IDF Confirms Killing Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Militants in Gaza Strikes

IDF Confirms Killing Senior Hamas, Islamic Jihad Militants in Gaza Strikes

Here are Wednesday’s updates from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and the Middle East: ■ Iran’s foreign minister and a U.S. official confirmed that talks between Iran and the United States are scheduled to be held in Oman on Friday. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote that the “nuclear talks” would take place at 10 A.M., … Read more

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for trying to assassinate Trump

Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for trying to assassinate Trump

Judge says Ryan Routh engaged in ‘premeditated’ plot to kill Trump several months before the US presidential election. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A judge has sentenced Ryan Routh, convicted of plotting to kill Donald Trump two months before the 2024 US presidential election, … Read more

Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke

Russia jails stand-up comic Artemy Ostani over war joke

Artemy Ostanin sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony after joking about a ‘legless’ war veteran. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A Russian comedian has been sentenced to more than five years in a penal colony for telling a joke about … Read more

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire – BBC

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire – BBC

Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire  BBC Verifying Gaza footage after 20 reported killed in Israeli strikes  BBC LIVE: Israeli attacks across Gaza kill 23 Palestinians since dawn  Al Jazeera Israel strikes Gaza, killing 19, mostly women and children, after saying Hamas violated deal  NPR IDF says Gaza strike likely hit Palestinian … Read more

Gunmen kill more than 30 people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: Authorities

Gunmen kill more than 30 people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: Authorities

Armed men burned homes and shops in Woro, a remote village in north-central Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say. Published On 4 Feb 20264 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Armed men have killed at least 35 people and burned homes and shops in Woro, a remote village in … Read more

These exiled Venezuelans dream of returning home. What’s stopping them? | Nicolas Maduro News

These exiled Venezuelans dream of returning home. What’s stopping them? | Nicolas Maduro News

The ‘test’ of a new country This longing is shared by Angelica Angel, a 24-year-old student activist in exile. She had grown up with tear gas and police beatings in Venezuela. After all, she had started protesting at age 15. “They’ve pointed their guns at me, beaten me and almost arrested me. That’s when you … Read more

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home – BBC

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home – BBC

Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home  BBC Ex-Prince Andrew Officially Moves Out of Royal Lodge Home as Police Assess New Epstein-Linked Allegations  People.com All About Marsh Farm, Ex-Prince Andrew’s New “Shoe Box-Sized” Home at Sandringham  instyle.com Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Reported New Home, Marsh Farm, Is a Place of Boggy Exile  Vanity Fair Ex-Prince Andrew forced into temporary housing after … Read more

Are we in a literacy crisis? | Education

Are we in a literacy crisis? | Education

We’re talking to educators with decades of experience and seeing why nobody is reading books any more. Is it fair to blame everything on technology? Are parents being present enough with their children, and what does that mean for our collective future? Presenter: Stefanie Dekker Guests:Beth Gaskill – Founder of Big City Readers Keisha Siriboe … Read more

Second Iranian official seeks asylum in Switzerland

Second Iranian official seeks asylum in Switzerland

Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Vienna, Gholamreza Derikvand, has left his post and is seeking asylum for himself and his family in Switzerland, Iran International reported on Tuesday afternoon, citing sources familiar with the matter.  The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not commented on Derikvand’s actions, according to the outlet, and has “avoided discussing the case or … Read more

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens

Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape as trial opens

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 counts centred on alleged abuse of women as his mother regrets Epstein links. Published On 3 Feb 20263 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The son of Norway’s crown princess has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape as … Read more

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