Dublin Bus Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
One person died and three others were injured after a double-decker bus crashed into pedestrians in Dublin city center on Thursday, February 5, 2026. According to Sky News, the incident occurred on North Earl Street, a pedestrianized area, near the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street.
Ireland's justice minister confirmed the fatality to the Irish parliament, stating that the injured were receiving treatment in a hospital. Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 12:30 PM. Sky News reported that the Bus Eireann double-decker was not in service at the time of the crash. The incident is being treated as a road crash.
Norway Police Investigate Former PM Jagland Over Epstein Ties
Authorities in Norway are investigating former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland on suspicion of corruption following revelations about his ties to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Al Jazeera reported on February 6, 2026. The probe was initiated after documents released by the United States Department of Justice revealed years of communication between Jagland and Epstein.
Jagland, who served as Norway's prime minister from 1996 to 1997, allegedly stayed at Epstein's home, according to emails included in the released documents.
Iran and US to Begin High-Stakes Talks Amid Fears of Conflict
Iranian and American officials were scheduled to begin face-to-face talks in Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026, amid heightened tensions and fears of conflict, according to Sky News. The US was sending its Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, to the Muscat summit, where he was expected to meet with Tehran's foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi.
The talks occurred against the backdrop of a continued American naval build-up near Iran, which US President Donald Trump described as an "armada." Sky News noted that expectations of a breakthrough during the discussions were low, especially after weeks of threatened military action by Donald Trump.
Venezuelan President Maduro’s Alleged Frontman Alex Saab Reportedly Detained in Caracas
Alex Saab, a close and powerful associate of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was reportedly detained in Caracas during a joint operation by Venezuela's intelligence agency and the FBI, The Guardian reported. Saab, a wealthy Colombian-Venezuelan businessman long considered Maduro's frontman, could be extradited to the US in days.
The Guardian also reported that billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín was arrested at the same address.
Nigerian Singer Dies After Snakebite, Highlighting Antivenom Crisis
Ifunanya Nwangene, a 26-year-old Nigerian singer and former contestant on The Voice Nigeria, died after being bitten by a snake in her flat in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, The Guardian reported. Nwangene was in the hospital awaiting treatment after being bitten while asleep.
In a last message to her friends, Nwangene wrote: "Please come." Her death highlights the crisis of preventable fatalities in Nigeria due to the limited availability of effective antivenoms, according to The Guardian.
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