Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 12:57
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
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Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 12:24
The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series.
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Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 12:24
The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series.
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US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 10:42
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.
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Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 10:04
It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
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US House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 09:41
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.
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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 09:00
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 08:29
The father of six starred in multiple popular shows and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues.
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Police identify 18-year-old as suspect in Tumbler Ridge shooting

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 08:04
Six people were killed and at least 25 others were injured at a school, and two others were found dead at a nearby home.
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Trump tells Netanyahu Iran nuclear talks must continue

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 07:25
The US President said "nothing definitive" was agreed during the meeting between the two leaders at the White House on Wednesday as nuclear talks intensify.
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Sapporo Orders Removal of All Buildings at Former Safari Park

Japan Society News - February 12, 2026 - 07:10
Sapporo City is set to begin procedures as early as February 12th to issue a demolition order requiring the removal of all buildings at North Safari Sapporo, which closed in September 2025 over illegal construction issues, after more than 30 unauthorized structures were found to remain on the site in Minami Ward, Hokkaido. (News On Japan)
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Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 07:00
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
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Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 07:00
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
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Powerful cyclone kills at least 31 as it tears through Madagascar port

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 03:48
Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.
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Sony’s Bold Move to Sell TV Business

Japan Business News - February 12, 2026 - 03:44
Sony is considering spinning off its television business, long symbolized by its BRAVIA brand, in a move that could mark a decisive step away from consumer electronics and toward a new identity centered on entertainment and intellectual property. (News On Japan)
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'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 03:39
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.
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Self-Made Puffy Stickers Drive Unexpected Glue Shortages

Japan Business News - February 12, 2026 - 02:58
A popular household adhesive known as “Bond” is disappearing from store shelves across Japan, with the shortage linked to a continuing boom in a trendy type of sticker that has become especially popular among younger consumers. (News On Japan)
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Water Supply Disruptions Continue in Hakone

Japan Society News - February 12, 2026 - 02:25
A renewed water outage struck Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture after supplies briefly resumed on February 11th morning, with authorities reinstating water restrictions from 9 p.m. as frozen pipes and low reservoir levels linked to an intense cold wave continued to disrupt supply across the region. (News On Japan)
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Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 02:21
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
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Lyse Doucet: In Tehran, rallies for Iran's revolution overshadowed by discontent and defiance

BBC World News - February 12, 2026 - 02:21
The BBC visits the Iranian capital for the first time since authorities used unprecedented force to put down protests last month.
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