Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
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Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure
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.
Record 6,000 sailors abandoned in 2025, mostly by shadow fleets
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.
Kelli Garner, Jake Connelly’s ‘Blood on the Ice,’ Mbrella Films’ First U.S. Production, Commences Illinois Shoot (EXCLUSIVE)
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
Trump's Fed pick sparks brutal gold and silver sell-off
Gold and silver extend historic losses following Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair, deepening the precious metals rout.
Russia is trying to de-escalate Iran tensions, the Kremlin says
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
Musk’s SpaceX and Ukraine’s defence ministry to block Russia’s use of Starlink
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.
Web Summit Qatar: Social app UpScrolled takes on Big Tech with anti-algorithm ethics-first approach
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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‘Deadbeat’ hedge fund boss, sued by his own mother, declares bankruptcy — and lists two guinea pigs among $239K in assets
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.
The world is trying to log off U.S. tech
Some global users are turning to services like Proton Mail and UpScrolled instead.
Newsom leads resistance to RFK Jr.’s public health upheaval
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
GOP faces divide on ICE reforms as House struggles to end shutdown
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
Carpet Chemicals Catastrophe Brings Band of Media Outlets Together to Investigate
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
Bad Bunny, Patriots vs. Seahawks rematch fueling buzz ahead of Super Bowl LX
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
AIPAC-linked group faces test of its political power in New Jersey primary
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 police arrest five men for smuggling goods worth €30 million to Russia
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.
French Director Quentin Dupieux on ‘Full Phil’ Starring Kristen Stewart, Woody Harrelson: ‘It’s Like “Emily in Paris” in Hell — a Fever Dream, a Nightmare Version of It’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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
YouTuber movie Iron Lungs is a box office hit, despite alleged attempts to delist it
Markiplier's debut horror film Iron Lung has already proven to be a massive success at the box office.
YouTuber movie Iron Lung is a box office hit, despite alleged attempts to delist it
Markiplier's debut horror film Iron Lung has already proven to be a massive success at the box office.
‘Maxima,’ Now Gearing Up for Season 2, Sold by Beta Film to 85 Territories Worldwide, Drops New Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
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
China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery
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.
Africa: AU Continues to Assert Itself As an Active Institution-Ambassador
[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 chief calls for 'European preference' ahead of high-stakes EU leaders’ meeting
EU industry commissioner Stéphane Séjourné called for a "European preference" to boost the bloc's competitiveness, but member states are divided over the strategy.
Africa: To Develop a Continent, Africa Must Nourish Its Children
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Hunger shadowed Mercy Lung'aho's childhood, fueling her campaign to promote nutrition as a foundation for Africa's development.
The myth of an emerging Islamic NATO
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 Rafah crossing makes limited reopening after two-year war
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
Sword of the Sea composer Austin Wintory wins Grammy award
The annual music showcase took place last night in Los Angeles.
CJ Enm Partners With JYP, Tencent Music to Launch Greater China-Focused Onecead Venture
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
