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February 8

Congressional commission warns China's Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat

Congressional commission chair and vice chair warn Chinese-funded runways and ports across the Pacific Islands may provide future military access for Beijing

February 8

Israeli bobsled team apartment robbed ahead of Winter Olympics, competitor says

An apartment where the Israeli bobsled team was staying at for training ahead of the Winter Olympics was robbed, according to the bobsled pilot.

February 7

Fireworks fly as hooded protesters clash with police after Olympics open in Milan

Some protests in Milan turned violent as hooded demonstrators lobbed fireworks at police during Winter Olympics demonstrations. Five people were arrested after clashes.

February 7

Russia to 'interrogate' two suspects in attempted assassination of top military general

Two suspects will reportedly be interrogated in the attempted assassination of Russian intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow.

February 7

Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report

Iran's foreign minister reportedly warns Tehran will "target U.S. bases" in the region if attacked by American forces, escalating Middle East tensions.

February 7

Trump says nuclear talks in Oman were 'very good,' claims Iran wants a deal 'very badly'

President Donald Trump says Iran "wants to make a deal very badly" after indirect nuclear talks mediated by Oman reportedly show diplomatic progress.

February 7

Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists

Archaeologists believe they've found the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — potentially 430,000 years old — in Greece's Megalopolis basin wetlands.

February 7

Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement

Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.

February 7

Ex-'Squad' Dem appears to be leaning on radical activist at center of damning Tlaib report in comeback bid

Ex-"Squad" Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., dished out over $20,000 to a consulting firm that appears to be the same one that got Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., in hot water for fundraising help.

February 6

Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure

Canada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland's capital following the Trump administration's push to acquire the Danish territory through tariff threats.