Trump accepts UK deal on Indian Ocean islands with key military base
US President Donald Trump supports UK-Mauritius deal after talks with the UK prime minister, but warns US military presence will be defended.
Day: February 5, 2026
TheBurntPeanut’s rapid Twitch rise sparks viewbotting accusations on social media
Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut is facing accusations of viewbotting following a rapid surge in viewership, with some streams attracting tens of thousands of viewers. Critics point to unusual viewership patterns and low chat activity as evidence, while …
Disruptive winter weather in US jolts spot truck rates to big gains
The shock in spot market rates after the recent snowstorm and frigid temperatures has rivaled the severe winter weather of February 2021, which kickstarted an entire year of rising rates on shippers.
Trump Urges New Nuclear Treaty After Russia Agreement Ends
US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a brand new nuclear treaty after the last agreement with Russia expired, prompting fears of a new global arms race.
Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen’s family after his death at juvenile intake center
A jury has awarded $8.3 million to the family of a Kansas foster teen who died in 2021 after being held facedown for 39 minutes in a juvenile intake center as he underwent a mental health crisis.
Striking criminal barristers need to meet me halfway, says NI minister
Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long was speaking as criminal barristers continued strike action over fees paid for legal aid work.
At a Bonobo’s ‘Tea Party,’ Scientists Find Hints of Imagination
In a playtime experiment, researchers found that our closest living relatives have the capacity for make-believe, too.
Zelenskyy: No country’s recognition can give away Ukrainian land
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Neither Israel nor Hamas interested in phase 2 of ceasefire, researcher says
Speaking with FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen, Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, says neither Israel nor Hamas are interested in moving to phase 2 of the ceasefire because “Israel’s prime directive is annexation of the We…
Anti-doping agency responds to penis injection claims at Olympics
In ski jumping, a small difference in suit size can make a significant difference in an athlete’s performance.