International Australian politics live: fourfold surge in home battery installations after federal subsidy; O’Brien says Liberals can stand alone More than 4.3 million households now have solar, helping to drive downward pressure on power bills. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAround 40,000 15-24 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.With only 23.6% young people accessing medium term housing each year, the majority […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 3
insert_link International Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says the move will protect children from the "digital Wild West".Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty in rape case Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son has pleaded not guilty to four rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International UN chief urges Gaza aid as Israel blocks most medical evacuees at Rafah Al-Shifa Hospital director says blocking medical evacuations through Rafah crossing could be 'death sentence' for many.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International ‘Game is over’: Iran’s ex-leaders, hardliners clash after protest killings A former reformist leader wants the Islamic Republic gone while lawmakers wish to see an ex-president executed.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 Scholarships for sale? – Presidency triggers NIB probe after explosive radio allegation The Presidency has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that Ghana’s overseas scholarship system may have been compromised, following claims aired on the radio that an individual was paid to secure a scholarship to study abroad.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link Local Space42 brings secure satellite connectivity to South African critical sectors The UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, has announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The commercial availability of Thuraya, a subsidiary of Space42, marks the company’s first operational presence in the country and a major step in expanding secure, reliable satellite connectivity to one of Africa’s […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link Local Mining firms’ contribution in royalties and others to Ghana’s economy outstanding; their investments must be protected Mining firms have bailed out the Ghanaian economy on numerous occasions during periods of economic headwinds. Episodes of fiscal instability have often culminated in the government introducing new levies for mining firms. In addition, the government, through regulatory bodies such as the Bank of Ghana, has negotiated with mining firms to retain portions of their earnings in the country for a period to ease foreign exchange pressures. This suggests a […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
