Brussels, Belgium, February 13, 2026 – After a deadlock lasting over 600 days, negotiators from seven parties in Brussels reached a coalition agreement on Thursday night, according to Euronews. This agreement comes after the June 2024 elections failed to produce a clear winner, leaving the autonomous Brussels-Capital region in a political and financial crisis.
Meanwhile, in the realm of technology, the fusion energy startup Helion announced on Friday that its Polaris prototype reactor had reached 150 million degrees Celsius, as reported by TechCrunch. This milestone brings the company three-quarters of the way toward its goal for a commercial fusion power plant. Helion is also using deuterium-tritium fuel, making it the first fusion company to do so, according to CEO David Kirtley. "We were able to see the fusion power output increase dramatically as expected in the form of heat," Kirtley said.
Also in the tech sector, Rivian's 2025 revenue grew by 8%, driven primarily by its software and services, TechCrunch reported. The company's total revenue reached $5.38 billion, up from $4.97 billion the previous year. While automotive revenue fell to $3.8 billion, software and services revenue more than tripled to $1.55 billion, largely due to a joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
In the transportation sector, Tenways launched its new CGO Compact electric bike in Europe, The Verge reported. The bike is designed to fit into tight spaces, with a handlebar that twists and pedals that fold to lay flat.
Finally, in space exploration, a subscale version of China's Long March 10 rocket successfully launched and executed a perfect ocean landing, Ars Technica reported. This development signals China's rapid progress in reusable launch technology.
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