The European Parliament could be set to ratify the US-EU trade
agreement later this month.
The deal was struck last Summer but a vote on finalizing it was
shelved by the European lawmakers last month in response to
Washington's threats to take control of Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
China warns Panama of ‘heavy price’ over court ruling on ports
INTRO: China warned Panama that there would be a "heavy price" if it fails to change course after Panama's top court voided Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports there.
The company has launched arbitration proceedings against Panama. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
The company has launched arbitration proceedings against Panama. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
UK POLICE INVESTIGATING PETER MANDELSON FOR MISCONDUCT IN PUBLIC OFFICE
Police in the UK are investigating whether former Business Secretary Peter Mandelson broke the law by passing confidential financial information to his friend and businessman Jeffrey Epstein.
The latest tranche of documents released in the 'Epstein files' shows an email exchange where the Government minister relayed internal discussions surrounding the 2008 financial crash.
Stuart Smith reports.
The latest tranche of documents released in the 'Epstein files' shows an email exchange where the Government minister relayed internal discussions surrounding the 2008 financial crash.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Hospital officials say at least seventeen Palestinians in Gaza
Hospital officials say at least seventeen Palestinians in Gaza have
been killed in Israeli strikes early Wednesday morning after an
Israeli soldier was wounded by gunfire
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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been killed in Israeli strikes early Wednesday morning after an
Israeli soldier was wounded by gunfire
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Teacher in stable condition after being stabbed by pupil in school in France
An art teacher is in a stable condition in hospital in southern France after being stabbed by a pupil during a lesson.
The child was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
Ross Cullen reports.
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ANDREW MOVES OUT OF ROYAL LODGE
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his home in Windsor, to the King's Sandringham Estate.
It was announced he would leave the Royal Lodge property last year when his title of Prince was removed over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police say they are now investigating claims a woman was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in 2010.
Andrew has previously strongly denied any wrongdoing.
Royal editor at the Sun, Matt Wilkinson, says his move to Sandringham is a victory for King Charles.
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It was announced he would leave the Royal Lodge property last year when his title of Prince was removed over links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Police say they are now investigating claims a woman was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in 2010.
Andrew has previously strongly denied any wrongdoing.
Royal editor at the Sun, Matt Wilkinson, says his move to Sandringham is a victory for King Charles.
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Russia, US, Ukraine envoys in Abu Dhabi for a second round of direct peace talks
Russia and Ukraine are holding a second round of direct two-day talks in Abu Dhabi, with US delegation heading efforts to mediate an end to their conflict. Kiev objects territorial concessions and has urged more support from the West following Russia's latest strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Moscow maintains Kiev should withdraw its forces from Donbas and opposes Western peacekeepers deployment in Ukraine after a peace deal is reached. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Gold prices extend rally amid safe haven appeal
Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday amid renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.
Spot gold was up 2.7 per cent to over $5,080 per ounce.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Trump and Petro hail positive meeting
US President Donald Trump and his Columbian counterpart Gustavo Petro have both said their two hour meeting at the White House went well - despite trading insults for months.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Epstein fallout: Mandelson resigns Lords, Clintons to testify
Former US President Bill Clinton and his wife, the former First Lady
Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify as part of a Congressional
inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein.
It comes amid further fallout for people connected to the late sex
offender and financier, including the UK's former ambassador to the
United States Peter Mandelson.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify as part of a Congressional
inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein.
It comes amid further fallout for people connected to the late sex
offender and financier, including the UK's former ambassador to the
United States Peter Mandelson.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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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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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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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.
The design popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla is facing global scrutiny, due to recent deadly incidents. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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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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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