Raised voices and angry scenes at the White House as Trump clashes with Zelensky over the ‘minerals deal’
Reporters present described the atmosphere as heated with voices raised by both Trump and Vance. The New York Times said the ...
Are unions really shifting toward Conservatives? Here’s a closer look at their Ontario election endorsements
Premier Doug Ford received more union endorsements in his recent campaign. The impact of the endorsements may be exaggerated, ...
Homeless Britons say cost of addiction is forcing them into modern slavery – so why are they not being recognised as victims?
I’ve met many homeless British people who have been exploited. It seems to be addiction, more than homelessness, that puts ...
Foreign powers have long profited from Ukrainian resources – Trump’s minerals grab is no exception
The latest draft of Trump’s “minerals deal” would grant the US substantial control of a new fund that would invest in ...
Zelensky flies to Washington but his dream of a ‘just peace’ deal is unlikely to come true as things stand
And he can signal to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, that the US is serious about making a deal stick – and that ...
Albanese’s pitch on beer – temporary freeze on excise indexation
The Albanese government will freeze the indexation on beer in a ‘commonsense’ measure, despite Chalmers having said the ...
US inflation has increased since Trump took office – why prices are unlikely to come down soon
Realistically, Trump was never going to bring down prices for US consumers. To do that would be deflationary, and economists ...
Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are under attack. Here’s why they matter more than ever
More must be done to bolster fairness in Australian workplaces as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures come under attack ...
Delhi: how weather patterns and faraway mountains made this the world’s most polluted megacity
Don’t just blame the city’s cars, factories and building sites. Mountains and weather patterns make it particularly hard for ...
A quantum computing startup says it is already making millions of light-powered chips
PsiQuantum developed its system in partnership with semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries. All the key components – ...
Five essential strategies to master your habits
So, if you want to start meditating, pair it with your morning coffee. Sip your coffee, then meditate for five minutes. Over ...
Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force
Australian politicians have overreacted to China’s naval exercises this week. It’s not ‘gunboat diplomacy’, but it does show ...