Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
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Euronews records best ever January audience performance
Euronews has recorded its best-ever January for digital engagement, with 113 million page views and 13.6 million video views. Following a record-breaking 2025, the results underscore the network’s strategic shift toward original, pan-European reporting and its growing dominance
Wind and solar are booming in China. So why is it building so many new coal plants?
More than 50 large coal units were commissioned in 2025, up from fewer than 20 a year over the previous decade.
‘Melania’ Director Brett Ratner Says He ‘Didn’t Have a Personal Relationship’ With Jeffrey Epstein Following Photo Leak
“Melania” director Brett Ratner has denied having a “personal relationship” with Jeffrey Epstein after the latest cache of documents revealed a photo of the two men together alongside two anonymous blonde women. “About 20 years ago, I had a girlfriend, I was in love with her,
Artemis II Moon mission launch delayed again to March due to fuel leak, NASA says
NASA is delaying the Artemis II mission launch to March so crews have time to study and fix the leak in the rocket’s hydrogen system.
Africa: How Data Centres Are Reshaping Africa's Power Market
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Africa's digital economy is beginning to recast the continent's electricity landscape, with data centres emerging alongside households, factories and mines as a significant new source of power demand. What was once a largely traditional power
Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.
Ubisoft union representatives call for resignation of CEO Yves Guillemot
'I expect nothing from this guy.'
Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk's X
The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.
Malaysian Transport Ministry cancels licence of JB e-hailing driver who sexually harassed passenger
A video shows the driver reaching toward the rear passenger seat while asking the woman for her age.
UAE urges US and Iran to strike nuclear deal ahead of talks
By Maha El Dahan and Nayera Abdallah DUBAI, Feb 3 - Regional power United Arab Emirates urged Iran and the United States on Tuesday to strikea nuclear deal and reach a long-term solutionto tensions ahead of the resumption of talks between the foes and regional states,
The Samurai Who Became A Roman Citizen
Last year, we featured here on Open Culture the story of how a samurai ended up in the unlikely setting of seventeenth-century Venice. But as compellingly told as it was in video essay form by Evan Puschak, better known as the Nerdwriter, it ended just as things were getting
Israeli military tech start-ups cash in on two years of war
While Israel has faced sharp criticism over its war in Gaza, start-up executives say foreigners are eager to buy systems developed and tested on the battlefield.
‘I Promise You, You Have Your Soul.’
Three mothers, one struggle: saving their children with schizophrenia.
Bang the Drumstick Slowly
"About 26 billion chickens occupy Earth, but apart from the lucky ones in backyards, most are condemned to the hellscape that is industrial farming."
China’s YJ-18 missile reimagined to strike US naval logistics
China’s unveiling of the YJ-18C cruise missile underscores a shift in its military thinking toward cheap, stealthy weapons designed to erode US naval endurance by attacking logistics rather than seeking decisive fleet engagements. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says
DUBAI, Feb 3 - The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine day before US-brokered peace talks
Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.
Spain to ban social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announces
"We will protect them from the digital Wild West," Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
Fifa president 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says
Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.
Thailand’s coffee giants to halve default sugar levels in major health drive
"Normal sweetness" will now contain only 50 per cent of sugar indicated in the original recipe.
Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border
Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.
'I'm definitely not like an angel': Meloni jokes about cherub lookalike after uproar
Italy's culture ministry and the diocese of Rome are investigating the restoration of a church cherub that looks like Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
MADRID, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday at the World Government Summit in Dubai. "Our children are exposed to a space
Fire breaks out in Tehran shopping centre, state media reports
DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A large fire broke out in a shopping centre in the west of the Iranian capital, state media reported on Tuesday, adding that firefighting teams were at the scene to extinguish it. (Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Alison Williams)
Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian arrested in Iran
Mehdi Mahmoudian worked on the script of Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident', which won last year's Palme d'Or and is nominated for Best Screenplay and Best International Feature at this year’s Oscars.
