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Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators are meeting in Abu Dhabi today for the first trilateral talks since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.But there are hurdles to overcome before any peace deal can be agreed, as the BBC’s Joe Inwood explains.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has struggled to “make a case” for Man Utd beating the Gunners this weekend despite the Red Devils impressive win over Man City. Man Utd got off to the perfect start under interim boss Michael Carrick last Saturday as they beat arch-rivals Man City 2-0 in a match they could have won by more. The Red Devils moved up to fifth in the Premier League but remain 15 points behind Arsenal, who are the current leaders, with Mikel Arteta’s side seven points ahead of nearest rivals Man City and Aston Villa. Man Utd travel to the…
When reviewing hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), we focus on the seamlessness of the technology. The best hybrids offer good levels of efficiency, while hiding the complexity of their powertrains with a seamless transition between the electric motor and engine.Here’s what we assessed:1. Efficiency and real-world range For PHEVs, we tested the electric-only range against official WLTP claims to see how many miles they actually cover. For self-charging hybrids, we measured MPG across varied routes – urban stop-start, rural A-roads, and motorways – to ensure they deliver genuine fuel savings over a standard petrol car.2. Powertrain refinement We evaluated the transition between…
Image: Cymbio Agentic commerce is all the rage and PayPal wants to be part of the action. The fintech titan says it has reached an agreement to acquire Tel Aviv-based Cymbio, a multi-channel commerce platform designed to help brands sell across AI-powered shopping environments and traditional e-commerce channels. The move is aimed at strengthening PayPal’s “agentic commerce” strategy—tools that let merchants make their product catalogs easier to surface, purchase, and fulfill in emerging AI shopping assistants such as Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending customary closing conditions. Financial terms…
MicroSD Express cards are still a little hard to find, considering they’re pretty new and only really started becoming popular last year once the Switch 2 came out. These upgraded versions of microSD cards are the only ones compatible with the Switch 2 for expanding its storage, so if you’re already starting to feel the crunch on your console, it’s worth picking one up. Samsung’s P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now — you can grab the 512GB version of $80, which is 33 percent off and one of the best prices we’ve seen.SamsungGet it now for 33…
Vampire Survivors took the gaming world by storm in 2022, thanks to its extremely effective hook, absurdly approachable gameplay, and a ridiculously low cost of entry. Though many games have borrowed elements from Vampire Survivors to great effect, fans of the genre have been waiting for a Survivors developer Poncle’s next game. In November of last year, we learned of Vampire Crawlers, a spin-off title from Poncle that is a deck-building dungeon crawler. Today, we received more information about the anticipated spin-off title.Described by Poncle as a “turboturn deckbuilder,” Vampire Crawlers attempts to deliver turn-based combat without the trademark waiting.…
Nawal Al-MaghafiSenior international investigations correspondent, YemenLiam weir / BBCOne of the sites had several shipping containers with little ventilation, where detainees said up to 60 men were heldThe BBC has been given access to detention facilities on former United Arab Emirates military bases in Yemen, confirming long-standing allegations of a network of secret prisons run by the UAE and forces allied to it in Yemen’s decade-long civil war.One former detainee told the BBC he had been beaten and sexually abused at one of the sites.We saw cells at two bases in the south of the country, including shipping containers with…
Sarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondent , KyivGetty ImagesUkraine wants peace more than anyone in this processNegotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the US are due to meet in Abu Dhabi for their first trilateral talks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Senior officials from all three nations are involved, but it is unclear whether they will be in the same room together at any point. And whilst the talks take a new format, the core differences remain the same.The stakes are high, but expectations are limited.Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal in Ukraine – the one he promised…
Man Utd have been given the green light by Federico Valverde to negotiate his exit from Real Madrid as Jurgen Klopp wants him out, according to reports. The Red Devils spent over £200m on five new signings in the summer transfer window as INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritised the club’s attack. Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko all arrived at Old Trafford in big-money deals after only four Premier League clubs scored fewer goals than Man Utd in the 2024/25 season. However, there were expectations among the fanbase that Man Utd would also strengthen their midfield, which was…
Do you own a smart fridge? The probable answer is no, you don’t. In fact you’re twice as likely to have no idea what a smart home appliance is than be one of three in 100 people in the UK who own one. Smart appliances are those that are in some way connected to the internet or a home network. From a chiller perspective, this means your fridge will turn from a machine that keeps your food cold and has a little light that comes on when the door opens into something so much more useful like… well, honestly, it’s…