Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach

Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid

"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.

BBC News - 4d

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over messages

Gwynne apologises for the "badly misjudged" messages and is suspended as a Labour party member.

BBC News - 4d

Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact

Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".

BBC News - 4d

Johnson wins world downhill title after ban

American Breezy Johnson wins the women's downhill title at the World Ski Championships after returning from a 14-month ban.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam

Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransom

Financial Times - 4d

The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy

Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should be

Financial Times - 4d

From world’s ‘roughest wilderness hotel’ to a cosy Cotswolds hideaway: 10 adventure stays in Europe

These retreats are the perfect base for an active break exploring Europe’s great outdoors. Bringing smaller explorers with you? Sonnwies is a family-friendly hotel in the heart of the sun-lit ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘This time, we stay’: the Palestinian families vowing not to leave Gaza

Defiant Gazans reject Trump’s resettlement plan after enduring 15 months of conflict. Saaed Salem’s eyes filled with tears as he surveyed the remains of his north Gaza neighbourhood on a freezing ...

The Guardian - 4d

Matthew Tkachuk stays hot with 3-point game, Florida goes into break with a 5-1 win over Ottawa

Matthew Tkachuk scored for a sixth consecutive game and added two assists, sparking a four-goal second period that lifted the Florida Panthers to a 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators

ABC News - 4d

Starmer sacks health minister over offensive WhatsApp messages

Andrew Gwynne was accused of making racist, antisemitic and sexist comments

Financial Times - 5d

Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce

Move comes after Donald Trump threatened both with tariffs

Financial Times - 5d

Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue

Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region

ABC News - 5d

Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...

The Guardian - 5d

Ministers desperately want more housing - but are their plans radical enough?

A blizzard of statistics show just how tough it is to buy a home if you can theoretically afford it, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

BBC News - 5d

Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump

Other big technology companies have been boisterous in their courtship of the new administration. But Nvidia and Microsoft have avoided the Washington spotlight.

The New York Times - 5d

Microsoft and Nvidia Take a Quieter Approach to Trump

Other big technology companies have been boisterous in their courtship of the new administration. But Nvidia and Microsoft have avoided the Washington spotlight.

The New York Times - 5d

Trans Youth Are Rattled by Efforts to Ban Gender Care. So Are Hospitals.

President Trump’s executive order threatening hospitals’ funding if they provide gender transition care for youth has caused chaos in the transgender health landscape.

The New York Times - 5d

Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth

UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meeting

Financial Times - 6d

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large

Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.

ABC News - 6d

EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars

Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measures

Financial Times - 6d

ICC condemns sanctions by Trump administration and pledges to continue its work

ABC News - 6d

Philippine vice president preparing for impeachment battle but silent on option to resign

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says her lawyers are preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation is an option

ABC News - 6d

Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.

The New York Times - 6d

Kelly Clarkson stays busy: Singer books new Las Vegas residency to start this summer

Kelly Clarkson is bringing her hits back to the Las Vegas Strip this summer with a new residency. Here's when her Colosseum at Caesars Palace takeover begins.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting

The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27

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