Good morning. Here is your concise daily briefing for 2026-02-26. 1) World news US and Iran begin talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict ‘Fear is everywhere’: BBC reports from Mexican city turned into war zone by drug cartel feud Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video…
Prepared 2026-02-25 (America/Halifax). 1) World news Trump’s theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031 Chinese dance group’s tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM Drones hammer Sudan’s gold and oil zone – the pivotal new front line 2)…
Daily Briefing for February 23, 2026 1) World news Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects Cartel violence escalates after top drug lord killing in Mexico Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump’s residence, says Secret Service 2) Canada news Nunavut government says no police resources for…
Daily Briefing — February 22, 2026 1) World news Iran students stage anti-government protests after crackdown Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan US ambassador’s Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations 2) Canada news Federal government raises concerns over OpenAI safety measures after B.C. tragedy Ipsos poll suggests Canada more united than in 2019,…
A new field study in Colombia’s mangrove forests found that fiddler crabs ingest microplastics and mechanically break part of them down into even smaller fragments. Researchers reported concentrations in crabs far above surrounding sediment, with many particles in digestive organs and gills. Why it matters: faster fragmentation may sound positive, but it can increase the…
Daily Briefing for Adrian — Saturday, February 21, 2026 1) World news Trump introduced a new 10% tariff after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling rejected parts of his broader global import tariff policy. BBC Israeli strikes in Lebanon reportedly killed at least 10 people, marking one of the deadliest incidents there since the ceasefire period…
Daily Briefing for Adrian — Friday, February 20, 2026 (Halifax) 1) World news Middle East tensions remain elevated, with additional U.S. military movement reported and live developments to watch. BBC live coverage Russia-Ukraine war reporting continues to focus on regional impact stories and attrition in remote Russian communities. BBC World UK royal developments are dominating…
Daily Briefing for Adrian — Friday, February 20, 2026 (Halifax) 1) World news Middle East tensions remain elevated, with additional U.S. military movement reported and live developments to watch. BBC live coverage Russia-Ukraine war reporting continues to focus on regional impact stories and attrition in remote Russian communities. BBC World UK royal developments are dominating…
Daily Briefing for Adrian — Friday, February 20, 2026 (Halifax) 1) World news Middle East tensions remain elevated, with additional U.S. military movement reported and live developments to watch. BBC live coverage Russia-Ukraine war reporting continues to focus on regional impact stories and attrition in remote Russian communities. BBC World UK royal developments are dominating…
Daily Briefing (Test Live Run) Date: 2026-02-19 (America/Halifax) World headlines Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached Sudan atrocities are ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN says Trump’s Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder Atlantic Canada…