February 2018 news events

Here are some of the major news events that took place in February 2018:

  1. North Korea-US Tensions: North Korea conducted a series of missile tests in February, including a ballistic missile test on February 12, which prompted a strong response from the US and its allies.
  2. Florida School Shooting: On February 14, a mass shooting occurred at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. The shooting sparked widespread outrage and calls for gun control reform.
  3. Olympic Winter Games: The 2018 Winter Olympics took place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, from February 9 to 25. The games featured a number of high-profile events, including figure skating, alpine skiing, and snowboarding.
  4. Facebook Data Breach: On February 1, Facebook announced that it had discovered a data breach that affected 50 million users. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in Facebook's "View As" feature.
  5. South Africa State of the Nation Address: On February 8, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his first State of the Nation Address, in which he outlined his plans to address the country's economic and social challenges.
  6. Venezuela Crisis: Tensions continued to escalate in Venezuela, where opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president in January. In February, the US and other countries recognized Guaidó as the country's legitimate leader.
  7. Nigerian School Abduction: On February 19, more than 100 schoolgirls were abducted from a school in Dapchi, Nigeria. The kidnapping was carried out by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
  8. Australian Bushfires: In February, a series of bushfires broke out in Australia, forcing thousands of people to evacuate and causing widespread damage.
  9. US-China Trade Talks: In February, the US and China held trade talks in Beijing, aimed at resolving their trade dispute. The talks were seen as a positive step towards resolving the issue.
  10. Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370: On February 24, Malaysia announced that it had found the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014. The discovery was seen as a major breakthrough in the investigation into the plane's disappearance.

These are just a few of the major news events that took place in February 2018.