International Minister denounces Mandelson for interview in which he claims outrage about his Epstein links ‘disproportionate’ – UK politics live ‘It is shameful. It does shame politics,’ said health minister Karin SmythGood morning. Keir Starmer tried to assuage public and political outrage about Lord Mandelson yesterday by saying that he would like to see him kicked out of the House of Lords for good, but that is not enough for the many people saying that the government should pass primary legislation to remove his peerage. One of them is Ed […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
International A hot economy? RBA’s rate hike justification is hard to swallow for Australians struggling with cost-of-living crisis Economists and the central bank might see a roaring economy but workers and mortgage holders still feel like they’re doing it toughGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank thinks the economy is running too hot and needed a rate hike to slow it down.It sure doesn’t feel that way. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Musk’s SpaceX and xAI merge to make world’s most valuable private company Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine".Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International LIVE: 135 Palestinians try to exit Gaza for care amid Israel restrictions Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Video: Syrian government forces enter city of Hasakah Syrian government forces have entered the city of Hasakah, which had been under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on? Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump's unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International ICE agents confronted at Mexican diner in Minneapolis “Go home!” Residents in Minneapolis confronted ICE agents who had stopped to eat at a local Mexican restaurant. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 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 3, 2026
insert_link International Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya’s central bank warns Those defacing the currency could face seven years in jail, the central bank says ahead of Valentine's Day.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
