Israel checking Hamas claims new body handed to Red Cross is Shiri Bibas

Hamas told the BBC it had handed a body to the the Red Cross on Friday evening.

Source: BBC

UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations

Figures come as chancellor Rachel Reeves struggles to keep her Budget plans on track

Source: Financial Times

Gazans Returning Home to Jabaliya Embrace Reopened Market

A single image of a farmer’s market sprouting back up in devastated northern Gaza tells the story of loss and, perhaps, eventual rebirth.

Source: New York Times

An alternative take on Trump’s favourite word

Seen from a different angle, would the US president still choose tariffs?

Source: Financial Times

Trump's passport policy leaves trans, intersex Americans in the lurch

President Trump's executive order that the federal government recognizes only two sexes, male and female, is disrupting the lives of some trans, nonbinary and intersex people applying for passports.

Source: NPR

Trump's proposal for security in exchange for mineral rights creates dilemma for Ukraine

After President Trump's latest proposal regarding peace in Ukraine, President Zelenskyy must consider the possibility of handing over roughly 50% of access to Ukrainian mineral resources to guarantee protection from …

Source: NBC News

Britain lost 100 breweries last year, says ‘indie beer’ trade body

Fall in 2024 is biggest recorded as small operators struggle with rising costs, and aggressive tactics from big rivals

The number of independent breweries in Britain declined at its fastest …

Source: The Guardian

Study: Immigration has not raised German crime rate

A new study by a top German economic policy institute has confirmed the academic consensus: There is no correlation between increased migration and a rise in crime — despite the …

Source: Deutsche Welle

What even IS art? The quiz doesn't know — but do you?

Plus: Why are there so many "Bridget Jones" movies? Who all resigned over the Eric Adams drama? And what phrase originated on "SNL"?

Source: NPR

Multiple Bus Explosions in Israel Put Country on Terrorism Alert

The attempted attacks on Thursday, which injured no one but shut down buses and trains across the country, came amid Israel’s ongoing raids in the West Bank and as its …

Source: New York Times

UK hiring on the rise as confidence lifts, research suggests

Companies increase hiring for first time since June, and households more optimistic about their finances

Companies have ramped up hiring in recent weeks while consumer confidence has started to rise, …

Source: The Guardian

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment in exchange for US factories

Former PM Suga and ex-Tesla board member Mizuno plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

Source: Financial Times