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'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C

February 3, 2026 - 22:17
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
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Russia ends 'week-long pause' with major attack on Ukraine energy sites

February 3, 2026 - 20:08
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
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Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X

February 3, 2026 - 19:19
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.
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Fifa president 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says

February 3, 2026 - 18:50
Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.
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Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US

February 3, 2026 - 18:35
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
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Iran's president says it will negotiate with the US

February 3, 2026 - 18:35
Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.
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Israel reopens Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt

February 3, 2026 - 18:02
Only a few Palestinian patients managed to get out of Gaza to Egypt for medical treatment after Monday's reopening.
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Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect

February 3, 2026 - 16:32
The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model.
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Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard

February 3, 2026 - 16:08
The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.
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Trump seeks $1bn in damages from Harvard

February 3, 2026 - 16:08
The announcement is the latest development in the White House's ongoing feud with the Ivy League institution.
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Son of Norway's crown princess goes on trial in tense moment for royal family

February 3, 2026 - 15:01
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
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US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants

February 3, 2026 - 13:12
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.
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Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal

February 3, 2026 - 12:44
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
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China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

February 3, 2026 - 11:06
It makes China the first country to stop the use of designs first made popular by Elon Musk's Tesla.
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China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

February 3, 2026 - 11:06
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.
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Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?

February 3, 2026 - 10:45
Gary O'Donoghue looks at why no prosecutions have yet come from the release of millions of documents.
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Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress

February 3, 2026 - 10:27
The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.
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SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm

February 3, 2026 - 10:04
Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging.
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Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

February 3, 2026 - 09:13
Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.
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After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump

February 3, 2026 - 09:00
Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and American leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.
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