Top 5 News Stories Today – February 7, 2026

 Good morning everyone!

Here are the biggest news stories right now (7 February 2026):

1. UK Government Announces New Energy Bill  

   Ministers say households could see lower bills from next winter thanks to new green energy targets. Critics call it “too little, too late”.  

   Source: BBC News

2. Trump Returns to White House – First Week Chaos  

   New US President Donald Trump signs 10 executive orders on day one, including border wall restart and tariff threats on China and EU. Markets drop 2%.  

   Source: Reuters

3. Extreme Weather Hits Europe Again  

   Heavy flooding in Germany and France, thousands evacuated. Scientists warn 2026 could be the hottest year on record.  

   Source: The Guardian

4. AI Regulation Talks Collapse in Brussels  

   EU countries fail to agree on new AI safety rules — big tech companies say they won the battle.  

   Source: Financial Times

5. Crypto Market Surges Past $4 Trillion  

   Bitcoin hits new all-time high above $150,000. Analysts say “this time it’s different”… again.  

   Source: CoinDesk

What do you think about today’s headlines?  

Let me know in the comments — which story shocked you the most?

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Prashant  

London, UK