- Coastal town records hottest day ever but locals say BOM data is wrong by Jean Bell on February 21, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Can a weather station that is 10 kilometres away from a coastal town centre give an accurate forecast? These locals think not.
- As erosion costs climb these coastal communities consider retreat by Josh Brine on February 21, 2026 at 7:34 pm
With costs and damage mounting, councils are considering all options, including pulling back from the beaches.
- Doctors race through Kyiv missile strike to deliver child's donor heart by Annika Burgess on February 21, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Kyiv surgeons who drove through a massive missile strike to deliver a child's donor heart say they will stop at nothing to save lives — even when under attack.
- The Miracle on Ice, when an unheralded USA team knocked off the mighty USSR by Simon Smale on February 21, 2026 at 7:24 pm
On this day in 1980, a group of American students pulled off the most unlikely of victories, beating the greatest team in international ice hockey history in the upset of the century. Some even called it a miracle.
- Why this 'stubborn bugger' sued his bank for $379 million by Leisa Scott and Amos Roberts on February 21, 2026 at 6:51 pm
Ian Williams has brought a whole new meaning to "taking on the big guy". When scammers stole from the pensioner the bank blamed him. So he launched a $379 million lawsuit to "make it right".
- A close look at the price patterns that landed Coles in court by Margaret Burin, Ben Spraggon, Ashley Kyd, and Matt Liddy on February 21, 2026 at 6:51 pm
The pricing patterns of these six products show how Coles stands accused of using its Down Down marketing campaign to dupe shoppers.
- The dreams behind the doors Epstein promised to open by Daniela Pizzirani on February 21, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Admission into elite universities. A job that promised travel around the world. An audition for Victoria’s Secret. This is how Jeffery Epstein lured his victims.
- 'She left a ticking timebomb': Elizabeth, Andrew and the monarchy's future by Rebecca Armitage on February 21, 2026 at 6:50 pm
It will be up to King Charles to shepherd his family's institution through its darkest hour. But could his own mother have done more to snuff out this crisis before he inherited it?
- 'Not a no': Murky consent culture called out in tiny country town by Charlotte King and Andy Burns on February 21, 2026 at 6:39 pm
More women come forward with allegations of sexual assault in a small Victorian town, years after a rape victim was shunned by the town.
- Breaking: Trump hikes global tariff rate to 15pc after Supreme Court loss on February 21, 2026 at 6:39 pm
Donald Trump says he will raise to 15 per cent the global tariff he imposed after the US Supreme Court ruled against previous tariffs.
- Think you're a trivia boss? Show us what you've got on February 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Well, this is cute — you thinking you're a quiz pro. It's time to play … HARD!
- Australia's Yerin Ha is living her own Cinderella story with Bridgerton by Velvet Winter on February 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Yerin Ha built a name for herself in local and international productions for almost a decade before transforming into Bridgerton's newest paramour.
- America's vaccine wars are shaking Australia, driven by 'sticky' myth by Hayley Gleeson on February 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
With immunisation rates declining and outbreaks of infectious diseases like measles increasing, the consequences of vaccine hesitancy in Australia are becoming clearer.
- US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on February 21, 2026 at 6:22 pm
The tariffs are just taxes on American businesses and consumers, while providing no benefit to the economy, critics of Trump's policies say.
- High-spending premiers appear immune to inflation pressure by Clare Armstrong on February 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm
High-spending premiers remain popular and seemingly impervious to the rising cost-of-living anxiety piling pressure on the Albanese government.
- Australian medallists to carry flag in closing ceremony by Simon Smale on February 21, 2026 at 4:16 pm
Two of Australia's 2026 Winter Olympic Games medallists, Cooper Woods and Danielle Scott, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony in Verona.
- Hungary and Slovakia threaten Ukraine over stalled Russian oil shipments on February 21, 2026 at 1:38 pm
Hungary and Slovakia, which have both received a temporary exemption from an EU policy prohibiting imports of Russian oil, have accused Ukraine of deliberately holding up supplies.
- IoTeX confirms ‘suspicious activity’ involving token safe, says losses contained by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on February 21, 2026 at 1:11 pm
IoTeX said it is assessing suspicious activity tied to a token safe, coordinating with exchanges to trace funds after analysts linked the incident to a possible private key compromise.
- What’s next for crypto in Europe after Christine Lagarde steps down? by Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood on February 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm
ECB president Christine Lagarde is a crypto skeptic, but her likely successors are no more enthusiastic about cryptocurrencies.
- Buy-out offer for Wang Fuk Court owners in Hong Kong on February 21, 2026 at 11:07 am
After a deadly Hong Kong fire that killed 168 people and left thousands homeless in November, authorities have announced a buy-out offer for owners.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs record five weeks of net withdrawals, totaling $3.8B by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on February 21, 2026 at 9:39 am
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged five straight weeks of outflows, with $315.9 million leaving last week as institutional investors de-risk amid macro uncertainty.
- Gout comes so close to breaking 10-second barrier, sets another record on February 21, 2026 at 8:37 am
Australian sprinting sensation Gout Gout comes perilously close to breaking the 10-second barrier, with another eye-catching run in Brisbane.
- Live: Aussies eye off Olympic bobsleigh history, Brown's final postponed by Marnie Vinall, Luke Pentony, and Henry Hanson on February 21, 2026 at 8:30 am
Bree Walker and Kiara Reddingius are on the verge of making Australian Olympic history, as teenager Indra Brown is forced to wait for her chance to compete for a medal. Follow live.
- Bitcoin $150K price calls are ‘drying up,’ which is healthy: Santiment by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on February 21, 2026 at 8:09 am
Bitcoin “retail optimism is fading,” which may be a healthy indicator as sentiment returns to neutral territory, according to Santiment.
- South Australian election campaign officially begins by Will Hunter on February 21, 2026 at 7:03 am
Election campaigning in South Australia is officially underway, with candidates seizing the opportunity to begin making their formal pitches to voters before they head to the ballot box in March.
- Keeper benched at half-time, coach quits following 5-0 thrashing on February 21, 2026 at 6:58 am
Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi commits one of the worst howlers this A-League Men season, heading a clearance kick into his own net as Auckland FC romps to a big win.
- Bitcoin miner MARA buys majority stake in AI data center firm Exaion by Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on February 21, 2026 at 6:55 am
MARA acquires a 64% stake in French computing infrastructure operator Exaion, expanding into AI and cloud services as Bitcoin miners pivot toward data center revenue.
- Swimmers disappointed but understanding in wake of Rottnest Swim cancellation by Kate Christian on February 21, 2026 at 6:41 am
Weather may have derailed the main event, but some swimmers were determined to complete their own version of the Rottnest Channel Swim in the name of charity.
- Uniswap founder slams scam crypto ads after victim 'lost everything' by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on February 21, 2026 at 5:58 am
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams highlighted a case where a victim lost a “mid-six-figure” portfolio to a fake top search result posing as Uniswap.
- Quick hits: F1 politics, safety worries and Ferrari's stunning rear end by Michael Doyle on February 21, 2026 at 5:45 am
Preseason testing for the new Formula 1 season ends in Bahrain, with teams not putting their cars on a track until the first practice session of the Australian Grand Prix weekend on March 6.
- Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch on February 21, 2026 at 5:21 am
Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
- Man charged over 'lit incendiary device' allegedly thrown during Navy chief's speech by James Vyver and Monte Bovill on February 21, 2026 at 5:06 am
A man faces court accused of throwing a fake explosive device through a Canberra hotel window during a speech from the Chief of Navy.
- Bitcoin's bull catalyst could be AI stocks turning 'silly big': Lyn Alden by Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on February 21, 2026 at 2:21 am
Bitcoin only needs a “marginal amount of new demand” to push higher, according to macroeconomist Lyn Alden, who is watching for a potential peak in AI stocks as a signal.
- Tokenized real estate projects advance in Dubai and Maldives by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on February 20, 2026 at 9:31 pm
A Trump-tied hotel development in the Maldives and the Dubai Land Department announced details on tokenizing their real estate projects this week.
- Bitcoin whales participate in V-shaped accumulation, offsetting 230K BTC sell-off by Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly on February 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Despite the sharp multi-month market downtrend, Bitcoin whales added 236,000 BTC since December 2025, with order size data showing large players building new positions.
- Bitcoin bears at risk of $600M liquidation, raising chance for rally to $70K by Cointelegraph by Marcel Pechman on February 20, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Despite bearish pressure and weak US economic data, Bitcoin's recovering hashrate and new onchain security protocols raise the chance for a surge to $70,000.
- Dutch authorities call on Polymarket arm to cease activities by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on February 20, 2026 at 8:14 pm
The prediction market's Dutch arm, Adventure One, allegedly offered illegal bets, including on elections in the Netherlands.
- Here’s what happened in crypto today by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on February 20, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- Crypto slides, but tokenized RWAs and VC push ahead by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on February 20, 2026 at 8:00 pm
As Bitcoin and altcoins continue to sell off, venture capital is raising millions for blockchain-based financial infrastructure, while real-world assets continue to draw capital.
- Trump announces 10% global tariff following SCOTUS ruling by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on February 20, 2026 at 7:55 pm
The United States Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump could not use national emergency powers to levy tariffs during peacetime.
- SCOTUS strikes down Trump tariffs, but 'alternative' plans brewing by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on February 20, 2026 at 7:27 pm
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that tariffs could help pay down the $38 trillion, and growing, US national debt.
- Wall Street boosts Bitmine stakes as DeFi lenders buckle on liquidity: Finance Redefined by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on February 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Crypto illiquidity is pressuring DeFi lending companies, but Wall Street giants continue to increase their exposure to the world’s largest Ethereum treasury company.
- Price predictions 2/20: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR by Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay on February 20, 2026 at 6:20 pm
The failure of the bulls to start a strong recovery in Bitcoin and the major altcoins suggests that the bears intend to remain active at higher levels.
- Bitcoin mining difficulty rebounds 15% as US miners recover from winter outages by Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar on February 20, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty climbed to 144.4 trillion after January storms briefly slashed hash rate, while some US miners offset downtime by selling electricity back to the grid.
- Core technical contributor to cease involvement with Aave DAO by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on February 20, 2026 at 5:17 pm
After four years contributing, BGD Labs said it would be leaving the DAO, citing changes to the organization and taking an “adversarial position“ to its liquidity protocol.
- Bitcoin ignores US Supreme Court Trump tariff strike amid talk of $150B refund by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on February 20, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Bitcoin stayed rangebound within a "downward trajectory" as the Supreme Court concluded that some US trade tariffs were illegal and liable for a refund.
- BTC treasury executives call for reform of 1,250% risk weight in Basel III by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill on February 20, 2026 at 5:03 pm
Private equity, which has the second-highest risk weighting, carries a 400% weight under the current Basel III banking framework.
- Tennessee judge issues injunction blocking state move against Kalshi by Cointelegraph by Christina Comben on February 20, 2026 at 2:03 pm
US Federal Judge Aleta Trauger granted Kalshi a preliminary injunction against Tennessee, finding its sports event contracts fall under CFTC jurisdiction.
- Stablecoin A7A5 grows parallel system for sanctioned companies by Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood on February 20, 2026 at 1:32 pm
Stablecoin ecosystem A7A5 has faced accusations of sanctions evasion and, according to some analysts, is creating an alternative, sanctions-free financial network.
- House Democrats press Treasury on World Liberty bank charter and UAE stake by Cointelegraph by Christina Comben on February 20, 2026 at 12:46 pm
House Democrats are pressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over World Liberty Financial’s push for a national trust bank charter, citing systemic risk.
- What Does Trump Want With Cuba? by The Intercept Briefing on February 20, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign is pushing Cuba into a deeper humanitarian crisis. The post What Does Trump Want With Cuba? appeared first on The Intercept.
- Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War by Nick Turse on February 19, 2026 at 10:46 pm
The amount of military forces gathering near Iran dwarfs even the monthslong build-up before the U.S. coup in Venezuela. The post Trump Menaces Iran With Massive Armada Capable of Prolonged War appeared first on The Intercept.
- More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria by Nick Turse on February 19, 2026 at 5:12 pm
The Trump administration is sending more troops to a region where U.S. military presence has coincided with increased violence. The post More U.S. Troops Are Headed to Nigeria appeared first on The Intercept.
- A New PAC Wants to Counter Israel’s Influence. It Also Welcomes Hitler Apologists. by Jonah Valdez on February 19, 2026 at 11:00 am
AZAPAC's Michael Rectenwald wants to fight pro-Israel interests in politics. To do that, he's courted Nick Fuentes and endorsed white nationalist candidates. The post A New PAC Wants to Counter Israel’s Influence. It Also Welcomes Hitler Apologists. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Philadelphia Could Elect Its First Muslim Congressman. He’s Not Sure Where He Stands on Israel. by Akela Lacy on February 18, 2026 at 11:00 am
Sharif Street states no Israel policy on his website and was briefly the beneficiary of a pro-Israel fundraising page. He's trying to walk a fine line in a crowded primary. The post Philadelphia Could Elect Its First Muslim Congressman. He’s Not Sure Where He Stands on Israel. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Can Trump’s Plan for Warehouse Immigrant Detention Camps Be Stopped? by Natasha Lennard on February 17, 2026 at 7:44 pm
ICE has the money it needs to turn warehouses into prisons for immigrants. But local pressure is stopping projects in their tracks. The post Can Trump’s Plan for Warehouse Immigrant Detention Camps Be Stopped? appeared first on The Intercept.
- It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics by Alain Stephens on February 17, 2026 at 6:59 pm
Sports can't be separated from politics, and athletes are well within their rights to criticize Trump on the world stage. The post It’s Correct and Moral to Use the Olympics to Speak Out About Politics appeared first on The Intercept.
- U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive. by Tomi McCluskey on February 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
In seas that could kill a person within an hour, it took nearly two days for a rescue plane to arrive. The post U.S. Sent a Rescue Plane for Boat Strike Survivors. It Took 45 Hours to Arrive. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Air Force Maintenance Staff Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Knives With Tax Dollars by Austin Campbell on February 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
“Everyone knew we didn’t need them.” Air Force maintainers have been on a decadelong knife-ordering spree. The post Air Force Maintenance Staff Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Knives With Tax Dollars appeared first on The Intercept.
- Prison-Style Free Speech Censorship Is Coming for the Rest of Us by Jeremy Busby on February 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
The government wants to make it illegal to possess literature it deems dangerous — a familiar tactic to this incarcerated writer. The post Prison-Style Free Speech Censorship Is Coming for the Rest of Us appeared first on The Intercept.
- Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars From New York City’s Public Hospitals by Sam Biddle on February 15, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Activists are urging New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation to cut ties with the ICE contractor. The post Palantir Gets Millions of Dollars From New York City’s Public Hospitals appeared first on The Intercept.
- Leakers Helped Destroy Deportation Case Against Tufts Student by Seth Stern on February 13, 2026 at 6:55 pm
The disclosures revealed the case was built entirely on an op-ed Rümeysa Öztürk co-wrote, a chilling attack on free speech. The post Leakers Helped Destroy Deportation Case Against Tufts Student appeared first on The Intercept.
- The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving... by C. Frances on February 13, 2026 at 2:55 pm
“I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept in an exclusive interview. The post The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign by Akela Lacy on February 13, 2026 at 2:29 pm
A Democrat running for Senate in Texas has a complicated history with corporate America and the crypto industry. The post Jasmine Crockett Swears Off Corporate Cash — But Transferred Thousands From Her House Campaign appeared first on The Intercept.
- The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk by Aaron Ross Coleman on February 13, 2026 at 12:24 pm
Ad makers will never say the quiet part loud, but they increasingly know that we’re unhappy and looking for solutions. The post The Only Solution Capitalism Has Is to Sell Us More Useless Junk appeared first on The Intercept.
- Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG by The Intercept Briefing on February 13, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Trump Justice Department is protecting the powerful at the expense of Epstein’s victims, says an attorney representing nine of his accusers. The post Attorney for Epstein Survivors Warns That Justice Is Impossible With Bondi as AG appeared first on The Intercept.
- Trump Attacked Immigrant Food Aid in Minnesota. Locals Fought Back. by Ryan Devereaux on February 13, 2026 at 12:23 am
With locals working to prevent neighbors from going hungry, fear and uncertainty remain as Trump’s historic occupation dies down. The post Trump Attacked Immigrant Food Aid in Minnesota. Locals Fought Back. appeared first on The Intercept.
- Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List by Nick Turse on February 12, 2026 at 8:30 pm
After the DOJ dodged questions for months, Bondi acknowledged in a House Judiciary Committee hearing that she had a list of targets under NSPM-7. The post Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List appeared first on The Intercept.
- FBI Counterterrorism Agents Spent Weeks Seeking a Climate Activist — Then Showed Up at His Door by Jacqueline Sweet on February 12, 2026 at 6:38 pm
The visit suggests a possible FBI probe into Extinction Rebellion NYC as the Trump administration increases surveillance of activist groups. The post FBI Counterterrorism Agents Spent Weeks Seeking a Climate Activist — Then Showed Up at His Door appeared first on The Intercept.
- Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant by Austin Campbell on February 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm
He was observing after Alex Pretti’s killing. He says feds detained him at gunpoint, sampled his DNA, scanned his face, and cloned his phone. The post Marine Detained in Minneapolis Says Feds Copied His Phone Without a Warrant appeared first on The Intercept.
- Who Set Up The Hit? by Michael Shrimpton on July 21, 2024 at 9:03 pm
It is now clear that Thomas Matthew Crooks was not acting alone last Saturday when he shot President Trump at the Butler Farm Show Grounds in Connoquonessing Township, Butler County PA. Since there are almost no lone gunmen that conclusion should not terribly surprising. It’s also clear that in a reprise of the assassination of
- Might The Polls Be Wrong? by Michael Shrimpton on July 3, 2024 at 7:36 pm
Every poll published so far in the British General Election campaign has shown Labour well in the lead, with margins of between roughly 15 and 25 per cent over the hapless Tories. Some of these have been MRP mega-polls with over 20,000 people contacted. The Tories are in full retreat, restricting campaigning to seats with
- Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? by Managing Editor on April 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Why Is the African Dish, Shakshuka So Popular In Israel? Shakshuka is an African-inspired dish with a rich history as it spread its influence to another country a long time ago, Israel. The Ottoman Empire and other North African nations enhanced the original influence of the traditional shakshuka recipe. North African Jewish immigrants that came
- Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack by Managing Editor on April 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Exploring Winning Betting Strategies In Blackjack In the exciting world of online casinos, few are as alluring and intriguing as blackjack. Known for its blend of skill and chance, this thrilling card game has enthralled players for centuries. While mastering the basic rules and strategies of blackjack is essential, understanding how to manage your bets
- How to Identify GI Bill Fraud by Managing Editor on March 19, 2024 at 4:33 pm
How to Identify GI Bill Fraud The US government offers incentives and benefits for veterans who have served their country. Many of these benefits, including those under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, are tied to higher education and the costs associated with pursuing a degree. These benefits are designed to help veterans continue to advance
- Rumsfeld Shady Heritage in Pandemic: GILEAD’s Intrigues with WHO & Wuhan Lab. Bio-Weapons’... by Fabio G. C. Carisio on March 11, 2024 at 8:21 am
«You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge”, and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent». (Holy Bible – Psalm 90) by Fabio Giuseppe Carlo Carisio UPDATE ON JULY,
- Age Old Battle Between Khazarian Mafia and True Christianity Crashing Into Finality by Jonas E. Alexis, Senior Editor on March 10, 2024 at 9:03 am
According to unconfirmed reports, yesterday Israel sent troops into Ukraine to fight the Russians for Zelensky’s army; both soundly defeated in short order. This kind of action seems to be a hopeless endeavor as the Russian Federation’s apparent complete weapons superiority (so far) seems to assure RF victory in the Ukraine.
- Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance by Managing Editor on February 5, 2024 at 5:21 pm
Shipping to Poland from the US: Navigating Customs Clearance A few key steps are crucial When ensuring your international shipment reaches Poland without a hitch. First, pack your items carefully and accurately label them with the recipient’s address. It’s also vital to verify that what you’re sending isn’t on the list of prohibited items. Completing
- Braving the Storm and Tackling Addiction in the Ranks of US Veterans by Managing Editor on February 4, 2024 at 11:40 pm
The battle doesn’t always end when our soldiers return home. For many US veterans, the transition back to civilian life brings with it a new kind of warfare – one against addiction. This silent struggle often goes unnoticed, yet it is as real and challenging as any faced on the battlefield. In a society
- Navigating the Transition from Battlefield to Civilian Life for Our Homefront Heroes by Managing Editor on February 4, 2024 at 11:28 pm
The return home for veterans, often portrayed as a hero’s welcome, is a journey of complexities and challenges. As they transition from the structured life of military service to the civilian world, veterans face myriad adjustments that can be both daunting and disorienting. This article delves into the realities of life for veterans returning
