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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 Independent UK

‘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 Times of India

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 - UK

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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 Guardian - US

'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.

The Times of India

Bangladesh Awami League Hindu leader Ramesh Chandra Sen dies in jail, raising custodial treatment concerns

Ramesh Chandra Sen, a senior Hindu leader of Bangladesh Awami League, died in Dinajpur District Jail. This incident raised concerns about the treatment of political prisoners. His passing comes at a sensitive political juncture for Bangladesh as it's about face its first poll since sheikh Hasina' ouster on Feb 12.

The Times of India

China carried out covert nuclear test days after Galwan clash in June 2020: US

The US has accused China of a covert nuclear test on June 22, 2020, shortly after the deadly Galwan Valley clash. This allegation, coupled with the expiry of the New START treaty, highlights the urgent need for a new global arms control framework.

The Times of India

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Trump news at a glance: Tulsi Gabbard faces mounting questions over handling of intelligence intercept

Highly sensitive communique has roiled Washington over the past week – key US politics stories from Saturday 7 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

Police arrest protesters at Minneapolis federal building on 1-month anniversary of woman's death

Police have arrested at least several protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis on the one-month anniversary of Renee Good's death

The Independent UK

Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman enters mayoral race

Raman, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, enters a crowded field that includes incumbent Karen Bass

The Guardian - US

Albanese says Isaac Herzog’s visit will bring unity – but to many Palestinian Australians it’s a ‘slap in the face’

The Israeli president’s visit, announced after the antisemitic attack in Bondi, has appalled those grieving loved ones killed in Gaza

The Guardian - AU

Two cases of tuberculosis detected at El Paso ICE facility

Officials said 18 cases of COVID-19 were also identified at the 5,000-bed tent Fort Bliss Army facility, where a Democratic congresswoman said many “chronic issues” persist.

The Texas Tribune

Anna Kepner death: Stepbrother arrested, charged months after Florida teen found ‘stuffed under bed’ on cruise

The stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been arrested and charged in connection with her death, nearly three months after the Florida teen was found dead aboard a Carnival Cruise ship, according to reports.

The Times of India

NSA detected foreign intelligence phone call about a person close to Trump

Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff

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'Was pressured to sign deportation papers': 8-month pregnant immigrant detained by ICE, family says she was sent back to Nicaragua

Immigration advocates searched for an 8-month pregnant immigrant, Leonela Liliana Gomez Hernandez, detained by ICE. Her husband received a call stating she was pressured to sign deportation papers and is now en route to Nicaragua, despite seeking asylum and having a court date in November.

The Times of India

Slipped on ice and got paid? Indian influencer claims icy driveway falls in Canada can bring $40,000 — is it true?

A viral video suggests Canadian homeowners face hefty lawsuits for icy driveway slips, with potential payouts of $20,000-$40,000. While homeowners do have a duty to maintain safe conditions, liability hinges on negligence. Cases are assessed individually, often involving insurance, and depend on reasonable steps taken to prevent hazards.

The Guardian - US

‘An unqualified insurrectionist’: outcry over Trump nominee in Wyoming

Darin Smith, who was outside Capitol on January 6, decried as Senate mulls nomination as state’s top federal prosecutor

The Guardian - US

‘A harmful barrier’: new Florida law mandates all driving tests to be offered in English only

Critics say law will disproportionately affect immigrant communities and those who speak limited English

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Alarm bells sound over Trump’s ‘take over the voting’ call

Democracy experts say there is little doubt about president’s desire to interfere in elections this November

Space

SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA is officially on for Feb. 11 as FAA clears Falcon 9 rocket to fly again

The FAA has cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight, freeing NASA and SpaceX to target Feb. 11 for the launch of the Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics 2026: speed skating gold for Italy, Cas upholds ban on GB skeleton helmets and more – as it happened

Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida won Italy’s first gold medal to get the party started at their home Games on day one

Sports Illustrated

JD Vance Booed During Team USA Introduction at 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The United States Vice President and his wife, Usha, attended the opening ceremony in Milan on Friday evening.

Motorsport

NASCAR Rule Book update bans using hands to deflect air while driving

The update also alters the procedure to make the Daytona 500

The Independent UK

Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files

The Department of Justice will allow members of Congress to review unredacted files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - US

Rapper Lil Jon confirms son is dead after police find body in pond near Atlanta

Nathan Smith, 27, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, was a music producer, artist, engineer and NYU graduate

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