International Melania: Amazon’s $106m documentary takes $982 per screen in Australian opening weekend Documentary about the US first lady debuted at No 31 at Australian box office, making $32,399 from 33 screensMelania, Amazon’s $106m (US$75m) documentary about the US first lady, has bombed at the Australian box office on its opening weekend, debuting at No 31 on the charts and taking just $982 (£503, US$688) per screen.The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner, was screened in 33 cinemas across Australia and made $32,399 overall. […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Good luck Dua Leaper: scientists return frogs wiped out by fungal disease to wild Researchers dig ‘spas’ and install ‘saunas’ in ACT wetlands to give green and golden bell frogs the best chance of survivalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScientists have reintroduced green and golden bell frogs to the Australian Capital Territory for the first time since the species became locally extinct four decades ago.The first cohort of 25 frogs was […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Australia politics live: Bullock refuses to rule out further rate hikes as Chalmers says Liberal attacks over RBA decision reflect ‘a level of desperation’ Follow today’s news liveRBA interest rates decision: Reserve Bank increases cash rate to 3.85% in blow to mortgage holdersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal politicians have joked they need “divine intervention” at a church service before parliament resumes today.Federal parliamentarians are attending the ecumenical service, before sitting begins later. Media doorstopped most of the MPs on their way in, with reporters asking what they were […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Australian woman who died after being caught in a Japan ski lift remembered as a ‘vibrant spirit’ Tributes for Queensland snowboarder Brooke Day recall a ‘cherished team mate’ who had an ‘infectious sense of humour’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTributes have poured in for the Australian woman who died in a ski lift accident at a Japanese resort, describing the 22-year-old as kind, talented and possessing a “vibrant spirit”.Queensland snowboarder Brooke Day sustained critical […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International US judge temporarily blocks lifting of deportation protections for Haiti migrants The judge said the Department of Homeland Security Secretary did not have facts or law on her side.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Musk merges SpaceX and xAI firms, plans for space-based AI data centres Musk says solar powered and space-based data centres are the only way to meet AI's burgeoning energy demands. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 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 3, 2026
insert_link Local NPP Unity: People around Kennedy Agyapong’s team are a lot more bitter, says Mussa Dankwa Pollster and Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwa, says the biggest threat to unity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after its flagbearer contest does not lie at the grassroots level.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6