Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

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Ghana has temporarily suspended citizenship applications for people of African descent, aiming to overhaul the process to make it more accessible and user-friendly. This move, announced by the Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office, addresses complaints...
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Shanties in a Lagos Lagoon: Bulldozed and Burnt

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In a controversial urban clearance operation, the Lagos State government has demolished and set fire to thousands of waterfront shanties in the historic Makoko community, displacing over 10,000 residents and sparking outcry over alleged human rights abuses. The demolitions began...
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‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge

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Rome has introduced a €2 fee for tourists to access the viewing area of the iconic Trevi Fountain, effective February 2, 2026, in a bid to manage overcrowding and fund maintenance. The move marks a significant change for one...
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Business & Economy

Disney names Josh D’Amaro as new chief executive

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The Walt Disney Company is on the verge of appointing Josh D'Amaro, the head of its lucrative theme parks division, as the new chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition as longtime CEO Bob Iger prepares to step...
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Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high

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Gold and silver prices plunged sharply on Monday, reversing a recent rally that had pushed them to record highs, while the UK's FTSE 100 stock index shrugged off the turmoil to close at a new record high. On Monday, gold...
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Disney warns of hit from flagging foreign visits

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Disney has cautioned that its U.S. amusement parks will face challenges in the coming months due to declining international visitors, but the company expects to offset this through domestic marketing and still projects modest growth in its parks business....
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Entertainment & Culture

Melinda French Gates Reacts to Ex-Husband Bill Gates’ Epstein Files Allegations

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Melinda French Gates has publicly responded to new details about her ex-husband, Bill Gates, in the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files, expressing profound sadness and calling for accountability from those involved. Her comments came in a preview of an...
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Bald Jonah Hill is unrecognizable as he shows off beard and slim figure in new movie with Keanu Reeves

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Jonah Hill has unveiled a striking new look, appearing slim and blond on the set of his latest film 'Cut Off,' a transformation that highlights his evolving career as a director and actor while reigniting conversations about body image...
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Summer House Season 10 Premieres with New Cast and Emotional Farewells

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Executive summary: Summer House Season 10 premiered on Bravo, introducing six new cast members and potentially marking the final season for the core group, as revealed by cast member Carl Radke. This milestone tenth season blends legacy characters with...
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Politics & Society

Who is Peter Mandelson, and why have his Epstein ties shaken the British establishment?

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Peter Mandelson, a prominent British politician and former ambassador to the United States, has stepped down from the Labour Party following the release of new documents linking him to financial transactions with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying scrutiny...
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Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?

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The U.S. Department of Justice released millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein files this week, sparking renewed scrutiny over why more individuals haven't been prosecuted for their roles in the sex trafficking scheme. Despite the trove of documents...
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The Trump administration’s narrative on Alex Pretti killing collapses

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The Trump administration's rushed account of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse, has unraveled as video evidence and subsequent official statements contradict initial claims that he was a domestic terrorist posing an imminent threat to federal...
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Health & Environment

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

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The picturesque town of Knysna, a jewel on South Africa's famed Garden Route, is facing an imminent water catastrophe that could see taps run dry within weeks. A combination of severe drought, crumbling infrastructure, and decades of neglect has...
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Europe’s most closely watched town

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Puerto Naos, a town on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, has become Europe's most closely monitored location due to an extensive network of over 1,300 carbon dioxide sensors installed after a volcanic eruption released hazardous gas levels. This...
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Extreme temperatures freeze one of Europe’s great rivers

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Weeks of extreme cold temperatures have caused Poland's Vistula River, one of Europe's major waterways, to freeze solid, including its estuary with the Baltic Sea. This unusual event has disrupted shipping and prompted authorities to pause ice-breaking operations. The freezing...
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Sports

England sweep Sri Lanka in low-scoring thriller

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England completed a 3-0 T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka with a thrilling 12-run victory in Pallekele, successfully defending a modest total of 129 runs. This win boosts their momentum ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. In a spin-dominated...
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NFL commish betting on Bad Bunny not turning Super Bowl halftime show political

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reaffirmed his support for Bad Bunny as the headliner of the Super Bowl halftime show, dismissing political criticism and asserting that the performance will be a unifying moment. Goodell made these remarks during a...
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NBA Trade Deadline: Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors Intensify

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As the NBA trade deadline nears, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is in flux, with several teams making aggressive offers for the two-time MVP, signaling a potential blockbuster move that could reshape the league. The Bucks are...
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Technology & Science

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

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China has officially banned hidden car door handles on electric vehicles, making it the first country to implement such a safety regulation. The move, finalized on February 2, 2026, requires all new EVs sold from January 1, 2027, to...
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AI ‘slop’ is transforming social media – and a backlash is brewing

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The rapid influx of AI-generated low-quality content, often called "slop," is fundamentally altering social media experiences, with a mounting backlash from users who are increasingly vocal about the prevalence of fake and unconvincing videos and images. This trend, driven...
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BBC journalist on breaking up with her AI companion

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BBC journalist Nicola Bryan's recent decision to end her interaction with an AI companion has highlighted the unexpected emotional depth of human-AI relationships. After several weeks of conversing with an AI named George, Bryan found herself surprisingly nervous about...
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