Author: Trendici

Belkin just introduced the appropriately-named Charging Case Pro for Nintendo Switch 2 at CES. This is a high-end charging case specifically designed for Nintendo’s latest console.The 10,000mAh power bank delivers up to 30W of fast charging, which is a decent enough metric. I’m more excited, however, about the bells and whistles. The Charging Case Pro boasts an LCD screen on the exterior, making it easy to keep track of remaining battery life. It also doubles as a tabletop stand, which is always nice. The built-in Switch 2 stand is better than what we got , but it’s still not the…

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Aleks PhillipsandNikos PapanikolaouGetty ImagesThessaloniki Airport closed entirely after air traffic communication was knock outThousands of passengers are stranded across Europe after a communications failure forced Greece to close its airspace, causing widespread cancellations and delays.Officials are working to understand why radio communications were disrupted on Sunday morning, prompting the temporary suspension of arrivals and departures.Some departures have since been allowed to resume – though inbound flights are still being told to divert or return to their point of origin. Athens’ main airport is among the worst affected, while Thessaloniki airport has closed entirely.The timing of the disruption has raised fears…

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Getty ImagesScotland and Wales, were satisfied with the devolution settlement, which had lanced the boil of separatism.Tony Blair believed his Labour government had defeated the threat of a breakup of the UK by delivering devolution to Wales and Scotland, newly released documents reveal.Rejecting calls in 2004 for the then-Welsh Assembly to have full law-making powers, he said voters in Wales and Scotland had “no appetite” for more powers and that his government had “lanced the boil of separatism”.The then-prime minister made the comments during a significant government cabinet discussion on further devolution for Wales – the minutes of which have…

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A philosophical question emerged during the latest misery Spurs inflicted upon their fans in what is already looking like a dreary waste of everyone’s time. At Brentford in the week, Spurs started slowly, remained tethered in second gear, never got going at all, and finished the game as slowly as they started it. They got a point out of it because Brentford decided to start 2026 in much the same way. Obviously, that was quite bad from Spurs. But in a way isn’t it even worse to spend 45 minutes pointedly not doing that – to spend the whole first…

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Jeremy BowenInternational editorEPATrump’s action in Venezuela may point to months of global turbulenceWith the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump has demonstrated more powerfully than ever his belief in the power of his will, backed by raw US military force. On his orders the US has Maduro behind bars and now will “run” Venezuela.The US president made the announcement in a remarkable news conference with enormous implications for US foreign policy worldwide at his Florida club and residence, Mar-a-Lago. Trump said the US would be in charge in Venezuela “until such time as we can do a safe,…

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Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesRoman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government in March 2022Labour has criticised Conservative shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson for acting as a lawyer for sanctioned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.Justice Minister Jake Richards said it was “indefensible” for him to retain his position on the Tory frontbench while also representing Mr Abramovich, arguing it risked a conflict of interest.The Conservatives said the comments were “pure politics” and a “baseless smear”, adding that “barristers act for clients, not causes”.Lord Wolfson is part of the legal team representing the former owner of Chelsea Football Club in his court battle…

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Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has insisted that he will be a “manager, not coach” at Old Trafford as promised on his arrival at Old Trafford. The Red Devils continued their inconsistent form on Sunday with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United at Elland Road. A clinical Matheus Cunha finish got Man Utd back on level terms on 65 minutes, just three minutes after Leeds attacker Brenden Aaronson took advantage of an Ayden Heaven mistake to give the Yorkshire side the lead. Man Utd are somehow fifth in the Premier League table despite winning just three of their last 11 matches…

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Govee, which makes some of the more unique and interesting smart lighting products, has a new batch at CES 2026. That includes two ceiling lights (one of which simulates a skylight) and a floor lamp that supports trillions of colors.Govee describes the new Ceiling Light Ultra as “the industry’s first ceiling light designed as a true creative canvas.” It uses 616 individually controlled LEDs (the highest in its class, according to Govee) to provide that level of detail. Using the Govee app, you can design visuals for it “with up to eight distinct layers of motion, color and shapes.”Govee Ceiling…

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The charity Brigitte Bardot established has issued a warning about “scam” merchandise purporting to fund its work following the French actress’s death.The Brigitte Bardot Foundation said it was aware of “crude fabrications” being advertised online alongside claims the proceeds will go to the animal welfare charity.It threatened to take legal action against anyone taking part in “these alleged illegal fundraising efforts”, stating: “Everyone is asked to respect the memory of the deceased.”Bardot died aged 91 last Sunday. After revolutionising 1950s French cinema and becoming a symbol of sexual liberation, she quit acting to devote her life to animals.But the actress-turned-activist…

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Laura KuenssbergSunday with Laura KuenssbergBBC”I’ll be sitting in this seat by 2027,” Sir Keir Starmer told me, cracking a gag that if our conversation went well he would invite us into Downing Street to talk to us next year too.There is never truly time off for prime ministers. In the hour before we sat down to speak, Sir Keir had been on the phone to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, and trying to work out what on earth had happened in Venezuela where his big political chum, US President Donald Trump, had just attacked and captured its leader, Nicolás Maduro.By the time…

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