The day

Monday 10 February 2025

11 stories, biggest first.

1. 1

   PoliticsArtificial Intelligence Cold War

   French President Emmanuel Macron tells major world leaders gathered at an AI summit in Paris that France is "back in the AI race". His remarks came following the announcement that the country would be receiving AI private investments worth a total of €109 billion (US$112 billion) over the coming years.

2. 2

   News2025 Guatemala City bus crash

   A bus veers off a bridge and falls into a ravine in Guatemala City, Guatemala, killing 56 people and seriously wounding others. The government declares three days of national mourning.

3. 3

   News

   One person is killed and four others are injured when a Learjet 35A aircraft veers off the runway and crashes into a Gulfstream G200 aircraft at Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.

4. 4

   NewsUnited States support for Israel in the Gaza war

   In response to Hamas' announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump issues an ultimatum, saying that if all remaining hostages are not released by Saturday then "all hell will break loose" in the Middle East.

5. 5

   NewsPuntland counter-terrorism operations

   Puntland forces announce that, over the past 24 hours, airstrikes targeting Islamic State hideouts have killed more than 13 foreign militants in the Dhasaq area of Bari Region, Puntland.

6. 6

   News2025 Gaza war ceasefire

   Hamas delays the release of further hostages under the ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.

7. 7

   News

   Thirteen people are killed, including one missing, with six survivors after a boat capsizes on the Inambari River in Carabaya Province, Peru.

8. 8

   NewsNorth Korea–South Korea relations

   South Korea opposition leader Lee Jae-myung calls for renewed dialogue talks with North Korea and emphasizes the need to maintain strong military readiness amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

9. 9

   Politics2025 Romanian presidential election

   Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces his resignation.

10. 10

    Crime2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement

    Police in Bangladesh arrest over 1,300 people amid riots and pro-Sheikh Hasina protests.

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    MoneySecond Trump tariffs

    United States President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all aluminium and steel imports.

Stories adapted from Wikipedia’s Current events portal for 10 February 2025, by Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.