11 February 2025
The US president signed an executive order to dismantle so-called "DEI" initiatives in the government, claiming they resulted in "immense public waste and shameful discrimination".
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11 Feb: A judge at the centre of a voting controversy at the Miss Pacific Islands pageant is being held in the host country Solomon Islands while pageant organisers complete "an investigation" into alleged vote rigging.... more
11 Feb: Hamas accuses Israel of repeatedly violating the Gaza ceasefire deal over the past three weeks, saying the next release of Israeli hostages will be delayed until further notice.... more
11 Feb: US President Donald Trump says there will be "no exemptions" to his 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, although he is considering one for Australia.... more
11 Feb: The lawyer for two Palestinian men arrested over books they were selling in their family store says they are being pursued for political reasons.... more
11 Feb: Sam Kerr's lawyer has told the court that the police never made any "meaningful" attempt to investigate claims that her client and partner were held against their will by a taxi driver.... more
11 Feb: The US foreign aid freeze could lead to more people being trafficked into online fraud compounds in Asia and more Americans and Australians being scammed, experts say.... more
10 Feb: Taylor Swift is booed by some NFL fans at the Super Bowl, with US President Donald Trump taking to social media to further mock the pop superstar.... more
10 Feb: Two bad interceptions, a faltering attack, and a surprise cameo appearance during Kendrick's half-time show — these are the five quick hits from the Super Bowl.... more
RUGBY Injuries have forced the Chiefs to keep All Blacks first five Damian McKenzie at fullback for Friday's Super Rugby tussle with the Crusaders in Hamilton More...
BUSINESS Fonterra has chosen to name its consumer business Mainland Group -- rather than Anchor - as it looks for a buyer, through either a trade sale or an Initial Public Offering More...