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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, struck down President Donald Trump's broad tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), ruling 6-3 that the president exceeded his authority by using the 1977 emergency law to unilaterally impose duties on imports from nearly every trading partner.

The UK government has confirmed that it is considering the removal of the former Prince Andrew from the line of succession.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has commented in an interview on the arrest of the former Prince Andrew.

The New South Wales government is planning to ban those under the age of 12 from riding e-bikes by the end of 2026.

Microsoft co-founder Bill gate has cancelled his keynote address at AI Impact Summit in India amid the scrutiny over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

US President Trump calls Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, which took place Thursday, a "shame" and "very sad."

King Charles III has released a statement on the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on what is the latter's 66th birthday.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the unemployment rate in January 2026 is 4.1 per cent, which is the same as December.

Australia has recorded the most fatal shark attacks in 2025 than anywhere else in the world, according to a new global report.

Coinbase Global Inc., the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, remains a cornerstone of the digital asset ecosystem despite recent market headwinds.

As the 2026 tax filing season progresses, millions of Americans are anxiously checking for their federal income tax refunds.

Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, confirmed February 11, 2026, that the long-awaited payments system known as X Money is advancing toward a broader launch, with an external beta expected within the next one to two months.

COSTCO warehouses nationwide have begun quietly enforcing their famously generous return policy more stringently.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has refused to name the two Asia-based carmakers it is investigating over allegations of data harvesting.

Multiple reports claim that authorities have detained a person for questioning in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Buckingham Palace released a statement saying that King Charles III is ready to support the Thames Valley Police investigation into the former Prince Andrew.

Australia's food ministers are expected to take a step closer to making mandatory nutrition labels a reality.

Eddie Bauer, the 103-year-old American outdoor apparel and lifestyle brand once synonymous with rugged adventure and preppy heritage, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Australia's labour market in 2026 continues to reflect a post-pandemic recovery shaped by an ageing population, rapid digital transformation, renewable-energy expansion and persistent skills shortages in health care, construction and technology.

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that household spending went down by 0.4% in the last month of 2025.

Millions of Americans are poised to receive some of the largest federal tax refunds in recent history during the 2026 filing season, with average amounts potentially rising by $1,000 or more compared to prior years, thanks to retroactive tax cuts enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump.

Bitcoin has tumbled to its lowest levels since last fall, briefly dipping below $61,000 this week before rebounding slightly to around $64,800 amid a brutal sell-off that has wiped out nearly 50% of its value from October highs.

The Louvre has released photos of the current state of the crown of Empress Eugénie, which was left behind during the heist that took place last year.

Bitcoin's price slid sharply today, falling to roughly the high‑$69,000 range as a wave of selling pressure hit the broader crypto market and erased tens of billions of dollars in value from the world's largest digital asset.

South Australia police have declared the disappearance of Gus Lamont a major crime, saying that a suspect has been identified.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed that another Australian, a male in his 20s, died while skiing in Japan.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, and the new cash rate is now at 3.85 per cent.

Nestlé Australia has confirmed that Allen's Black Cats have been removed from supermarket shelves in the country.

Economic Regulator Joe Dimasi only approved a 4.3 per cent increase for water and sewerage services for Tasmania households.