International Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal – UK politics live Pressure continued to build on Keir Starmer to remove his chief of staff Morgan McSweeneyDowning Street has defied calls to remove Keir Starmer’s most senior aide, insisting Morgan McSweeney retains the prime minister’s confidence, as frustration grows over a wait for documents on Peter Mandelson, which some fear could last for weeks.Amid warnings from Labour backbenchers that McSweeney’s survival would leave Starmer’s position “untenable”, Starmer apologised to victims of Jeffrey […] todayFebruary 6, 2026 1
International Russian general Vladimir Alekseyev in critical condition after Moscow shooting Deputy director of Russia’s military intelligence agency shot several times outside his apartmentA senior Russian military official has been rushed to hospital after being shot in Moscow on Friday, state media reported.Lt Gen Vladimir Alekseyev was shot several times outside his apartment by an unknown gunman in the north-west of the city and is in critical condition, according to early reports. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 6, 2026 1
International Top Russian general Vladimir Alexeyev shot in Moscow – Europe live Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence hospitalised after being shot several times by an unidentified assailant Russian affairs reporterAlexeyev is a deputy director of Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU. He has been widely described as a key figure overseeing the country’s private military companies and was among the senior officials dispatched to negotiate with Yevgeny Prigozhin during the Wagner group’s brief mutiny in the summer of 2023. Continue reading...Source: […] todayFebruary 6, 2026
International PM praises ‘very significant’ Indonesia security pact – as it happened This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRideshare driver in court over allegations of sexual assaulting passengerA rideshare driver will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during a short early morning trip, AAP reports. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 6, 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 6, 2026
insert_link Local WAFCON 2026: Black Queens set for four-nation tournament as part of preparations The four-nation tournament is scheduled to run from February 28 to March 6, 2026 providing the team with a competitive platform to fine-tune the squad, test tactical combinations and build match fitness ahead of the continental showpiece.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 6, 2026 1
insert_link Local PSWU dismisses media reports of Energy Commission staff agitating against acting Executive Secretary The Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has dismissed as false and baseless circulating media reports alleging that staff at the Energy Commission of Ghana are demanding the termination of the appointment of the acting Executive Secretary, Ing. Mrs Eunice Biritwum. The union described the claims as a misrepresentation that […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 6, 2026
insert_link Local FGM remains a serious concern in Ghana despite legal gains – Gender Ministry, UNFPA warn The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have warned that female genital mutilation (FGM) remains a serious and evolving concern in Ghana, despite significant progress made over the past three decades. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, 6 February 2026, to mark the International Day of […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 6, 2026
insert_link Local Nkawie SHTS receives two-year ban for misconduct at Ashanti Inter-School Athletics The Nkawie Senior High Technical School has been handed a two-year ban from all extracurricular activities within the Ashanti Region, following incidents of misconduct during the Inter-Schools Athletics event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 6, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
