Gaza-Egypt Rafah crossing reopens to limited traffic after long closure
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on 2 February 2026, after nearly two years, allowing limited humanitarian aid and enabling Palestinians to return.
Month: February 2026
Record 6,000 sailors abandoned in 2025, mostly by shadow fleets
In 2025, more than 6,000 seafarers were abandoned on 410 ships, marking the worst year for crew abandonment. The ITF recovered $16.5 million in unpaid wages.
Man from Yorkshire jailed for planning terror attack
A 21-year-old man from East Yorkshire has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years after being convicted of planning a terrorist attack, according to Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
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The US’ high-speed internet rollout means drillers, linemen, and splicers pull in soaring pay nationwide amid a labor shortage for the physically demanding work (Patience Haggin/Wall Street Journal)
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The US’ high-speed internet rollout means drillers, linemen, and splicers pull in soaring pay nationwide amid a labor shortage for the physically demanding work — Record demand for fiber-optic …
Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China
Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy Awards history with album of the year and bold political statement
Bad Bunny made Grammy history, winning Album of the Year for Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, the first Spanish-language album to do so. Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Finneas, Olivia Dean, and Lady Gaga also took top awards. Known for his outspoken political vi…
Herof 2.0 explained: Balochistan is exploding again – and why it matters for Pakistan and world
Pakistan faces a deepening security crisis in Balochistan as the Baloch Liberation Army escalates its campaign through “Operation Herof. This surge impacts Pakistan’s economy, foreign relations, and investor confidence. The region’s strategic importanc…
‘Instead of 6 missiles, there are only 2’ — Ukraine’s Air Force reveals dire air defense shortage – The Kyiv Independent
‘Instead of 6 missiles, there are only 2’ — Ukraine’s Air Force reveals dire air defense shortage The Kyiv IndependentSometimes air defence systems stand empty, yet attacks must still be repelled – Ukraine’s Air Force YahooIgnat: …
Spanish Expression of the Day: Efecto Llamada
Following the announcement of the mass regularisation of half a million undocumented migrants in Spain, “el efecto llamada” is being used a lot in the Spanish press.
Philippine vice president faces 2 new impeachment bids after surviving attempt last year
Activists have filed two impeachment complaints against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, accusing her of large-scale corruption.