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Iran crackdown: At least 200 children killed, schools under pressure

The recent crackdown in Iran has left more than 7,000 people dead, including at least 200 children, with documentation slowed by internet shutdowns and restrictions on expert access. Shiva Amelirad, representative of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers Trade Association, explains how the regime’s control over schools and discussions affects students and teachers, and the psychological impact of the violence.

'Dhaka seems ready for a reset': Rudabeh Shahid on Bangladesh election

As polls close in Bangladesh’s landmark general election, experts weigh in on the country’s future and high stakes. Rudabeh Shahid, Atlantic Council nonresident senior fellow on South Asia, discusses the impact of the 2024 Gen Z protests and the three-block political contest shaping the nation’s next government, also exploring Bangladeshi society, international relations, citizens’ hopes, and the challenges of reshaping the country after 17 years of authoritarian rule.

Replay: International crew takes off for space station

Rewatch live our special segment on the take off of international crew, including France's Sophie Adenot, for a 9-month mission to the ISS on February 13, 2026.

Facial recognition: ICE agents use app to scan US citizens and immigrants

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are using a new facial recognition smartphone app called Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of both US citizens and immigrants. They point a phone camera at their target and it pulls up the person's immigration status. Previously reserved for use at US borders or criminal investigations, the technology is causing concern among civil rights advocates, who fear widespread digital surveillance on American streets.

#Minnesota: #ICE drawdown under way as crackdown set to end

After thousands of arrests, fatal shootings and fierce protests, the massive #immigration crackdown in #Minnesota is coming to an end, according to US border czar Tom Homan, with a drawdown of #ICE agents already underway.

Where to next for AI? The farm? The Church, even?

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 13: The European press comes down hard on the IOC's decision to disqualify Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych over his helmet. Also, we look at new and unexpected applications of artificial intelligence, as well as its colossal water and energy cost. Finally, we bring you the latest in the world of love, in the countdown to Valentine's Day.

Replay: Crew-12 lifts off for ISS

Rewatch live: Crew‑12 lifts off from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on February 14, 2026, heading to the International Space Station.

UK's decision to ban Palestine Action as terrorist group was unlawful, court rules

The UK government's decision last July to ban the protest group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was unlawful, Britain's High Court ruled Friday. British police have arrested more than 2,000 peaceful protesters for holding signs declaring their support for the proscribed group.

Munich security summit tests future of transatlantic relations

A major security forum is underway at the Munich Security Conference, at a time of high stakes as the European Union seeks to take a more assertive role amid shifting global alliances and tensions with the United States. Marco Rubio is leading a large US delegation to the gathering, signalling Washington’s continued engagement while debates grow over the future of transatlantic relations and global security, as FRANCE 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi explains.

Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins landmark general election

Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won Bangladesh’s general election, with leader Tarique Rahman expected to form the next government after months of unrest and economic disruption in Bangladesh. The vote follows the 2024 uprising that removed former leader Sheikh Hasina, whose party was barred from running, while rival Jamaat-e-Islami, led by Shafiqur Rahman, conceded defeat and pledged constructive opposition.

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