Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

MSF said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

Disney, NFL Win Approval for Deal That Makes League Partial Owner in ESPN

The next time the NFL doesn’t like the way ESPN covers the league, its executives can go right to the boss — by looking in the mirror. The Disney sports-media giant and the massive professional football league confirmed late Saturday that they had closed a deal that makes the

A second home in space? This planet is amazingly similar to Earth

A faint signal from old telescope data is causing a stir in astronomy: a planet barely larger than Earth, with an almost identical orbital period, and a star astonishingly similar to our sun. It is still unclear whether life could exist there.

‘Hope’ Director Maria Sødahl Talks Seeing the Migrant Crisis From a ‘Privileged’ Scandinavian POV in Göteborg Winner ‘The Last Resort’

When Norwegian director Maria Sødahl (“Hope”) first got contacted by a duo of Danish scriptwriters with the seed for what would become the now Göteborg Dragon Award-winning “The Last Resort,” she was “fascinated” by its provocation. The film is set in a luxurious holiday

Poles flock to frozen Baltic Sea beach as temperatures plunge

Visitors gathered on a frozen beach along Poland’s Baltic Sea coast as extreme cold temperatures created rare winter scenes.

‘It sounds apocalyptic’: experts warn of impact of UK floods on birds, butterflies and dormice

Events such as Storm Chandra take a terrible toll on ecosystems, but nature can be part of the solution for mitigating flood waters “The flood waters are only good for scavenger species,” says Steve Hussey, searching hard for a silver lining to last week’s deluges brought by

The price of gold and silver has fallen sharply. Where did this plunge come from?

The price of gold fell from a record $5600 to $4770 per ounce. On Friday, the price of silver fell by 31%. This is the biggest percentage drop in the price of this bullion since March 1980. What could be the reasons for such declines?

A new Men in Black animated series is the best way forward for the struggling sci-fi franchise

The Men in Black franchise has struggled to recapture the magic of the original film

Over a decade since launch, this cooperative dungeon crawler is getting a double-barrelled update that overhauls its magic system, dungeon generation, and much more

And it's 50% off for the next two weeks.

On-Together is the first focus tool videogame I've used that understands the importance of partnered-up productivity

Focus fails turned into productivity wins.

February is surprisingly light on cozy game launches but we're looking forward to these chill picks you shouldn't miss

A quiet month for cozy games means we get to dig deeper into the wonderfully small and weird games coming this month.

Qatar leads regional diplomatic push to de-escalate Iran tensions

Qatar is intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation as tensions rise between Iran and the West. Doha is coordinating closely with Egypt and Turkey to keep diplomatic channels open.

Trump says he wants DC’s new arch to be ‘biggest’ in the world

President Trump on Saturday said he wants the proposed arc in Washington, D.C., to be the “biggest” in the world. The president told reporters that he’s considering building “an arc that's like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.” “We're setting up a committee ,and the committee is

Rotterdam Industry Heads Talk Backing Displaced Filmmakers When ‘World Is on Fire,’ Renewed Focus on U.S. Indies, Shrinking European Funds

As political conflicts grow around the world, major film festivals have rallied around displaced filmmakers. Amidst this movement, the Rotterdam Film Festival stands out as a particularly safe place for such creatives, given the festival’s foundational mission of platforming

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants in two-day battle after wave of attacks

QUETTA, Feb 1 - Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan left nearly 50 people dead, the province's chief minister said on Sunday.

Japan’s ruling LDP extends lead ahead of Feb 8 election: Kyodo poll

The election outlook remains uncertain, with 27.2 per cent still undecided in constituencies.

Oscar Nominee Renate Reinsve on ‘Going Against Beauty Norms’ in ‘Butterfly’ and Loving Filmmakers Who ‘Challenge the Established’

Fresh off her Oscar nomination for “Sentimental Value,” Renate Reinsve transforms in “Butterfly” – visually, too. “Itonje wanted me to move away from how I’ve looked before. Lily went against normal beauty norms,” she says. “It made a lot of sense for this character, who had

‘Queen’s Gambit,’ ‘Steal’ Actor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd Leads NFTS Dystopian Short ‘Cloud 99’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, known for his roles in “The Queen’s Gambit” and “Steal,” leads the cast of “Cloud 99,” a dystopian short from the National Film and Television School written and directed by Leila Murton Poole. The film also stars Olivia Popica (“The Wheel of Time,”

Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.

Shoigu says Russia supports China's position on Taiwan

MOSCOW, Feb 1 - Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow continues to support Beijing over Taiwan, state news agency TASS reported on Sunday.

Fossil fuel firms may have to pay for climate damage under proposed UN tax

Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation could also force ultra-rich to pay global wealth tax Fossil fuel companies could be forced to pay some of the price of their damage to the climate, and the ultra-rich subjected to a global wealth tax, if new tax rules are

About Time is still Rachel McAdams’ most thoughtful time-travel movie

Rachel McAdams is the queen of time-travel romances, and About Time remains her very best in the subgenre.

Ernst calls to ‘bring the temperature down’ amid ICE surge in Minnesota

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is joining several other Republican lawmakers in calling to lower the national temperature amid escalating tensions over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota. Trump’s hardline immigration stance helped deliver him to

Cities: Skylines 2's new developer breaks cover on its plans for the sequel's future, revealing a patch that will include changes players 'have been requesting for a long time'

Better snow effects and a "streamlined" UI are coming to the sequel soon.

Ukraine talks set for next week as cold sweeps country

KYIV, Feb 1 - U.S.-backed trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia will take place next week in Abu Dhabi, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, as Ukrainians faced uncertainty over the fate of an energy ceasefire with Russia amid plunging temperatures.

Iran on Edge: Explosions, Diplomacy, and Trump’s Next Move

Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday. Amid ongoing diplomacy and rumors, such as possible uranium transfers to Turkey, and a massive U.S. naval presence, the only thing clear is, that it remains uncertain what action

Malaysia police probe ex‑Free Malaysia Today journalist, Chinese daily under Sedition Act

The case involving Mr Tan comes after a public lecture held on Jan 12.

Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi

KYIV, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A new round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4 and 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv was ready for a "substantive discussion". "Our negotiating

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, February 1, 2026: Hitting the target range for many rate watchers

Latest news bulletin | February 1st, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Trump questions if GOP can overcome voters’ ‘psychological’ midterms hurdle

President Trump is warning of a possible Democratic victory in November’s midterm elections, seemingly lowering expectations for Republican wins well ahead of any voters heading to the ballot box. Trump regularly notes that the party in control of the White House historically

Maryland Democrats barrel toward redistricting standoff

Maryland Democrats are barreling toward a standoff over a redistricting proposal that could hand the party all of the state’s eight congressional seats. Democrats in the state House could pass a map recommended by Gov. Wes Moore's (D) redistricting advisory commission as soon

In the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants

Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.

How Polarization Tore a Hole in America’s Mainline Churches

One Sunday, Ryan Burge looked out over his Mount Vernon, Illinois, church as the pianist played the service’s prelude. The American Baptist part-time pastor counted nine people in the sanctuary, including himself. Nine, total. The tiny head count was a shock to Burge but soon

Caught between ICE enforcement and fraud allegations, child care industry gasps for air

The child care industry is struggling to convince parents that its facilities are safe. Providers are in a tough spot after months of immigration operations that have included parents taken in by authorities while dropping off or picking up their kids — as well as fraud

Over 7,000 cannabis shops in Thailand close due to stricter regulations and new law

A raft of new rules is suffocating a once promising, albeit offbeat, industry.

Over 7,000 cannabis shops close due to stricter regulations and new law

A raft of new rules is suffocating a once promising, albeit offbeat, industry.

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers

The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

First successful lab colony of polyphagous shot hole borer achieved in Western Australia

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB), Euwallacea fornicatus in Western Australia. Researchers at Murdoch University have successfully established the first stable laboratory colony of PSHB in the state.

Shahrbanoo Sadat, Maryna Er Gorbach Discuss Their Displacement Film Fund Shorts ‘Super Afghan Gym’ and ‘Rotation’: Rotterdam

The creatives behind the films, backed by the grant scheme unveiled last year by Cate Blanchett and IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund, also address displacement and identity.

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

KARACHI, Feb 1 - Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants over 40 hours after coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the chief minister of the southwestern province said on Sunday, as the authorities battle one of the deadliest flare-ups in years.

Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity

Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding

After EU decision: Iran says it now considers all EU militaries as terrorist groups

Tehran is reacting to the latest EU decision with a symbolic counter-measure, thereby intensifying the political escalation between Iran and Europe.

More trouble than it’s worth

This is the hallmark of projects that turn out to be worth doing. The trouble might be a symptom that we’re onto something that others don’t care enough to do. And the things that are obviously worth doing are probably already being done.

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

Crops such as wheat and barley could suffer yield losses.

The best new popular science books of February 2026

Readers are spoiled for choice when it comes to popular science reading this month, with new titles by major names including Maggie Aderin and Michael Pollan

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf allies warn U.S.

Iran retains munitions that can reach U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf, including more than a dozen military bases and tens of thousands of troops.

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks Balochistan

KARACHI, Feb 1 - Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants over 40 hours after coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the chief minister of the southwestern province said on Sunday, as the authorities battle one of the deadliest flare-ups in years.

LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

Casey Wasserman's flirty emails were among millions of files published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.