February 10, 2026

Trump Threatens to Block Detroit-Canada Gordie Howe Bridge Opening Over Ownership Demands

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of the $4.6 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada. He demands at least half ownership and full compensation for the US. The bridge, set to open in early 2026, aims to ease truck traffic but faces new political hurdles.

February 10, 2026

Aleppo's Road to Recovery: Syrians Start Returning Amid War Wreckage and Rebuilding Efforts

Thousands of Syrians are returning to Aleppo, despite the city’s war scars and harsh winters. The government has started repairs, but rebuilding remains tough. Residents hope the city can revive but warn it won’t be the same as before the conflict.

February 10, 2026

New African Video Game Lets Players Reclaim Looted Treasures from Museums

Relooted is an exciting African-futurist heist game where players retrieve stolen African artefacts from Western museums using brains and agility, not violence. Created by South Africa's Nyamakop studio, the game raises awareness about artefact theft and cultural heritage.

February 10, 2026

English Heritage Installs Bonding Benches to Help Parents Fight Isolation at Famous Sites

English Heritage is launching bonding benches and family activities at popular historic sites like Stonehenge. The benches have sliders to signal if parents want to chat or enjoy quiet. These moves aim to ease parental loneliness and create community among visiting families.

February 10, 2026

US Cuts Tariffs on Bangladeshi Clothes, Expands Market Access in Trade Deal

The US will exempt some Bangladeshi clothes made with US materials from tariffs and reduce overall tariffs from 20% to 19%. Bangladesh will open markets to more American goods, strengthening trade ties between the two countries.

February 10, 2026

Trump Threatens to Block US-Canada Bridge Over Compensation Dispute

President Trump threatens to stop the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening until the US is 'fully compensated' by Canada. The bridge links Ontario and Michigan and is set to open in 2026.

February 10, 2026

Russia Blames Kyiv for Moscow Attack on Top Military Officer Vladimir Alekseyev

A top Russian military general was shot in Moscow and critically wounded. Russia says Kyiv ordered the attack. The suspect was arrested in Dubai and sent back to Russia.

February 10, 2026

Gold Drops 1% to $5,016.56 Amid Dollar Rise and Fed Watch

Gold prices fell 1% to $5,016.56 per ounce as the US dollar gained strength. Investors await key US jobs and inflation data this week for signs on Federal Reserve policies.

February 10, 2026

China Launches Humanoid Robot Rentals for $145 to Dance and Entertain at Events

Botshare, a Chinese platform, rents humanoid robots for 999 yuan ($145) to perform dances and shows at parties. The service runs 90-minute sessions with an engineer on hand. Currently available in cities like Shanghai, this new robot-as-a-service aims to bring bots from factory floors to dance floors.

February 10, 2026

Medieval Tunnel Found Under 5,000-Year-Old Pagan Burial Site in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany found a narrow medieval tunnel beneath an ancient pagan burial site. The tunnel, dating to the late Middle Ages, lies under Neolithic graves 5,000 years old. This rare overlap reveals medieval builders dug beneath ancient graves, possibly for hiding or ritual use.