The kindness of strangers: The Ashes heat was unbearable. Then a Barmy Army member offered his seats in the shade
I’m clearly Australian – I had my Adelaide cricket cap on – but that Pommy bloke still lent a hand to someone from the opposition Read more in the kindness…
Two US court losses show the shifting tide against Meta – Full Story podcast
Last month in the United States in two separate courtrooms, in two separate states and in the span of just two days, the world’s most powerful social media company, Meta,…
IVF giant again in play after new bid pumps up shares
Australia’s second-largest fertility services provider is mulling a takeover approach, valuing the group at about 35 per cent more than its recent stock close. Shares in Monash IVF, which has…
Navy boss named next defence force chief
The head of Australia’s navy has been named as the next chief of the country’s armed forces. Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was announced chief of the Australian Defence Force by…
Australia won’t join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Australia will not join the United States’ efforts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, with the federal government arguing the move puts global trade in a “very difficult” position. A…
Peruvians vote in crowded presidential race
Peruvians have headed to the polls to vote for a new president and members of congress, casting ballots in a first-round field of more than 30 presidential candidates after years…
Australia seeks fuel surety in crisis-driven Asia trip
The prime minister will try to shore up supplies of fuel and other essential commodities in a four-day trip to key trading partners. Anthony Albanese will travel to Brunei and…
Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost
The Iran war is set to deliver a $36 billion windfall for Treasurer Jim Chalmers, but increased spending on cost-of-living measures could derail efforts to get the budget back in…
‘It stays with you forever’: massacre heroes honoured
Eight people whose selfless courage helped save lives during a murderous rampage through a Sydney shopping centre will be honoured with special bravery awards. Two years after a man armed…
Record turnout as Hungarians go to the ballot box
Hungarians are casting ballots in what is widely seen as Europe’s most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor…