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MELBOURNE, Australia — The European Union and Australia on Tuesday agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement, some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat market access and complaints about Australian products labeled with traditionally European names such as prosecco.The breakthrough comes as both the EU and Australia seek to diversify their trading networks and reduce their economic reliance on China and exposure to uncertain U.S. tariffs.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement at the Australian Parliament House after protracted negotiations that…

Twenty-five days into Operation Epic Fury, it looks like a deal may be around the corner – though that remains up in the air at time of writing. Overnight, President Trump took to Truth Social to announce that the United States and Iran have been holding what he described as "very good and productive conversations" toward a "complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East." He ordered the Department of War to postpone any strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, and presented this as Tehran’s final opportunity to "end its threats."

A crowd of people climbed on top of a Metro bus and prevented it from moving during a raucous street takeover in the Harbor Gateway area over the weekend.At 11:45 p.m. Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to multiple calls of a street takeover involving people climbing on top of a bus at the intersection of Alondra Boulevard and Figueroa Street, according to a department spokesperson. Officers dispersed the crowd, impounded two cars and issued seven parking citations.The takeover was one of three similar incidents the LAPD responded to in less than 24 hours this weekend. Video recordings captured…

By Joshua Tyler | Published 1 hour ago After a first season of dismal ratings and widespread hatred from fans, Paramount has finally stepped up and pulled the plug on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The show is cancelled. Starfleet Academy’s second season has already been shot and completed, so that will air to a disinterested audience on streaming at some point, but afterward, it’s finished. CBS and Paramount issued a joint announcement today, confirming the second season will be the show’s last. Paramount’s Official Starfleet Academy Cancellation Announcement Here’s the full statement issued by CBS and Paramount: “We’re incredibly proud…

Tottenham Hotspur have identified Roberto De Zerbi as a primary target to take over the managerial reins.The former Brighton and Marseille head coach is reportedly open to the move to north London. However, any potential deal hinges entirely on a massive caveat: Spurs must successfully fight off relegation and retain their top-flight status for next season.Talks underway for Spurs jobAccording to The Telegraph, Tottenham have already held talks with De Zerbi regarding the permanent head coach position. The Italian tactician is currently out of work after departing from the French side by mutual consent in February. Spurs find themselves in…

HOUSTON — Asian countries want to buy more U.S. energy to reduce their dependence on oil and gas exports from the Middle East, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told CNBC on Monday. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan rely heavily on exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil tanker traffic through the strait has plunged as Iran attacks commercial ships in the Persian Gulf. «They want to buy more energy from the U.S.,» Burgum told CNBC’s Brian Sullivan in an interview. President Donald Trump’s energy dominance agenda is designed to provide U.S. allies with a stable, alternative supply of energy, the Interior…

Reporting Highlights More Moms Deported: An exclusive data analysis found Trump has deported moms of U.S. citizens at four times the rate of his predecessor. Left Stranded: Because American-born kids can’t legally join their parents in immigration detention, some end up with friends or strangers when their parents are detained or deported. New Directive: Trump administration officials revised a document advising how ICE officers should interact with parents, removing the word “humane.” These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. The baby needed somewhere to go. So in the frantic hours before officers took…

President Trump on Monday championed his law enforcement operation in Memphis, saying it has achieved one of the largest, fastest crime declines in the nation’s history. Mr. Trump said the steep decline in killings, carjackings and robberies that Memphis has witnessed over the past six months came about from a combination of the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Guard and state agencies such as the Tennessee Highway Patrol pitching in to help. It’s a stark difference from where the city was 15 months ago when the president said Memphis’ public safety was first brought to his attention. “In Memphis, the…

Virgin River has gone through a surprising amount of cast exits through the years. Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson). The hit series, which premiered in 2019, also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen and Kai Bradbury. After seven seasons, there have been some major departures from the Netflix show. Grayson Gurnsey left as Ricky after season 4, and Mark Ghanimé, who played Cameron, had a surprising exit once season…

By Kath Hudson    09 Feb 2026David Lloyd’s Sports Gardens will include a mix of play and sport / David Lloyd Sports Gardens David Lloyd is back in the market with a new concept, the Real David Lloyd’s Sports Gardens. In a message on social media, Lloyd said he is trademarking the name Real David Lloyd, and that he has big plans for his new concept which is “light years in front” of other concepts in the market. Real David Lloyd’s Sports Gardens will be an indoor playground for all ages, blending sport, technology and discovery. Pickleball, padel, volleyball and…