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Ugandan court drops first case of 'aggravated homosexuality' under 2023 law

The East African country enacted the Anti-Homosexuality Act in 2023, defying pressure from Western governments as well as local and international rights groups.

File photo: Ugandan Members of Parliament stand as they participate during the passing of the anti-Homosexuality bill, at a sitting inside the Parliament Buildings in Kampala, Uganda May 2, 2023.

Taiwan to deepen trade with democracies as Lai warns against reliance on China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the US, in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026.

Rights groups sue US State Department over pause on immigrant visas from 75 countries

A family is escorted after their hearing in immigration court as masked federal agents patrol the halls at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on January 28, 2026 in New York City.

Norwegian crown princess’s son faces trial on rape, domestic violence charges

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Marit attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony where Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado is the recipient of this years Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.

Rome to charge tourists to get close to Trevi Fountain in move aimed at reducing chaos

“Two euros isn’t very much, and it will lead to less chaotic tourist flows,” said Mayor Gualtieri

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByESTHER DAVIS

TOURISTS ACCESS the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, after the city introduces a two-euro paid entry at several monuments and museums previously free, in Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026.

Venezuela's interim president meets US envoy as diplomatic ties resume

US envoy Laura Dogu reiterated Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s three-phase roadmap for Venezuela, focusing on stabilization, economic recovery, and a political transition, the US embassy said.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByREUTERS

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez meets with U.S. envoy Laura Dogu as the two countries gradually resume bilateral relations broken in 2019, at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, February 2, 2026.

NFL says no ICE immigration enforcement planned at Super Bowl amid security concerns

In prior years at the Super Bowl, a unit of ICE called Homeland Security Investigations has played a role in security operations, a second source said.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByREUTERS

Law enforcement officials stand guard, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, during a protest more than a week after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 17, 2026.

US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine this week, says White House

White House officials say Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi this week for talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 11, 2025.

'ICE out': Rapper Bad Bunny uses Grammy awards speech to criticize US authorities

"We're not aliens," Bad Bunny said on stage, after being honored for his album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos" with the best music urbana award. "We are humans, and we are Americans," he added.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS

Bad Bunny accepts the Album of the Year award for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" from Harry Styles onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs boycott of US World Cup over Trump policies

Sepp Blatter backed calls to boycott the US hosted World Cup, as international soccer figures raised concerns over travel bans and immigration policies under the Trump administration.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER

Joseph S. Blatter attends a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015.

Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations - report

Peter Mandelson, who was fired by UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer as Britain's ambassador to the United States last year after previous revelations about his connections to Epstein.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByREUTERS

British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson walks on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency Cobra meeting to discuss Iran , in London, Britain, June 18, 2025.

Secret Israel-US Pentagon talks focused on intelligence sharing as Iran tensions rise - exclusive

During a quiet visit to Washington, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir met senior US military leaders in closed-door talks tied to Iran and regional security, according to diplomatic sources.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in a previous meeting.

Israel and Iran won’t be center stage at the 68th Grammys

Former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will host the show, and the performers and presenters are expected to include Doechii, Harry Styles, Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, and Sabrina Carpenter.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

"Golden," from "KPop Demon Hunters" wins Best Song Written for Visual Media during the premiere ceremony of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, February 1, 2026.

UAE made secret $500 million investment in Trump-linked crypto firm - WSJ

The $500 million investment granted the Emiratis 49% of World Liberty Financial, a fledgling cryptocurrency venture owned by the Trump family.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

US President Donald Trump attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.