US, UK and Australia sanction Russian hosting firms tied to LockBit
The coordinated move targets a Russia-based web host and two operators accused of supporting one of the world’s most active ransomware syndicates.
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Spain to grant residency and work permits to flood-hit migrants in Valencia region
Madrid said up to 25,000 migrants affected by the 2024 Valencia floods will be eligible for residency and work permits, a move meant to prevent people from falling deeper into precarity.
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Bangladesh arrests more than 1,300 as protests and reprisals widen
Police say the crackdown follows unrest around supporters of Sheikh Hasina, while critics warn the response could deepen political tensions.
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Romania’s Iohannis resigns under pressure after annulled election crisis
President Klaus Iohannis has resigned ahead of an impeachment vote as Romania remains mired in election turmoil.
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Macron says €109bn investment puts France back in global AI race
France used the opening of the Paris AI Action Summit to promote private investment, low-carbon electricity and a public-interest initiative as nations debated the technology’s benefits, risks and governance.
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Man arrested after three injured in Stoneybatter knife attack
Irish police say the attack in north Dublin was a serious incident and that the suspect is being detained.
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Kurti claims victory in Kosovo election as his party falls short of a solo majority
Albin Kurti said his party had won Kosovo’s election, but partial results showed Vetevendosje ahead without the numbers to govern alone.
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Liechtenstein’s Patriotic Union wins vote as Brigitte Haas is set to lead government
The election gives the VU the most support, clearing the way for Brigitte Haas to become Liechtenstein’s first female head of government.
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Ecuador election heads to run-off after Noboa and González split vote nearly evenly
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Lebanon forms first full government since 2022 under Nawaf Salam
Lebanon has ended a two-year caretaker period with the formation of a new cabinet led by Nawaf Salam, who says reform and state authority are his priorities.
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German police stop overcrowded van carrying 16 Indian nationals near Aachen
Police say the driver charged passengers and promised to evade checks as Germany’s border politics intensify before the election.
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79 countries condemn U.S. sanctions on ICC officials in joint statement
The coalition warned that Donald Trump’s sanctions could undermine investigations, weaken the court and damage the international legal order.
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Judge blocks Trump plan to place thousands of USAID workers on leave
A federal judge has temporarily halted key parts of the Trump administration’s effort to sideline USAID staff, calling attention to risks faced by employees overseas.
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Fourth Brussels Shooting in a Week Turns Fatal and Intensifies Pressure on Police
Belgian officials said a fatal shooting in Brussels appeared linked to three earlier incidents with the hallmarks of drug violence, prompting calls for a stronger citywide police presence.
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Trump signs order barring transgender women from women’s sports
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at preventing transgender women from competing in women’s sports, setting up a new federal fight over sex-based eligibility rules.
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Protests spread across the U.S. against Trump, Musk and Project 2025
Demonstrators gathered in dozens of cities to oppose the new administration’s agenda, from immigration and transgender policy to Musk’s role in government.
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Workplace shooting in Ohio kills two and injures four after victim dies in hospital
Police in New Albany said a suspect employee fled a KDC/One manufacturing facility after an overnight shooting that left two people dead and four survivors hospitalized.
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Ten victims and gunman killed in Sweden’s worst mass shooting
Six adults were taken to hospital after a gunman attacked Campus Risbergska in Örebro, where police initially said the motive and precise sequence remained unknown.
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Bart De Wever is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Belgium after a final agreement was reached between N-VA, CD&V, Vooruit, MR and Les Engagés. De Wever becomes the first Flemi
2025-02-03 event: Bart De Wever is sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Belgium after a final agreement was reached between N-VA, CD&V, Vooruit, MR and Les Engagés. De Wever becomes the first Flemi
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Los Angeles protest over ICE raids shuts 101 Freeway and spreads across downtown
A downtown demonstration against immigration enforcement escalated into a freeway blockade before police cleared the crowd hours later.
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Kyrgyzstan's niqab ban takes effect with 20,000-som fine
Kyrgyzstan has begun enforcing a niqab ban that carries a 20,000-som fine, setting off fresh debate over security, religion and women's freedom.
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Greek parliament sends presidential race to third round after no candidate wins majority
The second ballot failed to produce a winner, forcing lawmakers into another round and keeping the presidency unresolved.
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Norway’s Centre Party quits government after dispute over EU energy directives
The coalition break-up followed weeks of failed talks over three European directives, leaving Labour to govern with a thinner base.
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Nicaragua pushes through sweeping constitutional overhaul that expands Ortega’s reach
Nicaragua’s legislature has approved constitutional reforms that extend presidential power, deepen state control over the media and formalize Rosario Murillo’s role as co-president.
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