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Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down February 4, 2026
The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.
Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial February 4, 2026
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
Israeli strikes kill 20 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire February 4, 2026
Hospitals say several children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.
Greece blames smugglers over migrant deaths but early accounts have been questioned before February 4, 2026
Greek officials were quick to blame smugglers, but experience tells us to be wary of instant and unequivocal explanations.