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US Senator Mark Kelly has sued Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing that the Pentagon illegally tried to demote him in retaliation for criticising the Trump administration.Kelly, a former Navy captain, attracted the ire of Hegseth and President Donald Trump after he filmed a video that told military personnel they could refuse unlawful orders.Trump accused Kelly of “sedition,” and Hegseth said he would open proceedings to lower Kelly’s retirement grade, which could result in a reduction in his pay.The actions violated Kelly’s right to free speech and due process, and did not follow proper military procedure, his case alleges. The Pentagon…
Ministers have refused to be drawn on the future of West Midlands Police’s chief constable, in the wake of a ban on Israeli football fans watching their team. An independent report commissioned by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood into the decision is expected this week, possibly today.The decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa in November was due to safety concerns, according to West Midlands Police. Home Office minister Alex Norris said ministers would wait for the report before making a judgment on “how to go forward” regarding Craig Guildford’s future.A report in The…
A transfer to Premier League side Arsenal now ‘awaits’ for Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler after Xabi Alonso was sacked, according to reports. The Gunners are having a great season with Mikel Arteta leading them to first position in the Premier League, while they beat Portsmouth 4-1 over the weekend to move into the fourth round of the FA Cup. Arsenal are 14 points clear of fourth-placed Liverpool and six points ahead of Manchester City and Aston Villa, who occupy second and third place respectively. Mikel Arteta was heavily backed in the summer transfer window as the Arsenal board gave him the…
Skoda’s new electric seven-seat SUV will be called the Peaq, reflecting its status as the Czech brand’s range-topping model. The new SUV will be revealed this summer, Skoda has confirmed, as a production-ready version of the bold Vision 7S concept from 2022. Expected to essentially serve as an electric equivalent to the Skoda Kodiaq, it will take on similarly sized seven-seat EVs like the Peugeot e-5008 and Mercedes-Benz GLB. The Peaq is expected to be Skoda’s most expensive model yet, commanding a premium over the five-seat Enyaq EV, which starts at just under £40,000 – but is likely to still be substantially cheaper than the likes of…
Image generated by Google Gemini Digital investment firm Betterment has fallen victim to a cunning social engineering attack that enabled cybercriminals to send fraudulent cryptocurrency promotions directly to customers through the company’s own communication systems. The breach occurred through a compromised third-party marketing platform, allowing attackers to impersonate the trusted financial service and potentially access sensitive customer information. Customers first received suspicious messages, promoting a fake “limited-time” cryptocurrency offer that promised to triple Bitcoin or Ethereum deposits sent to specified wallets. The scam specifically targeted recipients with requests to deposit $10,000 worth of cryptocurrency, using official-sounding language that mimicked Betterment’s…
Looking at the latest and greatest tech being showcased across the IT sector, it is easy to forget that most companies are not purchasing software and hardware because they want to, with IT systems being fundamental to the efficiency operations of every business. But not all IT leaders are fortunate enough to work in organisations where IT is afforded a top priority, which can lead to more reactive IT security measures and under-investment in technology infrastructure. Logistics firm Norsk Global, which is headquartered in Heathrow, previously took a reactive approach to cyber security and under-prioritised IT infrastructure investment. Norsk…
With the dominance of smart TVs, streaming sticks and boxes may seem redundant — but if your smart set is slow or has a frustrating user interface, a streaming device will let you bypass your TV’s built-in OS and use Google TV, Fire TV, Apple TV or something else instead. There are a lot of streaming gadgets out there, all with different operating systems, memory capacities, video resolutions and bonus features, such as headphone connections and ambient modes that fill your screen with stills when you’re not watching. We tested options from the major brands and broke down exactly what…
Sammy AwamiBBC Africa, KampalaAFP via Getty ImagesBackers of Yoweri Museveni are hoping for a seventh successive election victoryWhether decked in the bright yellow of the ruling party or donning the revolutionary red of the main opposition, young people are dominant among the foot soldiers of Uganda’s election campaign.In crowded public grounds and roadside gatherings, young supporters belting out party songs and filming events on their phones outnumber all others.Their opinions may be diametrically opposed but they are held with equivalent zeal.”Bobi Wine is a good guy. If he gets to power, I believe he will take the country to a…
A very cold start to 2025 and the growing power demands of data centres and cryptocurrencies saw US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years, a new analysis shows.Last year homes burned more gas for heating while the use of coal surged by 13% to meet rising electricity demands, the data finds.Although solar power also shot up last year, overall, greenhouse gas emissions went up by 2.4% after two years of decreases, outpacing the level of economic growth, according to estimates from the Rhodium Group.The authors say the policies of the Trump administration didn’t “meaningfully…
Everything you need to know – prediction, expected line-ups and how to watch – as Newcastle face Man City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, January 13.