Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says
A U.S. judge says President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027.
Day: February 12, 2026
Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative
Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
Chile earthquake LIVE: South American country rocked by huge 6.2 tremor
The tremor was recorded some 30 kilometres from the coast.
How a party balloon sparked a feud between the FAA and Pentagon and shut down a city’s airspace
The sudden and unprecedented Tuesday closure of El Paso’s airspace stemmed from border officials firing a high-energy laser at what they believed to be a cartel drone, according to reports. But, it turned out to be something considerably more innocuous…
Waldorf Astoria owners planning to sell iconic NYC hotel months after it reopened
The firm bought the hotel for $1.95 billion and spent an additional $2 billion on construction, bringing the total to more than $4 billion
Israeli authorities charge a reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified information to bet on military operations on Polymarket (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Israeli authorities charge a reservist and a civilian for allegedly using classified information to bet on military operations on Polymarket — Civilian and reservist charged with security offences, bribery and obstr…
Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year
Residents in Beijing watched a traditional molten iron fireworks performance as part of celebrations leading up to the Lunar New Year.
Prince Harry tells families battling social media giants in court over their children’s deaths: ‘You’ve already saved thousands of lives’
Address to bereaved families comes as landmark court case gets underway in Los Angeles
Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Federal officials have announced an end to an immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths
‘Madness’: Ukrainians furious over Olympian ban for memorial helmet
Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics over his helmet honouring killed athletes.