WhatsApp to start showing ads to its users
WhatsApp says users will start seeing ads in some parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people…
Israel fumes as France nixes weapons stands at airshow
France has shut down the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow for apparently displaying bombs and other offensive weapons, in a move condemned by Israel that highlights…
Air India Dreamliner suffers mid-flight tech issues
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane bound for New Delhi has returned to its origin of Hong Kong as a precautionary measure, after the pilot suspected a technical issue…
Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Hundreds of stranded Australians are trying to escape the conflict zone as Israel and Iran trade strikes, prompting leaders to call for calm. The rival nations began tit-for-tat missile and…
Trump arrives for G7 amid trade, political tensions
When US President Donald Trump last came to Canada for a G7 summit, the enduring image was of him seated with his arms folded defiantly as then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
Mega deal. Santos takeover a tester for Jim Chalmers
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is offering to buy Australian energy giant Santos for $8.89 a share in hard cash. What’s the scam? The scam is that Santos shares…
Prepare for lift off: airport city scores $800m pledge
An “airport city” projected to soar sky high as an urban model for other Australian centres to follow is getting a major cash injection for infrastructure. The aerotropolis precinct near…
PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips
The prime minister has met with his outspoken Canadian counterpart as both prepare for highly anticipated talks with Donald Trump. Mr Albanese’s discussion with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was…
Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has joined calls for Israel and Iran to de-escalate their bombing campaigns, amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate even more. Israel and Iran began trading missile…
Minister plays down American review of AUKUS deal
A US review of a deal to provide Australia with nuclear submarines is routine, the defence minister says, despite calls for a backup plan in case the Trump administration scraps…