International Rayner leads Labour MP calls to back Tory demand for independent ruling on release of Mandelson files – UK politics live Former deputy PM says allowing intelligence and security committee to rule on redactions would help ‘keep public confidence in the process’Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeawaysPMQs is starting soon. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.The Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has dismissed claims that his party’s plan to support the pub industry would cost far more than the £3bn it claims.To be honest […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Ukraine-Russia talks under way in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – as it happened This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereThe Kremlin has reacted to comments made by French president Emmanuel Macron that he was looking to resume contact with Putin on the war in Ukraine.According to Reuters news agency, the Kremlin confirmed ongoing technical discussions between Russia and France, but provided no further details or indicated any dialogue between Putin and Macron.At night, the enemy carried out […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Gunmen have killed 162 people in west Nigeria attack, says Red Cross official Government blames ‘terrorist cells’ for attack in Woro village, one of country’s deadliest in recent monthsMore than 160 people have been killed in a village in western Nigeria in the country’s deadliest armed assault so far this year, an aid official and a local politician have said, as communities reel from repeated, widespread acts of violence perpetrated by armed gangs and jihadists.The death toll from Tuesday’s attack in Woro in […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Mediators propose framework for crucial Iran-US talks this week Proposals include requirement for Iran to halt uranium enrichment for three years and transfer stock to a third country.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Gunmen kill dozens of people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: Authorities Armed men burn homes, shops in Woro, a remote village in Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Libya’s top prosecutor launches probe into Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing Statement from attorney general's office says forensics teams examines body and site of shooting.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Epstein files reveal web of relationships among rich and powerful Names of the rich and powerful are littered throughout the latest batch of the “Epstein files.”Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Epstein, Israel’s Barak discussed ‘gigantic’ consultancy sums paid to Blair In a released recording, convicted sex offender and former Israeli leader discuss 'gigantic' sums paid to former UK PM.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
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