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Russia said Tuesday it had foiled an Anglo-Ukrainian plot to hijack a military jet carrying a hypersonic missile which they planned to take to Romania in a "large-scale provocation".

As one of his worthy foils, the elegantly deadpan Olivia Tweedy proved engaging and stylish.

He was assessed by a medic and wrapped in foil blankets then transported to a cafe in Arnside, Carnforth, where he was seen by North West Ambulance Service staff.

He struck the outside of the post in the opening stages and was later foiled one-on-one by Leno when should have doubled the lead.

Progressive voices have long been treated as punchlines, typically serving as foils to conservative voices on mainstream and cable news.