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
International Colombian president and Trump put aside insults for amicable White House meeting Leaders had been trading hostile remarks for months but Gustavo Petro’s visit ended with warm words from US counterpartAfter months of trading insults – from “sick man” and “drug trafficking leader” on one side, to “accomplice to genocide” with a “senile brain” on the other – the first meeting between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro ended with pleasantries, autographs and a Maga cap.The Colombian president was received by his US […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Collision between Greek coastguard vessel, migrant boat kills at least 14 Greece's coastguard says 26 other people have been rescued from Aegean Sea as search-and-rescue operations continue. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Who was Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the man once seen as Libya’s next leader? Saif al-Islam, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in the west of the North African country.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
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 3, 2026
insert_link Local South Africa’s ex-President Zuma mentioned in Epstein emails over London dinner plan Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been mentioned in the latest tranche of the Epstein files, after his name appeared in several emails from the late sex offender and others.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
International Trump scolds CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling as she asks about Epstein abuse survivors – live President replied to Collins’ persistent questions about Epstein files by accusing her of not smiling ‘because you know you’re not telling the truth’Tulsi Gabbard running solo 2020 election inquiryTrump suggests Republicans should ‘take over’ electionsDonald Trump has continued to sow doubt in the election system. While appearing on former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino’s podcast on Monday, the president called on Republicans to “nationalize the voting,” in at least “15 […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International California officials move forward with plans to exterminate mule deer from island Conservancy sees nonnative species as major threat to local biodiversity, while residents rally to preserve local identity California wildlife officials moved forward last week with a plan to eradicate a mule deer herd from Santa Catalina Island: extermination.The plan has long pitted locals from the island off the coast of Los Angeles against the Catalina Island Conservancy, an environmental non-profit that manages 88% of the island’s terrain. The conservancy sees […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6