insert_link Local Photos: Huge turnout at Joy FM’s Big Workout Thousands of fitness enthusiasts trooped to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium car park on Saturday, January 31, for the 2026 edition of the Joy FM Big Workout, as participants came together for a morning of exercise, and social connection.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 31, 2026
International Two explosions reported in Iran – as regime denies military leader targeted Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayJanuary 31, 2026 1
insert_link International Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The opening of the border was seen as progress in the cease-fire.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayJanuary 31, 2026 2
International Danger for homeless New Yorkers as cold-related deaths spike in bitter storm At least 10 people have died in freezing temperatures as support groups warn of lack of affordable housingFor years, an older man nicknamed “Uncle” came to get dinner each night from a Coalition for the Homeless van that stopped in Hudson Yards.Volunteers could not convince him to go to a shelter because he feared getting attacked. He was often barefoot, but when the organization offered him sneakers, size 12, he […] todayJanuary 31, 2026 2
International Nurses remember Alex Pretti and vow to ‘bring the care our patients need’ Flowers and candles laid by VA building in Washington as killing reverberates through nursing communityFor Nolan Lee, it felt like Minnesota in Washington DC on Wednesday night. Despite the most extreme cold in 150 years, about a thousand people gathered in front of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) headquarters, a block from the White House, to remember Alex Pretti and demand an end to funding for US immigration and […] todayJanuary 31, 2026 2
International US authorities reportedly investigate claims that Meta can read encrypted WhatsApp messages A lawsuit filed last week alleges tech firm ‘can access virtually all’ private communications, a claim the company has deniedUS authorities have reportedly investigated claims that Meta can read users’ encrypted chats on the WhatsApp messaging platform, which it owns.The reports follow a lawsuit filed last week, which claimed Meta “can access virtually all of WhatsApp users’ purportedly ‘private’ communications”. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayJanuary 31, 2026 3
International Labour chooses Angeliki Stogia for Gorton and Denton byelection The Manchester city councillor was selected to fight the seat after a hustings event and vote by local membersThe Labour party has selected its candidate to fight the Gorton and Denton byelection.Angeliki Stogia, a Manchester city councillor, was chosen to fight the seat after a hustings event and vote by local members. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayJanuary 31, 2026
International ‘Keep on dreaming’: could Europe really defend itself without the US? Nato chief has glibly dismissed prospect of coping without US support, but in the age of Trump the case for autonomy is growingThe Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, was typically blunt when he met members of the European parliament this week. From the dais of the blond-wood committee room in Brussels, he was clear: “If anyone thinks that the European Union, or Europe as a whole, can defend itself without […] todayJanuary 31, 2026
insert_link International Israel eyes regime change in Iran – and is counting on Trump to make it happen Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 31, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
