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UK police probing Mandelson after Epstein revelations search properties

UK police probing Britain's former US ambassador Peter Mandelson were searching two properties on Friday, London's Metropolitan Police said, following fresh revelations in the Epstein files.

Terror at Friday prayers: witnesses describe blast rocking Islamabad mosque

A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started.

Suicide blast at Islamabad mosque kills at least 31, wounds 169

A suicide blast at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad killed at least 31 people on Friday, with 169 more wounded in the deadliest attack in Pakistan's capital since the 2008 Marriott hotel bombing.

US says 'key participant' in 2012 attack on Benghazi mission arrested

One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been arrested, officials said Friday.

Terror at Friday prayers: witness describes 'extremely powerful' blast in Islamabad

A worshipper at the Shiite mosque in Islamabad where dozens of people were killed in a suicide blast on Friday described an "extremely powerful" explosion ripping through the building just after prayers started.

Spanish PM urges caution as fresh rain heads for flood zone

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pleaded for caution from flood-hit residents on Friday as more rain was expected to drench parts of the Iberian Peninsula already saturated by a deadly storm.

Norway crown princess 'deeply regrets' Epstein friendship

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit said Friday she "deeply regretted" her friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and the embarrassment it has caused the royal family.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 74

The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia has climbed to 74, authorities said Friday, extending the search for missing people and bodies nearly two weeks since it began.

Suicide blast at Islamabad mosque kills at least 31, wounds over 130

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 31 people on Friday, local authorities said, with a police source saying more than 130 were wounded.

Elton John accuses UK tabloids publisher of 'abhorrent' privacy breaches

Pop icon Elton John on Friday accused the publisher of two UK tabloids of "abhorrent" privacy invasions "outside even the most basic standards of human decency" as he testified at London's High Court.

Suicide blast at Islamabad mosque kills at least 30, wounds over 130: police

A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan's capital Islamabad killed at least 30 people and wounded more than 130 on Friday, a police source said.

AI tools fabricate Epstein images 'in seconds,' study says

AI tools can easily fabricate convincing images of Jeffrey Epstein with world leaders, a study showed Thursday, following a surge of manipulated photos falsely linking prominent politicians to the convicted sex offender.

The banking fraud scandal rattling Brazil's elite

When Brazilian businessman Daniel Vorcaro was arrested last year over what may be the country's biggest ever banking fraud scandal, he boasted to police that he had friends in high places.

Australia drug kingpin walks free after police informant scandal

One of Australia's most famous gangsters will walk free after prosecutors Friday said they would drop a planned retrial on drug trafficking charges.

Venezuela amnesty bill excludes gross rights abuses under Chavez, Maduro

Venezuelan MPs on Thursday started examining an amnesty bill which will cover "treason" and other charges used to lock up dissidents, but not "serious violations" committed over 27 years of socialist rule, a draft showed.

Novo Nordisk vows legal action to protect Wegovy pill

Novo Nordisk said Thursday it would take legal action against a US chain offering a copycat of the new pill version of its Wegovy weight-loss drug.

Deadly storm sparks floods in Spain, disrupts Portugal vote

A deadly storm that triggered floods and thousands of evacuations in the Iberian Peninsula threw Portugal's presidential run-off into confusion on Thursday as the far-right candidate requested the vote be postponed.

Morocco says evacuated 140,000 people due to severe weather

Authorities have evacuated more than 140,000 people from their homes since heavy rainfall flooded several provinces in northern Morocco last week, the interior ministry said Thursday.

Sony hikes forecasts even as PlayStation falters

Japanese giant Sony hiked its full-year forecasts on Thursday, as a weaker yen compensates for its ageing PlayStation games console and a memory chip crunch.

Four dead men: the cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling star

When four young farmers were taken at gunpoint from their homes during the darkest hours of Colombia's conflict, nobody could have suspected it would be linked to a legend of the country's favorite sport.

VIVOS Therapeutics, Inc. ($VVOS) Signs 12-Part Media Series with New to The Street

Twelve months of national and global coverage to include long-form interviews, earned media, television commercials, iconic outdoor billboards, and accredited investor events

Aspire Biopharma's Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, to Showcase BUZZ BOMB(TM) Caffeine and its Innovative Sublingual Delivery Technology at The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

ESTERO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASBP) ("Aspire" or the "Company"), wholly owned subsidiary, Buzz Bomb Caffeine Company, a marketer of a proprietary sublingual caffeine supplement today announced its participation at The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA, scheduled for February 18-20 in San Diego, CA. Aspire will feature its flagship caffeine product, BUZZ BOMB™, at the event.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals Reports New Data Supporting an Epigenetic Modulation Mechanism Implicated in Cancer and Aging

Cellular findings show Telomir-Zn modulates intracellular metal balance linked to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, DNA methylation instability, and genomic integrity-without relying on cytotoxic mechanisms.

Organto Foods Inc. Expects Strong 2026 Growth Driven by Retail Wins and Expanded Supply Partnerships

VANCOUVER, BC AND BREDA, THE NETHERLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / February 5, 2026 / Organto Foods Incorporated (TSX-V:OGO)(OTCQX:OGOFF)(FSE:OGF0) ("Organto" or the "Company") reports strong commercial momentum entering 2026, supported by new retail customer wins, expanded grower partnerships, and favorable long-term organic market trends across Europe.

Dalet Flex LTS Delivers Smarter Search, Faster Editing, and an AI-Ready Foundation for Modern Media

New semantic search experience, major Adobe Premiere workflow upgrades, and embedded AI services expand Dalet Flex across broadcast, sports, and brand-led operations, while preparing customers for Dalia, Dalet's Agentic AI solution

Empress's crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restored: museum

The crown of French Empress Eugenie, which was abandoned by fleeing thieves who staged a brazen robbery at the Louvre last year, is nearly intact and will be fully restored, the museum said Wednesday.

Strike kills guerrillas as US, Colombia agree to target narco bosses

Colombia killed seven guerrilla fighters Wednesday after presidents Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump vowed to jointly target narco bosses, prompting a powerful cartel to exit peace talks in the violence-blighted country.

German far-right MP detained over alleged Belarus sanctions breach

German police detained a regional lawmaker of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in a state parliament Wednesday for questioning about a suspected breach of EU export sanctions on Belarus.

Starmer faces MPs as pressure grows over Mandelson scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced growing pressure Wednesday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, after fresh revelations about the disgraced politician's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

CK Hutchison launches arbitration over Panama Canal port ruling

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison said in a statement Tuesday it has initiated international arbitration against Panama, after a ruling by the country's top court annulled a concession allowing it to operate ports at the Panama Canal.

CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract