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Explosions Rock Iran, Protests Erupt in Europe, and Fighting Intensifies in Ukraine
Two explosions were reported in Iran on Saturday, January 31, 2026, resulting in multiple casualties, while protests against U.S. policies flared in Europe, and fighting continued in Ukraine.
In Iran, one blast occurred at the southern port of Bandar Abbas, killing a four-year-old girl and injuring 14 others, according to local media reports. A second explosion, over 1,000 kilometers away in Ahvaz, resulted in four fatalities, local officials stated. Local media attributed both incidents to gas explosions. Israel has denied any involvement in the blasts, Sky News reported.
Meanwhile, in Europe, hundreds of protesters gathered in Milan, Italy, to demonstrate against the deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics. The demonstrators congregated in Piazza XXV Aprile, a square commemorating Italy's liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945. Sky News noted that the protests echoed anti-ICE demonstrations in the U.S., with participants blowing whistles and singing Bruce Springsteen songs.
Simultaneously, in Copenhagen, Denmark, hundreds of Danish veterans held a silent protest outside the U.S. Embassy. According to Euronews, the protest was triggered by comments from the Trump administration that downplayed their combat contributions and threats to take control of Greenland. The veterans, many of whom fought alongside U.S. troops, began their demonstration at Copenhagen's Kastellet fortress, a historic site.
On the Eastern European front, fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continued. On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Russian attacks on Ukraine resulted in one death and seven injuries in the Dnipropetrovsk region, according to the country's emergency service, Al Jazeera reported. High-rise buildings, homes, shops, and cafes sustained damage. Shelling in the Zaporizhia region wounded another person and destroyed three residential buildings and 12 homes. At least two people were reported dead in the Donetsk region.
In other news related to international relations, Venezuela's government announced a significant overhaul of its petroleum sector, easing state control and opening the door for private firms to invest in the country, Al Jazeera reported. This move follows earlier statements by then-U.S. President Donald Trump expressing interest in Venezuela's substantial oil reserves. The changes could pave the way for U.S. oil giants to return to Venezuela with significant investments.
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