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Multiple crises and events unfolded across the globe on Monday, February 9, 2026, including escalating tensions in Ukraine, protests in Australia, and concerns over immigration in Chile and human rights in Hong Kong.
In Ukraine, at least five people died in Russian drone and missile strikes overnight, according to Euronews. The attacks hit homes in Kharkiv, Odesa, and the Donetsk region, with more casualties and damage reported. A woman and her 10-year-old child were among the victims when their home was destroyed in the Kharkiv region.
Meanwhile, in Australia, police reportedly used pepper spray and tear gas on protesters demonstrating against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as reported by Sky News. The protests occurred after an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, following a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney's Bondi Beach in December that killed at least 15 people.
In other international news, the UK Foreign Secretary stated that the 20-year jail term handed down to pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai by a Hong Kong court was "tantamount to a life sentence," as reported by Sky News. The 78-year-old media tycoon and British citizen was found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of publishing seditious materials in December. Lai was arrested in August 2020 after China imposed a national security law following massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
Across the globe, in Chile, concerns arose over President-elect Jose Antonio Kast's immigration agenda, particularly in the northern Arica y Parinacota region, which serves as a migration route from Bolivia and Peru, according to Al Jazeera. Kast had warned irregular immigrants to leave the country voluntarily.
Finally, TechCrunch announced that nominations for the Startup Battlefield 200, a global startup pitch competition, were officially open. Early-stage founders were encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding and gain global exposure.
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