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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Tuesday February 10, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where the Coalition reunites after a messy 17-day split. Liberals leader Sussan Ley and Nationals boss David Littleproud strike a last-minute deal ahead of parliament. Three rebel senators return to the frontbench next month. But latest Newspoll shows the Coalition's primary vote at a record low ... as One Nation surges. For Australians, this means more political drama testing opposition unity. — — [curious] In Sydney, massive protests erupt against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. Thousands rally in the city and Melbourne, chanting against Gaza civilian deaths. Herzog pays tribute at the Bondi terror attack site from last year's Hanukkah tragedy. Heavy police with helicopters secure the four-day tour ... while protesters fight in court to amplify their voice. Tensions rise as Australia balances solidarity with its Jewish community and free speech. — — [urgent] Off Western Australia's top end, Severe Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies. Wild winds lash the coast as it barrels closer. Residents brace for impact ... with emergency services on high alert. This storm threatens homes and lives in remote communities ... a stark reminder of our vulnerability to wild weather. — — [serious] Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returns from a rapid Indonesia trip. He signs a major defence treaty boosting ties with our northern neighbour. Live from Parliament House, this pact strengthens regional security amid rising tensions. For everyday Aussies, it means safer borders and closer economic links. — — [serious] Overseas now ... a desperate plea from US TV star Savannah Guthrie. She offers to pay her mother's alleged kidnappers for safe return. Fresh searches sweep Arizona after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's abduction. President Trump cites strong clues. Australians with US ties watch closely ... hoping for a breakthrough in this harrowing case. — — [serious] In business news from Sydney, Aussie fabricators pivot to profitability despite missing half their 2025 revenue targets. Most keep or grow workforces ... investing in efficiency for 2026. This resilience signals hope for manufacturing jobs amid economic headwinds. — — [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.