NATO members commit to spending hike sought by Trump
NATO leaders have backed a big increase in military spending that US President Donald Trump had demanded, and restated their commitment to defend each other from attack after a brief…
Relief as airports open and Australians return home
Australian Or Kedem has packed his suitcase for what he hopes will be his fourth and final attempt to leave the Middle East now that missiles have finally stopped hurtling…
Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push
Australia’s exposure to energy price shocks is back in the spotlight, with even the weekly grocery shop in the firing line if tensions in the Middle East escalate. A ceasefire…
Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice for wedding party
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his journalist fiancee Lauren Sanchez have arrived in Venice ahead of three days of lavish VIP parties in the romantic lagoon city to celebrate their…
Australia’s Iran fallout warning despite uneasy truce
Conflict between Iran and Israel will have consequences for Australia, even if a ceasefire holds, an expert warns. While the federal government has repeatedly called for diplomacy and peace, it…
Treasurer seeks trade balance in latest US tariff talks
Jim Chalmers has made the case to his US counterpart to remove American-imposed tariffs, while rebuffing calls to increase defence spending in line with NATO allies. The treasurer spoke with…
Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing
Liberal leader Sussan Ley is open to introducing quotas for female candidates as young people and women abandon the party in droves. The Liberals are searching for answers after being…
‘Boring’ budget to get finances ready for future shocks
Lowering the biggest cost facing households is the target of a billion-dollar fund developers say will help clear a “major hurdle” as a treasurer defends his “boring” budget. Daniel Mookhey’s…
Nuremberg revisited. David McBride’s final chance for fairness
Afghanistan war crimes whistleblower David McBride files special leave application to the High Court, claiming a core tenet of human rights law. Stephanie Tran reports. In a last bid for…
Hope for home owners as inflation hits four-year low
A key measure of inflation has fallen to a four-year low, giving hope to mortgage holders of another drop in interest rates. Headline inflation fell from 2.4 per cent to…