Yesterday
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine, killing 16 including US citizen
Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, destroying a residential apartment block in what was described as a “horrific” attack.
This Month
G7 summit opens with a focus on trade, wars — and not riling Trump
If there is a shared mission at this year’s G7 summit, in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, it is a desire to minimise any fireworks at a moment of combustible tensions.
Why Israel attacked Iran, and what to watch for next
After decades of tension, a shift in the conflict between the Jewish state and Islamic Republic to open warfare is now be a real possibility.
Israel’s strikes are major snub to ‘global peacemaker’ Trump
Israel’s strikes on dozens of Iranian targets appear to rebuff the US president, who has repeatedly urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to target Tehran.
How AI guided Ukraine’s drones to hit Russian airfields
The daring operation this month against four air bases in Russia highlighted the devastating effects of a technological race being shaped by AI.
How Ukraine’s drones are changing the face of warfare
Weapons from the West are important, but Kyiv’s shift to unmanned aerial systems is a change in tactics and a broader evolution in how its military does battle.
Russia plans payback for Ukraine attacks, Putin tells Trump
The US president said he spoke with the Russian leader for 75 minutes, saying while it was a “good conversation”, peace remains elusive.
GDP misses forecasts; ASIC sues Westpac; The big Virgin IPO question
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‘An epic failure’: Russia reels from surprise Ukraine attack on bomber fleet
This week’s audacious drone raid threatens Moscow’s military operations and exposes vulnerability deep within its territory.
Explosion rocks Kerch Bridge to Crimea as Ukraine strikes again
The attack – although the damage appears small – represents another morale-raising coup for Kyiv, which has lately shown it can penetrate deep inside Russia.
OECD: US growth to slow to 1.6pc this year, hobbled by trade wars
Global trade and the economic outlook have been clouded by Donald Trump’s sweeping taxes on imports, and the unpredictable way he’s rolled them out.
Ukraine’s stunning drone raid shows war’s new strategy
The attack showcased Kyiv’s military innovation and careful planning, and injected much-needed optimism into Ukraine, buckling from years of war.
Minimum wage to rise; ‘Fix Swiss cheese AI rules’; TACO trade danger
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Greens senator joins Labor in shock defection
WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has joined the Labor Party; Liberals flag change to nuclear policy; Matildas pick new coach. How the day unfolded.
Trump-backed former boxer wins Poland’s election
Conservative Karol Nawrocki, who has no political experience, won the presidential election, in a major success for the MAGA movement.
Ukraine destroys 41 bombers in Russia’s ‘Pearl Harbour’
The operation, codenamed Spider’s Web, hit aircraft at strategic bases by hiding drones inside the roofs of wooden sheds and trucking them deep into Russia.
US urges $40b defence spend; Soul Patts’ $14b tie-up; Big bubble looms
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US to support Indo-Pacific allies against ‘imminent’ China threat: Hegseth
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China.
May
Husic urges Israel sanctions; Shvets’ advice for investors; Rich divorce tips
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Kremlin says Trump has ‘emotional overload’ in latest war of words
The US president called the Russian president ‘absolutely crazy’, but Vladimir Putin’s spokesman suggested Trump was suffering “emotional overload”.