The European Commission wants to cut through 27 national company laws with a single EU-wide rulebook. The goal is faster growth, lower costs, and more startups staying in Europe. Watch the video.
TOKYO, Feb 4 - The handbag she carries is sold out, her pink pen has gone viral and even her favourite snacks are in hot demand: Japan's 64-year-old leader Sanae Takaichi has sparked an unlikely youth-led craze that could propel her to a big election win.
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A similar misunderstanding happened the next day when three other foreigners walked into the same venue.
A new round of trilateral Ukraine-US-Russia talks is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi just one day after Russia’s largest attack against Ukraine this winter, as Moscow launched a record number of missiles, targeting Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure.
A Thai man was detained after live protected animals were discovered hidden inside his suitcases.
As Angola Oil & Gas 2026 puts investment at the center of the agenda, Angola is demonstrating how oil-led growth, innovative technology and low-carbon fuels can advance energy security while supporting long-term climate objectives LUANDA. As global energy debates continue to
HANOI, Feb 4 - Vietnam is willing to increase purchases of U.S. goods, especially machinery and high‑tech products, its trade minister said on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian nation began a sixth round of tariff negotiations in Washington this week.
Local authorities have described the seizure of drugs and assets as the biggest recorded in Johor.
Initial assessments suggest the elephant may have suffocated after choking on food.
Grieving family of the backpacker will attend a smoking ceremony conducted by the island’s traditional owners Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The distraught parents of a backpacker believed to
[DW] First enacted in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) allows qualifying sub-Saharan African countries to export over 1,800 products to the US duty-free. Export countries include Nigeria and South Africa.
Nearly 100 students required hospitalisations, and two remained under treatment as of Feb 4.
Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.
The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.
Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones.
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Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease eradicated after smallpox, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025.
The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ already contributes four per cent of annual sea level rise, but can the consequences of climate change be barricaded off?
Invest Africa (http://www.InvestAfrica.com) and global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (http://apo-opa.co/4qHDgVH) have renewed their partnership for the third year in 2026. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to advancing trade and
Extracurricular education is omnipresent in South Korea.
Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better job protecting deep, restorative sleep from traffic noise. When pink noise was combined with outside noise, sleep
The US has reached a deal which guarantees an annual minimum of water deliveries from Mexico, replacing the old system under which Mexico had to fulfil a quota on a five-year cycle. Washington says the deal is set to help farmers in southern states, particularly in Texas.
The Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi-starring adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel opens in theaters on Feb. 13.
By Saleem Ahmed and Asif Shahzad QUETTA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Pakistan's security forces used drones and helicopters to wrest control of a southwestern town from separatist insurgents after a three-day battle, police said on Wednesday, as the death toll in the weekend's violence
[WHO] Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study examines 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's deputy foreign minister on Monday met senior United Nations envoys to discuss evolving security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, officials said.
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched its 2026 global appeal to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access health care.
[WHO-AFRO] Across the winding corridors of district health offices in Uganda, a quiet but profound transformation is taking place. It is not marked by grand announcements or sweeping reforms, but by the steady, deliberate strengthening of the systems that keep communities
Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against
Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces, was removed from office on January 23. His departure means all but one of the seven members of the central military commission (CMC), which is chaired by Chinese
[New Republic] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Liberia will present its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), representing the Western Region for the 2026-2028 term.
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager to speak up for victims of global conflicts and violence. Guardiola was speaking at a pre‑match press conference ahead of City's League Cup semifinal second leg against
The Trump administration’s America First strategy has trickled down to what’s left of the government’s humanitarian apparatus, potentially leading to millions of deaths by 2030.
When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees The seaside city of Southend-on-Sea, on England’s east coast, looks grey
The fossil was a rare find because it had the teeth and jawbones of the mammal.
Fallout season 2 features a lot of hidden secrets from the game series, but only if you can find them.
"Stay tuned,” said the Formula 1 CEO when asked to divulge plans for a sequel to the Brad Pitt-starrer that has grossed north of $600 million at the global box office.
[Daily Trust] Stakeholders in the oil gas sector have decried the continuous loss of jobs and investment in Africa due to lack of local value addition in crude oil production in the continent.
[This Day] Five decades after his assassination, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed has remained one of Nigeria's most consequential leaders. As the country prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of his passing on February 13, renewed reflections on his short but defining rule
Mr Cho Bum-hee has been his mother's main caregiver since she suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2015.
BEIJING, Feb 4 - Reporters Without Borders (RSF) late on Tuesday condemned the detention of two independent Chinese journalists, one a prominent investigative reporter, after they published a story alleging corruption by a local official in southwestern China.
[IPS] Bulawayo -- British Monarch King Charles says science is the solution to protecting nature and halting global biodiversity loss, which is threatening humanity's survival.
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Our food, fuel, and fortunes come from nature, but as these resources are turned into profits, the balance between exploiting and replenishing the planet is ever more precarious.
[IPS] VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 2026 (IPS) - The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress being made on the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, global momentum
[UN News] Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.