International In a pickle: couple charged with felony battery after pickleball brawl at Florida country club Dispute about rules elevates from insults to fisticuffs, with as many as 20 players becoming involvedA dispute over a rule led to a brawl during a pickleball game at a central Florida country club, authorities said, with one player hitting his opponent in the face with a paddle and punching him on the ground before others got involved.A 63-year-old man was charged Sunday with two counts of felony battery on […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
International NSW police say agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Sydney protest didn’t reach officers Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visitFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say.Footage of a group of […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
International Sussan Ley to quit politics after being deposed as Liberal leader, triggering contentious byelection Ley says she will step away ‘completely and comprehensively from public life’ after losing Liberal leadership ballot to Angus TaylorTaylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Ley in Liberal leadership ballotFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSussan Ley will soon quit politics, saying she plans on “stepping away completely and comprehensively from public life” after being defeated in a […] todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
International Police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog Despite premier’s objection to any inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality at the Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog’s visit will examine “incidents of alleged misconduct on the part of officers”.The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (Lecc) said […] todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
insert_link International Japan says it seized Chinese vessel amid tensions with Beijing The fishing boat tried to flee when ordered to stop for an inspection inside Japan's territorial waters, authorities say.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026 1
International US judge blocks Trump administration from punishing Senator Mark Kelly Judge Richard J Leon, a Republican appointee, has rejected the government's case as 'anemic' and 'horsefeathers'.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
Local Prudential Bank, Nita Travels launch epic business trips to Korea, Turkey & China Prudential Bank (PBL) and Nita Travels and Shipping Ventures Limited are set to take their valued customers on exclusive business trips to Korea, Turkey, and China, as part of their ongoing efforts to foster business growth and international partnerships. The tours come off at the back of a successful one held in 2025 where customers […] The post Prudential Bank, Nita Travels launch epic business trips to Korea, Turkey & […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
Local South-South collaboration key to Africa’s mineral sovereignty- UNU-INRA report The United Nations University’s Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) has called for a strategic shift in Africa’s position within the global critical minerals economy, urging stronger South-South collaboration to secure greater value from the energy transition. In a new report “Africa Redefining Critical Minerals for a Shared Future: South-South Solidarity in Action”, the […] The post South-South collaboration key to Africa’s mineral sovereignty- UNU-INRA report appeared first on […] todayFebruary 13, 2026
insert_link Local Equip women & youth with skills for Africa’s free-trade market – Telecel Ghana CEO Telecel Ghana CEO, Patricia Obo-Nai, has called for deliberate investment in practical digital skills and awareness of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to ensure women and young people in business can benefit meaningfully.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 13, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
