February 13, 2026

US House Passes SAVE America Act Mandating Voter ID and Citizenship Proof

The US House has passed the SAVE America Act, demanding voters show proof of citizenship and photo ID. The bill faces tough opposition in the Senate amid fierce debate on voter fraud and rights.

February 13, 2026

Tony Blair Institute urges more North Sea oil, delays UK clean energy goals; experts hit back

The Tony Blair Institute calls for expanding North Sea oil and gas despite climate concerns. It opposes the UK’s 2030 decarbonisation targets, favoring fossil fuels to power AI centers. Experts criticize the report for ignoring cheaper renewable energy and calls to scrap windfall tax on energy giants amid soaring profits.

February 13, 2026

Food Firms Tell EU: Don’t Ban 'Sausage' and 'Burger' for Veggie Products

More than a dozen food companies, including Quorn, warn the EU against banning terms like 'sausage' and 'burger' for plant-based foods. They say the ban will confuse shoppers and harm innovation. The decision awaits a vote on March 5.

February 13, 2026

Eight Killed, Including Students and Family in Tumbler Ridge Shootings, Canada

Eight people died in shootings at a school and a home in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, including students and family members. Twenty-seven others were injured in this small town of 3,000 residents.

February 13, 2026

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel Near Nagasaki, Raising Strains with Beijing

Japan captured a Chinese fishing boat off Nagasaki for fleeing inspection orders. This marks the first seizure since 2022 and may worsen ties with China amid Taiwan tensions.

February 13, 2026

Rajasthan Health Minister's Remarks on Right to Health Act Trigger Assembly Protest

Rajasthan Health Minister’s comments questioning the need for the Right to Health Act caused chaos in the Assembly. Opposition and health groups demand rule framing to activate the 2023 law.

February 13, 2026

Indiana Lawmaker Slams Purdue for Hiring Foreign Software Engineer on H-1B Visa

Indiana Republican Andrew Ireland criticized Purdue University for hiring a foreign software engineer on an H-1B visa with a $149,000 salary. He questioned why a US graduate couldn’t fill the role. This is not his first protest against Purdue’s use of H-1B visas in tech and marketing jobs.

February 13, 2026

Anthropic Raises $30 Billion, Valued at $380 Billion, Doubling in Five Months

AI firm Anthropic has raised $30 billion, boosting its value to $380 billion in just five months. Led by GIC and Coatue, the company outpaces rivals with fast revenue growth and new AI tools. It plans to break even by 2028, ahead of OpenAI’s timeline.

February 13, 2026

Genocide in Gaza Still Ongoing, Say Amnesty and B’Tselem Amid Israeli Attacks

Four months after a war-stopping deal, Israeli attacks and harsh restrictions keep Gaza in crisis. Amnesty International and B’Tselem warn genocide continues as Palestinians face growing dangers.

February 13, 2026

Aberdeen Sees Sunshine After 21 Days of Clouds, Ending Longest Sunless Spell Since 1957

After 21 days without sun, Aberdeen finally glimpsed sunshine on Thursday, marking a record sunless streak's end. Heavy rain and snow continue across Scotland with cold Arctic air on the way.