International Resignations, denials and excuses: Epstein fallout hits some harder than others While the US president’s many mentions in the Esptein files seem to have no consequences, in the UK Starmer could be the first world leader to fallAll around Europe, the political and business elite are facing an inquest on what blinded so many to think it was permissible to consort with a known sex trafficker. As the 3m emails and 1,800 photos released on Friday by the US Department of […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
International Magic Beach by Alison Lester named Australia’s best children’s picture book Lester’s 1990 classic about the wonders of nature wins Guardian Australia poll ahead of Possum Magic in second placeAlison Lester interview: ‘Everything I do looks a bit like a stuffed toy’Children on their favourite picture book: ‘I also like that the dad cries’Magic Beach by Alison Lester has won Guardian Australia’s poll to find Australia’s best children’s picture book of all time.More than 100,000 votes were cast after polling opened […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
International Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 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 5, 2026
insert_link Local MTN Ghana partners Thrive & Shine to accelerate AI literacy and empower Ghanaian youth MTN Ghana has partnered with youth led non-profit, Thrive & Shine after signing an MOU to expand digital opportunities for young people in Ghana. The partnership marks a major step in AI literacy, STEM empowerment and Ghana’s future digital workforce, according to MTN. The collaboration aims to ensure Ghanaian youth are not left behind as […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026 1
insert_link Local RTI Commission slaps another penalty on GES …over RTI violation The Ghana Education Service (GES) has been slapped with a GH¢10,000 administrative penalty by the Right to Information Commission (RTIC) for failing to respond to an RTI request from Corruption Watch Investigator Frederick Asiamah.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026 2
insert_link Local Gov’t taking steps to restore original name of Kotoka International Airport – Transport Minister The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, says government is preparing to take steps to restore the original name of Kotoka International Airport as part of a broader effort to properly reflect Ghana’s history and national identity.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Policewoman caged over alleged killing of taxi driver A policewoman, Gifty Oppong, who allegedly shot and killed a taxi driver at Tetegu near Weija, has appeared before the Adabraka District Court charged with murder.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link Local Photos: Ghana and Zambia First Ladies strengthen ties First Lady Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Wednesday held an engagement with her Zambian counterpart, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema, underscoring a shared vision of cross-border collaboration and women-led development.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
