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UK councils seek election delays as Uganda votes amid shutdown; Russia expels British diplomat; South East Water probed; Arsenal’s Arteta lauds Zubimendi while Fernandes stays put; South Korea says most separated families have died; plus “Lobsters: Battlestations and Screenshots” (2026)
Twenty-two English councils request delays to local elections
Twenty-two councils in England have asked for local election delays. Most of the requests come from Labour-led councils, along with three Conservative-controlled councils and one Liberal Democrat council.
Uganda election faces widespread delays during an internet shutdown
Uganda’s election has been disrupted by widespread delays amid an internet shutdown, in a rematch between opposition candidate Bobi Wine and President Yoweri Museveni, who has held power for 40 years.
Liam Rosenior shares details of a private talk with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after the Carabao Cup loss to Arsenal
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior took responsibility for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s mistakes in a 3-2 home defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, saying he had asked Sanchez to follow unfamiliar instructions after only two days working together. Sanchez misjudged a corner that led to Ben White’s opener and then failed to gather a low cross, allowing Viktor Gyokeres to score, but Rosenior noted he also made key late saves to keep the tie alive. Rosenior praised Chelsea’s resilience amid absences and highlighted strong performances from Enzo Fernandez and Andrey Santos, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lauded Martin Zubimendi after his goal helped give Arsenal a narrow advantage.
Bruno Fernandes is not planning to leave Manchester United in January
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not seeking a move away from the club during the January transfer window.
Russia Expels British Diplomat After Espionage Allegations
Russia says it has revoked a British diplomat’s accreditation over allegations of spying and ordered him to leave the country within two weeks, according to the foreign ministry.
Regulator investigates South East Water as thousands remain without water
A regulator has opened an investigation into South East Water while thousands of customers remain without supply. The company says some households in Kent and Sussex may not have water restored until Friday.
Arteta praises Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi after Carabao Cup win at Chelsea
Mikel Arteta singled out Martin Zubimendi for special praise after Arsenal’s 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win at Chelsea, saying the midfielder can “do whatever he wants” following a dominant display capped by a goal. Arsenal went 2-0 up through Ben White and Viktor Gyokeres, helped by errors from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, before Zubimendi made it 3-0. Chelsea rallied with two late Alejandro Garnacho goals, leaving Arteta warning the tie is still open ahead of the second leg at the Emirates, while Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior backed Sanchez and cited injury and illness issues in his squad.
Lobsters: Battlestations and Screenshots (2026)
The annual “Lobsters” thread for sharing desktop battlestations and screenshots is back for 2026 after the usual organizer missed it this year. Everyone is invited to post their current physical and virtual setups, and a list of previous years’ threads is provided, with a note that the 2016 thread is still missing.
South Korea Says 75% of Registered Families Separated From North Korea Have Died
South Korea reported that more than three-quarters of people registered as members of families separated by the 1950–53 Korean War have died without being reunited with relatives in North Korea, according to government data released Thursday.
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