Singtel-owned Optus mobile service outage affects about 120,000 users in Australia: Local media
The telecommunications firm has said it is aware of the issues.
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China says its policy towards Japan will not be changed by one election
BEIJING, Feb 9 - China's policy towards Japan will not be changed by one particular election, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Statement by President von der Leyen on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine will soon reach 1500 days. In the entire last year, Russian forces advanced on average between 15 and 70 metres per day. They seized just about 0.8 percent of Ukraine's territory, despite the heaviest casualty rate suffered by any
China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Remains on Top in Pre–Lunar New Year Lull
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” again led the China box office for the Feb. 6–8 weekend, taking RMB25.9 million ($3.6 million) and lifting its cumulative total to RMB4.5 billion ($634.1 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The market continued to soften in the days immediately ahead
Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026
The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.
Trend for low and no-alcohol drinks continues apace
The growing trend, both in Belgium and elsewhere, for low and zero alcoholic drinks shows no sign of abating. According to latest figures, the per capita consumption in litres of pure alcohol across the 10 markets surveyed has fallen by -20% since 2000 – an indicator not only
America’s extreme right and left both doomed to fail
These days it seems like the only things to write about are politics and AI. I wrote about AI last time, so today I’ll write about politics. Here is my basic theory of American politics in the 2020s: The United States is a nation of moderates ruled by a fringe of extremists.
Third impeachment case filed against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte
She was accused of bilking taxpayers of at least US$8.5 million (S$10.8 million) while in office.
Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Kaja Kallas, EU foreign affairs chief
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay
A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty.
EU increases 'resilience' against threat to security infrastructure
The EU is stepping up its efforts to counter the growing threat to submarine data cables. Such cables carry as much as 99% of intercontinental internet traffic and are deemed as essential for modern life and the European economy. The EU say it faces increasing risks to this
Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear power plant again
An alarm related to electrical current in one cable went off a day after it was restarted on Jan 21.
Bangladesh women march to demand representation in Feb 12 polls
This will be first election since the overthrow of the autocratic government of Sheikh Hasina.
Taiwan says ‘impossible’ to move 40% chip capacity to US
Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the industrial ecosystem was built over decades.
World just isn’t grateful enough for Donald Trump
In US foreign policy right now, there is a growing split between countries Washington considers “grateful” and those it labels “ungrateful.” It is no longer mainly about common strategic interests or dependable long-term alliances. The real yardstick seems to be how openly and
Russia's FSB says Ukraine ordered attempt on Russian general's life, Interfax reports
MOSCOW, Feb 9 - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that the attempted assassination of General Vladimir Alexeyev was ordered by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Interfax news agency reported.
Japan election landslide clears path for Takaichi to deliver tax cuts
TOKYO, Feb 9 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to be pressed on her promised tax cuts and spending plans on Monday after a historic election win was seen heightening the chances of her delivering on stimulus measures that have rattled financial markets.
From instant noodle libraries to saunas: These airport lounges take pre-flight relaxation up a notch
From saunas and gyms to Gen Z-inspired social spaces, these are the airports shaking up your pre-flight routine.
An ‘Uber on rails’: French company adapts vans to train tracks to revive abandoned networks
There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use.
Think before you ink: Research suggests tattoos could cause cancer, but how concerned should we be?
Tattoos are more popular than ever, but a growing body of research suggests a link between permanent ink and the development of certain types of cancer. How concerned should people be?
From AI chatbots to shopping and streaming: Which mobile apps are the most downloaded in Europe?
Europe’s app market in 2025 shows a clear gap between what people download and what makes the most money. While utility, shopping and AI apps lead installs, entertainment, subscription and dating apps generate the highest revenues.
Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive and cheapest cities in 2026
Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Left says tragedies at sea highlight 'hardline approach to migration'
A Greek coast guard boat collided with a boat of “fleeing” people off the island of Chios on Tuesday (3 February), leaving at least 15 dead and more injured. Meanwhile, up to 1,000 people are feared dead or missing in the central Mediterranean during extreme weather conditions
Trains, trains and more trains: Can Eurostar’s €2bn investment keep competition at bay?
‘If we want to have more passengers, we need to have more trains’, Eurostar’s Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer discusses their plans for growth.
Seahawks dominate Patriots to win Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks produce a devastating defensive display to beat the New England Patriots and claim their second Super Bowl victory.
Artist sues AirAsia over unauthorised use of his iconic Penang artwork
The Penang-based Ernest Zacharevic alleged that AirAsia had illegally used his artwork Children On A Bicycle.
Venezuela's opposition says party leader kidnapped hours after being freed
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said political leader Juan Pablo Guanipa was taken by force in Caracas.
Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
HONG KONG, Feb 9 - Hong Kong's High Court on Monday sentenced media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail for two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the city's national security law, as well as one count of publishing seditious materials.
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory
Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory.
China’s Belt and Road meets its security test in Pakistan
The recent wave of coordinated militant attacks across Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan has once again exposed the fragile intersection of security, geopolitics and development at the heart of one of Asia’s most consequential infrastructure corridors. For
South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two
The South Korean Army has suspended operations of all AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters.
‘We want to go home’: Indonesian crew abandoned off Africa demand wages
The crew docked in Cape Verde in September 2025, when the owner left with their passports.
South Korean province sorry after official says ‘import young women’ to lift birth rate
Jindo County Chief Kim Hee-su has apologised, conceding he had “used the inappropriate word”.
Africa: After Davido's Consecutive Grammys Losses, Does Africa Need Its Own Awards?
[This Day] As Nigerian stars fall short again at the Grammys, questions resurface about representation, relevance, and Africa's place in global music recognition, Vanessa Obioha writes
North Africa: 2026 Brings No Respite to Children Living in Violence and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa
[Unicef] Amman -- "We are only a few weeks into the new year and already the toll of violence and conflict on children in the region is devastating.
Malaysian Chinese woman goes viral for speaking fluent Tamil at parents’ chicken rice stall
Despite not having any formal education in Tamil, it is the language she is most comfortable in.
Africa: South Africa Withdraws Troop Contribution to MONUSCO
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government's decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic
US should embrace, not resist, rise of middle powers
The post-Cold War fantasy of a unipolar world order under American hegemony is definitively over. What’s emerging in its place isn’t the neat bipolar rivalry between Washington and Beijing that many strategists anticipated, but rather a more chaotic multipolar system where
Africa: Addis Ababa Poised to Welcome AU Summit Delegates With Enhanced Hospitality
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Addis Ababa has finalized extensive preparations to host delegates attending the upcoming African Union (AU) Summit, as the city continues a sweeping urban transformation aimed at strengthening its role as Africa's diplomatic capital.
Kid Rock Delivers Half-Assed Lip Sync At TPUSA Anti-Halftime Show
Billed as an alternative to Bad Bunny's official Super Bowl performance, the event came off like a pyrotechnics-heavy tantrum
Africa: Heat With No End - Climate Model Sets Out an Unbearable Future for Parts of Africa
[The Conversation Africa] People often think of a heatwave as a temporary event, a brutal week of sun that eventually breaks with a cool breeze. But as the climate changes globally, in parts of Africa, that level of heat is becoming a permanent part of the weather.
Africa: Connecting Home Solar and Electric Vehicle Batteries to the Grid Could Boost South Africa's Clean Energy and Strengthen the Electricity System
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has committed to reaching phasing out human-caused carbon pollution by 2050. To get there, it needs to push as much renewable energy as possible into the national grid.
East Africa: East Africa's Dismal Football Record Doesn't Match Its Passion - What Needs to Happen
[The Conversation Africa] East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven't