EU and Vietnam Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Brussels joins China and the US among Hanoi’s top-tier partners amid global trade and security tensions February 3, 2026
Hollywood Fashion Designer Mugged for £2 Mln Richard Mille Watch in Mayfair Ultra-rare sapphire timepiece stolen in late-night Berkeley Square mugging as police charge suspect February 3, 2026
Chinese Rocket Splashes Down in South Pacific after UK Emergency Preparations Britain prepared emergency systems as uncontrolled Chinese Zhuque-3 rocket re-entered Earth’s atmosphere February 3, 2026
France Slips Down EU Wealth Rankings Amid Budget Strains New Eurostat data and warnings from economists highlight slowing growth, rising debt, and political strains in France February 3, 2026
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets as Tensions Rise in War Against Iran’s Proxy Forces Airstrikes in southern Lebanon come amid UK sanctions on Iran and a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East February 2, 2026
Italy Fast-Tracks Security Decree After Turin Clashes Leave Over 100 Officers Injured Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni calls hammer attack on policeman “attempted murder” as government moves to tighten public-order laws February 2, 2026
Queens’ Online Chess Festival Returns in March 2026 to Celebrate Women in Chess FIDE’s global online tournament marks its sixth edition with free competitions for women and girls of all levels worldwide February 2, 2026
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Outline Priorities for Bilateral Cooperation in 2026 Foreign ministry officials review 2025 results and highlight growing trade ties during talks in Tashken February 2, 2026
China’s Low-Cost EVs and E-Commerce Goods Flood Latin America, Triggering Trade Backlash Governments in Brazil, Mexico and Chile move to curb Chinese imports as trade deficits widen and local industries face growing pressure February 2, 2026