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    President Donald Trump has remembered the late Jesse Jackson as "a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and street smarts" - and claimed he "could not stand" Barack Obama
     20 February 2026
    The White House incumbent posted his tribute to the celebrated civil rights leader, who passed away on Tuesday (17.02.26) at the age of 84, on his Truth Social platform, alleging that Jackson never got the credit he deserved in helping Obama get elected as president in 2009.
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    Donald Trump suggests decision on Iran likely within 10 to 15 days
    20 Feb: Speaking at the inaugural "Board of Peace" meeting in Washington DC, the US president warns "bad things" will happen if a "meaningful deal" isn't reached in nuclear talks with Iran.... more
    The Central Stags have posted a massive 211-run win over the Wellington Firebirds, to book their place against Canterbury in Sunday's one-day men's cricket final
    20 Feb: The Central Stags have posted a massive 211-run win over the Wellington Firebirds, to book their place against Canterbury in Sunday's one-day men's cricket final... more
    Nicole Kidman is reportedly being "romantically pursued" by MGM Resorts boss Paul Salem following her split from Keith Urban
    20 Feb: According to TMZ, the Babygirl actress, 58, has caught the attention of the 62-year-old Chairman of the Board of MGM Resorts International after she and her ex-husband Urban, 58, divorced last month.... more
    Ryan Fox is right in the mix after a fine four-under-par opening round of 67, at the latest PGA Tour event in Los Angeles
    20 Feb: Ryan Fox is right in the mix after a fine four-under-par opening round of 67, at the latest PGA Tour event in Los Angeles... more
    Kyra Wheatley ready to ride the chaos and speed of ski cross at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
    20 Feb: The speed and chaos of ski cross is what attracted Kyra Wheatley to the sport, and to realise a dream 12 years in the making of competing at the Winter Olympics.... more
    Andrew’s arrest: will anything like this now happen in the US? Why hasn’t it so far?
    20 Feb: Overall, the former prince’s arrest throws into stark relief the state of the rule of law in the US compared to other democracies like the UK.... more
    Margot Robbie worried she was "dumb" after deciding against going to university
    20 Feb: The Wuthering Heights actress, 35, grew up in Australia and discovered her love of acting when she was in high school so she decided to chase her dreams of stardom instead of enrolling in higher education, but the move left Margot questioning herself so she asked her sister if she could complete some of her university coursework in a bid to prove her intelligence.... more
    Rose Byrne has joked she "drinks a lot of alcohol" to decompress after work
    20 Feb: The 46-year-old actress, who has taken a challenging role as a mother facing an existential crisis in new psychological comedy drama If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, has reflected on her process for unwinding after a difficult day on set when she's working on more emotionally demanding projects.... more
    Timeline of key moments leading to former prince Andrew's arrest
    20 Feb: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has for years faced allegations over his contact with Jeffrey Epstein. These key moments led to his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.... more

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     Today's News

    Cricket:
    The Central Stags have posted a massive 211-run win over the Wellington Firebirds, to book their place against Canterbury in Sunday's one-day men's cricket final 21:57

    Entertainment:
    President Donald Trump has remembered the late Jesse Jackson as "a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and street smarts" - and claimed he "could not stand" Barack Obama 21:47

    Entertainment:
    Nicole Kidman is reportedly being "romantically pursued" by MGM Resorts boss Paul Salem following her split from Keith Urban 21:17

    International:
    Donald Trump suggests decision on Iran likely within 10 to 15 days 21:17

    Golf:
    Ryan Fox is right in the mix after a fine four-under-par opening round of 67, at the latest PGA Tour event in Los Angeles 21:17

    National:
    Andrew’s arrest: will anything like this now happen in the US? Why hasn’t it so far? 21:07

    General:
    Kyra Wheatley ready to ride the chaos and speed of ski cross at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Margot Robbie worried she was "dumb" after deciding against going to university 20:47

    Entertainment:
    Rose Byrne has joked she "drinks a lot of alcohol" to decompress after work 20:17

    Entertainment:
    Baz Luhrmann is bringing Elvis Presley's story to theatres in a new stage show 19:47

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