2 February 2026, in sixty words

Lawyers for a second woman alleging Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her to the UK in 2010 demand King Charles’s legal team issue a "real apology." The accuser, represented by firm Edwards Henderson, claims she spent the night with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Royal Lodge and toured Buckingham Palace.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council approves a historic £2.57 million plan to purchase and demolish 16 riverside properties at Clydach Terrace, Ynysybwl.

British manufacturing activity accelerated in January 2026, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbing to 51.8 from 50.6 in December.

Vladimir Motin, 59, was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence at the Old Bailey after his ship, the Solong, crashed into the anchored Stena Immaculate oil tanker.

Gold prices plummeted 8 percent to $4,465 an ounce Monday, retreating from a $5,600 record.

England head coach Steve Borthwick names star lock Maro Itoje on the bench for the pivotal Six Nations opener against Wales.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown demands an urgent inquiry after 3 million pages of US Department of Justice files revealed Peter Mandelson shared confidential government memos with Jeffrey Epstein.

Independent MP Dan Norris, 66, was arrested for a second time on suspicion of raping a second woman, voyeurism, and upskirting.

US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Israel February 3 to meet PM Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir regarding the Gaza ceasefire.

Jurors heard how 68-year-old Esther Martin suffered dozens of bites and died after 10 XL Bully dogs mauled her at aspiring rapper Ashley Warren's Jaywick home.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has pushed back strongly against criticism from rival Formula 1 teams over the team’s latest engine.

Bad Bunny secured the prestigious album of the year prize for Debí Tirar Más Fotos at the 2026 ceremony, while Kendrick Lamar and SZA took home record of the year.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reveals Apple internally "runs on Anthropic" for business operations, despite publicly partnering with Google Gemini for Siri.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin officially grounds its New Shepard rocket for at least two years, halting all space tourism flights effective January 30, 2026.

Dermatologists advise against bursting pimples because it can worsen acne and damage skin.

Drone incursions near UK military bases surged to 266 recorded events in 2025, doubling the 126 reported in 2024.

Following Trump's inauguration, the dollar has posted its largest annual drop since 2017, declining approximately 10%.

Oracle considers slashing 20,000 to 30,000 jobs and selling its Cerner unit to generate $8 billion to $10 billion in cash flow.

Pakistani security forces eliminated 145 militants during intense 40-hour counterterrorism operations across Balochistan, officials announced Sunday.

Hind Kabawat, the sole female minister in President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s transitional government, vows she is "not here for window dressing" while navigating Syria’s post-Assad recovery.

Sabrina Carpenter crashes out with zero wins from six nominations at the 2026 Grammys.

Former UK minister Lord Peter Mandelson resigned from the Labour Party following revelations of $75,000 in payments from Jeffrey Epstein.

French tech titan Capgemini initiates the immediate sale of its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following intense scrutiny over a $365 million framework agreement with ICE.

Oracle announced plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026 to support expansion of its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure business.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated the UK could apply to join a proposed second European Union defence fund.

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, announced a forecast indicating that global inflation is set to decrease to 3.8% this year.

An investment firm linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security adviser, acquired a 49 per cent stake in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency business, World Liberty Financial.

Bad Bunny shattered records at the 68th Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, becoming the first artist to win Album of the Year for a Spanish-language album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos." The superstar fiercely condemned ICE during his speech.

Psychotherapist Julia Samuel reveals adolescence now extends into the 30s, urging parents to transition from "anxious managers" to "respectful witnesses." She recounts a painful relationship crisis when her daughter turned 18, illustrating the challenge.