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Ukraine invasion
Wednesday
1 June 2022
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A young girl jumps over a crater in Slovyansk 
A Russian serviceman in the port of Mariupol 
A woman outside her damaged apartment building in Slovyansk 
An elderly patient is carried onto a train in Pokrovsk 
A woman prepares to leave Russian-occupied Kupiansk Mayor of besieged city says Russian forces advancing ‘block by block’; Gazprom halts gas flows to companies in three western European countries -
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People under constant fire in southern city of Mykolaiv say they can beat Russia with more help
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Headlines
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Service for Amerie Jo Garza took place in afternoon and a second scheduled for the evening as 11 funerals planned for this week -
Michael Sussmann’s case is first courtroom test of special counsel John Durham’s inquiry into FBI’s Trump-Russia ties investigation
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Young fans peer through the gates while K-pop sensations meet the president and address the press -
Genetic testing has determined a single 4,500-year-old seagrass may have spread over 200 sq km of underwater seafloor – about 20,000 football fields -
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US president welcomes New Zealand’s PM to Oval Office and speaks of devastation caused by mass shootings -
Group of city council members seeks to protect patients from criminal prosecution if supreme court ends abortion rights -
First lady tells Harper’s Bazaar she settles disagreements with president by text and stresses need for independence to daughters -
Lia Thomas, who became the first transgender swimmer to win a major US college title, has pushed back against criticism that she had an unfair advantage
Spotlight
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When she was only 17, the Canadian singer’s debut album wowed the world. Now, as Let Go hits its 20th anniversary, its pop-punk anthems are finding new life thanks to TikTok -
The 13-times winner beat last year’s defending champion in a match that went into the small hours of the Paris morning -
She wore soup-can bras, made an explicit film with Man Ray – and may have inspired Marcel Duchamp’s upturned urinal. We explore a thrilling show celebrating the pacy life of ‘The Baroness’
newsletter treat
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Baby boomers were complicit in the decay of our civic life and cultural fabric – and we must play a serious role in fixing it -
Like others ashamed by the invasion of Ukraine, I have left Russia, my home, says writer Ivan Philippov
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After taking my daughter to the paediatrician, I was left wondering if I want to raise her in a country obsessed with the right to own deadly weapons, says Arwa Mahdawi -
I was so excited when eBay started, until I realised no one wanted my stuff – so why do I feel so emotional about this sudden flood of unexpected interest, asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
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Rolling report: Join our team of writers as the quarter-finals get under way at Roland Garros
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The Giants manager boycotted the national anthem after recent mass shootings. He is somewhat of a rarity in baseball, a sport not noted for its progressive values
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Coco Gauff moved into her first grand slam semi-final at the French Open after a 7-5, 6-2 win over Sloane Stephens -
Rush to instant judgment during the chaos in Paris instead of waiting for the facts was shocking from those responsible
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Why this report? Why now? Why did I get all those rolling eye emoji text messages? -
UK scientists say carbon capture is ‘hard and expensive’ and focus must be on reducing emissions -
Some conservationists think we should encourage hybridisation to protect animals, but might it be better to tackle the climate emergency’s root causes?
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Six former models have alleged sexual abuse against the fashion agent Jean-Luc Brunel. Lucy Osborne investigates how the industry failed victims of abuse
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An overstuffed season of fact-based dramas, from Winning Time to Under the Banner of Heaven to The Staircase, has been more miss than hit -
2 out of 5 stars.
Johnny Rotten is the Artful Dodger crossed with an animated rodent in Boyle’s frustrating series that feels so cartoonish it falls totally flat
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The Minneapolis murder led to protests and calls for structural change but a new documentary shows that the journey to racial equality remains long -
5 out of 5 stars.
Pickpocket review Existential thrills in Robert Bresson’s study of a thief’s progress
5 out of 5 stars.Bresson’s 1959 film about a misfit who dreams of rising above conventional morals is a brilliant example of the cinema of ideas -
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I have slept with men and women, but have only had one orgasm. I like the idea of sex but don’t enjoy it in the moment. What’s going on? -
From footballer Jake Daniels coming out to trans actor Yasmin Finney being cast in Doctor Who, it feels like there has been a turning point in Generation Z’s queer experience. But how much have things really changed?
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A spicy Japanese take on a classic chicken dish. By Nigel Slater -
Ever wondered what to make for dinner when it’s too hot to stand in front of the hob? -
If you can’t spare a week to walk Britain’s mountain trails, coastal tracks and riverside paths, head for these expert-picked highlights -
A well-organised wardrobe saves time and stress when getting dressed, and can help cut down on dry-cleaning bills and time spent ironing too
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Recent revelations that Manchin quietly made millions from his coal business could come back to haunt him as he eyes a run for re-election -
Jason Selvig addresses Houston convention to sarcastically praise gun group CEO’s response to a litany of mass shootings
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At least nine people died and more than 60 injured in incidents in which four or more people were shot or killed -
The authorised charges relate to alleged attacks in London and Gloucestershire between 2005 and 2013 -
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Sense of crisis deepens in No 10 as speculation mounts about no-confidence vote in prime minister -
African Union chair calls on EU leaders to do all they can to release grain stocks amid ‘perfect storm’ for global supply chain
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Justin Welby made comment about the duke as he asked public to be more ‘open and forgiving’ -
Policy aims to stem record number of overdose deaths by easing a fear of arrest by those who need help -
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