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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…
Queensland is preparing for a major economic boost with the approval of Coochin Fields, the state’s largest dedicated festival venue. Developed by the Comiskey Group, the site spans 150–155 hectares and is designed to…
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has launched a formal investigation into the conduct of officers from the New South Wales Police Force following violent clashes at a protest in Sydney earlier this week. The…
Thomas Tuchel has agreed a new contract extension that will keep him as England manager until 2028, in a major Football Association move aimed at securing stability and silverware through the next international cycle.…
TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia, February 11, 2026 — Canada is reeling after one of the deadliest mass shootings in its modern history left multiple people dead in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge, authorities said…
Penalty shootouts, new points system and a transitional season spark debate over the future of league football In a move that has stunned football fans and sparked global debate, Japan’s top professional league has…
Kigali – 11 th Feb 2026 , Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and international cooperation, Amb. Olivier J.P Nduhungirehe, has questioned whether the international community is doing enough to address what he…