51 h. ago Ugandan opposition MP says security forces stormed home killing 10 people

Muwanga Kivumbi says campaign staff shot dead after elections expected to extend President Yoweri Museveni’s ruleA senior member of the Ugandan opposition has said security forces stormed his house early on Friday morning and shot dead 10 members of his campaign team after a general election that was expected to result in President Yoweri Museveni extending his nearly four-decade grip on power.Muwanga Kivumbi, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), told Reuters the incident happened at about 3am local time when security forces “broke the front door and began shooting” inside a garage where the people were waiting for the results of the election for his parliamentary seat to be announced. “It was a massacre,” he said. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Playstations left for dust in your home could be worth a small fortune for resale

As yet more tech enters the home thanks to PS5s, Xboxes and Switch 2s dominating Christmas lists, experts reckon we've got £4billion worth of older tech just sitting there gathering dust

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2 w. ago Greenland fears US takeover after Trump’s Venezuela operation as MAGA figure hints it could happen ‘soon’

THE US bombing of Venezuela that led to the capture of its president Nicolás Maduro has raised fears of an American takeover of Greenland. Donald Trump has repeatedly said that Washington needs the strategic, resource-rich Arctic island for security reasons - and has refused to rule out the use of force to secure it. Just hours after...

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3 w. ago Brits to splash billions in Boxing Day sales – we reveal top offers to buy including PlayStation 5 with £300 off

BARGAIN-HUNTERS can pick up loads of cut-price deals in the Christmas sales, as shops slash prices on everything from booze to tech. Stash away presents for next year or simply use the opportunity to treat yourself. Shoppers are set to splash out £3.6billion today as 14.2million people race to shop the Boxing Day sales on...

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3 w. ago Everyone with an Echo speaker should try these 12 Alexa tricks today

There are some fun festive things to ask Alexa this Christmas.

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3 w. ago We meet the man behind Yoto: How Ben Jones got kids dreaming of a screen

If there's an unusual quiet coming from your children or grandchildren's room this Christmas, it may not be a miracle - it may be a Yoto.

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3 w. ago Canada bill targeting refugees feared to signal new era of US

Bill C-12 includes many changes around border security along with new ineligibility rules for refugee claimantsCanada’s Liberal government is pushing through sweeping new legislation targeting refugees that observers fear will usher in a new era of US-style border policies, fueling xenophobia and the scapegoating of immigrants.Bill C-12, or Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, includes many changes around border security along with new ineligibility rules for refugee claimants. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The best new Christmas films of 2025 available to stream now

Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas films, from ‘My Secret Santa’ to ‘Jingle Bell Heist’

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3 w. ago Childhood photo of tech mogul dressed as Santa surfaces days before Christmas... Who is it?

A childhood photo taken during the holidays decades ago has resurfaced, showing one of the most influential figures in the world during a much different time.

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4 w. ago Martin Lewis shares 'little known' Amazon sites with bargain tech deals that will arrive for Christmas

The Money Saving Expert has revealed three sub-sites that bargain hunters will want to know about.

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last month Top Tech: Expert's best QLED TV sale recommendation with delivery before Christmas

Consumer writer Nisha Mal has spotted a 55-inch Hisense TV with £400 off ahead of Christmas

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last month Eight security rules for anyone getting new tech for Christmas

A security expert has explained how you could quietly give away a lot of personal information and access

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