Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Offices of social media platform X raided in Paris

The offices of the social media platform X have been raided in Paris.

The search is part of an investigation into a range of alleged offences, including reports that X's AI chatbot Grok helped disseminate Holocaust denial content and sexual deepfakes.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Kremlin warns over expiring START treaty on nuclear arms

The Kremlin has warned that letting the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States expire could jeopardize global security. The New START treaty is set to become defunct later this week. Russia has proposed extending the strategic arms control deal for a year, and is still waiting for the U.S. response. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Witkoff reportedly expected in Israel Tuesday ahead of talks with Iran

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to travel to Israel on Tuesday for meetings with senior leaders ahead of possible talks with Iran later this week.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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Ukrainian cities hit by Russian attacks on eve of trilateral talks to try to end conflict

Ukrainian cities have been hit by Russian attacks on the eve of the next scheduled trilateral talks to try to end the conflict.

Offiicials said the capital Kyiv and the country's second-biggest city Kharkiv were targeted by missiles and drones, ahead of a reported visit to Ukraine by the NATO chief Mark Rutte.

And the US, Ukraine and Russia are due to meet on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi for further discussions on ending the war.

Ross Cullen reports.

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CLINTONS AGREE TO EPSTEIN TESTIMONY

Bill and Hilary Clinton have agreed to testify in a US House investigation into late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

It comes days before a vote on holding them in contempt of Congress over their refusal to give evidence to the House Oversight Committee.

Former US President Clinton has always denied any knowledge of Epstein's sex offending.

Washington Bureau Chief at The Guardian David Smith says the Clintons could set a precedent.

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Air India grounds Dreamliner plane after pilot raises fuel control switch concerns

Air India says it has grounded a Boeing Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible fault with the plane's fuel control switch.

The fuel control switches are at the centre of an ongoing investigation into the deadly crash of an Air India aircraft last year.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

INTRO: China has banned concealed door handles on electric vehicles becoming the first country in the world to do so. The new rules are due to take effect on January 1, 2027.

The design popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla is facing global scrutiny, due to recent deadly incidents. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

US & India announce trade deal reducing months-long tensions

The US and India have announced a trade deal that will see New Delhi
ending its purchase of Russian oil in return for reduced tariffs.

It comes after months of tensions between the two allies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Son of Norway’s crown princess arrested on new charges before rape trial starts on 3 February

The son of Norway's crown princess was arrested on new charges on Monday, the day before he goes on trial.

Marius Borg Høiby was detained on suspicion of assault and threats with a knife.

He will stand trial on Tuesday on dozens of charges, including the rape of four women, and it comes as his mother faces questions over her links to Jeffery Epstein.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Liam Ramos back home in Minnesota

A 5-year-old boy who became a viral symbol of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is back home after he and his father were released from an immigration facility in Texas.


The image of Liam Conejo Ramos in a fluffy blue hat and Spiderman backpack being detained with his father in their driveway on their return from pre-school in Minnesota spurred drew widespread condemnation.


Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Trump says Kennedy Center will be closed for 2 years

President Donald Trump says the Kennedy Center will close for two years for renovations, as backlash to him affixing his name to the performing arts center grows. More than a dozen artists have cancelled their shows in protest and ticket sales have plummeted nearly 50 percent. The doors will close in July.  Toni Waterman has more.

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US House takes up bill to end govt shutdown

The US House of Representatives is hoping to quickly end the partial
government shutdown as it prepares to discuss a Senate-passed measure.

Republicans need all their lawmakers to back the bill to prevent a
drawn-out fight involving funding for the President's immigration
crackdown.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Impacts in Europe from latest batch of Epstein files

There has been an impact in Europe after the latest batch of files related to the late child sex offender Jeffery Epstein was released.

Slovakia's national security adviser has resigned and there is increasing pressure on the Norwegian crown princess over her contact with Epstein.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan steps up manhunt in the southwest of the country

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Pakistan has stepped up its hunt for insurgents in the southwest of the country following weekend attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army group.

Islamabad claims the militants are operating from Afghanistan to carry out terrorist activities - a charge the Afghan administration denies.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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RADIO: DRC LANDSLIDE VICTIMS

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed its condolences to the families of over 200 people who died at an eastern DRC mining site after a recent landslide.
Authorities described the mining site that is under the control of the M23 rebels as a "red" zone where all mining is prohibited. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt expected to reopen for “limited” pedestrian passage

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on Monday for the limited passage of pedestrians in both directions.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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ANDREW URGED TO GIVE EPSTEIN TESTIMONY

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing calls to testify about what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein to US lawmakers.

The former prince featured in the latest released documents related to the late paedophile financier.

Photos appear to show him crouched over an unidentified woman.

Journalist and Author of 'Windsors at War', Alexander Larman, says it's damaging for the UK Royal Family.

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Gold's selloff continues following CME margin hikes

Gold has fallen further after exchange operator CME Group raised margin requirements following last week's sharp selloff.

The price of the precious metal was down more than 8 per cent on Monday.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Indian budget focuses on manufacturing, falls short of expectations

The Indian government has focused on sectors including manufacturing amid rising global uncertainties in its new budget for the coming financial year.

The budget was presented in parliament on Sunday - but without any ambitious reforms, it fell short of expectations.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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KPop Demon Hunters make history with early Grammy award

INTRO: The song "Golden", the breakout hit from the movie KPop Demon Hunters, has become the first ever K-Pop song to win a Grammy Award.

It picked up the best song for visual media at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles. Laura Westbrook reports.

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