Friday, February 13, 2026

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Court rules Palestine Action unlawful

The High Court in London ruled on Friday that the government's proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful and disproportionate, and ministers said they would appeal.

Court rules Palestine Action unlawful
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Trump revokes EPA endangerment finding

President Donald Trump revoked the EPA's Endangerment Finding that classified greenhouse gases as harmful under the Clean Air Act, drawing international criticism and vows of legal challenge.

Trump revokes EPA endangerment finding
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Merz calls for European defence

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference on Friday, warned the US could not go it alone, urged stronger European defence and disclosed talks with Macron on nuclear deterrence.

Merz calls for European defence
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Medinsky to lead Geneva talks

The Kremlin said trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine would take place in Geneva on Feb. 17–18, with Kremlin adviser Vladimir Medinsky leading Russia's delegation.

Medinsky to lead Geneva talks
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Goldman lawyer quits over Epstein

Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer Kathy Ruemmler resigned after newly released Jeffrey Epstein files showed she accepted gifts and maintained ties with the convicted financier.

Goldman lawyer quits over Epstein
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Europe seeks defence, economic independence

European leaders and commentators urged bolstering defence and economic autonomy from the United States, promoting "Buy European" to reduce dependence amid concerns about President Trump.

Europe seeks defence, economic independence
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US moves carrier toward Iran

The US ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, from the Caribbean to the Middle East to increase pressure on Iran, joining USS Abraham Lincoln.

US moves carrier toward Iran
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Tariffs hit US consumers hard

A New York Federal Reserve study found U.S. consumers bore about 90% of President Trump’s tariffs, and reports said he considered rolling back steel and aluminum duties, an aide denied.

Tariffs hit US consumers hard
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US inflation eases; yields fall

U.S. consumer inflation eased to 2.4% in January, weaker than expected, and Treasury yields fell as markets priced softer inflation ahead of the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge.

US inflation eases; yields fall
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Plant diets add three years

A study in Science Advances found five plant-rich dietary patterns were associated with up to three extra years of life even among people genetically predisposed to shorter lifespans.

Plant diets add three years
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS

SpaceX on Friday launched a Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral that placed Crew Dragon Freedom into orbit carrying four astronauts, including French astronaut Sophie Adenot, to the ISS.

SpaceX launches crew to ISS
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French Alps avalanche kills three

Two Britons were among three skiers killed on Friday when an avalanche struck off-piste terrain near Val d'Isère in the French Alps, authorities said.

French Alps avalanche kills three
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Klæbo tops winter Olympic golds

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won the Olympic 10-kilometre freestyle in Milan, earning his eighth career Olympic gold and becoming the most-decorated winter Olympian.

Klæbo tops winter Olympic golds
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Roy quits Berlinale, cites Wenders

Author Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlinale, saying she canceled her attendance after jury president Wim Wenders refused to comment on Gaza and urged cinema to "stay out of politics."

Roy quits Berlinale, cites Wenders
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Soundtrack praised, film faces criticism

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights opened in cinemas on Feb. 13, drawing praise for Charli XCX’s soundtrack but criticism for anachronistic costumes, sexualized scenes and casting.

Soundtrack praised, film faces criticism
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Shaidorov wins; Malinin finishes eighth

Ilia Malinin, the U.S. favorite in men's figure skating, fell multiple times and finished eighth at the Winter Olympics in Milan‑Cortina, where Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov won gold.

Shaidorov wins; Malinin finishes eighth
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Guardiola, Itoje denounce Ratcliffe remark

Pep Guardiola and England captain Maro Itoje condemned Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s claim that the UK had been “colonised by immigrants,” calling the remark wrong, demeaning and “ridiculous.”

Guardiola, Itoje denounce Ratcliffe remark
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Nine arrested over Louvre fraud

French police arrested nine people over a suspected €10 million ticket‑fraud scheme at the Louvre in Paris, including two museum employees, prosecutors said.

Nine arrested over Louvre fraud
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Deutsche Bahn offers voluntary bodycams

Deutsche Bahn said it would equip customer-facing staff with voluntary bodycams after a train attendant's killing in Rhineland-Palatinate, a move unions called insufficient.

Deutsche Bahn offers voluntary bodycams
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Health secretary admits snorting cocaine

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on a podcast he once snorted cocaine from toilet seats, drawing renewed attention amid a department leadership overhaul.

Health secretary admits snorting cocaine
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Spielberg donates $25,000 to family

Steven Spielberg donated $25,000 to a crowdfunding campaign for James Van Der Beek’s widow and six children after the actor died of cancer on Feb. 11 at 48.

Spielberg donates $25,000 to family
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