Newly released documents continue to link high-profile individuals like Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, former UK Labour figure Peter Mandelson, and LA Olympics chief Casey Wasserman to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to resignations and demands for testimony.

• Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files — BBC World -
• Mandelson resigns from Labour to prevent ‘further embarrassment’ over Epstein links — The Guardian -
• Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest — BBC World -

• Democrat slams US justice department’s release of Epstein files: ‘we are witnessing a full-blown coverup’ – as it happened — The Guardian -
• Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’ — The Guardian -
• Norway’s crown princess had years of contact with Epstein, files suggest — The Guardian -
• Ministers press Andrew to testify after second woman comes forward — The Guardian -
• Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties — New York Times World -
• Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files — BBC World -
• Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files — BBC World -
• LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell — BBC World -
• LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell — BBC World -
• Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links — BBC World -
• Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links — BBC World -
• LA Olympics chief says he ‘deeply regrets’ emails with Ghislaine Maxwell — The Guardian -

Russian strikes in Ukraine continue to kill miners, US-Iran tensions escalate with threats of regional war, Israel faces scrutiny over Gaza operations and West Bank annexation, and Cuba experiences a severe fuel shortage amidst US pressure.

• Fifteen miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say — BBC World -
• Why Targeting Iran Is Riskier Than Ousting Maduro — New York Times World -
• US is in talks with Cuban leadership, says Trump, after blockade threats — The Guardian -

• The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War — New York Times World -
• Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners — New York Times World -
• Iranian protester Erfan Soltani released on bail, reports say — BBC World -
• What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza — New York Times World -
• Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now — New York Times World -
• Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks — BBC World -
• C of E bishops criticise UK inaction over Israel’s ‘West Bank de facto annexation’ — The Guardian -
• Russian drone attack on bus carrying mine workers in Ukraine kills at least 12 — The Guardian -
• Pakistan targets Balochistan separatists after ‘unprecedented’ assaults — The Guardian -
• Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list — BBC World -
• Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list — BBC World -
• Cuba on the brink as Trump turns up the pressure: ‘There is going to be a real blockade’ — The Guardian -
• Trump says Iran talking to US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes — The Guardian -
• More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo — BBC World -
• Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin? — New York Times World -
• Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet — New York Times World -
• Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel says — The Guardian -
• Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province — BBC World -
• Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province — BBC World -
• Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks — BBC World -
• How Trump Took Up the ‘Christian Genocide’ Cause in Nigeria — New York Times World -
• Years After Coup, Myanmar’s Government in Exile Teeters on Irrelevance — New York Times World -
• Inside Myanmar’s five-year armed resistance – a photo essay — The Guardian -
• Calls grow in Iran for independent inquiry into protest death toll — The Guardian -
• T. Kumar, Rights Activist Who Was Shaped by Time in Prison, Dies at 76 — New York Times World -
• ‘It’s not just about surviving’: the Ukrainian frontline city where life goes on under cover — The Guardian -
• Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say — BBC World -
• Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say — BBC World -
• Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say — BBC World -
• Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say — BBC World -

Canada's Conservative leader is retained, Australia's Coalition faces leadership uncertainty and policy debates, the UK considers an EU defense pact, and Costa Rica's election raises concerns of an authoritarian turn, while a Democrat flips a Texas district in a stunning victory.

• Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives — New York Times World -
• Australia news live: McCormack claims One Nation polling surge fuelled by ‘clickbait publicity’ amid Cory Bernardi recruitment rumours — The Guardian -
• UK should consider resuming talks on EU defence pact, Starmer says — The Guardian -

• ‘Frustrated’ by slow pace of gambling ads reform, Labor caucus wants Wells to act — The Guardian -
• Kyrsten Sinema gave $9,000 to man she’s accused of having an affair with — The Guardian -
• Partial US government shutdown likely to continue amid funding standoff — The Guardian -
• Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona — BBC World -
• Ministers on lobbying blitz to avoid Labour rebellion over Send changes — The Guardian -
• Democrat flips reliably red Texas district in victory that stuns Republican party — The Guardian -
• Spotlight remains on a Coalition in chaos as parliament returns, with splits and spills looming over policy — The Guardian -
• I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol, says Zack Polanski — The Guardian -
• The battle for Paris: can Rachida Dati fend off scandal to become next mayor? — The Guardian -
• Right-Wing Populist Holds Commanding Lead Ahead of Costa Rica’s Election — New York Times World -
• Costa Rica heads to polls amid fears of authoritarian turn — The Guardian -
• Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise — BBC World -
• Senior Liberals downplay prospect of leadership spill and urge colleagues ‘get on with the job’ — The Guardian -
• The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried — BBC World -

A fatal shooting by US federal agents sparks protests, a five-year-old and his father are released from ICE detention, cancer treatment access is unequal in England, and a child sexual abuse loophole in Australian sport draws criticism, while patient deaths at a Glasgow hospital are investigated.

• Two federal agents reportedly identified in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — The Guardian -
• Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake — BBC World -
• Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father released from Texas detention center — The Guardian -

• ‘Deadly postcode lottery’ restricting new cancer treatments in England, doctors say — The Guardian -
• Parents of children abused by paedophile take legal action against London nursery — The Guardian -
• Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release — BBC World -
• Bovino portrayed as Confederate general in 2018 email exchange — The Guardian -
• NHS patients put at risk by ‘sham investigations’, says ex-CEO of hospital — The Guardian -
• Florida Republicans advance bill to weaken vaccine protections for children — The Guardian -
• Death of patients at Glasgow hospital to be investigated, prosecutors confirm — The Guardian -
• French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE — BBC World -
• French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE — BBC World -
• Man convicted of child sexual abuse working as NSW touch football referee for juniors thanks to legal ‘loophole’ — The Guardian -
• Lucy Letby’s parents criticise Netflix documentary over ‘invasion of privacy’ — The Guardian -
• US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations — The Guardian -
• Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons — The Guardian -
• Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana wounds five people, including child — The Guardian -
• Living hell of North Korea’s ‘paradise on Earth’ scheme back in spotlight in Japan — The Guardian -
• Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public — BBC World -
• Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public — BBC World -
• After ICE raids... a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood has changed — BBC World -
• How ICE raids changed a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood — BBC World -

Australian homeowners brace for potential interest rate hikes, UK hospitality firms demand more business rate relief, global leaders discuss a critical minerals alliance, and private school parents are targeted by fee payment fraudsters.

• Most mortgaged homeowners won’t see repayments increase if the RBA hikes interest rates this week — The Guardian -
• UK hospitality firms demand more help with business rates amid questions over Heathrow discount — The Guardian -
• Betfred brothers top list of UK’s biggest taxpayers with £400m bill — The Guardian -

• US, UK, EU, Australia and more to meet to discuss critical minerals alliance — The Guardian -
• Private school parents targeted by fraudsters stealing fee payments — The Guardian -

A bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in the US, Mexico acts to combat industrial pollution, the death toll from a Swiss bar fire rises to 41, and Australia endures its fourth hottest January on record.

• Bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in US — The Guardian -
• Mexico moves to combat pollution following Guardian investigations — The Guardian -
• Death toll from Crans-Montana bar fire rises to 41 — The Guardian -

• Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41 — BBC World -
• Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41 — BBC World -
• Australia swelters through fourth hottest January on record – as it happened — The Guardian -

Australian real estate apps expose millions of lease documents, US TikTok users raise concerns about privacy and censorship after its ownership change, and Indonesia lifts a ban on Grok AI following assurances from X Corp.

• ‘It’s really sad’: US TikTok users rethink app over concerns about privacy and censorship — The Guardian -
• Real estate agents in Australia using apps that leave millions of lease documents at risk, digital researcher says — The Guardian -
• Why TikTok’s first week of American ownership was a disaster — The Guardian -

• Indonesia Lifts Ban on Grok After New Assurances From X Corp — New York Times World -

A Melania Trump documentary achieves a strong box office debut, previously unheard Michael Jackson audio offers insights into his thoughts on children, and the Grammy Awards 2026 approach with anticipation, while historic Maseratis are recreated for a new film.

• Michael Jackson detailed his thoughts on children in previously unheard audio — The Guardian -
• Melania film earns $7m in US, strongest documentary debut in over a decade — The Guardian -
• Demond Wilson, who played Lamont on Sanford and Son, dies aged 79 — The Guardian -

• Likeness of restored angel to Giorgia Meloni triggers investigations in Rome — The Guardian -
• Dozens of historic Maseratis recreated for movie about Italian car company — The Guardian -
• Catch a falling star: cosmic dust may reveal how life began, and a Sydney lab is making it from scratch — The Guardian -
• Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline — BBC World -
• Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win — BBC World -
• Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win — BBC World -
• Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win — BBC World -