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Europe’s NATO Meeting: Shifting Roles and New Arctic Plans

February 12, 2026

European leaders met in Brussels to discuss how the United States is stepping back from its traditional leadership role in NATO. The U. S. defense chief, Pete Hegseth, did not attend the meeting, a rare omission that raised questions about America’s commitment to European security. He was replaced b

politics

Bangladesh’s Big Vote: A Fresh Start for the Nation

February 12, 2026

After weeks of protests that forced long‑time leader Sheikh Hasina to flee, Bangladesh went to the polls for its first election in years. The day was largely calm, giving voters a chance to test the country’s democratic promise after a period of political unrest. Around 47 % of eligible voters ha

politics

Kyrgyzstan’s Power Shift: A New Face in Security

February 12, 2026

The chair of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament stepped down on Thursday, and several people who had supported the former head of security were taken into custody. This move comes after President Sadyr Japarov decided to remove the former security chief, Kamchybek Tashiev, who had been a key ally of his. Th

entertainment

Germany Boosts Film Funding: A New Deal for Local Creators

February 12, 2026

The Berlin film community gathered in a packed theater to hear about the government’s fresh plan that will raise yearly support for movies and TV shows to €250 million. The proposal also introduces a new rule that forces streaming services and broadcasters to help pay for German and European product

politics

Virginia Wind Project May Raise Energy Bills

February 12, 2026

A court decision has cleared the way for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, even after a former administration tried to stop it over security concerns. The plan was approved by the state regulator in 2022 under a law that forces the main utility, Dominion Energy, to become carbon‑

entertainment

New Voices Rising: Pasifika Creatives Get a Big Boost

February 12, 2026

In a big step forward for Pasifika storytellers, five talented individuals have been picked for the 2026 PEAK Producer and Executive Fellowship. This program, backed by The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), is all about giving Pasifika creators the tools they need to shine in Hollywood. The fellows

politics

Italy's Bold Move to Block Migrant Boats: What's Really Going On?

February 12, 2026

Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr

health

Real‑World Studies Outshine Single‑Arm Trials for Cancer Survival

February 11, 2026

Experts from European oncology societies and regulatory bodies compared different study designs to see which gives the strongest evidence that a new cancer drug truly improves survival. They used a method called conjoint analysis to score how convincing each study type was under various conditions,

crypto

Ripple Teams With Aviva to Tokenize Funds, While XRP Stumbles Near $1. 30

February 11, 2026

Ripple has signed a deal with Aviva Investors, the investment arm of the UK insurer, to bring traditional funds onto its XRP Ledger. This marks Ripple’s first partnership with a European asset manager and could open the door for more institutional use of its blockchain. The ledger can issue tokenize

politics

Europe Needs Clear Rules to Build Better Defences

February 11, 2026

The European Union is racing to spend more on defence after Russia’s 2022 attack on Ukraine and a shift in U. S. support. But politicians are still unsure who should make the decisions, which risks wasting money and time. The EU’s new plans include a €150 billion loan for weapons, an industria