The United States accused China of conducting secret nuclear tests late last week, while in New Zealand, the Christchurch mosque shooter appealed to have his guilty plea overturned. Meanwhile, the Lebanese and Syrian governments reached a deal to repatriate approximately 300 Syrian inmates from Lebanese prisons, and the Trump administration was expected to eliminate the U.S. government's role in controlling greenhouse gas pollution. These events unfolded on February 11, 2026, alongside European 112 Day, which honored emergency responders.
The U.S. claim regarding China's nuclear tests was not immediately detailed, but the situation has raised international concerns. According to NPR, the U.S. government made the accusation, though specifics were not immediately released. The U.S. also suggested that China might be developing new nuclear warheads for its hypersonic weapons.
In New Zealand, the man serving a life sentence for the country's deadliest mass shooting requested that an appeals court throw out his guilty plea. The details of the appeal were not immediately available, but the case has drawn significant attention.
Simultaneously, the Lebanese and Syrian governments finalized an agreement to repatriate about 300 Syrian inmates held in Lebanese prisons. This move, as reported by Al Jazeera, could potentially improve relations between the two countries. The issue of Syrian prisoners in Lebanon had been a priority for Damascus since December 2024, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Also on February 11, 2026, the Trump administration was poised to revoke a key finding on climate change. Ars Technica reported that the administration was expected to eliminate the U.S. government's role in controlling greenhouse gas pollution by revoking a 17-year-old scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. This action would dismantle the legal basis for the Environmental Protection Agency to address climate change under the Clean Air Act.
Finally, February 11th was also European 112 Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the EU's emergency number. Euronews reported that the day honored the staff who respond to emergency calls. People in need of an ambulance, the fire brigade, or police can call 112 and receive help.
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