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February 7, 2026

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Is Russia in the Olympics? These athletes will compete as neutrals

Feb. 6, 2026, 7:01 a.m. ET Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian has landed triple axels and quadruple jumps in competition and she just might land on the medal podium at the 2026 Olympics. At which point, one of the more complicated and controversial elements of these Olympics will surface. Officially, Russia is banned from the Olympics because Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. At the Milano Cortina Games, there will be no Russian flags, no Russian anthems and no Russian national colors incoporated in the competition. (The same holds true for Belarus, which has supported

February 6, 2026

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‘Cultural break’: U.S. senators say relations with Canadian neighbours are suffering

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The tariffs imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump have clearly caused economic pain for Canada, but a U.S. senator from Maine says he’s more worried about how Canadians are reacting on a personal level. “Like any neighbours, there’s always going to be issues back and forth, and we’ve been fighting about softwood lumber for as long as I could remember,” Angus King told an

February 6, 2026

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Noem says Coast Guard-led tanker seizure near Venezuela was ordered by Trump to combat drug trafficking

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday addressed the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela, saying the Coast Guard–led operation was carried out in coordination with the Departments of Defense and Justice, as well as the FBI. “It was a successful operation directed by the president to ensure that we’re pushing back on a regime that is systematically covering and flooding our country with deadly drugs and killing our next generation of Americans,” she said. President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday about the seizure as his administration continues to escalate military activity in the region. “As you probably

February 6, 2026

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Republicans Break Ranks With Trump Over Greenland Threats

In what could prove to be a pivotal election year for the Republicans, with the midterms holding much influence, President Donald Trump arguably needs the support of his own party now more than ever. Especially as he is facing loud calls for impeachment from the Democratic Party on account of his Venezuela operation that resulted in the capture of fallen President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Yet there is currently a split forming, as some prominent Republican lawmakers are publicly disagreeing with Trump regarding his renewed annexation threats against Greenland in the wake of the Venezuela intervention. In

February 6, 2026

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Ilia Malinin still breaking in new skates at 2026 Winter Olympics

Feb. 4, 2026Updated Feb. 6, 2026, 3:27 a.m. ET Editor’s note: Follow Olympic figure skating live updates, results and scores from 2026 Winter Olympics. MILAN — It’s the one thing that can make or break a figure skater: The skates. As the U.S. figure skating team chases multiple gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, none of it can be possible if the skates aren’t perfect. Issues with skates can easily derail or throw off the best athletes in the sport. It’s common for figure skaters to get new skates once a season, and those new skates

February 6, 2026

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Despite opposition, US House passes record $901bn defence spending bill | Military News

The United States House of Representatives has passed a far-reaching defence policy bill authorising a record $901bn in annual military spending. The tally in Wednesday’s vote saw 312 lawmakers vote in favour of passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with 112 opposing the bill. It has now been sent to the Senate for consideration and is expected to pass next week. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The $901bn in defence spending for the 2026 fiscal year is $8bn more than US President Donald Trump requested in May this year. The sweeping 3,086-page bill, which was unveiled

February 6, 2026

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BREAKING: Bulls Trade Ayo Dosunmu to Timberwolves for Rob Dillingham and Three Second Round Picks

The Chicago Bulls traded hometown native Ayo Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and three picks. ng, The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reported that the Chicago Bulls are trading Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Philips for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks. Dosunmu was having a career year with the Bulls, averaging career highs in points, field goals, and shooting percentages. Dillingham and Miller, however, have failed to crack Chris Finch’s rotation. Given the players’ lack of success and the quality of the picks, many might find this return underwhelming. To add insult to injury, Dosunmu

February 6, 2026

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‘Leave Iran now’: US State Department issues urgent ‘departure order’ for all citizens

News Desk Last Updated: 06 February 2026, 08:25 AM IST The Iranian government’s intensified crackdown on protests has led to road closures and transportation network failures, making travel increasingly perilous. Washington: The U.S. State Department has issued an urgent “leave now” directive to all American citizens in Iran, citing a deteriorating security environment marked by nationwide civil unrest, severe communication blackouts, and a high risk of arbitrary detention. The advisory, released Friday, February 6, by the U.S. Virtual Embassy in Tehran, warns that the Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on public demonstrations, leading to widespread road closures and the

February 6, 2026

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Kristen Stewart Considers Leaving US, Says Trump Era ‘Is Breaking Reality’: ‘Can’t Work Freely’ | Hollywood News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 23:15 IST Kristen Stewart joins Ellen DeGeneres and James Cameron in eyeing a US exit. The actress reveals why she can’t “work freely” and her plans for European cinema. Kristen Stewart, who starred in the original Twilight films, says she would love to return to the franchise as a director. (Photo Credit: X) The landscape of Hollywood is undergoing a seismic shift, and it isn’t just due to changing box-office trends. A growing number of A-list stars are reconsidering their residency in the United States, citing a stifling political atmosphere. Joining the ranks of those eyeing

February 5, 2026

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What Sher is like outside Love Island All Stars, and a look at her life

Love Island isn’t the only reality show she’s been on This year, All Stars has introduced a bunch of Love Island USA bombshells, one of which being Sher Suarez. When Villa USA was first introduced, most of us were sceptical about how much drama this was actually going to cause, but now Sher has stepped in and broken up the villa’s strongest couple. She came. She bombshelled. In a dramatic recoupling, Sher swooped in and chose Scott – who had previously been happily coupled up with Leanne. Scott made Sher a matcha, and is now probably regretting his life choices.