LONDON, 20 FEBRUARY (AP)— Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links […]
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison over insurrection
In short: Former president for South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol has been found guilty of insurrection and sentenced to life in prison. Prosecutors sought the death penalty for Yoon who imposed martial law in December 2024. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-19/south-korea-president-yoon-suk-yeol-sentenced-insurrection-guilt/106363456 Yoon’s attempt at military rule lasted only six hours, but triggered a political crisis. Former South Korean President […]
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Mark Zuckerberg tells court Meta no longer designs apps to maximise screen time
In short: (ABC-Australia) Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has pushed back against a suggestion he misled Congress when he told a 2024 hearing that the company did not give its teams the goal of maximising time spent on its apps. Mr Zuckerberg says that while Meta previously had goals related to the amount of time […]
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Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
NEW YORK/MUNICH, 26 FEBRUARY 2026 (AP) — The Trump administration is urging other nations to press the Pacific island country of Vanuatu to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take action. In guidance issued last week to […]
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Australian dollar reaches ’40-year high’ against Japan’s yen, as cheap holidays fuel tourism surge
By Doug Dingwall In short: (ABC-Australia) The Australian dollar reached a 40-year high against the yen on Monday, making Japan even cheaper for tourists to visit, analysts said. A record number of Australians visited Japan in 2025, exceeding one million for the first time, according to Japan’s tourism agency. What’s next? Analysts expect the Australian dollar […]
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi leads coalition to landslide election victory
In short: (ABC-Australia) Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner are expected to hold upwards of two-thirds of the seats in Japan’s lower house. Ms Takaichi is Japan’s first female leader and has won over Japanese voters with a straight-talking, hardworking image. But her nationalist rhetoric has strained ties with China. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-09/japan-election-sanae-takaichi-landslide-victory/106320228 Japanese […]