Hundreds of protesters swarmed a governor's office, chanting 'free the dogs!' in an effort to save 2,000 beagles, with some reporting injuries from rubber bullets during clashes with police.

Confirming his resignation, CV Ananda Bose told the news agency PTI that he has “spent enough time at the Governor's office”.

Lagos State has clarified that a reported ₦4.2 billion allocation for the deputy governor's office furniture is actually for total capital expenditure, dismissing claims of a specific furniture budget.

Animal welfare activists in the US are protesting at the Governor's office, demanding the release of beagles. This follows an incident in March where protesters reportedly broke into a facility and took 30 dogs.

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported three air strikes and explosions at a petrochemical center in Mahshahr, citing the governor's office.

Residents of Igbokoto-Isale in Ogun State, Nigeria, protested at the Governor's Office against the alleged imposition of a traditional ruler on their community.

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Kills Plan To Allow Robotaxi Operations Outside NYC New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal that would allow commercial robotaxi pilot operations outside New York City limits without a human safety operator in the vehicle. The decision was first reported by Bloomberg News earlier Thursday and is a major setback for Waymo as it attempts a rapid US expansion this year. Bloomberg reported: The proposal, which Hochul had included in a policy preview she presented last month, would have allowed autonomous-vehicle companies such as Waymo to apply for permission to pilot their services without human operators in the vehicle. The decision to withdraw the plan was confirmed Thursday by the governor's office to Bloomberg News. "While we are disappointed by the Governor's decision, we're committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state legislature to advance this issue," a Waymo spokesperson said in a statement provided to Bloomberg. Last week, Waymo co-chief executive Tekedra Mawakana told Bloomberg TV that the Hochul administration showed interest in launching robotaxis. Even if it were outside the NYC metro area, "that gives us an opportunity to grow more fans," Mawakana said, adding that some customers of the service have been requesting robotaxis within city boundaries. To note, Waymo is currently testing in NYC, but it is not yet operating a driverless commercial robotaxi service. As of early 2026, its activity includes a small fleet with safety drivers in parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn. "We hear from thousands of New Yorkers who have experienced Waymo in other cities and want access to it at home," the Waymo spokesperson added. "They want the safety, privacy and comfort that riders in other major cities already enjoy." Last month, Goldman analyst Eric Sheridan provided clients with an update on the North American autonomous-vehicle (AV) rideshare market, which is quickly gaining momentum. Read the report here. "The rise in commercial autonomous vehicle deployments remains a key debate among investors and has continued to gain momentum throughout 2025. In the medium term, we believe that AV rideshare could represent a mid-single-digit percentage of total rideshare industry bookings," Sheridan said. Current robotaxi operations The lingering question: who persuaded Hochul to kill the robotaxi expansion proposal? Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:40

Animal welfare activists have converged on the Wisconsin governor's office, staging protests to advocate for the release of beagles.

World Heritage sites in Isfahan, including a 17th-century palace known for its frescoes and reflective pool, have sustained damage from Israeli air attacks. The blast wave from an explosion near the governor's office affected parts of the palace complex.

The Lagos State government has clarified the N4.2 billion capital allocation for the deputy governor's office, contrasting it with a larger budget for community-based infrastructure projects.