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Epstein Files Release Names High-Profile Figures Including Trump Associates
Three million pages of Epstein files were released on January 30, naming figures like Les Wexner and others labeled as co-conspirators. Congress grilled Attorney General Pam Bondi on redactions and Epstein links, with accusations of protecting associates and heated exchanges over Trump transparency.
Ghislaine Maxwell refuses questions in House probe, pleading the Fifth Amendment.
Mass Shooting at Tumbler Ridge School in Canada Kills Nine
Nine people died in a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in northeastern British Columbia, with 25 injured and the suspected shooter found dead. The small community of 2,000 was locked down; schools closed for the week amid crisis.
Premier David Eby called it a devastating tragedy.
US Deploys 200 Troops to Nigeria to Combat Boko Haram
Pentagon to send 200 US troops to train Nigeria's military against Islamist militants like Boko Haram, following a raid killing deputy leader Abu Khalid. Nigeria reported 162 killed in recent Boko Haram attacks on Kwara villages.
President Trump accused Nigeria previously amid escalating insurgency.
Trump Threatens Iran with Strikes if Nuclear Talks Fail
Trump warned of sending another aircraft carrier to strike Iran if nuclear negotiations fail, referencing past actions. US-Iran talks resumed in Oman post-12-day war last June; next round pending.
Tensions rise amid Middle East crisis.
FAA Halts El Paso Flights for 10 Days Over Security Concerns
FAA shut down El Paso International Airport airspace for 10 days citing 'special security reasons,' near Mexico border. Trump admin links closure to Mexican cartel drones.
Local rep calls it unprecedented absent major emergency.
Russian Drone Strike Kills 15 in Ukraine's Dnipro
Russian drone hit a minibus of mineworkers in Dnipro, killing 15 and injuring seven amid Russo-Ukrainian war. Ongoing Kyiv and Kharkiv strikes reported.
New START treaty expired February 5, heightening nuclear tensions with Russia.
Israel Partially Reopens Rafah Crossing Amid Gaza Blockade
Israel allows 150 out and 50 into Gaza daily via Rafah after long closure. Airstrike hit Gaza City building; crisis continues.
Over 30 million Sudanese need aid amid alleged UAE funding of paramilitaries.
Suicide Bombing at Islamabad Mosque Kills 31
Suicide blast at Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Pakistan killed 31 and injured 100 on February 6. Insurgency in Balochistan left 225 dead earlier.
IS suicide bomber killed self and injured officers in Iraq.
US VP Vance Visits Armenia, Secures Nuclear Deal
JD Vance met PM Pashinyan to advance Armenia-Azerbaijan peace on Nagorno-Karabakh. US-Armenia nuclear deal enables up to $9B exports.
Iraqi airstrikes hit IS hideouts.
Socialist António José Seguro Wins Portuguese Presidency
Seguro elected President of Portugal in second round, defeating Chega's André Ventura. Recent elections: Japan PM Takaichi supermajority, Thailand PM Charnvirakul plurality.
Costa Rica's Laura Fernández Delgado won presidency February 1.
Air Canada Suspends Cuba Flights Amid US Energy Blockade
Air Canada halted flights to Cuba due to fuel shortages from US blockade; Canadians stranded. Canadian miners kidnapped in Mexico found dead.
Haiti dissolves Transitional Council.
Winter Olympics Begin in Milan-Cortina, Italy
2026 Winter Olympics started February 6 in Italy; NHL players return for men's hockey. ISU Figure Skating hits 1M followers amid hype.
Men's T20 World Cup underway in India-Sri Lanka.