Since the reintroduction of the last-16 knockout round to Europe’s showpiece competition in 2003-04, there has always been at least one Italian representative. Not since 1987-88, when Napoli went out in the first round of the European Cup to Real Madrid, has Serie A had no teams in the last 16 of the competition –
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Hong Kong’s finance chief on Wednesday lived up to his credentials as a chartered accountant when he produced a surprisingly robust budget, flush with surpluses and full of initiatives to be funded through substantial means at his disposal. One significant initiative is a rare move to dip into the Exchange Fund, the government’s main investment
At 00:01 GMT on 25 February 2026 the United Kingdom pressed the ‘go-live’ button on its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) regime, ending the 10-month soft-launch phase that had allowed millions of visitors to board flights without the digital permit. From today, airlines, ferry companies and international rail operators are legally barred from carrying a non-visa
Molly Ringwald has joined the cast of Yellowjackets Season 4. Ringwald is known for starring in a number of John Hughes films that were released in the 1980s, including 1984’s Sixteen Candles, 1985’s The Breakfast Club, and 1986’s Pretty in Pink. In more recent years, Ringwald played Mrs. Flynn in the Kissing Booth movies and
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump gave a very long State of the Union speech last night, clocking in at a record one hour and 48
Cross-border rail proved to be one of the winners of China’s first fully re-opened Lunar New Year season. Operators of the 1,035-kilometre China–Laos Railway reported handling 12,900 international passenger trips between Kunming and Vientiane from 15 to 23 February—up 41.8 percent on last year’s holiday, with inbound traffic from Laos to China increasing an eye-catching
Real Madrid handled business at the Bernabéu on Wednesday night, securing a 2–1 victory over Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League knockout phase playoffs to book their place in the last 16. Things got off to a nervy start in the Spanish capital after Rafa Silva opened the scoring in the 14th
Barcelona has been subject to some refereeing mistakes in recent matches. The error that sparked the most controversy was the one that led to the loss to Girona, which gave Real Madrid the momentary lead in La Liga standings. Joan Laporta posted his thoughts on the recent resolution. A previous complaint concerned an offside flagged
Samsung has announced that its latest flagship phones, the Galaxy S26 series, are getting a price bump over their S25 predecessors — and while Samsung won’t blame the RAM crisis directly, I don’t feel like I’m going out on a limb when speculating that it’s at least partly to blame. The phones were announced at
Passport Panic? What the UK’s New Rules Mean for Dual Nationals in the Gulf From February 25, 2026, the United Kingdom has implemented sweeping changes to its border entry system that are complicating travel for British citizens with dual nationality, including those living in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. The
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has not released summaries and notes from three separate interviews the FBI conducted with a South Carolina woman who alleged she was a sexual assault victim of Jeffrey Epstein and also made sexual abuse allegations against President Donald Trump, according to an NBC News analysis of the Epstein files
A veteran cybersecurity executive who prosecutors said “betrayed” the United States will spend at least the next seven years behind bars, after pleading guilty to stealing and selling hacking and surveillance tools to a Russian firm. Peter Williams, a former executive at U.S. defense contractor L3Harris, was sentenced on Tuesday to 87 months in prison
South Korean retail investors, known for their aggressive trading style, are ramping up exposure to Chinese artificial intelligence-related stocks, even as their home market ranks among the world’s top performers. Data from SEIBro, a portal operated by the Korea Securities Depository, showed that South Korean retail investors bought US$507 million worth of Hong Kong-listed shares
La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Wednesday been dealt a fresh blow on the personnel front. This comes owing to developments in the club’s meeting with Benfica. Los Blancos are of course currently locked in action on the continent, in a Champions League playoff 2nd-leg meeting with Benfica. Advertisement As things stand, Real are
Real Madrid beat Benfica 0-1 in the first leg and 2-1 in the second leg to progress to the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. An intense game in Lisbon was marred by a controversial incident in which Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was alleged to have made a racist remark to Vinicius Jr.
As the state digs out from record-setting snow, Rhode Island public schools are continuing to announce closures for Thursday, Feb. 26, with some extending all week. Several schools have all canceled school for the remainder of the week, while others have shifted to distance learning for the week. Here are the Rhode Island public school
Photo: Gill Bonnett The significance of changes to United Kingdom entry requirements has only just been realised, a British travel correspondent says. Late last year, the British government announced anyone classed as a British citizen would soon need a valid UK passport to enter the country, or have to get a $1300 certificate in their
Austin Butler’s upcoming Lance Armstrong movie has officially found a home, with one of the biggest streamers picking up the coveted rights to the movie. Where is Austin Butler’s Lance Armstrong movie going to be streaming? According to a new report from Deadline, after an auction battle that featured a litany of major studios, Apple
Feb. 25, 2026, 3:56 p.m. ET President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Feb. 24 to spotlight “Trump Accounts” and announced plans to roll out a new type of retirement plan – two initiatives aimed at helping Americans save. The “Trump Accounts” refer to a federal savings program for American children under 18 set to launch July 5 this
