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Protesters denounce Trump immigration policies outside his Florida golf club
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A handful of demonstrators gathered outside Trump International Golf Club on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump's immigration policies while the commander-in-chief spent leisure time at the club.Carrying signs and Mexican, Guatemalan and U.S. f...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Tennis-Bencic wins first WTA title as a mother with daughter watching on
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Belinda Bencic came from behind to beat Ashlyn Krueger 4-6 6-1 6-1 and capture the Abu Dhabi WTA 500 title on Saturday, four months after returning to the circuit from maternity leave.The Swiss former world number four, who is now outside the top 150, gave birth to her daughter Bel...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
REFILE-Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties as both regions threatened by Trump tariffs
Refiles to add missing word "a" in final paragraphBy Julia Payne and Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Canada wants to deepen its economic ties with the EU and uphold global trading rules in the face of threatened U.S. tariffs, its trade minister Mary Ng told Reuters on Saturd...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
More than three dozen killed in bus accident in southern Mexico, local media says
MEXICO CITY, Feb 8 (Reuters) - More than three dozen people have died in an accident involving a bus in southern Mexico, local media reported on Saturday, as local authorities expressed condolences to the families of the victims.The bus was traveling between Cancun and Tabasco, according to reports....Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Emboldened by Trump, Iranian dissidents demand overthrow of rulers
Ukrainians join thousands of Iranians at Paris rallyProtesters see hope amid changes across region, return of TrumpNCRI faces crackdown in Iran, detractors question its influence By John Irish and Clotaire Achi PARIS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Thousands of opponents to Iran's authorities rallied in P...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Hamas frees three hostages, Israel begins releasing Palestinians
Israel to release 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchangeNegotiations on second phase of ceasefire started this weekTrump's call to move Palestinians from Gaza raised tensionsAdds report that an Israeli delegation has been dispatched for talks in paragraph 21, more details on returned hostagesBy H...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Russell Vought takes over at CFPB as Musk's DOGE gains access
Feb 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's newly installed management and budget director Russell Vought took control of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday, according to the White House Office of Management and Budget.The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday that rep...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa over land policy, ICJ case
Trump cited South Africa's land policySouth Africa says order lacks factual accuracy Washington also upset about South Africa ICJ case against IsraelSouth Africa has said it will not be bulliedAdds order mentioning South African ties with Iran in paragraph 12By Kanishka Singh and Steve Holland ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
US embassy to Lebanon hopes new government will implement reforms
Feb 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy to Lebanon said on Saturday it welcomed the new Lebanese government and hoped it would implement reforms and rebuild state institutions.Lebanon formed a new cabinet on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step intended to b...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Orban, Le Pen hail Trump at far-right 'Patriots' summit in Madrid
Far-right leaders rally in Madrid, praise Trump's influenceCalls for new "Reconquista" against Islam, "wokism"Despite unity goals, key EU nationalist parties shun PatriotsBy David LatonaMADRID, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Leaders of far-right parties in the European Parliament's third-...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
NFL-Sportsbooks flying with Eagles in Super Bowl, not Swift and Chiefs
By Frank Pingue Feb 8 (Reuters) - Taylor Swift may have her legion of fans rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl but the global pop star will not be able to sway the sportsbooks who stand to make more money if the Philadelphia Eagles prevail.Kansas City, whose fan base ha...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
NFL-Women's flag football players bask in Super Bowl spotlight
NFL promotes flag football ahead of 2028 OlympicsWomen's sports growth aligns with NFL's global expansion goalsFlag football gains traction in U.S. schools and internationallyBy Amy Tennery NEW ORLEANS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Women's flag football got its moment in the mega-sized Super Bow...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
TB, malaria, newborn health services must restart, says USAID memo
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - American-funded aid efforts to tackle diseases such as malaria, as well as preventing newborn baby deaths and treating severe malnutrition, should resume, according to a memo from the United States government reviewed by Reuters. President Trump moved ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Egypt condemns Israeli suggestion of Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia
Adds additional details, background throughput CAIRO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Egypt condemned statements by Israeli officials suggesting the establishment of a Palestinian state on Saudi territory as "irresponsible" on Saturday.Egypt's foreign ministry said in a statement the idea was a ...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
Alpine skiing-US skier Breezy Johnson wins women's world downhill gold
Johnson wins gold with bib number oneSuccess comes after 14-month whereabouts banFirst major medal of American's careerPuchner second for Austria, Ledecka thirdVonn finishes 15thAdds details SAALBACH, Austria, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Breezy Johnson won women's downhill gold for the United State...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
INSIGHT-Trump’s aid freeze keeps life-saving programs shut, sparks “mayhem”
Aid freeze affects programs across globe, causing confusion and fearUSAID turmoil worsens aid distribution issues, staff fired or barred from communicationEssential services halted, risking lives in Myanmar, Haiti, and other regionsBy Emma Farge, Maggie Fick, Poppy McPherson, Humeyra Pamuk, Jennifer...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
US judge temporarily blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems
Feb 8 (Reuters) - A federal judge early Saturday temporarily blocked a Trump administration panel led by billionaire Elon Musk from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments, citing a risk that sensitive and confidential information could be improperly disclosed.U...Reuters
Sat, Feb 8
