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Close ally of Machado was ‘kidnapped hours after release from prison’

Venezuela’s opposition leader claims ‘heavily armed men’ took Juan Pablo Guanipa away

The Independent UK

Trial against Meta in New Mexico focuses on dangers of child sexual exploitation on social media

A trial focused on whether Meta misrepresented the safety of its platforms when it comes to the dangers of child sexual exploitation is set to start in New Mexico

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: ‘This is going to be a free and fair election,’ says Hakeem Jeffries after Trump’s comments

Jeffries says Democrats will stop Donald Trump from trying to steal this year’s midterm elections – key US politics stories from Sunday 8 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

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Venezuela frees several opposition members after lengthy politically motivated detentions

Venezuela’s government has released several prominent opposition members from prison, including one of the closest allies of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado

The Independent UK

Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills 1 as US pushes June deadline for peace deal

A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine has killed one person and wounded two others

The Independent UK

Christchurch gunman seeks to appeal convictions and withdraw guilty plea

Australian white supremacist tells NZ court he was suffering from ‘nervous exhaustion’ when he entered his guilty plea in March 2020

The Guardian - AU

Nicaraguan government blocks key pathway used by Cuban migrants to reach United States

Nicaragua's government blocks Cuban citizens from entering without a visa, cutting off a key migration route to the U.S. The government confirmed this change on Sunday, suspending an exemption that allowed Cubans to enter visa-free

The Independent UK

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Trump calls Hunter Hess ‘a real loser’ for skier’s ambivalence about representing US

The US president called the freestyle skier a ‘real loser’ in a Truth Social post after he said representing the US was ‘a little hard’ given the political climate

The Guardian - US

Watch: Anti-ICE protesters mistake supporter with opponent, hurl sex toys at him during Minneapolis rally

Minneapolis witnessed a fresh wave of unrest on Saturday as an anti-ICE protest outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building spiralled into chaotic scenes, including demonstrators hurling sex toys and other objects amid clashes with law enforcement.

The Times of India

Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?

Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove

The Guardian - US

‘Bringing them to justice’: Bangladesh seeks UN help to probe killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi

Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested UN human rights assistance for a fair probe into student leader Sharif Osman Hadi's killing. Hadi, a prominent protest figure, died after being shot during an election event. Dhaka police filed charges against 17, alleging political vengeance linked to the Awami League, a claim…

The Times of India

Australia moves to ban pro-Palestinian slogan and symbols under law carrying up to 2 years in jail

In the wake of the shocking Bondi Beach terror attack, Queensland is set to propose a ban on a pro-Palestinian slogan under the new hate speech reforms announced by the state government. Premier David Crisafulli said on Sunday that the proposed reform will be introduced in state parliament on Tuesday…

The Times of India

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic return ends in heartbreak as she is airlifted to hospital

Vonn had been determined to compete in Sunday’s event at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre.

The Independent UK

USA’s Breezy Johnson wins Olympic women’s downhill as Lindsey Vonn crashes out

The 30-year-old won her first Olympic medal on a mixed day for the US team

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Elon Musk's Starlink entry in Pakistan delayed over data security concerns

Starlink, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is among five companies seeking approval to provide satellite-based internet services in Pakistan. However, officials say unresolved security considerations and broader geopolitical factors have slowed the clearance process. The report also cited the fallout between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as…

The Independent UK

Former French culture minister resigns amid Epstein links investigation

Jack Lang is facing allegations of past financial ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK

Australian state seeks to ban pro-Palestinian slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ under new hate speech law

Queensland says laws are about ‘drawing a clear line’

Fortune

Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of ‘execution’ as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains

“2026 is going to be about how we deliver" the 13th Malaysia Plan, says economy minister Akmal Nasir, and ensure reforms aren’t "missing in action."

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The Times of India

Future of a giant golden Trump statue ‘Don Colossus’ remains uncertain despite completion; here's why

A colossal gold-leafed statue of Donald Trump, "Don Colossus," remains uninstalled in Ohio over a year after completion. Commissioned by crypto entrepreneurs for $360,000, sculptor Alan Cottrill claims he's still owed $92,000. The project highlights crypto venture instability and shifting alliances, with the statue potentially finding a home at Trump's…

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hints June deadline for peace with Russia could be linked to US midterms

Ukrainian president says US has invited Ukraine and Russia to more talks next week. What we know on day 1,446

The Independent UK

Surfer found clinging to lobster pot buoy by rescuers after being swept out to sea

The Santa Barbara Fire Department used a drone to locate the 26-year-old stranded surfer

The Times of India

‘Mixed emotions’: Team USA skier Hunter Hess says wearing the flag doesn’t mean backing all US policies, sparks Olympic boycott calls

American freestyle skiers Hunter Hess and Chris Lillis expressed mixed feelings about representing the US at the Winter Olympics, citing domestic issues they disagree with. Their comments sparked backlash online, with some viewers vowing to boycott the Games, arguing that wearing the flag signifies full endorsement of the country.

The Guardian - UK

Veteran French politician quits as head of prestigious institute after Epstein links revealed

Former culture minister Jack Lang resigns from Arab World Institute in Paris and is also subject of tax investigation

The Guardian - US

Controversial YouTuber Jack Doherty barred from PGA Tour events after Phoenix Open disruption

Jack Doherty was escorted from the Phoenix Open after appearing to pay a fan to disrupt play, with a source saying he is barred from PGA Tour events for now

The Times of India

'Wife hunt': Norway's crown princess faces backlash over Epstein link; issues apology

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces backlash over past contact with Jeffrey Epstein, issuing a "profound apology" after emails revealed intimate exchanges and a stay at his home. Meanwhile, her son, Marius Borg Høiby, is on trial denying rape charges, with the Crown Prince emphasizing his private citizen status.

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