Simple English News Daily Friday 13th February 2026. Bangladesh election. Korea Bitcoin accident. Australia protests. Italy Olympics. Spain, Portugal, France storm...
Feb 12, 2026
Fast world news in short bites. Reports cover Bangladesh's major election change, a South Korean crypto platform giveaway, and large protests in Australia. Olympic rule controversies and medal updates get attention. Severe storms batter France, Spain and Portugal. A Madagascar cyclone and border reopening in East Africa are also mentioned.
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Massive Crypto Error Prompts Regulation Talk
- Bitthumb accidentally sent about $40 billion in Bitcoin to customers, more than it actually held, exposing critical system failures.
- Most Bitcoin was recovered but parliamentarians called for stronger cryptocurrency regulation.
Herzog Sees Division During Australia Visit
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he found worrying levels of anti‑Semitism during his visit to Australia, while also noting a silent majority seeking peace.
- Large Melbourne protests with Palestinian flags accompanied his visit, showing public division.
Helmet Ban Raises Sporting Memory Debate
- A Ukrainian skeleton athlete was banned from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet showing images of Ukrainians killed by Russia, which the IOC called political.
- Ukrainian officials argued the helmet was an act of remembrance, highlighting tension over political symbols at sport events.