A remote Canadian community is reeling from a devastating mass shooting, while across the globe, a landmark once deemed "ugly" has been granted historic protection in London, and Bangladesh held its first election since the ousting of its former leader. These are among the top stories making headlines on February 12, 2026.
The community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, is grappling with the aftermath of a mass shooting, described as one of the deadliest in Canada's recent history, according to NPR Politics. Details about the shooting, including the number of victims and the circumstances surrounding the event, were not immediately available.
Meanwhile, London's Southbank Centre, once criticized as Britain's "ugliest building," has been designated a protected historic monument. The Brutalist structure, now beloved by symphony-goers and skateboarders alike, gained its new status on February 12, 2026, according to NPR Politics.
In Bangladesh, the country held its first election since the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. One prominent figure, who had previously fought against Hasina's government, found herself competing against a man she once defended, as reported by NPR Politics.
In other news, a study revealed that young caregivers in England are falling behind their peers by the end of primary school. The research, a collaboration between Anglia Ruskin University, City, St George's, and the University of London, found that these children are 35% less likely to reach the expected standard for reading, writing, and math, according to Phys.org.
Also making news, the Hin Nam No National Protected Area in Laos was designated as the fourth UNESCO World Heritage site in the country. The area, formed from an ocean floor during the Paleozoic era, features jagged karst peaks and ridges, according to Nature News. Australian archaeologist Daniel Davenport described the landscape as "stunningly beautiful," though also challenging to navigate, particularly during the wet season.
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