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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Wednesday February 4, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where Parliament returns amid political turmoil. Crisis talks between Liberals leader Sussan Ley and Nationals boss David Littleproud collapse ... leaving the Coalition split. The pair sit apart today ... deepening rifts that could stall opposition unity. For Australians ... this means a fractured voice on key debates ahead.[1] — — [urgent] Millions feel the pinch right now ... as the Reserve Bank hikes interest rates for the first time in over two years. Homeowners face higher repayments ... with the RBA warning of more pain to curb inflation. Economists say families brace for tougher budgets ... why it matters: your mortgage just got costlier.[1][2] — — [curious] Down in Western Australia ... a teenage boy turns hero near Dunsborough. His family gets swept out to sea ... he swims hours to shore ... then runs kilometres for help. Rescuers save them all ... a reminder of raw courage on our coasts. Aussies cheer this young lifesaver.[2] — — [serious] In Brisbane ... police charge a man with murder over a baby's death. Detectives hunt a fugitive in another case ... Dezi Freeman ... now into day two. Meanwhile ... Sydney probes a major arson blaze. These crimes hit hard ... shaking communities from Queensland to New South Wales.[1] — — [serious] Now overseas ... to the United States. Melbourne-born TV star Savannah Guthrie searches desperately for her missing mum. 84-year-old Nancy vanishes from her Arizona home ... police declare it a crime scene ... believing she was taken against her will. No dementia ... but frail ... Aussies follow this heartbreaking hunt.[3] — — [hopeful] We move to travel news ... Qantas launches massive international flight sales. Bargains beckon for dream getaways ... one of the airline's biggest deals yet. For Aussies eyeing Europe or Asia ... book now and save big amid economic squeezes.[4] — — [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.