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Daily Express

May 2026

Russia ‘abducting children and training them to fight on frontline'

The Ukrainian leader made the claim in a recent interview where he outlined how Russian soldiers were, under orders from Vladimir Putin, kidnapping the children and turning them against their home country

John Healeydefence Secretary
Ukrainians continue to fight with huge courage and defiance — civilians and military alike. Ukrainian forces are not just holding the line — they are pushing it back, making gains across the front."
Volodymyr ZelenskyycBS News,
When these children grow up, they push these boys to the battlefield."

Labour civil war explodes as Wes Streeting fires shot at Rachel Reeves

Yes. I think that’s probably where Ed will get to. When he makes a decision, I’d be surprised if that wasn’t the case”.
Now, it’s a fair point of debate to say maybe we should expand that or do something with it, but like every other call for a tax change, there’s a cost to these things. You have to net these things off.”

Soccer Aid interrupted as Disney legend drops swear word live on air

Dermot O'Learyenglish television presenter
And he [Allen] just called me a 'he'
We're going to drop the ball for the kick off and we're going to raise money for Soccer Aid."
We don't know, I'm just b****ing about penalty shots."
Danny DyereastEnders icon
A couple... Rub my head again! Good luck!"
Excuse me, we're live on air
Tim Allenthe moment
Wow that was awful fair play to GK for keeping that kind of together."
Love Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on Soccer Aid... Tom Hanks and Tim Allen just casually there."
GK Barry interviewing Tom Hanks. Something I didn't think I'd see ever let alone in 2026."

Underrated 'masterpiece' war film with 82% on Rotten Tomatoes on Prime

Failed to amaze me as why this had no Oscar nominations? This is a brilliant film, A masterpiece!!"
I must have watched this movie more than 10 times and every time I have started liking it even more. First half hour of the movie is as stunning (or horrifying) as can be for a war movie, with young soldiers just out of their teens, moving towards an unknown destination, unaware of their fate/destiny, most of the times even unaware of the cause they are fighting for, forced to fight an enemy with superior arms."
Enemy at the Gates has at the very least boosted the number of my students who drop by the office to ask questions about Stalingrad. I only wish it had done a better job of giving them good answers."

Woman died after attempting to save dog from drowning in sea

A woman has died and a man has been left in a critical condition after the pair got into difficulty while attempting to rescue their dog from the sea

Enquiries to identify her next of kin are ongoing."
Shortly after 8:31pm yesterday, we were contacted by the ambulance service to inform us they were treating two people after they had been recovered from the sea in Thornton Cleveleys by HM Coastguard.... Our
The dog was recovered safe and well,

Nuclear meltdown warning after latest drone strike on Ukraine plant: 'Playing with fire'

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed “serious concern” following Moscow’s accusation that Ukrainian forces launched the drone, which allegedly struck a turbine building and punched a hole in its wall

Rafael GrossiiAEA Director General
Attacking nuclear sites is like playing with fire,
Reports circulated by occupation-controlled resources claiming that Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck facilities at the ZNPP are another attempt to discredit Ukraine and conceal Russia’s own criminal actions.”

Rachel Reeves deals massive blow to 3 million Britons with pensions raid

The data, released via a Freedom of Information request submitted by former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb, expose the wide-reaching impact of the policy announced in the Chancellor’s second Budget

Ronald LaPread dead: Commodores co-founder dies as daughter shares heartbroken news

His devastated daughter, Soraya, confirmed the tragic news in a post on social media on Saturday (May 30)

'Masterpiece' 1962 war film is 'best ever made'

As close to perfect as a film can be. They don't make them like this anymore.”
You don't just feel the weight of the movie, but that of the entire production behind it. It's like you can almost hear the sand grinding up the equipment, smell the sweat of everyone involved and feel the long hours under the scorching sun. This is one for the ages.”
Best movie of all time. Cinematography is amazing. Acting is incredible. Screenplay is phenomenal. There were great movies before and there have been since. But this is the best of all time.”
Best film ever made. A visually breathtaking masterpiece of monumental scale, the film remains one of the greatest achievements in epic cinema.”

Sir Alex Ferguson savages Arsenal after PSG loss as Man Utd hero's private text leaks

Sir Alex Ferguson wasted no time in mocking Arsenal following their heartbreaking Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain

Nasser, this is Alex Ferguson. Well done, it was a tough night for you, but you were the team that played football. Enjoy your holidays, you deserve it.”

Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence hours after Hawkstone Choir steal BGT win

Simon Cowelljudge
That was incredible wasn't it? I was genuinely nervous. The girl on the door said, 'oh I'm not sure they're going to win', the odds were drifting, and I thought, no. These guys worked so hard, it's the best thing ever Simon, thank you for having them."... Well you've heard it from me, you've heard it from Jeremy, and yeah, they did deserve it,

Reform UK pledges to 'open the books' on grooming gang scandal and pur

In March, the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs formally started investigating the “sexual abuse and exploitation of children by grooming gangs across England and Wales”

Zia Yusufbritish businessman and politician, former chairman of the Reform UK
Reform will quadruple funding for dedicated police taskforces to hunt down all perpetrators and enablers of the grooming gangs and release all files and internal communications of councils, police and ministers to the public.”
There is nothing I would like more than to see criminal prosecutions of those senior public servants who in my opinion are responsible for this national shame, and the destruction of so many young lives — chief constables, council leaders, even home secretaries. When that happens, I will feel my work is done, but until then I will not rest