An Islamist party made history in Bangladesh, while a curling scandal rocked the Olympic ice in Italy, and European leaders pushed for increased sovereignty amid strained relations with the United States. Meanwhile, former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene warned the MAGA base about the potential political fallout from the release of the Epstein files, and new research revealed key threats to species in Costa Rica.
In Bangladesh, an Islamist party became the main opposition for the first time in the country's history, according to NPR Politics. Jamaat-e-Islami's 11-party alliance won 77 of 300 seats in last week's polls, challenging the old dynastic political system. This shift comes despite persistent concerns about the party's policies on women, as reported by NPR Politics.
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, a curling scandal unfolded. During a Canada vs. Sweden match, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy cursed out his Swedish opponent, Oskar Eriksson, in a hot mic moment streamed live to fans, as reported by NPR News. The incident, which followed Canada's 8-6 victory, challenged "the spirit of curling" and raised questions about the sport's future.
European Union leaders, as reported by Time, are advocating for increased European sovereignty amid strained relations with the United States. German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated, "We want to cut through knots, we want to find solutions always with the goal of strengthening Europe's sovereignty and making Europe strong." Klingbeil referenced President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, which led to threats of tariffs against European countries who opposed his efforts.
Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene warned the MAGA base about the potential repercussions of their response to the release of the Epstein files. According to Time, Greene stated, "All of you MAGA influencers and the rest mocking the seriousness of women who were trafficked and raped as teenagers and young women look like cult fools." She added that such behavior could negatively impact Republican votes in the midterms.
Finally, new research revealed the biggest threats driving species toward extinction in northern San José, Costa Rica. Led by Newcastle University, the study found that addressing habitat loss and degradation holds the greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the area, according to Phys.org.
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