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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

February 1, 2026 - 23:04
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
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Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

February 1, 2026 - 22:20
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.
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Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

February 1, 2026 - 22:20
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.
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Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest

February 1, 2026 - 21:27
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.
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Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

February 1, 2026 - 21:04
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.
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Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

February 1, 2026 - 21:04
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.
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Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province

February 1, 2026 - 19:08
The Pakistani military says 31 civilians and 17 security forces were killed and its response killed 145 attackers.
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LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

February 1, 2026 - 18:50
Casey Wasserman's flirty emails were among millions of files published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
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LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

February 1, 2026 - 18:50
Casey Wasserman's flirty emails were among millions of files published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
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Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

February 1, 2026 - 18:50
Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

February 1, 2026 - 18:24
Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise

February 1, 2026 - 18:15
India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.
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Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links

February 1, 2026 - 17:37
Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.
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Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links

February 1, 2026 - 17:37
Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.
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Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win

February 1, 2026 - 17:24
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
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Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win

February 1, 2026 - 17:24
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
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Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline

February 1, 2026 - 16:37
The footage was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in the capital city of Wellington.
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Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say

February 1, 2026 - 14:12
Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.
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Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

February 1, 2026 - 10:30
Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.
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Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan

February 1, 2026 - 09:57
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan's province.
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