A federal grand jury in Washington refused to bring criminal charges against six Democratic lawmakers. They were accused of calling on the military not to obey "illegal orders."
Captain of the container ship NewNew Polar Bear, Wang Wenguo, pleaded not guilty in the case of damage to underwater infrastructure between Finland and Estonia. A Hong Kong court is considering charges of criminal damage caused by the ship's anchor.
A mass shooting occurred in the town of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, resulting in 10 deaths and 25 injuries. The incident began at a school and continued in a residential building.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Russian troop losses as of February 11. In one day, 820 occupiers, five tanks, and 59 artillery systems were eliminated.
The head of US intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is winding down the activities of a group that monitored foreign interference. The decision is explained by the desire to reduce the "politicization" of intelligence and reallocate resources to combat real threats.
Global oil prices are rising due to the escalating geopolitical situation around Iran, which negates the impact of increased US inventories. The US is considering seizing tankers with Iranian oil and deploying an aircraft carrier group.
The price of gold rose by 0. 3% to $5,038.66 per ounce after weak retail sales data in the US. This strengthened market expectations for a loosening of the Fed's monetary policy.
The federal ICE agency is stepping up measures against activists who harass agents during operations. The number of criminal cases for interfering with law enforcement has sharply increased.
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey underwater drone, which mimics a parasitic fish to move stealthily by attaching itself to vessels. It can carry torpedoes, sabotage modules, or micro-drones for reconnaissance.
In Nigeria, on February 3, 2024, an armed group killed 21 people in the town of Doma, Katsina State. This happened after the termination of a non-aggression pact concluded by the community with criminals last September.
According to declassified FBI files, Donald Trump stated in 2006 that "everyone" knew about Jeffrey Epstein's behavior. This testimony contradicts his previous statements of not knowing about the financier's crimes.
The office of US Vice President J. D. Vance deleted a post about the 1915 "Armenian genocide," calling it a technical staff error. This happened after Vance's visit to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex in Yerevan.
Paramount Global has introduced a special fee of 25 cents per share for Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders. This is done to compensate for delays due to antitrust reviews and to increase the attractiveness of the deal.
Four bodies, including three children, were found under the rubble of a destroyed building in Bohodukhiv. The cause was a night attack by a Russian drone, which also caused a fire.
US and Iran diplomatic efforts have reached a stalemate, despite positive statements from leaders. The lack of clear agreements and new provocations from Tehran increase the likelihood of American airstrikes.
The company "Ukrainian Armored Vehicles" develops new versions of "Novator" armored vehicles in one month. This became possible due to simplified procedures and the reliability of the basic platform.
Boeing plans to increase 737 aircraft production to 63 units per month, preparing a new assembly line and hiring staff. This is expected to ensure stable growth in production rates to restore the company's financial health.
On the night of February 11, Russia's Volgograd region was attacked by drones, causing a fire at an industrial enterprise and damage to the residential sector. The governor confirmed the raid on infrastructure facilities, noting no casualties.
A 54-year-old Greek Air Force colonel was detained in Athens for selling classified military data and NATO documents to Chinese intelligence. The officer pleaded guilty, explaining his actions as being under pressure from foreign intelligence services.
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker stated the need to make energy costs the top priority of the EU leaders' summit. High energy tariffs threaten the competitiveness of the industrial sector.
Senator Aída Quilcué has disappeared in Colombia, her car found empty. Law enforcement has launched a large-scale operation to find the politician.
As a result of a Russian strike on Bohodukhiv, an entire family died: two one-year-old boys, a two-year-old girl, and a 34-year-old man. A 74-year-old woman was injured.
The European Parliament has approved the resumption of a trade agreement with the United States, which was suspended due to tariff threats over Greenland. The agreement will be valid for 24 months, provides for the abolition of EU tariffs on US industrial goods and a 15% US rate on most EU goods.
Russian troops struck Bohodukhiv with a drone, destroying a house and causing a fire. Children and a man are being searched for under the rubble, a pregnant woman was injured.
The US has deployed Patriot air defense systems on mobile trucks at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for more agile position changes. This decision allows US forces to respond more quickly to potential Iranian attacks, despite ongoing negotiations in Oman.
In Tirana, anti-government protests escalated into clashes with police, injuring dozens of people. The cause of the discontent was a corruption scandal involving the Deputy Prime Minister.
The Russian army attacked an infrastructure facility in Zaporizhzhia with a drone, causing a large-scale fire. More than 11,000 subscribers in two districts of the city were left without electricity.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, providing for economic and security cooperation. The document paves the way for expanding American influence in the South Caucasus and strengthening regional stability.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the elimination of 980 Russian military personnel and the destruction of 33 artillery systems over the past day. The total combat losses of Russian troops have exceeded 1.24 million people.
In Bulgaria, police are investigating the deaths of six people in the Balkan Mountains, found within a week. The case is linked to a non-governmental organization and is being considered as a mass murder or ritual suicide.
