‘Brave’ boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast
The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.
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St. Magdalena in Italy is overrun by tourists
Overtourism is no longer just a problem for traditional travel destinations. Meanwhile, remote places in nature are also suffering. Some places are now fighting back. Feb 2, 2026, 2:36 p.mFeb 2, 2026, 2:36 p.m An article by It snowed again in St. Magdalena overnight. The village church with the bell tower and the graves in […]
Continue ReadingLord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein
He acknowledged that the weekend’s revelations further entangled him in the “understandable furor” surrounding convicted sex offender.
Continue ReadingLord Mandelson, ex-ambassador to U.S., resigns from Labour over Epstein
He acknowledged that the weekend’s revelations further entangled him in the “understandable furor” surrounding convicted sex offender.
Continue ReadingCrowds gather to see Punxsutawney Phil predict the weather on Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow on Monday. His annual prediction was translated by his handlers at Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club says that when Phil is deemed to have not seen his shadow, that means there will be […]
Continue ReadingRussian stepping up strikes on Ukraine's railways, Zelensky says
Russian forces have increased their attacks on Ukraine’s train and transport infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. The Ukrainian president added that Russia appeared not to have launched targeted strikes on energy infrastructure since agreeing to a short-term energy truce last week.
Continue ReadingSergio Mattarella visits Milanese in Niguarda Hospital
02/02/2026, 1:55 p.m02/02/2026, 1:55 p.m Italian President Sergio Mattarella visited Milan’s Niguarda Hospital on Monday. He met the parents of relatives of the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster who are being treated there. Sergio Mattarella (right) and French President Emmanuel Macron at the national memorial service on January 9, 2026.Image: REUTERS POOL KEYSTONE During […]
Continue ReadingBeijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Continue ReadingSecond criminal trial surrounding the Audi diesel scandal has begun
Feb 2, 2026, 1:43 p.mFeb 2, 2026, 1:43 p.m The second criminal trial surrounding the diesel scandal at Audi began with hours of reading out the charges. Before the Munich II Regional Court, four former employees of the car manufacturer – two ex-board members, a division manager and a former main department manager – are […]
Continue ReadingAustralian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
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