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- Videos prompt concern about ICE raids in California February 2, 2026ICE agents in California detained several residents, including a US citizen, amid a surge in immigration raids.
- Video: Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopening came too late for this 3-year-old February 2, 2026The long-awaited re-opening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing has been deemed too late for many seeking treatments.
- ‘Regavim’: Israel’s new Rafah border site carries coded annexation message February 2, 2026Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.
- Bangladesh election: What’s at stake for India, China, Pakistan? February 2, 2026The South Asian nation heads to the polls on February 12, almost two years after the 2024 student-led uprising.
- Venezuela rights activist freed after amnesty announcement February 2, 2026Venezuelan human rights activist Javier Tarazona has been freed after more than four years.
- ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people February 2, 2026ICE agent says they ‘don’t need a warrant’ to arrest people
- In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover February 2, 2026More Zimbabweans are preparing for death than survival as funeral policies are more popular than health insurance.
- What we know about the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing February 2, 2026Israel is reopening the Rafah Crossing after almost two years, but only 150-200 people will be allowed to pass through.
- Japan deep-sea hunt finds rare earths as it seeks to cut reliance on China February 2, 2026Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.
- In Gaza, my sister and nieces were my life. Israel killed them February 2, 2026Samia Alatrash recalls life before the war with her sister Samar and her two girls, and the night she lost her family.
- China carries out further executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects February 2, 2026Executions are part of broader crackdown by Beijing on scam centres across Southeast Asia built on an industrial scale.
- ‘Red line’: Global NGOs working in Gaza defy Israel’s threats after MSF ban February 2, 2026Eight more charities say they will not hand Israel details about their Palestinian staff, fearing for their safety.
- Video: Hope and fear in Syrian areas retaken from SDF forces February 2, 2026Syrian government troops have been waiting to enter Hasakah, a main area still under the control of Kurdish-led SDF.
- Grammy winners 2026: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar and ICE criticism February 2, 2026Here’s a look at the top winners of the night at the Grammy Awards.
- Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammys ceremony February 2, 2026'ICE out', says Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny, whose upcoming Super Bowl appearance is set to be patrolled by ICE agents.
- Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica February 2, 2026Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.
- Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure February 2, 2026Havana says it is ready for 'constructive engagement' with Washington as White House moves to choke off oil supplies.
- Grammy winners speak out against ICE February 2, 2026Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their acceptance speeches to condemn ICE operations in the US.
- A year after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, over 64,000 Lebanese displaced February 2, 2026Many say they have received little support from government or Hezbollah, not enough to rebuild lives or homes destroyed.
- Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens for limited traffic February 2, 2026Reopening of the link between the Strip and Egypt is stipulated under the second phase of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.