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Tensions Rise as Cuba, Iran Talk; Epstein Haunts UK; Olympics Hit by Virus

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Finland and Canada Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Match Postponed Due to Norovirus Outbreak

A women's ice hockey match between Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Rho, Italy, was postponed on Thursday due to a norovirus outbreak within the Team Finland camp, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The preliminary match was scheduled to take place on February 5, 2026, but was delayed following consultations with medical professionals. The rearranged match is now scheduled for February 12 in the Rho Arena, a temporary venue built specifically for ice hockey, Sky News reported.

In other news, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of potential military escalation in the Middle East ahead of talks between Iran and the United States in Oman on Friday. Speaking in Doha on Thursday, Merz stated that fears of a new conflict had characterized his talks during his trip to the Gulf region, Al Jazeera reported.

Meanwhile, in Cuba, President Miguel Díaz-Canel indicated a willingness to engage in talks with the United States "without pressure," following months of threats from the Trump administration, The Guardian reported. The announcement comes amid a deepening economic crisis on the island.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed regret over appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US after documents revealed Mandelson's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, including sharing sensitive information and receiving payments linked to Epstein, Al Jazeera reported. Police are currently investigating the matter.

Separately, in Poland, authorities detained five individuals in connection with a cigarette smuggling operation from Belarus that utilized weather balloons, Euronews reported. The suspects, including Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Polish nationals, face charges related to organized crime, violations of air traffic regulations, and supporting aggression against Ukraine. They could face between nine months and 12 years in prison if convicted. The smuggling operation caused millions in tax losses and disrupted air traffic, according to authorities.

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