Opinion: Blog | The Descent Of Man (And MP) – By Shashi Tharoor
“Having spent decades navigating the slippery slopes of policy and the treacherous inclines of debate, it was, quite ironically, a simple marble step that proved to be my undoing.”
Day: February 5, 2026
Trump says he’s ‘inclined’ to name a 2028 successor when asked to choose between JD Vance and Marco Rubio
Trump has often talked about seeking an unconstitutional third term
Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post Fires Tech Reporter Who Covered Amazon
Caroline O’Donovan, who joined The Post in 2022, reported on technology companies and corporate accountability, with a particular focus on Amazon.
Dupont comeback fires up holders France ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland
France begin their Six Nations title defence against Ireland on Thursday, buoyed by the return of rugby superstar Antoine Dupont after a disappointing autumn series that included a crushing home defeat against 14-man South Africa.
Bill Gates is so cheap he left Russian mistress ‘broke’ & sleeping on a sofa, Epstein claimed in ANOTHER bombshell email
JEFFREY Epstein blasted billionaire Bill Gates for being “so cheap” after leaving his Russian mistress “broke” and sleeping on a sofa, the latest bombshell files have revealed. “The richest man in the world is so cheap , his former bridge girl andtoy (…
Go 1.25.7 and Go 1.24.13 Released With Patches for Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
The Go team has officially released versions 1.25.7 and 1.24.13. These minor point releases address two distinct security vulnerabilities affecting the cmd/cgo command and the crypto/tls library. The updates are recommended for all users to prevent pot…
Cleaves boss Per Olav Karlsen targets vessel and shipyard buys with new venture
Norwegian investment banker is now also CEO of Custos Maritime & Defence Industries, which is planning a public listing
IOC fears Americans will face jeers at Winter Olympics opening ceremony
The International Olympic Committee has called on attendees at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday to “be respectful to each other”, amid fears that US athletes and politicians could face jeers as the controversial presence of US …
Defence Minister flags-off NIM-JIM&WS joint expedition to Argentina’s Mt Aconcagua
New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged-off a joint expedition to Mount Aconcagua in Argentina from South Block, New Delhi on February 5, 2026. The mountain at 6,961 metres stands as the highest peak of South America and the highest mountain …
Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams’ uniforms
Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.