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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Saturday February 7, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where tensions rise ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. The Australian Federal Police confirms no arrest will happen — Herzog enjoys full diplomatic immunity. Protests brew in major cities ... police enforce restrictions to prevent riots. Authorities stress they take no sides ... but warn of high stakes as demonstrators clash over Gaza. This tests Australia's balance on the world stage ... vital for our multicultural communities. — — [curious] We move to Perth now ... where a suspect faces charges over a terrorist act. Police link the man to so-called pro-white ideology — a chilling reminder of rising extremism down under. Investigators say he acted alone ... but the case spotlights online radicalisation hitting home. Families in the west breathe uneasy relief ... as counter-terror experts urge vigilance. — — [serious] In Jakarta ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seals a landmark security pact with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto. The treaty boosts Indo-Pacific stability ... amid global shifts like America's new focus inward. It builds on booming trade — now over 35 billion Australian dollars — and student exchanges with 24 thousand Indonesians studying here. For Aussies ... this means safer seas ... stronger jobs ... and ties with our giant neighbour. — — [urgent] Back home in Melbourne ... economists flag fresh inflation worries as prices tick up again. The RBA holds rates steady ... but whispers of hikes rattle households already stretched by mortgages. Everyday Aussies feel the pinch at the checkout ... with experts blaming supply chains and energy costs. Your hip pocket matters — watch this space. — — [serious] Overseas to Washington ... President Trump unveils his America First trade blitz ... slapping tariffs on key partners including us. Aussie exporters brace for hits on beef and wine ... as Canberra scrambles for talks. This ripples straight to farm gates and tables here ... underlining our vulnerable links to the US giant. — — [hopeful] Finally in Europe ... a breakthrough climate deal sees nations pledge faster emissions cuts ... with Australia backing the push at COP talks. Wind and solar investments surge ... promising cleaner air and jobs for our regions. A win for the planet ... and our future. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.