International Mandelson should hand back US ambassador payout, says cabinet minister Pressure grows on Keir Starmer as Labour peer reported to have received payment worth three months’ salary when he quit in SeptemberUK politics live – latest updatesA cabinet minister has called for Peter Mandelson to hand back the payout he received after quitting as ambassador to the US last year, as pressure increased on the prime minister to quit for having appointed him in the first place.Pat McFadden, the welfare […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
International Centre-left candidate expected to see off far right as Portugal votes in presidential runoff António José Seguro tipped to beat populist André Ventura with support of mainstream politicians on left and rightThe centre-left Socialist candidate, António José Seguro, is heavily favoured to defeat the far-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s runoff presidential election on Sunday, in a vote that will test the depth of support for Ventura’s brash style of politics.Recent opinion polls suggest Seguro will collect twice as many votes as Ventura in […] todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
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 MzNana & Obaapa Christy unite on soul-stirring gospel anthem Ahoto’ Ghanaian gospel music minister MzNana has officially released her highly anticipated new single, “Ahoto (Comfort),” featuring legendary gospel icon Obaapa Christy, and it’s already blessing hearts across the globe.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Police arrest 53-year-old man for threat of death, unlawful possession of firearm The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Seth Welbeck, for allegedly threatening a police investigator with a firearm and possessing a weapon and ammunition without lawful authority.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link Local See the areas that will be affected by ECG’s planned maintenance between February 8-13 Residents across multiple regions of Ghana should prepare for scheduled power interruptions next week as the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) rolls out a series of planned maintenance works aimed at improving service delivery. Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local Over 1,000 youth equipped as National Apprenticeship Programme starts in Ashanti region The pilot phase of the National Youth Apprenticeship Programme has commenced in the Ashanti Region, with over 1,000 young people receiving tools and equipment to enable them acquire employable skills. At a brief ceremony held at Ejisu to officially hand over the apprenticeship equipment to various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for onward distribution, the deputy Chief Executive Officer of the programme, Alhaji Inusa Mahama, reiterated the government’s […] todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International A Curling Champion Is Italy’s Hometown Hero at the Olympic Games Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
