#theguardian.com. Jonathan Powell rejects overtures to replace McSweeney as Starmer’s chief of staff. Exclusive: National security adviser previously held the role under Blair but is considering plans to step down this year
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Mandating health star ratings is a win. But food lobbies still have too much power over our health. Our food environment has been built to put profit over health — Australians can’t overcome that without stronger regulation and accountability
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Australian man died in Bali after consulate refused to assist with medical transfer. Consular officials told son of unconscious, critically ill man they could not discuss the situation for ‘privacy’ reasons
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Treasury considering changes to Australia’s contentious tobacco excise, as calls grow for a freeze. The tax has climbed by 60% since 2020 and accounts for three-quarters of the legal cost of a packet of cigarettes
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. New Zealand officials warn more flooding could hit north island as man killed after heavy rain. Worst weather forecast to hit late on Sunday, a day after floods caused power outages, road collapses and home evacuations
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Alleged cat burglar arrested after priceless Egyptian artefacts taken in Queensland museum heist. Man charged after 2,600-year-old cat sculpture, mummy mask and necklace stolen from Caboolture museum
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Albanese dismisses Aukus concerns as submarine shipyard cost revealed to be $30bn. Prime minister commits $3.9bn as ‘down payment’ for Adelaide facility to eventually build nuclear-powered vessels
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Liberal figure Charlotte Mortlock quits party amid feared backlash over dumping of first female leader. Some female Liberal members ‘incredibly worried’ after Sussan Ley’s ousting, with one saying: ‘The boys are back in charge’
#Feb.15.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Did you buy a coffee machine with a tax refund? It may have affected Australia’s interest rate. Policymakers didn’t think people had the financial capacity to purchase ‘durable’ goods – but a rise in spending contributed to inflation
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Rental ebike programs booming in Australian cities as e-scooter ‘moral panic’ sees take-up stall. After a fast kick-off in Australia, e-scooter hire crackdowns fuelled by safety concerns have seen shared ebikes pull ahead
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#aljazeera.com. South Africa’s Markram mauls New Zealand in seven-wicket T20 World Cup win. Captain Aiden Markram hits an unbeaten 86 in seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#aljazeera.com. Two hurt after high-speed New Zealand-France crash at Auckland SailGP race. Two sailors treated for serious injuries after Black Foils and DS Team France involved in major collision.
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#aljazeera.com. US pressures Vanuatu at UN over ICJ’s landmark climate change ruling. A cable seen by Al Jazeera says the US 'strongly objects' to the island nation seeking support for the ICJ's ruling.
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Anthony Albanese taunts new Liberal leaders in first comments since Sussan Ley’s ousting. ‘Angus Taylor presents us with a new question: can a soufflé rise once?’, the prime minister said in a speech to a Labor conference
#Feb.14.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Original Bramley apple tree ‘at risk’ after site where it grows is put up for sale. Tree has never been granted preservation order to protect it under law and prevent it from being cut down
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Weather tracker: cyclones hit Australia and Madagascar and -40C cold snap in northern Europe. Western Australia’s coast struck by high tides and strong winds, while Finland and Norway experience coldest January since 2010
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Once demoted, now deputy leader: what will Jane Hume do for the Liberal party?. The Victorian senator’s elevation may help mitigate the effects of the party dumping its first female leader after only nine months. It also suggests the moderates still hold influence
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#aljazeera.com. Zimbabwe pull off huge shock to beat Australia at T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe bowl out a depleted Australia for 146 in 23-run win to humble one of the favourites for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#bbc.com. T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe claim 23-run win over Australia as Blessing Muzarabani takes 4-17. Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Qld coalmine expansion approved by Albanese government will clear habitat and fuel climate crisis, scientists say. Conservationists estimate coal exported from expanded mine to release CO2 equivalent of about half Australia’s annual carbon footprint
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. Bikinis banned on Sydney bus over ‘cleanliness’ concerns. A sign for the northern beaches Hop, Skip and Jump bus says ‘clothing must be worn over swimwear’
#Feb.13.2026 ×
#theguardian.com. US man linked to Wieambilla shooters sentenced to three years in prison. Donald Day discussed extreme conspiracies with Queensland family before they killed two police officers and a neighbour at rural property
#Feb.13.2026 ×
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