Armed conflicts and attacks

Explosions occur along the route of a natural gas pipeline from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran, to the Caspian Sea. The Iranian oil minister blames the incident on "terrorism and sabotage". (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/irans-main-gas-pipeline-hit-by-sabotage-oil-minister-says-2024-02-14/

Disasters and accidents

A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch, New Zealand, as firefighters attempt to control a bushfire in the city's Port Hills region. (Stuff)

• https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350179673/port-hills-fire-live-helicopters-grounded-blaze-continues-night

Disasters and accidents

Fifteen people are killed and eight others are injured when a truck and four microbuses collide in Alexandria, Egypt. (AP)

• https://apnews.com/article/egypt-road-crash-deadly-alexandria-semitruck-microbuses-15829f7346fcd3c7aa0a66f11cd90393

International relations

U.S. officials announce a "serious national security threat" after military intelligence indicates that Russia intends to imminently place nuclear weapons in space. U.S. President Joe Biden has been briefed, according to officials. (The Telegraph)

• https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/14/russia-is-preparing-to-launch-nuclear-weapon-into-space/

International relations

The U.S. holds emergency talks with allies, including Canada and the United Kingdom, on the Russian nuclear threat. (CBC)

• https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-russia-security-concern-canada-allies-1.7115633

International relations

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson says that there is no need for public alarm after briefing President Biden on the matter. (The Hill)

• https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4468159-speaker-johnson-on-national-security-threat-there-is-no-need-for-public-alarm/amp/