France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

7. Feb. 2026, 18:10

The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say

7. Feb. 2026, 16:10

Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.

Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast

7. Feb. 2026, 17:58

The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.

S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin

7. Feb. 2026, 13:56

The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.

US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

7. Feb. 2026, 14:05

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

7. Feb. 2026, 01:36

The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.

Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

7. Feb. 2026, 16:53

Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

6. Feb. 2026, 23:05

Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.