Daily News Summary – 2026-02-11 – en

The EU has granted unconditional antitrust approval for Google's $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz, marking the largest cybersecurity deal in history and enhancing Google's cloud security capabilities.

A German court ordered Meta's Edge Network Services to pay Deutsche Telekom approximately €30 million for network services used without a valid contract, impacting the EU fair share debate.

Spotify reported record-breaking Q4 2025 results with 751 million monthly active users and a 15.5% stock surge, demonstrating strong growth in the global streaming market.

A group of Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., after a 108-day, 3,700-kilometer peace walk from Texas, promoting messages of harmony and resilience amid political division.

Norway launched a corruption investigation into diplomats linked to Jeffrey Epstein, while US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced calls to resign over undisclosed meetings with Epstein.

Major trading nations adopted agreements to standardize customs procedures for rail freight, reducing transit times and improving supply chain efficiency across borders.

The UK launched the Atlantic Bastion program, using AI and autonomous drones to protect critical undersea infrastructure from Russian surveillance and sabotage threats.

Global ocean conservation finance reached new heights with monitoring frameworks to ensure funding translates into marine protection, supporting the 30x30 target.

A 2026 study revealed that urban green spaces provide significant healthcare savings and economic returns, with global investments projected to reach $520 billion by 2027.

A school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia resulted in 10 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canadian history.

Arizona police arrested a person in connection with the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted with a $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand.