Current events: 2024-02-03

[Wikipedia Current Events]

Armed conflicts and attacks

• Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
    • A Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd, Russia, is attacked by Ukrainian long-range drones, causing a large fire and disrupting operations. Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov says the attack was repelled by air defences. (Kyiv Post)

Disasters and accidents

• Chile declares a state of emergency as wildfires kill at least 19 people across the country. Multiple fires are reported in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. (AP)

Politics and elections

• 2024 United States presidential election
  • 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries
    • The 2024 South Carolina Democratic presidential primary is held. (NBC News)
• 2024 Northern Ireland Executive Formation
  • Michelle O'Neill becomes the First Minister of Northern Ireland, marking the first time that the position is held by an Irish nationalist. (BBC News)

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