★★★★½ - 'Sirāt' is a hypnotic techno-fuelled descent into survival and spectacle. Our review explores one of the most intense cinematic journeys of the year… immersive, unsettling and unforgettable. Read more… https://swtc.au/sirat @madmanfilms.bsky.social #Sirat #FilmReview #WorldCinema

The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger. n.pr/4rygjEV

Gold climbs to 3-week high as US tariff ruling stokes uncertainty reut.rs/4kTqNw3

“They were asked to achieve difficult objectives and were staffed by sometimes poorly trained people who at times resorted to violence.” ICE? No, the federal Bureau of Prohibition, which failed miserably at stopping Americans from drinking in the 1920s:

FBI Director Kash Patel celebrated with the US men’s hockey team in Milan after their historic gold medal win over Canada on Sunday, according to a video obtained by CNN.

One Battle After Another triumphs at UK’s BAFTA film awards https://aje.news/bplq5v

The National Weather Service’s New York Office said snow is falling in New York at the rate of two inches per hour, and heavier snowfall is expected overnight.

⚡️Zelensky says Putin has “already started World War Three,” calls for stronger pressure on Russia.

The U.S. Secret Service says the man carried a gas can and shotgun before agents shot and killed him early Sunday morning. n.pr/3OtenPj

Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to NSW, Queensland and South Australia

Duterte faces three counts of crimes against humanity allegedly committed during his time as president and Davao mayor.

The Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” the country’s most powerful cartel leader and one of the United States’ most wanted fugitives, on Sunday. Here's what to know about the army operation and what it means for Mexico's security landscape.

Last year, as tourism grew worldwide, the U.S. was the only major destination to see a decline in foreign travelers. With increased scrutiny at the country's border, ICE violence and unpredictable policies, this year isn’t looking better.

UK to consider removing Andrew from royal succession line, official says reut.rs/4b2c7Hu

Israeli strikes kill at least 10 and wound 24 in Lebanon, health ministry says

'Embarrassment to their families': Trump denounces Supreme Court justices after tariffs ruling reut.rs/4aCOIwp

Environmental groups warn that weakening air toxics and mercury standards will lead to higher health-related costs

While Trump banners have been hung outside other agencies across Washington, the decision to place one on the storied Justice Department building amounted to a striking symbol of the erosion of the department's tradition of independence from White House control. https://to.pbs.org/3MVCbLc

☢️ NEW: As the Trump administration mulls Iran options, it is prepared to consider a proposal that allows Iran "token" nuclear enrichment if it leaves no possible path to a bomb. Another scenario “takes out the ayatollah and his son and the mullahs.”

North Korea's Kim reviews country's progress at key party congress reut.rs/4qMOzek

I’ve published my ★★★★ review of ‘Jimpa’ for @maketheswitchau.bsky.social. A tender, deeply personal film about family, queerness and the complicated ways we love each other, with wonderful work from Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. Read it here… https://swtc.au/jimpa #FilmCommunity #QueerCinema

Months after the killing of Charlie Kirk, a growing number of lawsuits by people claim they were illegally punished, fired and even arrested for making negative comments about Kirk.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio's direct appeal to Europe is a marked change from President Trump's disparagement in Davos, where the leader claimed parts of Europe were being "destroyed" and said the U.S. had "never gotten anything" from the NATO alliance.

‘I thought they were just going to execute me’: American held in Venezuela during Maduro’s last days describes his experience: https://cnn.it/3O9bwuV

Activists celebrate as immigration agents depart Terminal Island. 'The people kicked them out'

In his opening speech to the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that Europe must have its own security strategy as he calls to "repair transatlantic trust" with the U.S.

Trump says he will visit Venezuela after 'very good' relationship with interim president reut.rs/4rPesuW

The USS Ford Carrier Strike Group has been notified that they are leaving the Caribbean and headed to the Middle East, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the decision.

French police shot and killed a knife-wielding man under the Arc de Triomphe today after he allegedly threatened officers carrying out a ceremonial duty at the Paris landmark, officials said. jrnl.ie/6956917

ICE to spend $38bn turning warehouses into detention centers, documents show

The Justice Department is investigating whether two immigration officers lied under oath about a shooting last month in Minneapolis, after federal prosecutors dropped criminal charges against two men accused of attacking them. on.wsj.com/4aBL58J

A judge declared a mistrial Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford University students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024, when they barricaded themselves inside the university president and provost executive offices.

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to make arrangements to allow some of the Venezuelan migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador to return to the U.S. at the government's expense. https://to.pbs.org/3OokunW

US ‘not powerful enough to go it alone’, Merz tells Munich conference

⚡️Rubio skips Ukraine meeting with European leaders at Munich conference. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio skipped a Ukraine meeting at the Munich Security Conference, raising concerns among European officials amid broader transatlantic tensions, the Financial Times reported Feb. 13.

OUT NOW: Emerald Fennell’s '#WutheringHeights' trades the novel’s thematic density for shock value and surface romance. With questionable casting and muted chemistry, this adaptation misses the mark. More in our ★★ review… https://swtc.au/wutheringheights #EmeraldFennell #MargotRobbie #JacobElordi

"Netanyahu, I think, has some concerns about how Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are approaching the negotiations. He seems to believe that they're quite anxious for a deal," Dennis Ross says. https://to.pbs.org/3ZsvTFL

On Capitol Hill, Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a barrage of questions on the handling of the Epstein files. She sparred with lawmakers, at times engaging in shouting matches and leaving many questions unanswered. https://to.pbs.org/3MlL6p6

The Thai government is urging coffee chains to cut sugar in drinks by half to combat health issues.

A group of Buddhist monks walked from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in the name of peace. The 108-day pilgrimage captivated Americans. n.pr/4cnpTWb

Meet the Hell Cats: Four women veterans, all Democrats, running for Congress. They hope their backgrounds in the military and national security will be exactly what their party needs in their swing seat races.

Activists say the death toll from a crackdown over Iran's nationwide protests has reached at least 7,002 with many more people still feared dead.

Protesters clash with police over bid to restrict Argentina’s labour rights https://aje.news/502qo6

The tiny mountain town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, witnessed one of the worst school shootings in recent Canadian history on Tuesday. Here's what we know: https://cnn.it/4bVOHol

LIVE: Polls open in Bangladesh's general election Voters line up outside a polling station to cast their ballots in Bangladesh's general election, its first since a student-led uprising toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VKp...

Cuban peso drops to historic low amid tension with US

US House votes against Canada tariffs in rare rebuke to Trump reut.rs/4rwzD5z

U.S. Catholic bishops are criticizing President Trump’s foreign policy, and while church leaders have long opposed most U.S. wars, the head of Catholic chaplains has gone further, reminding troops to refuse immoral orders.

Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump's administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.

Republicans’ warning for President Donald Trump is growing louder with the Department of Homeland Security set to shut down in just days: Don’t feel public pressure to relent on an issue central to his campaign.