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Trump administration issues rule that makes it easier to fire federal workers

New rule would strip job safeguards for 50,000 federal employees and change how whistleblowers are protected

The Guardian - US

Three Takeaways From U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey Win vs. Czechia in Olympic Opener

It was a dominant showing for the United States.

Sports Illustrated

Eight current and former Toronto police arrested in organized crime inquiry

Investigation exposes ‘corrosive’ reach of organized crime in Canada, with links to bribes, drug trade and a murder plot

The Guardian - US

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'Happy to eat your share of samosas': MAGA influencer slams pastor for speaking up for Indians

The city council meeting of Frisco Tuesday turned acrimonious with the H-1B issue and the 'Indian takeover' of Texas, triggering a major social media debate. Many Frisco residents spoke about how they are happy living with Indian immigrants; some voices came out as extreme. MAGA influencer Kaylee Campbell, who was…

The Times of India

Epstein Files: New email shows Ghislaine Maxwell explains controversial photo of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre

Newly released US justice records reveal a 2015 draft email in which Ghislaine Maxwell set out her account of the disputed photograph linking Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre. The document, exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein as allegations intensified, contradicts earlier denials, fuels scrutiny of Andrew’s account, and has been seized on…

The Times of India

Possibility of US ever selling Australia nuclear submarines is increasingly remote, Aukus critics say

Malcolm Turnbull says government is ‘engaged in an exercise of denial’, as defence minister insists $368bn deal is ‘full steam ahead’

The Guardian - AU

Spain hits back at Pavel Durov over mass Telegram post on social media ban plan

Founder’s extraordinary intervention has laid bare rising tensions between European governments and tech firms

The Guardian - UK

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‘Not American enough’: Vivek Ramaswamy faces backlash over daughter’s 'Hindu' name Savithri

Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faced online criticism for his daughter Savithri's name, deemed 'un-American' by some. The Sanskrit name, rooted in Hindu tradition, sparked debate on cultural identity and assimilation. Supporters defended the choice, highlighting America's diverse naming heritage, while detractors expressed xenophobic sentiments. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in…

The Times of India

White House doubles down on Tulsi Gabbard’s presence at FBI raid of election center – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’

Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the mission

The Guardian - US

Calls to shut down Texas ICE facility for children grow amid measles outbreak

At least two cases confirmed at detention center for children and their parents in Texas

The Guardian - US

Psychiatrist who treated Bondi Junction killer referred to health regulator for ‘major failing’

Dr Andrea Boros-Lavack had provided long-term care to Joel Cauchi, who killed six people at Westfield Bondi Junction in April 2024

The Independent UK

Maduro’s alleged frontman Alex Saab reportedly detained in Caracas

FBI and Venezuela’s intelligence agency also reportedly arrest billionaire media mogul Raúl Gorrín at same address

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy voices hope for new prisoner exchange as talks continue

Ukrainian president says Abu Dhabi talks expected to lead to a fresh exchange, as US-led talks enter day two. What we know on day 1,443

The Guardian - AU

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China shuns calls to enter nuclear talks after US-Russia treaty lapses

China rejected calls to enter talks on a new nuclear treaty after a US-Russian agreement expired on Thursday, ending decades of restrictions on how many warheads the two powers can deploy.

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Shane van Gisbergen stars in the rain, leads NASCAR Clash before late crash

It may be an oval, but when rain and sleet began to fall down onto Bowman Gray Stadium, it was SVG's time to shine

Reason

This California Family Is Suing for the Right To Drill for Oil on Their Own Property

“We’re standing up not just for ourselves, but for the principle that government must respect property rights.”

The Independent UK

Foster mom charged with murder after toddler drowned in her bathtub, cops say

Investigators say the woman left the child and two others in the bath while she left to heat up food

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The Guardian - UK

Zelenskyy says Ukraine-Russia talks ‘not easy’ but ‘constructive’ after prisoner swap agreed - as it happened

Ukrainian president hosts Poland’s PM Donald Tusk, after earlier announcement that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to exchange 314 prisoners

The Independent UK

Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old boy in Australia’s outback

Gus Lamont went missing on 27 September last year while playing outside his home in remote South Australia

The Independent UK

Arms race fears as last US-Russia nuclear pact expires after over half a century

Putin had indicated a willingness to maintain the treaty's limits for an additional year

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president hints at ‘softer touch’ on immigration as federal drawdown planned in Minnesota

Trump told NBC News the decision to pull 700 officers from state came from him, but that administration is ‘waiting for [Minnesota] to release prisoners’ – key US politics stories from 4 February 2026 at a glance

The Independent UK

A newborn's death likely linked to the mom drinking raw milk while pregnant

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy

The Guardian - US

New York City and Illinois join WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body

Illinois governor pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network, following similar move by California

The Independent UK

Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas

The Pan American Health Organization has issued an alert due to a surge in measles cases across the Americas, with Mexico reporting the highest numbers

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