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Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November
Former Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin will have a memoir out this fall, looking back on a momentous four years in office when she presided over her country’s joining NATO, its response to ...ABC News - 3d -
Chris Mason: Raids show ministers want to look tough on immigration
With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.BBC News - 3d -
Trial to begin of man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie
A 27-year-old man faces a jury trial in New York state, where Mr Rushdie is expected to testify.BBC News - 3d -
Minister blames monkey for Sri Lanka nationwide power cut
The outage is yet to be fully fixed, meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.BBC News - 3d -
AI race must be led by ‘western, liberal, democratic’ countries, says UK minister
Technology secretary delivers veiled warning over China’s role ahead of Paris summit. The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sète: the seaside town with year-round sunshine in the south of France
Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions. While much of southern France closes its shutters for the winter, the ...The Guardian - 3d -
New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says "New Zealand is distinguished in that we have a very balanced and complementary trade relationship with the United States."CNBC - 3d -
Bo-Kaap: the candy-coloured corner of Cape Town facing tourism v heritage dilemma
Some locals in picturesque district of Bo-Kaap are fed up with influx of visitors, and worry about impact of gentrification. . After Table Mountain, the candy-coloured houses of Bo-Kaap have become ...The Guardian - 3d -
WATCH: Thieves begin targeting eggs
The bird flu outbreak has sent the price of eggs to record highs, leading to egg thefts in Seattle and Pennsylvania.ABC News - 3d -
Ministers claim success in crackdown on illegal working in the UK
Home secretary to release videos of people being deported as Labour tries to blunt attacks by Reform UKFinancial Times - 3d -
Super Bowl 2025: When does Kendrick Lamar's halftime show begin?
More interested in Kendrick Lamar taking the stage than the Chiefs taking on the Eagles? Here's when you'll see the halftime show.The Hill - 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 -
Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor in major test of ceasefire deal
Three more Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.CBS 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 -
Israeli forces begin to withdraw from a key Gaza corridor, part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israeli forces were withdrawing from a key corridor that bisects the Gaza Strip on Sunday as part of Israel’s commitments under a tenuous ceasefire deal with Hamas.NBC News - 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 ransomFinancial Times - 4d -
In Iowa's farm country, small towns rally around a native son in football's biggest game
In the farm town where Cooper DeJean drew up football plays for his friends in elementary school, residents are planning a huge party for the Super BowlABC News - 4d -
Starmer sacks health minister over offensive WhatsApp messages
Andrew Gwynne was accused of making racist, antisemitic and sexist commentsFinancial Times - 5d -
Begin with problems, sandbox, identify trustworth vendors — a quick guide to getting started with AI
Focus first on problem-solving, followed closely by testing and pilot programs, data security and identifying tangible value of AI.VentureBeat - 5d -
Canada’s trade minister visits Brussels in bid to boost mutual commerce
Move comes after Donald Trump threatened both with tariffsFinancial Times - 5d -
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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 -
Canucks Gameday Preview #55: All Eyes On Pettersson As The Maple Leafs Roll Into Town
The Vancouver Canucks battle the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Indonesia begins talks with UK to repatriate rapist Reynhard Sinaga
Talks with UK government at early stage about returning Sinaga, found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men. The UK has begun talks with Indonesia to repatriate a serial rapist convicted of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.BBC News - 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 meetingFinancial 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 -
Castles, beaches, derelict towns and coffins: All in a day's work on 'Nosferatu' set
Production designer Craig Lathrop had plenty of time to consider ideas inspired by a gothic era. But that doesn't mean the forces of time — and nature — helped him along.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Deportation Flights to Venezuela to Begin Within Next 30 Days, Trump Border Czar Says
The assertion by Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, could herald a shift in the relationship between the United States and Venezuela’s autocrat, Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - 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 -
Penguins Notebook: Crosby Skates, Rakell Gets Work At Center, Dads Trip Begins
While Penguins captain is still being evaluated for an upper-body injury, Pittsburgh shakes up lineup in Thursday's team practiceYahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
Israel begins preparations for Gaza exodus as Egypt lobbies against Trump plan
Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of large numbers of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in line with President Donald Trump’s plan for the territoryABC News - Feb. 6
