February 18, 2026 – Global Headlines

Story gist: The U.S. offered more details on its claim that China conducted a secret nuclear weapons test.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Washington Post frames story neutrally as U.S. providing details on China claim. Center South China Morning Post uses similar factual phrasing without emphasis. Right-leaning Fox News highlights State Department allegation reigniting U.S. nuclear testing debate, emphasizing domestic controversy and China’s role over mere details.

Story gist: Peru’s Congress ousted President Jeri through an express impeachment after four months in office. The impeachment followed reports of secret meetings linked to China.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes the speed of the ‘express impeachment’ after just four months, highlighting political instability. Center Reuters focuses on the specific reason—China-linked secret meetings—and names Congress as the actor, maintaining neutrality. Right-leaning outlets absent, lacking perspective on potential anti-China implications or support for the ouster.

Story gist: Lunar New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, was celebrated around the world. The Guardian published pictures, and the BBC provided live coverage.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian emphasizes visual global celebrations with ‘in pictures’ framing. Center BBC focuses on real-time updates via ‘live’ coverage. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential emphasis on cultural traditions, family values, or national observances among diaspora communities.

Story gist: Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir ‘A Hymn to Life’ launched in 22 languages. The book recounts her experiences as a survivor.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the story with praise, highlighting the memoir as ‘unique’ by a figure of ‘astonishing power’ in a review. Center outlets like AP News report neutrally on the launch and its message of turning horror into hope for survivors. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any conservative framing.

Story gist: French police arrested nine people in Lyon over the death of a far-right activist. Authorities launched a murder inquiry into the incident.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the event as police ‘launch[ing] murder inquiry after far-right activist’s death,’ softening language around violence and omitting perpetrator details. Center sources like Reuters specify ‘arrest hard-left members over killing,’ neutrally noting ideologies on both sides. Right-leaning coverage is absent, lacking emphasis on left-wing aggression against conservatives.