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Morning Briefing: Feb. 9, 2026

Morning Briefing: Feb. 9, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

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Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
Ukraine says Russia launched massive overnight aerial attack
08.02.2026

Ukraine says Russia launched massive overnight aerial attack

Air force claims 447 missiles and drones involved in strike on critical infrastructure

Lebanese army chief, top French diplomat discuss Paris conference aimed at helping Lebanon's military
07.02.2026

Lebanese army chief, top French diplomat discuss Paris conference aimed at helping Lebanon's military

Rodolphe Haykal, Jean-Noel Barrot talks in Beirut focus on boosting army capabilities, organizing March meeting to mobilize international backing for Lebanon’s army

Most Poles back social media ban for children under 16, survey finds
07.02.2026

Most Poles back social media ban for children under 16, survey finds

Support rises with age, income level as lawmakers consider restrictions to protect minors online

Zelenskyy says US proposing Russia, Ukraine end war ‘by the beginning of this summer’
07.02.2026

Zelenskyy says US proposing Russia, Ukraine end war ‘by the beginning of this summer’

Ukraine’s president says American side has proposed to hold meeting between Moscow, Kyiv’s negotiating teams in US for 1st time

Ukraine says nuclear plants cut capacity as Russian strikes hit grid in 8 regions
07.02.2026

Ukraine says nuclear plants cut capacity as Russian strikes hit grid in 8 regions

Power operator says damage also led to emergency blackouts, increase in duration of scheduled hourly outages