Russian foreign minister says ‘still a long way to go’ in Ukraine war peace talks – Europe live 10. February 2026 (11:30) Despite ‘constructive’ trilateral talks, Russia is still pursuing its maximalist demands, including claims over Ukrainian territoryHere’s our daily briefing on Ukraine to bring you up to speed on the latest developments from the last 24 hours.The headlines:Ukraine and France have agreed to start joint weapons production, the Ukrainian defence minister said on Monday after hosting his French counterpart in Kyiv.Ukraine is opening up exports of its domestically produced weapons, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said – a way for Kyiv to cash in on its wartime technological advances to generate badly needed funds.Russian attacks damaged production sites of Ukraine’s state-run oil and gas company Naftogaz in the Poltava and Sumy regions, the company’s CEO said on Monday.The EU has proposed extending its sanctions against Russia to include ports in Georgia and Indonesia that handle Russian oil, the first time it would target ports in third countries, a proposal document showed. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Israeli court blocks life-saving cancer care for boy, 5, due to his Gaza address 10. February 2026 (11:28) Palestinian boy has been in the West Bank since 2022 but is still registered as a resident in the strip where ban appliesAn Israeli court has rejected an appeal to allow a five-year-old Palestinian boy with an aggressive form of cancer to enter Israel for life-saving treatment, citing a government policy that bars residents registered in Gaza from crossing the border, even when they no longer live there.In a ruling issued on Sunday, the Jerusalem district court dismissed a petition seeking permission to transfer the child from Ramallah to Tel HaShomer hospital near Tel Aviv for a bone marrow transplant – a procedure unavailable in either Gaza or the occupied West Bank. The boy has been in the West Bank since 2022 where he was receiving medical care unavailable in the Gaza Strip. His doctors have determined that he urgently requires antibody immunotherapy. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Barclays CEO ‘shocked’ by Epstein revelations as bank deals with Staley fallout 10. February 2026 (11:25) CS Venkatakrishnan dismayed by ‘depravity and corruption’ revealed in Epstein files as he announces profitsBusiness live – latest updatesThe chief executive of Barclays has said he is “deeply dismayed and shocked” at the “depravity and the corruption” revealed in the Epstein files, as the bank deals with the fallout of its ex-boss Jes Staley’s ties to the convicted child sex offender.In his first public comments on the matter since the US Department of Justice began publishing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein in December, CS Venkatakrishnan said his thoughts went out to the victims of Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting child sex trafficking charges. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Philippe Gaulier, clown guru and mentor to theatre and comedy greats, dies aged 82 10. February 2026 (11:18) Teacher who ran school outside Paris was a formative influence on generations of comedians and actors including Helena Bonham Carter and Emma ThompsonMaster clown Philippe Gaulier, the influential founder of France’s École Philippe Gaulier, has died aged 82. Gaulier taught the art of clowning for decades and his students included Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter, Emma Thompson, Rachel Weisz and Geoffrey Rush.Gaulier died on Monday due to complications from a lung infection. He had a stroke in 2023 and, since then, had “received warm words of encouragement from all over the world”, according to a statement made by his family. “He seemed especially happy to receive letters and messages from his former students. Teaching was his passion and purpose in life.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest 10. February 2026 (11:00) With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes ratesA return to the traditional lentil and rice dishes that have nourished generations of Nepalis could save them from a diabetes epidemic prompted by the influx of western junk foods, doctors have said.In a country where one in five of those over 40 has type 2 diabetes, the foods enjoyed by their grandparents have showed remarkable results in reversing the condition. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Telstra joint venture to axe more than 200 jobs amid AI rollout 10. February 2026 (10:38) Some jobs will be moved offshore in wake of telco’s $700m partnership with tech consultancy AccentureGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 200 Telstra jobs are expected to be cut, as the telco rolls out AI capabilities and sends some jobs to India.Telstra and the technology consultancy Accenture announced a $700m joint venture (JV) in 2025 to drive efficiency, modernisation and productivity. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Europeans shunning US as Emirates and Asia travel prove popular, says Tui 10. February 2026 (10:18) Travel company reports lower demand for US amid signs Trump immigration crackdown is deterring travellersBusiness live – latest updatesEuropeans are booking fewer trips to the US, Europe’s biggest travel operator has said, as appetite for long-haul travel wanes and concerns linger around Donald Trump’s immigration policies.Tui, which receives most of its bookings from customers in Europe, has seen “significantly lower demand” for travel into the US, according to its chief executive, Sebastian Ebel. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lenore Taylor resigns as Guardian Australia editor after 10 years of leadership 10. February 2026 (10:04) Australia’s longest-serving editor credited with transforming a fledgling news organisation into the fourth most-read news websiteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGuardian Australia’s editor-in-chief, Lenore Taylor, has resigned after 10 years in the role, credited with taking the fledgling news organisation from a tiny startup to the fourth most-read news website in the country.Taylor joined the global media organisation Guardian News and Media in 2013 as founding political editor of the new Australian venture, rising to editor-in-chief in 2016. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woman, 69, in hospital with four broken vertebrae after interaction with police at Sydney Herzog protest 10. February 2026 (09:15) Jann Alhafny says she feared there could be a stampede or that she might suffocate after she was allegedly pushed to the groundPunched, pepper sprayed, charged: police accused of brutality at Sydney protests – Full Story podcastGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 69-year-old woman is recovering in hospital with four broken vertebrae after a police officer allegedly pushed her down “very violently” and “without warning” at Sydney’s protest against a visit by the Israeli president.“I straight away knew I’d hurt my back,” Jann Alhafny told Guardian Australia over the phone from her hospital bed on Tuesday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK and US sink to new lows in global index of corruption 10. February 2026 (07:00) Countries’ drop in scores in annual table comes amid ‘worrying trend’ of backsliding in established democraciesThe UK and US have sunk to new lows in a global index of corruption, amid a “worrying trend” of democratic institutions being eroded by political donations, cash for access and state targeting of campaigners and journalists.Experts and businesspeople rated 182 countries based on their perception of corruption levels in the public sector to compile a league table that was bookended by Denmark at the top with the lowest levels of corruption and South Sudan at the bottom. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
