Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, US Fed in spotlight
Asian shares have rallied as oil prices paused their gains, with markets turning to the US Federal Reserve meeting to see how policymakers will balance growth and inflation risks amid…
We get it RFK Jr: you have abs. Now enough with the slopaganda | Arwa Mahdawi
While the health secretary posts shirtless workouts and AI videos, he should be focusing on soaring cases of measles Vladimir Putin loves bombing Ukraine and taking his shirt off –…
Danish royals embrace green streak on Australian tour
The Danish royals are continuing a Down Under green streak as they promote greater cooperation and investment in renewables and medical research between Australia and Denmark. King Frederik and Queen…
It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism? | Ana Schnabl
Armed with Orbán’s ruthless playbook and Trump’s political style, Janez Janša would be another illiberal threat to the EU if he wins on 22 March Stroll through almost any town…
The RBA is asking Australians to show restraint. They may want to take their own advice | Nicki Hutley
We are all living in uncertain times, so we expect decisions to be made with a high degree of caution. That applies to the central bank and interest rates Get…
The Opioid Disaster in the United States
Over the past two decades, the number of deaths from drug overdoses in the United States has been on the rise, initially due to opioid painkillers, then heroin, and now…
The secret lives of six body doubles: ‘They wanted Julia Roberts to have curvier legs’
What is it like to be Michael B Jordan’s twin, Andie MacDowell’s hands or Rachel Weisz’s hair? Some of Hollywood’s best stand-ins reveal all Most of us are familiar with…
‘Biggest in living memory’: monster cyclone set to hit
One of the biggest cyclones “in living memory” is expected to lash northern Australia, sparking fears flood-hit regions will face more devastation. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward far north…
Why did my GP just use Google? What I’ve learned about the health system, as a doctor and a patient
From the importance of looking up ailments to the comfort and cleanliness of hospitals, Roland Bull has experienced both sides of the bed as a patient-turned-doctor My medical history can…
Japan records trade surplus as exports growth improves
Japan recorded a trade surplus of 57.3 billion yen ($A507 million) in February, reversing January’s deficit. Exports grew at a better-than-expected 4.2 per cent in February to 9.57 trillion yen,…