International ‘It felt hypocritical’: child internet safety campaign accused of censoring teenagers’ speeches Exclusive: Childnet, a UK charity part-funded by US tech firms, edited out warnings by two young speakers at its 2024 Safer Internet Day eventAn internet safety campaign backed by US tech companies has been accused of censoring two teenagers they invited to speak out about the biggest issues facing children online.Childnet, a UK charity part-funded by companies including Snap, Roblox and Meta, edited out warnings from Lewis Swire and Saamya […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election win Results mean coalition of country’s recently installed PM has a supermajority the in lower house of parliamentJapan’s conservative governing party is on course to dramatically strengthen its grip on power after exit polls predicted a landslide victory in Sunday’s elections, in what will be seen as an early public endorsement of the new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.The Liberal Democratic party (LDP) was projected to win between 274 and 328 seats […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International Thai PM’s party on track to win election in blow to pro-democracy camp Staunch royalist Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai party builds commanding lead on disappointing night for rivalsThe party of the Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a staunch royalist and shrewd political dealmaker, is on track to win the most seats in Sunday’s election after a disappointing night for his rivals in the youthful, pro-democracy People’s party.“We are likely to take first place in the election,” the 59-year-old told reporters at the headquarters for […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link International France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
insert_link Local Medeama survive Samartex test to reach FA Cup last eight Medeama SC secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025/2026 FA Cup after edging past Samartex 1996 in a tense Round of 16 clash on Saturday, February 7, 2026.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Frank Quaye Writes: Nullify Ayawaso East primary to protect NDC’s integrity and goodwill The news that His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate recall of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed from his post as Ghana’s High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a significant and welcome step toward public sector accountability. By this action, the President has signalled that the conduct of his appointees […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Lands minister heads to South Africa for annual African mining investment conference The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has arrived in South Africa to take part in the 2026 African Mining Indaba Conference.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
Local T-bills auction: Government exceeds target by 246; interest rates fall sharply to 9.9% According to the auction results by the Bank of Ghana, total bids tendered were estimated at GH¢17.2 billion, but the government accepted GH¢5.8 billion.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6