February 11, 2026

Ireland Launches Weekly Basic Income Scheme for 2,000 Artists to Boost Creativity

Ireland starts a new Basic Income for the Arts scheme giving 2,000 artists €325 weekly for three years. The aim is to cut artists’ financial stress and help them focus on creativity. The move follows a successful Covid trial and makes Ireland the first country to make such a scheme permanent.

February 11, 2026

Ireland Launches Weekly Basic Income Scheme for 2,000 Artists to Boost Creativity

Ireland starts a new Basic Income for the Arts scheme giving 2,000 artists €325 weekly for three years. The aim is to cut artists’ financial stress and help them focus on creativity. The move follows a successful Covid trial and makes Ireland the first country to make such a scheme permanent.

February 11, 2026

China Unveils Secret SDV-01 Underwater Combat Vehicle at Saudi Defence Show

China revealed its secret SDV-01 underwater combat vehicle for the first time overseas at the Saudi Arabia defence show. The wet submersible carries frogmen for special missions, showing China’s growing strength in naval technology and its interest in Middle Eastern markets.

February 11, 2026

China Overseas Land Wins HK$1.8 Billion Bid for Ngau Tau Kok Housing Plot

China Overseas Land & Investment beat eight rivals to secure a HK$1.8 billion (US$230 million) lease for a Hong Kong residential plot. The land is set to yield 470 flats near Kowloon Bay MTR station.

February 11, 2026

Two Boys Stabbed at London School, Police Hunt Teenage Suspect

Two boys aged 12 and 13 were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. Police are urgently searching for a teenage suspect while emergency services rush to care for the victims.