Moscow, Russia Russian regulators have started restricting access to the widely used messaging and social platform Telegram, marking a significant escalation in the Kremlin’s long-running effort to tighten control over digital communications and push citizens toward state-backed alternatives. Roskomnadzor, the federal communications watchdog, announced it will continue to gradually impose restrictions on Telegram until the […]

FRENCH PROSECUTORS RAID ELON MUSK’S X OFFICES OVER CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, DATA PROBEFrench authorities execute search of X’s Paris headquarters and summon Elon Musk amid widening criminal investigation into alleged child pornography, deepfakes, unlawful data extraction and AI chatbot abuses.

Rape Trial Opens for Norway Crown Princess’ Son Amid Royal Scandal and Epstein Email FalloutOslo / Norway (Feb 3, 2026) The high-profile rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, opened in an Oslo courtroom on Tuesday, drawing intense national and international scrutiny as the royal family grapples with […]

French Prosecutors Raid Elon Musk’s X Office in ParisParis, France (Feb 3, 2026) French investigators have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of an ongoing cybercrime probe, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday. The court action, carried out by the cybercrime unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office, […]

Israel Authorises Partial Reopening of the Rafah Crossing Between Gaza and EgyptJerusalem/Cairo (Feb 2, 2026) Israel has authorised the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing the only border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt for the first time in nearly two years, according to an Israeli security official and multiple international reports. The move, […]

Spain‑based banking giant Santander UK has announced plans to shut 44 bank branches across the United Kingdom, a move expected to put 291 jobs at risk as part of a continued restructuring of its high‑street operations. The closures reflect the bank’s response to a major shift in customer behaviour, with 96 % of all transactions now […]

After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) have concluded a historic free trade agreement (FTA) the most ambitious trade deal either side has ever signed. The pact aims to dramatically cut tariffs and deepen economic ties between the world’s most populous nation and the 27‑member EU, creating an expansive trading […]

Spain’s government has unveiled a landmark immigration policy that will grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented migrants living and working in the country a move many officials and advocates are calling historic and distinct from stricter immigration rhetoric in parts of the United States and much of Europe. Under the reform, migrants currently without […]

Verified Footage EmergesRecent verified videos and footage from Iran authenticated Verify and other independent analysts show horrific scenes from the aftermath of nationwide anti-government protests, including:Bodies piled inside a hospital mortuary, with at least 31 corpses seen in one verified clip.Body bags laid outside hospital entrances, indicating mass casualties.Snipers stationed on building rooftops, including armed […]

Two Palestinian Boys Killed by Israeli Fire in GazaTwo young Palestinian boys were killed by Israeli gunfire in the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning while they were collecting firewood to help their families cope with harsh winter conditions, according to their relatives and hospital officials. The boys were Mohammad and Suleiman Al Zawaraa, cousins who […]

Former German Nurse Convicted of Killing 10 Patients Now Linked to Over 100 Suspicious DeathsWestern Germany A former nurse already serving a life sentence for murdering 10 patients in western Germany may be connected to more than 100 additional deaths, prosecutors told the BBC and other outlets, raising fresh alarm about the full scope of […]

NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING FOR BONDI ATTACK VICTIMSAustralia observed a National Day of Mourning to honour the 15 people killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025 an attack that predominantly targeted Jewish Australians during a Hanukkah celebration and is regarded as one of the nation’s deadliest terrorist incidents. […]

European Parliament Members Block Vote to Ratify US-European Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Greenland Threat and Tariff WarningEuropean lawmakers take stand against US policies as trade tensions rise. A key group of European Parliament members has blocked a vote to ratify a US-European trade deal, citing growing concerns over US President Donald Trump’s aggressive foreign policy […]

Trump Arrives in Switzerland for Key Meetings Amid Greenland Tensions: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Switzerland to meet with world leaders, as Europe grapples with his controversial remarks about Greenland. The visit, which is being closely monitored by international observers, comes amid growing concerns over Trump’s insistence on acquiring Greenland, a proposal that […]

Europe will not be blackmailed, Danish PM says over Trump Greenland tariff threats Copenhagen/Brussels Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly rejected pressure from the United States after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs in an apparent bid to force European backing for a proposed U.S. takeover of Greenland.Speaking amid rising diplomatic tensions, Frederiksen said […]

Spain declares three days of mourning after deadly high-speed train crash Madrid, Spain The Spanish government has declared three days of national mourning following a deadly high-speed train collision in the country’s southern region that has left at least 40 people dead and many others injured. The crash, involving a passenger high-speed service, triggered a […]

EU Calls Urgent Meeting on Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat, Considers RetaliationThe European Union has convened an emergency meeting to discuss former US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs linked to a dispute over Greenland, with EU officials describing the move as “blackmail.”Senior EU diplomats said the bloc is prioritising diplomacy to defuse the standoff […]

At Least 39 Killed After High-Speed Train Derailment and Collision in SpainAt least 39 people have been confirmed dead after a high-speed passenger train derailed and was subsequently struck by another train in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, authorities have said.Emergency services warned that the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue searching […]

21 Killed in Deadly Two-Train Collision in SpainAt least 21 people have been confirmed dead following a devastating train crash in Spain involving two passenger trains, according to policeEmergency services rushed to the scene after the trains collided on a major rail line, triggering a large-scale rescue operation. Several others were injured in the crash, […]

NHS trust discriminated against nurses by allowing trans woman in female changing room, tribunal rulesAn employment tribunal in Newcastle, England has ruled that an NHS trust indirectly discriminated and harassed a group of female nurses by allowing a transgender woman to use their female-only changing room without providing suitable alternatives — creating a “hostile, humiliating […]

Europe bolsters military presence in Greenland amid rising Arctic tensions

ELON MUSK’S STARLINK PROVIDES FREE INTERNET ACCESS IN IRAN AMID CRACKDOWN Tehran / Global — Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now offering free Starlink satellite internet access in Iran as the Iranian government continues a violent crackdown on anti-government protests and imposes a near-total internet blackout across the country, according to CNN and local tech experts. […]

🇮🇷 Iran Protests: Death Toll Surges, Crackdown Intensifies At least 1,850 protesters have been killed in more than two weeks of anti-regime demonstrations in Iran, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency and reported by CNN and other outlets — a figure that appears to reflect a sharp escalation from earlier tallies. The […]

NHL Briefly Questions Italy Olympic Participation Over Venue and Ice Concerns League Raised Safety and Facility Issues Before Confirming Players Will Compete at 2026 Winter Games MILAN/CALGARY — The National Hockey League (NHL) temporarily reconsidered its plans to send star players to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, after questions arose over […]