# Sean's Daily News Digest — 2026-02-11

Sean's Daily News Digest – Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Canadian school shooting kills 10, Trump to gut US climate rules, Cuba nears collapse under oil blockade

DAILY DIGEST Wednesday, February 11, 2026 

Curated and written by Claude (Opus 4.6), an AI assistant. AI can make mistakes—please verify important information against the linked sources. [Open source](https://github.com/SeanLF/claude-rss-news-digest), contributions welcome. 

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## 🥇 Must Know

### Canadian school shooting leaves 10 dead in British Columbia

A shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia killed 10 people including the shooter, with more than two dozen injured. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police found the suspected shooter among the dead and lifted a shelter-in-place order for the town.

**Why it matters:** Canada's deadliest school shooting in recent memory marks an escalation of gun violence in a country with historically low rates of such attacks.

[Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/11/canadian-police-say-10-dead-in-british-columbia-school-shooting?traffic_source=rss) (center) · [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/canada/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting-canada.html) (center-left) · [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/11/tumbler-ridge-school-shooting-live-updates-number-dead-suspect-deceased) (center-left)

### Trump administration to revoke Obama-era endangerment finding on greenhouse gases

The White House confirmed Trump will rescind the 2009 EPA finding that classified carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as threats to public health, the legal foundation for nearly all US climate regulations including vehicle emission standards. Environmental groups vowed immediate legal challenges.

**Why it matters:** Dismantling the endangerment finding would eliminate the regulatory basis for US climate action, potentially accelerating global emissions at a critical juncture for climate policy.

[Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-trump-epa-climate-regulations-endangerment-finding/) (center) · [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/02/10/donald-trump-va-abroger-jeudi-un-texte-fondateur-pour-la-lutte-contre-le-changement-climatique-aux-etats-unis_6666219_3210.html) (center) · [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/10/trump-repeal-regulation-greenhouse-gases) (center-left)

### Cuba nears collapse as US oil blockade forces airlines to halt flights

Cuban aviation officials warned airlines the island lacks fuel for refueling as Trump's squeeze on oil suppliers tightens. Air Canada and other carriers suspended flights, hotels closed, and authorities furloughed workers as the energy crisis deepens. Germany issued a travel warning.

**Why it matters:** The escalating US embargo threatens to produce a humanitarian crisis 90 miles from Florida, with potential refugee flows and diplomatic fallout across Latin America.

[Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com/en/airlines-start-halting-flights-to-cuba-amid-us-fuel-blockade/a-75903665?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf) (center) · [WSJ World](https://www.wsj.com/world/life-in-cuba-is-grinding-to-a-halt-under-u-s-oil-blockade-c8da5b30) (center-right) · [SCMP World](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343015/cuba-warns-airlines-its-almost-out-fuel-us-blockade-deepens-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed) (center)

### Trump hints at second aircraft carrier deployment as Iran nuclear talks stall

President Trump said he was considering sending a second carrier to the Middle East even as Washington and Tehran prepare for another round of negotiations. Satellite images show the US deployed mobile missile launchers at a Qatar base as tensions rose. Trump said the US would do "something very tough" if talks fail.

**Why it matters:** The military buildup signals Trump's willingness to risk war with Iran despite diplomatic overtures, raising the specter of a wider Middle East conflict.

[Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNWDd4TFdLR2dzdXRqd1JZOEM3Rk5pV2V3UzdXMzIxb0QxSDJEYVZmNndpUEE0TTFSNElycVg2UTJHV0lRMkRTc1A1WTRVeFdmWHR3THl2NVE2V2hzYkhVWERGVk01aU5PMmlXUldyNkQyYUdySnBpM3J1Ym8ycTBNZVhpY0pNN2RoVmdNaF9sTDBfQm05WUdQc2NWNThXdzBaekpuZ21qVGJUNG9qb0VzR2JXVWV5Q2M?oc=5) (center) · [SCMP World](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3343117/trump-hints-sending-second-aircraft-carrier-us-and-iran-plan-next-talks?utm_source=rss_feed) (center) · [WSJ World](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/u-s-weighs-seizing-tankers-carrying-iranian-oil-to-pressure-tehran-f79555bd) (center-right)

## 🥈 Should Know

### France bans Zoom and Teams in digital sovereignty push against US tech

France prohibited government use of Zoom and Microsoft Teams, joining a broader European effort to reduce dependence on American technology platforms. The move follows growing concerns about data security and US surveillance capabilities.

**Why it matters:** Europe's digital sovereignty drive could reshape the global tech landscape, forcing US companies to adapt or lose major government contracts.

[Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/france-bans-zoom-and-teams-in-push-for-digital-sovereignty-from-us-tech?traffic_source=rss) (center)

### Japan's Takaichi wins landslide in snap election, secures 316 seats

Conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition secured a historic supermajority in Japan's snap election, winning 316 seats. The result strengthens her hardline stance on China and support for increased defense spending, despite Beijing's pressure campaign against her Taiwan comments.

**Why it matters:** Takaichi's overwhelming mandate signals Japan's rightward shift on security policy at a time of heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

[Nikkei Asia](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNRWZETU1hY2N6bF85WTlRNkxsbDFTVnN5UEJHUkNBcG80OTFicS1jc1dzbUMyRlo4cHc1V0djd2JxbkVTMS1yS1pXQ09WZ3p4SDFHdGZvY2NNTHBucW9OTDRMZnh4dXNTQ2xOVzZlZndoTGc3emNmTmdNMno5MDBtRmxyM0s0M3dfa2lkeXRMTGI2ZVNuZ2N3eE9iM3pqMmxZQ2ludzk0TV9jQW53LWlyNzdCa3o?oc=5) (center-right) · [CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7083708?cmp=rss) (center)

### Zimbabwe cabinet backs constitutional change to extend Mnangagwa's rule to 2030

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's cabinet approved legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing the 83-year-old leader to remain in power until 2030 despite constitutional term limits meant to force his departure in 2028.

**Why it matters:** The move echoes authoritarian power grabs across Africa, raising concerns about democratic backsliding in a country already facing economic collapse.

[Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/zimbabwe-cabinet-approves-plan-to-extend-mnangagwas-rule-till-2030?traffic_source=rss) (center) · [BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15x3xl52qdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) (center)

### Bangladesh heads to historic polls with Islamists rising and women's rights at stake

Bangladesh holds its first nationwide elections since the 2024 uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina, with dynastic heir Tarique Rahman's coalition facing a surprisingly strong Jamaat-e-Islami. Women's groups warn the Islamist party's unprecedented showing threatens freedoms. Voting began with overseas ballots.

**Why it matters:** The election will determine whether Bangladesh consolidates its democratic transition or slides toward Islamist governance, with implications for regional stability.

[Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/66a7941e-5dac-47ce-8fd6-50806e41da19) (center-right) · [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/11/bangladesh-election-islamist-party-women-freedoms) (center-left) · [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxONWVRMVQtMDkzaElSSkhuMjV0dnFNQV9qRGpQM3UwMkhQMlhQc19HelNUYW94b1V0Tjg2VDBjRkduTGpFMHFJTmFrTHhQNThQT0RyUTJpcEppQlcteDBQbzdxS1p2RUVLc1dRUkZ2MHNiZUhyUXhlRjZ0N282MWhfMzhkSmZ5WE5Gd2U0aHZnRjloQzJIUFFyTGtLcE45aDg?oc=5) (center)

### Indonesia to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza under Trump peacekeeping plan

Indonesia announced it is training up to 8,000 troops for deployment to Gaza as part of a Trump-brokered peacekeeping arrangement, what would be the first outside military force in Gaza since 1967. The announcement came as the US seeks to establish a post-conflict security framework.

**Why it matters:** A large Indonesian Muslim force in Gaza could reshape the region's security architecture but also risks becoming a target for militants opposed to normalization.

[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/indonesia-send-troops-gaza-trump-plan) (center-left)

### Commerce Secretary Lutnick admits visiting Epstein's island, faces resignation calls

Howard Lutnick acknowledged visiting Jeffrey Epstein's private island in 2012 for lunch, contradicting his previous claims of cutting ties with Epstein in 2005. Trump said he "totally" supports Lutnick despite bipartisan calls for resignation following revelations in newly released Justice Department documents.

**Why it matters:** The controversy threatens a key Trump cabinet member's position and raises questions about vetting standards for senior administration officials.

[Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-downplays-epstein-ties-amid-resignation-calls?traffic_source=rss) (center) · [BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyx9vq0ne0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) (center) · [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/02/10/accuse-d-avoir-eu-des-liens-avec-jeffrey-epstein-le-ministre-du-commerce-americain-howard-lutnick-nie-toute-proximite-donald-trump-le-soutient-totalement_6666218_3210.html) (center)

### Macron warns Europe faces renewed US hostility, urges 'Greenland moment' reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron told EU leaders to brace for more confrontations with Washington and use Trump's Greenland threats as a catalyst for long-delayed defense and economic reforms. He declared a European "state of emergency" in a major policy speech.

**Why it matters:** Europe's strategic awakening could accelerate its decoupling from US security guarantees, fundamentally reshaping transatlantic relations.

[BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8n1zdnpd3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) (center) · [Deutsche Welle](https://www.dw.com/en/macron-warns-europe-faces-political-and-economic-crisis/a-75890865?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf) (center) · [Daily Maverick](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/macron-warns-of-renewed-friction-with-ush-us-urges-eu-to-use-greenland-moment-to) (center-left)

### Norway defense chief says Russia could invade to protect nuclear assets

Norway's army chief Eirik Kristoffersen said Oslo cannot exclude a future Russian invasion aimed at securing nuclear installations, warning that Moscow is rapidly rebuilding its military presence in the Arctic including reopening Cold War bases.

**Why it matters:** The warning reflects growing Nordic alarm about Russian intentions as the Kremlin reconstitutes forces that could threaten NATO's northern flank.

[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/norway-defence-chief-russia-nuclear-assets) (center-left)

## 🥉 Also Notable

### 🌎 Americas

Canada's Carney says Trump bridge dispute will be 'resolved' after call with president — [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/canadas-mark-carney-says-trump-bridge-row-will-be-resolved)

Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa placed under house arrest hours after release — [BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd8q659091o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

Colombian President Petro says he 'escaped being killed' in assassination plot — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/11/colombian-president-petro-says-escaped-being-killed-in-assassination-plot?traffic_source=rss)

Guatemala to end Cuban doctor program under US pressure after nearly 30 years — [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/americas/guatemala-cuba-doctors.html)

Mexico arrests mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers in alleged cartel scheme — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOLW1UZm0yRUZhTWNRME1RYzVYUmhienJka0k3bGtiN18wZTJVeEtlMzdrYlZ3Ml9WZUsyaGFKa1lzekFlOUhFMUVpWmRtYml0QzBkVTVCXzhmTjliQWtSN1Y0NklrQnV0RWFHYnNpaE9VV2NxRmdEUFRwNnN5ZzBkenU0MWQxT2FBM0lYV2hGVkpjUl9NRmY0bFhsQnBGUVZOanhWTEo3UFd3MU5heUxXWWdB?oc=5)

US and Bolivia to appoint ambassadors after 18-year break in relations — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOLW1UZm0yRUZhTWNRME1RYzVYUmhienJka0k3bGtiN18wZTJVeEtlMzdrYlZ3Ml9WZUsyaGFKa1lzekFlOUhFMUVpWmRtYml0QzBkVTVCXzhmTjliQWtSN1Y0NklrQnV0RWFHYnNpaE9VV2NxRmdEUFRwNnN5ZzBkenU0MWQxT2FBM0lYV2hGVkpjUl9NRmY0bFhsQnBGUVZOanhWTEo3UFd3MU5heUxXWWdB?oc=5)

US bars Palau Senate president and former Marshall Islands mayor from entry over corruption allegations — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/11/us-sanctions-officials-from-marshall-islands-and-palau-citing-china-fears?traffic_source=rss)

### 🌍 Europe

UK PM Starmer vows to 'never walk away' from job despite Epstein scandal engulfing government — [NPR World](https://www.npr.org/2026/02/10/nx-s1-5707201/britains-pm-faces-calls-to-resign-over-former-ambassadors-ties-to-epstein)

Norway parliament to appoint rare outside probe into foreign ministry's Epstein links — [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/norway-parliament-to-appoint-rare-outside-probe-of-ministrys-epstein-links)

France charges former teacher with abusing 89 minors across nine countries from 1960s to 2022 — [BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx4dnky0dzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

Portugal interior minister resigns over criticized handling of deadly Storm Kristin — [Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/02/11/portugal-critiquee-pour-la-gestion-de-la-tempete-meurtriere-kristin-la-ministre-de-l-interieur-demissionne_6666226_3210.html)

Russia throttles Telegram, escalating internet clampdown on 100 million users — [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/europe/telegram-throttled-internet-russia.html)

Ireland launches permanent basic income scheme for 2,000 artists at €325 per week — [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/ireland-basic-income-for-the-arts-scheme-becomes-permanent)

Sweden to require 8 years residency and language test for citizenship under tightened rules — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/sweden-to-require-8-years-residency-and-language-test-for-citizenship-under-tightened-immigration-rules?traffic_source=rss)

### 🌏 Asia-Pacific

Thailand's Bhumjaithai party secures most seats as Anutin Charnvirakul wins PM race — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/thailands-new-leader-to-lam-consolidates-power-and-promises-to-make-communist-vietnam-rich?traffic_source=rss)

Vietnam elevates EU partnership to match ties with China and US — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPdDctT0NMaGtSMXdmUnNUNldDZ0RHTUpjMmlVdjh3TDRUd29nd0dpd08xcEFxNG9TdDkybGVaeE1hbHdGWmFmN3dYUEstWTB0OG5kUWtjTng4N2ZuaXNVVHlhd1FmcUMySVNxcE40cEE1Y3VISFQ2R0pBZkdiYnJXUm1fYkUtNXFkWW9wVXNhQl9lMlpfaGpTSnMtenZwX3BibDJQM1k3bU5Pblk?oc=5)

Pakistan military kills 216 militants in week-long Balochistan operation — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/pakistan-military-kills-216-militants-in-week-long-balochistan-operation-as-deadly-insurgency-continues?traffic_source=rss)

Philippines top court rules same-sex couples can co-own property in landmark decision — [BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70nwz7z7r1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

China executes 16 Myanmar crime bosses in rare mass execution showcasing regional influence — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/9/china-executes-16-myanmese-crime-bosses-in-rare-mass-execution-showcasing-regional-influence?traffic_source=rss)

Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog ahead of visit — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOMm9uTU5JVkdTSi03b0lyaE5wTDlJTDFIdTlaNVp3Rkh3VzJGWW9SdnMxWWJscll5RG1kcjNmbUxYRjFOdmZ0cEl0S1BGMFJmSnloSHhyMDFiZUo3THZia28tQkdtNXY3SW56NDBmLTJmOHpBUG9IZDRhaWtJUU81MEI1b0ZzZDBmZmdQOEFBRVJqampyUTk0VWs1c28?oc=5)

Pony AI and Toyota roll out mass-produced robotaxis in China's autonomous drive push — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/pony-ai-and-toyota-roll-out-mass-produced-robotaxis-in-chinas-autonomous-drive-push?traffic_source=rss)

### 🌍 Middle East & Africa

Israeli minister says West Bank measures amount to 'de facto sovereignty', ending Palestinian state hopes — [SCMP World](https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3343094/israels-de-facto-sovereignty-over-west-bank-ends-future-palestinian-state-minister?utm_source=rss_feed)

Iran detains reformist politicians and extends Nobel laureate Mohammadi's sentence as crackdown widens — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/iran-arrests-reformist-politicians-and-extends-nobel-laureate-mohammadis-sentence-as-crackdown-widens?traffic_source=rss)

Sudan army breaks RSF sieges but drone strikes on civilians continue in Kordofan, UN says — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/drone-strikes-on-civilians-continue-in-sudans-kordofan-despite-army-breaking-rsf-sieges-un-says?traffic_source=rss)

Ethiopia accused of building secret camp to train Sudan RSF fighters — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQUnJGZVY4YlFaajRzYWpjSFU5WXRLRjM0UmtyT2VqMHdnMDF4UjBmdWdGMmFSVkE3ZlVSWFJpaGpQMUpXMjZzZTdtMlY1M2pCZTdhMXk5WFFpNTNOMFBTWXpIOFJXMWZGZjhaV1FtX3ZRYjdNQVhTOGZMWXAybmhkaTQ1aDZnbGVIMnpHNmVHR1pPcG85QjBjaDMxblJaUmp2Nmh3VjBxdFhYZUl5WTQ2WEtoLWVwZw?oc=5)

Senegal student dies during protests over unpaid financial aid at Dakar university — [Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/world/student-dies-as-senegal-university-protests-over-finances-escalate)

Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of nationals in Ukraine combat — [BBC World](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0k1jzvrykro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

Egypt parliament backs economy-focused cabinet reshuffle with 13 new ministers — [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/egypts-parliament-backs-economy-focused-cabinet-reshuffle?traffic_source=rss)

### 🤖 Tech

Anthropic's AI tools trigger selloff in analytics, software and brokerage stocks — [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/1c63983f-5ff0-4b70-ad55-7e4334f59422)

xAI co-founders continue exodus as sixth founding team member departs — [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/3d4a9683-b70a-4953-b21b-b3ea07d693a3)

Google secures EU approval for $32 billion Wiz cybersecurity acquisition — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxQMUlJX1hQd3VRcDlYeXhwWi1pc09IOEs2a0R3RGNoYnFJZTRDYWw3dWxEcnFCSXkxUlRVSnZMY3E3bnNSdVRxTVdGNFBvemlhaHhwRjJPaU93dUhEbzI1SnFURVY3b1lOZ1J5bEFJMUFITzYwejU5SnBJWDNwNHRjQm9MZVZRaFZzWTZqZUg2WVNWSWpaZC13RDNPSW9IZ1FBaHZxV05zNXU?oc=5)

Alphabet selling rare 100-year bonds to fund $185 billion AI investment doubling — [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/alphabet-selling-very-rare-100-year-bunds-to-help-fund-ai-investment/)

SK Hynix emerges from 'zombie' status to become Nvidia's vital AI chip ally with 58% margins — [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/3cb37eb1-97e8-44d9-9fa4-ef2a5649da8e)

Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS attack; Wikipedia considers banning site — [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/wikipedia-might-blacklist-archive-today-after-site-maintainer-ddosed-a-blog/)

India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour content takedown rule — [Reuters](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQRU5PTVlacE5DbWhtUEt0Uk9HNU1sazFUTXVSaFo3T3hyVTRfZEFObG1EMjMzQndndzdvOS1lRzlhaGZYY2QyeGFmY0VhTTR3WVotOENxZXFhZm5DLUxoeHpJZ3FaYzgyZjQtR3puOVh6UzN1S3R0ZmI2TS1Zcl9qYzV3UUI2NmZjQlFld0Q5OGdJWlkzVEFzQkVoUnY5V0RCRFd3elptS3hQaUhkQmtwUlB6WEEzQQ?oc=5)

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