Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 12th of February, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Canadian police have identified the suspect behind the deadly rampage in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who died by suicide at the scene. Investigators confirmed that Van Rootselaar, a former student who had transitioned to female, killed her mother and stepbrother at their home before attacking the school, leaving nine people dead (including Van Rootselaar) and dozens injured. While a specific motive remains under investigation, authorities noted the suspect had a history of police contact regarding mental health concerns, as Prime Minister Mark Carney led national tributes to the community.
A White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ended without a definitive agreement on how to proceed with Iran. While Mr Trump insisted that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran must continue to test the viability of a deal, Mr Netanyahu emphasised Israel’s security red lines, reportedly pushing for a harder stance on ballistic missiles. During the visit, the Israeli leader also formally signed his country into President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ initiative for Gaza, a move seen as an attempt to align strategic priorities ahead of further talks.
Italy has formally declined to join President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, with Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani citing constitutional constraints that prevent Rome from signing the charter. The decision aligns Italy with other major Western powers-including the UK, France, and Germany-who have opted out of the new international body established to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and global conflict resolution. Despite refusing membership, Rome confirmed it remains committed to independent humanitarian efforts in the Middle East, whilst the U.S. administration prepares for the board's first leader-level meeting in Washington on 19 February.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have held closed-door talks in Ankara, signalling a continued thaw in relations between the historic rivals. The leaders discussed complex disputes regarding maritime borders in the Aegean and migration management, with Mr Erdoğan describing the territorial issues as difficult but solvable within the framework of international law. The summit concluded with a mutual reaffirmation of ‘good neighbourliness’ and a commitment to maintain open communication channels, despite ongoing military tensions over island sovereignty.
Voters in Bangladesh have headed to the polls for a watershed election that marks a decisive attempt to transition from revolutionary upheaval to democratic stability. With the former ruling Awami League absent from the ballot, The contest pits two coalitions led by former allies, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist Jamaat‑e‑Islami, with opinion polls giving an edge to the BNP. The election also serves as a de facto referendum on the ‘July Charter’, a package of constitutional reforms designed to dismantle authoritarian structures and redefine the nation's geopolitical alignment in South Asia.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled ...
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become the country's next prime minister on Monday. The ...
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime ca...
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become the country's next prime minister on Monday. The 56-year-old pledged to spread power beyond Westminster, revive neglected communities and counter the rise of Reform UK.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
Apple is closing in on Nvidia's position as the world's most valuable publicly traded company, as investors increasingly bet the iPhone maker can turn artificial intelligence into sustained earnings growth.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on all Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations.
The U.S. military announced that it has completed a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets under U.S. President Donald Trump's orders. The operation targeted command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance sites across multiple locations.
The half-time interval during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is expected to be extended to around 30 minutes to accommodate the tournament’s first-ever major half-time concert.
Nineteen years ago, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, Lionel Messi posed for a charity photo shoot with a five-month-old baby he had never met. On Sunday, that baby, Lamine Yamal, will face Messi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final as Spain take on Argentina. A full-circle football story.
The U.S. military said it completed a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Iran responded by launching strikes at U.S. bases in neighbouring countries.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday as Türkiye stepped up efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia.
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become the country's next prime minister on Monday. The 56-year-old pledged to spread power beyond Westminster, revive neglected communities and counter the rise of Reform UK.
Japan's parliament has approved changes to the Imperial House Law aimed at addressing the shrinking size of the imperial family while preserving the country's centuries-old male-only succession system.
SpaceX's Starship rocket aborted its 13th flight test just seconds before liftoff in Texas on Thursday after some of its 33 engines failed to start. CEO Elon Musk said the company is likely to make another launch attempt early next week.
At least 20 children and one adult have been killed after a school bus carrying pupils on a study trip crashed in eastern Uganda. Dozens of other passengers were injured when the vehicle reportedly lost control and overturned.
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