France puts assisted dying back on the table after Senate rejection

French MPs’ social affairs committee revives divisive assisted dying bill after last week’s Senate turndown, paving the way for a plenary vote on 24 February.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX company town is creating its own police squad

SpaceX’s company town, Starbase, has recently sought approval for its own police force, given the assets in the town and its relatively isolated location.

The Rohonc Codex: Hungary’s Mysterious Manuscript That No One Can Read

Image by Klaus Schmeh, via Wikimedia Commons Magyar, which is spoken and written in Hungary, ranks among the hardest European languages to learn. (The U.S. Foreign Service Institute puts it in the second-to-highest level, accompanied by the dreaded asterisk labeling it as

In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat

Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.

AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science

British scientists said Thursday that a world-first AI tool to catalog and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.

YouTubers love wildlife, but commenters aren't calling for conservation action

YouTube is a great place to find all sorts of wildlife content. It is not, however, a good place to find viewers encouraging each other to preserve that wildlife, according to new research led by the University of Michigan. Out of nearly 25,000 comments posted to more than

As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding

New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.

‘La Portraitiste,’ Written by Florence Longpré and Directed by Annie St-Pierre, Acquired by H264 (EXCLUSIVE)

H264, a Montreal-based film distribution and international sales company, has acquired the international rights to “La Portraitiste,” the first narrative feature film written by Florence Longpré, and directed by Annie St-Pierre, her first narrative feature as a director. It is

The Endless Self

Exploring animal life beyond the limits of human understanding.

Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield

Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.

Iran enters talks under military pressure, but major gaps with Washington remain

Despite significant gaps in preconditions ahead of Friday's talks, Iran has agreed to negotiate with the U.S., understanding that if Tehran wants sanctions lifted, it will have to discuss the broader issues of its nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies

Silver: Short-Term Bias Remains Bearish After Failed Rebound

New crew set to launch for ISS after medical evacuation

Four astronauts could blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) next week, after setbacks including a mysterious medical evacuation of the previous crew, last-minute rocket problems, and some scheduling conflicts with NASA's moon mission.

The Hill Republican who could get a deal on AI — if his leadership lets him

Rep. Jay Obernolte’s compromise approach to AI regulation is seen by many in the tech industry as their best hope to block state AI laws. But do GOP leaders want what he’s selling?

Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams' uniforms

Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.

EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains

The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.

UN rights chief appeals for $400 million as crises mount and funding shrinks

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk appealed for $400 million on Thursday to address mounting human rights needs in countries such as Sudan and Myanmar, after donor funding cuts drastically reduced the work of his office and left

JB e-hailing driver remanded in probe of sexual harassment viral video

He already had his public service licence cancelled.

Peppermint oil plasma coating could cut catheter infections without releasing drugs

Australian researchers have developed a high‑performance coating made from peppermint essential oil that can be applied to the surfaces of many commonly used medical devices, offering a safer way to protect patients from infection and inflammation.

Germany is embracing AI 'at full speed' as digital transformation is 'critical,' minister says

Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernisation, Karsten Wildberger, tells Euronews Next how the government is pushing ahead with efforts to digitise the country with the help of AI.

Bill Gates apologises for 'every minute' spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denying email claims

"The focus was always, he knew a lot of very rich people, and he was saying he could get them to give money to global health. In retrospect, that was a dead end," Gates said in an interview aired Wednesday.

The coming end of ISS, symbol of an era of global cooperation

When the International Space Station comes back to Earth in 2030, it will mark the end of three decades of peaceful international cooperation—and an era when space became central to our daily lives.

Once again, Israel is missing from Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list

Locales in the United Arab Emirates won big, but Israel is effectively being boycotted by an organization that claims to be about building bridges

Malaysia to ban heavy vehicles on roads before and after Chinese New Year to ease traffic flow

The bans will be on Feb 14 and 15, and Feb 21 and 22, 2026.

Brazil: Lula leads first-round scenarios but faces tighter runoffs, poll suggests

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains the front-runner across all first-round matchups for Brazil’s 4 October presidential election, according to a new survey by Instituto Ideia published by digital outlet Canal Meio.

Sony Outlines Expansion Plans for Peanuts Brand Following $457 Million Acquisition

Sony Group executives detailed their vision for expanding the Peanuts franchise during the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call Thursday, revealing strategies to leverage the iconic IP across music, film and global distribution platforms. Lin Tao, Sony’s chief financial

Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Lucky’ To Be Alive After Mistreatment By Her Family

"We can forgive as people but u don’t ever forget," the pop star wrote in a post on Instagram

‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’: Voters in Thailand want more than just handouts

Nearly 53 million eligible voters across Thailand will choose their preferred member of Parliament and the party they like best.

Fumes, rats and maggots: peer urges Environment Agency to clear illegal dump in Wigan

Shas Sheehan challenges refusal to remove 25,000 tonnes of waste causing ‘grave environmental hazard’ near school A 25,000-tonne illegal waste dump next to a primary school in Wigan presents “a grave environmental hazard” and should be cleared, the chair of the Lords

Indonesia on ‘right track’ to hit GDP, investment goals; Danantara keen to work with Temasek, Khazanah: Minister

At the CNA Summit held in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5), Indonesia’s Investment and Downstream Industry Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani called for more collaboration between the government, private sector and foreign investors.

Cats in Medieval Manuscripts & Paintings

Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) never saw a rhino himself, but by relying on eyewitness descriptions of the one King Manuel I of Portugal intended as a gift to the Pope, he managed to render a fairly realistic one, all things considered. Medieval artists’

‘The Grand Tour’ Revs Up With New Hosts Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman: ‘In No Way Cardboard Cutouts of the Old Three’

Prime Video has tapped Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Engelsman to helm the revamped “The Grand Tour,” which returns later this year with a fresh lineup two years after Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May concluded their run. The six-episode series will

‘Oni Hunter X’ Lands at enGEN3 in Partnership With Oni Force, GK Labs Investment (EXCLUSIVE)

enGEN3, a participatory storytelling platform, has formed a strategic partnership with Web3 anime brand Oni Force to develop “Oni Hunter X” as one of the first story worlds built on enGEN3’s infrastructure for licensed fan co-creation, distribution and revenue sharing, the

The volunteer Wikipedia army protecting against AI slop

The editors are both populating and fighting the world’s regional language AI engines.

China prioritizes investments outside the U.S.

In 2025, China invested in manufacturing hubs and data centers in Asia, mining in Latin America, and energy projects in Africa and the Middle East.

China is running the EV playbook on humanoid robots — and it’s working

Chinese companies control 90% of the humanoid robot market, dominating the technology that will reshape manufacturing and labor. The West is barely competing.

India to sign trade deal with United States in March, minister says

NEW DELHI, Feb 5 - India and the United States expect to sign a long-awaited formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will reduce tariffs on U.S. goods, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

India to sign trade deal with US in March, minister says

Washington is expected to cut duties on Indian exports to 18 per cent from 50 per cent.

Russian drones strike Kyiv as capital battles power cuts and cold

Ukraine woke to fresh attacks on its capital on 5 February 2026, as Kyiv faces a growing energy crisis and renewed Russian strikes.

Africa: South Africa Secures Full Afreximbank Membership with US$8 Billion Programme

[allAfrica] South Africa has become a full member of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the continent's largest trade institution, and has qualified for an initial $8 billion financing package that will help boost the mining, automaking and manufacturing sectors.

Eurozone inflation drops to 1.7%: Will the ECB move interest rates?

Eurozone inflation fell to 1.7% in January, its lowest since September 2024 and below the ECB’s 2% target. Core inflation eased to 2.2% as energy prices plunged.

Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled due to overtourism

Expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable, says China

China said it will not join bilateral arms-reduction talks between US and Russia.

China says expiration of US-Russia arms treaty regrettable

BEIJING, Feb 5 - The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that the expiration of the U.S.-Russia arms treaty was regrettable, and urged the U.S. to resume dialogue with Russia on \"strategic stability\".

China removes 3 lawmakers with defence-sector ties after top general probed

BEIJING, Feb 5 - Three Chinese lawmakers with ties to the defence sector have been removed from their positions, state media said in the wake of an investigation of the nation's top general, just as Beijing tries to modernise its military.

Russia's Dmitriev says progress made on Ukraine peace deal

MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Thursday that there was progress and a positive movement forward in negotiations on peace in Ukraine, as delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States prepared for talks in Abu

Flight delayed or cancelled by winter weather? Here are your rights to rebooking and refunds

Flights were suspended at Berlin airport on Thursday morning due to freezing rain.