Primed for production
After a round of Q4 earnings, defense companies seem to be taking the hint—and a modest victory lap—when it comes to speeding up munitions production.
Day: February 3, 2026
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine day before US-brokered peace talks
Russia launches one of its biggest airstrikes on Ukraine, hitting power plants and homes as Zelenskyy urges more air defence before Abu Dhabi talks.
EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official
Valdis Dombrovskis says bloc is ‘ready to engage’ amid meetings with ministers including Rachel ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Commission would be “open-minded” to discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, a…
13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after they were swept out to sea off the Australian coast.
Fifa president ‘infantile’ for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says
Ukraine’s sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino “irresponsible” and “infantile” for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.
Panic in Spain as 500,000 migrants handed residency – ‘invasion’
The move marks the country’s first large-scale migrant regularisation in two decades and sharply diverges from the tougher immigration stance.
Iranians seeking to punish ruling elite go after the next best thing — their kids
Iranians in the diaspora are tracking down the sons and daughters of Iran’s ruling elite, many of whom work and live lavishly abroad, demanding they be deported.
Germany unveils lasers plan to counter Russia and China threats
Major General Michael Traut wants to disrupt adversary spacecraft
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing reopens, but few have been allowed to cross
Gaza’s main border crossing reopened Monday after being closed for most of the war, but few people have been allowed to cross.
Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border
Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.