Here are the major world news stories from February 12, 2026:
Argentina Labor Protests — Union members protested outside Argentina’s National Congress as the Senate discussed labour reforms proposed by President Javier Milei’s libertarian government.[1]
Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Investigation — The FBI launched an extensive new search in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson, Arizona, following the release of video footage showing a masked, armed man at the home of the missing 84-year-old woman. A man was detained for questioning but subsequently released.[2]
El Paso Airspace Shutdown — The FAA briefly shut down airspace over El Paso, Texas for a reported 10-day period following a dispute with the U.S. military, which was testing laser technology capable of shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels. The shutdown was lifted just hours later.[2]
U.S. Job Market Strength — The January jobs report exceeded expectations, with unemployment declining to 4.3% and hiring increasing sharply, with more jobs created in February than double the number expected.[2]
Malnutrition Assessment Tool Launch — Meiji Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced the start of a pilot project for rRAFU™, described as the world’s first indicator to predict future risks of malnutrition and frailty. The pilot focuses on residents aged 60 and over in Kawasaki City, Japan.[4]
Other Notable Events — A bus carrying an Iowa community college basketball team rolled over, killing at least one person; a mass shooting left at least 8 dead; and actor James Van Der Beek died at age 48.[2]
