International Newly released files shed new light on Chomsky and Epstein relationship Latest communications undermine Chomsky’s earlier claims that he primarily had financial dealings with EpsteinThe close friendship that Noam Chomsky maintained with Jeffrey Epstein continued being detailed extensively among millions of investigative records pertaining to the late convicted sex offender recently released by the US justice department, including Chomsky “fantasizing about the Caribbean island”.In Friday’s tranche of the so-called Epstein files, which built upon earlier disclosures of their close social ties, […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Police spy tried to incite activists to firebomb shop, UK inquiry hears Carlo Soracchi, who infiltrated anti-fascist group in early 2000s, accused of suggesting crime as he had ‘got nothing’Three anti-fascist activists have accused an undercover police officer of attempting to incite them to firebomb a shop that was said to be a front for the far right, the spycops inquiry has heard.The accusation has been levelled against Carlo Soracchi, an officer who spent six years infiltrating anti-fascist and leftwing groups. He […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official Valdis Dombrovskis says bloc is ‘ready to engage’ amid meetings with ministers including Rachel ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Commission would be “open-minded” to discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, a senior EU official has said.The EU economy commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, told the BBC that the European bloc was “ready to engage with an open mind” when asked about a customs union. Continue reading...Source: […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Fifa president ‘infantile’ for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Iran’s president says it will negotiate with the US Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia Criticism grows as Milei's austerity cuts have reduced Argentina's fire management budget despite wildfire crisis.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Why is Benzema’s Al Hilal transfer linked to Ronaldo? Former Real Madrid teammate and current SPL rival Karim Benzema's move has upset Cristiano Ronaldo, reports say.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 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 3, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6