International UK house prices bounce back in January as analysts predict 2%-4% rise in 2026 Nationwide says average price of UK home rose by 0.3% last month after surprise fall in late 2025Business news – live updatesUK house prices bounced back in January after a surprise fall at the end of last year, and are predicted to improve during 2026, according to the UK’s top mortgage lender.The price of the average UK home rose by 0.3% in January, according to the lender Nationwide. That marked […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 2
International Victorian opposition leader pulls out of event headlined by Barnaby Joyce after premier accuses her of ‘cosying up’ to One Nation Exclusive: Jess Wilson will no longer speak at Across Victoria Alliance conference in Horsham due to ‘unavoidable scheduling conflict’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian opposition leader, Jess Wilson, has pulled out of an event headlined by Barnaby Joyce, after the premier accused her of “cosying up” to One Nation.A spokesperson for the Victorian opposition on Monday confirmed Wilson would no longer be speaking at […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
insert_link International Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 1
International LIVE: Wounded Palestinians finally leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 2
International Video: Hope and fear in Syrian areas retaken from SDF forces Syrian government troops have been waiting to enter Hasakah, a main area still under the control of Kurdish-led SDF.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 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 2, 2026
International US shift away from Europe ‘didn’t really start with President Trump,’ says EU’s top diplomat – Europe live She said that the US shift away from Europe is a “long term” process and the bloc needs to urgently adaptAfter 378 days, January is finally over, and so welcome to the new year month of February.It’s a Groundhog Day in the US. Although, let’s be honest, you would be forgiven for feeling like you have been living your own personal time loop since 20 January last year lately.“Actually, if […] todayFebruary 2, 2026 2
International Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure Havana says it is ready for 'constructive engagement' with Washington as White House moves to choke off oil supplies.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026
International Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 2, 2026 2
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6