International Bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in US About 150m faced cold weather advisories along eastern US, and two in North Carolina died in storm-related conditionsA bomb cyclone produced freezing temperatures across a large portion of the US from the Gulf coast to New England, bringing heavy snow to North Carolina where two were killed in storm-related conditions, and setting records in Florida, where officials warned of ice and falling iguanas.About 150 million people were under cold weather […] todayFebruary 1, 2026
International Mandelson resigns from Labour to prevent ‘further embarrassment’ over Epstein links Departure from party follows release of documents in US appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000Peter Mandelson has said he has resigned his membership of the Labour party to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after more revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.In a statement given to PA Media, he said he had written this evening to the general secretary of the Labour party, Hollie Ridley. Continue […] todayFebruary 1, 2026
International Most mortgaged homeowners won’t see repayments increase if the RBA hikes interest rates this week Those who stuck to minimum loan repayments through last year’s rate cuts will bear the brunt of Tuesday’s anticipated hike, while those already paying extra are in a ‘great position’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA large majority of the 3.3 million mortgaged homeowners will not see their repayments increase should the Reserve Bank hike rates on Tuesday.Financial […] todayFebruary 1, 2026 1
International Australia news live: McCormack claims One Nation polling surge fuelled by ‘clickbait publicity’ amid Cory Bernardi recruitment rumours Former Nationals leader says One Nation’s polling rise due to ‘cranky’ public, but he doubts that polling will translate into real votes. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastReal estate agents in Australia using apps that leave millions of lease documents at risk, digital researcher saysAustralian platforms used by real estate agents to upload documentation for renters and landlords are leaving people’s personal […] todayFebruary 1, 2026 1
International Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 1, 2026 1
International Five-year-old boy and father detained by ICE return home to Minnesota Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were accompanied home by Texas Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 1, 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 1, 2026
insert_link Local K-pop Demon Hunters make history as Grammys get under way Golden, the inescapable hit from the movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, has become the first ever K-Pop song to win a Grammy Award.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 1, 2026 1
International Mandelson resigns from Labour to avoid causing it ‘further embarrassment’ Departure from party follows release of documents in US appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein sent former US ambassador $75,000Peter Mandelson has said he has resigned his membership of the Labour party to avoid causing it “further embarrassment” after more revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.In a statement given to PA Media, he said he had written this evening to the general secretary of the Labour party, Hollie Ridley. Continue […] todayFebruary 1, 2026
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