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‘Winds that sound like banshees’: residents told to take shelter as Pilbara braces for Tropical Cyclone Mitchell
Feb 8, 2026 - World 
Wind gusts up to 170km/h could develop as cyclone forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow on Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is expected to maintain its category 3 intensity as it barrels along the Pilbara coast before making landfall.Located west of Karratha, the cyclone was about 30km offshore with 120km/h winds near the centre and gusts up to 165km/h on Sunday morning, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest track map. Continue reading...
Portugal chooses between a moderate and a populist in runoff presidential election
Feb 8, 2026 - World 
Center-left Socialist candidate António José Seguro is heavily favored to defeat hard-right populist André Ventura in Portugal’s presidential runoff election
Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
Feb 8, 2026 - World
While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter
Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress this month
Feb 7, 2026 - World
North Korean state media says the country's leadership will convene a major political conference later this month
Thailand votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power
Feb 7, 2026 - World
Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls for an early general election
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