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Strong winds overturn boats in Hobart – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21

Ex-Trump advisor warns US president will ‘run out of patience’ on Iran

Donald Trump's former national security advisor has warned that the president is going to "run out of patience," as the Republican said on Friday (20 February) he’s “considering” ordering airstrikes on Iran.

The Independent UK · Feb 21

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

On April 9, 1940, Nazi tanks stormed into Denmark. A month later, they blitzed into Belgium, Holland and France. As Americans grew increasingly rattled by the spreading threat, a surprising place became crucial to U.S. national security: the vast, ice-capped island of Greenland.

The Conversation · Feb 17

PM Modi Unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ as New Administrative Hub in Major Governance Overhaul

In a significant step toward reshaping India’s governance infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the name Seva Teerth for the newly developed administrative complex that will house the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat.

Whats Hot · Feb 13

A Scary Emerging AI Threat

An emerging public health issue caused by artificial intelligence poses a new national security threat. Expect AI-induced psychosis to gain far more attention.

Kiplinger · Feb 12

How the 9/11 terrorist attacks shaped ICE’s immigration strategy

Stephen Miller’s January 2026 announcement to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers – telling them that they have “immunity to perform your duties” and that no “illegal alien, no leftist agitator or domestic insurrectionist” can stop them – may seem like an extreme statement outside the political mainstream.

The Conversation · Feb 12

Trump gives CIA election intel to the man who tried to overturn 2020 — even as it ‘threatens national security ‘

This is the only conspiracy Trump cares about.

We Got This Covered · Feb 12

Father of exiled Hong Kong activist convicted in unprecedented insurance case under national security law

Family of US-based Hong Kong dissident held guilty in first such case

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Father of activist Anna Kwok convicted under Hong Kong national security law

Kwok Yin-sang arrested after he tried to end pro-democracy daughter’s insurance policy and withdraw funds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11

Father of US-based Hong Kong activist convicted under national security law

A Hong Kong court has convicted the father of a U.S.-based activist for attempting to deal with his daughter's financial assets

The Independent UK · Feb 11