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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:55:53 +1100UK police arrive at home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: UK Telegraph
British police had arrived at the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eastern England,
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +1100Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s frozen depths
Many experts had thought sharks didn’t exist in the Southern Ocean’s frigid waters before a “hunk of a shark” swam into view of a remote camera.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:54:26 +1100‘Losing control’: Trump makes UK prime minister the target over island fiasco
An island in the Indian Ocean, which is likely to play a key role in a potential war between the US and Iran, has set off a political storm in the UK, with Trump giving prime minister Keir Starmer a serve.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:57:54 +1100Trump moves US to brink of war with Iran, possible strikes ‘closer than many people realise’
Warplanes and refuelling tankers are pouring into the region as several US media outlets suggest American forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:10:19 +1100Humanoid robots perform backflips and martial arts at New Year Gala
Humanoid robots in China have performed backflips and advanced martial arts at the Chinese New Year Gala.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:24:42 +1100Colbert hits back at CBS for blocking Talarico interview
Stephen Colbert has lambasted his network CBS for refusing to air his interview with James Talarico.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:44:55 +1100Logan Paul sells ultra-rare Pokémon card for $23.3 million
Wrestler and YouTuber Logan Paul has sold an ultra-rare Pikachu Pokémon card for a record-breaking $23.3 million.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:34:44 +1100Eight skiers found dead after group engulfed by California avalanche
Authorities have informed relatives that the mission has shifted from rescue to recovery after the deadliest avalanche in the United States since 1981.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:27:40 +1100Sheriff confirms 8 skiers found dead, one still missing
Tuesday's avalanche near Lake Tahoe is one of the deadliest seen in California.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:06:32 +1100Why the Chagos Islands are so important
US President Donald Trump has slammed the UK government for ceding sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:08:59 +1100Zuckerberg grilled over Meta age limits and youth strategy at social media addiction trial
The Meta CEO was quizzed on key decisions, including a 2015 memo in which he said he wanted to “reverse the teen trend” and “increase time spent by 12 per cent”.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:49:12 +1100Eight skiers found dead after US avalanche
Eight skiers have been found dead after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the US.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1100US to roll out new Air Force One colour scheme
The fresh design revives elements of Trump’s proposed red, white and blue livery.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:13:13 +1100DNA lead in Nancy Guthrie search hits dead end
Investigators hoping to get crucial forensic evidence from a glove have been left empty-handed, as the search for the 84-year-old mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie stretches into day 17.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:43:31 +1100Seven pivotal moments in Jesse Jackson’s life
Once tipped as the man most likely to become America’s first black president, Jesse Jackson was an inspirational leader to millions in the US civil rights movement.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +1100Why Trump’s ‘faux pas’ on Taiwan is ringing alarm bells in Washington
The president indicated he was consulting Chinese President Xi Jinping about US arms sales to Taiwan, prompting accusations he had broken with prior US commitments – if not by letter, then by spirit.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:14:20 +1100Armed man arrested outside US Capitol building
US police have arrested an armed man outside the US Capitol building.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:07:19 +1100Iran, US hail progress in nuclear talks after Trump threats
Vice President JD Vance says discussions in Geneva went well “in some ways”, but Iran was not yet willing to recognise some of Washington’s red lines.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:15 +1100‘FCC you’: Colbert defies CBS, says network spiked interview under political pressure
The Trump administration has warned broadcasters that late night talk shows – which the president routinely watches – must abide by political neutrality rules.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1100Obama conspiracy theorist to address Australian conservative summit
American filmmaker and Infowars regular Joel Gilbert is speaking this week at Advance’s new conference in Sydney along with former prime minister Tony Abbott and Victorian MP Moira Deeming.