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Morrison-era GST deal with WA a multi-billion dollar mistake that should be reversed, Productivity Commission finds
Interim report calls for carve-up deal that has only benefited Western Australia to be ‘reshaped’ as it has achieved almost none of its objectivesFoll…
BAE Systems to pay $36m penalty after 104 violations of US arms export rules
State department says it has reached administrative settlement with company’s US arm to resolve breachesThe UK defence firm BAE Systems is to pay a $3…
Is Australia’s Buy Now Pay Later boom at an end?
Several firms promised to disrupt the consumer credit market by offering consumers their purchases instantly and the bill later. Did it work?Get our b…
‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their experience of the solar eclipse
Readers recall the breathtaking sight and community spirit of the rare celestial treat – and the handmade contraptions they saw it throughOn Wednesday…
Super League confirm NRL investment offer
Super League confirm that they have received an investment offer from the Australian Rugby League Commission.…
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers…
Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.…
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Primary results reveal divide among Democratic Party, new inflation report could give the Fed more time to bring inflation under control, rescues team…
FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco
Football's top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.…
US credit card debt climbs to $1.26tn, nearing last year’s record high
Mortgage and student loan balances saw ‘small decline’ with increases elsewhere, says post alongside Fed reportCredit card debt in the United States i…
Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall
Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel …
In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention
As social media shrinks and distorts the EU’s crises, the Venice film festival is delivering politically forthright epics from directors such as Serge…
Warning from man whose eyes were damaged by eclipse
Peter Smith damaged his eyes by watching the 1999 eclipse without suitable glasses.…
Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis
The actress, best known for playing Dawn in The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer.…
Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic
Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic…
Smaller balls, national anthem test & tough schedule - England gear up for WXV
England's Red Roses are in pre-season training before the upcoming WXV Global Series and have been using the controversial smaller balls.…
Simon Levy handed whole-life tariff for double murder and rape
Serial sex offender sentenced for murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins, and raping another woman in 2025Simon Levy, the sexual pred…
Why have several nations raised red flags over Indian farm exports?
As Tokyo turns back mangoes, Beijing blocks rice, and European inspectors flag spices, Indian growers ask what's wrong.…
Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?
Paris St-Germain aim to start their season as they hope to end it - by winning a European trophy.…
Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Brent crude climbs as renewed violence dampens hopes for a return to stability in energy markets.…
UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down citiesRepeate…
Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability caseSupreme court justice Samuel Ali…
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.…
Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories
The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.…
DRC Ebola death toll passes 2,000 amid fastest-growing outbreak on record
A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.…
RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.35% as house prices continue to fall
In a widely expected decision, the Reserve Bank of Australia holds interest rate after three consecutive hikesFollow our Australia news live blog for …
Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specsA frantic rush is on across the UK …
Car owners should challenge insurers on steep price hikes and ‘call their bluff’, Asic says
Regulator finds many insurers raising premiums faster than inflation and advises customers to ask for better dealsGet our breaking news email, free ap…
Jeff Bezos consortium nears deal to buy stake in Liverpool FC: Reports
Investment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.…
Woman attacked by bed bugs during Travelodge stay
Hannah Stephenson says the red bites have left her feeling self-conscious and embarrassed.…