<p>Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 a.m. GMT/ 6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect or on Media Express.</p>
<h3>TOP STORIES</h3>
<h3>GLOBAL</h3>
<h3>ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA</h3>
<p>Preparations underway for full reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing, officials say</p>
<p>JERUSALEM/CAIRO Feb 1 (Reuters) - Preparations to reopen Gaza’s main border crossing in Rafah were underway on Sunday though it was uncertain any Palestinians would pass through it before the day’s end, Israeli and Palestinian officials said.</p>
<h3>IRAN-CRISIS-KHAMENEI</h3>
<p>Tehran warns of regional conflict if US attacks Iran</p>
<p>DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that if the U.S. attacked Iran it would become a regional conflict, state media reported on Sunday, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.</p>
<h3>U.S.</h3>
<h3>USA-CONGRESS-TEXAS-HOUSE</h3>
<p>Democrat Menefee wins Texas special election for US House seat</p>
<p>WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas special election for the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday, the Associated Press reported, a result that will narrow Republicans’ already slender majority in the chamber.</p>
<h3>USA-TRUMP-USA</h3>
<p>Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid</p>
<p>DETROIT, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Saturday ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his five-year-old son, Liam Conejo Ramos, whom immigration officers detained during a Minnesota raid.</p>
<h3>BUSINESS</h3>
<h3>BYD-CHINA</h3>
<p>China’s BYD vehicle sales fall for fifth month in a row</p>
<p>BEIJING/HONG KONG, Feb 1 (Reuters) - BYD’s (002594.SZ), opens new tab vehicle sales fell by 30.1% in January from a year earlier, the fifth straight month of decline, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker navigates external uncertainties and tough competition at home.</p>
<h3>INDIA-BUDGET-APPLE</h3>
<p>India hands Apple a win by letting foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers</p>
<p>NEW DELHI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - India’s government on Sunday handed a major win to Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab by allowing foreign companies to freely provide machines to their contract manufacturers set up in certain areas for five years, without fearing any tax risk.</p>
<h3>SPORTS</h3>
<h3>OLYMPICS-2028-WASSERMAN</h3>
<p>Olympics-LA 2028 Games chief Wasserman apologises for Maxwell emails, denies Epstein ties</p>
<p>MILAN, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chief Casey Wasserman has apologised for communicating with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell more than 20 years ago, after the publication of a series of personal e-mails between the two.</p>
<h3>OLYMPICS-2026-OPENING-BOY</h3>
<p>Olympics-Boy forced off bus in snow to play a role in Milano Cortina opening ceremony</p>
<p>MILAN, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A child who was forced off a bus in the snow in northern Italy for not having the full fare will play a part in the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday, his mother said.</p>
<h3>UPCOMING</h3>
<h3>SPORTS</h3>
<h3>ALPINE-SKIING/MEN (PIX)</h3>
<p>FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Men’s Downhill</p>
<p>Alpine ski World Cup opening with Men’s Downhill in Crans-Montana.</p>
<p>1 Feb 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT</p>
<h3>FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/TEAMS-ARRIVAL (TV)</h3>
<p>The Patriots and Seahawks arrive for Super Bowl LX</p>
<p>The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks arrive in San Jose, California ahead of Super Bowl LX.</p>
<p>1 Feb 23:30 ET / 23:30 GMT</p>
<h3>OLYMPICS-2026/VALENTINES DAY (TV)</h3>
<p>Olympics - Love on ice: Valentine’s Day in the Olympic bubble</p>
<p>Valentine’s Day lands right in the middle of the Winter Olympics, when athletes are juggling peak physical stress and the emotional intensity of competing on the biggest stage. Married ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates, as well as hockey player Hilary Knight and para Nordic skiers Aaron Pike and Oksana Masters discuss how they intend to celebrate in the pressure-packed Olympic environment.</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>
<h3>BUSINESS / ECONOMICS</h3>
<h3>COLOMBIA-ECONOMY/</h3>
<p>Colombia to update fiscal targets</p>
<p>Colombia’s finance ministry will give its start-of-the -year update on fiscal targets and may change expectations for growth, inflation and deficit figures.</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>
<h3>CHINA-URUGUAY/ (TV)</h3>
<p>Uruguay’s President to Visit China from February 1 to 7</p>
<p>At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi will pay a state visit to China from Feb. 1 to 7. China is Uruguay’s largest trading partner and export destination for products including beef, soy and wool. The Mercosur nation belongs to a small group of countries that regularly have trade surpluses with China.</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>
<h3>REVVITY-RESULTS/</h3>
<p>Revvity Q4 Results</p>
<p>Medical equipment maker Revvity will report fourth quarter results on Monday before markets open. Investors will focus on the fiscal 2026 forecast update, quarterly performance of China diagnostics market and demand for its products and services used in drug research.</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>
<h3>ARGENTINA-TAX/REVENUE</h3>
<p>Argentina Tax Revenue</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>
<h3>SINGAPORE-AIRSHOW/ (PIX) (TV)</h3>
<p>Singapore Airshow: Boeing, Airbus, Comac, space and defense on display</p>
<p>The tenth Singapore Airshow is expected to feature intense competition as Boeing and Airbus vie for attention alongside China’s COMAC, which is promoting its C919 jets. Fresh aircraft orders are anticipated, while next-generation space and defense firms showcase their technologies amid rising global tensions.</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>
<h3>CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE</h3>
<h3>NORWAY-SECURITY/ (TV)</h3>
<p>Kallas, Sikorski, NATO deputy chief and Norway foreign minister speak at conference</p>
<p>Security conference in Oslo. Speakers include: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.</p>
<p>2 Feb</p>

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<p>Reuters provides a schedule of top stories and upcoming coverage, including preparations for the reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing, Iran's warning of regional conflict if attacked by the U.S., and the election of Democrat Christian Menefee to the U.S. House. Business news highlights include a 30.1% drop in BYD vehicle sales and India's support for Apple in foreign funding for manufacturers. Upcoming events include the Alpine Ski World Cup and the Super Bowl LX arrivals. Colombia will update fiscal targets, and Uruguay's President will visit China.</p>

- The top stories for Reuters as of February 1 include preparations to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing and Iran's warning of regional conflict if attacked by the U.S.  
- The U.S. saw notable events such as Democrat Christian Menefee winning a Texas special election and a judge ordering the release of a father and son detained during an ICE raid.  
- Upcoming coverage includes Colombia updating its fiscal targets and Uruguay's president visiting China.

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