February 2, 2026

Rome Charges €2 Entry Fee at Trevi Fountain to Manage Crowds and Preserve History

Rome has introduced a €2 fee to access the Trevi Fountain basin to help manage over 10 million visitors and fund maintenance. The fee applies daily, with exemptions for locals, children under six, and disabled people.

February 2, 2026

Hoysala Police Rescue Kidnapping Victim After Quick Namma-112 Tip-off in Hebbagodi

Hoysala police, alerted by Namma-112, stopped a kidnap attempt in Hebbagodi. They rescued Basavaraj who was abducted for extortion and arrested three accused.

February 2, 2026

Pakistan Police File Abduction Case Against Jinn After 11-Year-Old Disappears

In Rawalpindi, police have taken the strange step of filing an abduction case against a jinn after an 11-year-old boy vanished. The boy’s father claims supernatural spirits forced his son to run away. Similar cases involving jinn have appeared before in Pakistan's courts.

February 2, 2026

RBA Rate Hike Expected, But Some Experts Warn of Economic Risks

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to raise rates to 3.85%, but some economists call it a 'policy error' that could hurt the fragile economic recovery.

February 2, 2026

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency, Vows Tough Fight Against Drug Violence

Rightwing populist Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election with 48.3% vote, pledging a hard crackdown on drug trade violence. Her victory marks a shift in Latin America’s politics.

February 2, 2026

Brave 13-Year-Old Swims 4km to Rescue Family Off Australia Coast

A 13-year-old boy heroically swam 4km through rough waters to save his mother and siblings stranded at sea in Australia. Facing danger, he ditched his life jacket to last longer. His courage triggered a rescue that saved the family near Geographe Bay.

February 2, 2026

Arctic Indigenous Peoples Protest US Interest in Greenland, Warn of New Imperialism

About 70 people braved icy winds in Nunavut to protest US plans for Greenland. Inuit leaders fear a new age of disrespect for Indigenous rights amid global power moves.

February 2, 2026

Balochistan Sees Sharpened Violence as BLA Launches 'Operation Herof 2.0'

The Baloch Liberation Army launched 'Operation Herof 2.0' with coordinated attacks across Balochistan. Pakistan responds with a fierce counterstrike, killing over 130 militants amid rising tensions in the region.

February 2, 2026

Australian Woman Dies After Getting Trapped in Ski Lift at Japan Resort

A 22-year-old Australian woman died after her backpack got caught on a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Japan. She suffered a heart attack and was declared dead at the hospital. Officials have apologized and launched an investigation.

February 2, 2026

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Wins Texas Senate Seat in Deep-Red Tarrant County

Taylor Rehmet, a Democrat, won a special Texas Senate election in Republican-dominated Tarrant County. The victory shakes up GOP leaders and raises concerns ahead of midterms.