IMF warns of AI bubble risk to global growth outlook
Australia is set for longer, higher inflation, an influential global economic body has remarked, as it warns of a “prolonged correction” if the AI bubble bursts. The International Monetary Fund’s…
Contentious hate, gun reforms to go before parliament
Major gun and hate speech reforms are expected to be waved through parliament in near-record time after MPs held late meetings to thrash out a deal on the contentious changes.…
UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for calm discussion to avert a possible trade war with the US over Greenland, appealing to President Donald Trump to respect alliances such…
“We kill enemies”: Spy firm Palantir secures top Australian security clearance
Cybersecurity company Palantir has won high-level Australian government security clearance despite concerns about its surveillance and complicity in the Gaza genocide. Stephanie Tran reports. In November 2025, Palantir Technologies was…
World markets jolted as Trump vows tariffs on Europe
Global markets are facing volatility after President Donald Trump vowed to slap tariffs on eight European nations until the US is allowed to buy Greenland, injecting fresh trade uncertainty as…
China’s population falls for a fourth straight year
China’s population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, dropping by 339 million to 1.405 billion, a faster decline than 2024. Official data released on Monday revealed the total…
China’s economy grows five per cent in 2025
China’s economy expanded at a five per cent annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5 per cent…
It’s boom time for world’s billionaires
The number of billionaires worldwide continues to rise and their wealth is growing at an astounding pace. A report published by Oxfam ahead of the start of the World Economic…
Iran cannot be bombed into democracy. But it can be helped to find its way there | Simon Tisdall
Independent media, civil society, the rule of law – these are the things that Iranians truly need. And there are ways for the west to help secure them Soon after…
Venus Williams sets Australian Open record at age of 45 but falters with win in sight
American becomes oldest singles player at tournament Williams led 4-0 in deciding set before stumbling Venus Williams set a record just by starting her first-round match at the Australian Open,…