Premier pleads for end to ‘language of division’ in politics after WA police foil alleged mass terror attack

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Roger Cook condemned ‘dog whistling under the guise of immigration policy’ after police lay charges against alleged member of white supremacist group

The West Australian premier, Roger Cook, has urged the community to condemn the emergence of “dog whistling” and the “language of division” in mainstream politics after a 20-year-old man was charged with preparing a terrorist attack.

Jayson Joseph Michaels, from Bindoon, appeared at the Perth magistrates court on Friday, charged with acting in preparation for a terrorist act, possessing a prohibited weapon, two firearms offences and using a carriage service to menace or harass.

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Premium bonds: odds of a win to get worse from April

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Likelihood of winning to decrease after NS&I cut the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes

There was some bad news this week for Britain’s 22 million-strong army of premium bond holders: the odds of winning a prize are to get worse.

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) says it is cutting the proportion of the total invested amount paid out in prizes from 3.6% to 3.3% a year with effect from April’s draw.

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At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia – The Guardian

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  1. At least 20 killed as cash-laden military cargo plane crashes in Bolivia  The Guardian
  2. At least 15 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia  BBC
  3. Bolivian military plane crash death toll rises to 20, AFP reports  Reuters
  4. Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20  Al Jazeera
  5. At least 15 killed after military plane crashes on to busy road in Bolivia  Sky News
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6 ways Trump escalated military force in his second term – Axios

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  1. 6 ways Trump escalated military force in his second term  Axios
  2. Every country Trump has attacked or threatened in second term after Iran struck again by ‘America First’ president  The Independent
  3. Face it: Trump’s going mad  Substack
  4. President Trump’s second term has been punctuated by blunt, sometimes shocking statements about foreign policy — often appearing to be driven not by national interests alone, but by perceived slights. https://nyti.ms/4b4DhNV  facebook.com
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After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter – Al Jazeera

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  1. After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter  Al Jazeera
  2. With sniper rifle photos, Kim Jong Un intensifies spotlight on his daughter, a potential successor  CNN
  3. North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials  Reuters
  4. Kim Jong Un fuels succession buzz with daughter's matching leather jacket  NBC News
  5. North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans  The Guardian
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Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes – The Washington Post

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  1. Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes  The Washington Post
  2. Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist  Al Jazeera
  3. Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify  Reuters
  4. Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan with no letup in border fighting  AP News
  5. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on February 27, 2026  fmprc.gov.cn
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Trump administration warns tariff refund process ‘will take time’

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DoJ says it will not ask US supreme court to rehear tariffs case despite president’s complaint on Truth Social

The Trump administration said refunds of tariffs struck down by the US supreme court “will take time”, according to court documents filed by the Department of Justice.

Businesses including FedEx have lined up to demand reimbursement for US tariffs they have paid but that the court last week deemed were imposed illegally, prompting heavy criticism from Donald Trump.

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Russia may interfere in Danish election, exploiting chaos sown by US, spies warn

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US threats to seize Greenland have created ‘new international fault lines’ that can be used to spread disinformation, Danish intelligence agencies say

Denmark’s intelligence services have warned that a foreign power may try to sway the general election on 24 March, saying the main threat was from Russia over support for Ukraine but also citing the chaos caused by US efforts to seize Greenland.

The PET police intelligence service and FE military intelligence said in a joint statement the election campaign could be marked by disinformation and cyberattacks “to sow division, influence the public debate or to target candidates, parties or specific political programmes”.

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Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo

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Syaban Shadikillah told to get new driver’s licence after being issued one using photo of him with colander on his head

A “Pastafarian” in rural Queensland has vowed to fight to keep his driver’s licence featuring a photo of him wearing a colander on his head, arguing it’s a matter of freedom of religion.

But the state government has told him he must hand it in and get a new one, as it was issued “in error”.

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