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Today: February 07, 2026
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Six ancient statues stolen from Syria's National Museum of Damascus

Six ancient statues have been stolen from the National Museum of Damascus, which is one of the Middle East's oldest cultural institutions and houses a collection showing Syria's

Six ancient statues stolen from Syria's National Museum of Damascus
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada

Group of Seven foreign ministers will meet in Canada on Tuesday, with Ukraine and the Middle East set to be high on the agenda as U.S

G7 foreign ministers to tackle Ukraine, Middle East peace at meeting in Canada
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds

The top U.S. consumer watchdog said on Monday it was legally prohibited from drawing cash from the Federal Reserve to support continuing operations, but that

US consumer watchdog says it is legally blocked from accessing funds
Celebrity|Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last

Cristiano Ronaldo tells CNN the 2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be his last
Arts|Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict

President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a jury’s finding in a civil lawsuit that he sexually abused writer E

Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million verdict
Business|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong which left 25 dead in the Philippines

Taiwan has evacuated more than 3,000 people and closed schools and offices ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong

Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong which left 25 dead in the Philippines
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Tech bounce stalls

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Tuesday's tech-led Wall Street jump on a likely reopening of the U.S. government

Tech bounce stalls
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad next year, doubling down on overseas expansions with high double-digit growth from 2025, Citi said

China’s BYD aims to sell up to 1.6 million vehicles abroad in 2026, Citi says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady

Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that recent economic developments evolving as expected have reinforced its view that the current 15% benchmark rate is adequate to bring

Brazil's central bank shows stronger conviction in keeping rates steady
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
Asia|Crime|World

Seven homemade bombs were planted in mosque last week, Indonesian police say

Indonesian police found as many as seven homemade explosive devices at the site of a mosque bombing in Jakarta last week, four of which went off, police said on

Seven homemade bombs were planted in mosque last week, Indonesian police say
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|World

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered

The death toll from a capsized boat carrying Rohingya migrants from Myanmar has risen to 27

Death toll from capsized boat with Myanmar migrants climbs to 27 as more bodies recovered
Business|Economy|Europe|World

German investor morale declines unexpectedly in November, ZEW finds

German investor morale unexpectedly fell in November, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting a decrease in its economic sentiment index to

German investor morale declines unexpectedly in November, ZEW finds
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China's stranded astronauts 'in good condition' after space debris delays planned return

The return of three stranded Chinese astronauts who are facing a delayed return to Earth is progressing smoothly, according to the country's Manned Space Engineering office

China's stranded astronauts 'in good condition' after space debris delays planned return
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Sterling snaps four-day rising streak after jobs data

Sterling snapped a four-day rising streak as data on Tuesday showed British unemployment rose, while annual wage growth slowed slightly, bolstering expectations for a

Sterling snaps four-day rising streak after jobs data
Business|Economy|World

REUTERS NEXT - DBS CEO sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown

China's push into deep technology and artificial intelligence is creating

REUTERS NEXT - DBS CEO sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European corporate outlook improves as companies defy uncertainty

The outlook for European corporate health has further improved, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday, as companies continue to show that they have

European corporate outlook improves as companies defy uncertainty
Arts|Asia|Crime|Political|World

India's Modi vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast

Indian police are investigating a deadly car blast in the capital under a law used to fight "terrorism", an officer said on Tuesday, as Prime

India's Modi vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week

Despite hopes the federal government shutdown could end this week, air travelers in the United States are still in for a rough few days of cancellations and delays nationwide

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week
Asia|Crime|Political|Travel|World

A deadly car explosion in New Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law

Indian police say they are investigating a deadly car explosion in New Delhi under an anti-terrorism law

A deadly car explosion in New Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Korea's state-run think tank sees no big need to cut rates

South Korea's state-run think tank said on Tuesday there was no huge need for interest rate cuts, as it revised up a forecast for economic growth next year.

South Korea's state-run think tank sees no big need to cut rates
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB policymakers gaining confidence in inflation, growth outlook

Risks to euro zone inflation are balanced and growth is turning out to be stronger than once expected, two European Central Bank policymakers said on Tuesday, reinforcing market

ECB policymakers gaining confidence in inflation, growth outlook
Economy|Political|World

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts

The foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt will discuss the Gaza ceasefire and international efforts to rebuild the enclave once the war is over during talks in Ankara on Wednesday, a

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

China's central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist

China's central bank said on Tuesday it would maintain "appropriately loose" monetary policy, keep liquidity ample while improving its policy transmission, as the economy still

China's central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

South Korea rescuers use explosives to reach workers trapped at collapsed building

A South Korean team demolished two towering structures with explosives on Tuesday in a bid to clear the way to recover two workers who are presumed dead and two others missing in the

South Korea rescuers use explosives to reach workers trapped at collapsed building
Business|Economy|World

Toyota's buyout of group firm faces new obstacle after Elliott takes stake

Toyota Motor's planned buyout of group firm Toyota Industries is set to face more hurdles after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it had bought a

Toyota's buyout of group firm faces new obstacle after Elliott takes stake
Business|Economy|Political|World

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters

A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters
Arts|Travel|World

Forget Christmas. In Sicily, they’re already thinking of Easter

Forget Christmas. In Sicily, they’re already thinking of Easter

Forget Christmas. In Sicily, they’re already thinking of Easter
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand demands apology from Cambodia for land mine explosion that injured soldiers

Thailand has paused a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia indefinitely after a land mine explosion injured four Thai soldiers

Thailand demands apology from Cambodia for land mine explosion that injured soldiers
World

He was a US-backed dictator who led sweeping massacres. Why is he now being named a national hero?

He was a US-backed dictator who led sweeping massacres. Why is he now being named a national hero?

He was a US-backed dictator who led sweeping massacres. Why is he now being named a national hero?
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds

Weak domestic demand rather than U.S. tariffs is the main reason China is dumping surplus product on European markets at rock-bottom prices at the expense of domestic producers, a

Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 

With typhoons tearing across Southeast Asia this week while areas of Jamaica and Brazil are still clearing debris from damaging storms,

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|World

UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to November 2 as grocers ramped up Christmas promotions, industry data showed on Tuesday, providing a little

UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship

King Felipe will start the first state visit to China by a Spanish monarch in 18 years on Tuesday as Madrid pursues the most active courtship of

King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship
Business|Economy|Technology|World

SoftBank profit more than doubles to $16.6 billion on OpenAI gains

SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son's "all in" bet on OpenAI appears to be paying dividends after the ChatGPT-maker's valuation soared this year, producing a

SoftBank profit more than doubles to $16.6 billion on OpenAI gains
Business|Economy|World

China to provide new investment opportunities to US companies

China will continue to promote the expansion of market access, particularly in the service sector, which will bring new investment opportunities to companies including those from

China to provide new investment opportunities to US companies
Europe|World

Russia's drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa damages energy, transport infrastructure

A Russian drone attack on Ukraine's southern Odesa region damaged energy and transport infrastructure, injuring one person and sparking fires at multiple energy facilities, the

Russia's drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa damages energy, transport infrastructure
Business|Economy|World

Bank of Korea board members cautious about rate cuts, minutes show

Most board members of South Korea's central bank expressed caution about further policy easing as they kept interest rates unchanged at their last meeting on October 23, minutes of

Bank of Korea board members cautious about rate cuts, minutes show
Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran seeks 'peaceful nuclear deal' with US, official says

Iran wants to reach a "peaceful" nuclear agreement with the United States to resolve a decades-long dispute, but will not compromise its national security, the deputy foreign

Iran seeks 'peaceful nuclear deal' with US, official says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Worsening UK labour market bolsters Bank of England rate cut bets

Britain's labour market cooled noticeably in the third quarter as the unemployment rate jumped and wage growth slowed, according to data on Tuesday

Worsening UK labour market bolsters Bank of England rate cut bets
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Judge adopts Utah congressional map that creates a Democrat-leaning district for 2026

A Utah judge has rejected the new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers

Judge adopts Utah congressional map that creates a Democrat-leaning district for 2026
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping

Yemen’s Houthi rebels are signaling they’ve stopped their attacks against Israel and shipping in the Red Sea as a shaky ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip

Yemen's Houthi rebels signal that they've stopped attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Reopening rebound runs on, with rate cuts in sight

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The longest U.S. government shutdown on record looks to be nearly over, and traders are riding the tail end of a wave of

Reopening rebound runs on, with rate cuts in sight
Crime|World

Russia says it foiled Ukrainian-British plot to steal a MiG-31 jet, state media reports

Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had foiled a plot by Ukrainian and British spies to tempt Russian pilots to steal a MiG-31 jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile

Russia says it foiled Ukrainian-British plot to steal a MiG-31 jet, state media reports
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UBS delays migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients, sources say

UBS is delaying the migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients to its own platforms by several months, sources told Reuters, a rare setback in

UBS delays migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine

Two weeks after U.S.

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

China devises plan to keep US military from getting its rare-earth magnets, WSJ reports

China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. via a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export

China devises plan to keep US military from getting its rare-earth magnets, WSJ reports
Asia|Crime|World

What do we know about Delhi car blast that killed eight people?

A car exploded near the historic Red Fort in India's Delhi on Monday, killing eight people and injuring 20, a rare occurrence in recent years in the heavily guarded national

What do we know about Delhi car blast that killed eight people?
Environment|Health|Science|World

Alaska sued over aerial hunting of bears to protect caribou

Environmental groups sued Alaska's wildlife authorities on Monday seeking to halt a predator control plan that lets game wardens hunt down unlimited numbers of bears from

Alaska sued over aerial hunting of bears to protect caribou
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts

BHP has been ordered by Australia's Federal Court to compensate 85 coal mine workers employed by its labour hire arm in Queensland for unlawfully requiring them to work Christmas

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is climate finance and why does it matter?

Countries trying to shift to clean energy while also preparing for extreme weather and other impacts in a warmer world will need money - a lot of it.

What is climate finance and why does it matter?
Business|Economy|World

China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says

China is willing to resume exchanges with Canada and cooperate in various fields, its foreign minister said to his Canadian counterpart without specifying the sectors, the official

China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says
Business|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates 3,000 as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches

Taiwan evacuated more than 3,000 people on Tuesday, issuing a land warning for the arrival of Typhoon Fung-wong, which is expected to dump large volumes of rain on its mountainous

Taiwan evacuates 3,000 as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches
Business|Finance|Sports|World

Jaelan Phillips' productive Eagles debut paces dominant defense in 10-7 win over Packers

Jalen Hurts threw a 36-yard pass to DeVonta Smith for Philadelphia’s only touchdown as the Eagles’ defense led the way to a 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night

Jaelan Phillips' productive Eagles debut paces dominant defense in 10-7 win over Packers
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level, report says

Private funding for Southeast Asia's internet economy grew 15% from a year earlier to $7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, lagging the global growth rate

Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level, report says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more

China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand inflation expectations remain subdued in Q4, survey shows

New Zealand's inflation expectations remained subdued in the fourth quarter, a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) survey showed on Tuesday, with most respondents expecting a cut in

New Zealand inflation expectations remain subdued in Q4, survey shows
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Cambodia's Hun Manet, South Korea minister agree on fighting online scams, Seoul says

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday and agreed to strengthen cooperation on fighting online scams and other transnational crimes,

Cambodia's Hun Manet, South Korea minister agree on fighting online scams, Seoul says
Environment|Science|World

Ethiopia to be approved as host for COP32 climate summit in 2027

Ethiopia is set to be confirmed on Tuesday as host of the COP32 climate summit in 2027, the president of this year's

Ethiopia to be approved as host for COP32 climate summit in 2027
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government

(Corrects in next to last paragraph the reference to New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, not Mike Sherrill.) By Richard Cowan and Nolan D.

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government
Business|Technology|World

Boeing gets nod to start next phase of 777X certification trials, Air Current reports

Boeing received approval from the U.S. aviation regulatory agency last week to begin the third of five major phases of certification flight tests for its 777-9 wide-body jet, the Air

Boeing gets nod to start next phase of 777X certification trials, Air Current reports
Crime|MidEast|World

Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament

Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament

Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament
Asia|Education|US|World

Trump defends enrolling Chinese students at US universities — and takes a swipe at France

Trump defends enrolling Chinese students at US universities — and takes a swipe at France

Trump defends enrolling Chinese students at US universities — and takes a swipe at France
US|World

Trump says Marjorie Taylor Greene has 'lost her way' by criticizing him and Republicans

U.S.

Trump says Marjorie Taylor Greene has 'lost her way' by criticizing him and Republicans
Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget

Spending from British consumers cooled last month as they waited to see how Black Friday deals and the government's budget later this month, widely expected to contain

UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian business activity picks up in October, survey shows

A measure of Australian business conditions picked up in October as firms reported better sales and profits, while gauges of costs and prices eased back further and looked to be well

Australian business activity picks up in October, survey shows
Business|Economy|World

Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister 

At a farmer's market not far from Tokyo, more than 100 shoppers queued for a chance to get a kilo or so of Japanese rice for 500 yen ($3.32) by carefully

Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister 
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador transfers 300 high-risk inmates to new maximum-security prison

Ecuador has moved 300 high-risk inmates to a new maximum-security prison on the country's coast, including former Vice President Jorge Glas, President Daniel Noboa said on Monday, a

Ecuador transfers 300 high-risk inmates to new maximum-security prison
Business|Environment|Science|World

UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback

The head of the International Maritime Organization said Monday he’s continuing to “advocate and campaign” for global regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, after the United States and Saudi Arabia blocked new rules last month

UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Natura swings to Q3 loss on weaker Brazil demand, integration challenges

Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura swung to a recurring net loss in the third quarter on Monday, hit by slowing consumer demand in its local market, as well as challenges in the

Natura swings to Q3 loss on weaker Brazil demand, integration challenges
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say

As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say