Valentino: his life and career in pictures
A look at some of the Italian fashion designer’s greatest moments, after his death at the age of 93 Continue reading…
‘True maestro’: tributes flow for fashionisto Valentino
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, fashion designer Donatella Versace and model Cindy Crawford are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani who has died aged…
Life of nation’s largest coal power station extended
Australia’s largest coal-fired power station will operate for nearly two years to support the national grid during the energy transition, its operator says. Origin Energy on Tuesday said extending Eraring’s…
Australia urged to step up to help fill US aid void
Pressure remains on Australia to increase foreign aid, a year on from the United States’ catastrophic shake-up of development support. Tuesday marks the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to…
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.…
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…
Greenland leader vows not to bow to US pressure
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says the Danish territory will not be pressured by US threats, including an announcement from the White House that it plans to impose tariffs on…
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…
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…