International An era-defining election for the country where Gen Z toppled an autocrat After years of authoritarian rule, there is hope that this election in Bangladesh will put the country on a path to democracy.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
International ‘Unprecedented’ spate of toxic mushroom illnesses jar California After state sees four deaths and 40 hospitalizations, public health officials and foraging experts urge cautionA wet winter in California has produced a surge of wild fungi – a shroom boom that would typically have foragers cheering. But among the chanterelles and porcinis, a much more dangerous fungus called the death cap – also known as the Amanita phalloides – is causing alarm.The state health department reports that, between late […] todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
International Children’s vocabulary shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, says Susie Dent Exclusive: Countdown lexicographer urges families to read, talk and play word games to help language developmentChildren’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, according to the lexicographer Susie Dent, who is urging families to read, talk and play word games to boost language development.The Countdown star’s warning comes as the government prepares to issue its first advice to parents on how to manage screen use in under-fives, […] todayFebruary 12, 2026
International UN calls on Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine energy sites – Europe live Hundreds of thousands Ukrainians without power, heat and water after strikes targeting energy infrastructure The United Nations has called on Russia to stop its attacks on Ukraine’s energy sites, which have plunged entire cities into darkness in the coldest winter of the four-year war.Moscow has stepped up strikes on Ukraine’s power and heating infrastructure, and conducted another nationwide attack on energy facilities overnight that killed two people, AFP reported.The relentless […] todayFebruary 12, 2026
International Barbados PM Mia Mottley sweeps back into power in third election victory Opposition leader ousted as Barbados Labour party wins all 30 seats in assemblyThe prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, has won her third election victory, with her Barbados Labour party sweeping all seats in the House of Assembly, state TV reported.Mottley’s BLP won all 30 seats available, unseating the opposition leader, Ralph Thorne, after the prime minister – who has built one of the strongest global profiles of any Caribbean […] todayFebruary 12, 2026
International Ukraine skeleton athlete at Winter Olympics disqualified over helmet IOC bans Vladyslav Heraskevych for repeatedly wearing helmet that depicts Ukrainian athletes killed in war with Russia.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
International Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN UN report reveals five foiled ISIL assassination plots against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 12, 2026
Local Gifts, deception and the illusion of love and loyalty: A valentine’s season reflection By Dr. Emmanuel Acquah-Sam As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is easy to be dazzled by flowers, chocolates, apparels, footwears, and invitation to grand parties. Yet history and scripture repeatedly remind us that gifts, gestures, and outward displays of affection do not always reflect genuine love, loyalty, or intention. Considering Robert Greene’s story of the Duke […] The post Gifts, deception and the illusion of love and loyalty: A valentine’s season […] todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
Local Growth slows to 4.2% in November as industry drags Ghana’s economic growth moderated in November 2025, with weaker industry performance offsetting continued strength in services, according to provisional data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) shows the economy expanded 4.2 percent year-on-year in November, down from 7.1 percent in the same month last year. The index rose […] The post Growth slows to 4.2% in November as industry drags appeared first on […] todayFebruary 12, 2026 1
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