Multiple News Events Unfold Globally
Several significant events unfolded across the globe on February 5, 2026, ranging from violent attacks in Nigeria to the search for a missing woman in Arizona and recognition for a secretly filmed Iranian movie.
In Nigeria, more than 160 people were killed in a single attack suspected to be carried out by Islamist militants, according to NPR. The attack raises questions about who controls the region as Nigeria battles multiple security crises.
Meanwhile, in Tucson, Arizona, the search continued for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. According to NPR News, Nancy Guthrie was last seen near her home on Saturday evening. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released an emotional video calling for her safe return. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed the media on Tuesday, as investigators worked to piece together the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
On a different note, a film shot covertly in Iran, "The Friend's House is Here," won a jury award for ensemble cast at the Sundance Film Festival, NPR reported. The film, directed by Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz, faced numerous challenges during production, set against the backdrop of the Iran-Israel war and recent street protests. The film portrays Tehran's vibrant underground culture, showcasing street concerts and art galleries despite government crackdowns.
Also, a documentary filmmaker, Julia Loktev, documented the lives of Russian journalists in "My Undesirable Friends: Part I – Last Air in Moscow." According to NPR, Loktev began filming in Moscow in the fall of 2021, months before Russia's full-scale war in Ukraine. The film profiles journalists, including Ksenia Mironova, who have been labeled as "foreign agents" by the Kremlin.
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