Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have uncovered "monster stars" thousands of times larger than our Sun that existed just a billion years after the Big Bang. These colossal stars possess an unusual chemical signature and offer a compelling explanation for the early formation of supermassive black holes, solving a long-standing cosmic mystery.
Gaza's healthcare system has catastrophically collapsed, leaving thousands of patients without essential care as critical shortages of medicines and supplies plague the few remaining partially functional hospitals. This dire crisis, fueled by over 930 attacks on health facilities since October 2023, has resulted in 46% of essential medicines and 84% of lab supplies being out of stock, severely limiting life-saving treatments across the Strip.
Spain has announced a nationwide ban preventing children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, effective February 2026, a bold move driven by escalating concerns over minors' mental health and online safety. This pioneering decision, which requires robust age verification and aims to protect young users from a "digital Wild West," sets a significant precedent for digital protection across Europe.
Chemicals developed to replace ozone-depleting CFCs are now causing a massive global surge in trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent "forever chemical" accumulating across the planet. With over 335,000 tonnes deposited since 2000 and levels still rising, experts are urgently calling for a phase-out of these TFA-generating substances to prevent further environmental damage.
A devastating suicide bomb attack ripped through a Shia mosque in Islamabad on February 6, 2026, during weekly prayers, claiming at least 31 lives and injuring 169 in a city typically considered secure. Suspicion immediately fell on militant groups like the TTP or IS-K, as the incident underscored a disturbing surge in violence targeting Pakistan's minority Shia community and the country's overall security challenges.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has forged a multi-year partnership with RMC Sport to broadcast all its events and original programming across France and surrounding territories, aiming to dramatically expand the MMA brand in a booming market. This strategic collaboration launches with the PFL Road to Dubai event featuring elite fighters, capitalizing on France's explosive MMA growth since its legalization in 2020.
