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Northern Queensland is bracing for another round of heavy rainfall after already experiencing a soaking wet week that dumped 50 to 200 millimeters across much of the region. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that…
For centuries, the vast expanse of the Australia was viewed by the outside world through a lens of isolation, a rugged formidable bush at the edge of the map. Today, that narrative has flipped, Australia has…
A nightmare unfolded on the M1 Princes Motorway Wednesday night when two massive trucks collided, sending one driver flying onto the pavement and coating the highway in thousands of litres of thick, sticky molasses.…
Gabon’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), ordered an immediate nationwide suspension of all social media platforms on 17 th February 2026. Citing threats to national security and a surge in…
A man died and another person is fighting for life after a white Isuzu truck drove the wrong way down the Bruce Highway and crashed head-on into oncoming traffic near Burpengary on Tuesday night. Police responded to…
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died peacefully at the age of 84, his family confirmed. Known for his unwavering dedication to justice and equality, Jackson left an indelible mark on American politics, civil…
A man has been killed and two others left fighting for their lives after a shocking stabbing attack on a busy street in Merrylands, in western Sydney. Emergency services were called to Merrylands Road near the train…
Addis Ababa – 16 th Feb 2026 , The 39th African Union (AU) Summit concluded this Sunday with a resolute message, " Africa is no longer a continent to react to global crises but is prepared to lead them" . From a…
Two Australian women and their four children have escaped from a prison camp in Syria and returned to Australia, shocking security officials who thought the camps were impossible to leave. The group left Al-Hol…
Watchdog alleges supermarket giant ran misleading price-drop campaign; Coles denies wrongdoings. Australia’s consumer watchdog has launched one of the most closely watched legal battles in the country’s retail history,…
Victorians woke up Monday to the most terrifying words emergency officials can issue: catastrophic fire danger. The deadly cocktail of scorching 40-degree heat, hurricane-force winds, and tinder-dry bushland has…
Jerusalem | February 16, 2026 — In a decision already reverberating across the region, Israel’s cabinet has approved a sweeping plan to formalize land registration in parts of the West Bank, a move Palestinian leaders…
February 16, 2026 — Sydney, Australia: A quiet suburban ritual has turned into a heated national debate across Australia, where the simple act of mowing the lawn is dividing neighborhoods and redefining what it means…
Prime Minister frames Adelaide investment as both national security cornerstone and manufacturing transformation Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a major $3.9 billion federal investment into Adelaide’s…
More than 80 couples and families gathered on Valentine's Day 2024 for the Legacy Dinner Gala, an event focused on helping immigrant families strengthen their marriages while navigating the challenges of settling in…
Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader who died in prison in February 2024, was murdered by the Kremlin using a rare and lethal toxin found in South American poison dart frogs, five European…
While most of the world is busy chasing new sparks this Valentine’s Day, Elaine and Mervyn are celebrating a flame that has burned steady for seven decades. This year marks their 70th wedding anniversary, a Platinum…
Brussels negotiations revive hopes of agreement after years of disputes over beef access, luxury car taxes, and protected food names. Australia and the European Union are on the verge of finalising a long-awaited free…
Valentine's Day wasn't always about chocolates and roses. The February 14 holiday has a bloody and mysterious past that transformed into the world's biggest celebration of love. The ancient origins The story begins in…
An 85-year-old Sydney man was bundled into a dark SUV after kidnappers forced their way into his home early Friday morning, in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. Chris Baghsarian has been missing from…
Nearly 100 soldiers were injured on February 13 afternoon after a temporary grandstand collapsed during a unit photo session at Lavarack Barracks Australia. The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. local time as…
Australia – 13 th Feb 2026 , Australia’s political landscape shifted after Angus Taylor was elected as a leader of the Liberal Party, defeating former leader Sussan Ley in a decisive party room vote and becoming the…
World Radio Day, observed every 13 February, honors the enduring power of radio to inform, educate, and connect people, even as digital technologies evolve. It was proclaimed by UNESCO and adopted by the United Nations…
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne's southeast on February 13th 2026. Police were called to Pound Road at Narre Warren South about 4:30 p.m. after the teenage…