International Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy Exclusive: David O’Sullivan says war-based economy may be nearing point of becoming ‘unsustainable’Western sanctions are having a “significant impact” on the Russian economy, the EU’s sanctions envoy has said, ahead of the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.David O’Sullivan, a veteran Irish official, said sanctions were “not a silver bullet” and would always face circumvention, but insisted that after four years he was confident they were having an […] todayFebruary 5, 2026 1
International Queensland man charged with 596 child abuse offences allegedly groomed children online, police say The 27-year-old man from Maryborough is alleged to have had 23,000 photographs and videos stored on a hard driveFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice say a Queensland man charged with 596 child abuse offences used false identities online to groom and coerce children – mostly aged seven to 15 – in Australia and overseas.The 27-year-old man from […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
International Australia politics live: Greens senator claims One Nation the party of ‘billionaires, not battlers’ after Hanson’s free flights on Rinehart jet Follow today’s news liveTerrorism charge laid over alleged attempted bombing at Invasion Day rally in PerthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong says she understands there are many different views held over Herzog’s visit with some, including the Palestine Action Group, still planning to protest Herzog’s arrival in Sydney next week.Asked whether those groups should be allowed to protest, Wong says:We are a country, a democracy […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
International ‘Country of the blind’: How will Bangladesh remember Muhammad Yunus? Yunus tried to bring reforms and justice for Hasina-era victims. But as his stint as leader ends, he has his critics.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
International UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island. 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
Local Inflation falls to 3.8%, as price pressures ease for 13th straight month By Juliet ETEFE Consumer inflation rate fell further to 3.8 percent in January 2026, marking the 13th consecutive month of decline and its lowest level since the rebasing of prices in 2021, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data show a sharp moderation in price pressures, with year-on-year […] The post Inflation falls to 3.8%, as price pressures ease for 13th straight month […] todayFebruary 5, 2026
International Sky wins best news programme at Broadcast Awards Sky's coverage of the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has won best news programme at the Broadcast Awards.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
International Sky wins best news programme at Broadcast Awards Sky's coverage of the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has won best news programme at the Broadcast Awards.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 5, 2026
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