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Venice Carnival Launches as Bad Bunny Makes Grammy History and Stars Slam Trump’s Crackdown; Mexico Sends Aid to Cuba, UK Labour and BoE Juggle Turmoil, AI Gender Skepticism Studied, Georgia Officer Killed in Hotel Shooting

Venice Carnival Opens with a Colorful Boat Parade and a Tribute to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Venice Carnival has begun with a floating parade on the Grand Canal, where crowds watched decorated boats and costumed rowers pass by. This year’s “Olympus” theme connects the celebrations to the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the festival runs until 17 February.

Mexico Plans to Send Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amid Tensions Between Havana and Washington

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans over the weekend to send humanitarian aid to Cuba as tensions rise between the Cuban and U.S. governments.

Study explores why women are more skeptical of AI than men

Women tend to be more skeptical of AI than men, and new research suggests the gap may be linked to differences in risk aversion and levels of exposure to AI technologies.

Starmer Lets Mandelson Resign from Labour Instead of Being Expelled

Starmer allowed Peter Mandelson to resign his Labour membership rather than face expulsion after new Epstein-related revelations prompted fresh scrutiny. Mandelson wrote to Labour general secretary Hollie Ridley to quit, saying he had been further linked to the public controversy around Jeffrey Epstein and that he regretted it.

Bank of England expected to keep interest rates at 3.75% as the labour market weakens

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold the Bank Rate at 3.75% on Thursday as policymakers balance signs of improving business activity against a softening jobs market. Unemployment rose to 5.1% in November and payrolled employment fell year on year, while inflation eased to 3.4% in December but remains above the 2% target. Investors will watch for guidance on whether further cuts are likely, with the committee split between those prioritising weaker employment and those wary that stronger growth and still-elevated wage expectations could keep inflation pressures alive.

Georgia hotel room shooting kills one police officer and seriously wounds another

Two Gwinnett County police officers were shot while questioning 35-year-old Kevin Andrews in a Holiday Inn Express room near Stone Mountain, northeast of Atlanta, after they came to arrest him on an active warrant linked to a reported credit-card fraud complaint. Officials said Andrews invited the officers into the room and then opened fire; one officer returned fire, wounding Andrews, who is expected to survive. Officer Pradeep Tamang, 25, died, and Officer David Reed remains hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Andrews faces multiple charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault on a public safety officer, and firearm possession by a convicted felon, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues its inquiry.

Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards with a Spanish-Language Album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking the first time a Spanish-language album has received the top prize. Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar also earned major wins during the ceremony.

Top music stars protest Trump’s immigration crackdown at the Grammys

Music’s biggest stars used the Grammys red carpet and the live broadcast to criticize President Trump’s immigration crackdown, with Bad Bunny delivering one of the night’s most memorable remarks.

Bad Bunny Becomes the First Spanish-Language Artist to Win Grammy Album of the Year

Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, capping a surprising, history-making night and marking the first time a Spanish-language album took the top prize.

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