Rudd vows to shut up then quips he’s slowly being demoted to ambassador

Rudd vows to shut up then quips he’s slowly being demoted to ambassador

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd was overheard in Davos admitting he’ll need to say less when he takes his new post in Washington.

  • byLatika Bourke

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Scientists use high-power laser to divert lightning strikes

Scientists use high-power laser to divert lightning strikes

This laser lightning rod could one day revolutionise lightning protection and safeguard critical infrastructure including power stations and airports.

  • byWill Dunham
Secretive wine billionaire’s ‘old-style’ habits set up an uncertain future

Secretive wine billionaire’s ‘old-style’ habits set up an uncertain future

Pierre Castel has always shunned mobile phones and computers,preferring to seal deals with his word and a handshake. But a tax case has exposed the byzantine workings of his empire.

  • byTara Patel
Netflix and 20 degree chill:Switzerland looks to curb energy use

Netflix and 20 degree chill:Switzerland looks to curb energy use

EVs would be banned from non-essential journeys,shop hours reduced and streaming services only permitted at low resolutions under proposed energy-saving measures.

  • byVerity Bowman
‘Too successful’:European farmers want end to wolf protection

‘Too successful’:European farmers want end to wolf protection

Wolf populations have risen dramatically in the past decade after being effectively wiped out to curb livestock attacks centuries ago.

  • byRob Harris
‘Just hypocrisy’:FIFA boss on the attack over Qatar World Cup criticism

‘Just hypocrisy’:FIFA boss on the attack over Qatar World Cup criticism

In an extraordinary hour-long monologue at a media conference in Doha,Gianni Infantino said he related to Qatar’s migrant workers because he was bullied as a child for having red hair and freckles.

  • bySteve Larkin
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Australia’s ‘advanced’ plan to host COP prompts bidders to pull out

Australia’s ‘advanced’ plan to host COP prompts bidders to pull out

Australia’s bid to host the 2026 climate talks with Pacific Nations is looking strong but it will now also have Turkey to beat.

  • byNick O'Malley
Switzerland mountain trains:Six of the best alpine rail trips

Switzerland mountain trains:Six of the best alpine rail trips

There's no better way to experience the Swiss Alps than by rail.

  • byBrian Johnston
Zurich,Switzerland,travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

Zurich,Switzerland,travel guide and things to do:Nine highlights

Zurich is so much more than cute clocks,spires and steeples and lovely walks.

  • byBrian Johnston
Retailer ordered to ‘destroy’ its golden bunnies in win for Lindt

Retailer ordered to ‘destroy’ its golden bunnies in win for Lindt

In one corner was the chocolate bunny wrapped in gold foil by a German discount retailer Lidl,in the other one made by a venerable Swiss chocolatier.

  • byMichael Levenson
How to truly enjoy Switzerland's mountains

How to truly enjoy Switzerland's mountains

To enjoy Swiss mountains,you have to be a philosopher,a Romantic,hiker and engineer.

  • byBrian Johnston