Soldiers in Benin say they have seized power from President Talon
A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president. ⌘ Read more
England 2-0 down in Ashes after Gabba hammering
England’s Ashes hopes are all but over in fewer than six days of cricket after an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in the second Test at the Gabba. ⌘ Read more
Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says
A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans. ⌘ Read more
Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says
A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans. ⌘ Read more
Is Ruby Still a ‘Serious’ Programming Language?
Wired published an article by California-based writer/programmer Sheon Han arguing that Ruby “is not a serious programming language.”
Han believes that the world of programming has “moved on”, and “everything Ruby does, another language now does better, leaving it without a distinct niche.
Ruby is easy on the eyes. Its syntax is simple, free of semicolons or brackets. More s … ⌘ Read more
Staff and tourists among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire
Officials believe a gas canister explosion triggered the fire which tore through the busy nightlife venue. ⌘ Read more
Police did not mean to imply Jewish community supported Tel Aviv fan ban, force says
A West Midlands Police chief told MPs Jewish community members supported the ban on Maccabi fans. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian city hit by ‘massive’ strike as peace talks in US conclude
Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations. ⌘ Read more
England show welcome fight to thwart Australia
England finally demonstrated they can alter their approach by batting through the first session of day four of the second Ashes Test. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian city hit by ‘massive’ strike as peace talks in US conclude
Russia carried out strikes on Kremenchuk, while its defence ministry said it had shot down 77 Ukrainian drones in several locations. ⌘ Read more
The Papers: Starmer to ‘fight on’ and ‘Dad’s plea to Meghan’
A mix of stories leads Sunday front pages. ⌘ Read more
Staff and tourists among 25 killed in Goa nightclub fire
Officials believe a gas canister explosion triggered the fire which tore through the busy nightlife venue. ⌘ Read more
Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work
The government says it will fund training and work experience for 350,000 not in work or education. ⌘ Read more
At least 23 people killed in Goa nightclub fire, official says
The fire was caused by a gas cylinder exploding in the club’s kitchen, authorities say, with the nationalities of those killed not yet known. ⌘ Read more
The Papers: Starmer to ‘fight on’ and ‘Dad’s plea to Meghan’
A mix of stories leads Sunday front pages. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some. ⌘ Read more
‘Ketamine Queen’ spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC
A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case. ⌘ Read more
Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don’t panic if you get a message about tax
Here’s what you need to know about tax rules if you’re selling items online. ⌘ Read more
Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?
In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football. ⌘ Read more
King and Queen reveal this year’s Christmas card
The card features of photograph of the royal couple taken in April during their state visit to Italy. ⌘ Read more
Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer. ⌘ Read more
Salah says he has been ‘thrown under the bus’ by Liverpool
Mohamed Salah says he has been “thrown under the bus” at Liverpool and that his relationship with boss Arne Slot has broken down. ⌘ Read more
**Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan **
The Ukrainian president says he is “determined” to continue working with US, as strikes on Ukraine continue. ⌘ Read more
England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
Evening World Cup kick-offs for England, but Scotland face 2am opener
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
England handed UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes
England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer’s tournament. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. ⌘ Read more
Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move. ⌘ Read more
Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks
Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds. ⌘ Read more
Are Aston Villa in title hunt - and should Arsenal start to worry?
Unai Emery continues to deny Aston Villa are in the Premier League title race but Arsenal now look vulnerable. ⌘ Read more
Young people are getting a ‘raw deal’, and that’s good news for the Greens and Reform
Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg. ⌘ Read more
Russia hits Ukraine as US reports progress in talks with Kyiv
France’s president condemns the attack and announces talks in London on Monday with Ukrainian, British and German leaders. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole in title decider
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. ⌘ Read more
The AI Boom Could Increase Prices for Phones and Tablets Next Year
CNN’s prediction for 2026? “Any device that uses memory, from phones to tablets and smartwatches, could get pricier.” But will it be a little or a lot?
The article cites an analysis from multinational strategy/management consulting firm McKinsey & Company which found America’s data center demand could continue growing by 20 to 25 percent … ⌘ Read more
Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole in season finale
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to pole
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen beats his McLaren title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display. ⌘ Read more
Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war
For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. ⌘ Read more
Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move. ⌘ Read more
Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK
Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display. ⌘ Read more
Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the Crown Jewels display. ⌘ Read more