Cuba says ‘respectful’ meeting held with US officials
US officials met recently with their Cuban counterparts in Havana, an official in the Cuban foreign ministry has confirmed in an interview to state-run outlet Granma. Axios reported on Friday…
Hollywood star’s role in malicious smear website probed
Malicious websites attacking the producer and star of Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut will be the focus of the second day of a blockbuster defamation trial. The Pitch Perfect star directed,…
Tim Tam turmoil: Woolies defends ‘fake discount’ claims
Supermarket giant Woolworths will defend its discounting regime in court against consumer watchdog claims it used fake discounts to mislead customers despite higher prices. Woolworths will present its case to…
Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action
The United Nations climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey says, as it prepares to host and chair COP31. Environment and…
Oil jumps, stocks retreat as Mideast ceasefire teeters
Oil prices have jumped and global equities have eased as markets grow increasingly concerned the ceasefire between the US and Iran might not hold, while tensions over the Strait of…
ASX director Giuseppe Porcelli criminally convicted in Italy, gets prison pardon
Vivacious ASX director and entrepreneur extraordinaire Giuseppe Porcelli was found guilty of “Fraudulent Bankruptcy” in Italy, yet thrives under the noses of Australian regulators. Michael West reports. “Le bugie hanno…
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X images
Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual abuse material…
Why I’m going to Gaza | The West Report
Newcastle student Zach Schofield is heading to Gaza on the Sumud Flotilla this week, one of 17 Australians attempting to break Israel’s siege and deliver food and medical aid. Zach…
Big bank takes action as Middle East crisis rolls on
A second major bank is taking action to protect its business amid an uncertain economic outlook, as the crisis in the Middle East continues to weigh. National Australia Bank has…
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
Concerns the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold are growing after the US said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its…