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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA

Preparations underway for full reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing, officials say

JERUSALEM/CAIRO Feb 1 (Reuters) - Preparations to reopen Gaza's main border crossing in Rafah were underway on Sunday though it was uncertain any Palestinians would pass through it before the day's end, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.

IRAN-CRISIS-KHAMENEI

Tehran warns of regional conflict if US attacks Iran

DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that if the U.S. attacked Iran it would become a regional conflict, state media reported on Sunday, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.

U.S.

USA-CONGRESS-TEXAS-HOUSE

Democrat Menefee wins Texas special election for US House seat

WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas special election for the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday, the Associated Press reported, a result that will narrow Republicans' already slender majority in the chamber.

USA-TRUMP-USA

Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid
DETROIT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Saturday ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son, Liam Conejo Ramos, whom immigration officers detained during a Minnesota raid.

BUSINESS

BYD-CHINA

China's BYD vehicle sales fall for fifth month in a row

BEIJING/HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - BYD's (002594.SZ), opens new tab vehicle sales fell by 30.1% in January from a year earlier, the fifth straight month of decline, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker navigates external uncertainties and tough competition at home.

INDIA-BUDGET-APPLE

India hands Apple a win by letting foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers

NEW DELHI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - India's government on Sunday handed a major win to Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab by allowing foreign companies to freely provide machines to their contract manufacturers set up in certain areas for five years, without fearing any tax risk.

SPORTS

OLYMPICS-2028-WASSERMAN

Olympics-LA 2028 Games chief Wasserman apologises for Maxwell emails, denies Epstein ties

MILAN, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman has apologised for communicating with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago, after the publication of a series of personal e-mails between the two.

OLYMPICS-2026-OPENING-BOY

Olympics-Boy forced off bus in snow to play a role in Milano Cortina opening ceremony

MILAN, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A child who was forced off a bus in the snow in northern Italy for not having the full fare will play a part in the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, his mother said.

UPCOMING

SPORTS

ALPINE-SKIING/MEN (PIX)

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Alpine ski World Cup opening with Men's Downhill in Crans-Montana.

1 Feb 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/TEAMS-ARRIVAL (TV)

The Patriots and Seahawks arrive for Super Bowl LX

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks arrive in San Jose, California ahead of Super Bowl LX.

1 Feb 23:30 ET / 23:30 GMT

OLYMPICS-2026/VALENTINES DAY (TV)

Olympics - Love on ice: Valentine’s Day in the Olympic bubble

Valentine's Day lands right in the middle of the Winter Olympics, when athletes are juggling peak physical stress and the emotional intensity of competing on the biggest stage. Married ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, as well as hockey player Hilary Knight and para Nordic skiers Aaron Pike and Oksana Masters discuss how they intend to celebrate in the pressure-packed Olympic environment.

2 Feb

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

COLOMBIA-ECONOMY/

Colombia to update fiscal targets

Colombia's finance ministry will give its start-of-the -year update on fiscal targets and may change expectations for growth, inflation and deficit figures.

2 Feb

CHINA-URUGUAY/ (TV)

Uruguay's President to Visit China from February 1 to 7

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi will pay a state visit to China from Feb. 1 to 7. China is Uruguay's largest trading partner and export destination for products including beef, soy and wool. The Mercosur nation belongs to a small group of countries that regularly have trade surpluses with China.

2 Feb

REVVITY-RESULTS/

Revvity Q4 Results

Medical equipment maker Revvity will report fourth quarter results on Monday before markets open. Investors will focus on the fiscal 2026 forecast update, quarterly performance of China diagnostics market and demand for its products and services used in drug research.

2 Feb

ARGENTINA-TAX/REVENUE

Argentina Tax Revenue

2 Feb

SINGAPORE-AIRSHOW/ (PIX) (TV)

Singapore Airshow: Boeing, Airbus, Comac, space and defense on display

The tenth Singapore Airshow is expected to feature intense competition as Boeing and Airbus vie for attention alongside China’s COMAC, which is promoting its C919 jets. Fresh aircraft orders are anticipated, while next-generation space and defense firms showcase their technologies amid rising global tensions.

2 Feb

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

NORWAY-SECURITY/ (TV)

Kallas, Sikorski, NATO deputy chief and Norway foreign minister speak at conference

Security conference in Oslo. Speakers include: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

2 Feb