Tamil Nadu's CM announced ₹5,000 cash transfers to 1.31 crore women ahead of 2026 elections, citing welfare and electoral timing.

Two U.S. Navy ships collided during a Caribbean refueling operation, injuring two sailors.

One year after RFK Jr. became HHS secretary, his rollbacks of vaccine guidelines, dismissal of scientists, and termination of key health data programs have eroded public trust in federal health agencies.

Jessie Diggins won bronze in the women’s 10K cross-country at the Milan Cortina Games, securing her third straight Olympic medal despite injury.

Chase Elliott won the Daytona Duel, earning a Daytona 500 spot with a close victory over Carson Hocevar.

UK Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald resigned Feb. 12, 2026, amid a political crisis over PM Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador.

Virginia Supreme Court upholds adoption of Afghan orphan by U.S. Marine couple, rejecting family challenges.

A 15-year-old, Kian Moulton, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham in January 2025.

Two Nigerian fighters for Russia were killed in Ukraine in November 2025; Ukrainian intelligence confirms increasing use of African recruits, including Kenyans, amid concerns over forced recruitment.

Viola Davis to receive NAACP Chairman's Award on Feb. 28, 2026, for her advocacy and impact.