China’s dream of ruling the skies is problematic
Opinion
Aviation

China’s dream of ruling the skies is problematic

China’s homemade passenger jet has finally made its debut after a 16-year odyssey. It is a key part of a much bigger plan.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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‘You can’t hide’:Elon Musk’s latest move could see Twitter banned in Europe

‘You can’t hide’:Elon Musk’s latest move could see Twitter banned in Europe

Twitter is facing massive fines or a complete ban on operating in Europe as it snubs legislation requiring big tech platforms to reduce the risk of disinformation and harmful content.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Australia joins fight to stop introduction of cancer-risk wine labels

Australia joins fight to stop introduction of cancer-risk wine labels

Labels will be required to provide detailed warnings about calorie content of all booze and the risk of cancer,liver disease,and drinking while pregnant.

  • byRob Harris
The one-sided battle between China and the US
Opinion
Trade wars

The one-sided battle between China and the US

China has just shown how vulnerable it is in the escalating global war over technology.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Greeks march back to the ballot box after failed outright result

Greeks march back to the ballot box after failed outright result

Kyriakos Mitsotakis not only defeated his leftist opponent,he outmanoeuvred him. But it wasn’t enough.

  • byChiara Albanese andSotiris Nikas
The $2b warning shot that threatens to change the internet
Opinion
Privacy

The $2b warning shot that threatens to change the internet

The record fine levied on Facebook’s parent Meta for breaching privacy laws will put a lot of companies on notice when it comes to how it deals with the data of individuals.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
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China holds the cards as the world faces a dark economic future

China holds the cards as the world faces a dark economic future

Danger signs are coming from the three powerhouses that drive global economic growth. It paints a bleak picture for Australia and the rest of the world.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Piles of cash’:Ukrainian Supreme Court named in corruption probe

‘Piles of cash’:Ukrainian Supreme Court named in corruption probe

Anti-corruption officials did not name the accused but local media reported the Chief Justice has been held on suspicion of receiving a $4.5 million bribe.

  • byElaine Monaghan
Choose kids not pets,Pope joins Giorgia Meloni in urging Italians

Choose kids not pets,Pope joins Giorgia Meloni in urging Italians

Blasting couples who have pets instead of children,Francis called for resources to be dedicated to helping couples grow their families.

  • byPaolo Santalucia andNicole Winfield
The net of sanctions around Russia is about to tighten

The net of sanctions around Russia is about to tighten

The European Union is planning to close loopholes in its sanctions on the Putin regime. That could inflame the West’s relations with countries helping Russia,including the already tense relationship with China.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Syria furious at EU claims Assad family involved in drug trafficking

Syria furious at EU claims Assad family involved in drug trafficking

The EU has imposed sanctions on several Syrians,including members of Assad’s family,blaming them for the production and trafficking of narcotics.