Several significant events unfolded across the globe on February 2, 2026, ranging from international border reopenings and security operations to health concerns and political disputes.
Gaza's Rafah border crossing, a vital entry point to Egypt, reopened for limited traffic on Monday, approximately two years after its closure, according to Al Jazeera. The reopening of Gaza’s only border passage that does not lead to Israel, was stipulated under the United States brokered ceasefire that halted the war between Israel and Hamas in October, serving as a crucial passage for humanitarian supplies and medical evacuations.
In Pakistan, security forces killed at least 145 fighters in Balochistan following a series of coordinated gun and bomb attacks on Saturday that resulted in the deaths of 31 civilians, including five women, and 17 security personnel, Al Jazeera reported. The announcement of the security operation's outcome came on Sunday.
Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Sky News reported that four Britons died within four months after holidaying in Cape Verde. Law firm Irwin Mitchell, representing the families, stated that the deceased individuals – Elena Walsh from Birmingham, Mark Ashley from Bedfordshire, Karen Pooley from Gloucestershire, and a 56-year-old man – contracted severe gastric illnesses while staying in the West African country. The law firm is investigating their deaths, as well as the illnesses of more than 1,500 other people who fell ill after visiting Cape Verde.
In the United States, President Donald Trump announced plans to close the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for two years, sparking controversy, according to Sky News. Trump stated the building was "dilapidated," but critics allege the closure is a deflection from cancellations that followed his decision to rename the memorial to JFK. The national cultural center, opened in 1971 as a "living memorial" to President John F. Kennedy, has faced backlash from Kennedy family members and others following Trump's decision in December.
In Australia, New South Wales police announced an investigation into the handling of domestic violence allegations against the accused Lake Cargelligo shooter, The Guardian reported.
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