Today
Russian missiles kill more than 30 in Palm Sunday attack
Images from the scene showed lines of black body bags on the side of the road, while more bodies were seen wrapped in foil blankets among the debris.
This Month
Meet the train fanatic making global rail travel a whole lot easier
The founder of the online guide seat61.com, Mark Smith has turned his singular passion for train travel into a worldwide resource.
March
Is KKR’s bad bet on cycling the start of Europe’s private equity reckoning?
As one of the first pandemic era purchases to go into a full restructuring, Accell may be the canary in the European coal mine for a crop of PE deals struck at high valuations.
EU’s Apple and Google ruling risks Trump’s ire
The search giant has been told to stop forcing users on to its apps, while the phone maker must make it easier for rivals’ headsets and smartwatches to sync with its devices.
Trump’s MAGA dreams conjure a world nightmare
Donald Trump values his relationship with dictators far more than that with democratic allies, making the global economic and national security interests a combustible mix.
Putin has defied Trump once again – and paid no price
Two presidents do not need to talk for 90 minutes to serve up the thin gruel in the public account of their call. What else did the two leaders discuss?
Reality bites critical-minerals hopes
Australia’s ambition of processing critical minerals is still mostly a dream, and one that won’t persuade Donald Trump to withhold tariffs on our exports.
As Ukraine and US ceasefire talks near, gulfs remain
Ukraine wants a cessation of air and sea strikes, but also security guarantees before laying down its arms. The US wants an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire.
Canada goes hard on Trump while Australia goes quiet
The traditionally polite Canadian government is condemning Donald Trump’s America as it faces a tough election. Australia’s government is far more cautious, but can that last?
Trump’s glory moment upstages the world
The US president’s address to congress was Donald Trump’s favourite version of reality TV, featuring himself as the star.
Trump halts US aid to Ukraine after Oval Office meltdown
Washington made the announcement days after the president attacked Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office for not being grateful enough for US assistance.
Strip club Cinderella story ‘Anora’ wins top Oscar
Sean Baker’s tale of an erotic dancer who elopes with the son of a Russian oligarch was made for just $US6 million.
February
Ukraine pays the price for Trump’s desire for headlines
The deal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is being forced to sign highlights the confusion in business and politics created by Donald Trump’s White House.
BP to abandon pledge to cut oil and gas output as boss fights for group’s survival
CEO Murray Auchincloss has promised a “fundamental reset” to boost performance after it emerged US hedge fund Elliot had built a near 5 per cent stake in the firm.
Chalmers straps in for trip to Trump World
The treasurer’s visit to Washington this week shows the difficulties of navigating the risks and presidential whims dominating any interaction with the Trump White House.
‘Next time we’ll come first’: German far-right celebrates breakthrough
The AfD has little chance of joining the government, but leader Alice Weidel thinks it’s only a matter of time before that changes.
Trump revels in mass firings before adoring crowd
The US president clicked easily back into campaign mode during his hour-plus speech at CPAC, predicting the GOP will continue to win and defy history.
Can Albanese survive the Trump storm heading into election?
As Labor prepares for an election, any momentum for its agenda and achievements keeps being blown off course by the will and whims of Donald Trump.
January
Donald Trump and the art of the diplomatic deal
Donald Trump has always loved a deal. Now he wants to force governments to gamble at his own White House table.
Trump’s defence nominee Pete Hegseth weathers Democrats’ grilling
The former Fox News host and decorated veteran is one of the most controversial figures ever nominated to be Secretary of Defence.