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15,981 storiesFour people are killed and two others are injured in a drive-by shooting outside of a school in Guayaquil,
Ecuadorian conflict — Four people are killed and two others are injured in a drive-by shooting outside of a school in Guayaquil, Guayas Province, Ecuador. [https://english.news.cn/20260220/29491daf008f4

Twelve people are killed in an explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in Xiangyang, Hubei, China.
Myanmar civil war — Twelve people are killed in an explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in Xiangyang, Hubei, China. [https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/china-fireworks-shop-people-killed-lunar-new-year-9

Eastern Ukraine campaign, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure
Russo-Ukrainian war — Eastern Ukraine campaign, Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure

Three Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant engineers are killed and another is injured in a Russian drone attack on
Russo-Ukrainian war — Three Sloviansk Thermal Power Plant engineers are killed and another is injured in a Russian drone attack on a vehicle in Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. [https://newsukraine.

At least six people are injured and buildings and vehicles are damaged in large-scale Russian strikes on Sumy
Russo-Ukrainian war — At least six people are injured and buildings and vehicles are damaged in large-scale Russian strikes on Sumy Oblast, Ukraine. [https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/russia-massively-str
Canadian mining firm Sherritt International announces that it will suspend operations in Moa, Holguín, Cuba,
2026 Cuban crisis — Canadian mining firm Sherritt International announces that it will suspend operations in Moa, Holguín, Cuba, after planned fuel deliveries were not fulfilled due to the U.S. blocka
Eight backcountry skiers are killed, six others are rescued and one is reported missing in an avalanche on
2026 Lake Tahoe avalanche — Eight backcountry skiers are killed, six others are rescued and one is reported missing in an avalanche on the Donner Pass northwest of Lake Tahoe in California, United States. [ht
Iran partially closes the Strait of Hormuz for several hours due to military exercises and warns the United
2026 United States–Iran crisis — Iran partially closes the Strait of Hormuz for several hours due to military exercises and warns the United States to avoid a military escalation. [https://www.euronews.com/2026/02
French police arrest nine people, including an aide to legislator Raphaël Arnault, in connection with the
Killing of Quentin Deranque — French police arrest nine people, including an aide to legislator Raphaël Arnault, in connection with the fatal beating of Quentin Deranque during clashes between far-left and far-
The Peruvian Congress removes president José Jerí from office following a scandal over undisclosed meetings
Impeachment of José Jerí — The Peruvian Congress removes president José Jerí from office following a scandal over undisclosed meetings with Chinese businessmen. [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/perus-con
An annular solar eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds is visible from Antarctica for the first time
Solar eclipse of February 17, 2026 — An annular solar eclipse lasting up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds is visible from Antarctica for the first time since 2014. It was also observed in the Southern Ocean, and the South
At least four people are killed and 29 others are injured in a more than 30-vehicle pileup in Pueblo,
2026 Lake Tahoe avalanche — At least four people are killed and 29 others are injured in a more than 30-vehicle pileup in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. [https://abc7chicago.com/post/pueblo-county-colorado-
An Azerbaijani military court sentences former Republic of Artsakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan, who was
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict — An Azerbaijani military court sentences former Republic of Artsakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan, who was arrested in 2023 while leaving the region after Azerbaijan regained contr
Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman is sworn in as the 11th prime minister of Bangladesh
Premiership of Tarique Rahman — Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman is sworn in as the 11th prime minister of Bangladesh following the party's victory in the recent election. [https://www.theguardi
At least three servicemen are reportedly killed and several others are injured in an explosion at a military
2026 Lake Tahoe avalanche — At least three servicemen are reportedly killed and several others are injured in an explosion at a military commandant's building in Sertolovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia. [https://
Two people are killed and eight children are injured in a shooting at a park in San Francisco del Rincón,
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict — Two people are killed and eight children are injured in a shooting at a park in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico. [https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/shooting-in-mexic

Two people are killed, including a child, and 12 others are injured in a motorcycle bombing near a police
Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Two people are killed, including a child, and 12 others are injured in a motorcycle bombing near a police station in Bannu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [https://news.sky

Twenty-four people are killed, including 12 attackers and a child, and seven civilians are injured in an
Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Twenty-four people are killed, including 12 attackers and a child, and seven civilians are injured in an attack on a security post in Bajaur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
At least 90 people are killed and dozens of others are injured in drone strikes on two crowded markets in
Kordofan Campaign — At least 90 people are killed and dozens of others are injured in drone strikes on two crowded markets in North Kordofan, Sudan. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/death-toll-rises-t
A Pikachu Illustrator Card, a Pokémon trading card, sells at auction by Logan Paul for US$16,492,000,
2024 Vienna terrorism plot — A Pikachu Illustrator Card, a Pokémon trading card, sells at auction by Logan Paul for US$16,492,000, breaking the record for the most expensive collectible card ever sold. [https:
Seven people are killed, 10 others are trapped and some escape in a fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi,
2024 Vienna terrorism plot — Seven people are killed, 10 others are trapped and some escape in a fire at a chemical factory in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, India. [https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rajasthan-bhiwadi-chem
Three people, including the suspect, are killed, and three others are injured in a mass shooting at an indoor
2026 Pawtucket shooting — Three people, including the suspect, are killed, and three others are injured in a mass shooting at an indoor ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. [https://www.wpri.
Georgia wins its first medal at the Winter Olympic Games after figure skaters Luka Berulava and Anastasiia
Georgia at the 2026 Winter Olympics — Georgia wins its first medal at the Winter Olympic Games after figure skaters Luka Berulava and Anastasiia Metelkina win the silver medal in the pair skating event. [https://southa
United States strikes on alleged drug traffickers during Operation Southern Spear
Operation Southern Spear — United States strikes on alleged drug traffickers during Operation Southern Spear
Six people are killed and 46 others are injured when a bus overturns on the BR-153 highway near Marília, São
2024 Vienna terrorism plot — Six people are killed and 46 others are injured when a bus overturns on the BR-153 highway near Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/six-killed-46-