The Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, claimed victory Friday in the first elections held since the previous government was toppled in a student-led revolution in 2024, according to NPR Politics. Final results have yet to be announced by the Election Commission. Elsewhere, Britain's High Court ruled that the government's decision to outlaw the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of a deep rift between Europe and the United States. In the U.S., the Trump administration's repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) endangerment finding dominated headlines, and President Donald Trump faced another setback in his efforts.
The BNP's claimed victory in Bangladesh followed elections held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, as reported by NPR Politics. The Election Commission is expected to release the final results in the coming days. The election marked a significant moment for the country after the 2024 revolution.
In London, Britain's High Court found the government's ban on Palestine Action illegal, but the ban remains in place pending another hearing while the government prepares an appeal, according to NPR News. Judges Victoria Sharp and Jonathan were involved in the ruling. Protesters had demonstrated outside the Old Bailey court in London, where activists were appearing in court.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the Munich Security Conference on Friday, warning of a "deep rift" between Europe and the United States, as reported by Time. Merz urged both sides to repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust in an era of great power rivalry. He acknowledged the flaws in the existing global order and emphasized the importance of NATO, stating, "being a part of the alliance is not only Europe's competitive advantage. It's also the United States competitive advantage."
The Trump administration's repeal of the EPA's endangerment finding, which underpins all of the EPA's climate rules, was a major development, according to Time. The administration framed this as a win for American industry, but the move is expected to result in marketplace confusion and lawsuits. Companies operating in the global market will continue to face regulatory pressure.
President Donald Trump faced another setback in his political endeavors, as reported by Vox. The article highlighted the president's ongoing efforts, noting that "a little over a year into his second presidency, President Donald Trump has yet to turn America into a pure, uncut authoritarian nightmare – but not for lack of trying."
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