February 23, 2026 – World Top News Now

23Feb

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Fresh anti-government protests erupt in Iran as Trump reportedly weighs assassination attempts

New anti-government protests in Iran have erupted as Donald Trump weighs up whether to unleash US military action against Tehran, reportedly including assassination attempts against the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and likely successor. The student demonstrations broke out at six universities over the weekend – five in Tehran and another in the north-eastern city of Mashhad – according to state television. Social media videos appeared to show confrontations at two universities between government supporters and anti-government protesters, with some chanting "death to the dictator". Donald Trump is weighing up whether to order military strikes against Iran, and has reportedly been briefed on options that include assassinating the supreme leader and apparent successo...

23Feb

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The US shut down its Global Entry system amid government chaos. Here’s what that means for Aussie travellers

The US Global Entry program just slammed shut and it could cause major issues for Australian travellers. Global Entry is a US customs program that which offers some Australians a streamlined, expedited clearance through dedicated lanes at immigration. It functions like a membership program that allows pre-approved, low-risk Aussie travellers to use special kiosks when entering the US to get through customs quickly. The USA just shut down it Global Entry system amid government chaos, and it could have a major impact on Aussies. (AP) Aussies can apply online, then undergo a background check and interview before being approved for a five-year Global Entry membership. The non-refundable application fee is $US100. Aussies travelling to the US still need t...

23Feb

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Trump says US sending ‘hospital boat’ to Greenland

US President Donald Trump says he is sending a hospital boat to Greenland, the Danish territory he has sought to acquire, even as the Arctic island says it doesn't want it. "Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there. It's on the way!!!" the president posted on social media alongside an illustration of the naval hospital ship the USNS Mercy. It is unclear what Trump was referring to in his post. Greenland and Denmark have free, nationalised health care systems. Donald Trump claimed a US "hospital boat" was en route to Greenland. (Truth Social) CNN has reached out to the White House and Landry's office for m...

23Feb

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Gunman shot dead at Trump’s Florida home of Mar-a-Lago identified as missing 21-year-old

A shotgun-wielding man shot dead at US President Donald Trump's residence at Mar-a-Lago in Florida has been identified as a 21-year-old from a family of Trump supporters. The US Secret Service said earlier an armed man has been shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House during the incident about 1.30am (5.30pm AEDT) on Sunday. First lady Melania Trump was also with the president. Although Trump often spends weekends at his resort, he was at the White House during the incident on Sunday. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) According to the Secret Service, he was "observed by the north gate of the Mar-a-Lago propert...

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