This news bulletin from February 16th, 2026, covers a range of international stories, including the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, flooding in France, and ongoing nuclear talks with Iran. Other notable events include the eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano and the death of Dana Eden, co-creator of the show "Tehran," as reported by multiple news sources.

This news bulletin from February 16th, 2026, covers a range of international stories, including the anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death, flooding in France, and ongoing nuclear talks with Iran. Other notable events include the eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano and the death of Dana Eden, co-creator of the show "Tehran," as reported by multiple news sources.

Drawing from multiple news sources, it has been reported that two British skiers, Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy, died in an avalanche at the Val d'Isere ski resort in the French Alps, along with a French national. The tragedy occurred after a red avalanche warning, indicating "exceptional avalanche conditions" due to heavy snowfall, had been issued by Meteo-France the day prior, and an inquiry into the disaster has been launched.

Drawing from multiple news sources, it has been reported that two British skiers, Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy, died in an avalanche at the Val d'Isere ski resort in the French Alps, along with a French national. The tragedy occurred after a red avalanche warning, indicating "exceptional avalanche conditions" due to heavy snowfall, had been issued by Meteo-France the day prior, and an inquiry into the disaster has been launched.

Drawing from multiple news sources, a U.S. judge has ordered the National Park Service to restore an exhibit about enslaved people at a Philadelphia historical site where George Washington once lived. This ruling came after a lawsuit challenged the removal of the exhibit's explanatory panels by the Trump administration, which sought to alter historical displays based on an executive order. The judge's decision prohibits the installation of replacement materials and accuses the government of attempting to erase history.

Drawing from multiple news sources, a U.S. judge has ordered the National Park Service to restore an exhibit about enslaved people at a Philadelphia historical site where George Washington once lived. This ruling came after a lawsuit challenged the removal of the exhibit's explanatory panels by the Trump administration, which sought to alter historical displays based on an executive order. The judge's decision prohibits the installation of replacement materials and accuses the government of attempting to erase history.

Local councils are now preparing for the May elections after the government reversed its decision to delay some votes, following a legal challenge. The Association of Electoral Administrators expressed disappointment over lost planning time, while the government cited cost concerns related to local government reorganizations. Approximately £63 million will be allocated to local authorities undergoing changes.

Local councils are now preparing for the May elections after the government reversed its decision to delay some votes, following a legal challenge. The Association of Electoral Administrators expressed disappointment over lost planning time, while the government cited cost concerns related to local government reorganizations. Approximately £63 million will be allocated to local authorities undergoing changes.

Drawing from multiple news sources, Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to swiftly address online safety concerns, including tightening legislation around AI chatbots and ensuring tech companies preserve children's data after their death. The government aims to take immediate action following a public consultation on restricting children's access to AI chatbots and limiting addictive social media features.

Drawing from multiple news sources, Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to swiftly address online safety concerns, including tightening legislation around AI chatbots and ensuring tech companies preserve children's data after their death. The government aims to take immediate action following a public consultation on restricting children's access to AI chatbots and limiting addictive social media features.

Drawing from reports on the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech that acknowledged shared challenges with Europe, particularly regarding immigration and the perceived "end of history" delusion. This shift in tone from the previous year's criticism aimed to foster closer ties, but ultimately left European leaders seeking a future less reliant on the United States.

Drawing from reports on the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech that acknowledged shared challenges with Europe, particularly regarding immigration and the perceived "end of history" delusion. This shift in tone from the previous year's criticism aimed to foster closer ties, but ultimately left European leaders seeking a future less reliant on the United States.

Drawing from multiple news sources, Columbia University has taken action against two individuals affiliated with its dental college, Dr. Thomas Magnani and Dr. Letty Moss-Salentijn, for their involvement in helping Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend gain admission through an irregular process. The university is severing ties with Magnani and removing Moss-Salentijn from her administrative duties, while also donating $210,000 in Epstein-related donations to organizations supporting survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking.

Drawing from multiple news sources, Columbia University has taken action against two individuals affiliated with its dental college, Dr. Thomas Magnani and Dr. Letty Moss-Salentijn, for their involvement in helping Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend gain admission through an irregular process. The university is severing ties with Magnani and removing Moss-Salentijn from her administrative duties, while also donating $210,000 in Epstein-related donations to organizations supporting survivors of sexual abuse and human trafficking.

Drawing from multiple news sources, Ricursive Intelligence, co-founded by AI veterans Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini, has quickly secured significant funding, including a recent $300 million Series A round at a $4 billion valuation, following a $35 million seed round. The startup, which is targeting chipmakers like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, is developing AI tools to automate and accelerate chip design, a process the founders previously revolutionized at Google Brain with the Alpha Chip.

Drawing from multiple news sources, Ricursive Intelligence, co-founded by AI veterans Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini, has quickly secured significant funding, including a recent $300 million Series A round at a $4 billion valuation, following a $35 million seed round. The startup, which is targeting chipmakers like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, is developing AI tools to automate and accelerate chip design, a process the founders previously revolutionized at Google Brain with the Alpha Chip.

Drawing from multiple news sources, a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, resulted in two fatalities and three critical injuries, with the shooter also deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have identified the shooter and are investigating the incident as a targeted family dispute, while the state government is providing increased mental health resources to support those affected.

Drawing from multiple news sources, a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, resulted in two fatalities and three critical injuries, with the shooter also deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities have identified the shooter and are investigating the incident as a targeted family dispute, while the state government is providing increased mental health resources to support those affected.

Drawing from multiple news sources, this bulletin reports on several key developments, including allegations that imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is receiving inadequate medical care, particularly being denied access to his personal doctor. Additionally, *Nature* has issued an "Expression of Concern" regarding a 2010 paper due to image similarity concerns, despite the authors' disagreement.

Drawing from multiple news sources, this bulletin reports on several key developments, including allegations that imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is receiving inadequate medical care, particularly being denied access to his personal doctor. Additionally, *Nature* has issued an "Expression of Concern" regarding a 2010 paper due to image similarity concerns, despite the authors' disagreement.

Multiple news sources report that imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is allegedly not receiving adequate medical care, including being denied access to his personal doctor despite reportedly suffering significant vision loss. His spokesman claims that while a medical team has examined Khan, his personal physician has been barred from direct assessment, raising concerns about the quality of care and the secrecy surrounding his treatment.

Multiple news sources report that imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is allegedly not receiving adequate medical care, including being denied access to his personal doctor despite reportedly suffering significant vision loss. His spokesman claims that while a medical team has examined Khan, his personal physician has been barred from direct assessment, raising concerns about the quality of care and the secrecy surrounding his treatment.

Drawing from multiple news sources, a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, resulted in two fatalities and three critical injuries, with the shooter also deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities believe the incident was a targeted family dispute, and the state is increasing mental health resources for those affected, as stated by the Rhode Island governor.

Drawing from multiple news sources, a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, resulted in two fatalities and three critical injuries, with the shooter also deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities believe the incident was a targeted family dispute, and the state is increasing mental health resources for those affected, as stated by the Rhode Island governor.