insert_link International France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
insert_link International ‘I can breathe again’ says Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in Gaza In his first international interview, Sasha Troufanov tells the BBC how he thought he would die in captivity after he was taken hostage on 7 October 2023. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
International French ISIL suspects transferred from Syria allege torture in Iraqi prisons French lawyers for suspected ISIL members transferred from Syria say men suffering inhumane treatment in Iraqi jails.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Spain launches probe as expired vaccines given to 253 children Basque health minister apologises, says expired vaccines pose no risk to 253 patients affected, mostly children.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Will killings by immigration agents cause another US government shutdown? The death of Alex Pretti has promted a shift among Democratic senators, who are willing to risk a shutdown for reforms.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 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 todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link International Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
International ‘They told us to let them die’: Iranian doctor speaks on regime crackdown In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed a nationwide revolt.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Social media star Shirley Raines dies after years helping homeless in LA Known as “Ms. Shirley”, she used TikTok to bring food, dignity and hope to Skid Row and beyondShirley Raines, a social media creator and non-profit founder who dedicated her life to caring for people experiencing homelessness, has died, her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz said Wednesday. She was 58.Raines was known as “Ms. Shirley”, to her more than 5 million TikTok followers and to the people who regularly lined up […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
