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    Today in history, February 6: The Manchester United team that perished in the Munich air disaster of 1958
     6 February 2026
    On a snowy February afternoon in 1958, the football team that many were calling the greatest that Britain had ever produced stopped to refuel at Munich Airport. The plane would never take off, and the Flowers of Manchester would take years to bloom again.
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    Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein's victims for appointing Lord Mandelson as ambassador to US
    6 Feb: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says former ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson lied when asked about the nature of his relationship with convicted non-offender Jeffrey Epstein.... more
    Democrat victory in Republican stronghold could spell trouble for Trump
    5 Feb: The US has been gripped by cold weather in recent weeks, but pundits say it is in Texas where hell has truly frozen over. A blue wave just swept a GOP stronghold, and Republicans are very worried.... more
    Australians in Japan say ski fields are safe after spate of deaths
    5 Feb: Australians working in Japan's ski fields say while the sport has unpredictable risks, there are ways to be prepared.... more
    CIA says it will cease publishing the World Factbook, a free online resource used by millions
    5 Feb: A statement on the CIA's website does not give a reason for the decision, simply stating that the publication has "sunset" while encouraging readers to "stay curious about the world and find ways to explore it … in person or virtually".... more
    A 'ghost airport' and sinkhole highway as Timor-Leste gambles on oil and gas with Greater Sunrise project
    5 Feb: The Greater Sunrise gas project was meant to transform Timor-Leste and bring billions in revenue, but locals are still waiting for the jobs and opportunities that were promised.... more
    Australian man Michael 'Micky' Hurst dies in Japan while skiing
    5 Feb: Michael Hurst had a medical episode and died on the slopes in Hokkaido, making it three Australians in total that have died in Japan this year.... more
    Ex-prince Andrew leaves Windsor home as British police investigate latest Epstein revelations
    4 Feb: British police are investigating the former prince after new files suggest Jeffrey Epstein provided him with a woman to have sex with at the Royal Lodge in 2010.... more
    Melinda Gates reacts to allegations against ex-husband Bill Gates in new Epstein files
    4 Feb: Melinda French Gates says her ex-husband, Bill Gates, needs to answer for his behaviour alleged in the latest batch of Epstein files.... more
    Why these women took marriage sabbaticals — and how it went
    4 Feb: Do you ever feel like taking a break from your marriage? Three women share how a marriage sabbatical changed their relationship.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     02 Feb: US Deputy Attorney-General says further charges from Epstein files unlikely ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     04 Feb: Sarah Ferguson offered Jeffrey Epstein woman with 'great body' after his release from prison ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages +++++++++++++++++++
     25 Jan: Mother shares tribute to 15-year-old Max trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened +++++++++++++
     01 Feb: The Grammys are on Monday morning — here's how to watch and who to look out for +++++++++++++
     24 Jan: Human remains found as New Zealand landslide search moves to recovery +++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      20 Feb: The 20-year first for the white ferns that will greet new captain melie kerr (Stuff.co.nz)
      19 Feb: Why a senior government minister is talking about shagging spiders (Stuff.co.nz)
      19 Feb: 'we're not shagging spiders': minister on second auckland harbour crossing (RadioNZ)
      18 Feb: The wine industry headache (RadioNZ)
      17 Feb: France bans its own player for remainder of games after olympic ice hockey brawl (Stuff.co.nz)
      16 Feb: Kangaroo cull: why new origin international eligibility rules spell trouble for australia (Sydney Morning Herald)
      15 Feb: Watch: moment crew docks at international space station (BBCWorld)
      15 Feb: Cuban cigar festival called off as us blockade worsens energy crisis (BBCWorld)
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    Business:
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