Bangladesh dynastic heir defeats Islamist challengers in post-uprising election – Financial Times

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CBP Officer Charged for Allegedly Harboring Girlfriend, Niece

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Lead: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor, Andres Wilkinson, 52, has been federally charged after authorities allege he harbored a woman in Laredo, Texas, who had overstayed a temporary visa and is now in the United States unlawfully. The Justice Department says Wilkinson provided housing, financial support and vehicle access while traveling through … Read more

2026 Winter Olympics live updates: Milan–Cortina, Feb 12 (Day 6)

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Lead On Feb 12, Day 6 of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, competitions continued across venues in northern Italy with live coverage from NBC Olympics and official results maintained by the International Olympic Committee. Official results for the Games are listed as the IOC’s 2026 Official Results (powered by Deloitte) with timing and results … Read more

Japan seizes Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing

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Lead: Japanese authorities say they seized a Chinese fishing vessel in Japan’s exclusive economic zone off Nagasaki Prefecture on Thursday after the boat failed to stop for an inspection, and the captain was arrested. Eleven people were aboard, and the captain is reported to be a 47-year-old Chinese national. The fisheries agency described the boat … Read more

Will the NFL take action against Steve Tisch? – NBC Sports

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Lead Giants co-owner Steve Tisch has come under renewed scrutiny after published emails connecting him to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced, prompting questions about whether the NFL will discipline an owner. Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the matter at a Super Bowl press conference, saying the league would review the material but offering few specifics. The Athletic’s reporting … Read more

Israel accuses two of using military secrets to place Polymarket bets – NPR

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Lead: Israeli prosecutors in Tel Aviv announced on Thursday that two people — a civilian and a military reservist — have been indicted on suspicion of using classified military information to place wagers on the crypto-based prediction market Polymarket. The charges, which include bribery and obstruction of justice, follow multiple arrests connected to alleged Polymarket … Read more

When Amazon badly needed a ride, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket delivered

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On Thursday from French Guiana, Europe’s Ariane 6 boosted 32 Amazon Leo production satellites into orbit in a single stack, using an extended payload shroud to accommodate the load. Arianespace reported the combined payload weighed about 20 metric tons (roughly 44,000 pounds), a mass close to the Ariane 64 configuration’s near-maximum lift capability. The flight … Read more

Goldman’s Top Lawyer Departs Amid Revelations About Her Ties to Epstein

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Lead On Feb. 12, 2026, Kathryn Ruemmler resigned as general counsel of Goldman Sachs after the Justice Department released documents that tied her to a years-long personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosures — emails, texts and photographs — contradicted earlier descriptions by Ruemmler and Goldman that the connection had been strictly professional. Goldman’s chief … Read more

Asian Stocks Slip as AI-Driven Tech Selloff Ripples from Wall Street

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February 12, 2026 at 10:40 PM UTC (updated Feb. 13, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC) — Asian equities retreated from record territory on Friday after a US technology selloff tied to fresh concerns about artificial-intelligence exposure. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.8%, marking its first decline in six sessions, and market breadth showed roughly two … Read more

NYC Officials Rehoist Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal

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Lead On Feb. 12, 2026, a group of New York City elected officials and several hundred supporters returned the Pride flag to the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan after it had been removed earlier in the week by federal personnel. The removal followed Department of the Interior guidance on the display of “non-agency” flags at … Read more