International Opposition parties call for inquiry into Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador by Starmer after more Epstein links revealed – 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 $75,000Bethan McKernan has written a good feature for the Guardian today on the plight of Labour in Wales, and how Plaid Cymru is leading the fight against Reform UK.More in Common has released some new polling on voter opinion in Wales which confirms […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.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
insert_link International Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state. 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 1
insert_link Local AMA begin major decongestion exercise in Accra Central Business District The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun a major decongestion exercise in the Central Business District (CBD), targeting traders operating on pavements, alleyways, and other unauthorised spaces. “This operation is aimed at restoring order within the city’s busiest commercial zones and ensuring free movement along walkways and access routes,” an AMA official told Joynews on condition of anonymity.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link Local Bonsu Baah nominated for Al Qadsiah Janaury Player of the Month Bonsu Baah is in the race with forward Julian Quinones, midfielder Nahitan Nandez and Musab Al Juwayr, who is also in the midfield department. Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link Local NPP has much work ahead but signs of unity are promising – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah The Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) still has a lot of work to do following its recent presidential primaries, but believes the party is on the right path with ongoing reforms and growing signs of unity.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
International Most of Great Britain’s major rail operators are back in public hands – is it working? Explore the Guardian’s tracker to see which operators are nationalised and if services are improving under public ownershipThe majority of Great Britain’s major rail operators are now in public ownership, as the Labour government continues its efforts to make the railways “more reliable, affordable and accessible”.The nationalisation of West Midlands Trains on 1 February represents the tenth major passenger service to be brought back into public ownership, leaving six to […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 2
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
