Nearly 2,000 students in Indonesia suffer food poisoning from free meals in 2026: Govt agency

Nearly 100 students required hospitalisations, and two remained under treatment as of Feb 4.

Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high

Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.

Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking layoffs

The social media platform announced last week that it was laying off around 15% of its workforce.

AI replays, drones, and transparent torches: The tech transforming the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Innovations at Milano Cortina 2026 include AI everywhere and drones.

Guinea worm is close to being the second disease eradicated in history, following smallpox

Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease eradicated after smallpox, with only 10 human cases reported worldwide in 2025.

‘Doomsday Glacier’ is melting faster than we thought. Can a 150-metre wall stop it flooding Earth?

The ‘Doomsday Glacier’ already contributes four per cent of annual sea level rise, but can the consequences of climate change be barricaded off?

In South Korea, questions about cram schools, success and happiness

Extracurricular education is omnipresent in South Korea.

Sound machines might be making your sleep worse

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

Mexico agrees to send US minimum water volume per year as Washington revises existing deal

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.

Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’: First Reactions

The Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi-starring adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel opens in theaters on Feb. 13.

Pakistan sends helicopters, drones to end desert standoff; 58 dead

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

Africa: Four in Ten Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented Globally

[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

Africa: Somalia, UN Envoys Discuss Horn of Africa Stability

[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.

Africa: WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Help Millions of People in Health Emergencies and Crisis Settings

[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.

Africa: Empowering Local Health Systems for Sustainable Impact - Inside Uganda's Push to Strengthen District Health Leadership

[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 Masoud Pezeshkian seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions

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

Xi’s military purge is not really about corruption

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

Africa: Liberia Seeks AU Peace and Security Council Seat for 2026-2028 Term

[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.

Soccer-Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

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

A year after aid cuts, the image of American power shifts under Trump

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.

‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?

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

10,000-year-old porcupine fossil at Ipoh geological heritage site goes missing

The fossil was a rare find because it had the teeth and jawbones of the mammal.

Every Fallout season 2 Easter egg so far

Fallout season 2 features a lot of hidden secrets from the game series, but only if you can find them.

Is ‘F1’ Sequel Revving Up? Apple’s Eddy Cue and Formula 1’s Stefano Domenicali Tease Film Plans

"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.

Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy

Africa: Africa Losing $15bn Yearly to Exportation of Crude Oil - Operators

[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.

Africa: How Murtala Muhammed's Legacy for Nigeria and Africa Has Thrived for Five Decades

[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

‘Loneliness the hardest’: South Korean’s videos on caring for bedridden mum goes viral online

Mr Cho Bum-hee has been his mother's main caregiver since she suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2015.

Rights group condemns detention of Chinese journalists after corruption report

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.

Africa: Support Science in Halting Global Biodiversity Crisis - King Charles

[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.

Africa: Explainer - Why Nature Is Everyone's Business

[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.

Africa: Protecting Africa's Ocean Future and Why a Precautionary Pause On Deep-Sea Mining Matters

[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

Africa: Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented, UN Study Finds

[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.

Africa: Building Healthy Bridges Towards Peace - WHO Launches $1 Billion Appeal

[UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access healthcare.

Africa: Private Credit Rating Agencies Shape Africa's Access to Debt. Better Oversight Is Needed

[The Conversation Africa] Africa's development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education remain unmet. The continent's governments urgently need affordable access

What the US-India trade deal really means

Although United States-India cooperation remains a fundamentally positive-sum enterprise, advancing both economic and strategic interests, the manner of the new bilateral trade deal’s announcement was as striking as its substance. President Donald Trump framed the deal as a

Japan ex-PM Abe's killer appeals sentence

Tetsuya Yamagami was jailed for life for using a homemade gun to assassinate former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022.

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son to late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, killed in his home in western Libya

Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son to late long-time Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi, was killed on Tuesday in his home in the western town of Zintan in western Libya. Sources close to him say four masked gunmen stormed his home to carry out the “heinous crime”.

Fallout Season 2 Finale Teases New Location And Something Big

The nearly hour-long episode includes a post-credits scene tease connected to Fallout 3 The post Fallout Season 2 Finale Teases New Location And Something Big appeared first on Kotaku .

Nicki Minaj, Bessent team up in TikTok video promoting Trump Accounts

The Trump administration jumped in on a viral TikTok trend on Tuesday, posting a video of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dancing with rapper Nicki Minaj to promote new investment accounts for children, known as Trump accounts. The trend features two people standing

‘Wuthering Heights’ First Reactions: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Chemistry Is a ‘Whole Other Level of Hot’ in a ‘Bodice-Ripping Crowd-Pleaser’

Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” has been unveiled to members of the film press ahead of its Feb. 13 release, and first reactions are calling the steamy literary romance a “bodice-ripping crowd-pleaser” that is “destined to be a massive hit for Warner Bros.” Critic

Good news, Stardew Valley enthusiasts: the 1.7 update will make children 'a little more interesting' and add two new marriage candidates

Kids are currently boring, apparently.

Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.

The possible applications of olive pomace: A study reveals the most sustainable option

The extraction of olive pomace oil is cited as the most sustainable alternative for the recovery of the olive oil industry's byproducts, according to a methodology developed by the UCO that considers economic, environmental and social indicators. The olive oil industry is a

NASA's Artemis II plans to send a crew around the moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing

Almost as tall as a football field, NASA's Space Launch System rocket and capsule stack traveled slowly—just under one mile per hour—out to the Artemis II launchpad, its temporary home at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Jan. 17, 2026.

Riau braces itself for more forest fires as rainy season nears end

Fires have scorched 59.38ha of land across 10 of Riau’s 12 regencies and cities since the start of 2026.

Anime action RPG studio Pahdo Labs shuts down despite accruing $17.5M in funding: 'We believed making a demo of a familiar but new game would be our best shot'

Farewell, Starlight Re:Volver, we barely knew you.