insert_link Local IEA rejects proposed mining royalty reform, calls for full national ownership The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty regime, describing it as a continuation of a “colonial” system that deprives Ghana of the full value of its natural resources.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Police suspect mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted from Arizona home Authorities say Savannah Guthrie’s mother was taken from her home, where signs of forced entry and blood were foundA search continued Tuesday in Arizona for the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, with police saying they believe the 84-year-old woman was abducted in a weekend intrusion at her home near Tucson.According to the Los Angeles Times, citing two law enforcement sources, there were signs of forced entry and […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Trump urges Republicans to ‘nationalize the voting’ in 15 states, sowing doubt in elections – US politics live US president, who is also due to meet Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro weeks after threatening military action in the country, makes comment on electionsTrump-Petro meeting could end in detente or discord with Colombia leaderDonald Trump has continued to sow doubt in the election system. While appearing on former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino’s podcast on Monday, the present called on Republicans to “nationalize the voting,” in at least “15 places”, […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
International ‘I had to learn very quickly’: Reform UK leader, 19, defends council tax rise Party accused of breaking election promise – but officials in Warwickshire say George Finch’s 3.89% rise still not enough to balance budget The 19-year-old leader of a Reform-led council has defended proposals for a 3.89% council tax rise, despite senior officers saying anything less than 5% would put the financial viability of the local authority at risk.Financial executives at Warwickshire county council said in December that the proposed increase was […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Russia still focused on ‘destruction of Ukraine,’ warns Zelenskyy as air alert sirens blare across Kyiv – Europe live Ukrainian president says strikes in recent days shows that attitudes in Moscow have not changed and they do not ‘take diplomacy seriously’The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kajas Kallas, has been speaking as part of a panel on Arctic security. Kallas was asked if the EU was “too cautious” in taking action because of its dependence on the US for security, which has been exposed amid Russia’s war on Ukraine and […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Son of Norway’s crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Syrian forces enter Qamishli under ceasefire deal with SDF Damascus says forces entering city in northeastern Hasakah province 'to commence security duties' under US-backed deal.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International LIVE: Trump, Petro to meet at the White House after months of tensions US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Washington, DC for talks.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Why peace remains elusive in Pakistan’s troubled Balochistan A look at Balochistan’s history of rebellion, state crackdowns and why violence keeps returning.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
