February 7, 2026

Japan’s Election Sees Voters Struggle With Rising Prices and Low Wages

As Japan heads to polls, voters wrestle with high food prices and shrinking wages. Rising living costs top election concerns with promises to cut taxes on food.

February 7, 2026

AI Doubts Authenticity of Jan van Eyck's Paintings in US and Italy Museums

AI tests suggest two famous paintings of Saint Francis of Assisi, attributed to Jan van Eyck, may not be by him. Experts call them likely studio works, stirring debate in art circles.

February 7, 2026

AI Doubts Authenticity of Jan van Eyck's Paintings in US and Italy Museums

AI tests suggest two famous paintings of Saint Francis of Assisi, attributed to Jan van Eyck, may not be by him. Experts call them likely studio works, stirring debate in art circles.

February 7, 2026

Calm Returns to Manipur's Churachandpur After Protests Over BJP MLAs Joining Government

Normalcy slowly returned to parts of Churachandpur in Manipur on February 7, after two days of protests following three BJP MLAs joining the government. The protests, focused between Tuibong and Kangvai, saw shutdowns and rallies amid ongoing ethnic tensions in the state.

February 7, 2026

Highland Land Buyers Use Legal Loophole to Hide Property Prices from Public

Land reformers are worried as buyers of £300m Scottish Highland estates hide sale prices using a legal loophole. Calls grow to close the gap and bring transparency.