Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire
Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year. Source link
Gaza border crossing buzzes with activity after years of near-complete closure : NPR
Ambulances line up to enter the Egyptian gate of the Rafah crossing on the way to the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Mohammed Arafat/AP hide caption…
Stars hit red carpet at Grammy Awards show
A collection of some of the best looks from Sunday’s awards in Los Angeles. Source link
How a Village in Italy Became a Slice of Caracas
Generations of migrants from a village on the coast of southern Italy found a better life in Venezuela. Many came back and turned their town into a mini-Caracas. Source link
At France’s famed Gaulier clown school, failure is the lesson : NPR
From left: Gaulier students Alayna Perry, Brian Byrne and Joseph Bucci receive feedback on a short skit involving a pie in the face. Rebecca Rosman for NPR hide caption toggle…
Bad Bunny declares 'ICE out' as he wins Grammy
The Puerto Rican star gets political, as he’s tipped to win the main prize, album of the year. Source link
Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives
Pierre Poilievre, a populist who led the Conservative Party to defeat last year, was retained as its leader on Friday, despite his dismal poll numbers. Source link
What does normal look like in Caracas one month after the Maduro operation?
Nearly a month after U.S. forces seized Nicolás Maduro, Caracas is settling into an uneasy normal, with major changes and lingering questions about what lasts and what comes next. Source…
Fifteen miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, officials say
Seven others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday. Source link
Why Targeting Iran Is Riskier Than Ousting Maduro
Iran’s ability to strike Israel and destabilize the wider Middle East makes it a far more dangerous adversary. Source link