A wave of tragedies and developments dominated the news on February 16, 2026, with reports of violence, loss, and legal proceedings emerging from multiple global locations. From a surge in disappearances in Mexico to a drone attack in Sudan and the death of a celebrated actor, the day presented a complex picture of the world.
In Mexico, the number of missing or disappeared individuals surged by 200% over the past decade, with over 130,000 people currently unaccounted for, according to The Guardian. One such case is that of Ángel Montenegro, a 31-year-old construction worker who disappeared in August 2022. Demonstrations demanding justice for the missing, including the 43 students from Ayotzinapa, continue to take place.
Meanwhile, a drone attack on a market in the central Sudanese region of Kordofan resulted in at least 28 fatalities and dozens of injuries, as reported by Al Jazeera. The attack, which occurred in the al-Safiya market in the town of Sodari, was carried out by drones, according to Emergency Lawyers, a group tracking violence against civilians.
The world of entertainment mourned the loss of Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, known for his roles in "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." Duvall, who was 95 years old, passed away, his wife announced in a Facebook post, as reported by Al Jazeera. "For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented," Luciana Duvall said in a statement.
In other news, a family in Iran was reportedly forced to pay for the bullet that killed their son during recent protests, according to Sky News. Nasrin, whose nephew Hooman was killed, shared the painful details, stating, "They had to pay for the bullet that killed their son." The 37-year-old had joined demonstrations against the regime in Lahijan.
Finally, a man was charged with terrorism-related offenses for plotting an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024, Sky News reported. The singer canceled her three Eras tour dates in the city shortly before the planned performances. The now 21-year-old was arrested shortly before the concert was due to begin.
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