Portugal Approves Social Media Ban for Under-16s TEC News February 13, 2026 Under the new law, solo access to networks like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook is reserved for those 16 and older.
France: Retailleau Announces Candidacy for 2027 Presidential Election TEC News / AFP February 13, 2026 The leader of the Republicans warns that a “multicultural society becomes a multi-conflict society.”
U.S. Repeals Climate “Endangerment Finding” TEC News February 13, 2026 The Trump administration has formally discarded the legal premise that greenhouse gases jeopardize public health.
Pentagon Orders Second Aircraft Carrier to the Middle East TEC News / AFP February 13, 2026 Redirected from the Caribbean, the USS Gerald R. Ford joins the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf.
“The Nobel Big Shot”: Former Norwegian PM Facing Corruption Probe Over Links to Epstein TEC News / AFP February 12, 2026 After the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, Thorbjørn Jagland is now formally suspected of aggravated corruption.
NATO Balances New Arctic Strategy with Support for Ukraine TEC News February 12, 2026 Secretary General Mark Rutte insists the alliance is strong enough “to do both.”
AfD Raises Alarm Over Violence Against German Railway Workers TEC News February 12, 2026 Statistics show that 45% of the suspected attackers on rail staff do not have a German passport.
“Helmet of Remembrance”: Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Disqualified at Winter Olympics TEC News February 12, 2026 According to the International Olympic Committee the athlete’s helmet violated the ban on political messaging at the games.
Isaac Herzog in Melbourne: Anti-Jewish Hate Is “Frightening” TEC News / AFP February 12, 2026 The Israeli head of state wrapped up his visit to Australia on Thursday.
UK School Stabbing: 13-year-old Charged with Attempted Murder TEC News February 12, 2026 The teenager that attacked two young boys was heard shouting “Allahu Akbar” according to reports.
