Hungary may keep budget deficit at 5% in 2027, PM hints in radio interview
Hungary could continue to run a budget deficit of around 5% of GDP, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on February 6, signalling a potential shift from earlier plans to reduce the shortfall to 4%. Speaking in his weekl»»»
He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
Two American football teams - the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots - will vie for the championship title on Sunday during Super Bowl LX. But mid-game there's a separate, equally high-profile battle brewing: a culture war. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, who has been tapped as the show's »»»
Dow tops 50,000 as most blue-chip stocks post gains - UPI.com
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 50,000 points for the first time during Friday's trading. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time in its history as most blue-chip stocks gained during tradin»»»
Port dispute thrusts Panama Canal back into heart of US-China rivalry
A court decision stripping a Chinese-linked company of key port contracts in the Panama Canal has triggered a backlash from Beijing, thrusting the strategic waterway back into the spotlight – and highlighting China’s struggle to maintain influence in a region Washington regards »»»
Reporters - Exclusive: Iran, massacre under a blackout
In this exclusive documentary, FRANCE 24 retraces the chronology of events that took place in Iran from December 28, 2025, when merchants in Tehran's Grand Bazaar went on strike, to January 18, 2026, when the authorities restored internet access. Behind closed doors, from January 8 t»»»
France and Canada open consulates in Nuuk in show of support for Greenland
France and Canada opened consulates in Greenland's capital Nuuk on Friday, deepening Arctic ties with the autonomous Danish territory amid rising geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his interest in acquiring the strategically located island. Canada and Franc»»»
Grand jury indicts actor Tim Busfield on child sex abuse charges - UPI.com
A New Mexico grand jury on Friday indicted actor Timothy Busfield on charges accusing him of criminal sexual contact of a child. Screengrab of Image by the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A New Mexico grand jury on Friday indicted actor Timothy Busfield on four counts t»»»
Deep freeze drives heating demand sky-high as utility rate hikes squeeze millions - UPI.com
A bicycle rider navigates through snow on the streets and sidewalks after major winter snow storm on January 26 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo An extended period of winter cold is exacerbating already surging heating costs across the United States, following nearly $3»»»
Hezbollah replaces its top security official Wafiq Safa – Ya Libnan
Share: Photo- Wafiq Safa, who heads Hezbollah’s liaison and coordination unit responsible for working with Lebanese security agencies, survived an Israeli assassination attempt in October 2024. BY BASSEM MROUE , AP BEIRUT- Hezbollah has replaced a top security official who was in charge of coordina»»»
5.9-magnitude quake hits Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia -- GFZ
Beijing: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia at 2120 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 7.92 degrees south latitude and 130.2 degrees east longitude.»»»
Norway's crown princess apologises after pressure over Epstein friendship
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has given a "profound apology" to Norwegians for her friendship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after it emerged they had exchanged messages for three years. "I also apologise for the situation in which I have placed the Royal House, especially the King a»»»
New York court sets Luigi Mangione murder trial for June 8 - UPI.com
Luigi Mangione expressed displeasure when a New York judge on Friday scheduled his state murder trial to start on June 8 and ahead of a federal trial. File Photo by Curtis Means/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- New York's state trial of alleged murderer Luigi Mangione will start on June 8 despit»»»
Son of rapper Lil Jon believed dead, days after going missing
The son of rapper Lil Jon is believed to have been found dead, days after he went missing from his home in the US state of Georgia, authorities said. Nathan Smith, a rapper who goes by the name DJ Young Slade, was reported missing after police said he ran out of his home early Tuesday without his p»»»
How US and Russian nuclear arsenals have evolved – Statista
Today marks 25 years of the New START treaty coming into effect, as well as its expiration date. Signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and one-term Russian President and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev, the treaty set limits on strategic nuclear weapons, capped the number of deployed strategic warheads, a»»»
ICU: Ukraine’s growth weak but macroeconomic stability safeguarded
Ukraine's economy is set to slow further as headwinds remain intense. The energy crisis caused by russia’s terror attacks on civil infrastructure is interrupting production cycles in many sectors and damaging consumer sentiment. If safety risks don’t subside dramatically in 2026 – which is our»»»
ICU: Ukraine’s growth weak but macroeconomic stability safeguarded
Ukraine's economy is set to slow further as headwinds remain intense. The energy crisis caused by russia’s terror attacks on civil infrastructure is interrupting production cycles in many sectors and damaging consumer sentiment. If safety risks don’t subside dramatically in 2026 – which is our»»»
Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on child sexual contact charges
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted in the US state of New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, prosecutors say. The charges against him stem from allegations brought by child actors he worked with on the New Mexico set of the Fox series The Cleaning Lady, »»»
How US and Russian nuclear arsenals have evolved – Statista
Today marks 25 years of the New START treaty coming into effect, as well as its expiration date. Signed in 2010 by Barack Obama and one-term Russian President and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev, the treaty set limits on strategic nuclear weapons, capped the number of deployed strategic warheads, a»»»
Libyan Islamist accused of assassinating four in US Benghazi Consulate in 2012 arrives under arrest in Washington DC
US Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed the arrest of Libyan Zubayr al-Bakoush, suspected of carrying out the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi in 2012 and the killing of former US Ambassador Chris Stevens. As video of a handcuffed Bakoush emerged being led out of a plane in the US, Bondi confi»»»
Minister of Public Works and Housing meets with the WB Director for Maghreb and Malta
Tunis, Feb. 6 (TAP) - Minister of Public Works and Housing Slah Zouari met on Thursday with Country Director for the Maghreb and Malta at the World Bank, Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, who is on a working visit to Tunisia.During the meeting, the two...»»»
Iranian envoy: Talks with U.S. officials 'a very good start' - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, on Friday. Iran's top diplomat held talks with his Omani counterpart ahead of Oman-mediated negotiations with the United States over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Phot»»»
French FM says Lebanon should stay out of U.S.-Iran war - UPI.com
France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot gives a press conference at the Pine Residence, the official residence of the French ambassador to Lebanon, in Beirut's Horsh district in 2024. File Photo by Fadel Itani/UPI | License Photo BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- French For»»»
Dozens killed in Pakistan mosque bombing
More than 30 people have been killed in a suicide bombing at a mosque in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad. Pakistani authorities have accused India and Afghanistan of complicity in the attack. The blast ripped through the Khadija Tul Kubra mosque on Friday morning, as the building was packed with»»»
Saif al-Islam Qaddafi buried in Bani Walid next to his brother – thousands attend funeral as supporters of former regime display old green flag
Saif al-Islam Qaddafi, son of former dictator Muamar Qaddafi, was buried in Bani Walid today next to his brother. Saif was assassinated last Tuesday evening (3 February) in his hideout in Zintan. Thousands attended his funeral as supporters of the former Qaddafi regime (1969 – 2011) displayed Qadda»»»
In photos: Winter Olympics 2026 kick off with opening ceremony - All Photos - UPI.com
By Wade SheridanPerformers take the stage to kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics with the Opening Ceremony in in Milan, Italy, on Friday. The Winter Olympics run through February 22. The Olympic Rings come together during the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium in Milan, »»»
Aoun: Syrian-Lebanese judicial agreement boosts bilateral relations
Beirut ,Feb. 6 (SANA)Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that the judicial agreement with Syria strengthens relations between the two countries, stressing that Syria’s stability positively reflects on Lebanon, and vice versa. According to the Lebanese News Agency, Aoun stated during his meeting»»»
Shkëlqim Hajdari Appointed as New Prefect of Tirana
Shkëlqim Hajdari has been officially appointed as the new Prefect of Tirana, following approval during the government's meeting on Friday. The Council of Ministers also decided to relieve Afrim Qendro from the position. Hajdari, who previously served as the General Chief Inspector, brings over 20 y»»»
Motive unclear after Canada engineering students charged in explosives case
Four Canadian engineering students have been arrested, suspected of possessing explosives and firearms, though police say their motives are unclear as they continue to investigate. The students, all in their 20s, attended Western University in London, Ontario and were arrested after one of them all»»»
Is Iran Pushing Houthis Toward Military Action Against Washington?
As US military movements intensify in the Middle East and the possibility of strikes on Iran looms, Yemen’s Houthi group has continued military preparations, mobilizing fighters and establishing new weapons sites. The Houthi mobilization comes at a time when the group is widely viewed as one of Ira»»»
Suspect in deadly 2012 Benghazi attack in custody, officials say
A suspect accused of being a "key participant" in the deadly attack on an American consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 has been taken into US custody, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced. Zubayr Al-Bakoush arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi s»»»
Qatar welcomes negotiations between US, Iran in Oman
DOHA: The State of Qatar welcomed the negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which were being held in Muscat, expressing in this context its hope that they will lead to a comprehensive agreement that achieves the interests of both parties and enhances se»»»
Davos CEO Børge Brende investigated for Jeffrey Epstein connection - UPI.com
1 of 2 | Then-Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Borge Brende attends the Conference for Peace and Security in Iraq at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris in 2014. Brende, now the CEO of the World Economic Forum, is under investigation by his Davos, Switzerland-based employer for his ties t»»»
Lebanese Army Chief Faces Labeling Dispute During Washington Visit
What was meant to be a routine visit by Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal to Washington to discuss military support and aid coordination turned into a political flashpoint, after a brief meeting with US Senator Lindsey Graham ignited a dispute over whether the army chief would describ»»»
Amir discusses bilateral relations, issues of common interest with Italian prime minister
MILAN: His Highnessthe Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani affirmed that he held talks with Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni on enhancing cooperation between the two countries, as well as a number of issues of common interest. In a post on X platform, »»»
Trump posts, then deletes, racist clip of Obamas as monkeys
President Donald Trump shared a post with a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as monkeys, sparking outrage across the US political spectrum Friday before deleting it in a rare backtrack. The White House initially rejected 'fake outrage' over the video shared on Trump's Truth Social a»»»
Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics officially start with opening ceremony - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Fans gather outside the San Siro Stadium before the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, on Friday. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Feb. 6 (UPI) -- A handful of events began earlier in the week -- curling, figure skating and ice hockey -- »»»
Olympic ski jumpers face penis enlargement probe
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating a bizarre scheme in which ski jumpers allegedly injected hyaluronic acid into their penises to fly longer and further at the Winter Olympics. The athletes reportedly pumped their peckers with hyaluronic acid before being measured for their skin-t»»»
EU mulls sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war - UPI.com
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) on Friday commended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian forces for their defense against Russia as the European Commission mulls new sanctions to force Russia to end its war on Ukraine. File Photo by Olivier Hoslet/EPA Feb. 6 (»»»
Trump video showing Obamas as monkeys sparks outrage over 'vile' racist depiction
President Donald Trump posted an election conspiracy video depicting former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys, drawing condemnations over the racist portrayal of America's first and only Black president. The White House on Friday initially dismissed the criticism as "fake»»»
Brutal Duvalier regime to Haiti in disarray: 'Democracy Spring' derailed by coups, militias, gangs
Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Harold Isaac, joining us from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He affirms what we're witnessing today is not really the sudden collapse of order, but the decades-long unraveling of a nation’s road to democracy, forged in the ashes of dictatorship and derailed by a toxic mi»»»
Haiti teeters on brink as transitional council’s mandate ends
Haiti faces worsening instability as its Transitional Presidential Council’s mandate expires, with little progress toward elections, rampant gang violence, humanitarian crises, and US-backed efforts to maintain political order amid ongoing insecurity.»»»
US arrests ‘key participant’ in deadly 2012 Benghazi consulate attack
The US has arrested and extradited a "key participant" in the 2012 attack on its consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday. The suspect will face charges in a US court. The attack was a divis»»»
Man dies in workplace accident near Kalamata
A 45-year-old man has died in a workplace accident while working on a sewage project in the village of Aris, near Kalamata. According to initial reports, the worker was operating a compressor when, under circumstances still under investigation, soil collapsed and trapped him. The victim, originally»»»
UAE and Gabon Presidents discuss strengthening bilateral ties
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Gabonese President at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, expressing his hope that the visit wou»»»
Trump pushed Schumer to name Dulles, Penn Station after him for funds - UPI.com
1 of 3 | President Donald Trump gives remarks during an event revealing TrumpRx, a website for purchasing discounted prescriptions, in Washington, D.C.,, on Thursday. Trump asked Sen. Chuck Schumer last month to name Dulles International Airport and Penn Station after him in return for releasing fu»»»
Calls for Presidential Veto Mount after Election Code Cap on Overseas Polling Stations
Calls mounted on Friday for President Iliana Iotova to veto newly adopted Election Code amendments capping the number of polling stations outside Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions in non-EU countries at 20, as parties and public figures clashed over whether the change restricts Bulgarians »»»
Tragedy in the High Tatras: Two Hungarian hikers killed in avalanche
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'Casualties expected to rise' in Pakistan after deadly mosque suicide attack
A suicide bomber killed at least 31 people and wounded nearly 170 during Friday prayers at a Shi’ite mosque in Islamabad, officials said, marking the deadliest attack of its kind in the capital in over a decade. Officials suspect a branch of the Taliban may be behind the attack, though this has not»»»
Access Asia - Japan's 'iron lady' hopes to consolidate power in snap election
From a K-pop drum duet to a feud with China to an extra-early election, Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi has had quite a roller-coaster ride in her first three months in office. Riding on a wave of popularity, the hardline conservative dissolved parliament and called an election nearly three years early i»»»
TrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap?
PoliticsUnited States of AmericaTrumpRx promises cheap drugs for the US ― but how cheap?Matthew Ward AgiusDonald Trump's latest pitch to voters ahead of critical midterms is that he's bringing drug prices down. But amid cost-of-living challenges, many Americans may only see modest savings. https://»»»