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Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

February 8, 2026 - 22:02
At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.
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US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

February 8, 2026 - 21:49
American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics as compatriot Breezy Johnson won an emotional gold in Cortina.
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Three suspects in Russian general shooting named, including alleged gunman

February 8, 2026 - 20:31
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.
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Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

February 8, 2026 - 20:31
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.
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Polls close in Thailand election that pitted reformists against conservatives

February 8, 2026 - 19:21
Thai voters were presented with a simple choice in this election: sweeping change, or more of the same.
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Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

February 8, 2026 - 18:20
At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.
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Australia's opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws

February 8, 2026 - 12:33
The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.
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Australia's opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws

February 8, 2026 - 12:33
The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.
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Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return

February 8, 2026 - 10:58
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed abducted.
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From classroom to camera: A teacher who has become a sensation in Indian cinema

February 8, 2026 - 09:57
At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life.
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Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs

February 8, 2026 - 09:51
Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.
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Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs

February 8, 2026 - 09:51
Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.
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Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban

February 8, 2026 - 09:01
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
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A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem

February 8, 2026 - 09:01
The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.
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ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image

February 8, 2026 - 08:59
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.
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ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image

February 8, 2026 - 08:59
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.
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3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47

February 8, 2026 - 08:22
The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.
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3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47

February 8, 2026 - 08:22
The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.
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Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble

February 8, 2026 - 08:00
Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.
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BBC debunks claims that Bad Bunny is not a US citizen

February 8, 2026 - 06:11
On Sunday 8 February, Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show to an audience of more than 100 million people across the world.
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