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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
Travel|World

Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV is encouraging Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict

Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip
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
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks

Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth

Strong demand for Apple's iPhone during China's Singles' Day shopping festival single-handedly drove growth in smartphone sales during the period, research firm Counterpoint said

Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth
Europe|Political|World

Turkey says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire needed first before discussing troop deployment

Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a

Turkey says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire needed first before discussing troop deployment
Asia|Environment|World

'Like an ocean': Malaysians recall race against rising waters after major flood

Gon Qasim and her husband were about to flee their home in Malaysia's northern Perlis state last weekend when rising floodwaters cut off road access,

'Like an ocean': Malaysians recall race against rising waters after major flood
Business|Economy|World

Italy business sentiment posts surprise increase in November

Italian business sentiment jumped in November to the highest since April 2024 but consumer confidence fell, data showed on Thursday, in mixed signs for the euro zone's third largest

Italy business sentiment posts surprise increase in November
Education|Europe|Travel|World

Walking tours shed light on Madrid's hidden Black history

In Madrid, specialised tour guides are leading visitors past the customary landmarks to focus on an African heritage that barely appears in Spanish textbooks and

Walking tours shed light on Madrid's hidden Black history
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Japan government panel members call for sustainable fiscal policy

Japan must take steps to maintain market trust in its finances even as it ramps up spending to revive growth, private-sector members of a key government panel said on

Japan government panel members call for sustainable fiscal policy
Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo, flying on Thanksgiving, given two pumpkin pies on papal plane

Like many Americans on the annual holiday of Thanksgiving, Pope Leo was travelling on Thursday, flying from Rome to Turkey for his first

Pope Leo, flying on Thanksgiving, given two pumpkin pies on papal plane
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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable

A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday.

Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Euro zone sentiment indicator, lending data confirm lukewarm growth

Bank lending to euro zone firms held steady last month while a key EU economic sentiment indicator edged up in November, adding to evidence that the currency bloc continues to

Euro zone sentiment indicator, lending data confirm lukewarm growth
Business|Europe|Technology|World

French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft

French antitrust watchdog on Thursday dismissed a complaint filed against Microsoft by local search engine Qwant which accused the U.S. company of abusing its dominant position.

French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft
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
Economy|Europe|World

ECB's Kazaks says time is not ripe for a rate cut

It is too early for the European Central Bank to discuss another interest rate cut as inflation in the euro zone might still turn out higher than expected, ECB policymaker Martins

ECB's Kazaks says time is not ripe for a rate cut
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
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Who are the leading candidates in Honduras' presidential election?

Most opinion polls show a statistical tie among three of the five contenders to succeed President Xiomara Castro in Sunday's Honduras election: ruling party candidate Rixi

Who are the leading candidates in Honduras' presidential election?