Armed conflicts and attacks

Two bombings outside electoral offices in Balochistan, Pakistan, ahead of tomorrow's general election, kill at least 30 people and injure dozens more. The Daesh claims responsibility for both attacks. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-bombing-baluchistan-killed-election-471783e425dcfc0e63c235da23c52a73-07/

Armed conflicts and attacks

Pakistan closes all border crossings with Afghanistan until further notice in response to the attacks. (Pajhwok)

• https://pajhwok.com/2024/02/08/pakistan-closes-crossing-points-with-afghanistan/

Armed conflicts and attacks

Russian forces launch a wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing at least five civilians and injuring 11 others, including two in Kyiv. (BBC News)

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68224416

Armed conflicts and attacks

Naranjal city councilwoman Diana Carnero is shot and killed by unknown gunmen immediately following a city council meeting. (El Universo)

• https://www.eluniverso.com/guayaquil/comunidad/quien-era-diana-carnero-la-concejal-de-naranjal-asesinada-nota/

Disasters and accidents

It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting until February 9. (Emol)

• https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2024/02/07/1120944/canciller-detalla-funeral-pinera.html