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Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Confusion at reopening of Rafah crossing leaves Palestinians stranded
Jerusalem — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by…
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Middle East
February 8, 2026
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Brisbane — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get two very different receptions when he arrives in Australia on Monday –…
Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy investigates suspected railway sabotage
World
February 8, 2026
Anti-Olympics protest in Milan turns violent as Italy investigates suspected railway sabotage
Milan, Italy — Anti-Olympic protesters marched peacefully through Milan on Saturday afternoon, holding signs, marching arm-in-arm, singing and dancing. But…
US plans inaugural meeting of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as questions remain over group’s mandate
World
February 8, 2026
US plans inaugural meeting of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as questions remain over group’s mandate
The Trump administration is planning its first meeting of the “Board of Peace” this month in Washington, according to a…
AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
Technology
February 7, 2026
AI is upending entry-level jobs. Three teens tell us how they’re responding
New York — High school students are on the verge of entering a very different job market than earlier generations…
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
World
February 7, 2026
Zelensky says US wants Ukraine-Russia peace deal by June, despite failure to reach breakthrough so far
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the United States wants a peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia by early…
The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two
World
February 7, 2026
The Epstein files are threatening to split Norway’s royal family in two
Norway’s royal family were battling scandals on multiple fronts this week, with charities moving to cut or review ties to…
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Bezalel Zini, brother of Israel’s security chief, arrested in bust of alleged Gaza smuggling ring
Tel Aviv — The brother of Israel’s security chief was arrested along with 14 others in a major police bust…
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque
World
February 7, 2026
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque
A suicide bomber killed dozens of people and injured more than 160 during Friday prayers at a Shiite Muslim mosque…
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
Middle East
February 7, 2026
Trump is beset by hard dilemmas and no easy wins with Iran
This is one shock Donald Trump may prefer not to inflict on Americans. If one day soon, they awake to…
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
Middle East
February 7, 2026
US and Iran conclude high-stakes talks in Oman. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” with Iran after delegations from both countries participated in…
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
World
February 7, 2026
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
The United States on Friday accused China of carrying out a secret nuclear test in 2020 as the Trump administration…
Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina attacks
World
February 5, 2026
Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina attacks
Bauchi, Nigeria Reuters — Nearly 200 people have been killed by armed men in separate attacks in remote villages in…
‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Technology
February 5, 2026
‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
London — Spain will ban social media for under-16s and require platforms to employ strict age verification tools, joining Australia,…
The Epstein storm could topple a world leader — but it’s not Trump
World
February 5, 2026
The Epstein storm could topple a world leader — but it’s not Trump
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was never mixed up with Jeffrey Epstein but is in grave peril of losing his…
The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure
World
February 5, 2026
The US says Venezuela is changing. But one month since Maduro’s capture, its people aren’t so sure
One month after the US carried out an attack in Venezuela to capture its president, civilians in the South American…
Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says
Middle East
February 5, 2026
Exclusive: Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in detention in Iran, foundation says
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is on hunger strike whilst being held in detention by Iranian authorities, according to…
Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires
World
February 5, 2026
Fears of nuclear arms race rise as US-Russia treaty expires
The expiration of the last remaining nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia on Thursday has sparked fears about…
Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’
Middle East
February 5, 2026
Trump warns Iran’s supreme leader should be ‘very worried’
US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader should be “very worried,” as both sides prepare for their first formal…
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
Middle East
February 4, 2026
Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters
Tehran — On Thursday evenings, Tehran’s largest cemetery comes to life as people flock to pay their respects to lost…