Bangladesh's Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a majority victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising, while Team GB celebrated its first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the UAE is leveraging AI to streamline government services, according to reports from multiple news sources on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The BNP, led by prime ministerial candidate Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in exile, won a two-thirds majority, paving the way for a new government following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to Sky News. Meanwhile, in Italy, Matt Weston secured gold in the men's singles skeleton competition, marking Team GB's first medal at the Milano Cortina Games. The 28-year-old athlete, a world and European champion, posted a track record in his third run, extending his lead.
In other news, the United Arab Emirates is employing artificial intelligence to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate public services, as highlighted at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Mohammed Bin Taliah, Chief of Government Services of the United Arab Emirates Government, told Euronews that the summit served as a platform for global dialogue on AI implementation.
However, the news was not all positive. Sky News reported that Iranian doctor Yaser Rahmani-Rad was arrested and detained after accusing the country's security forces of arresting injured protesters inside hospitals. Additionally, European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef expressed his respect for the International Olympic Committee's decision to disqualify a Ukrainian skeleton racer over his helmet design, while also acknowledging the difficult situation Ukraine is facing, as reported by Euronews. Micallef stated, "Ukraine is going through a very tough time... But the decision by the IOC is one I respect."
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