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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS

Israel to expand its control in West Bank, make settlers' land seizures easier, media say

Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported.

USA-VENEZUELA-PRISONERS

Venezuela frees prominent opposition members as prisoner releases continue

Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and prominent lawyer Perkins Rocha have been freed from jail, their families said in separate statements on Sunday, the latest high-profile releases by the government in Caracas, which is under pressure from the U.S. to free political prisoners.

IRAN-WOMEN-MOHAMMADI-ARREST

Iran's Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi faces a new prison term of more than seven years

Iranian activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi, who has been imprisoned repeatedly in her three-decade campaign for women's rights, was sentenced to a new prison term of 7-1/2 years, a group supporting her said on Sunday.

PORTUGAL-ELECTION-PRESIDENT

Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, but far right grows

Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro secured a landslide victory and a five-year term as Portugal's president in a runoff vote on Sunday, beating his far-right, anti-establishment rival Andre Ventura.

U.S.

USA-TRUMP-TEXAS-CHILD

Toddler was returned to ICE custody and denied medication after hospitalization, lawsuit says

An 18-month-old girl detained for weeks by U.S. immigration authorities was returned to custody and denied medication after being hospitalized with a life-threatening respiratory illness, according to a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court.

BUSINESS

USA-FED-BESSENT

US Treasury's Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has criticized the U.S. central bank's bond purchases.

USA-MARKETS-INVESTORS-RISK

Investors chase cheaper, smaller companies as risk aversion hits tech sector

Investors are turning to cheaper, smaller companies while reassessing how much risk they are willing to take owning volatile assets after market whipsaws pounded some sectors and assets.

JAPAN-ELECTION-MARKETS

Japan markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade' after landslide election win

Japan's volatile financial markets must now contend with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi firmly in the driver's seat after her decisive victory on Sunday, which hands her an electoral mandate to reflate the economy.

SWISS-BANKS

Julius Baer CEO calls for Swiss public register of rogue bankers to protect reputation

Switzerland should maintain a public register of bankers who have violated their professional duties, as it continues to rebuild its reputation following the Credit Suisse collapse, the director of Zurich‑based private bank Julius Baer said in an interview.

SPORTS

OLYMPICS-2026-ALPINE

Alpine skiing-Vonn has surgery on broken leg after horror crash in Cortina downhill

U.S. ski great Lindsey Vonn had surgery on a broken leg in an Italian hospital after her audacious bid to win Olympic downhill gold with a ruptured knee ligament ended in a horrific crash after 13 seconds on Sunday.

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL

Seahawks seek Super Bowl revenge against Patriots

Fans began streaming into Levi's Stadium under sunny skies hours before kickoff on Sunday for Super Bowl LX, where the New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL championship showdown few could have predicted.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV-MCI

Man City snatch chaotic 2-1 win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal's heels

Manchester City's Erling Haaland converted a stoppage-time penalty to give his side a 2-1 victory at Liverpool on Sunday, narrowing the gap with Premier League leaders Arsenal to six points and breathing new life into the title race.

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL-TRUMP

Trump absent from Super Bowl but wishes teams well

U.S. President Donald Trump may not be attending the Super Bowl on Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots but he took time to wish both teams well hours before kickoff.

UPCOMING

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

HONGKONG-SECURITY/JIMMY LAI (NEWSMAKER, PIX, VIDEO)

Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democratic firebrand who stood up to China

Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media mogul and China critic, was sentenced on Monday in the financial centre's highest profile national security case.

9 Feb

HONGKONG-SECURITY/ (TIMELINE, PIX, TV)

The national security trial of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai

A timeline of Hong Kong democracy campaigner and media tycoon Jimmy Lai's national security trial.

9 Feb

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-TRUMP/VOTERS-SECOND YEAR (TV)

As Trump presidency enters second year, his voters share hopes – and concerns

As President Donald Trump rounds the first anniversary of his current presidential term, a panel of Trump voters tell Reuters what they’d like to see him focus on in the year to come. These voters’ views show that even among his base, there is a strong desire for Trump to pursue some immigrant-friendly policies and to focus more on domestic issues than regime change in foreign countries.

9 Feb

BANGLADESH-ELECTION/ (TV)

Bangladesh votes in world's first Gen Z-inspired election

For years under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's opposition had little presence on the streets during elections, either boycotting polls or being sidelined by mass arrests of senior leaders. Now, ahead of Thursday's vote, the roles have reversed.

9 Feb

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

TURKEY-ECONOMY/SIMSEK

Turkey's Simsek addresses AIUI forum as domestic inflation ticks higher

Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek addresses the AIUI forum, on a panel, as inflation readings rise and challenge his view that the disinflation process is on track after nearly three years of tight policy.

9 Feb

USA-STOCKS/SOFTWARE (GRAPHIC)

GRAPHIC-US software stocks tumble sparks concerns that AI trade is reshaping markets

The software selloff this week in graphics.

9 Feb

MALAYSIA-PALMOIL/

Malaysia holds palm oil conference

Malaysia holds the annual palm and lauric oils price outlook conference where traders and analysts in the edible oils industry are expected to speak.

9 Feb

MCDONALDS CORP-RESULTS/

McDonald's Corp Earnings Q4 2025

McDonald's MCD.N is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter sales on Wednesday as strong promotions helped the burger chain retain price-sensitive diners, especially among lower-income households. Investors will be watching for signals on the company’s marketing plans, pricing strategy and underlying demand trends across key international markets.

9 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

SOCIALMEDIA-TRIAL/

Opening statements in Meta, YouTube youth addiction trial

Trial in a key test case accusing Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube of harming kids' mental health through addictive platforms kicks off with opening statements in the first week of February.

9 Feb 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT