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Angus Taylor calls Australian children in Syrian camp 'Isis sympathisers'

Angus Taylor suggested the Australian children remaining in a Syrian detention camp are 'Isis sympathisers' as the Liberal party stepped up criticism of families of dead or jailed Islamic State fighters. He challenged a reporter at a press conference, telling them: 'Either you’re an activist or

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Shark culls after fatal attack split New Caledonia

Some beaches in New Caledonia have been closed and authorities began shark culling off Nouméa after a man riding a wing foil in a recreational area was attacked and killed. The operation started on 23 February, with preliminary investigations indicating the victim was attacked by a tiger shark that measured

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Mahmood visits Danish returns centre to press tough immigration line

Shabana Mahmood toured the Sjælsmark returns centre, a former military barracks used to house people with no right to remain. Followed by photographers, reporters and civil servants, she was shown the strict conditions in which hundreds live after asylum and right to remain appeals are rejected and before many are

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Without some change in direction, Iran’s regime risks breakdown in civil order

Two Irans are in view now. By night, people danced, celebrated and cried tears of joy at the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hoping it marks the end of clerical rule and isolation from the west. By day, mourning crowds gather in Tehran and Isfahan demanding retribution and bewailing the

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Where the strikes leave Iranians

Iran is reeling a day after the United States and Israel carried out a large attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Erika Solomon, Iran bureau chief, explains how ordinary Iranians are responding to the sudden end of Khamenei’s authoritarian rule. She describes the uncertain future

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Prediction market bets on Khamenei killing spur outrage from all sides

US and Israeli forces killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei over the weekend, and users on prediction markets responded by placing large wagers as strikes unfolded. At least $255 million was bet across Kalshi and Polymarket on outcomes tied to strikes in Iran and Khamenei’s status, while

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Dining across the divide: views on migration and politics

Louise, 52, and Darryl, 61, met for dinner at Muse Brasserie in Bristol and found they enjoyed each other’s company. Louise described Darryl as bubbly and kind; Darryl praised the food — Indian and British, not too spicy — and noted she was a vegetarian who didn’t mind him eating

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How campaigns move candidates by air

Campaign travel has become its own niche in aviation, ferrying candidates, staff, donors, press, and sometimes armed security across battleground states. With a crowded election calendar, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year as lawmakers and challengers crisscross the country for rallies and fundraisers. One specialist in this

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OpenAI Wins Defense Contract After US Halts Anthropic Use

OpenAI has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Defense to deploy its artificial intelligence models on classified military networks. In a late post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company would provide its models inside the Pentagon’s “classified network,” and that the department showed

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Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do

International law experts criticised Australia for “rolling over” and backing what they say is an illegal attack by Israel and the US on Iran. The foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, endorsed the fresh war by stating that “Australia supports action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to

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Sicily revokes century-old Mondello beach concession over mafia links

Mondello beach in Palermo is framed by mountains and 19th-century villas and famed for its Caribbean-blue water and white sand. For nearly a century residents and tourists have complained that private lidos, cabins and deckchairs have left scant room for public access. Sicilian authorities revoked the permit of Italo Belga,

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Penny Wong backs US and Israeli strikes on Iran as critics condemn

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong backed the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, saying Australia supports action to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon and to stop it threatening international peace and security. Asked about the legality of the attacks, she said it was for the United States and Israel

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'We're going into a dark place': Brit awards artists warn over Reform UK's rise

Artists including CMAT, Wet Leg, Loyle Carner, Wolf Alice and Self Esteem used the Brit awards red carpet to warn about the rise of Reform UK and to insist that artists should feel empowered to be political. CMAT said she was 'not a big fan of anyone trying to

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11 US senators urge probe into Binance's AML and sanctions controls

A group of 11 US senators has asked federal authorities to investigate whether crypto exchange Binance is complying with US sanctions and anti‑money‑laundering requirements. In a letter on Friday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the lawmakers urged a "prompt, comprehensive review"

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‘This is round two’: attacks on Iran win broad support among Israelis

Air raid sirens emptied Israel’s streets on Saturday and filled its bomb shelters as the country braced for waves of Iranian attacks. Individual fear and resignation did not temper broad political and popular support for the country’s second regional war in less than a year. "We all

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Senator Chris Murphy Seeks Ban on Prediction Markets Over Insider, War Bets

Senator Chris Murphy said he will introduce legislation to ban prediction markets he called "corrupt and destabilizing," arguing that insiders with advanced knowledge of geopolitical events can exploit such platforms. He shared a screenshot of Polymarket odds tied to military strikes involving Israel and Gaza as an example,

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Decision to allow UK exports to Armenian firm under review

Ministers are reviewing a decision to allow a British company to export hi-tech equipment to Armenia after links to the Russian military supply chain were uncovered. Cygnet Texkimp, based in Cheshire, was weeks from exporting two machines that produce carbon fibre “prepreg”, a lightweight material with both civil and military

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The longest State of the Union addresses in history, ranked

The American Presidency Project has timed presidents' State of the Union speeches since 1964, starting when the president opens with "Mr. Speaker" or "Madam Speaker." The Constitution requires the address, and presidents typically use it to outline their administration's accomplishments and set out

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Federal Judiciary Asks Congress to Transfer Control of Courthouses

Leaders of the federal judiciary told Congress that the condition of many courthouses has become so poor that lawmakers should intervene and give judges control over their own buildings. Judge Robert J. Conrad, secretary of the courts’ policymaking body, said the situation “has reached a crisis point after decades of

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D.O.J. Sues U.C.L.A. After It Refused to Pay $1 Billion Fine

The Justice Department sued the University of California on Tuesday, accusing its Los Angeles campus of endemic antisemitism that compromised the civil rights of Jewish employees. The 81-page complaint, filed in Federal District Court in Los Angeles, said U.C.L.A. had "turned a blind eye to — and

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Judge Dismisses Exxon’s Defamation Case Against Environmental Groups

A federal judge in Texas has dismissed Exxon Mobil’s defamation suit against several environmental groups but allowed a related case involving California Attorney General Rob Bonta to move forward. The dispute began in the fall of 2024 after Mr. Bonta, following a two-year investigation, sued Exxon in California, saying

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Near miss near Teterboro fuels push for aircraft location technology

On Feb. 13 a Learjet carrying eight people descended sharply after its traffic-alert system warned of an imminent collision with a smaller plane near Teterboro, N.J. The pilot, Derek Long, said the other aircraft crossed “right across the nose” of his jet; a recording of the incident was later

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Politicians accused of ordering Marielle Franco's murder go on trial

Brazil’s supreme court has opened the trial of politicians accused of ordering the 2018 killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco. Franco, an activist who grew up in a favela and criticised the city’s militia groups, was 38 when she was shot dead in the city centre

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Merz Visits China, Balancing Ties With Xi and the United States

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first trip to China since taking office last year, traveling to Beijing and Hangzhou to test a new vision for Europe: reduce dependence on both China and the United States without cutting ties entirely. The visit will force him to manage tensions with Beijing

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Trump Officials Seek to Reimagine Unemployment Benefits, Targeting Fraud

The Trump administration has signaled plans to change the unemployment insurance system, inviting state labor leaders to a March meeting to help “reimagine” how jobless benefits are handled. Officials have emphasized a focus on fighting fraud and have stepped up federal oversight of the state-administered program, singling out California and