New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory against Afghanistan in their ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup group stage match in Chennai, India, on February 8, 2026, while also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran. Meanwhile, Portugal held the second round of its presidential election on Sunday, and severe storms continued to batter Spain and Portugal, forcing thousands to evacuate.
New Zealand's victory over Afghanistan marked the beginning of their T20 World Cup campaign, with Tim Seifert playing a key role in the win, according to Al Jazeera. The match took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win was particularly significant, as a loss to Afghanistan in the 2024 tournament had led to New Zealand's early exit.
The upcoming meeting between Trump and Netanyahu will focus on discussions with Iran regarding its nuclear program, as reported by Euronews. Netanyahu's office stated that he believes "that all negotiations must include limiting the ballistic missiles, and ending support for the Iranian axis." This meeting follows indirect nuclear talks held between Iranian and US officials in Muscat, Oman, on Friday, as noted by Sky News. The US has also increased its naval presence near Iran.
Portugal's presidential election runoff saw voters choosing between Socialist candidate António José Seguro and far-right populist André Ventura, as reported by Euronews. The election took place amidst severe weather conditions that have impacted the country.
Storms continued to cause significant disruption in Spain and Portugal, with thousands forced to evacuate their homes, according to Sky News. A man in Portugal died after his car was swept away by floodwaters, and a second body was found in Malaga.
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