'I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette'
A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.
A York Students' Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa CAIRO/GAZA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cut off from family or urgently requiring hospital care, Palestinians stranded on each side of Gaza's Rafah crossing waited with growing desperation for Monday's reopening of the border as a delayed part of
There has been national push to catch up with the US, as the geopolitical rivals jockey over technological leadership.
In 2024, 12 EU countries with nuclear electricity production generated 649 524 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity, an increase of 4.8% compared with 2023. This was the second consecutive year with a rise since the 2022 decrease (609 255 GWh). Nuclear power plants accounted for
Draco Malfoy has become an unexpected symbol of good fortune this Chinese New Year.
Bad Bunny made history by winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the first Spanish language album to do so. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also won big.
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
DUBAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the U.S. are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for results in the coming days. Amid a military buildup
Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war was given a boost on Monday with the reopening of the enclave's Rafah crossing with Egypt. But difficult questions remain unaddressed, including whether Hamas will disarm. Trump's plan, now in its second
MOSCOW, Feb 2 - Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said that if the New START treaty expired with no replacement then the world should be alarmed that the biggest nuclear powers had no limits for probably the first time since the early 1970s.
Costco quietly dropped a new, exclusive Nike collaboration sneaker on Friday in a surprising move that sent both customers and the resale market into a frenzy.
In the latest episode of Eurostat’s Stats in a Wrap podcast, we discuss the latest changes in the transport sector and why having a common glossary for transport statistics matters. The host Jonathan Elliott is joined by four experts on transport statistics: Eurostat’s Stefanie
Sumerian Pictures has acquired North American rights to the Czech drama “Broken Voices,” setting plans for a theatrical release this year. Salaud Morisset is handling world sales. The film won the Europa Cinemas Label for best European film at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, as
Samurais, home invasion horrors and funny art - here's what to look out for in Europe this week.
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
Indonesia’s government has recently thrown a political and economic spanner into the works of the country’s crucial textile industry. Through the state investment authority Daya Anagata Nusantara, or Danantara, it plans to take on an aggressively expansionist role by building a
The local romance “Once We Were Us” maintained its position at the top of the South Korean box office , according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. “Once We Were Us” earned $1.2 million from 179,740 admissions between Friday and
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By Haseeb Alwazeer GAZA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Israel was expected to reopen the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who want to return after fleeing Israel's war in the enclave.
Silandro/Schlanders in Italy, Caldas da Rainha, in Portugal, and Barcelona, in Spain, have been named as the 2026 European Capitals of Small Retail. The awards recognise small, medium, and large-sized cities that excel in supporting small retailers and vibrant city centres in
Sippy Films, the Indian production house behind cultural touchstone “Sholay,” is restructuring as a character IP-led studio with backing from Kuberans Tech Ventures Private Limited. The strategic investment, which closed at an undisclosed valuation, positions the studio to
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was among several world figures – which include billionaire Bill Gates and Britain’s disgraced former prince Andrew – mentioned in a series of Epstein-related materials released by the US Department of Justice.
China expects a record 9.5 billion passenger trips to be made during the Chinese New Year travel period.
Fifteen others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.
The U.S. star and Dutch cast members Romana Vrede, Hans Kesting and Zoë Love Smith discussed the film, set in Amsterdam and inspired by director Sophie Hyde's father, during an IFFR talk.
The European Commission, together with the European Investment Bank, has provided an additional €50 million to Ukraine's state-owned energy company, Naftogaz. It will support the country's energy system amidst the harshest winter conditions since the start of the war. In the
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” moved back to the top of the China box office for the Jan. 30–Feb. 1 frame, generating RMB 29.1 million ($4.1 million) and lifting its cumulative total to RMB4.45 billion ($627.3 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The market remained muted
In recent years, Beijing has stepped up cooperation with regional governments.
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MOSCOW, Feb 2 - Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Kremlin security official, said in remarks released for publication on Monday that the world was getting very dangerous, but that Russia did not want a global conflict.
It was a “spread the love” kind of Grammys, with hardly any sweeps to speak of, the closest obviously being Kendrick Lamar winning in five out of nine categories. His strength at the 2026 Grammys, primarily in the rap categories, plus a key score for record of the year, hardly
China sought to prove its capabilities through major projects in South Asia, but those same projects now challenge its image as a rising power. Over the past two decades, China has expanded its footprint across South Asia, presenting itself as a reliable provider of
Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".
The formation of the Bundeswehr's brigade in Lithuania moved into a new phase on 29 January, with two combat battalions subordinated to the brigade as part of Germany's gradual force build-up in Lithuania.
The European Commission is announcing €153 million in emergency aid to Ukraine and refugee-hosting Moldova, as millions of Ukrainians face freezing temperatures without power under sustained Russian bombardment of energy infrastructure. Responding to the urgent needs, the EU is
Companies face fines of $44 million if they fail to block underage users.
Feb 2 - Thailand is holding a general election on February 8 with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will lead the Southeast Asian country's next government.
Pheu Thai’s grip on rural provinces is weakening and voters are switching allegiance to powerful individual candidates.
UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand, Feb 2 - Rubber farmer Pinittaya Boonlieng sat with friends in a key political battleground in Thailand to discuss how to vote in the February 8 general election - a choice that once would have been simple in a region long loyal to former premier
Seen two years later, a suppressed U.S cable warning of a “wasteland” in northern Gaza, as reported by Reuters, is a small footnote of history.
Donald Trump took to Truth Social soon after the conclusion of the 2026 Grammys telecast to bash the awards show as “virtually unwatchable” and to slam host Trevor Noah as “a total loser” after he mocked Trump live on air for his friendship to Jeffrey Epstein. Noah made a joke
He bagged the top music industry award for audio book, narration and storytelling.
Food pantries are run by schools in North Yorkshire in a bid to help parents, and tackle food waste.