Feb 02 Epstein victims want former Prince Andrew to testify before lawmakers. He's unlikely to do so By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The pressure for Andrew to testify is growing after the latest release of documents from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into Epstein revealed further unsavory details about links between the two men. Continue reading
Feb 02 French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press France has adopted its delayed 2026 budget Monday, clearing the way for higher military spending promised by President Emmanuel Macron to confront threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Mideast conflicts. Continue reading
Feb 02 Mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela a month after U.S.-imposed government change By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press As the initial shock of the U.S. raid and capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro gives way to a mix of uncertainty, hope and disappointment, a pervasive fear of another attack or more government repression continues to hang over Venezuelans. Continue reading
Feb 02 Kremlin official says U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks will resume this week By Illia Novikov, Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s war on Ukraine is set to go ahead this week after a brief postponement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday, with negotiations taking place against a backdrop of continued front-line fighting and deadly long-range attacks on rear… Continue reading
Feb 02 NATO's credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a hit under Trump By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Any deterrence of Russia relies on ensuring that President Vladimir Putin is convinced that NATO will retaliate should he expand his war beyond Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 02 Son of Norway's crown princess arrested on new allegations the day before his rape trial By Kostya Manenkov, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Police said Monday that Marius Borg Høiby was arrested on Sunday evening and is accused of assault, threats with a knife and violation of a restraining order. Continue reading
Feb 02 British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords after latest Epstein files release By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is urging Mandelson to also resign from the House of Lords. Continue reading
Feb 02 1st medical evacuees from Gaza enter Egypt as Rafah crossing reopens By Samy Magdy, Josef Federman, Associated Press About 20,000 Palestinian children and adults needing medical care hope to leave devastated Gaza via the crossing, according to Gaza health officials. Continue reading
Feb 02 China call decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama 'political manipulation' By Associated Press The Dalai Lama said in a statement on his website that he saw the win "as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility."… Continue reading
Feb 01 Iran's supreme leader warns any U.S. attack would spark 'regional war' in the Middle East Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Middle East. Continue reading