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Norway's PM agrees crown princess had 'poor judgement' over Epstein links

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 23:26
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit's own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.

'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 22:15
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 22:15
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.

Golden becomes the first K-Pop song to win a Grammy

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 21:38
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.

KPop Demon Hunters make history as Grammys get under way

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 21:38
The Cure, Yungblud and FKA Twigs are the first British winners on the night in Los Angeles.

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 19:00
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 19:00
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 18:13
The boy was released on the order of a judge who said his detention was "cruel" and "bereft of human decency”.

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 18:13
A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.

Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 17:29
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

Venezuela release rights activist Javier Tarazona

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 17:29
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

Twelve killed by Russian strike near bus in Ukraine, official says

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 16:11
Seven others were reported injured in the strike on Sunday, according to preliminary information.

Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 16:10
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.

Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 14:53
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 14:23
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 14:23
The firm's move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 14:04
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 14:04
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 13:20
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

Sun, 02/01/2026 - 13:20
MSF said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.

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