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Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle
Stocks mostly climb as gold recovers
Stocks mostly climb as gold recovers

European stock markets mostly rose Tuesday after large gains across Asia, as gold and silver prices strongly rebounded in fresh volatile trading.

February 03, 2026

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US judge to hear request for 'immediate takedown' of Epstein files
US judge to hear request for 'immediate takedown' of Epstein files

A US federal judge said he would hear a request to block access to investigative files linked to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday, after lawyers flagged unredacted names of victims.

February 03, 2026

Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperatures
Russia resumes large-scale strikes on Ukraine in glacial temperatures

Russia launched the "most powerful" attack so far this year on Ukraine's battered energy facilities overnight, Kyiv said on Tuesday, leaving hundreds of thousands without heating in glacial temperatures ahead of talks to end the four-year war.

February 03, 2026

Fit-again France captain Dupont partners Jalibert against Ireland
Fit-again France captain Dupont partners Jalibert against Ireland

Star France scrum-half Antoine Dupont will make his return to the team to face Ireland in the Six Nations after head coach Fabien Galthie on Tuesday named him as captain.

February 03, 2026

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Germany has highest share of older workers in EU
Germany has highest share of older workers in EU

Germany has the highest proportion of older workers of any European Union country, official data showed Tuesday, with almost a quarter of those in employment aged between 55 and 64.

February 03, 2026

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Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges
Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

A French national facing a possible death sentence in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges was acquitted Tuesday, freeing him after nearly two and a half years in detention.

February 03, 2026