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World
Mexico's Sheinbaum aims to send humanitarian aid to Cuba by Monday
MEXICO CITY, Feb 6 - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday that her government is aiming to send humanitarian aid, including food and other basic supplies, to Cuba by Monday.
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Football
Soccer-Arteta upbeat on Arsenal's title push but expects tough Sunderland challenge
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Arsenal have been plotting their Premier League title charge since before pre-season began, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as they prepare for a potentially pivotal clash against Sunderland that could extend their lead to nine points.
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India
Teen prodigy Suryavanshi smashes an amazing 175 as India win Under-19 World Cup final
Fourteen-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi hammered a stunning 175 from just 80 balls as India thumped England by 100 runs in the Under-19 ODI World Cup final in Harare on Friday.
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Nation
Anwar attends special screening of Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended a special preview screening of the epic historical film Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story on Friday (Feb 6) in support of his longtime friend, writer, producer and director Akbar Khan.
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World
Kites and victory cries fill Lahore skies as festival returns after long ban
LAHORE, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Extravagantly coloured kites dueled above Lahore and cries of victory rang out from rooftops on Friday, as the city celebrated the lifting of an 18-year ban on a spectacular three-day traditional Punjabi kite-flying festival.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Figure Skating-Canada's Schizas shrugs off music issue in team event skate
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Canadian figure skater Madeline Schizas said a problem with her music — and not nerves — was the reason why she did not immediately begin her performance at the Milano Cortina Olympics, insisting the interruption did not affect her skate.
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Technology
AI trade splinters as investors get more selective
(Updates to give better example in paragraph 3)
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World
British serial killer 'Suffolk Strangler' gets another life sentence for 1999 murder
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A British serial killer dubbed the "Suffolk Strangler" by the media after he killed five young women was on Friday sentenced for an earlier murder of a teenager committed over 25 years ago.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Skeleton-Where fear meets exhilaration at 85mph
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Skeleton may slightly trail luge and bobsleigh in the sliding sport speed rankings but with its athletes' heads skimming only centimetres from a tunnel of ice, it creates a mix of fear and exhilaration that becomes an instant drug for many.
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India
How China’s tech prowess could help it overtake India as ‘office of the world’
Beijing's ambition to move up the value chain could see it becoming a major exporter of digital services, AI to global high-end providers
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Nation
China a strategic partner in advancing sustainable, resilient development, says DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has viewed China not only as a major economic partner but also as a strategic collaborator in advancing sustainable and resilient development for the region, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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Nation
China-Malaysia trade hit US$191.66bil in 2025, says ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR: China–Malaysia trade hit US$191.66bil (RM756.6bil) in 2025, says Ouyang Yujing.
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World
Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, Iran's top diplomat says
MUSCAT/DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
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World
Norway's crown prince says he is looking after the family
OSLO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norway's Crown Prince Haakon said on Friday that the most important thing in recent days has been to look after his family at a difficult time.
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Hockey
Olympic-Ice hockey-NHL stars travel to Milano Cortina as league goes on break
MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The NHL's biggest stars began their long-awaited return to the Olympic stage on Friday, as players battled exhaustion to join their national teams at the Milano Cortina Games five days before the tournament begins.
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World
"A blessing": Hopeful Argentine farmers greet rain with relief, but still worried about risks to harvest
(This story has been refiled to correct picture captions)
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AseanPlus News
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Friday (Feb 6, 2026)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (Feb 6, 2026)
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Nation
Cops detain 24 undocumented migrants in Tumpat
KOTA BARU: Kelantan police foiled a smuggling attempt after detaining 24 undocumented migrants from Myanmar, China, Bangladesh and Afghanistan along the riverbank in Pasir Pekan Hulu, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat Thursday (Feb 5).
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Rugby
Rugby-Feyi-Waboso to miss England's Six Nations opener as Roebuck steps in
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham after pulling up with a leg injury in training, the Rugby Football Union said on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Man City brace for Liverpool challenge as Guardiola emphasises mental fortitude
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said mental strength separates elite players from the rest as his team prepares for a Premier League game against Liverpool, in what he described as one of the toughest away fixtures in football.
