insert_link International In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has repeatedly been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International What to Know About Thailand’s Election The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
International ‘We will pay,’ Savannah Guthrie says in desperate video plea to potential kidnappers of her mother Today show host tells potential kidnappers of mother Nancy that family is prepared to pay for safe returnSavannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return, as the frantic search for the 84-year-old entered a seventh day.“We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that […] todayFebruary 8, 2026
International NSW police to seize and destroy illegally ‘souped-up’ ebikes under government crackdown State transport minister says ebikes modified to exceed 25km/h speed limit will be confiscated by police and ‘end up as a twisted wreck’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW government has announced a “crackdown” on illegally modified ebikes, with police to be given powers to seize and destroy any that exceed the legal speed limit.The transport minister, […] todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
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
insert_link Local Bribery scandal rocks NDC Ayawaso East primary as IMANI President demands total annulment President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to annul the Ayawaso East parliamentary primary held on Saturday, February 7, following allegations of vote-buying and breaches of the party’s electoral code.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
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 Pollster Mussa Dankwah reacts as Baba Jamal defies projections in NDC Ayawaso East Primary Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has reacted to the victory of Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed in the Ayawaso East NDC primary on Saturday, February 7, contrary to earlier projections.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