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The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK’s asylum rules announced in November.Fast-track visa processes will no longer apply to people from the country, while the Home Office said VIPs and politicians would no longer get preferential treatment when coming to the UK.Meanwhile, the Home Office said Angola and Namibia had agreed to step up efforts to take…
On a day of draws, it was Arsenal who ended up the big winners. Manchester City’s baffling decision to approach the second half of their game against crisis-addled Chelsea with all the vim and vigour of Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur bit them on the bum at the last as Enzo Fernandez’s three-putt equaliser drew wild celebrations from the travelling fans but surely even bigger ones in north London. There was always something puzzling about the sheer physics of how and why Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League had ever been reduced to a mere two points. It…
AMD is kicking off CES 2026 on Monday, where it’ll cover its latest AI developments and perhaps show off its newest Ryzen chips. The company will outline the full scope of its vision for AI implementations across the full spectrum of consumer and enterprise applications. The presentation — which is the lead keynote for CES 2026 — will be led by CEO Dr. Lisa Su.We’ll tell you how to tune in to the livestream and what else you can expect to see.How to watch AMD’s keynote liveDr. Su will deliver a keynote speech from the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian…
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent, Crans MontanaReutersLaetitia Brodard, whose teenage son Arthur died in the fire, was comforted by friendsIn the snow-dusted street outside St Christopher’s Church, hundreds joined a special Sunday Mass for the victims of the fire that tore through Le Constellation bar on New Year’s Eve.Many hugged each other, crying quietly, as they remembered the dozens killed and those still in hospital with severe burns, fighting for their lives.During the service, several in the crowd fainted and fell to the ground, overcome.All 40 of the dead have now been identified, although not named publicly. Their bodies…
Kate WhannelPolitical reporterBBC’It feels like somewhere we’re not supposed to be,’ says Libby Robinson, an NHS apprentice visiting Parliament with dairy farm worker Renton FewsterIt is a beautiful winter’s day in central London, with plenty of festive attractions open to tempt visitors and tourists.Yet on this Thursday morning, around a dozen people have chosen to spend their free time watching MPs in the House of Commons public gallery instead. For Taiwanese student Yinwen Yeh and her mother Karen Fan, it is the result of a diary mix-up.They had booked the full tour of Parliament but turned up on the wrong…
Cole Palmer has scored at least one Premier League goal against every member of the Big Six, and might catch Eden Hazard soon. From the obvious Hazard to the slightly more obscure Alex and Ross Barkley, here is every player to have scored for Chelsea in Premier League matches against Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham since the start of the 2010/11 season – the first in which they comprised the top six. We have even broken it down into goals against each opponent before confirming the overall totals. These numbers are accurate as of the last Chelsea game…
Belkin has announced a plug-and-play casting system at CES 2026 that allows for screen sharing from a laptop, tablet or smartphone to another display without Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The $150 ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter comes with a USB-C transmitter dongle and a USB-A to HDMI receiver that can be connected to a TV, monitor or projector to wirelessly cast over a range of up to 131 feet (40 meters). Belkin’s ConnectAir Wireless USB-C transmitter and HDMI receiver (Belkin) The ConnectAir Wireless casts in 1080p at 60Hz, with latency under 80ms according to Belkin. It’s compatible with USB-C devices that…
Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded For months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s every move. A small team, including one source within the Venezuelan government, had been observing where the 63-year-old slept, what he ate, what he wore and even, according to top military officials, “his pets”. Then, in early December, a planned mission dubbed “Operation Absolute Resolve” was finalised. It was the result of months of meticulous planning and rehearsals, which even included elite US troops creating an exact full-size replica of Maduro’s Caracas safe house to practise their entry routes. The plan…
More than 30 new laws have been passed in Parliament this year, from the Great British Energy Act to the Employment Rights Act. House of Commons Among the slew of legislation, there have been new laws which have grabbed attention and prompted controversy. But there are some lesser-known bits of legislation that passed this year, that might also have an impact on your life. New protections for llamas vulnerable to dog attacks Getty Images Alpacas and llamas have been given new protection from dogs, which may be off the lead, attacking them. The furry creatures, best described as looking like…
Erling Haaland is rapidly closing in on Kevin de Bruyne for Manchester City Premier League goals against the Big Six, with an obvious leader in front. The podium positions are pretty obvious but there is room for legends such as Jesus Navas and Martin Demichelis, as well as the rogue inclusion of some fella called Frank Lampard. They are among this list of every player to have scored for Manchester City in Premier League matches against Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham since the start of the 2010/11 season – the first in which they comprised the top six.…