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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Truckies win fuel boost to fight dire price threat
Transport workers could receive a boost to the amount they receive to cover fuel costs as the impacts from the Iran war threaten their livelihoods. The Fair Work Commission has…