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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, killed in his office after an extraordinary attack by Israel and the United States ... Show more
Massive explosion as Israel targets 'heart' of Tehran
Massive explosion as Israel targets 'heart' of Tehran

#BREAKING : Donald Trump has announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in the strike on Iran, saying "Khamenei ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Key FactsGulf Conflict Intensifies with Strikes and Evacuations
Mar 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Iran refused to negotiate with the US after launching missile and drone attacks on multiple Gulf cities.
- Three American service members have died so far, with President Trump warning of potentially higher casualties.
- Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes, prompting evacuations in southern Lebanon and other areas.
- The conflict disrupted air travel, damaged airports, and led various countries to plan evacuations of their citizens.
Iran will not negotiate with the United States.— Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, said this in a post on X.
Key FactsLouvre Stunt Targets Former Prince After Arrest
Feb 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euroweeklynews.com
- Members of the British activist group Everyone Hates Elon briefly displayed a Reuters photograph of Andrew inside the Musée du Louvre with the caption 'He's sweating now – 2026'.
- The image was taken as Andrew left a Norfolk police station after a lengthy interrogation, showing him seated in a vehicle appearing fatigued and tense.
- Museum staff removed the pasted photograph and caption after a few minutes, though some visitors had already photographed the display.
- Andrew, who was arrested on Feb 19 at age 66 and detained for nearly 11 hours, was released under investigation amid inquiries into his conduct and links to Jeffrey Epstein.
He's Sweating Now 2026— Caption created by the protest group Everyone Hates Elon and displayed at the Louvre as part of the action.
Key FactsCJNG Retaliation Ends After El Mencho's Death
Feb 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: english.elpais.com
- Following a military operation that killed Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho,' narco-blockades nationwide were declared lifted by the Secretary of Security.
- Authorities reported 252 obstructions in total—85 in Jalisco—with order said to have been fully restored by Monday morning.
- In violent responses, 25 National Guard members, a security guard, an Attorney General’s Office official and one civilian were killed, while 30 suspected cartel members died.
- Seventy suspects were arrested across seven states, U.S. intelligence aided the operation, and the government emphasized that no U.S. military forces participated.
We call on the population to remain calm, to trust their institutions, and to rest assured that the Mexican government is working with all its capabilities to restore peace and protect the population.— Omar García Harfuch, Mexican Secretary of Security; said at the end of a presentation about the operation’s aftermath
Residents have been evacuated and holidaymakers are on edge after a torrential downpour triggered flash flooding in some of Bali's largest tourist areas ... Show more

Countries usually considered safe havens are no longer, as the impact of the attack on Iran and the retaliation is felt throughout the Middle East ... Show more
Massive explosion as Israel targets 'heart' of Tehran
Massive explosion as Israel targets 'heart' of Tehran

What to expect at Donald Trump's State of the Union address: Donald Trump is set for the biggest night of the US political calendar - the State of the Union.
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Key FactsLoud Claims, Few New Facts
Feb 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newyorker.com
- The 2026 State of the Union was long, theatrical, and largely devoid of new policy details.
- The address mixed triumphalist boasts—including claims that the nation is ‘bigger, better, richer, and stronger’ and that prices were falling—with vague proposals like unspecified tax cuts and a plan to keep tariffs despite a Supreme Court rebuke.
- Dramatic moments, such as the entrance of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team and the handing out of six medals, were interleaved with ominous depictions of immigrants and accusations of Democratic wrongdoing.
- A CNN poll showed 63% disapproval, and together with increased Democratic boycotts and scarce actual news, the speech failed to persuade or reset the narrative.
our nation is back, bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever before.— Donald Trump, during his State of the Union address (as described by Susan B. Glasser in The New Yorker)
Australian ISIS brides in Syria say they're willing to face prison, if it means their children can return home. #9News

JUST IN: Authorities have confirmed that a concourse at Dubai International Airport sustained “minor damage” in the incident ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

The Gold Coast is one step closer to welcoming not only a Trump Tower but what could be Australia's tallest building. #9News

Motorists in Australia are being urged to fill up with fuel before a potential rise in the price of crude oil flows through to the bowser.
The U.S ... Show more

Key FactsMiddle East Conflict Sparks Worldwide Flight Disruptions
Mar 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Major airports such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha remained closed or heavily restricted for a second consecutive day due to ongoing airstrikes.
- The shutdown caused widespread cancellations and reroutes, stranding passengers across global hubs including Bali, Frankfurt, and Kathmandu.
- Dispersed crews and aircraft worldwide have complicated efforts to resume normal flight operations once airspace reopens.
- Continued regional conflict and closed skies threaten prolonged disruption while rising oil prices add financial strain on airlines.
Any escalation in the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan that results in the closure of airspace would have drastic consequences for travel between Europe and Asia.— Ian Petchenik, communications director at Flightradar24
Key FactsMagda Szubanski Achieves Remission After Cancer Battle
Feb 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Magda Szubanski revealed she is in remission following treatment for stage 4 mantle cell lymphoma.
- The 64-year-old entertainer was diagnosed with this serious blood cancer in May 2025.
- She expressed deep gratitude for the emotional and physical support received during her treatment.
- Szubanski missed attending Sydney’s Mardi Gras but was uplifted by messages from fellow celebrities.
I've completed chemo and am now in remission.— Magda Szubanski, in a video posted on her social media profile about completing chemotherapy for mantle cell lymphoma and entering remission.
Video appears to show a suspected Iranian drone hitting a high-rise building in Bahrain.
Bahrain's Interior Ministry has confirmed that several ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

Detectives have revealed a new location of interest as they continue the desperate search for an 85-year-old grandfather kidnapped from his Sydney home. #9News

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Police have found the body of kidnapped grandfather Chris Baghsarian in Sydney's north-west, 11 days after he was abducted from his North Ryde home in a ... Show more

Fears global oil prices will skyrocket following attack on Iran: A crucial supply route has been cut off by the Middle East conflict as Iran warns ships to stay ...
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"They better not do that, however, because if they do, we will hit them with a force that has never been seen before!"
US President Donald Trump has ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Two surfers have landed a monster barramundi with their bare hands after the fish dropped in on their wave. #9News

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JUST IN: Warning sirens have sounded and smoke has risen over Israeli cities as the country's Iron Dome defence system activates to intercept reprisal ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

Key FactsGates Apology Amid Epstein Revelations
Feb 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thesun.co.uk
- At a Gates Foundation town hall, Bill Gates apologised to staff for spending time with Jeffrey Epstein and for involving foundation executives in discussions with him.
- Gates said he first met Epstein in 2011, acknowledged travelling on Epstein’s private jet and socialising afterward, and maintained that nothing illicit occurred and that he did not spend time with Epstein’s victims.
- Reports say Gates admitted two affairs with Russian women that Epstein later discovered, and he asserted those encounters did not involve any of Epstein’s victims.
- Released DOJ files include redacted photos and emails linked to the encounters, while the Gates Foundation stated it made no payments to Epstein and confirmed Gates took responsibility at the meeting.
I apologise to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made.— Bill Gates, at a Gates Foundation town hall addressing staff about his ties to Epstein.
Dubai has seen a series of explosions and fires across the city.
The UAE’s Defence Ministry says 132 missiles and 195 drones from Iran were intercepted ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong discusses the escalating war in the Middle East, with Iran ramping up retaliatory attacks against Israel. #9News

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have vowed the US-Israeli strikes will be met with a historic and aggressive retaliation ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
#BREAKING : The U.S. and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with the first apparent strike happening near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
The US and Israeli attack on Iran and the regime’s retaliation has left many Australians stranded across the Middle East.
Australian traveller Scott Graham is ... Show more
Massive explosion as Israel targets 'heart' of Tehran
Massive explosion as Israel targets 'heart' of Tehran

The U.S. and Israel have launched a massive and coordinated attack on Iran, with President Donald Trump calling on Iranians to rise up against the regime ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

Anthony Albanese says he was taken out of context after former ‘Australian of the Year’ Grace Tame objected to him calling her "difficult" at a ... Show more
The Prime Minister has released a statement supporting US action in Iran and reiterating its decision to expel Iran’s ambassador to Australia last year ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr Mark "McSteamy" Sloan in the long-running show 'Grey's Anatomy' has died aged 53 ... Show more
Key FactsFather's Final Words: Dignity Amid ALS
Feb 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bluewin.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bluewin.ch
- Eric Dane, known for "Grey’s Anatomy", died on 19 February 2026 after a battle with ALS.
- In November he recorded a final interview for the Netflix documentary "Famous Last Words" that was to be released only after his death.
- The actor dedicated moving farewell messages to his daughters Billie (15) and Georgia (14) and shared four lessons: live in the moment, follow a passion, cherish true friendships, and keep fighting.
- He stated that ALS was taking his body but not his mind or his love for his children.
Good night. I love you. Those are my last words.— Eric Dane, in a farewell message to his daughters recorded for the Netflix documentary Famous Last Words, intended to be released after his death.
US President Donald Trump will direct government officials to begin "identifying and releasing" files related to aliens and extraterrestrial life ... Show more
Key FactsWhite House Plans Alien Files Release
Feb 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- President Donald Trump announced on Feb. 20, 2026 that he would order identification and public release of government records related to extraterrestrial life, UAP and UFOs.
- The directive, posted on Truth Social, instructed the Secretary of War and other relevant departments and agencies to start locating and disclosing any and all information connected to those matters.
- The announcement followed former President Barack Obama's offhand remark that aliens are 'real' and his subsequent clarification that no evidence of contact was seen during his presidency.
- Republican critics such as Rep. Thomas Massie characterized the move as a distraction from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy, and a 2024 Pentagon study found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology.
Based on the tremendous interest shown, I will be directing the Secretary of War, and other relevant Departments and Agencies, to begin the process of identifying and releasing Government files related to alien and extraterrestrial life, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and unidentified flying objects (UFOs), and any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important, matters,— Donald Trump via Truth Social; post announcing the declassification order
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "was responsible for orchestrating attacks ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

#BREAKING Oscar-winning actor and director Robert Duvall has died aged 95.
He was best known for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Godfather' ... Show more
Key FactsRobert Duvall: Acting Legend Passes at 95
Feb 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Robert Duvall was renowned for deeply immersive performances in films like ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Godfather.’
- He won a Best Actor Oscar in 1984 for portraying a washed-up country singer in ‘Tender Mercies.’
- Duvall meticulously researched each character by observing real-life people and environments to enhance authenticity.
- Beyond acting, he directed films and preferred living quietly on a Virginia ranch away from Hollywood.
Somebody once said that the best life in the world is the life of a second leading man.— Robert Duvall told The Times.
The family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre has released a statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Virginia Giuffre was an advocate for ... Show more

Key FactsSenior Royal Arrested Over Epstein Files
Feb 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a charge that could carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if formally charged.
- Thames Valley Police said it detained a man in his sixties from Norfolk and conducted searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk while not naming the suspect.
- The U.S. Department of Justice files allege Andrew shared confidential information from his official work as a U.K. trade envoy in 2010–11, including reports of trips to Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam and a confidential brief on Helmand Province reconstruction.
- This is the first arrest of a senior member of the royal family in nearly 380 years, and King Charles III said the family will cooperate while multiple other UK police forces and the National Crime Agency assist ongoing investigations.
nobody is above the law— Keir Starmer, in a BBC Breakfast interview, when asked if the former prince should turn himself over to the police.
A driver has been charged after allegedly being caught travelling at 218km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Hume Highway north of Yass ... Show more
A woman remains in a critical condition at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following the brawl. #9News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broken his silence, saying the joint attacks with the U.S. on Iran were to "remove an existential ... Show more
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says
Renowned U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died aged 84.
Jackson was well respected for fighting for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr in ... Show more
Key FactsJackson's Appalachian Strategy for Working Voters
Feb 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- Jackson tied class and race in Appalachia, exemplified by a 1988 Hazard rally that drew about 1,000 attendees.
- He stood with striking miners the following year and aligned with the nearly yearlong Pittston strike of 1989–1990 that affected roughly 1,500 people.
- His 'Keep Hope Alive' address framed politics as a moral arena and used his impoverished upbringing to build cross-racial working-class appeal.
- Democratic failure to replicate his on-the-ground approach contributed to Appalachian realignment toward Republicans and 'Trump Country,' and reversing it will likely take a generation despite sporadic engagement by figures like Bernie Sanders and Andy Beshear.
Born in a three-room house, bathroom in the backyard, slop jar by the bed, no hot and cold running water. I understand. Wallpaper used for decoration? No. For a windbreaker. I understand. I’m a working-person’s person. That’s why I understand you, whether you’re Black or white. I understand work. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I had a shovel programmed for my hand.— Jesse Jackson, Keep Hope Alive speech at the Democratic National Convention, 1988
JUST IN: U.S. President Donald Trump has addressed the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, calling it a "very sad thing". #9News LIVE UPDATES: Ex-prince Andrew spotted leaving police sation

A Northern NSW man has been named World Nature Photographer of the Year, after he captured one of the rarest animals on the planet. #9News

Researchers are eager to identify the species and analyse whether the remains can share more information about whale evolution. #9News

The latest inflation numbers have been released, and it's bad news for renters and homeowners. #9News

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A major police operation is unfolding in Melbourne's south-east, with heavily armed officers swarming a suburban street. #9News

Introducing the new honorary co-Mayor of Ipswich, Ed Sheeran!
The British superstar has been presented with the mayoral chains by Ipswich Mayor Teresa ... Show more
The Australian racing community is in mourning, after the passing of legendary race horse Makybe Diva. #9News

A lucky Queensland couple may be able to lay claim to the world's most 'Perfect' gender reveal party... an Ed Sheeran concert. #9News

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declares that Iran should "never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon". #9Today #9News LIVE UPDATES: Iran supreme leader's death won't be mourned, Albanese says

Samsung's new S26 lineup features an industry first for privacy and a handy new feature that you might have seen in popular action cameras. #9News

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Straining countless relationships but rarely spoken about, women with low libido often suffer in silence.
Now, a new clinical trial is offering hope ... Show more
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An area the size of Belgium and France will feel the effects, with six-hourly rainfall totals of up to 90mm forecast. #9News

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A chilling property listing has shocked the community, with the Wieambilla homestead where police were ambushed and killed, now up for sale. #9News

Key FactsClinton Alleges Cover-Up in Epstein Document Release
Feb 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: 9news.com.au
- Hillary Clinton accuses the US government of deliberately delaying the release of Epstein files and redacting key names.
- The released documents feature numerous references to Bill Clinton, who denies any wrongdoing.
- Both Clintons are scheduled for closed-door congressional depositions later in February after avoiding a contempt vote.
- Clinton asserts the administration is using the probe to divert attention from President Trump, mentioned over 1000 times in the files.
I just want it to be fair, I just want everyone to be treated the same way. That's not true for my husband and me.— Hillary Clinton spoke at the Munich Security Conference about the scrutiny faced by her and her husband.
Melburnians across dozens of suburbs were told to take shelter indoors this afternoon as a severe thunderstorm smashed the city. #9News

Adelaide is on high-alert for a rare and dangerous summer deluge, with severe thunderstorms set to strike this afternoon ahead of a weekend wash-out. #9News

Investigators are still combing through royal properties as their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues ... Show more

A wild summer storm has caused chaos throughout Perth with lightning killing a pet dog, striking three people, and sparking a house fire. #9News





















