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Image for Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal
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Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal

By Nora Buli OSLO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Norway's foreign ministry on Sunday said a prominent ambassador...

8th February, 2026

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Iran's Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new prison term of more than seven years

DUBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has bee...

8th February, 2026

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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn's crash and scream change face of the day in Cortina

By Julien Pretot CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A roar ran through the crowd as Lindsey...

8th February, 2026

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Israel to expand its control in West Bank, make settlers' land seizures easier, media say

JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that wou...

8th February, 2026

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Finance

Italian PM Meloni slams 'illiberal drift' after comedian quits TV show

By Crispian Balmer ROME, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused centre-left...

8th February, 2026

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Thailand's PM Anutin staked his election on nationalism — and won

By Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Anutin Charnvirakul stood at a rally in Thailand's cap...

8th February, 2026

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Finance

Meloni and IOC condemn clashes in Olympics host Milan after protest

By Andrea Mandala and Keith Weir MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni cond...

8th February, 2026

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UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal

LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has...

8th February, 2026

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Soccer-Arsenal end Man City's winning run in WSL, Liverpool move off bottom

LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Arsenal beat Manchester City 1-0 at home on Sunday, handing the Women's Su...

8th February, 2026

Image for Olympics-Skeleton-Britain's Weston takes unlikely route to gold medal favourite
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Olympics-Skeleton-Britain's Weston takes unlikely route to gold medal favourite

By Mitch Phillips CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A junior taekwondo champion with a bro...

8th February, 2026

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Cricket–England survive Nepal scare in T20 World Cup thriller

MUMBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Two-times champions England survived a major scare before labouring to a f...

8th February, 2026

Image for France's Lecornu sets out agenda after budget battle, focuses on energy and defence
Finance

France's Lecornu sets out agenda after budget battle, focuses on energy and defence

PARIS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Less than a week after surviving a five-month-long battle over France's 202...

8th February, 2026