Global World News Digest
Multi-Source Editorial Roundup • Sunday, 1 February 2026
Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot
The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.
How will Pakistan deal with the unrest in Balochistan?
The most recent coordinated attacks by separatists in the southwestern province have killed dozens of people.
Epstein email reveals plan to access Libya’s frozen state assets
Email sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya.
Gaza patients in limbo amid Israel’s ‘pilot reopening’ of Rafah crossing
The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.
Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities
Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’?
Death toll from Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire increases to 41
The latest victim succumbing to injuries was an 18-year-old Swiss national.
Russian drone attack on bus in Ukraine kills at least 12
Russian drone strike kills 12 mine workers in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring seven others.
Israel orders eviction of Bedouins as settlers target West Bank schools
Israeli forces order the expulsion of 40 Bedouins near Ramallah as settlers attack schools and homes in other locations.
Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza
Medical charity has been barred for not providing Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff in enclave.
Man Utd strike late as Carrick extends perfect start in Fulham thriller
Manchester United produce stunning winner to beat Fulham 3-2 in Premier League thriller at Old Trafford.
Venezuela rights activist Javier Tarazona freed amid prisoner release
Tarazona freed after four years in prison on ‘terrorism’ and conspiracy charges.
LA Olympics chief Wasserman issues Maxwell apology, but denies Epstein ties
Files published by the US Justice Department included flirtatious emails between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Mbappe’s late penalty gives edgy Real Madrid 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano
Real Madrid earn a hard-fought victory over their local rivals and move within one point of league leaders Barcelona.
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup match against India on February 15
Pakistan will forfeit two points if they don’t take the field for the cricket game in Colombo.
Khartoum airport receives first scheduled flight since start of Sudan war
Celebrations as flight carries dozens of passengers from Port Sudan to Sudanese capital.
Trilateral Ukraine talks to resume in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday: Zelenskyy
Second round of talks to follow negotiations last month that appeared to make little progress on key issue of territory.
These are the Palestinians that Israel killed during Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’
Israel has killed more than 500 Palestinians since agreeing to end its genocidal war under a US-brokered ‘ceasefire’.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win Australian Open, completes career Slam
Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete tennis career Grand Slam and win seven Slams with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 triumph.
As Rafah reopens, Palestinians are ‘given an impossible choice’
‘It’s a crime that Palestinians are given an impossible choice.’
Starmer’s visit to China was not a reset, but a new way forward
The UK prime minister’s China visit reflects the realities of a new global order that has upended traditional alliances.
Polls open in Costa Rica as centre-right populists aim to extend mandate
Laura Fernandez, President Chaves’s protege and ex-chief of staff, is frontrunner and could avoid April 5 run-off.
Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Saint-Maximin leaves Club America after children face racist attacks
Ex-Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin quits Mexican club after he posts: ‘Protecting my children is my priority.’
Khamenei warns US of ‘regional war’ if Iran is attacked
Iran’s supreme leader accuses the US of aiming to seize his country’s oil and natural gas resources.
India’s budget bets on infrastructure, manufacturing amid global trade war
Government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets, trade uncertainty.