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World
See allRussian Forces Launch Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv
On February 3, 2026, Russian forces launched a significant missile and drone assault on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and its second-largest city,...
Danish Defense Ministry Negotiates Aircraft Lease with Air Greenland for Enhanced Arctic Surveillance
The Danish Defense Ministry is in negotiations with Air Greenland to lease aircraft for enhanced surveillance in the Arctic region. This...
EU Designates Iran's IRGC as Terrorist Organization
The European Union has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in response to Tehran's...
Social Issues & Justice
See allDemonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Milan's Piazza XXV Aprile to protest the planned deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
U.K. Authorities Arrest 86 Protesters Demanding the Release of Palestine Action Prisoners
On January 25, 2026, London police arrested 86 protesters outside Wormwood Scrubs prison. The demonstrators were advocating for the release of...
Prints Harry: Duke of Sussex puts Daily Mail on trial
While you were watching Trump vs. JPMorgan chase and pondering why the Buffalo Bills fired their head coach after nine years of 12+ win seasons,...
Climate & Environment
See allDutch Court Orders Government to Protect Bonaire from Climate Change
The District Court of The Hague has ruled that the Dutch government failed to implement adequate climate mitigation and adaptation measures to...
Top winemaker ‘may have to leave its Spanish vineyards due to climate crisis’
Catalonia, Spain: Familia Torres, a storied winery dating back to 1870, warns that relentless heat and drought could render its ancestral...
French Inquiry: Officials Covered Up Nestlé’s Illegal Water Extraction
Paris, France: A Senate investigation found that top officials suppressed evidence of Nestlé Waters France illegally treating mineral water,...
Industry
See allASML Posts Record 2025 Profit on AI-Driven Demand, Plans 1,700 Job Cuts
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer, reported a record net profit of €9.6 billion ($11.5 billion) in 2025, driven by strong...
Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Accused of Breaching EU Sales Laws
Brussels, Belgium: Global fast-fashion retailer Shein faces new allegations of violating EU sales regulations, according to Marketplace.org....
Ex–Volkswagen Executives Sentenced in Dieselgate Fraud Case
Berlin, Germany: Four former Volkswagen executives were found guilty of fraud for their involvement in the infamous Dieselgate scandal that rocked...
Science & Innovation
See allEuropean Union Launches Investigation Into Elon Musk's Grok AI Chatbot
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, following reports that it generated nonconsensual...
Austrian cow shows flexible, multipurpose tool use by using a brush to scratch herself, suggesting cattle cognition may have been underestimated.
Austrian cow shows flexible, multipurpose tool use by using a brush to scratch herself, suggesting cattle cognition may have been underestimated.
Single-Pixel Camera Captures 3D Holograms, Sees Through Barriers
Cambridge, UK: Scientists have unveiled a single-pixel camera system that can create 3D holographic images—even of objects hidden behind barriers....
Politics
See allGabriel Attal pushes ahead with presidential bid, despite doubts within party
Gabriel Attal, former French Prime Minister and current leader of the Renaissance Party, is advancing his 2027 presidential campaign despite...
Tensions Escalate at Davos Over U.S. Greenland Policy
At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, European leaders, notably French President Emmanuel Macron, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's...
Trump cites NATO “framework” deal amid Greenland tensions
President Trump has pointed to a NATO “framework” arrangement as a way to cool tensions tied to Greenland, while key details remain unconfirmed....
Money
See allMacron’s Davos appearance reportedly boosts a sunglasses maker’s value
French President Emmanuel Macron was credited with boosting a sunglasses maker’s value after wearing the company’s aviators during a Davos speech....
Jamie Dimon says Trump’s card fee cap would be an “economic disaster.”
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized President Trump’s proposed 10% limit on credit card fees, calling it an “economic disaster.” He warned...
De Beers slashed the price of diamonds for the first time since December 2024, Bloomberg reported.
De Beers slashed the price of diamonds for the first time since December 2024, Bloomberg reported. The prospect of a barrage of new tariffs on...
Sports & Gaming
See allGymnast Alice Kinsella returns to training after giving birth, highlighting postpartum recovery questions
British gymnast Alice Kinsella returned to training after giving birth, spotlighting how elite athletes approach postpartum recovery. Researchers...
Olympic flame passes through Venice on the way to the Milan-Cortina Winter Games
The Olympic flame passed through Venice as part of its journey toward the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. The torch relay is a major...
Milan and Cortina race to finish Olympic venues
By this time next month, the Winter Olympics will be underway. But behind the scenes, it’s a “race against time” for Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo,...
Entertainment & Culture
See allPrince Harry testifies in London court against UK tabloid publisher
Prince Harry took the stand in a London court case against a UK tabloid publisher, alleging unlawful privacy invasions. Coverage described his...
Centuries of Love Letters
Britain’s National Archives is putting centuries of love letters on display, with an exhibit that spans roughly five hundred years of history....
‘The Last Emperor’ Dies
Valentino Garavani, one of the top designers of the 20th century, died yesterday at 93. In 1960, he founded Valentino, the Rome-based fashion...
Tech
See allBubble or Boom? Answer Depends on AI Adoption, Microsoft CEO Says
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, the Microsoft CEO said whether there’s an AI bubble depends on one...
Davos can’t stop talking about AI
When the bundled up elite aren’t discussing Trump’s Greenland threats, they are trading off AI hot takes. Tech execs and other powerful leaders...
Synthesia Co-founder’s New Venture, SpAItial, Secures $13M Seed for Interactive 3D AI Environments
Munich, Germany: Matthias Niessner, co-founder of Synthesia, has launched SpAItial and secured $13 million in seed funding led by Earlybird...
Lifestyle
See allPrime number: Rise of the chimney sweeps
It’s boom times for wee lads named Oliver, Alfie, and Ned. As energy prices rise and some Londoners turn to wood-burning stoves and fireplaces,...
Burrata’s Journey: From Italian Specialty to Global Fad and Critical Re-evaluation
Puglia, Italy: Once a niche cheese known primarily in its birthplace, burrata exploded into a $2.2 billion global phenomenon. Fueled by viral...
Burrata Craze Faces Reassessment as Chefs Call for More Creative Use
Rome, Italy: Burrata—an ultra-creamy cheese from Puglia—rose from a regional Italian specialty to a $2.2 billion global industry, only to spark...
Health & Wellness
See allWHO Charts Future Without U.S. Support, Members Approve Higher Dues
Geneva, Switzerland: WHO member states passed a 20% increase in required dues to offset the budget hole left by the United States’...
WHO Chief Urges Nations to Adopt Global Pandemic Treaty, Citing “Moment of Truth”
Geneva, Switzerland: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros called on governments to finalize a binding pandemic accord, warning the world is still...
Novo Nordisk Antiobesity Market Struggles Push Shares Down 50%
Copenhagen, Denmark: Novo Nordisk, once a leader in the weight-loss pharmaceutical sector with popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, has...
Career & Work
See allAI Revolution Could Threaten Women’s Jobs Disproportionately
Geneva, Switzerland: A new ILO report reveals that women hold a disproportionate share of jobs at high risk of AI automation—specifically in...
AI Disrupts Entry-Level Jobs, Spurs Call for Workforce Upskilling
Geneva, Switzerland: The World Economic Forum reports AI could displace millions of entry-level roles in fields like finance, marketing, and...
Europe’s Four-Day Workweek Trials Gain Momentum
A multi-industry pilot in Germany tested a four-day workweek with full-time pay, revealing no drop in productivity and surprising boosts to staff...
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Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Well-being, Study Shows
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Economic Inequality Linked to Lower Voter Turnout Globally, Study Finds
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Political Donations Strongly Influence Legislative Decisions, Study Finds
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Venezuela to continue cooperation with Russia in all areas — ambassador
"No foreign government can run Venezuela," Jesus Rafael Salazar Velasquez said
New START’s expiration could heighten global risks, Kremlin spokesman warns
Dmitry Peskov stressed that it would negatively affect "global security and strategic stability"
Kremlin confirms 2nd round of Abu Dhabi talks set for February 4 and 5
Dmitry Peskov said the same working group on security issues will participate in the talks
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