Deadly conflicts, legal challenges, and international crises dominated the news on Monday, February 9, 2026. From drone strikes in Sudan to a perplexing murder case in France and an energy crisis in Cuba, several significant events unfolded across the globe.
In Sudan, the United Nations reported that fatal drone strikes on civilians continued in the Kordofan region, which has become the latest front line in the nearly three-year conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Addressing the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk painted a grim picture of the ongoing violence. (Source 1)
Meanwhile, in France, prosecutors faced a challenging murder case. DNA found on a gun matched both identical twins, Samuel and Jeremy Y, who were on trial for a double gang murder in September 2020 and several attempted murders the following month. Authorities were struggling to determine which twin pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Tidiane B. (Source 2)
Across the Atlantic, the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its second week. The 84-year-old grandmother was last seen by her family on January 31st, and the search continued with a purported deadline looming. (Source 4)
In Iran, security forces launched a campaign to arrest figures within the country's reformist movement, according to reports. This action widened a crackdown on dissent following violent nationwide protests that resulted in thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of detentions. (Source 3)
Finally, Cuba grappled with a severe energy crisis due to a United States-imposed oil blockade. The crisis led to rolling blackouts, strained hospitals, and the grounding of jets. Cuban aviation authorities notified international airlines that jet fuel was running out, and refueling services would be suspended for a month. Air Canada announced it was suspending its service to the island as a result. This situation followed an executive order signed last month by President Donald Trump, announcing tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba. (Source 5)
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