Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl half-time show with a performance entirely in Spanish, while a controversial AI-generated video depicting an Indian official shooting at Muslims sparked outrage, and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse demanded justice through a Super Bowl advertisement. These events, along with the news that the world's largest pencil maker accused Costa Rica of misusing a donated factory, dominated headlines on Sunday, February 9, 2026.
Bad Bunny's performance, a "love letter to his native Puerto Rico," featured guest appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from celebrities like Pedro Pascal and Cardi B, according to BBC World. The show culminated in a message of pride and unity. However, the performance drew criticism from former US President Donald Trump, who called it "terrible," according to BBC World.
Simultaneously, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse renewed their calls for the release of government records tied to the disgraced financier's sex-trafficking network, placing an advertisement during the Super Bowl, as reported by Al Jazeera. The advertisement, released by the group World Without Exploitation, demanded the disclosure of all remaining files related to Epstein.
Adding to the day's controversies, an AI-generated video shared by India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam state, depicting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shooting at an image of Muslim men, ignited widespread condemnation. The 17-second clip, titled "point blank shot," was quickly removed from social media after public outrage and criticism from opposition politicians, according to Al Jazeera. Assam is home to over 12 million Muslims.
In other news, Faber-Castell, the world's largest pencil maker, accused the Costa Rican government of misusing an old factory it had donated for humanitarian purposes, according to The Guardian. The German manufacturer stated it was unaware its facility was being used to detain asylum seekers deported by the Trump administration.
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