DRC: 200, killed in coltan mine disaster in east rebels –
Democratic Republic of Congo DRC: Many killed in coltan mine disaster in east rebels- At least 200 were killed when mines collapsed at a coltan mining site in eastern Congo this week, rebel authorities say. The Rubaya mines, where the disaster occurred, supply a key metal for smartphones and computers. Several coltan mines in the... Read More
Trump says US has directly warned Iran as nuclear talks loom:
Trump says US has directly warned Iran as nuclear talks loom:USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group operates in region-President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States has directly communicated expectations to Iran as pressure mounts for Tehran to accept a nuclear deal, even as Iranian officials publicly signal interest in talks.Asked whether Iran faces... Read More
Pakistan:Officials have said at least ten security personnel and 37 militants were killed in southwestern Balochistan province. Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in the region for decades
QCN Morning News World News Coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists kill 10 security personnel in Pakistan Pakistani army soldiers and other security officials examine a site following militants attack with guns and grenades, in Quetta, Pakistan, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Arshad Butt) QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Separatists from Pakistan’s Balochistan province claimed responsibility for... Read More
US urges Iran’s IRGC to refrain from ‘escalatory behavior’ at sea”
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) urged Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to conduct their announced two-day live-fire naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz in a safe and professional manner While acknowledging that Iran has a right to operate in international airspace and waters, CENTCOM warned against the consequences of unprofessional behavior. “Any unsafe... Read More
Catherine O’Hara, star of Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71-
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades, from Kevin’s beleaguered mother in Home Alone to Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71. Canadian-born O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness”, according to a statement from her agency, CAA. Further details were not immediately... Read More
Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran-
Keir Starmer has signalled support for Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran, saying it is vital the Iranian leadership is not able to develop nuclear weapons. While the prime minister did not comment directly on the possibility of US military strikes on Iran, he said allies needed to face up to the nuclear issue and... Read More
Emails suggest that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invited a man believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to have dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman.
The latest batch of documents released by the US Department of Justice relating to Epstein shows emails signed “A”, with a signature that appears to read “HRH Duke of York KG”. The emails were exchanged in August 2010, two years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor. The messages are likely to put further... Read More
Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced a general amnesty bill that could see the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists.
Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced a general amnesty bill that could see the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists. People in Venezuela have long called for the release of politicalVenezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, called on Friday for the country to implement a “new judicial system”... Read More
Police in Hamburg are looking into subway deaths.
Police have launched a murder probe after two people were killed at a Hamburg subway stationImage Police in Hamburg are looking into subway deaths. Police in the city of Hamburg are probing a suspected homicide after two people were hit by an underground train. Meanwhile, a survey has found that many Germans who work part-time... Read More
Olympics US skier Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after terrifying crash –
U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn crashed and was airlifted Friday in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, ending her final downhill race before the 2026 Winter Olympics. Vonn will continue to undergo exams and will provide more information when she has it, but also said her “Olympic dream is not over.”Vonn was the third racer to crash in the downhill... Read More