2026-02-12
Daily Intelligence Brief for Thursday, February 12, 2026. 10 high-priority items identified across all monitored sources. Key signals: trump, epstein, files. Review the top stories below for actionable intelligence.
Risk of the Day
Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.
Top 10 Stories
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Australia politics live: Liberals arrive at Parliament House for Sussan Ley’s leadership showdown with Angus Taylor
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
California Investigates Why Most of the Eaton Fire Victims Were Black
The state’s attorney general opened an investigation into whether emergency responders failed to adequately warn the residents of a Black middle-class neighborhood that was devastated in the blaze.
Australia politics live: Tim Wilson ‘not interested’ in deputy role as Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley prepare for Liberal leadership spill
Taylor is expected to defeat Ley for Liberal leadership. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show
The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.
Police visited home of Tumbler Ridge suspect multiple times over mental health concerns
Canadian authorities seized firearms from the residence approximately two years ago but later returned them Police have said they were called on multiple occasions to the home of the teenage suspect behind one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings after concerns were raised regarding mental health problems and weapons. Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting on Tuesday in the western Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge. About 25 other people were injured and two of them remain in critical but stable condition. Continue reading...
US urges Europe to take the lead on defence in NATO
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby says current NATO approach 'no longer fit for purpose'.
OTF GRIMM: Swedish teenager arrested for prison shooting in the Netherlands
A Swedish minor has been arrested in Sweden on 23 January for his alleged involvement in a shooting outside a prison in the Netherlands, following intelligence development provided by Europol. The shooting was carried out in Alphen aan den Rijn on 16 January.
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Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles
President Trump initially deployed the troops in those cities to support law enforcement efforts to tamp down protests against immigration raids and protecting buildings.
