International Volunteers race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among swans Rising case numbers and dozens of dead birds in Thames Valley raise fears spread is wider than recordedMembers of the public and charity volunteers are working to contain a suspected outbreak of bird flu among swans in the Thames Valley, amid signs that confirmed cases are continuing to rise.Since October, 324 cases of bird flu in swans have been recorded by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha), which is […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Opposition parties call for inquiry into Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador by Starmer – UK politics live The peer said he resigned his membership of the party to avoid causing it ‘further embarrassment’ after emails appeared to show Jeffrey Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000Peter Mandelson was facing already disciplinary action from the Labour party when he announced he was resigning his membership, the party has revealed.A Labour party spokesperson said:It is right that Peter Mandelson is no longer a member of the Labour party. Disciplinary action […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Venezuela rights activist freed after amnesty announcement Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona has been freed after more than four years.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan? The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 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 2, 2026
Local StratIQ Consult : Empowering businesses by driving strategic AI & analytics across Africa In an era where data drives every successful business decision, a new Accra-based consultancy is making waves across Africa by helping organizations turn information overload into strategic clarity. StratIQ Consult, founded by John Kingsford Amissah, specializes in strategic analytics, AI and consulting, with a mission to empower African businesses to make confident, data-informed decisions. The […] The post StratIQ Consult : Empowering businesses by driving strategic AI & analytics across […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
Local When you answer everything except the actual question Every newsroom knows this moment. The interviewer asks a direct question. The studio lights are on. The mic is live. And the interviewee answers a completely different question. You’ve seen it on breakfast television in Accra. On radio call-ins in Lagos. At press briefings in Nairobi. The question is clear. The answer is… creative. Not […] The post When you answer everything except the actual question appeared first on The […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
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