Rafah crossing between Israel and Egypt reopens after nearly two years
Some Palestinians were able to enter and exit Gaza via the crossing for the first time since May 2024. The reopening marks progress toward the ceasefire deal’s second phase.
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Germany arrests five for supplying Russian defence firms
BERLIN, Feb 2 - German federal prosecutors said on Monday they had detained five individuals accused of operating a network that exported goods to Russian defence companies, contravening European Union sanctions imposed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Bail denied for 4 suspects in $400k Hong Kong cash heist
The suspects are three Japanese men and one woman from China.
Pakistani security forces hunt militants behind weekend attacks
QUETTA, Feb 2 - Pakistani soldiers were hunting down separatist militants on Monday who stormed schools, banks, and security installations, killing nearly 50 people, in a series of coordinated attacks across southwestern Balochistan province, the military said.
Olympic ceasefire calls lay bare the scale of global conflict
The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries beset by violence are set to compete.
Kenyan job seekers were lured to Russia, then sent to die in Ukraine
The Post spoke to four Kenyans who fought in Ukraine and relatives of nine other recruits, as a secret pipeline funnels young Africans to Russia’s military.
David Lynch Remembers Attending the Beatles’ First American Concert in 1964
Though his movies may have benefited greatly from foreign audiences and backers, David Lynch was one of the most thoroughly American of all filmmakers. “Born Missoula, MT,” declared his Twitter bio, yet one never really associates him with a particular place in the United
Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.
Myanmar’s military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country’s economic crisis and sparking widespread hardship among the people.
Using generative AI to help scientists synthesize complex materials
Generative AI models have been used to create enormous libraries of theoretical materials that could help solve all kinds of problems. Now, scientists just have to figure out how to make them. In many cases, materials synthesis is not as simple as following a recipe in the
‘Truly Naked’ Boarded by M-Appeal Ahead of Berlinale Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Berlin-based world sales company M-Appeal has acquired international sales rights to “Truly Naked,” an elevated drama about intimacy, ahead of its world premiere in Berlinale’s Perspective section. The film is directed by Belgian filmmaker Muriel d’Ansembourg, who shot it in
In Venezuela, change is coming fast. Relief is taking more time.
Washington and Caracas have moved quickly to open Venezuela’s oil sector to U.S. investment. Ordinary Venezuelans will wait longer to feel any benefit.
Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with Egypt for limited traffic
Officials say up to 50 Palestinians are allowed to cross daily on both sides, in addition to 50 patients seeking medical attention.
Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US
Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern U.S. states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that caused traffic chaos.
Petrol or electric? EVs are becoming more popular than fuel-powered cars in Europe
Whether motivated by climate concerns or generous subsidies, European drivers are changing how they buy cars. Electric and hybrid models are surging across the bloc, but which countries are powering ahead and why?
Malaysia’s KLIA aerotrain system functioning as intended, according to independent assessment
Malaysia Airports Holdings on Feb 2 said assessors found the disruptions do not pose a safety risk.
Japan says rare earth found in sediment retrieved on deep-sea mission
Sediment containing rare earth was retrieved from ocean depths of 6,000 meters (about 20,000 feet) on a Japanese test mission, the government said Monday, as it seeks to curb dependence on China for the valuable minerals.
Japan duty-free sales fall further as China tensions linger
Arrivals from China plunged 45 per cent to 330,000 people in December.
Dancing robots take centre stage at Web Summit Qatar 2026 opening
Dancing robots opened Web Summit Qatar 2026 in Doha, offering a glimpse of embodied artificial intelligence during the opening ceremony.
Africa: How Prepared is Africa for a Nipah Outbreak?
[allAfrica] Nipah is a highly lethal virus that causes severe illness with a high fatality rate, and there are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments. Scientists are increasingly seeing it as a potential global threat.
Russia wants to continue war in Ukraine, Polish secretary of state tells Euronews
Ignacy Niemczycki warned that "Russia is not negotiating with goodwill right now" despite ongoing peace talks.
Sci-Fi Doc ‘Hungry’ Promises an “Immersive” Exploration of How to Avoid “Extinction Events” (Exclusive Rotterdam Clip)
"I want it to be thought-provoking," says director Susanne Brandstaetter, about the IFFR-debuting film. "I want people to be emotionally touched and think about what they're hearing and seeing."
Ruling party’s Laura Fernández emerges as clear front-runner in Costa Rica election
With 61.50% of the vote counted, Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People’s Party was leading with 50.23% of the vote, compared with 32.12% for social democrat Álvaro Ramos, who was running second, according to provisional data from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). Roughly
Costa Rica awaits results after election shaped by security and political direction
Polling stations closed on Sunday in Costa Rica after a voting day dominated by concerns over public security—amid a rise in drug-trafficking-related violence—alongside the cost of living and a broader argument about institutional checks and balances. Roughly 3.7 million voters
Why the Milano–Cortina Olympics matter in a world drifting toward conflict
As the world gathers in the Italian Alps for sport’s greatest winter celebration, we are once again challenged - not only to respect the Olympic Truce - but what kind of civilisation we choose to uphold, George Papandreou writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
Steven Spielberg confirms EGOT status after winning first Grammy
Steven Spielberg's first Grammy win puts him in the illustrious group of only 20 artists who have EGOT status.
EU-INC: Can Europe become the new Silicon Valley?
European tech founders have strong ideas and skills, but face many challenges. The EU has many opportunities, but its regulations and fragmentation make growth difficult. Can EU-INC break these bottlenecks?
