Top world news stories as of February 9, 2026, include a dangerous arctic blast affecting over 60 million in the US Northeast, a DHS funding standoff risking government shutdown, Britain’s Prime Minister resigning, and the New Zealand mosque shooter’s appeal to discard his guilty pleas.[1][5]

US Domestic Headlines

  • Search for missing Nancy Guthrie: One week after her disappearance, her children posted an anguished social media plea; the investigation remains active with FBI involvement and recent checks at a relative’s home.[1]
  • Arctic blast emergency: Over 60 million people on alert in the Northeast, with brutal cold expected for one more day before thaw; impacts include hazardous conditions.[1]
  • DHS funding crisis: Funding runs out in five days amid standoff over immigration reforms; Democrats demand unmasking agents and restrictions following killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis; Republicans face calls to apologize for President Trump’s post.[1]
  • Super Bowl 60 buildup: Seahawks vs. Falcons showdown; Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker arrested in Florida; Bad Bunny discusses halftime show history.[1]
  • Other incidents: Lindsey Vonn airlifted after crash; Ohio man charged with threatening VP JD Vance; LA firefighter falls from ladder; former baseball player Terrence Gore dies at 34.[1]

International Headlines

  • Britain’s PM resigns: Prime Minister steps down, intensifying political fallout.[1]
  • New Zealand mosque shooter appeal: Brenton Tarrant, convicted for the 2019 Christchurch attack killing 51, seeks to discard guilty pleas claiming prison-induced irrationality; five-day appeals court hearing underway with tight security.[5]

Search results provide detailed US-focused coverage from ABC World News Tonight’s February 9 broadcast, with limited global specifics beyond the UK resignation and New Zealand case; other results like Republic TV offer live streams without transcribed details.[1][2][5] No further confirmed stories on topics like the Shionogi pharmaceutical announcement.[6]