Thursday 19th February 2026. France arrests. Denmark Greenland visit. Gabon social media. Guinea-Bissau vaccine study...

Feb 18, 2026

Reports on arrests after a far-right activist's death and the political fallout in France. A royal visit to Greenland raises tensions with Denmark and the United States. Gabon blocks major social platforms over security concerns. A halted hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau sparks ethics questions. Deadly drone attacks hit Sudan, and Australia applies terror laws to returnees.

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Political Fallout After Lyon Death

France arrested 11 people after a far-right activist, Quentin Duronc, died following a beating in Lyon.
Political tensions rose as LFI condemned the killing and National Rally called for Raphael Arnaud to resign.

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Royal Visit Amid Strategic Talks

Denmark's King Frederick visited Greenland amid recent talks involving Denmark, Greenland and the US about tensions from former US comments on buying Greenland.
The visit follows a long-standing royal tradition and ongoing strategic discussions.

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Africa Sees Media Limits And Research Halt

Gabon suspended Meta, YouTube and TikTok citing threats to social cohesion and national security.
Guinea-Bissau closed a US-funded hepatitis B vaccine study after WHO ethical concerns about placebo use.

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