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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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US: Immigration requests for Afghans ‘stopped indefinitely’

Two West Virginia National Guardsmen who were shot near the White House are in critical condition, officials said today. President Donald Trump said that US authorities believe the shooter is from Afghanistan and came to the United States in 2021.David Sanger joins Elex Michaelson to discuss.

US: Immigration requests for Afghans ‘stopped indefinitely’
Crime|Political|US|World

DHS: Two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC

Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

DHS: Two National Guardsmen shot in Washington, DC
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say

An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence

Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say
Crime|Political|World

Afghan national identified as suspect in National Guard shooting in DC. Here’s what we know

Afghan national identified as suspect in National Guard shooting in DC. Here’s what we know

Afghan national identified as suspect in National Guard shooting in DC. Here’s what we know
Business|Crime|Health|World

At least 75 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day

Firefighters in Hong Kong have been battling a deadly blaze at a high-rise apartment complex for a second day

At least 75 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
Crime|Europe|World

Interpol elects France's Lucas Philippe as new president

Global police agency Interpol elected French police official Lucas Philippe as its president on Thursday.

Interpol elects France's Lucas Philippe as new president
Crime|Political|US|World

Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after DC shooting

Afghans who fled the Taliban and have waited years for a U.S. resettlement decision say their last path to safety has shut since Washington froze all Afghan

Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after DC shooting
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability

Army officers in Guinea-Bissau said on Wednesday they had toppled President Umaro Sissoco Embalo after disputed elections, the latest coup in the West African nation long plagued by

Guinea-Bissau's history of coups and instability
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia to close Polish consulate in Siberia in row over railway sabotage

Russia on Thursday ordered Poland to close its consulate in the Siberian city of Irkutsk in retaliation for Warsaw's decision to close the last Russian consulate in Poland

Russia to close Polish consulate in Siberia in row over railway sabotage
Crime|Europe|World

Russian court jails eight men for life over Ukrainian truck bomb attack

A Russian military court on Thursday sentenced eight men to life in prison over their purported role in a deadly Ukrainian truck bomb attack on the

Russian court jails eight men for life over Ukrainian truck bomb attack
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Brazil seeks US cooperation as money laundering probe flags Delaware firms

Brazil's government will seek a cooperation agreement with the U.S. to fight money laundering and the illegal export of weapons, Finance Minister Fernando Haddad told reporters on

Brazil seeks US cooperation as money laundering probe flags Delaware firms
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Italy sends Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast to Germany

A Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in 2022 arrived in Germany on Thursday after Italy's top court approved

Italy sends Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast to Germany
Africa|Business|Crime|Finance|World

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote

Guinea-Bissau’s military said it installed General Horta Nta Na Man as transitional president on Thursday, a day after soldiers toppled the civilian leadership in a swift power grab

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader in swift coup after disputed vote
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Air France, Airbus dispute pilot roles in Rio-Paris crash

Air France and Airbus clashed over the role of pilots in a mid-Atlantic crash that killed 228 passengers and crew more than 16 years ago as the two companies fought

Air France, Airbus dispute pilot roles in Rio-Paris crash
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns

The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been

Party of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan seeks prison visit over health concerns
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Couple carries on late son's legacy of public service

Couple carries on late son's legacy of public service

Couple carries on late son's legacy of public service
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president

Tunisia freed prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a vocal critic of President Kais Saied, on Thursday after a year and a half in prison and she said she hoped her release

Tunisia frees prominent lawyer Sonia Dahmani, a critic of the president
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city

A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people with almost 300 missing poses

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city
Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law

Two Swiss lawmakers asked prosecutors to examine whether gifts by Swiss business leaders to U.S.

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI searches properties, seizes electronics in probe into shooting of National Guardsmen

The FBI searched multiple properties in Washington state and San Diego on Thursday in what officials said was a terrorism probe into

FBI searches properties, seizes electronics in probe into shooting of National Guardsmen
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 75 with 300 missing

Hong Kong police arrested the bosses of a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter on Thursday over the city's worst fire in

Hong Kong police arrest construction firm bosses over fire; death toll hits 75 with 300 missing
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves

Irish novelist Sally Rooney said Britain's decision to ban pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation could stop her receiving royalties and even lead to her

Sally Rooney says UK ban on Palestine Action could force her books off shelves
Crime|Political|US

Mother of WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Arrested By ICE

Mother of WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Arrested By ICE. Her lawyer says he doesn’t believe the arrest was entirely random.

Mother of WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew Arrested By ICE
Asia|Crime|Environment|World

How did Hong Kong’s massive housing estate fire turn so deadly? Here’s what we know

How did Hong Kong’s massive housing estate fire turn so deadly? Here’s what we know

How did Hong Kong’s massive housing estate fire turn so deadly? Here’s what we know