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Ex-UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits Labour Party Amid Scrutiny Over Epstein Links
Feb 2, 2026 - World 
Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it "further embarrassment" after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
"Of Course He Will Say That": Trump On Khamenei's 'Regional War' Threat
Feb 2, 2026 - World 
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran after the country's supreme leader warned that any US attack on the Islamic republic would trigger a regional war.
5-Year-Old Arrested By ICE Agents In Minnesota Released After Judge's Order
Feb 2, 2026 - World 
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge's order. They have returned to Minnesota
Pak Forces Kill 145 In Balochistan In 2-Day Battle After 'Coordinated' Attacks
Feb 2, 2026 - World 
Pakistani security forces killed 145 militants in a 40-hour battle launched as a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan left nearly 50 people dead, the province's chief minister said on Sunday.
Kennedy Centre To Be Closed For 2 Years For Renovation, Orders Trump
Feb 2, 2026 - World 
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest move to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.