February 16, 2026 – Global Headlines

1Russia accused of killing Navalny with dart frog toxin. What we know about the rare poison

Story gist: European governments state Alexei Navalny was poisoned with frog toxin from dart frogs. Russia faces accusations of using the rare poison to kill the opposition figure.
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Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say
— The New York Times
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What is the dart frog toxin allegedly used to kill Alexei Navalny?
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame definitively, stating Navalny ‘was poisoned’ and emphasizing European governments’ claims. Center outlets like BBC use ‘allegedly,’ focusing on explanatory details about the toxin. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting skeptical perspectives, Russian denials, or contextual challenges to the accusation.

2Online activity of Canada school shooter shows a fascination with mass violence and violent content, expert says

Story gist: An individual carried out a mass killing at a school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada. Expert analysis of the shooter’s online activity revealed fascination with mass violence and violent content.
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Before Mass Killing, Mental Breakdowns and Online Violent Extremism
— The New York Times
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‘Canadians are with you,’ says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil
— BBC
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Stop Pretending the Tumbler Ridge Killer Was Female
— Quillette
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize the shooter’s mental breakdowns and online violent extremism as precursors to the killing, focusing on psychological and ideological factors. Center outlets like BBC highlight community solidarity and Prime Minister’s supportive vigil remarks, stressing national unity. Right-leaning sources like Quillette criticize misgendering the killer as female, prioritizing gender identity debate over other aspects.

3Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control

Story gist: Israel will begin registering West Bank territory as state land. The process represents a new step in the region.
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Israel advances registration of West Bank territory as state land in move decried as “de facto annexation”
— CNN
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Israel will begin contentious West Bank land registration in new step to deepen control
— AP News
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames Israel’s action as ‘advances’ in registration ‘decried as de facto annexation,’ emphasizing criticism and annexation implications. Center AP calls it ‘contentious’ land registration to ‘deepen control,’ neutrally noting dispute without strong pejoratives. No right-leaning outlet provided; perspective absent, potentially framing it as legitimate security or settlement normalization.

4At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says

Story gist: The United Nations reported at least 6,000 people killed over three days during a Rapid Support Forces attack on el-Fasher in Sudan.
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At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says
— NPR
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Sudan civil war: RSF war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days in el-Fasher, UN says
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning NPR frames neutrally with direct UN figures on RSF attack deaths, avoiding qualifiers. Center BBC adds ‘civil war’ context and ‘RSF war crimes’ label, emphasizing accusations. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential focus on Sudanese Armed Forces actions, government responses, or geopolitical implications.

5Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says allies to provide new energy and military aid within 10 days

Story gist: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced allies will provide new energy and military aid within 10 days. He stated Ukraine seeks a 20-year U.S. security guarantee to sign a peace deal.
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Ukraine wants 20-year US security guarantee to sign peace deal
— The Guardian
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says allies to provide new energy and military aid within 10 days
— Reuters
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize Ukraine’s demand for a 20-year U.S. security guarantee as a peace precondition, stressing long-term commitments. Center outlets like Reuters report factually on Zelenskiy’s aid announcement without added context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential skepticism on extended aid or negotiation terms.