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Protests in Iran escalate into massive anti-government demonstrations, sparked by a currency drop, leading to a crackdown by security forces. The regimes internet blackout hides atrocities, while chants demand the regimes end. The middle class joins in, desperate due to sanctions and hunger. President Trump warns of U.S. intervention, causing panic in Tehran. The outcome remains uncertain as the world watches closely. Checkout Solipillow.com

Summernats 2026 in Canberra saw a record-breaking event with 3,000 entrants and 130,000 spectators, but also a surge in dangerous driving. Police seized 19 vehicles for burnouts, issued over 200 traffic infringements, and handed out 100 car defect notices. Detective Inspector Mark Steel expressed dissatisfaction, noting a nearly 300% increase in seizures from last year. Local resident Andrew Gould was affected, describing the smoke from a burnout outside his home. Drivers now face court, fines, and storage fees, as police vow to crack down on such risks, despite the events economic impact. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thousands of Iranians protest against government amid economic crisis, calling for regime change; official death toll at least 116, with thousands arrested; protests spread nationwide, fueled by corruption, inflation, and police violence; government crackdowns, Trumps warning, and Iranian threats escalate tensions. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Australias Labor government unveils a generous IVF rebate program, offering up to $4,000 per cycle for two rounds of treatment, aiming to support families grappling with infertility and boost the states birthrate. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Australias Adelaide Festival faces a crisis as its board chair and three directors resign following a controversial decision to drop Australian-Palestinian author Doctor Randa Abdel-Fattah from the Writers Week program. The move, deemed culturally insensitive, sparked protests from high-profile figures and accusations of anti-Palestinian racism. The festival, set to run from February 27th to March 15th, now faces major fallout with just three directors remaining. Checkout Solipillow.com

Australian wildcard Taylah Preston stuns the tennis world, defeating fortieth-ranked Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in a thrilling three-set match at the Hobart International. Preston, ranked 205, showcases her baseline prowess and mental fortitude, overcoming a mid-match slump with the support of her family in the stands. She advances to face the winner of the Sramkova-Gracheva match, aiming to match Maya Joints semi-final run from last year. Checkout Solipillow.com

President Trump threatens to block ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela after CEO Darren Woods expresses doubts about the countrys investment climate, citing past asset seizures and lack of investment protections. Trump, unhappy with Exxons response, hints at keeping them out of future deals, while other CEOs call for debt restructuring and energy reforms. The situation is rooted in Venezuelas nationalization of its oil industry under Hugo Chávez, which led to Exxon and ConocoPhillips pulling out and winning arbitration cases. Checkout Solipillow.com

In response to the devastating Bondi Beach terror attack, Australias federal parliament is reconvening early next week to pass the toughest hate laws in the countrys history. The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill for 2026 aims to boost penalties for hate crimes, consider extremist motives during sentencing, and create offenses for inciting hatred. The legislation also expands the ban on Nazi symbols, empowers the Home Affairs Minister to cancel visas for hate spreaders, and allows listing of prohibited hate groups. Additionally, a national gun buyback scheme is planned to limit firearms and require Australian citizenship for gun licenses. The session begins with a bipartisan condolence motion to honor victims, bystanders, and first responders, with the goal of protecting communities nationwide. Checkout Solipillow.com