6 February 2026, in sixty words

The European Union has announced its 20th sanctions package against Russia over the Ukraine war, targeting energy, financial services, and trade sectors.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sparked intense debate after claiming money cannot buy happiness, mere days after his net worth reportedly crossed $800 billion.

Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, received a 23-year and 10-month prison sentence at Leicester Crown Court for sexually abusing boys at a summer camp.

A jury found 63-year-old Michelin-starred restaurateur Vikas Nath guilty of attempting to drug a woman at London's exclusive Annabel's club.

Authorities issued over 70 flood warnings across England and Scotland as relentless downpours saturate grounds.

Newly released US Department of Justice emails reveal Prince Andrew promoted David Rowland as his "trusted money man" to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as UK trade envoy.

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari appear well placed ahead of Formula One’s 2026 campaign after an encouraging early run in Barcelona.

Metropolitan Police officers are currently searching two properties in Wiltshire and Camden linked to Peter Mandelson following the launch of a criminal investigation into misconduct in public office.

London police charged three men following a daylight raid at Knightsbridge's Bucherer Rolex boutique.

Actor Domhnall Gleeson officially stars in Taylor Swift's latest music video, fulfilling a wish he expressed during their previous encounter on The Graham Norton Show.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intensifying demands to fire Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney following the Peter Mandelson scandal.

A UK judge has cleared the way for Daniel Andreas San Diego to be sent to the United States, bringing a 21-year pursuit to a close.

Papers made public last week showed connections between Global Counsel — the lobbying company set up by Benjamin Wegg-Prosser and Lord Peter Mandelson — and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A suicide bomb ripped through a Shia mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring around 169 others, officials said.

The UK Government has confirmed that the annual TV licence fee will increase from £174.50 to £180 from 1 April 2026, adding £5.50 to household costs.

A 16-year-old high school student has been identified as the driver killed in a tragic crash on Malibu Canyon Road.

Three African countries — the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola; have agreed to accept the return of illegal migrants and foreign offenders following threats from the UK government to impose visa restrictions on non-co-operating nations.

OpenAI unveiled Frontier on Thursday, a new enterprise platform designed to build and manage "AI coworkers" that independently complete tasks.

A United Nations assessment shows Al-Qaeda has rebuilt and expanded dramatically since the September 11 attacks.

Labour peer Harriet Harman warns Prime Minister Keir Starmer risks being toppled by the Peter Mandelson scandal unless he takes immediate action.

Senior US and Iranian officials launch direct negotiations in Oman following President Trump's threat to bomb Tehran.

Japan has cancelled a popular cherry blossom festival near Mount Fuji after soaring visitor numbers overwhelmed the local town.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood secures a deportation pact with Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo following threats to freeze visas.

Shares of legal information giants Thomson Reuters and RELX slid after AI firm Anthropic rolled out advanced analytical upgrades to its Claude platform.

Amazon Prime has revealed the new presenting team for The Grand Tour, marking its return two years after the original hosts stepped away.

Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego warned that the public should be ready to mount a nationwide work stoppage if Donald Trump seeks to meddle with November’s midterm vote.

Homeless refugees in England skyrocketed from 3,560 to 19,310 in 2025, marking a massive surge as the government secures return deals with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and Angola.

As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach in Milan and Cortina, the World Anti-Doping Agency responded to unusual claims circulating in a German tabloid suggesting male ski jumpers might be injecting hyaluronic acid into their genitals to influence suit measurements and gain a performance edge.

Spanish journalist Carlos Hernández de Miguel died on February 3, 2026, leaving behind a posthumous manifesto published days later with a stark message: democracy is never assured.

Former US President Donald Trump has expressed support for the UK’s settlement over the Chagos Islands, calling it the most practical resolution, a marked reversal from his previous dismissal of the plan as weak.

A teenage pupil has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious confrontation involving a teacher at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire.