International Collision between Greek coastguard patrol and migrant boat kills 14 Search and rescue operation involving boats, helicopter and divers under way off the eastern Aegean island of ChiosA collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coastguard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios has killed at least 14 people, the coastguard said.A search and rescue operation involving four patrol vessels, an air force helicopter and a private boat carrying divers was under way for potential missing […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS? New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the NDIS. Here’s what you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has unveiled the model for its new program to move children under nine years old with mild developmental delays and autism off the National Disability Insurance Scheme.Called Thriving Kids, the program will be run with the […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Australia politics live: Marles reveals $3bn worth of defence properties to be sold off as ‘much of it not being used’ Sell-off comes after government commissioned an audit of the estates. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo-thirds of homeless youth unable to access housing services: reportApproximately 40,000 15- to 24-year-olds have nowhere to live in Australia each year, with only 3.1% accessing long-term housing, according to a new report from the Home Time Youth coalition. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
International Trump-led abuses amid ‘democratic recession’ put human rights in peril, HRW report says Rights group says growing authoritarianism and abuses in US, Russia and China threaten global rules-based orderThe world is in a “democratic recession” with almost three-quarters of the global population now living under autocratic rulers – levels not seen since the 1980s, according to a new report.The system underpinning human rights was “in peril”, said Philippe Bolopion, executive director of Human Rights Watch (HRW), with a growing authoritarian wave becoming “the […] todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026
insert_link Local Mahama’s pen is ready, ink is dripping to assent to LGBTQ bill – Majority Chief Whip Dafeamekpor Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor says a future John Mahama presidency is prepared to immediately assent to the controversial LGBTQ bill once it is laid before him.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 4, 2026 1
insert_link International Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is Killed Mr. el-Qaddafi, 53, a politician and a son of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, was killed after four men stormed his house, the lawyer said. No other details were released.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
International Albanese government to sell off $3bn worth of historic defence sites amid push to free up space for new homes Richard Marles has decided to sell more than 60 properties, including Victoria Barracks in Sydney, Melbourne and BrisbaneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will sell off $3bn in historic defence properties around the country, after a major audit of government land holdings and amid efforts to open up land for new housing development and public […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Australia politics live: Marles reveals $3bn defence properties to be sold off as ‘much of it not being used’ Sell-off comes after government commissioned an audit of the estates. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo-thirds of homeless youth unable to access housing services: reportApproximately 40,000 15- to 24-year-olds have nowhere to live in Australia each year, with only 3.1% accessing long-term housing, according to a new report from the Home Time Youth coalition. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
