A man accused of shooting a high-ranking Russian military official was arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia, while Italian police used tear gas on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue, and Japan's prime minister is set to seize more power, according to exit polls. These events unfolded on Sunday, February 8, 2026, and in the days leading up to it.
Russian authorities announced the arrest of Lyubomir Korba, a Russian national, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in connection with the shooting of Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev. Korba was extradited after fleeing the scene of the attack, which occurred in Moscow on February 6, according to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and state-run TASS news agency.
Meanwhile, in Italy, police clashed with protesters near a Winter Olympics venue in Milan. Officers deployed tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators who threw firecrackers, smoke bombs, and bottles. The incident occurred after a group of approximately 100 protesters broke away from a larger demonstration of an estimated 10,000 people, who were protesting housing costs and the environmental impact of the Games, as reported by Sky News.
In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is poised to consolidate her power following an election. Exit polls predicted her coalition would secure a large majority in the lower house, with NHK forecasting between 302 and 366 of the 465 seats. Takaichi, who called a rare winter snap election, had pledged to step down if she did not secure a majority.
In other news, Donald Trump signed a proclamation to increase US imports of Argentinian beef, a move that sparked controversy. A White House official said in October that Trump would make such a move, evoking fury from the nations cattle ranchers. Economists have said the attempt to lower costs for US consumers will likely have little impact on prices.
Finally, in Canada, a separatist push for Alberta to join the US has sparked concern. Meetings between unelected Albertans and US officials have been branded treasonous by some, according to The Guardian. First Nations protesters and allies gathered outside the legislature to oppose the Rally for Alberta Independence in Edmonton on May 3, 2025.
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