Chinese firms moved to pledge hundreds of millions of investment in the U.K. as Starmer's visit to China spurred a flurry of business deals and money flows.
An AI character created for education has been transformed into a cross-border political meme spreading across Europe, largely associated with far-right and misleading narratives.
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.
In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages.
Bangkok-based Mbrella Films has commenced production on its inaugural American feature, the thriller “Blood on the Ice,” which is currently shooting on location in central Illinois. The project, co-produced with IB Films, is helmed by director Justin Hayward and produced by
Gold and silver extend historic losses following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair, deepening the precious metals rout.
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia was still trying to de-escalate tensions around Iran, and that it had long ago offered its services to process or store Iran's enriched uranium. Asked if Russia was discussing with Iran and the United States the
Ukraine is launching a verification of all Starlink terminals in Ukraine in response to the unauthorised use of Starlink by Russian forces. Elon Musk promptly responded to Kyiv’s calls to check and prevent Russian forces from using Starlink on attack drones against Ukraine.
At Web Summit Qatar 2026, where discussions centre on AI and digital regulation frameworks, one of the loudest conversations is coming from an emerging social media platform.
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The one-time Wall Street star, who has been mired by legal and debte woes over the past two years, listed the two pet rodents among his assets in his bankruptcy filing.
Some global users are turning to services like Proton Mail and UpScrolled instead.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is making California the frontline in the resistance to the Trump administration’s revamped healthcare policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, in what experts see as a politically savvy move that previews what a “Balkanized” public
Republican lawmakers are battling each other over what reforms to make to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies as the House gets set to vote on legislation to end a partial government shutdown triggered by the deaths of two U.S. citizens in
Sometimes, it takes a nation to cover what’s happening in a single backyard. The town of Dalton in northwestern Georgia has long hosted many of the country’s carpet mills. What isn’t as widely known is that so-called synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make carpets
The buzz around the Super Bowl will reach a climax this week, with pro football fans, advertising executives and pop culture junkies anticipating Sunday to be one of the most talked-about one-night events in television history. The chatter about this year’s NFL season finale
A group affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is facing the first big test of its political power this year in the Democratic primary for New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) seat. The super PAC, called United Democracy Project, has spent at
German authorities arrested five men for allegedly running a network that smuggled goods worth at least €30 million to some 20 Russian defence companies, violating EU sanctions. The suspects used front companies and conducted 16,000 deliveries. Five others remain at large.
Quentin Dupieux’s “Full Phil” has been described as a “White Lotus”-esque project based on its high concept pitch, starring Woody Harrelson as a wealthy American industrialist attempting to reconnect with his daughter – played by Kristen Stewart — during an opulent trip to
Markiplier's debut horror film Iron Lung has already proven to be a massive success at the box office.
Markiplier's debut horror film Iron Lung has already proven to be a massive success at the box office.
Consolidating its status as one of Europe’s major post-peak TV sales hits, Dutch royalty series “Maxima,” has been licensed by Beta Film to over 85 territories around the world. Often compared to “The Crown,” the series dramatizes the real-life odyssey of Argentina’s Máxima
BEIJING, Feb 2 - China's former justice minister Tang Yijun was sentenced by a Chinese court to life in prison on Monday for taking bribes, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Ambassador Miguel Bembe, Angola's Permanent Representative to the African Union, stated on Friday in Addis Ababa that the continental organization continues to assert itself as a vibrant, active institution capable of mobilizing around the major priorities of
EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy.
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Hunger shadowed Mercy Lung'aho's childhood, fueling her campaign to promote nutrition as a foundation for Africa's development.
In recent months, sections of the media and strategic commentary have been abuzz with claims that countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are moving toward the creation of an “Islamic NATO.” This narrative suggests that amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape
Gaza's key Rafah border crossing reopened to Palestinians on Monday, an Israeli security official said, though Egyptian state-linked media said only 50 people would be allowed to cross in each direction in the early days. The resumption of operations comes after Gaza's civil
The annual music showcase took place last night in Los Angeles.
Korean powerhouse CJ Enm has partnered with JYP Entertainment’s Chinese subsidiary and Tencent Music Entertainment to launch Onecead, a new joint venture focused on developing artists for the Greater China market. The partnership establishes Onecead through NCC Entertainment, a
