February 11, 2026

Residents Oppose Rising Road Height on Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Warn of Flood Risk

Residents object to higher road level on Rajiv Gandhi Salai after recent blacktopping without cold milling. They report steep slopes, difficult traffic, joint jolts, and flood threats from poor drainage.

February 11, 2026

Trump Admin Removes Rainbow Flag From Stonewall Monument, Sparking Outrage

The Trump administration removed the rainbow Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument in New York, seen as a key site for gay rights. Officials call it an ‘act of erasure’ against the LGBTQ community. Plans are underway to raise another Pride flag soon.

February 11, 2026

Israel Plans to Expand Control Over West Bank, Stirring Global Opposition

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to increase control in the West Bank. This includes making it easier for settlers to take Palestinian land. The move faces global criticism, especially from the US. Debate grows on whether Prime Minister Netanyahu will push ahead and if violence could flare up again.

February 11, 2026

Palestine Calls on Powerful Partners to Halt Israel’s West Bank Annexation Moves

Palestine's UN envoy urges global allies to stop Israel’s moves to annex the West Bank. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemns these actions as illegal and fueling violence.

February 11, 2026

Gray Wolf Arrives in Los Angeles County After Over 100 Years

A three-year-old gray wolf named BEY03F entered Los Angeles County, the first in over a century. Tracked by GPS, she traveled hundreds of miles across California in search of a mate.

February 11, 2026

Florida Executes Ronald Palmer Heath in First 2026 Death Penalty Case

Ronald Palmer Heath was executed in Florida for a 1989 murder. He was the state's first execution of 2026, under Governor Ron DeSantis's record-breaking death penalty initiative.

February 11, 2026

US FDA Rejects Review of Moderna’s New mRNA Flu Vaccine Application

US FDA will not review Moderna’s request to license a new mRNA flu vaccine despite previous approval to proceed. This decision may slow down new flu vaccine development and change approval norms.

February 11, 2026

English Secondary Schools Lose 100+ Hours Weekly Managing Smartphone Rules, Study Finds

Smartphone rules in English secondary schools drain staff time, taking over 100 hours a week. Both strict and lenient policies cost valuable teaching hours, say experts.

February 11, 2026

England Wants Special Inclusion Bases in Secondary Schools to Support Neurodiverse Pupils

England's secondary schools must have special inclusion bases for neurodiverse and special needs children, says the government. This is part of a £3.7bn plan to improve support with new school spaces and better facilities, backed by £700m for school repairs.

February 11, 2026

UK Committee Demands End to Gaps in Franchise Business Policing After Scandals

A UK parliamentary committee says the government must fix unsafe gaps in policing franchise businesses. This follows scandals involving Vodafone and McDonald's franchisees. They call for new laws and tougher oversight to protect workers and small businesses.