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Feb 9, 2026 - World

The image, which Epstein emailed to himself in August 2015, shows the Meta CEO seated next to the Tesla Chief.

Feb 9, 2026 - World

On the night of March 25, 1971, Pakistani troops moved into the city under what was called Operation Searchlight.

Feb 9, 2026 - World

Follow today’s news liveNSW police pepper spray protesters at Sydney rally opposing Isaac Herzog’s visitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIsraeli officials outline plan for Isaac Herzog’s visitIsrael’s government press office has shared a little more public information about Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia, as he touched down in Sydney this morning.President Herzog will also attend and address major communal events together with the leaders of the Australian Jewish community.A central part of the visit will be dedicated to official meetings with senior Australian leaders, including the Governor-General and the Prime Minister of Australia, as well as with leaders from across the political spectrum. President Herzog will also conduct interviews with the media during the visit.That’s a really distorted figure. And why I say that is that figure comes across 150 electorates from around the country. And as Nationals, we only stand in about 20 to 30 seats. So we don’t run in any city seats. [In] a lot of cities, we wouldn’t poll at all. We’d poll zero in Wentworth. We’d poll zero in Kooyong. We’d poll zero in Perth because we don’t stand candidates there.One Nation aren’t a regional party. I mean, One Nation are running across every seat across the whole country. So I mean it’s not even comparable in that sense. But you know obviously their figures have gone up very much since post-Bondi, and that has to be noted. Continue reading...

Feb 9, 2026 - World

Strongly worded statement says bloc ‘deplores’ 20-year sentence for the pro-democracy figure in Hong KongJimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security offencesSeveral EU leaders have taken to social media this morning to pass their congratulations to the Portuguese president-elect Seguro, praising him for big win over his far-right rival.European Council president António Costa, who beat Seguro to be the Socialist Party’s candidate for prime minister in 2015, said:“I congratulate António José Seguro on his election as President of the Portuguese Republic and wish him every success in the exercise of his mandate. Today, the Portuguese people demonstrated their commitment to democracy, reaffirming Portugal as a pillar of European humanism.”“Congratulations, António José Seguro, on your election as President of Portugal. The Portuguese citizens have spoken and, in the face of devastation caused by the storms, demonstrated remarkable democratic resilience. Portugal’s voice for our shared European values remains strong.”“Congratulations, António José Seguro, the new President of Portugal! Social democracy advances with your victory.” Continue reading...

Feb 9, 2026 - World

William and Kate ‘remain focused on victims’ in their first words on scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorThe Prince and Princess of Wales have been “deeply concerned” by the revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Kensington Palace has said.It is the first time the views of William and Catherine have been known about the crisis, which has engulfed the monarchy and Westminster, and their thoughts “remain focused on the victims”. Continue reading...