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Feb 12, 2026 17:00

The Independent

Feb 12, 2026 16:54
Nancy, the 84-year-old mother of Today show star Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for nearly two weeks
Feb 12, 2026 16:41
The teenagers had planned the attack through social media
Feb 12, 2026 16:31
The health secretary made the remarks during a recent episode of ‘This Past Weekend’ in which they discussed their shared history of drug addiction
Feb 12, 2026 16:20
The amendment was approved without public hearings and amid concerns from opponents
Feb 12, 2026 16:10
Chikungunya cannot spread from person to person, but it can cause severe joint pain, head and muscle aches, fatigue, and other symptoms in those who do become infected
Feb 12, 2026 16:06
Zelensky thanked the UK for a ‘new and timely air defence package’ worth £500 million ahead of the conference
Feb 12, 2026 15:56
Noem was at the southern border in California Thursday to tout the Trump administration’s drug-seizure efforts
Feb 12, 2026 15:46
Top immigration officials appear to contradict Stephen Miller’s claim that initial statements were ‘based on reports from CBP on the ground’
Feb 12, 2026 15:41
Lufthansa criticized the walkouts as disproportionate but said it expects to offer a largely normal flight program on Friday
Feb 12, 2026 15:40
This is the first election in the country since a Gen Z-driven uprising in 2024 led to the ousting of long-time premier Sheikh Hasina
Feb 12, 2026 15:38
Among those killed are 12-year-olds Abel Mwansa Jr. and Kylie Smith, according to their families
Feb 12, 2026 15:17
His comments came as the search for Nancy Guthrie entered its 12th day

CNBC

Feb 12, 2026 16:52
A year after Trump's tariffs spooked manufacturers and customers, Chinese factories and ports were humming unfethered ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Feb 12, 2026 16:32
Wall Street is coming off a weak session for the major averages as traders assessed what the latest jobs report means for the interest rate outlook.
Feb 12, 2026 16:13
Shares of office real estate and logistics firms sank after the release of AI tools that could replicate their businesses — or eat into their profit margins.
Feb 12, 2026 15:52
The iPhone maker faces reported delays in its AI assistant and pressure from FTC chair Andrew Ferguson to look into possible political bias.
Feb 12, 2026 15:34
Cisco shares plunged 12% Thursday after the company issued lukewarm guidance as memory prices weigh on profit margins

New York Times

Feb 12, 2026 16:51
His song “The Distance,” released in 1996, became an anthem for the disaffected members of Generation X.
Feb 12, 2026 16:10
Kevin Taylor, who ran the School Safety Division, received cash, luxury hotel lodging and a helicopter ride for promising to help steer city contracts to a Florida businessman, prosecutors said.
Feb 12, 2026 15:55
The Environmental Protection Agency rejected the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being. It means the agency can no longer regulate them.
Feb 12, 2026 15:43
The police said they were seeking three men and one woman in connection with the shooting, which killed Christopher Redding, 16. Two other teenagers were injured.
Feb 12, 2026 15:29
The attack at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community in British Columbia has left families stunned and grief-stricken.
Feb 12, 2026 15:21
Hundreds of people attended a rally on Thursday to re-raise the flag, setting up a defiant response to the Trump administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
Feb 12, 2026 15:21
Mr. Trump’s attempted election takeover is already underway.

The Guardian

Feb 12, 2026 16:48
Ley to quit politics after Taylor wins leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Follow today’s news liveAngus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballotSussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her toGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSo far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated.One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning.It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive.I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:42
Civil rights inquiry will assess whether LA county fire department discriminated while responding to 2025 firesThe California department of justice has launched a civil rights investigation into whether Los Angeles county discriminated against the predominantly Black community of west Altadena when responding to last year’s Eaton fire.The investigation will assess whether the fire response resulted in a “disparate impact” on west Altadena based on race, age or disability. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:30
Scott Socha, whose company sued to claim trademark rights to Yosemite name, criticized by conservation groupsDonald Trump has nominated the hospitality executive Scott Socha – whose company once sued to claim trademark rights to the name “Yosemite National Park” – to lead the National Park Service.The nomination of an outsider with business ties to the agency he’d oversee comes at a pivotal moment for the service, which lost a quarter of its staff under Doge’s civil sector purge and which has been the subject of the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to erase mention of historical events from NPS sites that portray Americans in an unfavorable light, such as slavery. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:30
Ley said she would step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus TaylorAngus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballotFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a partyroom spill for the Liberal leadership, setting up a byelection for her seat of Farrer which could see the opposition’s parliamentary numbers dwindle further.Ley, the former opposition leader who lost the vote 34-17 to conservative challenger Angus Taylor, said her tenure had been “very tough” but she bore no ill will to colleagues who voted against her, and wished her successor good luck. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:02
Obama, who was president when this finding was made public, says Americans will be ‘less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change’ after Trump’s repeal of greenhouse gas regulationTrump’s EPA repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan kicked off his press conference today announcing that the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota has “yielded the successful results” they were looking to achieve.Homan also noted that Immigation and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not made any arrests at hospitals, elementary schools or churches. However, many people in the Twin Cities have told the Guardian that they’re fearful of federal immigration officers who patrol near these spots, and appear to make indiscriminate arrests throughout the region. The anxiety has resulted in parents keeping their children at home, and patients missing hospital appointments. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:01
Report by Tony Blair Institute urges government to drop some green policies amid criticism of decarbonisation goalTony Blair’s thinktank has accused Ed Miliband of driving up energy prices in his push to make Britain’s energy supply more environmentally friendly.The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) published a report on Friday criticising the government’s green policies and urging the energy secretary to drop some of them altogether, including almost completely decarbonising the electricity system by 2030. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:01
Exclusive: Manufacturers tell European Commission proposed ban would cause unnecessary confusionMore than a dozen food companies have urged the European Commission not to ban the use of words such as “sausage” and “burger” for non-meat products.Companies including Linda McCarney Foods, Quorn and THIS have signed a joint letter calling on commissioners to “let common sense prevail” ahead of a debate on the proposed ban, which they say would cause “unnecessary confusion” for customers “without helping anyone”. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:01
Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for billsA thinktank with close ties to Saudi Arabia and substantial funding from a Donald Trump ally needs to present a particularly robust analysis to earn the right to be listened to on the climate crisis. On that measure, Tony Blair’s latest report fails on almost every point.The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) received money from the Saudi government, has advised the United Arab Emirates petrostate, and counts as a main donor Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle, friend of Trump and advocate of AI. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 16:01
UK officials have seized almost 20m fake pills since 2021, many containing incorrect doses or toxic ingredientsMen have been warned against buying illegal erectile dysfunction pills online after nearly 20m pills – enough to fill two doubledecker buses – were seized in the last five years.The “stigma and embarrassment” of erectile dysfunction is being “exploited by criminals”, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 15:46
Video of suspect in Arizona spurs a surge of calls as the desert search near Tucson yields little evidenceThe FBI released new details about the masked perpetrator suspected in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, as investigators continue to review the more than 13,000 tips that have come in from the public.The male suspect, who was pictured in video footage captured from the 84-year-old’s home the night of her abduction, has an average build and is approximately 5’9”–5’10” tall, according to an FBI forensic analysis. He was seen with a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 15:30
UK charity warns against excessive academic pressure and suggests reducing the number of high-stakes testsExam stress at age 15 can increase the risk of depression and self-harm into early adulthood, research suggests.Academic pressure is known to have a detrimental impact on mood and overall wellbeing, but until now few studies had examined the long-term effects on mental health. Continue reading...
Feb 12, 2026 15:26
Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president’s visitFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say.Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage. Continue reading...

Google News

Feb 12, 2026 16:33
Nelson scores twice, United States pulls away from Latvia in Olympic opener  NHL.comU.S. men's hockey dominates Latvia in Olympic opener  ESPNTimo Meier scores twice as Switzerland opens the Olympics by shutting out France  TSNLatvian challenges negate two U.S. goals in Olympic opener  Sportsnet2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey: Top standouts from Latvia vs. USA  Daily Faceoff
Feb 12, 2026 15:49
Canada’s boreal forest shifting north, boosting carbon storage potential  play 103.7Satellite record shows boreal forests expanded 12% and shifted north since 1985  Phys.orgWhy boreal forests are expanding northward, scientists say  Yahoo News Canada
Feb 12, 2026 15:43
Binnington, Canada shut out Czechia in Olympic opener  NHL.comCanada’s first Olympic hockey win was a chemistry test  The Globe and MailCanada’s stars shine bright  IIHFCanada's offensive firepower on full display in dominant win over Czechia  TSNCanadian men's hockey team shuts out Czechia in Olympic opener  Sportsnet
Feb 12, 2026 15:27
'We warned nursery about abuser Vincent Chan - they dismissed us,' parents tell BBC  BBC‘Utterly wicked, perverse and depraved’: U.K. nursery worker jailed for sexually assaulting children  CTV NewsNursery worker in London sentenced to 18 years for abusing young children in his care  Toronto StarNursery paedophile used work iPad to record abuse of toddlers, court told  Yahoo News CanadaNursery paedophile Vincent Chan has left us in constant fear for our child, say parents  The Guardian
Feb 12, 2026 15:27
Military police 'rushed to judgment' before officer's suicide, watchdog finds  CBCView Full Coverage on Google News

BBC

Feb 12, 2026 16:21
Arsenal are four points clear at the top of the Premier League with 12 games to play - but will recent history repeat itself?
Feb 12, 2026 16:12
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
Feb 12, 2026 16:06
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
Feb 12, 2026 16:01
For many, the idea of soulmates still shapes how love is understood.
Feb 12, 2026 15:38
The 21-year-old Marine fell from a US battleship and was declared dead after a three-day search.
Feb 12, 2026 15:27
The parents of two children who say they warned nursery staff about Chan tell the BBC they felt ignored.

Al Jazeera

Feb 12, 2026 16:08
Trump administration rescinds 'endangerment finding' that serves as the legal bases to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

NY Times World

Feb 12, 2026 15:29
The attack at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community in British Columbia has left families stunned and grief-stricken.
Feb 12, 2026 15:18
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.