Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, refuted Trump’s claim that Ukraine could win the war, saying that Russia would keep attacking Ukraine “to protect our interests and accomplish the objectives.”

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“We are doing this for our country’s future as well.” for the future generations. Therefore, he claimed in an interview with Russia’s RBC radio station that we have no other options.

After meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Trump reportedly threw his weight behind Ukraine, saying on social media that it was “in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back in its original form.”

The US president declared that his rift with Russia was over by stating that it would take a Real Military Power less than a week to resolve the conflict.

He claimed that Russia’s conflict had made the country appear to be a “paper tiger” with a failing economy.

Peskov refrained from Trump’s “paper tiger” comment on Wednesday, saying that Russia was more of a “bear.” Despite his conjecture, he acknowledged that the economy was facing some headwinds as it was slowing down after three years of rapid growth and persistent inflation.

He claimed that it was incorrect to believe that Ukraine could retake control of the land that Moscow’s army had taken. He claimed that “from our perspective, the notion that Ukraine can recapture something is nonsense.”

Trump’s attempted reconciliation, which included Vladimir Putin and him welcoming him to a summit in Alaska last month, was scorned by the Kremlin spokesman, who added that it had produced “close to zero” outcomes.

Europe is on high alert.

Trump had announced he was organizing direct talks between leaders after the summit in Alaska and meetings with Zelenskyy and prominent European leaders at the White House.

However, Zelenskyy and Putin haven’t shown any interest in meeting, and Moscow has only increased its airstrikes in Ukraine while frequently aiming at civilians in residential areas and violating eastern European airspace in various provocative ways.

Estonia reported last week that three Russian fighter jets had entered its airspace after 20 Russian drones had already entered Poland’s, igniting fears among the NATO member states.

Russia was informed of NATO’s actions on Tuesday, reminding the nation of its “ironclad” adhersion to Article 5 of the founding treaty, which “commits all member states to mutual defense in the event of an attack on any one of them.”

A military aircraft carrying Defence Minister Margarita Robles was reported to have experienced a GPS “disturbance” on Wednesday while traveling to Lithuania from Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave.

No more details were provided.

The incident follows a similar incident that occurred at the end of last month when a plane’s GPS system was jammed while traveling to Bulgaria.

Bulgarian authorities suspected the incident was the result of Russian interference, according to an EU spokesman at the time.

Ukraine’s oil and gas infrastructure is at risk.

According to the regional governor, Ukraine launched a drone strike on the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat petrochemical plant in the Bashkortostan region of central Russia on Wednesday.

The strike, which sparked a fire, was the second consecutive week of an unprecedented attack on a significant industrial site in the Russian region. Ukraine attacked the&nbsp, a similar complex that is owned by Gazprom, last week.

BBC star Jamie Laing says ‘I’m sorry’ after snubbing Spencer Matthews

Spencer Matthews and Jamie Laing were close friends on Made in Chelsea but drifted apart as a seemingly mysterious rift developed between the two

Jamie Laing said “I’m sorry” after Spencer Matthews revealed he was left “hurt” and “confused” when he was left off the guestlist at Jamie’s wedding. The duo had forged a tight bond during their stint on Made in Chelsea, with Jamie even serving as officiant at Spencer’s televised wedding ceremony.

However, when Jamie wed Sophie Habboo in London in 2023, a month prior to their second Spanish ceremony, Spencer was notably absent from the guest list. Spencer has previously confessed he felt “p****d off” about missing out on the celebrations.

The pair have now had a heart-to-heart about what went wrong as their friendship began to deteriorate, reports the Manchester Evening News.

The rift even resulted in endurance athlete Spencer skipping Jamie’s Ultra Marathon challenge, which saw him trek from London to Manchester for Comic Relief.

Speaking on Jamie’s Great Company podcast, Spencer confessed that being left off the wedding guest list “hurt” him deeply. He revealed: “I found it pretty confusing. I was pretty hurt by that and I tried to brush that under the table and I’m sure it wasn’t malicious from you.”

The 37-year-old discovered Jamie’s London nuptials after his wife Vogue showed him a newspaper piece about it.

He explained: “I think we had had some conversation and you said it’s not really a friends thing, it’s like a small family thing, and there were loads of friends there.

“I remember thinking, ‘What have I done’ or like, ‘What have I done to annoy him’, and Vogue was like, ‘It’s pretty weird that you wouldn’t be invited to that’, and I just thought, ‘It is a real shame that I wasn’t invited to that’.”

Spencer admitted that he initially tried to “brush it off”, but soon realised the snub “did matter” to him. Jamie, 36, then revealed the “true reason” for not inviting Spencer was due to his wife Sophie’s anxiety.

He elaborated: “The true reason for it was this, during the wedding Soph was very anxious and having a really tough time with anxiety around getting married, and I’d put her doing this podcast all about the wedding and she had said to me before, ‘I just want to get married with my feet in the sand. I don’t want all of this, you want all of this Jamie’.”

Jamie further explained that he was concerned that Spencer, who had declined an invitation to his stag-do, might not “want to come” to the ceremony and feared it would be “weird”. This led him to decide against inviting his fellow Made in Chelsea star.

Spencer, who has struggled with alcoholism, expressed that he would have “loved” to attend the ceremony but acknowledged that stag-dos “aren’t for me”. Jamie suggested that Spencer missing the stag-do could have also spared him the dilemma of whether or not to drink.

Despite everything, Jamie did apologise to Spencer. He confessed: “I think, firstly the biggest mistake I made is not communicating with you, and I was very selfish, just focusing on my own emotions, and I’ve said this before, I’m sorry that happened and if I could take it back…and even Sophie today says it’s really bad.”

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WHO debunks Trump claim on autism link to paracetamol during pregnancy

Donald Trump’s assertion that there might be a connection between autism and taking paracetamol while pregnant has been refuted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The organization stated in a statement on Wednesday that there was “currently no conclusive scientific evidence” linking the condition to the well-known painkiller.

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Over the past ten years, extensive research has been conducted, including extensive studies looking at the connections between autism and consuming acetaminophen [also known as paracetamol] during pregnancy. No consistent association has been established at this time, it said.

WHO advises all women to continue to consult with their doctors or health professionals, who can assess individual circumstances and prescribe the appropriate medications, the statement continued.

In a press conference on Monday, Trump made a connection between using paracetamol while pregnant and getting vaccine for children.

Don’t take Tylenol, just like I want to say it. Trump, who uses the paracetamol brand name in the US, said, “Don’t take it.”

He said, “Other things that we recommend, or I’ll say the same thing, is… don’t let them pump your baby up with the largest pile of stuff you’ve ever seen in your life,” making reference to vaccines.

Leucovorin, a type of vitamin B9, was suggested as a treatment for autism symptoms by the president’s team.

Health organizations, however, condemned Trump’s unanticipated announcement.

The Coalition of Autism Scientists stated in a statement that “the data presented do not support the theory that leucovorin and Tylenol cause autism and are a cure, and only stoke fear and falsely suggest hope when there is no simple answer.”

However, Trump, who made the announcement while speaking with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a staunch critic of vaccines, demanded that the link between autism and vaccines be revisited, a claim that medical experts have repeatedly refuted.

Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, said in a statement that it “strongly” disagreed with Trump’s announcement.

We think that scientific research that is reliable and conclusive shows that acetaminophen does not cause autism. We firmly disagree with any alternative suggestions, and we are particularly concerned about the health risks that this poses for expecting mothers and parents, Kenvue said.

Reiss outlet sale slashes price of autumn staples – including Cat Deeley’s dress

Enjoy huge savings on the brand loved by TV stars Cat Deeley, Amanda Holden and Kate Garraway

Reiss’ outlet sale has begun with massive discounts on thousands of items – which include a dress that Cat Deeley wore on This Morning. The ITV presenter, 48, is consistently praised for her chic style when she shares her latest outfits to social media.

One look that Cat wore has been majorly slashed in price on the Reiss website. The piece is already selling fast, with sizes four, eight and 10 already sold out, so fashion fans will need to be quick.

The bubble-hem mini dress in navy has been reduced from £198 down to £98. But there are plenty of other deals shoppers can snap up in the Reiss outlet sale.

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Casey Draped Jersey Midi Dress – now £42, was £158

Nothing says autumn more to us than warm colours like camel. With a roll-neck design, the Casey dress features asymmetric draping that gathers at the side, forming ripples that cascade into its jersey material.

A side slit flows through the skirt to enhance movement. It’s just the thing to pair with some knee-high boots.

For those wanting a wider colour range, H&M’s Gathered Turtleneck Dress (£21.99) comes in brown, black or dark grey-marl. One shopper said the dress looks ‘a lot more expensive than the price’, but someone else found the material ‘too thin’.

Belinda Bubble-Hem Mini Dress – now £98, was £198

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Everyone needs a mini dress in their wardrobe and this Reiss option is ideal for all seasons. Great for dressing up or down, the bubble-hem style could be worn with a pair of strappy high heels, or some ankle boots and a leather jacket as the temperatures dip.

The figure-hugging dress is crafted from 100% cotton. It also has a voluminous bubble hem.

If shoppers are looking for something similar at a lower price, the Glamorous Knit High Neck Mini Dress (now £16.66) is a lovely option. The navy frock is still available in sizes 10-16 on ASOS – and the price has been cut by more than half in the sale.

Anais Satin Drape Lace-Trim Dress – now £88, was £180

Another must-have that fashion fans need this season is a satin dress. The Anais Satin Drape Lace-Trim Dress is an effortlessly elegant piece that will certainly have people doing a double take.

The stunning mocha-brown colourway is now down to £88. It’s fitted through the body, with a gentle tuck at the waist that falls into to an asymmetric midi skirt.

Alternatively, the £28 Satin Boat Neck Midaxi Dress from PrettyLittleThing is a great choice for those on a budget. Shoppers will have to be quick as sizes are selling out fast.

Molly Oversized Puffer Jacket – now £178, was £395

With the weather getting cooler, this Molly Oversized Puffer Jacket is the perfect layer to wear on those chilly autumn mornings. Not only does it offer a water-repellent finish, but it is also filled with warming down.

The cosy coat has a massive £217 off its original price. Customers can still get their hands on it in most sizes.

This lightweight jacket from the M&S Collection provides a similar look, but costs less. The Thermowarmth Hooded Puffer comes in at £46, with sizes ranging from six to 24.

Alex Cross Neck Textured Top – now £48, was £98

Knitted tops are another great way to keep cosy during the cooler months, and this cross-neck style has been given a major discount. The Alex top comes in either black or chocolate colourways, with both options reduced by almost 50 per cent.

The versatile piece is a sleeveless style with a crossover neckline. Its stretchy knit material is designed to “contour the body”.

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Elsewhere, Mango has slashed the price of this tailored top. The halterneck design has been reduced to £17.99, down from £29.99.

Chile’s president draws parallel between Gaza and Holocaust at UNGA

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Gabriel Boric, president of Chile, claimed that Israel’s occupation of Gaza was comparable to the Holocaust’s persecution of Jews. Boric demanded that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be brought before an international court during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.