February 2, 2026

The Venice Carnival kicked off with a colourful parade on the Grand Canal featuring the traditional giant rat-shaped structure, which released confetti under the Rialto Bridge in a splendid whirlwind of colours, Reuters reports.    However, this edition of the carnival carries an Olympic theme linked to Italy’s hosting of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games. The…

The Iranian army is on high alert in response to a possible confrontation with the United States, Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Amir Hatami said.   “We are on high alert and are closely monitoring the enemy’s movements in the region. Iran is not a country that can be destroyed,” Khatami said, warning that an attempt to…