International Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes Move will hit Michigan, Illinois, New York and other states with highest levels of lead drinking water pipes the hardestThere is outrage among some politicians and activists after the US Congress voted to slash $125m for replacing toxic lead drinking water pipes that are particularly a threat to children.The move will hit Michigan, Illinois, Texas, New York and other states with the highest levels of lead pipes the hardest. The […] todayFebruary 7, 2026 3
International Starmer accused of hypocrisy over sharp cuts to World Food Programme UK reduces funding by a third despite pledges to tackle hunger, with critics warning the move will cost livesUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has been accused of hypocrisy after cutting funding to the UN World Food Programme by a third while pledging to tackle “suffering and starvation”.The reduction in UK funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) from $610m (£448m) in 2024 to $435m last year is part […] todayFebruary 7, 2026
insert_link International Could Bad Bunny set off political fireworks at the Super Bowl half-time show? With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 7, 2026 1
International US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws down Iraq launches investigations into ISIL detainees from Syria, with 7,000 expected to arrive in total.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 7, 2026 2
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 7, 2026 1
International Winter Olympics: All the news from Italy as first gold won by Switzerland Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 7, 2026 3
International Cristiano Ronaldo misses second straight Al Nassr game amid his ongoing strike Cristiano Ronaldo has missed a second straight game with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr as he continues his strike.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 7, 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 7, 2026
insert_link International Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 7, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
