International Iran summons EU ambassadors in protest at Revolutionary Guard terror listing Iran is summoning ambassadors from the European Union to protest against the decision to list the Revolutionary Guard as a terror group. Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran days after criticising regime One of the screenwriters of an Oscar-nominated film has been arrested in Tehran days after signing a statement condemning Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime's violent crackdown on protesters.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
International Erfan Soltani, Iranian Protester Who Reportedly Faced a Death Sentence, Is Released on Bail Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapersA public health crisis is unfolding in Minnesota as people targeted by federal agents are afraid to seek healthcare while some healthcare staff are also fearful for their safety at work.Community organizations and health providers are now arranging home visits, telehealth appointments and other alternate care. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
International Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys – US politics live President calls host a ‘pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C’ after jibe about his connections to late sex offender at ceremonyThe disclosure of more than 3m files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggests that other men were involved in his sexual abuse, prompting questions about officials’ contentions that there isn’t evidence to investigate third parties for potential involvement in the late financier’s crimes.Some newly released documents contain allegations that Epstein provided […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Disabled children’s legal rights are ‘red lines’ in Send overhaul, ministers warned Exclusive: Charities and experts fear changes to special needs education in England may weaken legal protectionsUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have been warned that any dilution of legal rights for disabled children and their families would cross “red lines”, as the government prepares substantial changes to special education needs and disabilities (Send) provision in England.The Disabled Children’s Partnership, which represents more than 130 charities and professional groups, has written […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Volunteers race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among swans Rising case numbers and dozens of dead birds in Thames Valley raise fears spread is wider than recordedMembers of the public and charity volunteers are working to contain a suspected outbreak of bird flu among swans in the Thames Valley, amid signs that confirmed cases are continuing to rise.Since October, 324 cases of bird flu in swans have been recorded by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (Apha), which is […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Opposition parties call for inquiry into Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador by Starmer – 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 $75,000Peter Mandelson was facing already disciplinary action from the Labour party when he announced he was resigning his membership, the party has revealed.A Labour party spokesperson said:It is right that Peter Mandelson is no longer a member of the Labour party. Disciplinary action […] todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6