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Breezy Johnson’s Olympic Gold Medal Celebration Muted By Lindsey Vonn’s Crash

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run.

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Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.

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Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.

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At the Winter Olympics, Team USA Can’t Escape the Politics at Home

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Opposition to President Trump’s policies has followed the U.S. team to Italy, and athletes, coaches and American fans are facing the backlash.

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Cuba’s Communist Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump?

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year.

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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.

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Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Polls predict a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.

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New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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China’s Presence Looms Large in Japan’s Election

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.

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Japan’s Leader Is Set for a Big Election Win. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.

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Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ leaves an ace up his sleeve.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.

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What to Know About Thailand’s Election

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election, but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.

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Shortages of posters and trucks add to candidates’ challenges.

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

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A Curling Champion Is Italy’s Hometown Hero at the Olympic Games

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.

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War Came to Ukraine and Its Dogs Are Not the Same

NYT Europe Feb 8, 2026

Researchers discovered surprising changes to former pets along the front line of combat with Russia.

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Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.

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In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image

New York Times Feb 8, 2026

Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.

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6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record

New York Times Feb 7, 2026

The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said.

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