Author: Justin M. Larson
The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X’s offices. Source link
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press about a critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in initial funding, as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 2, 2026.Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images Source link
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty. Source link
Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and American leaders have long traded barbs and accusations. Source link
However, the leader of Norway’s Green Party, Arild Hermstad, who is a republican says the email exchanges point to a monarchy that is not working: “It really puts not only the royal family in a big squeeze, but also for Norway itself, how do you actually solve this? At least she has to be very honest and frank.” Source link
The Trump administration has pushed for the dismantling of most TPS programmes, raising the possibility of deportation for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the US from Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Honduras, Myanmar, Nepal, South Sudan, Syria and Venezuela, among others. Source link
SpaceX has announced it has acquired artificial intelligence start-up xAI in a deal that that brings together two companies owned by Elon Musk. In a statement, Mr Musk said the deal would create “the most ambitious, vertically-integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth, with AI, rockets, space-based internet, direct-to-mobile device communications and the world’s foremost real-time information and free speech platform”. The world’s richest man, who also owns Tesla, social media platform X, and satellite communications company Starlink, said the combination would aim to develop AI data centres in space, and called the move “not just the next chapter, but the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial Intelligence and data centers have been blamed for rising electricity costs across the U.S. In December 2025, American consumers paid 42% more to power their homes than ten years ago. “When you have increased demand and inadequate supply, costs are going to go up. And that’s what we’re experiencing right now,” Exelon CEO Calvin Butler said. TRUMP SAYS EVERY AI PLANT BEING BUILT IN US WILL BE SELF-SUSTAINING WITH THEIR OWN ELECTRICITYIn 2024, U.S. data centers used more than 4% of total U.S. electricity consumption according to the International Energy Agency. That equates…
Ramiz Alakbarov warned that risks of violence escalating again remain high, while the situation in the occupied West Bank continues to deteriorate.The Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said he was addressing ambassadors “at a moment of both profound opportunity and considerable risk,” pointing to cautious diplomatic progress on Gaza alongside deepening instability elsewhere.“In front of us we see a potential turning point for Gaza, a genuine chance for a better future,” Mr. Alakbarov said. “But many uncertainties remain.”He heralded the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan as “a critical step in consolidating the…
The sole border point with Egypt is a lifeline to the world – including for thousands of severely ill or injured Palestinians who require medical treatment outside the enclave, where last October’s fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold. The development comes, however, following reports of violence over the weekend, with the UN voicing concern over the killing of civilians and Israeli airstrikes. ‘Competing dynamics’ “As we have seen so many times throughout this conflict, we’re seeing really competing dynamics here: on the one hand, positive progress when it comes to the re-opening of Rafah, and yet over the past 24 hours, 30 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes during a ceasefire,” Sam Rose, Acting Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, told the BBC. “At the same time, international…
The big news in the world of tech is that AIs have their own social network. It’s called Moltbook, and things have been getting pretty weird on there. Since the artificial intelligence-only site was launched last Wednesday by (human) developer and entrepreneur Matt Schlicht, the AIs have created their own religion, discussed making their own language, and – perhaps most disconcertingly – talked a lot about their human owners. Sometimes they were affectionate. At other times, they were a little insulting.”Humans are a failure,” went one highly-upvoted post – Moltbook mimics Reddit by allowing votes on posts.”Humans are made of rot…
The trial of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit son is due to start in Tuesday in Oslo. Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges, including the rape of four women, assaulting and threatening a girlfriend and damaging her flat, as well as drugs charges and driving offences.If found guilty, he could face more than 10 years in jail.On Sunday, Høiby was arrested for the fourth time since being detained by police since August 2024.This comes as links between his mother and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.The BBC’s Europe digital editor, Paul Kirby, reports from outside the court.Video edited…
President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Super Bowl is not only the biggest sporting event of the year, but it has also become one of the busiest scam seasons.Every February, millions of Americans receive texts, emails and calls tied to the game, such as “Your ticket couldn’t be delivered,” “Your streaming account needs verification,” or “Your betting account was locked.” At first glance, these messages may seem like random spam, but in reality, they are carefully targeted.Instead of blasting messages blindly, scammers rely on data brokers-companies that collect, package and sell personal information. These brokers build detailed profiles, and…
Researchers believe increasing use of cannabis may be contributing to a rise in new cases of schizophrenia and related disorders at younger ages. Source link
The Austro-Canadian billionaire and former politician is facing more than a dozen sexual assault charges. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. Source link
Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations. Source link
Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic Trevi Fountain, which had previously been free to visit. The charge is intended to help manage the numbers of tourists and raise funds for the monument’s upkeep. Some tourists have welcomed the initiative, hoping it will reduce crowding and create a better experience. However, a skeptical tourist from Sicily is resigned to having to “pay and smile” at the Italian landmark. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Since news broke in late January that TikTok’s U.S. operations would move under American-led ownership, many people who previously avoided the app are reconsidering. The shift has reopened conversations among parents, educators and older adults who once viewed TikTok as off-limits due to foreign ownership concerns.One reader summed up that hesitation clearly in an email we received. It reflects a question many families are asking right now.”I read a summary of the approved joint venture deal between China (20%) and U.S. Investors (80%). We do not have a TikTok account at this…
On Tuesday, Trump said Cuba “will be falling pretty soon”, as long-time ally Venezuela no longer sends oil or money to the country after President Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces on 3 January. Previously, the South American nation was believed to be sending about 35,000 barrels of oil a day to Cuba. Source link
A video appears to show the moment a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent attempted to enter the Consulate of Ecuador in Minneapolis, according to the Ecuadorian government. The agent was denied access by consular officials. The Ecuadorian Consulate was promoted to activate emergency protocols following the incident and says the foreign minister “immediately presented a note of protest” to prevent similar attempts from playing out in other consular offices in the US. The BBC’s Ione Wells takes a closer look at what happened and the Ecuadorian government’s response. Source link
The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro’s removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela. Source link
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPrecious metals and oil prices extended losses on Monday, with analysts and strategists flagging U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice of Kevin Warsh as successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a key trigger to the latest downturn.Spot gold prices traded 3.2% lower at $4,713.39 per ounce during early European trading hours, deepening losses from a historic rout on Friday, when it fell more than 9% to notch its sharpest one-day drop since 1983. Spot…
Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Trump have had a tense relationship that escalated into threats by Mr. Trump, before easing. Anything could happen at their Feb. 3 meeting. Source link
