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Feb 1, 2026 - World

A second Jeffrey Epstein accuser has alleged the late US sex offender sent her to Britain for a sexual encounter with former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as per reports.

Feb 1, 2026 - World

A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the northeastern African country nearly three years ago.

Feb 1, 2026 - World

The BNP on Sunday alleged it found an "unusual" voter migration in capital Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.

Feb 1, 2026 - World

PM says Europe must ‘step up’ and signals he wants to work more closely with other states to build military capability The UK should consider re-entering talks for a defence pact with the EU, Keir Starmer has said, arguing that Europe needs to “step up and do more” to defend itself in uncertain times.The prime minister signalled that he wanted to work more collaboratively with other European countries to increase defence spending and build up military capability, and doing so through the EU’s scheme is one option available. Continue reading...

Feb 1, 2026 - World

Documents released under FoI show Wells’ department worried about how gambling reforms would affect sporting codes and media companiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere is growing frustration in the government caucus about the delay to gambling advertising reforms, according to a group of Labor MPs who say they want the communications and sports minister, Anika Wells, to take action.Documents recently released under freedom of information laws revealing details of Wells’ meetings with major TV broadcasters about wagering restrictions show her department has conceded the popularity of an ad ban, but is concerned about what it could mean for sporting codes and media companies. Continue reading...