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The Guardian's front page highlights the ongoing war in Ukraine with reports on Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and the impact on the population. Other prominent stories include a dangerous TikTok trend leading to a fatal crash in Ireland, and a Russian arms cache discovered in Germany possibly…

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Ukraine War: Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv as Casualties Mount ↗

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As Russian missiles continue to strike Kyiv, casualties are rising and the morale of the Ukrainian people is darkening. Ukraine's military is facing a shortage of US Patriot interceptors to defend against ballistic attacks, which the capital's mayor states are aimed at destroying morale.

Deadly TikTok Motorway Trend Horrifies Ireland ↗

Social media platforms are facing public backlash following a fatal crash involving teenagers who were filming themselves driving on the wrong side of the motorway, highlighting a dangerous trend tied to social media likes.

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