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Landmark royal commission into antisemitism prompted by Bondi shooting begins

February 24, 2026 - 14:59
The inquiry comes after 15 people were killed and dozens hurt when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event.
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Probe under way after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park

February 24, 2026 - 12:45
Authorities said samples showed canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.
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Explosion near Moscow train station kills police officer

February 24, 2026 - 10:28
The unidentified suspect also died at the scene where another two officers were injured, Russian officials said.
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French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access

February 24, 2026 - 07:55
The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.
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More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

February 24, 2026 - 07:15
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
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'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

February 24, 2026 - 06:24
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
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Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord

February 24, 2026 - 06:12
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
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Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

February 24, 2026 - 06:12
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.
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Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

February 24, 2026 - 06:12
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.
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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

February 24, 2026 - 04:26
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers say, while Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
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Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

February 24, 2026 - 04:17
Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.
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Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

February 24, 2026 - 04:17
Serhii Kyslytsia is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.
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US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

February 24, 2026 - 04:08
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
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US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

February 24, 2026 - 04:08
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
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Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM

February 24, 2026 - 01:33
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
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Watch: Yosemite waterfall turns molten orange

February 23, 2026 - 23:54
The event occurs only in February, when the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park at just the right angle.
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Briton among 19 killed in Nepal bus crash

February 23, 2026 - 23:14
Nepalese police say the British national was a 24-year-old man.
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What's at stake as ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine president Duterte?

February 23, 2026 - 22:23
Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity during a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.
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Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

February 23, 2026 - 22:05
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.
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Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest ever PM

February 23, 2026 - 21:49
The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.
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