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Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital
The bombing, during Friday prayers, was the second major attack in recent months in Islamabad, raising concerns that extremist violence is spreading far from Pakistan’s border areas.
China Reverses Death Sentence for Canadian in a Small Win for Carney
The ruling by China’s highest court followed a recent meeting between China and Canada’s top leaders that led to a thaw in the two countries’ relations.
Philippe Morillon, General Who Made Fateful Protection Promise, Dies at 90
“I will never abandon you,” he told residents of Srebrenica amid sectarian armed conflict in Bosnia. The town later suffered the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.
Trump Says Talks With Iran Were Good, but There’s More Work to Do
President Trump said the negotiations would resume next week. Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, said the talks were off to a “good start.”
No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor
US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.
US social media personality Sur Ronster fined after swarm of ebike riders converges on Sydney Harbour Bridge
<p>YouTuber Sur Ronster issued with two traffic infringement notices for negligent driving in relation to the bridge ride-out</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>New South Wales police have fined an American social media personality and issued two traffic infringement notices for alleged negligent driving after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/04/ebike-riders-sydney-harbour-bridge">a swarm of ebike riders</a> converged on the Sydney Harbour Bridge in peak-hour traffic on Tuesday.</p><p>A group of about 40 people riding ebikes and motorcycles travelled along the bridge’s main deck, where cycling is prohibited. The group then turned around and rode through the city’s CBD and Haymarket.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/07/us-social-media-personality-sur-ronster-fined-after-swarm-of-ebike-riders-converges-on-sydney-harbour-bridge">Continue reading...</a>
Russian General Is Shot in Latest Attack on a Top Military Leader in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev provided intelligence to the Kremlin for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and had been penalized by the U.S. twice, including for meddling in elections.
Minns invokes special powers for NSW police to restrict protests during Israeli president’s visit
<p>Thirteen state and federal NSW MPs appeal to police to allow planned march protesting against the visit</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>The NSW government has invoked special powers ahead of the Israeli president’s visit next week with the premier, Chris Minns, warning would-be protesters that police will not allow “conflict on Sydney streets”.</p><p>But 13 state and federal NSW MPs have written to the police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, appealing for him to work with protest organisers to facilitate a planned assembly and march from Town Hall to state parliament.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/07/chris-minns-restrict-protest-nsw-police-isaac-herzog-israel-president-visit">Continue reading...</a>
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WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh
Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444
These are the key developments from day 1,444 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
How Is Security Different at These Olympic Games?
Our sports correspondent Tariq Panja talks with Katrin Bennhold about the security at the Olympics in Italy, including the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, who the U.S. says are there only in an advisory role.
‘Take them away, crush them’: Australia faces an ebike surge that some say poses a health emergency
<p>They offer independence, reduce emissions and congestion. But they are also endangering lives</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>After the Sydney Harbour Bridge was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/04/ebike-riders-sydney-harbour-bridge">swarmed by 40 or so ebikes</a> and e-motorcycles on Wednesday, the Australian government said the country faced a “real emergency”.</p><p>“[Illegal ebikes] are a total menace on the road,” the health minister, Mark Butler, said on Friday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/07/take-them-away-crush-them-australia-faces-an-ebike-surge-that-some-say-poses-a-health-emergency">Continue reading...</a>
Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release
Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13.
Three dead after light plane crashes into ocean off South Australian beach
<p>Single-engine Cessna crashed into water at Long Bay near Goolwa South on Friday afternoon</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Three people have died after a light plane crashed into the ocean near Goolwa South in South Australia on Friday.</p><p>Police responded to reports of the small plane crashing into the water at Long Bay about 4.20pm, with emergency services responding to the area immediately.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/07/three-dead-after-light-plane-crashes-into-ocean-off-south-australian-beach">Continue reading...</a>
Trump signs proclamation to increase US imports of beef from Argentina
<p>Initial announcement sparked fury from US cattle ranchers as economists say change will have little impact on prices</p><p>Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation to hike the US’s low-tariff imports of Argentinian beef, though economists have said the attempt to lower costs for US consumers will likely have little impact on prices.</p><p>A White House official said in October that Trump would make such a move, evoking fury from the nation’s cattle ranchers.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/06/trump-proclamation-us-imports-argentine-beef">Continue reading...</a>
Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
Authorities investigating killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as de-facto PM under father's iron-fisted rule.
As Thailand votes, can the reformist People’s Party break the cycle?
Despite leading polls, the People's Party confronts an establishment with a two-decade record of overturning mandates.
A dozen U.S. figure skaters march in the ceremony, some fresh off competing.
‘Nothing retaliatory’: US seeks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos
Lawyers for the Ecuadorian asylum seeker have speculated the Trump administration is seeking 'retaliatory' actions.
For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak
As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.