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The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it’s suspending all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong Posts.... Read more »

The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it’s suspending all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong Posts.... Read more »

As part of the Trump administration’s push to expand U.S. energy production, federal officials will review and consider redrawing the boundaries of national monuments created under previous presidents to protect unique landscapes and cultural resources.... Read more »

The CIA has offered so-called buyouts to its workforce, a CIA spokesperson said, the latest move by the Trump administration to overhaul and scale back the federal government.... Read more »

The CIA has offered so-called buyouts to its workforce, a CIA spokesperson said, the latest move by the Trump administration to overhaul and scale back the federal government.... Read more »

A federal judge agreed Tuesday to temporarily block prison officials from transferring three incarcerated transgender women to men’s facilities and terminating their access to hormone therapy under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.... Read more »

USAID announced Tuesday night that almost all direct hires around the world will be placed on administrative leave later this week.... Read more »

Criticism and concern spread across both sides of the aisle Tuesday following President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. “will take over the Gaza Strip.”... Read more »

President Trump’s mission to upend the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, has left lifesaving food and medicine stuck in ports and warehouses.... Read more »

Elon Musk has received quiet White House reminders in recent days that while he has wide latitude to slash spending, his power is not unchecked.... Read more »

Elon Musk has received quiet White House reminders in recent days that while he has wide latitude to slash spending, his power is not unchecked.... Read more »

Donald Trump's administration is moving to exert more control over the federal government's technology, ordering that CIOs should be politically appointed.... Read more »

Authorities recovered all of the 67 victims from the Potomac River less than a week after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in the Washington, D.C., area.... Read more »

During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump spoke on the devastation left behind in the Gaza Strip and said the U.S. will take it over. Trump added that it is "something the entire Middle East can be very proud of." ... Read more »

Fifty-six Gidrán combat vehicle will arrive in Hungary from Türkiye. The country is committed to the Gidrán vehicles, and we will continue to build our armed forces through joint Turkish-Hungarian development, emphasized Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky after his visit to the Turkish Nurol Makina factory. The Defense Minister pointed out that the... Read more »

An exhibition of the work of Wilhelm “Willy” Maywald (1907-1985), German photographer and former in-house photographer at Dior, will open on Thursday at the Virág Judit Gallery in Budapest. The artist, best known for his portrait and fashion photography, was a “chronicler” of the cream of the Parisian art world,... Read more »

Carnival running events will be held across the country over the next few weeks. Parties and plenty of fun will be guaranteed everywhere: the series of carnival races starts on February 1 and runs until the end of the month, Holmozogj.hu reports. On February 9, Kaposvár (southwestern Hungary) will host... Read more »

The average monthly net income of young adults increased to HUF 234,000 (574 EUR; 1 EUR = 407 HUF) by the end of last year, compared to HUF 200,000 a year earlier, and doubled compared to 2019, according to the K&H Youth Index, which examined the financial situation of 19-29... Read more »

Trump told reporters that he wants to expel “all” Palestinians from Gaza — not just during a period of reconstruction, but permanently. The post Trump: “The U.S. Will Take Over the Gaza Strip” appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The Trump minion has said Jan.6 defendants should get cash reparations and those responsible for the charges should get jail. The post The Capitol Rioters Are Free — But Ed Martin’s Crusade Against Jan. 6 Prosecutors Is Just Getting Started appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The American tradition of airstrikes against Somalia is continuing into Trump’s second term. The post Trump the “Peacemaker” Ramps Up America’s Forever War in Somalia appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkey and its militias have cut off the Kurdish city of Kobane from the rest of Syria. The post Twelve Days in Kobane, Where Syrian Kurds Are Under Attack by Turkey appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Parabon NanoLabs sells police composite images of suspects built on DNA. Critics say the product is snake-oil science fiction that can exacerbate problems in the criminal legal system. The post A Forensics Company Tells Cops It Can Use DNA to Predict a Suspect’s Face. Scientists Worry the Tool Will Deepen... Read more »

With the Democratic Party reeling from its losses, the DNC is voting on a new chair. Will it choose to reform its top-down model? The post The Democratic National Committee Is Undemocratic. That’s by Design. appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

In 2024, the Army recorded more Class A flight mishaps — the most serious type of aircraft accidents — than it has in a decade. The post Army Helicopter Accidents Are Occurring at Near Record Rates appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Trump’s recent executive orders show unwavering support of Israel and the further dehumanization of Palestinians. The post Trump’s Nightmare Plan for Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The founder of Mothers Against College Antisemitism says her 62,000-member Facebook group is influencing NYU policy. The post A Well-Connected NYU Parent Is Trying to Get Students Deported appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Facing more than a dozen questions about her views on the NSA leaker, Gabbard held her ground at her DNI confirmation hearing. The post Tulsi Gabbard Refused to Back Down on Edward Snowden. It Could Tank Her Nomination. appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Gabbard is a rare Washington politician who defended the NSA whistleblower. But she has also changed positions and even political parties. The post Tulsi Gabbard Once Called for an Edward Snowden Pardon. Will She Flip-Flop Now? appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

UNRWA delivered the majority of food aid during the war and sheltered more than 1 million people. What happens when it’s banned? The post Israel Bans UNRWA as Trump Throttles Foreign Aid appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

Following Trump’s executive order, a trans woman held at a federal prison was told she would be moved to a men’s prison. The post Trans Women in Federal Custody Face the Terror of Being Transferred to Men’s Prisons appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

The Alien Enemies Act provides sweeping powers to detain or deport foreign nationals. It’s ripe for abuse, experts say. The post Trump Leans on WWII Japanese Incarceration Law to Deport Immigrants appeared first on The Intercept.... Read more »

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Dear readers,It’s been a fun five and a half years but as part of the Polish Press Agency’s reorganisation unfortunately today is TFN’s last day.... Read more »

This is the last Debrief from The First News at the Polish Press Agency. As you may or may not know, TFN is set to close its doors to the public, with this podcast along with it.... Read more »

Zbigniew Ziobro, the justice minister in Poland's previous Law and Justice (PiS) government, will likely appear before by a special parliamentary commission investigating the alleged use of Pegasus spyware by the PiS-dominated government, the vice-chair of the commission has said.... Read more »

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2024 to 2.8 percent from 2.3 percent, and lowered it to 3.2 percent in 2025 from 3.4 percent, according to the latest version of the IMF's cyclical World Economic Outlook report.... Read more »

Poland has a shortage of about 15,000 teachers, the education minister has said.... Read more »

The new Polish government will examine “huge” transfers of money to universities made by the members of the outgoing Law and Justice (PiS) government after the October 15 election, the education minister has announced.... Read more »

The majority of Polish citizens no longer consider two recently pardoned Law and Justice (PiS) politicians as MPs, a new opinion poll has shown.... Read more »

Eighty-one years after he was rescued from the burning streets of the Warsaw Ghetto, DNA technology has connected Shalom Koray to family members he never knew he had.... Read more »

Start your day with a summary of today’s top stories from Poland’s leading news sites.... Read more »

An MP from Poland's ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, now in opposition, has appealed to the foreign minister to raise the issue of Poland's claim for reparations from Germany for war crimes during his upcoming visit to Berlin.... Read more »

The speaker of the Sejm, Poland's lower house of parliament, has topped a ranking of the country's most trusted politicians.... Read more »

In this episode of The Debrief we take a look at the like and times of Jerzy Sosnkowski, brother of the illustrious general Kazimierz Sosnkowski.... Read more »

The decision to liquidate the Polish Press Agency was recorded in the National Court Register on Monday.... Read more »

The parliamentary caucus of Poland's ex-ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, now in opposition, has notified the prosecutor's office of a suspected crime committed by the justice minister.... Read more »

PORTO-NOVO, Benin, Feb 04 (IPS) - Benin faced a number of negative spillovers in 2022: a deteriorating regional security situation at its northern border, the lingering scars of COVID-19, and higher living costs amid the war in Ukraine.Read the full story, “Benin: An African Pioneer”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) - The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly since the 2021 Taliban Offensive, an insurgency that resulted in the Taliban’s reclamation of power and the fall of the nation’s republic. In 2024, the Taliban issued further restrictions on human rights in Afghanistan, particularly for... Read more »

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 04 (IPS) - US President Donald Trump’s ominous threat to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland sets the stage for a new political battle with the United Nations. But judging by UN’s track record of failures—including the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, and the 2022... Read more »

UN agencies on Tuesday offered a dire assessment of the global impact of deep cuts to grassroots humanitarian funding by the incoming US administration and reiterated calls for Washington to retain its position as a global aid leader.Read the full story, “US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN... Read more »

The UN’s top humanitarian official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday called for Goma airport to be urgently reopened, warning its continued closure is paralyzing relief operations.Read the full story, “DR Congo: UN call to reopen Goma airport ‘lifeline’, as crisis deepens”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; these recent developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are just the latest in the central African nation’s troubled history.Read the full story, “Why have UN peacekeepers been in DR Congo for... Read more »

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan has again urged warring parties to stop targeting civilians. Read the full story, “World News in Brief: ‘Ruthless assault on human life’ in Sudan, Gaza ceasefire must hold says relief chief, World Cancer Day”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Marian Anderson, one of the most celebrated singers of the 20th century, once performed in the UN's gilded General Assembly Hall in New York and also represented her country, the United States, as a delegate.Read the full story, “Stories from the UN Archive: Marian Anderson broke barriers with music and... Read more »

The United Nations on Tuesday condemned a deadly car bomb attack in the Syrian city of Manbij that killed 20 people, mostly women, and left many others critically injured.Read the full story, “Deadly attacks in eastern Aleppo highlight Syria’s vulnerability”, on globalissues.org →... Read more »

Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas has proposed selling unused state land and state-owned shares in companies to raise the money needed to meet the government’s plans for military spending hikes.... Read more »

Both Lithuania’s prime minister and parliament speaker are calling for improving relations with China. But will this be a meaningful break from the last government’s policies?... Read more »

Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas says he supports a proposal by the Nemunas Dawn party to disclose the names of officials who have admitted to collaborating with the KGB and are still in office. ... Read more »

A biography of President Gitanas Nausėda is set to be published later this month, written by the well-known journalist and author Laima Lavaste but with significant input from the president himself.... Read more »

The last ten days of January were the warmest since 1961, the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service (LHMT) told BNS on Monday.... Read more »

The tariffs that US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on the European Union would not significantly affect bilateral trade between Lithuania and the United States, but their economic impact would be felt more sharply by the bloc’s major member states, President Gitanas Nausėda said on Monday. ... Read more »

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says he is “not too optimistic” that EU countries will manage to agree on joint borrowing for military spending, citing scepticism from member states farther away from Russia.... Read more »

Vilnius Airport is officially opening its new passenger departure terminal on Tuesday, considered one of the most advanced in the world.... Read more »

Russian citizens own more than 9,000 properties in Lithuania. Many are unused because Lithuania introduced strict travel bans on Russians. And selling their properties could be impossible due to banking sanctions.... Read more »

Swedish prosecutors on Monday rejected suspicions that the damage done to an underwater fibre-optic cable between Latvia and Gotland last month was sabotage and said they were releasing the Bulgarian vessel detained after the incident.... Read more »

The Greenland issue must be resolved in line with international law, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys says as US President Donald Trump threatens to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.... Read more »

The Lithuanian National Commission for UNESCO is concerned about Neringa Mayor Darius Jasaitis’ suggestions to build a bridge connecting the Curonian Spit, a natural heritage site, to the mainland.... Read more »

Belarusian potash fertiliser producer Belaruskali wants 12 billion US dollars (around 11.82 billion euros at today’s exchange rate) in compensation from Lithuania after it suspended transit shipments across its territory in 2022. The Belarusian company filed an international arbitration lawsuit against Lithuania on December 2 last year.... Read more »

The Lithuanian Culture Ministry has confirmed that it is seeking 1.5 percent of GDP, or more than a billion euros per year, for a plan to boost the public’s “information resilience”. Culture Minister Šarūnas Birutis has flouted the plan amid discussions of dedicating up to 6 percent of Lithuania’s GDP... Read more »

It’ll be a nice boost. More than three million people in the UK can expect to see a decent pay... The post Millions of Brits to get huge pay rise from April – here’s who will be affected appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

‘This was not a decision made lightly’ Donald Trump has said that the US will take over Gaza in order... The post Trump says US will take over Gaza and turn it into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

His followers called out his behaviour Kanye West has received backlash for his latest cryptic post on Instagram following his... The post Kanye West slammed for post about Bianca Censori’s Grammys outfit appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Frightening! A novel fungus that turns its hosts into ‘zombies’ has been found in spiders in Ireland. Spiders located in... The post ‘Zombie spiders’ infected by fungus found in UK appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. This is how to... The post Ninja releases two new must-have kitchen products – and you can get a discount appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Quiz time Ah, the noughties. Simpler times. When global pandemics weren’t really a thing. When the Premier League was still... The post QUIZ: Name these 50 Premier League players from the 2000s – #1 appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The Netflix drama stars Michael Keaton and comes from the writer of Pam & Tommy. Netflix have added The Founder, the... The post Netflix adds brilliant drama based on ruthless true story appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

His family have launched a lawsuit A man has died after the price of his inhaler suddenly rose $66 to... The post Man, 22, dies after price of his inhaler rose from $66 to $540, lawsuit alleges appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The cheapest price for... The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance II cheapest price as first reviews arrive appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The VIP packages for... The post All of the VIP packages available for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour ahead of tickets going on sale appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

He said it had been ‘quite the week’! Richard Osman was rushed to hospital in London with what he referred... The post Richard Osman rushed to hospital for emergency surgery appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The popular tourist spot is being evacuated Thousands of residents of the Greek island Santorini are fleeing the island amid... The post Thousands rush to evacuate Santorini after hundreds of earthquakes appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

The claims were made in a new book about the Labour government Angel Rayner reportedly ‘called Prince Andrew a nonce’... The post Angela Rayner ‘called Prince Andrew a nonce’ and tried to block him from royal duties appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

She updated viewers on Loose Women Bruce Willis’ daughter Rumer has appeared on Loose Women to give an update on... The post Bruce Willis’ daughter shares update on dad after dementia diagnosis appeared first on JOE.co.uk.... Read more »

Shaker junior point guard Bless Demand scored 20 points, and the Blue Bison scored the game's final 13 points in a 57-53 Suburban Council boys' basketball win over CBA.... Read more »

More than 500 people attended a Tuesday rally at the Capitol in support of a trio of bills that would collectively overhaul the state’s current sentencing requirements. ... Read more »

A fire that destroyed a Locust Park home and killed three members of a Colonie family last week was “accidental in nature,” Colonie police have found.... Read more »

Dion Johnson faced 11 charges related to burglary and assault allegations — including multiple felonies — in a case that upended the Saugerties Police Department.... Read more »

The teacher and student communicated during off-school hours, Sheriff Craig Apple said.... Read more »

AF1 on Tuesday announced a partnership with EvergreenNOW, which will be the league’s exclusive streaming home for the 2025 season. ... Read more »

State Police said the pickup's driver was thrown from the vehicle in Monday's crash on Route 67.... Read more »

When asked if they would prefer Hochul or someone else to win the race, 57% of registered voters chose the latter in a new poll.... Read more »

Attacker believed to be among those killed as police say there is no information saying he had ‘ideological motives’Police say 11 dead in Örebo campus attackGermany’s Social Democrats gained three percentage points in the latest YouGov poll this morning, but still remain in the third place just weeks before the... Read more »

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsGSK has lifted its long-term sales targets as it hailed a strong drug pipeline, sending its shares to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard this morning.Britain’s second-biggest drugmaker raised its sales target to more than £40bn by 2031, and the shares... Read more »

China believes in ‘Palestinian rule over Palestinians’, says foreign ministry spokesperson after US president’s announcement critics say amounts to ethnic cleansingFull report: Trump says US will ‘take over’ Gaza Strip in shock announcementTrump’s Gaza plan: the key takeawaysAustralian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says his government continues to support a two-state... Read more »

Newcastle and Tottenham hold the advantage after the first legs, but Arsenal and Liverpool are in great formBy Ben McAleer for WhoScoredNewcastle hold a 2-0 lead after the first leg at the Emirates, where goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon either side of half-time gave them a massive advantage... Read more »

The comedian plays a woman pretending to be pregnant in a dated and mostly unfunny attempt to bring back the broad studio comedyLet me be clear: I am always rooting for Amy Schumer, though sometimes she makes it difficult. When she is good, she is great – and, for the... Read more »

Atrocity follows escape of thousands of male inmates amid chaos as Rwandan-backed M23 rebels seize eastern DRC cityHundreds of women were raped and burned alive during the chaos after a Rwandan-backed rebel group entered the Congolese city of Goma last week.The female inmates were attacked in their wing inside Goma’s... Read more »

Plus: lethal shots on target in high-scoring games, no goals of the month, a Botafogo correction and moreMail us any of your questions and answers“We’re well used to seeing established internationals from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay et al plying their trade in Europe’s top leagues, but are there any examples of... Read more »

Two traditional and homely dishes from RomaniaThe way we Romanians cook at home is more varied and regional than what you get in the country’s restaurants, which generally serve a pretty standard menu across the country. We have old traditions of preserving and of cooking with seasonal fruit and vegetables,... Read more »

Is heartbreak all capitalism’s fault? Faye mixes the personal and political in this exposing but generous memoirSometimes, if you are a straight woman, it can be tempting to see your sexuality as a curse. It is a cliche to talk about the uselessness of men, but I do it anyway:... Read more »

Whether on social media, online shopping or fielding calls, there is plenty you can do to cut the risk of being caught outThere are lots of different methods fraudsters will use to try to trick people into sharing their financial or personal information. What they often have in common, however,... Read more »

A photograph of Milagros ‘Corito’ Molina and her sons is part of a project exploring how a group of Venezuelan women went from weaving nets to using themA woman on board a boat is a sign of bad luck; and if she is on her moon, bleeding, the sea gets... Read more »

New smartphone has 2025’s fastest Qualcomm chip, two-day battery life, great camera and standout designOnePlus is trying to prove you don’t need a Samsung or a Google to have a top-tier premium Android in 2025, and mostly succeeds.The OnePlus 13 is the latest in the Oppo sub-brand’s series of keenly... Read more »

From tumbling roller-skaters to winter-whipped workers, photographer Andy Hall has captured those who work beneath ‘shiny glass monuments to capitalism’ Continue reading...... Read more »

Europe may have as little as three to five years to prepare for a potential Russian attack – it must get real about borrowing to protect peaceEU leaders agreed at their summit with Keir Starmer in Brussels this week that much more spending is urgently needed to support Ukraine and... Read more »

A SERIES of red weather alerts have been issued for parts of northern Spain tomorrow due to rough seas. The warning by AEMET is in place across the whole coastline... Read more »

BRITISH tourists are ditching Spain for rival destinations following a wave of protests by locals and a new crackdown on tourist accommodation. Dave Hawkes, 72, said he has been visiting... Read more »

On the morning of Wednesday January 22, an earthquake hit the village of Dehesas Viejas, 30 miles north of Granada. The IGN, Spain’s National Geographic Institute, says that the tremor... Read more »

A THIRD century Roman mosaic has returned home to Nigran in Galicia, seven years after being rediscovered in New York. The Panxon mosaic was rediscovered in 2018 by Gonzalo Fernández-Turégano... Read more »

NEW US President Donald Trump asked if NATO ally Spain was a BRICS nation when quizzed on the country’s low defence spending. The gaff was embarrassing for both Trump and... Read more »

A HOST of golfing giants are set to descend on Marbella next month for a new legends tournament set to hit the Costa del Sol. Among the big names set... Read more »

Do you know where Brian Green is? Contact tips@theolivepress.es A MAN wanted for the rape of a young girl remains at large after failing to turn up to his trial... Read more »

A SPANISH tourist has died after being gored by an elephant’s tusk in Thailand. The 22-year-old was ‘attacked’ on Friday while bathing with the animal at the Koh Yao Elephant... Read more »

SPAIN has been warned of sub-zero temperatures and dense fog that will sweep central, northern and eastern parts of the country tomorrow. According to state weather agency Aemet, the mercury... Read more »

THIS is the moment a cocaine shipment was found hidden among blocks of frozen brocolli. Footage shared by Policia Nacional in Spain shows the bricks being opened by masked officers.... Read more »

THE US State Department has upgraded its travel warning level for Spain. The country is now at risk level 2, out of a potential 4, with the latter being the... Read more »

EVERY December 28, Spain marks the Dia de los Santos Inocentes (Holy Innocents’ Day) which is somewhat similar to April Fools’ Day. It’s the day to look out for practical... Read more »

THE father of a missing Belfast man became emotional today as he shared footage of a field he and five others were searching in Spain. John George, aka John Hardy,... Read more »

EVER wondered what strange traditions Spaniards love to celebrate at Christmas time? Here’s our ultimate guide to the 11 craziest customs. While Brits pin stockings to their fireplaces and leave... Read more »