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Venezuelan politician Juan Pablo Guanipa freed in prisoner release
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Venezuelan politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has been freed in a prisoner release, according to family statement published on Sunday, the latest high profile liberation as families continue to anxiously await an unknown number of releases promised by the government and hailed by the Un...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn being monitored in hospital intensive care unit
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, (Italy), Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn is being monitored in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Treviso after crashing in the Olympic downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday, a source close to the matter said.There was no threat to Vonn's life ...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Trump blasts Olympic skier over comments about representing US
By Sheila Dang Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump criticized American Olympic skier Hunter Hess on Sunday, days after the athlete expressed mixed feelings about representing the U.S. at the Winter Olympics in northern Italy."If that's the case, he shouldn't have tried out f...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Speed skating-Norway's Eitrem wins men's 5,000m gold at Milano Cortina
By Pearl Josephine NazareMILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Norwegian Sander Eitrem captured the men's 5,000 metres speed skating title in Olympic-record time at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday, stopping the clock at six minutes 03.95 seconds.Czech Republic's Metodej Jilek and Italy's...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Cortina smiles on Johnson after previous pain
Johnson wins first US medal at Milano Cortina GamesPrevious downhill winner Vonn hospitalized after crash Johnson's journey includes ban and world championship goldBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Cortina d'Ampezzo's Olimpia della Tofane piste wrecked Br...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say
JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - 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.The West Bank is among the...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Figure skating-Malinin, Glenn to compete for U.S. in team finale
By Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - American big guns Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn will compete in the free skate for the U.S. on Sunday to conclude the Olympic team event at the Milano Ice Skating Arena. The decision gives Malinin a chance to quickly turn the page on a disappointing Olympic...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Wax, edges and trust: the unsung technicians who make the difference
By Martyn HermanBORMIO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - When American River Radamus pushes out of the start hut in Wednesday's Olympic super-G he will be on his own for the minute or so it takes him to reach the bottom of the Stelvio course.But, just like every successful ski racer, he will know he has...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Johnson wins downhill after big crash for teammate Vonn
Vonn crashes, taken to hospitalGermany's Aicher takes silver, Italy's Goggia wins bronzeJohnson's win comes a year after world championship goldBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - World champion Breezy Johnson won the women's downhill to secure the U.S....Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
US Treasury's Bessent calls Japan's Takaichi a 'great ally'
WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a great ally after her ruling coalition's landslide election victory on Sunday, noting her endorsement by President Donald Trump."She is a great ally, great relationship with...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Ice hockey-'Golden goal' hero Crosby named Canada captain
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Two-time gold medallist Sidney Crosby will serve as captain of the Canadian men's Olympic ice hockey team at the Milano Cortina Winter Games, Hockey Canada announced on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Penguins centre and future Hall of Famer famously scored the ...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
REFILE-For many, this year's Super Bowl features a salad - and food companies are racing to react
Food companies adapt to GLP-1 weight-loss trendSmaller portions, more protein in response to drug useHealthy snacks replace meals as snacking trend growsBy Waylon Cunningham and Savyata Mishra Feb 8 (Reuters) - Pizza, pasta or Chinese take-out used to be the go-to Super Bowl spread for Marla Sen...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
UK PM Starmer says 'honour' to work with top aide McSweeney after he quits
LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it had been "an honour" working with his top aide Morgan McSweeney, who resigned on Sunday for his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States."Our party and I owe him a debt of gratitude...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn's crash and scream change face of the day in Cortina
By Julien PretotCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A roar ran through the crowd as Lindsey Vonn flashed on to the giant screen, head bowed, poles poised, every movement charged with intent at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.In less than 20 seconds the momentum shattered — her right arm ca...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Taiwan president congratulates Japan's Takaichi on election win
TAIPEI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her election win, saying he looked forward to cooperation on facing regional challenges and promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. "May your victory bring a more...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Figure Skating turns to AI to tackle judging controversies
ISU tests AI tools to improve judging accuracy and accountabilityComputer vision data to enhance broadcast graphics, fan engagementSkaters welcome use of AI for fairer and more transparent scoringBy Agnieszka Flak and Elvira PollinaMILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - After decades of judging controversies, fi...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Figure skating-Glenn to limit social media use after threats over LGBTQ+ comments
By Rory CarrollMILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn said she will limit her use of social media after receiving what she described as "a scary amount" of hate and threats following remarks encouraging LGBTQ+ people to stay strong during what she called a difficult period f...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn's dream gone in 13 seconds after horror crash
Vonn's bid for glory ends in agonyAmerican appeared to clip fourth gateHelicopter takes 41-year-old to hospitalBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn's audacious bid to win Olympic downhill gold with a ruptured ACL lasted 13 seconds on Sunday as the A...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
Gunmen kill three people and abduct Catholic priest in northern Nigeria
BAUCHI, Nigeria, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest and several others during an early morning attack on the clergyman's residence in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state, church and police sources said on Sunday.Saturday's assault in Kauru district hi...Reuters
Sun, Feb 8
