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📅February 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Global headlines dominated by shootings in New Zealand, Canada, and Australia protests; ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza, Iraq; natural disasters in Colombia, India; Olympics updates and diplomatic visits.
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Christchurch Shooting Update in New Zealand

Latest developments follow a shocking mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, drawing international attention. Authorities are investigating the incident amid community grief.Source 1 Details on casualties and motives remain under review.

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Deadly Shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada

A mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, killed eight people, devastating the community. Students won't return to the site; investigations continue with autopsies ongoing.Source 7 Prime Minister Mark Carney attended a vigil.Source 7

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Protests Erupt During Israeli President Herzog's Australia Visit

Clashes between police and pro-Palestinian protesters occurred in Sydney during President Isaac Herzog's visit to honor Bondi Beach massacre victims. Demonstrators demand Herzog's arrest and police resignations amid accusations of excessive force.Source 1 Pepper spray and arrests reported.Source 1

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Severe Floods Trigger Humanitarian Crisis in Colombia

Deadly flooding in northern Colombia has forced states of emergency and displaced thousands. Rescue efforts ongoing as the disaster worsens.Source 1 Humanitarian aid is urgently needed.

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Russian Drone Strike Kills 15 in Dnipro, Ukraine

A Russian drone hit a minibus carrying mineworkers in Dnipro, killing at least 15 and injuring seven. Escalation coincides with Munich Security Conference discussions on aid.Source 2Source 5 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for EU action against Russia's shadow fleet.Source 5

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Israel Partially Reopens Rafah Crossing to Gaza

Israel allows 150 people to exit Gaza and 50 to enter daily via Rafah Crossing, closed since May 2024. Move eases blockade amid ongoing Gaza war.Source 2 Israeli airstrike also hit Gaza City.Source 2

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Explosion at Illegal Coal Mine Kills 25 in India

At least 25 dead in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills from an explosion at an illegal coal mine. Rescue operations face challenges in the region.Source 2

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Nigeria Kills Senior Boko Haram Commander

Nigerian forces eliminated Abu Khalid, Boko Haram's deputy leader, and ten fighters in Borno State raid. US to deploy 200 soldiers for training against insurgents.Source 2

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US VP JD Vance Visits Armenia for Peace Talks

JD Vance met PM Nikol Pashinyan to advance Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement on Nagorno-Karabakh. US-Armenia nuclear deal worth up to $9B also reached.Source 2

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Canada Wins Medals at Milan Cortina Olympics

Canada secures bronze in men's speedskating 500m and advances in women's hockey semifinals. Marie-Philip Poulin ties Olympic goals record upon return from injury.Source 9Source 13 Day 8 highlights include curling tensions.Source 9

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Massive Anti-Iran Regime Protest at Munich Conference

Up to 200,000 rallied against Iran's theocratic regime, supporting exiled crown prince. Trump deploys extra aircraft carrier; Reza Pahlavi urges regime change.Source 5

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Iraqi Airstrikes Target ISIS Hideouts

Iraqi F-16s killed four militants near Hatra; separate IS suicide bombing in Al-Qa'im injures officers. Ongoing insurgency efforts reported.Source 2