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February 4, 2026

Power outage halts Milan Cortina Olympics curling competition moments after matches begin

Lights flickered during the first competition of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games Wednesday. The curling competition eventually resumed, prompting cheers from fans.

February 4, 2026

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

February 4, 2026

Canadian-born singer Tate McRae sparks fury after backing Team USA in Olympics ad: ‘Traitor’

Tate McRae's Team USA Olympics ad ignited controversy amid U.S.-Canada tensions. The Canadian pop singer faced social media backlash for promoting American athletes in a commercial.

February 4, 2026

US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman

U.S. military buildup escalates across Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran move to Oman

February 4, 2026

World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades

The New START treaty expires, ending nuclear arms limits between the U.S. and Russia for the first time in more than 50 years. There are no inspections and no caps on arsenals.

February 4, 2026

UK to release files related to former ambassador's Jeffrey Epstein ties

U.K. government commits to releasing files on Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the U.S. despite his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

February 4, 2026

US military in Syria carries out 5 strikes against 'multiple ISIS targets'

U.S. Central Command forces struck Islamic State targets in Syria with 50 precision munitions, destroying weapons sites in a counterterrorism effort.

February 4, 2026

Nine charged in bold gun-running scheme to push heavy firepower across southern border

Nine people, who face federal charges for allegedly running a firearms trafficking scheme, are accused of using straw purchases to smuggle weapons to Mexico.

February 4, 2026

Australia bans pro-Israel influencer weeks after Bondi Beach terror attack

Several pro-Israel figures have been barred from Australia as tensions rise after Bondi Beach massacre that killed 15 people during Hanukkah celebration period.

February 4, 2026

Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on range of issues including Russia-Ukraine war

President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.