A series of breaking news events unfolded on February 11 and 12, 2026, including a school shooting in British Columbia, a biathlete's cheating confession, a teenager's heroic rescue at sea, and layoffs at a game development studio.
In British Columbia, Canada, authorities identified 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge school mass shooting, according to Euronews. The attack, which occurred a few hours prior, resulted in the deaths of eight people, including the shooter, and injured over 25 others. Van Rootselaar was found dead from a self-inflicted injury. Police indicated he had a history of mental health issues.
Elsewhere, Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid's ex-girlfriend responded to his cheating confession made during a live television interview after he won a bronze medal at the Olympics, as reported by Sky News. His ex-girlfriend stated his actions were "hard to forgive." Laegreid later apologized to his ex-girlfriend and to his countryman Johan-Olav Botn, who won the gold medal in the men's 20km individual biathlon race.
In a display of extraordinary bravery, 13-year-old Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers to shore and then ran an additional 2 kilometers to get help after his family was swept out to sea in Western Australia, according to Sky News. The audio of his emergency call has been released by authorities. Appelbee, along with his mother, brother, and sister, were on an inflatable kayak and paddleboards when they encountered difficulties.
In other news, the developer of the multiplayer shooter "Highguard," Wildlight Entertainment, reportedly laid off "most" of its staff just over two weeks after the game's launch, according to The Verge. The company, which included developers who had worked on games like Apex Legends and Call of Duty, announced it was parting ways with a number of its employees.
Finally, a traditional swordsmith in Japan is seeing renewed interest in the centuries-old art of katana making, according to Euronews. Akihira Kawasaki, a 57-year-old swordsmith in Saitama Prefecture, is experiencing a surge in interest from a new generation of fans, driven by popular culture, including anime and video games. Despite this resurgence, the profession faces challenges, including an aging workforce and a demanding five-year apprenticeship.
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