North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link with the construction of a bridge over a border river hailed as a major development which will further expand their ties.

It will give the US access to Ukraine’s valuable rare earth minerals while providing Kyiv a measure of assurance about continued American support.

The Met Office has said Thursday (May 1) is expected to be the hottest day of 2025, so far, with temperatures to reach 30C in some parts.

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