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The war in Ukraine has claimed an unlikely victim - the stray dogs. Bombs and bullets have killed some of them, but a bigger impact has been seen on the natural selection of stray dogs. Scientists from the University of Lviv in Ukraine have found that dogs have witnessed “strong and fast natural selection” in the four years of war, and the effects are “comparable to large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters.” Working with scientists from Poland and Austria, the Ukrainian researchers studied 763 dogs across three regions: the east frontline, “dangerous territories" at the centre, and relatively safe western regions, IFL Science reported. They noted that dogs living in areas hugely affected by the war had different physical traits that helped them survive. Those living closer to the frontline had “wild-type” traits, smaller bodies, pointier ears, and longer snouts, instead of features that are pleasing to the human eye. This is what helped them endure the harshness of the region. The study was published in the journal Evolutionary Applications.&nbsp;Human beings are hardly present in the dangerous regions and places close to the action, causing a scarcity of food for the dogs. In the absence of someone to regularly provide them with food, the dogs’ bodies have become smaller. Dogs with floppy ears and cute snouts were extremely rare in regions that witnessed constant gunfire. Such places also hardly had any old or sick dogs since they could not survive the artillery and isolation. “Our study shows that wars can be factors of strong and fast natural selection, with the effects comparable to large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters,” the authors wrote in the study.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/equestrian-project-horsevoice-blankets-symbol-language-1769603936489">Blanket or no blanket? Horses are being given the choice to say no. Here is why</a><h2>Domestic dogs faced hardships surviving without humans</h2>The findings showed that dogs that were domesticated found it tough to adapt to the change, making survival and reproduction difficult. The free-ranging domestic dogs had injuries and were sick. Some of them were missing limbs, lost their eyes, had open wounds, scars, skin diseases, etc. They even found dogs that had turned so aggressive that they could not be approached. They found them eating human corpses in the open.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ghost-hogs-of-tomioka-fukushima-japan-wild-boars-pigs-1770795354966">The nuclear hogs of Fukushima have skipped generational evolution. Here's why</a>&nbsp;“These dogs were Laika-type (spitz-type dogs, with wolf-like body proportions), avoided humans and were aggressive when approached; therefore, they could not be sampled,” the researchers wrote. It is not clear whether changes could cause a long-term molecular evolution at the genetic level because of the relatively short timeframe with respect to dog generations. Nevertheless, there is natural selection happening, and the pressures could have an impact on the genetic level.

Dogs of Ukraine could face a change on the genetic level because of the war in the country. Scientists have noticed physical changes in dogs near the frontline. They say the changes are similar to what is expected in large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters.

The war in Ukraine has claimed an unlikely victim - the stray dogs. Bombs and bullets have killed some of them, but a bigger impact has been seen on the natural selection of stray dogs. Scientists from the University of Lviv in Ukraine have found that dogs have witnessed “strong and fast natural selection” in the four years of war, and the effects are “comparable to large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters.” Working with scientists from Poland and Austria, the Ukrainian researchers studied 763 dogs across three regions: the east frontline, “dangerous territories" at the centre, and relatively safe western regions, IFL Science reported. They noted that dogs living in areas hugely affected by the war had different physical traits that helped them survive. Those living closer to the frontline had “wild-type” traits, smaller bodies, pointier ears, and longer snouts, instead of features that are pleasing to the human eye. This is what helped them endure the harshness of the region. The study was published in the journal Evolutionary Applications. Human beings are hardly present in the dangerous regions and places close to the action, causing a scarcity of food for the dogs. In the absence of someone to regularly provide them with food, the dogs’ bodies have become smaller. Dogs with floppy ears and cute snouts were extremely rare in regions that witnessed constant gunfire. Such places also hardly had any old or sick dogs since they could not survive the artillery and isolation. “Our study shows that wars can be factors of strong and fast natural selection, with the effects comparable to large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters,” the authors wrote in the study. Also Read: Blanket or no blanket? Horses are being given the choice to say no. Here is why Domestic dogs faced hardships surviving without humans The findings showed that dogs that were domesticated found it tough to adapt to the change, making survival and reproduction difficult. The free-ranging domestic dogs had injuries and were sick. Some of them were missing limbs, lost their eyes, had open wounds, scars, skin diseases, etc. They even found dogs that had turned so aggressive that they could not be approached. They found them eating human corpses in the open. Also Read: The nuclear hogs of Fukushima have skipped generational evolution. Here's why “These dogs were Laika-type (spitz-type dogs, with wolf-like body proportions), avoided humans and were aggressive when approached; therefore, they could not be sampled,” the researchers wrote. It is not clear whether changes could cause a long-term molecular evolution at the genetic level because of the relatively short timeframe with respect to dog generations. Nevertheless, there is natural selection happening, and the pressures could have an impact on the genetic level.

Dogs of Ukraine could face a change on the genetic level because of the war in the country. Scientists have noticed physical changes in dogs near the frontline. They say the changes are similar to what is expected in large-scale natural or anthropogenic disasters.

War-hit dogs of Ukraine are experiencing natural disaster-scale changes

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Norway’s ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland faces aggravated corruption charges over alleged Epstein links. Police searched his properties. He denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with investigators.

Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been charged with "aggravated corruption” following a police investigation into his links with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Norwegian police said on Thursday (Feb 12). According to authorities, several properties belonging to Jagland had also been searched, his attorney said. Elden Law Firm said that the former leader is cooperating with the authorities, adding that he “denies all charges”. Jagland’s lawyers added that the searches of his “home and leisure properties” are “a normal part of an investigation of this type.” Økokrim, Norway’s investigative agency for economic and environmental crime, said that it will question Jagland as part of the investigation, country’s public broadcaster NRK reported. Investigators have said that they were looking into “whether gifts, travel and loans were received in connection with his position.” “As an automatic consequence of the search, Jagland now has formal status as a suspect,” the former prime minister’s lawyer Anders Brosveet said in a statement. “Jagland wants to contribute to the case being thoroughly investigated, and the next step is that he will appear for questioning at Økokrim.” Jagland, who served as the country’s prime minister from 1996 to 1997, has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein. He has also served as Norway’s foreign minister and secretary-general of the Council of Europe. This comes as Norway’s royal family faces mounting controversy as charities reconsidered or reviewed ties to the crown princess over her past contact with Epstein. The critics are now questioning her suitability to the role of future queen. Last week Norway’s royal house said Mette-Marit “strongly disavows Epstein’s abuse and criminal acts” and is sorry for “not having understood early enough what kind of person he was.”

Norway’s ex-PM Thorbjørn Jagland faces aggravated corruption charges over alleged Epstein links. Police searched his properties. He denies wrongdoing and is cooperating with investigators.

Norway’s former PM Thorbjørn Jagland faces corruption charges over alleged Epstein links

Going to watch his country’s ice hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Italy turned out to be a bad decision for a Slovak man, when he was arrested by the Italian authorities after being on the run for 16 years. The 44-year-old returned to the country to watch his national hockey team despite being on the wanted list, the local Carabinieri police force said in a statement.According to the police, he had an arrest warrant issued for a series of shop thefts in 2010. The authorities managed to track him down after he checked into a guest house in outskirts of Milan.The man was apprehended after receiving a tip from hotel staff, the Carabinieri police said. He was arrested and taken to the central San Vittore prison to serve an 11 months and seven days sentence, the Carabinieri said.Much to his disappointment, the man could not watch the game in which Slovakia’s opening ice hockey game at Milan's Santagiulia Arena. Slovakia’s men’s hockey team debuted at the Milano Cortina Games on Wednesday with a 4-1 win over Finland.The case mirrors the plot of “The Bandit and the Champion”, a famous Italian ballad inspired by early 20th-century outlaw Sante Pollastri, in which a criminal is captured following a years-long manhunt when he returned to watch a childhood friend at a cycling event.The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games and commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026, kicked off on February 6 and will conclude on February 22. The international multi-sport event is being held across several locations in Lombardy and Northeast Italy.

A Slovak fugitive on the run for 16 years was arrested in Milan after arriving to watch his team at the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

Going to watch his country’s ice hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Italy turned out to be a bad decision for a Slovak man, when he was arrested by the Italian authorities after being on the run for 16 years. The 44-year-old returned to the country to watch his national hockey team despite being on the wanted list, the local Carabinieri police force said in a statement. According to the police, he had an arrest warrant issued for a series of shop thefts in 2010. The authorities managed to track him down after he checked into a guest house in outskirts of Milan. The man was apprehended after receiving a tip from hotel staff, the Carabinieri police said. He was arrested and taken to the central San Vittore prison to serve an 11 months and seven days sentence, the Carabinieri said. Much to his disappointment, the man could not watch the game in which Slovakia’s opening ice hockey game at Milan's Santagiulia Arena. Slovakia’s men’s hockey team debuted at the Milano Cortina Games on Wednesday with a 4-1 win over Finland. The case mirrors the plot of “The Bandit and the Champion”, a famous Italian ballad inspired by early 20th-century outlaw Sante Pollastri, in which a criminal is captured following a years-long manhunt when he returned to watch a childhood friend at a cycling event. The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games and commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026, kicked off on February 6 and will conclude on February 22. The international multi-sport event is being held across several locations in Lombardy and Northeast Italy.

A Slovak fugitive on the run for 16 years was arrested in Milan after arriving to watch his team at the 2026 Winter Olympics.&nbsp;

Game over! Winter Olympic dream turns into arrest drama for wanted Slovak fan in Italy

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that there could be 35 million interstellar objects inside Earth's orbit. In 2025, 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object, was discovered in the solar system and became the star of the astronomy world overnight. But Loeb has presented calculations, according to which objects from the outer world are extremely common. He studied two meteors that probably came from another star system to estimate the number of interstellar objects in our solar system. CNEOS-22 was detected in 2022 over the Pacific, and CNEOS-25 was spotted over the Barents Sea in the Arctic in 2025. They were both around six feet and four feet across, but large enough to exceed the Solar System's escape velocity. Loeb stated that such meteors collide with Earth on average once every three years. Using this premise, he concluded that these objects exist in large numbers in Earth's orbit.&nbsp;"Given the detection of two interstellar meteors in the CNEOS fireballs database over a period of 7 years, the inferred collision rate of meter-scale interstellar objects with Earth is about 0.3 per year," Loeb wrote. He added, "This implies that there are about 35 million meter-scale interstellar objects embedded at any time within the orbit of the Earth around the Sun." The scientists calculated that each object carries about 3 million metric tons of material, which means that "hundred trillion (10^{14}) metric tons of interstellar material is present" in the interior of Earth’s orbit around the Sun.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3iatlas-latest-update-nasa-tess-images-jupiter-1769745274633">NASA's TESS captures 3I/ATLAS once again. But some data is missing. Here's what happened</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-is-not-unique-scientist-says-a-trillion-interstellar-objects-are-in-the-solar-system-right-now-1767097867958">Scientist says a trillion 3I/ATLAS-like objects are in the solar system right now</a><h2>35 million interstellar objects</h2>3I/ATLAS was larger than these meteors, as it likely didn't disintegrate much. But the 35 million interstellar objects that Loeb claims are present inside Earth's orbit are probably fragments of objects like 3I/ATLAS. Loeb is planning to carry out ocean expeditions to recover material from CNEOS-22 and CNEOS-25. Performing radioactive dating could reveal how long the meteor travelled through interstellar space and its origin.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-could-be-coming-from-a-star-that-is-already-dead-a-star-that-s-so-ancient-1767162151025">3I/ATLAS could be coming from a star that is already dead: ‘A star that’s so ancient...’</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/3i-atlas-heartbeat-aligns-with-a-144-second-timing-system-used-by-ancient-indians-researcher-claims-1766144196301">3I/ATLAS 'heartbeat' aligns with a 144-second timing system used by ancient Indians, researcher claims</a><h2>3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects</h2>Before 3I/ATLAS, scientists discovered 'Oumuamua, a dry, rocky body floating through space that had come from outside our solar system. Its elongated shape stumped astronomers who struggled to explain its origins. Next came 2I/Borisov, an interstellar comet that became only the second object to be spotted coming from an outer world. 3I/ATLAS was discovered on July 1 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile. It became a sensation instantly, especially after scientists learned that it was born billions of years before our solar system. 3I/ATLAS is estimated to be 7-13 billion years old. Its trajectory proved that it was not bound to our Sun's gravitation, which showed that it was an interstellar object. For months, astronomers across the world tracked 3I/ATLAS and saw it changing speed, brightness and its path.&nbsp; &nbsp;

3I/ATLAS might have been only the third interstellar object we noticed, but a scientist claims that there could be millions of such objects within Earth's orbit around the sun, travelling from interstellar space. He estimates that they would weigh 100 trillion metric tons when combined.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that there could be 35 million interstellar objects inside Earth's orbit. In 2025, 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object, was discovered in the solar system and became the star of the astronomy world overnight. But Loeb has presented calculations, according to which objects from the outer world are extremely common. He studied two meteors that probably came from another star system to estimate the number of interstellar objects in our solar system. CNEOS-22 was detected in 2022 over the Pacific, and CNEOS-25 was spotted over the Barents Sea in the Arctic in 2025. They were both around six feet and four feet across, but large enough to exceed the Solar System's escape velocity. Loeb stated that such meteors collide with Earth on average once every three years. Using this premise, he concluded that these objects exist in large numbers in Earth's orbit. "Given the detection of two interstellar meteors in the CNEOS fireballs database over a period of 7 years, the inferred collision rate of meter-scale interstellar objects with Earth is about 0.3 per year," Loeb wrote. He added, "This implies that there are about 35 million meter-scale interstellar objects embedded at any time within the orbit of the Earth around the Sun." The scientists calculated that each object carries about 3 million metric tons of material, which means that "hundred trillion (10^{14}) metric tons of interstellar material is present" in the interior of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Also Read: NASA's TESS captures 3I/ATLAS once again. But some data is missing. Here's what happened Also Read: Scientist says a trillion 3I/ATLAS-like objects are in the solar system right now 35 million interstellar objects 3I/ATLAS was larger than these meteors, as it likely didn't disintegrate much. But the 35 million interstellar objects that Loeb claims are present inside Earth's orbit are probably fragments of objects like 3I/ATLAS. Loeb is planning to carry out ocean expeditions to recover material from CNEOS-22 and CNEOS-25. Performing radioactive dating could reveal how long the meteor travelled through interstellar space and its origin. Also Read: 3I/ATLAS could be coming from a star that is already dead: ‘A star that’s so ancient...’ Also Read: 3I/ATLAS 'heartbeat' aligns with a 144-second timing system used by ancient Indians, researcher claims 3I/ATLAS and other interstellar objects Before 3I/ATLAS, scientists discovered 'Oumuamua, a dry, rocky body floating through space that had come from outside our solar system. Its elongated shape stumped astronomers who struggled to explain its origins. Next came 2I/Borisov, an interstellar comet that became only the second object to be spotted coming from an outer world. 3I/ATLAS was discovered on July 1 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile. It became a sensation instantly, especially after scientists learned that it was born billions of years before our solar system. 3I/ATLAS is estimated to be 7-13 billion years old. Its trajectory proved that it was not bound to our Sun's gravitation, which showed that it was an interstellar object. For months, astronomers across the world tracked 3I/ATLAS and saw it changing speed, brightness and its path.

3I/ATLAS might have been only the third interstellar object we noticed, but a scientist claims that there could be millions of such objects within Earth's orbit around the sun, travelling from interstellar space. He estimates that they would weigh 100 trillion metric tons when combined.

Scientist claims 35 million interstellar objects reside between Sun and Earth - '100 trillion metric tons...'

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Wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day. Aside from giving roses, chocolates, and teddy bears to your loved ones, this special day has an interesting history, significance, and reason for being celebrated, which every individual should be aware of. 

February is the month of love. Every year, on the 14th of February, Valentine's Day is celebrated, also known as the day of love. This special day has become a global cultural moment which marks the celebration of love, affection, and friendship. From giving roses on Rose Day and chocolates on Chocolate Day to the main celebration of Valentine's Day, let's recall the significance, history, and reason behind Valentine's Day. Also Read: Valentine's Day 2026: Who was Saint Valentine? Know origin, history and significance of February 14 Valentine's Day 2026 History Valentine’s Day originated from the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. It is associated with Roman and early Christian traditions, particularly honouring one or more martyred saints named Saint Valentine. St. Valentine was a 3rd-century Roman priest who defied Emperor Claudius II by secretly marrying young couples. Later, he was arrested, imprisoned, and ultimately executed on February 14, circa 270 AD. Also Read: Happy Valentine’s Day 2026 wishes: 50+ romantic messages, quotes, WhatsApp statuses, and images to share with your loved ones on 14 February Along with its connection to the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia and mid-century traditions, it has established itself as a time for romance. Also Read: Valentine's Day: 6 realistic stories that remind you that love is more than just song & dance Valentine's Day 2026 Significance Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine. Every year, it is widely celebrated around the world as a day of romantic love, affection, and companionship. Rooted in both ancient Roman traditions and early Christian history, the day is marked as a major cultural event that emphasises mutual appreciation and affection. Beyond romantic partners, the day also recognises love in all its forms, including friendship and family bonds. Also Read: Valentine week calendar 2026: A look at seven days of love - from Rose Day to Kiss Day Why is February 14 celebrated as the day of love? February 14 was not always associated with love. During the rise of courtly love in medieval Europe, the date became linked to romance. Writers and poets started connecting mid-February with birds' mating season, reinforcing the idea of love blossoming at the start of spring. Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as a highly commercialised and globalised event highlighted by expressing love through giving gifts, especially roses, chocolates, and jewellery, to loved ones.

Wishing you a very happy Valentine's Day. Aside from giving roses, chocolates, and teddy bears to your loved ones, this special day has an interesting history, significance, and reason for being celebrated, which every individual should be aware of.&nbsp;

Valentine’s Day 2026: History, significance and why February 14 is celebrated as the day of love

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday (Feb 12) made a bizarre confession related to his history of substance abuse during a recent episode of the podcast ‘This Past Weekend’. Detailing going to recovery meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kennedy said that he was “not scared” of germs because he used to “snort cocaine off toilet seat.”“They shut [the rehabilitation meetings] down during Covid,” Kennedy told podcaster Theo Von. “We still did live meetings every day during Covid, but it was kind of a pirate group... I said, ‘I don’t care what happens. I’m going to a meeting every day.’”He added, “I said, ‘I’m not scared of a germ.’ You know, I used to snort cocaine off a toilet seat, and I know this disease [addiction] will kill me, right? If I don’t treat it, which means, for me, going to meetings every day. It’s just bad for my life. So for me, it was survival.”Kennedy has a family history of substance abuse and has been public about his addiction to heroin. Last year in April, he recalled how his addiction started at the age of 15 after trying LSD.Kennedy’s recent remarks come a month after he announced $100 million of funding for new grants as part of a pilot program targeting homelessness and substance use recovery in eight American cities following US President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order titled ‘The Great American Recovery Initiative’.

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<h2>Social media reacts</h2>Kennedy’s candidness about his past use of drugs did not sit well with social media users.“For some reason I don’t trust this guy on public health,” wrote Malcolm Kenyatta, a Democratic Rep. from Pennsylvania. Another user said, “How does anyone take this administration seriously?”“Crazy that America has its health policy set by a guy who snorted cocaine off of toilet seats,” one person said.“He needs to be arrested for admitting to being a criminal. If one admits to murder, they should be prosecuted. Same should go for cocaine too,” another user said in comments.&nbsp;

US HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed on a podcast that he once “snorted cocaine off a toilet seat,” saying he wasn’t afraid of Covid germs. His remarks sparked backlash online, with critics questioning his role in public health leadership.

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday (Feb 12) made a bizarre confession related to his history of substance abuse during a recent episode of the podcast ‘This Past Weekend’. Detailing going to recovery meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kennedy said that he was “not scared” of germs because he used to “snort cocaine off toilet seat.” “They shut [the rehabilitation meetings] down during Covid,” Kennedy told podcaster Theo Von. “We still did live meetings every day during Covid, but it was kind of a pirate group... I said, ‘I don’t care what happens. I’m going to a meeting every day.’” He added, “I said, ‘I’m not scared of a germ.’ You know, I used to snort cocaine off a toilet seat, and I know this disease [addiction] will kill me, right? If I don’t treat it, which means, for me, going to meetings every day. It’s just bad for my life. So for me, it was survival.” Kennedy has a family history of substance abuse and has been public about his addiction to heroin. Last year in April, he recalled how his addiction started at the age of 15 after trying LSD. Kennedy’s recent remarks come a month after he announced $100 million of funding for new grants as part of a pilot program targeting homelessness and substance use recovery in eight American cities following US President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order titled ‘The Great American Recovery Initiative’.

US HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed on a podcast that he once “snorted cocaine off a toilet seat,” saying he wasn’t afraid of COVID germs. His remarks sparked backlash online, with critics questioning his role in public health leadership.

‘Used to snort cocaine off toilet seat’: RFK Jr’s bizarre confession on drug abuse | WATCH

Puerto Rico on Friday (Feb 13) cleared the way for a law that puts the rights of a foetus over those of a pregnant woman. The Caribbean nation's governor has signed into law a contentious bill that recognises a foetus as a 'human being,' a move which legal experts warn could have devastating consequences for the US territory. The amendment was approved without any public hearings, which has sparked significant opposition from critics who warn it could impact how pregnant women and doctors are treated in the country.<h2>An unborn child is a human being</h2>The amendment modifies the section of Puerto Rico's penal code that defines murder. According to Governor Jenniffer González, who approved the measure known as Senate Bill 923, it aims to "maintain consistency between civil and criminal provisions by recognising the unborn child as a human being."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jamaat-chief-shafiqur-rahman-who-compared-working-women-to-prostitutes-wins-dhaka-15-seat-1770954274658">Jamaat chief who compared working women to prostitutes, wins Dhaka-15 seat</a><h2>Inspired by a double murder</h2>The law, as per reports, builds on earlier legislation passed after the 2021 killing of Keishla Rodríguez, who was pregnant when she was murdered. Her partner, former boxer Félix Verdejo, was later convicted and sentenced to two life terms. Officials say the new amendment complements existing provisions that classify the killing of a pregnant woman resulting in the death of a fetus as first-degree murder.<h2>Critics sound an alarm</h2>However, critics warn the change could have far wider consequences for healthcare and reproductive rights across the island.Dr Carlos Díaz Vélez, president of Puerto Rico’s College of Medical Surgeons, said the law could push doctors toward "defensive health care," where medical decisions are influenced by fear of legal consequences rather than patient needs.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-admin-tracking-lawmakers-epstein-files-research-bondi-seen-with-jayapal-search-history-document-is-the-doj-protecting-someone-1770947317976">Trump tracking lawmakers’ Epstein files review: Is the DoJ protecting someone?</a>"This will bring complex clinical decisions into the realm of criminal law," he said, warning that physicians could face suspicion or legal risk when treating complicated pregnancies.Díaz added that Puerto Rico’s healthcare system, already strained by staff shortages and limited resources, is not prepared for the legal and procedural changes the law may require. He also raised concerns that third-party intervention in doctor-patient decisions could undermine medical privacy. "This will bring disastrous consequences," he said.Rosa Seguí Cordero, a lawyer and abortion rights advocate, argued the measure could eventually open the door to criminalising abortion, which remains legal in Puerto Rico. Slamming the law, she noted, “A zygote was given legal personality.”"We women were stripped of our rights," she claimed, adding that potentially dangerous scenarios could include women who lose a zygote or a fertilised egg being treated as a criminal.

Puerto Rico has passed a controversial law recognising a foetus as a “human being,” raising fears about abortion rights and medical decisions. Supporters call it justice for unborn lives, critics warn it could criminalise pregnancy complications. What exactly changes now? Scroll down.

Puerto Rico on Friday (Feb 13) cleared the way for a law that puts the rights of a foetus over those of a pregnant woman. The Caribbean nation's governor has signed into law a contentious bill that recognises a foetus as a 'human being,' a move which legal experts warn could have devastating consequences for the US territory. The amendment was approved without any public hearings, which has sparked significant opposition from critics who warn it could impact how pregnant women and doctors are treated in the country. An unborn child is a human being The amendment modifies the section of Puerto Rico's penal code that defines murder. According to Governor Jenniffer González, who approved the measure known as Senate Bill 923, it aims to "maintain consistency between civil and criminal provisions by recognising the unborn child as a human being." Also read | Jamaat chief who compared working women to prostitutes, wins Dhaka-15 seat Inspired by a double murder The law, as per reports, builds on earlier legislation passed after the 2021 killing of Keishla Rodríguez, who was pregnant when she was murdered. Her partner, former boxer Félix Verdejo, was later convicted and sentenced to two life terms. Officials say the new amendment complements existing provisions that classify the killing of a pregnant woman resulting in the death of a fetus as first-degree murder. Critics sound an alarm However, critics warn the change could have far wider consequences for healthcare and reproductive rights across the island. Dr Carlos Díaz Vélez, president of Puerto Rico’s College of Medical Surgeons, said the law could push doctors toward "defensive health care," where medical decisions are influenced by fear of legal consequences rather than patient needs. Also read | Trump tracking lawmakers’ Epstein files review: Is the DoJ protecting someone? "This will bring complex clinical decisions into the realm of criminal law," he said, warning that physicians could face suspicion or legal risk when treating complicated pregnancies. Díaz added that Puerto Rico’s healthcare system, already strained by staff shortages and limited resources, is not prepared for the legal and procedural changes the law may require. He also raised concerns that third-party intervention in doctor-patient decisions could undermine medical privacy. "This will bring disastrous consequences," he said. Rosa Seguí Cordero, a lawyer and abortion rights advocate, argued the measure could eventually open the door to criminalising abortion, which remains legal in Puerto Rico. Slamming the law, she noted, “A zygote was given legal personality.” "We women were stripped of our rights," she claimed, adding that potentially dangerous scenarios could include women who lose a zygote or a fertilised egg being treated as a criminal.

Puerto Rico has passed a controversial law recognising a foetus as a “human being,” raising fears about abortion rights and medical decisions. Supporters call it justice for unborn lives, critics warn it could criminalise pregnancy complications. What exactly changes now? Scroll down.

Puerto Rico passes law recognising foetus as 'human being,' critics warn women's rights are in danger

Anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis turned chaotic on Feb 7, marking one month since an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good. Protesters outside the Whipple Federal Building threw objects, including bottles, ice chunks, and sex toys at officers, damaging vehicles.

‘Operation Dildo Blitz’: Anti-ICE protest turns SHOCKING, sex toys rain down on Trump's federal agents | In Pics

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (Feb 12) reacted to an old video of US President Donald Trump, in which he is seen making a bizarre remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s career. This comes after the video resurfaced on social media and was widely circulated. The MEA stated that it will be taking appropriate action on the video, which dates back to October 2025.When asked about the video by a reporter during a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded by saying, “I have not seen the video. But if indeed there is such a video, whether it is true or false, we will take appropriate action on it.”<h2>What did Trump say?</h2>During a press conference in the White House on October 15, 2025, Trump was seen first praising PM Modi, but then joked that he did not want to destroy his political career.“Modi is a great man, that he loves Trump. Now, I don’t know if the word love, I don’t want you to take that any different. I don’t want to destroy his political career, but you have to understand, I’ve watched India for years. My friend has been there now for a long time,” Trump said in the video.In the same presser, Trump also claimed that PM Modi had assured him that India would stop buying Russian oil.“Yeah, sure. He’s (PM Narendra Modi) a friend of mine. We have a great relationship... I was not happy that India was buying oil. And he assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big step,” the US president claimed.During the time when Trump made the remarks, India and the US relations were tense. Trump had imposed 50 per cent tariffs on New Delhi, citing its trade policies and Russian oil imports.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">&quot;I don&#39;t want to destroy Modi&#39;s political career&quot; - Donald Trump. If a &#39;Head Of State&#39; can be threatened this casually, it exposes diplomatic weakness. The real issue is Modi&#39;s silence, which casually implies that Trump controls India’s PM. A compromised leader is always a… <a href="https://t.co/uznVvfvYVb">pic.twitter.com/uznVvfvYVb</a>&mdash; The Lie Lamaa 🏹 (@_TheLieLamaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/_TheLieLamaa/status/2020726946699866340?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>India-US trade deal</h2>In a recent move, India and the US signed a trade deal, lowering tariffs on New Delhi. Notably, the fact sheet released by the White House does not mention anything concrete on India’s commitment to stop buying Russian oil, which had appeared earlier in an executive order signed by Trump. The sole mention of this can be found in a brief statement acknowledging that Trump “agreed to remove the additional 25% tariff on imports from India in recognition of India’s commitment to stop purchasing Russian Federation oil.”The agreement will see the United States reduce so-called reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the earlier 25 per cent level, though the timeline for implementing that reduction has not yet been finalised. Meanwhile, India will eliminate or reduce duties on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products.&nbsp;

India’s MEA reacted to a resurfaced 2025 video of Donald Trump joking about PM Modi’s career and claiming India would stop buying Russian oil.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (Feb 12) reacted to an old video of US President Donald Trump, in which he is seen making a bizarre remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s career. This comes after the video resurfaced on social media and was widely circulated. The MEA stated that it will be taking appropriate action on the video, which dates back to October 2025. When asked about the video by a reporter during a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded by saying, “I have not seen the video. But if indeed there is such a video, whether it is true or false, we will take appropriate action on it.” What did Trump say? During a press conference in the White House on October 15, 2025, Trump was seen first praising PM Modi, but then joked that he did not want to destroy his political career. “Modi is a great man, that he loves Trump. Now, I don’t know if the word love, I don’t want you to take that any different. I don’t want to destroy his political career, but you have to understand, I’ve watched India for years. My friend has been there now for a long time,” Trump said in the video. In the same presser, Trump also claimed that PM Modi had assured him that India would stop buying Russian oil. “Yeah, sure. He’s (PM Narendra Modi) a friend of mine. We have a great relationship... I was not happy that India was buying oil. And he assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big step,” the US president claimed. During the time when Trump made the remarks, India and the US relations were tense. Trump had imposed 50 per cent tariffs on New Delhi, citing its trade policies and Russian oil imports.

India’s MEA reacted to a resurfaced 2025 video of Donald Trump joking about PM Modi’s career and claiming India would stop buying Russian oil.

MEA reacts to Trump’s viral ‘don’t want to destroy Modi’s political career’ video – Here’s what it said

Questions are mounting in Washington after lawmakers accused the Trump administration of tracking their research into the Jeffrey Epstein files, raising concerns about whether the Justice Department is overstepping its authority and shielding sensitive information. The controversy erupted after photographs from the Wednesday (Feb 11) congressional hearing showed US Attorney General Pam Bondi holding a document labelled "Jayapal Pramila Search History," which appeared to list files accessed by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal during her review of unredacted Epstein records provided to lawmakers.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-hearing-turns-tense-as-pam-bondi-refuses-to-apologise-to-survivors-says-she-won-t-get-in-the-gutter-1770873842476">Bondi equates apologising to Epstein survivors with 'getting in gutter'. Watch!</a><h2>Is the DoJ protecting someone?</h2>Access to the previously undisclosed Epstein materials was granted to members of Congress earlier this week under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. But several lawmakers now say the review process itself may have been designed to track their activity. Jayapal, whose review history Trump's Attorney General Pam Bondi was seen with at the congressional hearing, slammed the DoJ, saying that the discovery confirmed her concerns. In a social media post, she wrote that Bondi appeared with a “burn book” containing a “printed search history of exactly what emails I searched”. Calling the practice inappropriate and a violation of the separation of powers between Congress and the executive branch, she added, “That is outrageous, and I intend to pursue this and stop this spying on members.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It is totally inappropriate and against the separations of powers for the DOJ to surveil us as we search the Epstein files. Bondi showed up today with a burn book that held a printed search history of exactly what emails I searched. That is outrageous and I intend to pursue this… <a href="https://t.co/nyZjmHoGUq">https://t.co/nyZjmHoGUq</a>&mdash; Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/2021725059245609079?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pam-bondi-lied-under-oath-to-protect-potus-democrats-tell-ag-to-resign-amid-trump-epstein-links-watch-video-1770863293332">Pam Bondi accused of 'lying under oath': Is she trying to protect Trump? Video</a><h2>Justice Department defends logging practice</h2>Talking to The Guardian, the Justice Department acknowledged that it logs searches conducted by lawmakers reviewing the Epstein files. In a statement, a spokesperson said the tracking is intended to prevent the disclosure of victims’ identities and other sensitive information. "As part of that review, DoJ logs all searches made on its systems to protect against the release of victim information."Still, criticism has come from both sides of the political aisle. Republican Representative Nancy Mace described the monitoring as "creepy," while Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam said the confirmation explained earlier suspicions that lawmakers’ file access was being recorded.House Speaker Mike Johnson said such monitoring would be “inappropriate” if confirmed, though he initially said he had not reviewed the reports of the surveillance in detail.

Why was the US Attorney General Pam Bondi holding a document labelled with a lawmaker’s Epstein Files search history? Is the Justice Department tracking lawmakers?. Scroll down to read more.

Questions are mounting in Washington after lawmakers accused the Trump administration of tracking their research into the Jeffrey Epstein files, raising concerns about whether the Justice Department is overstepping its authority and shielding sensitive information. The controversy erupted after photographs from the Wednesday (Feb 11) congressional hearing showed US Attorney General Pam Bondi holding a document labelled "Jayapal Pramila Search History," which appeared to list files accessed by Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal during her review of unredacted Epstein records provided to lawmakers. Also read | Bondi equates apologising to Epstein survivors with 'getting in gutter'. Watch! Is the DoJ protecting someone? Access to the previously undisclosed Epstein materials was granted to members of Congress earlier this week under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. But several lawmakers now say the review process itself may have been designed to track their activity. Jayapal, whose review history Trump's Attorney General Pam Bondi was seen with at the congressional hearing, slammed the DoJ, saying that the discovery confirmed her concerns. In a social media post, she wrote that Bondi appeared with a “burn book” containing a “printed search history of exactly what emails I searched”. Calling the practice inappropriate and a violation of the separation of powers between Congress and the executive branch, she added, “That is outrageous, and I intend to pursue this and stop this spying on members.”

Why was the US Attorney General Pam Bondi holding a document labelled with a lawmaker’s Epstein Files search history? Is the Justice Department tracking lawmakers?. Scroll down to read more.

Trump admin tracking lawmakers’ Epstein files research, Bondi seen with 'Jayapal search history' document: Is the DoJ protecting someone?

Disturbing footage showing young women moving around Jeffrey Epstein in his Palm Beach home has emerged in the latest files released by the Department of Justice. The grainy videos were taken by hidden cameras which the paedophile had installed himself. An email exchange with a staffer in 2014 shows that the sex offender ordered a member of staff to install hidden video cameras at his Florida residence. The footage shows Epstein sitting at his desk in several instances. In one clip, a woman kneels by Epstein as he puts his legs on the desk. It is hard to identify anyone in the videos, except Epstein, because of their poor quality. Hidden cameras at his mansion are proof that the late financier was actively documenting compromising information about the powerful men who came to his place. According to the email, the aide told Epstein he would hide the cameras in tissue boxes. An email from 5 February 2014 has Epstein instructing the associate, "Let's get three motion detected hidden cameras, that record, thanks."&nbsp;The aide replied, "Jeffrey, I already two purchased the Motion sensor camera from the Spy Store in fort Lauderdale yesterday, I charged them last night and figuring our (sic) how to work them as we speak … I'm installing them into Kleenex boxes now." The videos are undated. Notably, Epstein's victims claimed to the investigators that they feared they were secretly recorded by the paedophile. Some of them said that he had an extensive network of hidden cameras in his homes in Florida, New York, and other places. In 2005, a police raid at his Palm Beach home revealed a camera inside a clock in his office and another camera in his garage.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/epstein-hooked-up-elon-musk-s-brother-kimbal-with-woman-at-birthday-party-emails-show-1770784628223">Epstein hooked up Elon Musk's brother, Kimbal, with woman at birthday party, emails show</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/redacted-epstein-files-show-his-youngest-victim-was-just-9-names-senior-foreign-official-1770692812933">Redacted Epstein Files show his youngest victim was just 9, names a 'senior foreign official'</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;

Epstein with girls in his office

&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/epstein-files-controversy-deepens-congresswoman-s-search-history-exposed-1770951581674/embed<h2>Secret cameras in Epstein's bedroom</h2>According to The New York Times, he told officers that he had the cameras installed because he believed someone was stealing from him. In 2010, a detective also recalled the same reason in a deposition. In 2019, at least three surveillance cameras were discovered in Epstein's bedroom and other rooms in his New York townhouse. &nbsp;Feeds from the cameras were displayed on monitors placed in a ground-floor room that had a sign on the door reading "24 Hour Video Surveillance." However, federal prosecutors in New York told the FBI they had not found surveillance cameras anywhere else in the house, except the townhouse’s entryway.

Jeffrey Epstein secret camera videos: The late sex offender installed cameras inside his Florida home. Footage from these cameras was released as part of the Epstein Files, and shows women walking in his office and one even kneeling beside him.

Disturbing footage showing young women moving around Jeffrey Epstein in his Palm Beach home has emerged in the latest files released by the Department of Justice. The grainy videos were taken by hidden cameras which the paedophile had installed himself. An email exchange with a staffer in 2014 shows that the sex offender ordered a member of staff to install hidden video cameras at his Florida residence. The footage shows Epstein sitting at his desk in several instances. In one clip, a woman kneels by Epstein as he puts his legs on the desk. It is hard to identify anyone in the videos, except Epstein, because of their poor quality. Hidden cameras at his mansion are proof that the late financier was actively documenting compromising information about the powerful men who came to his place. According to the email, the aide told Epstein he would hide the cameras in tissue boxes. An email from 5 February 2014 has Epstein instructing the associate, "Let's get three motion detected hidden cameras, that record, thanks." The aide replied, "Jeffrey, I already two purchased the Motion sensor camera from the Spy Store in fort Lauderdale yesterday, I charged them last night and figuring our (sic) how to work them as we speak … I'm installing them into Kleenex boxes now." The videos are undated. Notably, Epstein's victims claimed to the investigators that they feared they were secretly recorded by the paedophile. Some of them said that he had an extensive network of hidden cameras in his homes in Florida, New York, and other places. In 2005, a police raid at his Palm Beach home revealed a camera inside a clock in his office and another camera in his garage. Also Read: Epstein hooked up Elon Musk's brother, Kimbal, with woman at birthday party, emails show Also Read: Redacted Epstein Files show his youngest victim was just 9, names a 'senior foreign official'

Jeffrey Epstein secret camera videos: The late sex offender installed cameras inside his Florida home. Footage from these cameras was released as part of the Epstein Files, and shows women walking in his office and one even kneeling beside him.

Epstein installed secret cameras, videos show women walking around him, with one kneeling down

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, the Bangladeshi leader who compared working women to prostitutes, has won the Dhaka-15 constituency in the South Asian nation's 13th parliamentary elections. The Jamaat chief, as per the result announced by Bangladesh's Election Commission, defeated his rival by a margin of 21,614 votes.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-elections-us-congratulates-bnp-as-party-claims-sweeping-victory-tarique-rahman-poised-for-pm-1770951831261">Bangladesh elections: US congratulates BNP as party claims ‘sweeping’ victory; Tarique Rahman poised for PM</a><h2>Shafiqur Rahman wins Dhaka-15</h2>Rahman, running with "scales" (daripalla), garnered 85,131 votes, whereas his nearest rival, BNP candidate Safiqul Islam Khan, obtained 63,517 votes.<h2>Shafiqur Rahman controversy: When Jamaat-e-Islami chief compared working women to prostitutes</h2>Earlier, in a post on X, the Jamaat chief had said that women cannot be the head of his party. He claimed that when women are pushed out of the home in the name of modernity, it is merely another form of prostitution. Following a massive uproar, he deleted the misogynistic post.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bangladesh-elections-bnp-leader-mohibuzzaman-kochi-dies-outside-polling-station-party-alleges-push-by-jamaat-leader-led-to-death-1770882364635">Bangladesh elections: BNP leader Mohibuzzaman Kochi dies outside polling station; party alleges push by Jamaat leader led to death</a> Earlier, he had said that a woman couldn't lead Jammat-e-Islami, arguing that men and women were created differently by God. Childbirth and breastfeeding, he contended, are biological differences that define leadership roles. In line with the Jamaat chief's hardline views, the party did not field any female candidates for parliament. Rahman had also tried to defend the move by citing cultural barriers. He also asserted that most political parties have fewer women representatives.The party's female leaders stood by the decision, explaining it as an internal organisational affair, claiming that it was in line with the Jamaat's reading of Islamic principles. In a statement, Jamaat-e-Islami Women’s Wing Secretary Nurunnisa Siddika explained that the party's policy prevents women from occupying top leadership positions, citing Quranic principles that they believe designate these roles for men. According to her, Jamaat operates strictly according to its understanding of Islamic ideals, hence excluding women from leadership roles like ameer.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman, once criticised for comparing working women to prostitutes, has won the Dhaka-15 seat in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections by over 21,000 votes. What does this result signal about the country’s shifting political mood? Scroll down to read.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, the Bangladeshi leader who compared working women to prostitutes, has won the Dhaka-15 constituency in the South Asian nation's 13th parliamentary elections. The Jamaat chief, as per the result announced by Bangladesh's Election Commission, defeated his rival by a margin of 21,614 votes. Also read | Bangladesh elections: US congratulates BNP as party claims ‘sweeping’ victory; Tarique Rahman poised for PM Shafiqur Rahman wins Dhaka-15 Rahman, running with "scales" (daripalla), garnered 85,131 votes, whereas his nearest rival, BNP candidate Safiqul Islam Khan, obtained 63,517 votes. Shafiqur Rahman controversy: When Jamaat-e-Islami chief compared working women to prostitutes Earlier, in a post on X, the Jamaat chief had said that women cannot be the head of his party. He claimed that when women are pushed out of the home in the name of modernity, it is merely another form of prostitution. Following a massive uproar, he deleted the misogynistic post. Also read | Bangladesh elections: BNP leader Mohibuzzaman Kochi dies outside polling station; party alleges push by Jamaat leader led to death Earlier, he had said that a woman couldn't lead Jammat-e-Islami, arguing that men and women were created differently by God. Childbirth and breastfeeding, he contended, are biological differences that define leadership roles. In line with the Jamaat chief's hardline views, the party did not field any female candidates for parliament. Rahman had also tried to defend the move by citing cultural barriers. He also asserted that most political parties have fewer women representatives. The party's female leaders stood by the decision, explaining it as an internal organisational affair, claiming that it was in line with the Jamaat's reading of Islamic principles. In a statement, Jamaat-e-Islami Women’s Wing Secretary Nurunnisa Siddika explained that the party's policy prevents women from occupying top leadership positions, citing Quranic principles that they believe designate these roles for men. According to her, Jamaat operates strictly according to its understanding of Islamic ideals, hence excluding women from leadership roles like ameer.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman, once criticised for comparing working women to prostitutes, has won the Dhaka-15 seat in Bangladesh’s parliamentary elections by over 21,000 votes. What does this result signal about the country’s shifting political mood? Scroll down to read.

Bangladesh Elections: Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman, who compared working women to prostitutes, wins Dhaka-15 seat

Every year on February 14, couples all around the world celebrate it as the day of love. Although love doesn't need a single day to be celebrated, it is marked as a special day on which couples express their affection for each other and promise a lifetime of company. But what is the origin and history behind this day? Let's delve in to know more.<h2>What is the origin of Valentine's Day?</h2>Valentine's Day has been celebrated since the Roman Empire. There are many stories behind Valentine's Day celebrations. The day is observed in honour of Saint Valentine of Terni, who was assassinated by Roman Emperor Claudius II. He was a priest who is supposedly known for secretly performing Christian marriages for Roman troops as well as preaching Christianity before it was legal.&nbsp;Therefore, he was placed under house arrest, as he refused to renounce his faith.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/valentine-s-day-special-cult-classics-devdas-tere-naam-to-re-release-in-cinemas-1769866816694">Valentine's Day special: Cult classics Devdas, Tere Naam to re-release in cinemas</a>&nbsp;While serving the sentence, Saint Valentine of Terni fell in love with the jailer's daughter; he soon restored her sight. The house converted, believing in the power of God. When the news reached the emperor, Valentine was executed on February 14. On the day of execution, he sent the jailer's daughter a farewell note: 'From your Valentine'. Later, the church made this festival a Christian celebration and chose to use it to remember St Valentine's Day.&nbsp;Another story comes from the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. He was the first person to link Valentine’s Day to romance in his poem-- 'The Parlement of Foules', a poem written in the late 14th century. He associated the day with romantic love, imagining that this is the time when European birds choose their mates.<h2>Why is February 14 called Saint Valentine's Day?</h2>February 14 is Saint Valentine's Day in the Lutheran calendar of saints. Valentine is remembered in the Church of England with a commemoration on February 14. Saint Valentine was also in the General Roman Calendar for celebration as a simple feast until 1955, when Pope Pius XII reduced all such feasts to just a commemoration within another celebration.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/valentine-s-day-2026-deepika-padukone-to-alia-bhatt-bollywood-inspired-floral-outfits-for-a-perfect-date-night-1770819252070">Valentine's Day 2026: Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt</a>&nbsp;The 1969 revision of the General Roman Calendar removed this mention, leaving it for inclusion only in local calendars such as that of Balzan, Malta. His commemoration was still in the 1962 Roman Missal and is thus observed also by those who, in the circumstances indicated in Pope Benedict XVI's 2007 motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, use that edition.&nbsp;During the Middle Ages, it was believed that birds paired in mid-February. This was then associated with the romance of Valentine. Although these legends differ, Valentine's Day is widely recognised as a day for romance and devotion.<h2>Significance of Valentine's Day with love</h2>The day came to be associated with romance and love in the 14th and 15th centuries when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the 'love birds' of early spring. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as 'valentines').&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/valentine-s-day-special-7-heartwarming-ranveer-singh-characters-we-can-t-help-but-love-1770873135253">Valentine’s Day Special: 7 heartwarming Ranveer Singh characters we can’t help but love</a>&nbsp;Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.<h2>Worldwide celebration of Valentine's Day on February 14</h2>Valentine's Day customs—sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"), offering confectionery and presenting flowers—developed in early modern England and spread throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th century. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, these customs spread to other countries, like those of Halloween and aspects of Christmas (such as Santa Claus).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/valentine-week-calendar-2026-from-rose-day-to-kiss-day-check-the-full-list-with-dates-1770352332378">Valentine week calendar 2026: A look at seven days of love - from Rose Day to Kiss Day</a>&nbsp;Valentine's Day is celebrated in many East Asian countries, with Singaporeans, Chinese, and South Koreans spending the most money on Valentine's gifts&nbsp;But in some other countries, like Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the day is banned due to the day's conflicting views with the Islamic culture. Since 2009, certain practices pertaining to Valentine's Day (such as giving flowers, cards, or other gifts suggestive of Valentine's Day) have been banned in Iran.

Valentine's Day, a day celebrated every year on February 14, is marked by love. But what exactly is the significance and history behind this day? Read to know more. 

Every year on February 14, couples all around the world celebrate it as the day of love. Although love doesn't need a single day to be celebrated, it is marked as a special day on which couples express their affection for each other and promise a lifetime of company. But what is the origin and history behind this day? Let's delve in to know more. What is the origin of Valentine's Day? Valentine's Day has been celebrated since the Roman Empire. There are many stories behind Valentine's Day celebrations. The day is observed in honour of Saint Valentine of Terni, who was assassinated by Roman Emperor Claudius II. He was a priest who is supposedly known for secretly performing Christian marriages for Roman troops as well as preaching Christianity before it was legal. Therefore, he was placed under house arrest, as he refused to renounce his faith. Also Read: Valentine's Day special: Cult classics Devdas, Tere Naam to re-release in cinemas While serving the sentence, Saint Valentine of Terni fell in love with the jailer's daughter; he soon restored her sight. The house converted, believing in the power of God. When the news reached the emperor, Valentine was executed on February 14. On the day of execution, he sent the jailer's daughter a farewell note: 'From your Valentine'. Later, the church made this festival a Christian celebration and chose to use it to remember St Valentine's Day. Another story comes from the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. He was the first person to link Valentine’s Day to romance in his poem-- 'The Parlement of Foules', a poem written in the late 14th century. He associated the day with romantic love, imagining that this is the time when European birds choose their mates. Why is February 14 called Saint Valentine's Day? February 14 is Saint Valentine's Day in the Lutheran calendar of saints. Valentine is remembered in the Church of England with a commemoration on February 14. Saint Valentine was also in the General Roman Calendar for celebration as a simple feast until 1955, when Pope Pius XII reduced all such feasts to just a commemoration within another celebration. Also Read: Valentine's Day 2026: Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt The 1969 revision of the General Roman Calendar removed this mention, leaving it for inclusion only in local calendars such as that of Balzan, Malta. His commemoration was still in the 1962 Roman Missal and is thus observed also by those who, in the circumstances indicated in Pope Benedict XVI's 2007 motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, use that edition. During the Middle Ages, it was believed that birds paired in mid-February. This was then associated with the romance of Valentine. Although these legends differ, Valentine's Day is widely recognised as a day for romance and devotion. Significance of Valentine's Day with love The day came to be associated with romance and love in the 14th and 15th centuries when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the 'love birds' of early spring. In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as 'valentines'). Also Read: Valentine’s Day Special: 7 heartwarming Ranveer Singh characters we can’t help but love Valentine's Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. Worldwide celebration of Valentine's Day on February 14 Valentine's Day customs—sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"), offering confectionery and presenting flowers—developed in early modern England and spread throughout the English-speaking world in the 19th century. In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, these customs spread to other countries, like those of Halloween and aspects of Christmas (such as Santa Claus). Also Read: Valentine week calendar 2026: A look at seven days of love - from Rose Day to Kiss Day Valentine's Day is celebrated in many East Asian countries, with Singaporeans, Chinese, and South Koreans spending the most money on Valentine's gifts But in some other countries, like Indonesia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the day is banned due to the day's conflicting views with the Islamic culture. Since 2009, certain practices pertaining to Valentine's Day (such as giving flowers, cards, or other gifts suggestive of Valentine's Day) have been banned in Iran.

Valentine's Day, a day celebrated every year on February 14, is marked by love. But what exactly is the significance and history behind this day? Read to know more.&nbsp;

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Valentine’s Day is here. Every year, February 14th is celebrated as a day of love and to express love for the person you admire the most in your life. Originating from a mix of Roman tradition and a Christian feast day for Saint Valentine, the day has evolved into a popular occasion marked by exchanging flowers, chocolates, and gifts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/valentine-s-day-special-7-heartwarming-ranveer-singh-characters-we-can-t-help-but-love-1770873135253">7 heartwarming Ranveer Singh characters we can't help but love</a>

<h3>Romantic Valentine’s Day Wishes</h3>1. Happy Valentine’s Day to the one who makes my heart smile every single day. 2. You are my today, my tomorrow, and my forever. 3. Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favourite. 4. With you, every day feels like Valentine’s Day. 5. Thank you for being my safe place and my biggest blessing. 6. Loving you is the easiest thing I’ve ever done. 7. You are the reason my world feels so magical. 8. My heart chose you, and it will choose you again and again. 9. Forever isn’t long enough with you. 10. You’re not just my love, you’re my home. 11. Happy Valentine’s Day to the one who completes me. 12. I fall in love with you more every day. 13. You’re my favourite notification. 14. Life is better when we’re together. 15. You + Me = Always&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/valentine-week-calendar-2026-from-rose-day-to-kiss-day-check-the-full-list-with-dates-1770352332378">Valentine week calendar 2026: From Rose Day to Kiss Day</a><h3>Short and cute messages</h3>16. Be mine. Today. Tomorrow. Always. 17. I love you endlessly. 18. You’re my happy place. 19. My heart belongs to you. 20. Still crushing on you every day. 21. Together is my favourite place to be. 22. You’re my once-in-a-lifetime. 23. Love you more than words. 24. Always yours. 25. You are my forever Valentine.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/valentine-s-day-special-cult-classics-devdas-tere-naam-to-re-release-in-cinemas-1769866816694">Valentine's Day special: Cult classics Devdas, Tere Naam to re-release in cinemas</a><h3>Love Quotes</h3>26. “In a world full of temporary things, you are my forever.” 27. “I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you.” 28. “If I had to choose again, I’d still choose you.” 29. “You are the best thing that ever happened to me.” 30. “Home is wherever I’m with you.” 31. “Love isn’t about finding someone to live with; it’s finding someone you can’t live without.” 32. “I didn’t believe in destiny until I met you.” 33. “Every heartbeat of mine whispers your name.” 34. “You make my ordinary life extraordinary.” 35. “With you, I have everything.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/valentine-s-day-2026-deepika-padukone-to-alia-bhatt-bollywood-inspired-floral-outfits-for-a-perfect-date-night-1770819252070">Valentine’s Day 2026: Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt- Bollywood-inspired floral outfits for a perfect date night</a><h3>WhatsApp Status Ideas</h3>36. Officially taken by the love of my life&nbsp; 37. Valentine vibes only&nbsp; 38. Found my forever person&nbsp; 39. Love looks good on us&nbsp; 40. 14th February – celebrating us&nbsp; 41. My heart beats for one name. 42. Lucky in love. 43. Grateful for you today &amp; always. 44. Still obsessed with you. 45. Forever my Valentine<h3>Valentine's Day images</h3>&nbsp;

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Happy Valentine's Day! Do you want to send a romantic message to your lover, or are you looking for the perfect caption for a social media story for your beau? Check the list below of 50+ combined messages and caption ideas that will help you express love this special day. 

Valentine’s Day is here. Every year, February 14th is celebrated as a day of love and to express love for the person you admire the most in your life. Originating from a mix of Roman tradition and a Christian feast day for Saint Valentine, the day has evolved into a popular occasion marked by exchanging flowers, chocolates, and gifts. Also Read: 7 heartwarming Ranveer Singh characters we can't help but love

Happy Valentine's Day! Do you want to send a romantic message to your lover, or are you looking for the perfect caption for a social media story for your beau? Check the list below of 50+ combined messages and caption ideas that will help you express love this special day.&nbsp;

Happy Valentine’s Day 2026 wishes: 50+ romantic messages, quotes, WhatsApp statuses, and images to share with your loved ones on 14 February

FBI investigators searching for missing Arizona resident Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "TODAY" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have released new details about a masked suspect believed to be involved in the 84-year-old's kidnapping, as authorities continue to sort through thousands of public tips in the case.<h2>What new details did the FBI release?</h2>The FBI said a forensic review of surveillance footage shows the suspect is a man of average build, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was seen carrying a black 25-litre Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. "We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving," said the FBI in a statement. Officials also announced that they have increased the reward for information to 100,000 dollars.The agency has till now, already received more than 13,000 tips from the public since Guthrie disappeared earlier this month.<h2>Search intensifies in Arizona</h2>Authorities in Pima County have asked residents in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson to share any video recordings taken between January 1 and February 2 near Guthrie’s home. Investigators, according to an X post by the Pima County Sheriff’s department, are particularly interested in "any video showing vehicles, traffic, pedestrians, or suspicious activity" within roughly a two-square-mile radius of the Guthrie residence.The appeal follows a surge of calls after law enforcement released door camera images showing a masked and gloved individual outside Guthrie’s home in the early hours of February 1. Despite the influx of information, officials say no new suspects have been identified in the 12-day hunt for the abducted 84-year-old.<h2>Police recover suspicious black gloves</h2>On Wednesday (Feb 12) an extensive search of multiple roadways close to the Guthrie home led to the recovery of a pair of black gloves, local media reported. The gloves have been sent for DNA testing. Authorities have not confirmed whether the item is connected to the disappearance.Nancy Guthrie’s daughter, television host Savannah Guthrie, has continued to urge the public to help find her mother. In a social media post, she shared family video footage and wrote that they would never stop searching. "We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly, around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don’t know where. And we need your help," she said.

FBI has released a clearer profile of the masked suspect in the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. With over 13,000 tips in and no arrest yet, they've also raised the reward to $100,000. All we know.

FBI investigators searching for missing Arizona resident Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "TODAY" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have released new details about a masked suspect believed to be involved in the 84-year-old's kidnapping, as authorities continue to sort through thousands of public tips in the case. What new details did the FBI release? The FBI said a forensic review of surveillance footage shows the suspect is a man of average build, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall. He was seen carrying a black 25-litre Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. "We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving," said the FBI in a statement. Officials also announced that they have increased the reward for information to 100,000 dollars. The agency has till now, already received more than 13,000 tips from the public since Guthrie disappeared earlier this month. Search intensifies in Arizona Authorities in Pima County have asked residents in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson to share any video recordings taken between January 1 and February 2 near Guthrie’s home. Investigators, according to an X post by the Pima County Sheriff’s department, are particularly interested in "any video showing vehicles, traffic, pedestrians, or suspicious activity" within roughly a two-square-mile radius of the Guthrie residence. The appeal follows a surge of calls after law enforcement released door camera images showing a masked and gloved individual outside Guthrie’s home in the early hours of February 1. Despite the influx of information, officials say no new suspects have been identified in the 12-day hunt for the abducted 84-year-old. Police recover suspicious black gloves On Wednesday (Feb 12) an extensive search of multiple roadways close to the Guthrie home led to the recovery of a pair of black gloves, local media reported. The gloves have been sent for DNA testing. Authorities have not confirmed whether the item is connected to the disappearance. Nancy Guthrie’s daughter, television host Savannah Guthrie, has continued to urge the public to help find her mother. In a social media post, she shared family video footage and wrote that they would never stop searching. "We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly, around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don’t know where. And we need your help," she said.

FBI has released a clearer profile of the masked suspect in the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. With over 13,000 tips in and no arrest yet, they've also raised the reward to $100,000. All we know.

FBI reveals fresh details about masked suspect in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping; Reward raised to $100,000

A senior US politician on Thursday claimed over the viral footage that the woman who is on the floor under Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion is a sex trafficking victim. There were two pieces of footage related to this scene were released in the Epstein files on January 30.&nbsp;While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Lieu suggested the woman may have been a victim of sex trafficking as he questioned US Attorney General Pam Bondi about why Andrew has never faced prosecution, according to a report in the Daily Mail.<h3>Andrew denies his wrongdoing</h3>"Please put the photos back up, we are looking at a sex trafficking victim under the federal Victims Trafficking Protection Act. Not only is Jeffrey Epstein guilty, but anyone who patronised Epstein's sex operation is also guilty of a crime. That's why I find it absolutely despicable that you sought to protect Epstein's clients, like former Prince Andrew," California Congressman Ted Lieu said.&nbsp;"These two photos staring you in the face are evidence of a crime, and more than enough evidence to predicate an investigation against former Prince Andrew. So I asked you, Attorney General Counsel, why did you shut down this investigation last July? And why have you not prosecuted former Prince Andrew?, he questioned.&nbsp;In the latest release, the Department of Justice of the US has published over three million documents related to Epstein. The released file has never come up with charges against former Prince Andrew. All the women in connection with Epstein were described by the US as sex trafficking victims under federal law, but in the case of the woman in the Andrew photos. In response to the footage, Andrew has continuously denied his wrongdoing.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-locked-and-loaded-after-uss-abraham-lincoln-us-mobilises-missile-launchers-in-qatar-1770747308527">'Locked and loaded': After USS Abraham Lincoln, US mobilises missile launchers in Qatar</a> &nbsp;

While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. 

A senior US politician on Thursday claimed over the viral footage that the woman who is on the floor under Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Jeffrey Epstein's New York mansion is a sex trafficking victim. There were two pieces of footage related to this scene were released in the Epstein files on January 30. While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. Lieu suggested the woman may have been a victim of sex trafficking as he questioned US Attorney General Pam Bondi about why Andrew has never faced prosecution, according to a report in the Daily Mail. Andrew denies his wrongdoing "Please put the photos back up, we are looking at a sex trafficking victim under the federal Victims Trafficking Protection Act. Not only is Jeffrey Epstein guilty, but anyone who patronised Epstein's sex operation is also guilty of a crime. That's why I find it absolutely despicable that you sought to protect Epstein's clients, like former Prince Andrew," California Congressman Ted Lieu said. "These two photos staring you in the face are evidence of a crime, and more than enough evidence to predicate an investigation against former Prince Andrew. So I asked you, Attorney General Counsel, why did you shut down this investigation last July? And why have you not prosecuted former Prince Andrew?, he questioned. In the latest release, the Department of Justice of the US has published over three million documents related to Epstein. The released file has never come up with charges against former Prince Andrew. All the women in connection with Epstein were described by the US as sex trafficking victims under federal law, but in the case of the woman in the Andrew photos. In response to the footage, Andrew has continuously denied his wrongdoing. Also read: 'Locked and loaded': After USS Abraham Lincoln, US mobilises missile launchers in Qatar

While the circumstances surrounding the images remain unclear, California Congressman Ted Lieu displayed them during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Woman in Epstein footage lying on floor under Prince Andrew was sex trafficking victim, US lawmaker claims

A massive sinkhole opened up on Qixin Road in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. CCTV footage captures cracks opening up in the tarmac, vehicles, motorcycles, and streetlamps getting swallowed into the void. At first, pedestrians were walking around so calmly that it appeared like a controlled demolition. Soon, they scattered as the sinkhole continued to slurp down pavements. The scale of the sinkhole was huge; there was damage to infrastructure, but no fatalities were reported.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-47th-islamic-revolution-baal-effigy-trump-star-of-david-1770882499076">Iranian demonstrators torch ‘Baal’ statue on 47th Islamic Revolution anniversary and chant 'death to Israel'</a>

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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-fbi-authorised-destruction-master-copy-prison-footage-2024-1770886456652">Epstein files reveal FBI authorised destruction of ‘Master Copy’ prison footage in 2024</a>Workers have witnessed water leaks in the area during the Jiam Metro line excavations, which weakened the surrounding soft soil. But nobody predicted this, the minor cracks rapidly expanded to a 10-20 meter wide crater, sidewalks folding inside, and debris accumulating underground. Shanghai is built on the Yangtze delta muck. The delta is composed of Quaternary clastic sediments, consisting of fine-grained silts, clays, and loose, soft alluvial soils. which makes it prone to leakage and easy loss of structural integrity. Emergency crews from the China Railway Tunnel Bureau rushed to stabilise the site. They have cordoned off the area, halted traffics and deployed pipes to manage flooding from the leakage of the pipe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A massive sinkhole swallowed part of Qixin Road in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. CCTV footage shows vehicles and streetlamps falling into the crater.

A massive sinkhole opened up on Qixin Road in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. CCTV footage captures cracks opening up in the tarmac, vehicles, motorcycles, and streetlamps getting swallowed into the void. At first, pedestrians were walking around so calmly that it appeared like a controlled demolition. Soon, they scattered as the sinkhole continued to slurp down pavements. The scale of the sinkhole was huge; there was damage to infrastructure, but no fatalities were reported. Also Read: Iranian demonstrators torch ‘Baal’ statue on 47th Islamic Revolution anniversary and chant 'death to Israel'

A massive sinkhole swallowed part of Qixin Road in Shanghai on February 11, 2026. CCTV footage shows vehicles and streetlamps falling into the crater.

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Nancy Guthrie is a longtime resident of Pima County, Tucson, USA and the mother of NBC News journalist and Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. After she went missing, her case has drawn widespread attention. It has been around 12 days since her disappearance, but findings are still on the way.

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case: FBI finds black glove near Savannah’s mother’s home. Here's what we know so far about investigation

A Reddit user said he resigned after informing his manager that he would need to leave due to technical issues at his end. He shared the screenshot of a tense WhatsApp chat with his team leader, in which he threatened him that if he continues to talk about it and is absent from work, he would be declared absconding. The shocked man wrote that he immediately informed him that he would not be able to continue working with the company. He shared the chat on social media. The post shared by Reddit user Quick_carpenter915 shows that the man told his boss he won't be able to work on Monday due to the electricity and internet outage in their neighbourhood. A faulty wiring required replacement and would take hours to fix. However, the manager did not pay heed to his problem and denied the request. He warned that "further negotiations will be considered as absconding from work." The shocked employee replied, “Ok, please consider Friday, 7th February, to be my last working day.” &nbsp;

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<h2>The employee was forced to report to work</h2>He told people in the post that he made a mistake by informing the manager about the problem and asking for leave. The man shared screenshots of the conversation, detailing how it all went down. The anonymous user wrote in the post that he had informed the management about the issue in advance. He then reminded them about it, but was still forced to report to work. After he sent in his resignation on WhatsApp, the management called him and talked about the problem. He said they agreed and granted the leave until Tuesday. Netizens shared their views on the incident, some calling out why the conversation took place on WhatsApp.Also Read:&nbsp;&nbsp;A user wrote, "Get at least 2 other job offers and then, be bold to them. No one should suffer this. I absolutely hate when these f***s torture the employees for no reason, mainly just ego of power trip." Another commented, "I wonder why so many of these conversations posted on this sub happen in WhatsApp. That itself looks unprofessional." One user pointed out how it played out well for the employee when it could have gone completely wrong. "Imagine this is a plot planned to fire OP. Then they come up with ‘Get you relieving letter tomorrow itself'."

A Redditor shared a post showing how a request for leave turned threatening, forcing him to resign. The user shared screenshots of his conversation with the manager in which he denied the leave request and said negotiations would be considered absconding.

A Reddit user said he resigned after informing his manager that he would need to leave due to technical issues at his end. He shared the screenshot of a tense WhatsApp chat with his team leader, in which he threatened him that if he continues to talk about it and is absent from work, he would be declared absconding. The shocked man wrote that he immediately informed him that he would not be able to continue working with the company. He shared the chat on social media. The post shared by Reddit user Quick_carpenter915 shows that the man told his boss he won't be able to work on Monday due to the electricity and internet outage in their neighbourhood. A faulty wiring required replacement and would take hours to fix. However, the manager did not pay heed to his problem and denied the request. He warned that "further negotiations will be considered as absconding from work." The shocked employee replied, “Ok, please consider Friday, 7th February, to be my last working day.”

A Redditor shared a post showing how a request for leave turned threatening, forcing him to resign. The user shared screenshots of his conversation with the manager in which he denied the leave request and said negotiations would be considered absconding.

Employee's leave request turns into an 'absconding' threat by manager, he resigns

China has turned a vast area of arid desert into a forest, and after decades of effort, it is today a huge carbon sink, according to new research. The Taklamakan Desert spans 337,000 square kilometres and is surrounded by high mountains that do not let moist air reach the area. This makes the condition unfavourable for any kind of vegetation. Yet, China started a project nearly 48 years ago to slow desertification. The Three-North Shelterbelt Program yielded results, and this desert now absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits. Billions of trees were planted around the Taklamakan's edges as part of the ecological project. Study co-author Yuk Yung, a professor of planetary science at Caltech, told Live Science, this is the first time they have seen that 'human-led intervention can effectively enhance carbon sequestration in even the most extreme arid landscapes." This achievement shows that it is possible to turn a desert into a carbon sink.<h2>“Great Green Wall” project and its success</h2>The Taklamakan Desert has long been considered a &nbsp;"biological void" because over 95 per cent of it is covered in shifting sand. China started facing a problem in the 1950s when the country witnessed massive urbanisation. Natural land was converted to suit the changes, which led the desert to expand. This created conditions for more sandstorms, which blow away soil and deposit sand instead. The Three-North Shelterbelt Program, also known as the "Great Green Wall," was kick-started in 1978. It targeted planting billions of trees around the margins of the Taklamakan and Gobi deserts by 2050. By 2024, it had sown more than 66 billion trees in northern China. Researchers say the vegetation has stabilised sand dunes and grown forest cover in the country. In 1949, this cover stood at 10 per cent of its area, and today it is at more than 25 per cent.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/turkey-north-anatolian-fault-marmara-sea-mega-earthquake-1770805526312">'Invisible' fault line silent for centuries could trigger the next mega earthquake in THIS region</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Recent research indicates that the Taklamakan Desert is acting as an unexpected carbon "sink," with the green cover absorbing more CO2 than the desert releases. By analysing 25 years of ground observations, satellite data, and NOAA’s Carbon Tracker models, scientists have mapped a significant shift in the region's carbon cycle. They published their results on January 19 in the journal PNAS. "Based on the results of this study, the Taklamakan Desert, although only around its rim, represents the first successful model demonstrating the possibility of transforming a desert into a carbon sink," Yung said.&nbsp;Scientists think the Great Green project can be a valuable model for other deser regions in the world. In comparison to the Taklamakan Desert, which spans 337,000 square kilometres, the Thar Desert in India is 264,091 square kilometres. Could trees turn Thar into a carbon sink?

The Taklamakan Desert in China is today surrounded by billions of trees, and it has transformed into a valuable region on Earth which is soaking more carbon dioxide than it is releasing. China began this initiative 48 years ago and has finally tasted success.

China has turned a vast area of arid desert into a forest, and after decades of effort, it is today a huge carbon sink, according to new research. The Taklamakan Desert spans 337,000 square kilometres and is surrounded by high mountains that do not let moist air reach the area. This makes the condition unfavourable for any kind of vegetation. Yet, China started a project nearly 48 years ago to slow desertification. The Three-North Shelterbelt Program yielded results, and this desert now absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits. Billions of trees were planted around the Taklamakan's edges as part of the ecological project. Study co-author Yuk Yung, a professor of planetary science at Caltech, told Live Science, this is the first time they have seen that 'human-led intervention can effectively enhance carbon sequestration in even the most extreme arid landscapes." This achievement shows that it is possible to turn a desert into a carbon sink. “Great Green Wall” project and its success The Taklamakan Desert has long been considered a "biological void" because over 95 per cent of it is covered in shifting sand. China started facing a problem in the 1950s when the country witnessed massive urbanisation. Natural land was converted to suit the changes, which led the desert to expand. This created conditions for more sandstorms, which blow away soil and deposit sand instead. The Three-North Shelterbelt Program, also known as the "Great Green Wall," was kick-started in 1978. It targeted planting billions of trees around the margins of the Taklamakan and Gobi deserts by 2050. By 2024, it had sown more than 66 billion trees in northern China. Researchers say the vegetation has stabilised sand dunes and grown forest cover in the country. In 1949, this cover stood at 10 per cent of its area, and today it is at more than 25 per cent. Also Read: 'Invisible' fault line silent for centuries could trigger the next mega earthquake in THIS region Recent research indicates that the Taklamakan Desert is acting as an unexpected carbon "sink," with the green cover absorbing more CO2 than the desert releases. By analysing 25 years of ground observations, satellite data, and NOAA’s Carbon Tracker models, scientists have mapped a significant shift in the region's carbon cycle. They published their results on January 19 in the journal PNAS. "Based on the results of this study, the Taklamakan Desert, although only around its rim, represents the first successful model demonstrating the possibility of transforming a desert into a carbon sink," Yung said. Scientists think the Great Green project can be a valuable model for other deser regions in the world. In comparison to the Taklamakan Desert, which spans 337,000 square kilometres, the Thar Desert in India is 264,091 square kilometres. Could trees turn Thar into a carbon sink?

The Taklamakan Desert in China is today surrounded by billions of trees, and it has transformed into a valuable region on Earth which is soaking more carbon dioxide than it is releasing. China began this initiative 48 years ago and has finally tasted success.

66bn trees in 48 years: China turns desert larger than Thar into a carbon sink

US President Donald Trump is once again facing renewed health concerns after appearing to face speech difficulties at the White House on Wednesday (Feb 11). The 79-year-old Republican’s rivals did not miss the opportunity to mock his gibberish caught on camera during his address. The US president also received an ‘Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal’ award from a pro-coal group for signing off on $175 million in federal funding to improve six coal plants in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and Kentucky. However, his struggle to pronounce the name of the award drew him even more attention.“Trump, slurring: I’m proud to officially name the...undishpu..the...jshhhh...whendidthiscomeout,” former vice president Kamala Hariss’ Headquarters handle posted on X while sharing the video.Speaking at the event attended by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Trump said, “I’m proud to officially name the undispuut...” before stumbling on his words for about two seconds.“When did this come out? Mr Speaker,” he said before continuing, “The undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal.”“We have to proceed, always—don’t use the word coal, you know, it needs a PR job,” he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump, slurring: I&#39;m proud to officially name the...undishpu..the...jshhhh...whendidthiscomeout <a href="https://t.co/B79u3Mawbi">pic.twitter.com/B79u3Mawbi</a>&mdash; Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/HQNewsNow/status/2021702088397390025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is often seen sparring with the US president on social media, joined in mocking him. “The sundowning starts earlier every day,” he wrote while sharing a clip of the incident.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The sundowning starts earlier every day <a href="https://t.co/90daeOJzKZ">pic.twitter.com/90daeOJzKZ</a>&mdash; Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovPressOffice/status/2021725155396137293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Social media reacts</h2>Social media users also mocked the US president, saying, “he is unserious and unstable.”“If he can't even finish a sentence than how can he serve as president?” another social media user questioned.“I heard him say that live! I couldn’t believe it,” one said in comments.“Notice when he can’t pronounce words, he always deflects with something random?” one pointed out.

Donald Trump sparked fresh health concerns after appearing to slur words at a White House event, struggling to pronounce an award name, as critics mocked the viral video online.

US President Donald Trump is once again facing renewed health concerns after appearing to face speech difficulties at the White House on Wednesday (Feb 11). The 79-year-old Republican’s rivals did not miss the opportunity to mock his gibberish caught on camera during his address. The US president also received an ‘Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal’ award from a pro-coal group for signing off on $175 million in federal funding to improve six coal plants in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina and Kentucky. However, his struggle to pronounce the name of the award drew him even more attention. “Trump, slurring: I’m proud to officially name the...undishpu..the...jshhhh...whendidthiscomeout,” former vice president Kamala Hariss’ Headquarters handle posted on X while sharing the video. Speaking at the event attended by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Trump said, “I’m proud to officially name the undispuut...” before stumbling on his words for about two seconds. “When did this come out? Mr Speaker,” he said before continuing, “The undisputed champion of beautiful, clean coal.” “We have to proceed, always—don’t use the word coal, you know, it needs a PR job,” he added.

Donald Trump sparked fresh health concerns after appearing to slur words at a White House event, struggling to pronounce an award name, as critics mocked the viral video online.

‘Unserious and unstable’: Trump’s bizarre gibberish during speech sparks renewed health concerns | WATCH

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Wednesday (Feb 12) accused Iranian authorities of subjecting imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to "life-threatening mistreatment." The Nobel Committee said it has received "credible reports" from inside the country that the Nobel laureate was subjected to severe physical abuse in Iran.<h2>Horrifying abuse</h2>Talking to CNN, Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes described the allegations as "horrifying." He said that during her arrest in December, Mohammadi was beaten with wooden sticks and batons and dragged across the ground by her hair. This, he said, led to her sustaining injuries, including open wounds on her head. Frydnes said that the activist was also kicked repeatedly in the pelvis and genital area, leaving her with intense pain. He added that she was then denied proper medical care while in detention.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signals-progress-in-iran-talks-but-ominously-warns-of-steep-consequences-1770439624521">Trump signals progress in Iran talks but ominously warns of 'steep' consequences</a>"The reports are, in fact, horrifying," Frydnes said, adding that "This constitutes cruel and inhumane treatment — a blatant violation of international human rights law".The committee fears for Mohammadi’s life, given Mohammadi's known heart disease and other medical conditions. "We definitely worry that she will not be able to live any longer," he said.<h2>Health concerns grow in detention</h2>Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most prominent human rights advocates, was hospitalised last week but transferred back to a detention facility in Mashhad before completing treatment, said her family-run foundation.The foundation also revealed that Mohammadi, on Sunday, ended a hunger strike she had begun earlier this month to protest her "unlawful detention, dire prison conditions, and the denial of contact with her family and lawyers".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pam-bondi-lied-under-oath-to-protect-potus-democrats-tell-ag-to-resign-amid-trump-epstein-links-watch-video-1770863293332">Pam Bondi 'lied under oath' to protect POTUS? Democrats tell AG to resign amid Trump-Epstein links | Watch Video</a><h2>Why is she in jail?</h2>Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her advocacy of women’s rights and democracy in Iran, has spent much of the past two decades in and out of Tehran’s Evin prison. Authorities briefly suspended her sentence in December 2024 to allow her to recover from surgery, but she was arrested again the following year.On Saturday, a court sentenced her to more than seven additional years in prison. According to her lawyer, Mostafa Nili "She has been sentenced to six years in prison for ‘gathering and collusion’ and one and a half years for propaganda and two-year travel ban".&nbsp;

The Nobel Committee says jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has suffered “life-threatening mistreatment” in Iranian custody, including beatings and denied medical care. Here's what we know.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Wednesday (Feb 12) accused Iranian authorities of subjecting imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to "life-threatening mistreatment." The Nobel Committee said it has received "credible reports" from inside the country that the Nobel laureate was subjected to severe physical abuse in Iran. Horrifying abuse Talking to CNN, Committee chair Jørgen Watne Frydnes described the allegations as "horrifying." He said that during her arrest in December, Mohammadi was beaten with wooden sticks and batons and dragged across the ground by her hair. This, he said, led to her sustaining injuries, including open wounds on her head. Frydnes said that the activist was also kicked repeatedly in the pelvis and genital area, leaving her with intense pain. He added that she was then denied proper medical care while in detention. Also read | Trump signals progress in Iran talks but ominously warns of 'steep' consequences "The reports are, in fact, horrifying," Frydnes said, adding that "This constitutes cruel and inhumane treatment — a blatant violation of international human rights law". The committee fears for Mohammadi’s life, given Mohammadi's known heart disease and other medical conditions. "We definitely worry that she will not be able to live any longer," he said. Health concerns grow in detention Mohammadi, one of Iran’s most prominent human rights advocates, was hospitalised last week but transferred back to a detention facility in Mashhad before completing treatment, said her family-run foundation. The foundation also revealed that Mohammadi, on Sunday, ended a hunger strike she had begun earlier this month to protest her "unlawful detention, dire prison conditions, and the denial of contact with her family and lawyers". Also read | Pam Bondi 'lied under oath' to protect POTUS? Democrats tell AG to resign amid Trump-Epstein links | Watch Video Why is she in jail? Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 for her advocacy of women’s rights and democracy in Iran, has spent much of the past two decades in and out of Tehran’s Evin prison. Authorities briefly suspended her sentence in December 2024 to allow her to recover from surgery, but she was arrested again the following year. On Saturday, a court sentenced her to more than seven additional years in prison. According to her lawyer, Mostafa Nili "She has been sentenced to six years in prison for ‘gathering and collusion’ and one and a half years for propaganda and two-year travel ban".

The Nobel Committee says jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has suffered “life-threatening mistreatment” in Iranian custody, including beatings and denied medical care. Here's what we know.

Nobel Committee accuses Iran of 'life-threatening mistreatment' of jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi

An Iranian propaganda video made using artificial intelligence shows the country's forces attacking US ships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln. The AI video is being widely shared on social media. The warship is currently in the Arabian Sea along with a strike group of fighter jets and warships. The US has warned of an attack on the country, for which it has sent an armada of warships towards Iranian waters. The clip simulates a video game, and starts with showing US warships at sea. Iranian planes soar overhead, and it moves on to showing dozens of navy generals checking radar footage. Missiles are fired from the Iranian coast, while drones, gunboats, and submarines surround the USS Abraham Lincoln, leading to the destruction of the aircraft carrier. It then shows American troops fleeing in panic while Iranian soldiers celebrate the destruction of the warship.&nbsp;

An Iranian propaganda video made using artificial intelligence shows the country's forces attacking US ships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln. The AI video is being widely shared on social media. The warship is currently in the Arabian Sea along with a strike group of fighter jets and warships. US has warned of an attack on the country, for which it has sent an armada of warships towards Iranian waters. 

The clip simulates a video game, and starts with showing US warships in the sea. Iranian planes soar overhead and it moves on to showing dozens of navy generals checking radar footage. Missiles are fired from the Iranian coast, while drones, gunboats, and submarines surround the USS Abraham Lincoln, leading to the destruction of the aircraft carrier. It then shows American troops fleeing in panic while Iranian soldiers celebrate the destruction of the warship.

The video has been analysed by experts who think it is part of psychological warfare aimed at intimidating US sailors and others supporting an attack on Iran. They think it sends across the message that no negotiation would happen under military pressure. It has garnered mixed reactions, with some saying that it is simply propaganda. 

Others think the AI video is a sign that any confrontation could trigger a wider conflict. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran following the deadly protests in the country in which an estimated 35,000 have died. Trump has been forcing Iran to make a deal on its nuclear program.

In January, Trump said that a “beautiful and massive Armada”, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, is sailing towards Iran. He added that the US forces are prepared to strike with "speed and violence" if the situation demands. Indirect talks between the US and Iran are going on in Oman. 

Tehran has refused Trump’s demands to stop enriching uranium towards weapons grade. Friday’s peace talks were cut short because of this reason. The regime says it is only ready to talk about nukes, and would not discuss ballistic missiles and crackdowns on protesters.

<h2>AI video by Iran - Propaganda or sign of larger conflict?</h2>The video has been analysed by experts who think it is part of psychological warfare aimed at intimidating US sailors and others supporting an attack on Iran. They think it sends across the message that no negotiation would happen under military pressure. It has garnered mixed reactions, with some saying that it is simply propaganda. Others think the AI video is a sign that any confrontation could trigger a wider conflict. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran following the deadly protests in the country, in which an estimated 35,000 have died. Trump has been forcing Iran to make a deal on its nuclear program.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-last-time-iran-trump-threatens-tehran-after-meeting-with-netanyahu-says-there-ll-be-no-deal-consequences-1770839117611">Trump threatens Tehran after meeting with Netanyahu, says there'll be 'no deal' consequences</a><h2>Iran-US peace talks in Oman</h2>In January, Trump said that a “beautiful and massive Armada”, led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, was sailing towards Iran. He added that the US forces are prepared to strike with "speed and violence" if the situation demands. Indirect talks between the US and Iran are going on in Oman. Tehran has refused Trump’s demands to stop enriching uranium towards weapons-grade. Friday’s peace talks were cut short for this reason. The regime says it is only ready to talk about nukes, and would not discuss ballistic missiles and crackdowns on protesters.

Iran has released a chilling AI video showing its forces attacking the US armada of USS Abraham Lincoln and the rest of the fleet on standby near the country. The video shows Tehran completely destroying the warship and celebrating.

An Iranian propaganda video made using artificial intelligence shows the country's forces attacking US ships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln. The AI video is being widely shared on social media. The warship is currently in the Arabian Sea along with a strike group of fighter jets and warships. The US has warned of an attack on the country, for which it has sent an armada of warships towards Iranian waters. The clip simulates a video game, and starts with showing US warships at sea. Iranian planes soar overhead, and it moves on to showing dozens of navy generals checking radar footage. Missiles are fired from the Iranian coast, while drones, gunboats, and submarines surround the USS Abraham Lincoln, leading to the destruction of the aircraft carrier. It then shows American troops fleeing in panic while Iranian soldiers celebrate the destruction of the warship.

Iran has released a chilling AI video showing its forces attacking the US armada of USS Abraham Lincoln and the rest of the fleet on standby near the country. The video shows Tehran completely destroying the warship and celebrating.

Chilling Iran propaganda video shows attack on USS Abraham Lincoln

As Artificial Intelligence continues to grow across various fields, an AI startup CEO has warned of its impending dangers, which he described as “much bigger than COVID”. In an article titled ‘Something Big Is Happening’, Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer said that AI will eliminate 50 per cent of entry-level white-collar jobs in the coming years. He added that the latest models have the capability for massive disruption, which can happen by the end of this year. He further warned that AI is now building itself, making it even more intelligent.“I’m going to be direct with you because I think you deserve honesty more than comfort,” Shumer wrote in the nearly 5-word X post published on Tuesday (Feb 10). “Dario Amodei, who is probably the most safety-focused CEO in the AI industry, has publicly predicted that AI will eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years. And many people in the industry think he's being conservative. Given what the latest models can do, the capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year. It'll take some time to ripple through the economy, but the underlying ability is arriving now.”“I’ve spent six years building an AI startup and investing in the space. I live in this world. And I’m writing this for the people in my life who don’t... my family, my friends, the people I care about who keep asking me ‘so what’s the deal with AI?’ and getting an answer that doesn’t do justice to what’s actually happening,” he added. “But the gap between what I've been saying and what is actually happening has gotten far too big. The people I care about deserve to hear what is coming, even if it sounds crazy.”Shumer described how he has already felt the dangers of AI in his work. “I am no longer needed for the actual technical work of my job,” he said. He went on to describe how a simple command can build what he wants, with no further corrections needed. He said that the AI does it better than he could.

<h2>AI is building itself</h2>He said that it was the GPT-5.3 Codex model, which was released last week, that “shook” him the most. “It wasn’t just executing my instructions. It was making intelligent decisions. It had something that felt, for the first time, like judgment. Like taste. The inexplicable sense of knowing what the right call is that people always said AI would never have. This model has it, or something close enough that the distinction is starting not to matter,” he wrote.Shumer warned that “AI is now building the next AI.” He then cited a document released by OpenAI on its GPT-5.3 Codex, which read: “GPT-5.3-Codex is our first model that was instrumental in creating itself. The Codex team used early versions to debug its own training, manage its own deployment, and diagnose test results and evaluations.”“Read that again. The AI helped build itself,” Shumer said. “This isn't a prediction about what might happen someday. This is OpenAI telling you, right now, that the AI they just released was used to create itself.”He further said that the current gap between public perception and reality is “dangerous” because it is preventing people from preparing, saying that most people are using free versions of AI tools that are more than a year behind what paying users have access to. “The people paying for the best tools, and actually using them daily for real work, know what's coming.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg">https://t.co/ivXRKXJvQg</a>&mdash; Matt Shumer (@mattshumer_) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattshumer_/status/2021256989876109403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer warns AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within years, saying advanced models are already building and improving themselves, accelerating disruption.

As Artificial Intelligence continues to grow across various fields, an AI startup CEO has warned of its impending dangers, which he described as “much bigger than COVID”. In an article titled ‘Something Big Is Happening’, Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer said that AI will eliminate 50 per cent of entry-level white-collar jobs in the coming years. He added that the latest models have the capability for massive disruption, which can happen by the end of this year. He further warned that AI is now building itself, making it even more intelligent. “I’m going to be direct with you because I think you deserve honesty more than comfort,” Shumer wrote in the nearly 5-word X post published on Tuesday (Feb 10). “Dario Amodei, who is probably the most safety-focused CEO in the AI industry, has publicly predicted that AI will eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within one to five years. And many people in the industry think he's being conservative. Given what the latest models can do, the capability for massive disruption could be here by the end of this year. It'll take some time to ripple through the economy, but the underlying ability is arriving now.” “I’ve spent six years building an AI startup and investing in the space. I live in this world. And I’m writing this for the people in my life who don’t... my family, my friends, the people I care about who keep asking me ‘so what’s the deal with AI?’ and getting an answer that doesn’t do justice to what’s actually happening,” he added. “But the gap between what I've been saying and what is actually happening has gotten far too big. The people I care about deserve to hear what is coming, even if it sounds crazy.” Shumer described how he has already felt the dangers of AI in his work. “I am no longer needed for the actual technical work of my job,” he said. He went on to describe how a simple command can build what he wants, with no further corrections needed. He said that the AI does it better than he could.

Hyperwrite CEO Matt Shumer warns AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within years, saying advanced models are already building and improving themselves, accelerating disruption.

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