World Report February 4: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Feb 4, 2026 Tensions over U.S. immigration agents at the Milano-Cortina Games spark protests and political debate. Rafah’s border crossing reopens briefly then shuts again, disrupting medical evacuations. A former British cabinet minister faces a criminal probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Local fishers warn crumbling wharves threaten livelihoods while a province withdraws from a marine protection plan. A Doberman wins Best in Show at Westminster.
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Olympics Security Sparks Sovereignty Concerns
- U.S. ICE agents' presence at the Milano-Cortina Olympics has sparked political debate and street protests in Italy.
- Officials insist operations stay within U.S. diplomatic premises, but concerns about sovereignty persist.
Rafah Closure Hampers Medical Evacuations
- The Rafah crossing reopened for some patients but closed again amid coordination issues with WHO and ongoing violence.
- Israeli strikes and tank shelling continued, complicating medical evacuations.
Probe Targets Minister With Epstein Ties
- British police opened a criminal probe into allegations a former cabinet minister leaked government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Peter Mendelsohn denies wrongdoing and stepped down from the House of Lords amid scrutiny.