Daily Inshorts - 14 February 2026

Daily Inshorts - 14 February 2026

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Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

Europe must be ready to fight, PM tells Munich Security Conference

The prime minister's speech comes after a tumultuous week in his political career back home.

Rubio says US and Europe 'belong together' despite tensions

The US secretary of state reassures European leaders that the Trump administration backs the transatlantic alliance.

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path.

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's world

The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

West Bengal BJP leadership reaches out to Muslims, says Trinamool has done nothing for minorities

The remarks by WB BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, which come ahead of the Assembly polls in the State, marks a significant departure from the earlier stand of the saffron party where it did not engage with minorities.

What’s in store for garment exporters to the U.S.? | Explained

What has the U.S. promised Bangladesh with respect to textiles? What are the conditions laid down by the U.S. to give Bangladeshi exporters unprecedented access to American markets? What is the assurance that Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal gave Indian textile exporters?

What has government laid down on AI labelling? | Explained

What do the new rules specify with respect to AI-generated imagery and social media takedowns?

How is U.S.-India trade deal being tweaked? | Explained

What are the areas that have come under scrutiny? Has India stopped buying Russian oil as Donald Trump has claimed? What is happening in the agricultural sector? Has the reference to pulses been removed from the draft? When is the formal agreement expected to be signed?

Ritu Tawde | Mayor rising

The new BMC chief has to navigate a strong and experienced opposition and a small but assertive ally while steering the city’s administration