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André Rhoden-PaulandBBC VerifyReutersVenezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores have been capturedThe US has captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro after a large scale strike on the South American country, US President Donald Trump has said. Trump said Venezuela’s left-wing president and his wife were flown out of the country in a military operation in conjunction with US law enforcement. They have been charged with drug and weapons offences in New York. It comes after explosions were reported across the capital Caracas in the early hours of Saturday morning, including at military bases. The Venezuelan government has since demanded…
Fabrizio Romano has exposed reports suggesting Liverpool are ‘about to finalise’ a £40m transfer to sign a new centre-back this month. Liverpool made a statement in this summer’s transfer window, spending over £400m on signings after clinching their 20th Premier League title. Despite this, the Reds have gone backwards this season as they appear to have made too many changes in a single window, while most of their new signings and other key players have struggled. Head coach Arne Slot has also come under immense scrutiny as Liverpool went on a dismal run of nine losses in 12 games, but…
I evaluated many newcomers this year, virtually all of which were a whacking great SUV, a life-complicating EV or a combination of both. Consequently the car that I enjoyed far above all others in 2025 wasn’t at all innovative or even new: it was a small, modestly sporty, petrol-powered hatchback of a variety that has been familiar for two decades now. The BMW 1 Series has accrued an unfortunate reputation or three in that time, stemming from its engineering compromises and certain groups of customers, but in today’s context it suddenly seems fabulous – to me, at least. Its dimensions…
You might recognize Bosch as a home appliance name (thanks to its partnership with Siemens), but the German multinational brand’s core business is really about providing the underlying technology and engineering that powers cars, homes and factories around the world. That focus is reflected at CES 2026, where much of what Bosch is unveiling is intended to be licensed to other companies rather than sold as Bosch-branded products on store shelves.Case in point is Bosch’s automotive plans at CES. The company is showcasing what it calls “AI in the car,” or more specifically, in the cockpit of the car. “Bosch’s…
A Kenyan elephant believed to have been one of Africa’s largest male tuskers has died of old age.The pachyderm, fondly known as Craig, died of natural causes on Saturday morning at Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, conservationists confirmed.”Craig had just turned 54 years old. He led a long life and no doubt fathered many calves,” said the Amboseli Trust for Elephants in its farewell message.Famed for his long tusks, Craig the elephant was a major attraction at the park near the Tanzanian border. In 2021, he was named an ambassador for the popular Kenyan lager brand Tusker – a…
Pundit Alan Shearer has hit out at “bonkers” Chelsea after they parted company with Enzo Maresca, while he has sent a warning to Liam Rosenior. The Blues are looking to appoint a new head coach after parting company with Maresca on Thursday morning. Chelsea are currently on a dire run of one win in seven Premier League matches, while Maresca complicated his situation by publicly hitting out at club chiefs over an alleged lack of support. He has also been linked with a move to Manchester City to replace Pep Guardiola. Maresca has left with Chelsea in a decent position…
Volkswagen has unveiled the interior of the new ID Polo ahead of the electric supermini’s launch later this year, showcasing the increased provision of physical buttons for key functions. The supermini is the firm’s vital new offering in the sub-£22,000 electric car category. It is also the first model to encompass the brand’s new design language under the leadership of Andreas Mindt, who has vowed to expand the use of switchgear as a result of customer feedback. The ID Polo was previewed in 2023 by the ID 2all concept and the production model’s interior closely resembles that car’s, with what VW designers…
Police have identified the first four bodies of people who were killed in a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Eve.The bodies of two Swiss women aged 21 and 16, and two Swiss men aged 18 and 16 have been returned to their families, police said.”Extensive” work from officers and the Institute of Forensic Medicine made the identifications possible, Valais cantonal police said in a statement, and work to identify the remaining victims continues.The blaze at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 119 others, officials have said. With many of the…
Manchester United head of recruitment Christopher Vivell has reportedly ‘privately’ hit out at head coach Ruben Amorim over his tactics. Amorim has come under intense scrutiny after Man Utd were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against rock-bottom Wolves in midweek. Under the head coach, Man Utd have improved this season as they are in contention for Champions League qualification, though this is largely thanks to their positive recruitment in the summer. The Red Devils offloaded most of their dead wood in the summer, while new signings Senne Lammens, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have made a huge impact. However,…
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women’s toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.A record 73 women were elected into the 465-seat Lower House in October 2024, exceeding the previous high of 54 in 2009.One opposition lawmaker, Yasuko Komiyama, said there were often “long queues in front of the restroom… before plenary sessions start”, and quoted another MP who said she had “given up” going to the toilet before a session began. There is one female toilet with two cubicles near the plenary chamber, though the…