Global World News Digest
Multi-Source Editorial Roundup • Sunday, 1 February 2026
Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, energy company says
Seven others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday.
Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest
Lord Mandelson says he has no record or recollection of receiving the sums and does not know if the documents are authentic.
Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say
Reports in January had said he was due to be executed after his arrest in connection with anti-government protests.
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
A congressman confirmed that Liam Conejo Ramos had been released and was at home with his hat and backpack.
Iran’s supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks
Trump earlier said Iran – which is due to begin a live-fire naval exercise in a key shipping route – was in “serious discussions”.
Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list
Medical charity Medicine Sans Frontières said it would not share the list as it had not been able to ensure staff would remain safe.
Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona
It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.
Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41
The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.
French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE
The firm’s move comes amid global scrutiny of the methods used by the US immigration enforcement agency.
Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake
Ifunanya Nwangene, a former contestant in The Voice Nigeria, died after not getting the antivenom she needed.
Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan’s Balochistan province
The Pakistani military says 31 civilians and 17 security forces were killed and its response killed 145 attackers.
Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.
LA 2028 Olympics chief ‘deeply regrets’ flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell
Casey Wasserman’s flirty emails were among millions of files published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
Slovakia PM’s national security adviser resigns over Epstein links
Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.
Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.
Judge orders release of five-year-old detained by ICE in Minneapolis
The detention of pre-schooler Liam Conejo Ramos, pictured wearing a blue bunny-shaped hat and a Spider-Man backpack, sparked national outcry.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned Epstein island visit, emails show
The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.
Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O’Hara
The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
Musk’s SpaceX applies to launch a million satellites into orbit
The firm wants to create a network of “orbital data centres” to power artificial intelligence.
Pokémon cancels event at controversial Japan shrine following backlash
The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.
Israel eyes regime change in Iran – and is counting on Trump to make it happen
Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.
Israel split over plans to bring back death penalty for deadly attacks
In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.
Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
Canada’s Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4%
The opposition leader received a strong show of support from party delegates, despite the recent electoral loss against the Liberals.
This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus
The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
The mine gave way after heavy rains on Wednesday, a local rebel spokesman says.
Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win
Who’s performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files
Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called “The Duke”.
Rape trial puts Norway’s royal family in unwelcome glare of public
Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince’s blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.