The super-rich just got richer
THE mega-rich are here to stay. The world’s wealthiest people are upping their income by a fifth in the past year, a new report claims.
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China’s $1 trillion takeover plan
CHINA’S new trillion-dollar “silk road” could change the world as we know it but Aussie pollies are divided, a political expert claims.
Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion headache
A MASSIVE black hole looms over Donald Trump. Failing to fix it could see China eclipse the US as the most powerful nation on Earth.
China’s plan to take over world
WHILE we were busy debating Lisa Wilkinson, China quietly announced its disturbing plans to take over the world.
Why Kiwis are fleeing Australia
FOR decades, Kiwis have been moving across the ditch in search for a better life in Australia. Now they’re going back.
$10 trillion North Korea crisis
THE never-ending crisis with North Korea could lead to a $10 trillion catastrophe. Here are five ways we can solve the problems with Kim Jong-un.
The problem with this defiant statue
IT WAS meant to symbolise the power of female leadership in a male-dominated world. But there’s one issue with this statue.
North Korea warns ‘war maniacs’ US
NORTH Korea has a stark warning for the US, warning the Trump-led nation it is “inviting a barrage of fire” if they continue to be “war maniacs”.
US’s new enemy ready for war
WITH the world’s focus firmly on the threat of North Korea, another country’s fury at the United States is reaching boiling point.
China puts deadline on North Korea
CHINA has imposed a deadline on North Korean businesses operating in the country in the latest crackdown on Kim Jong-un.
Massive problem for US military
DONALD Trump is talking big when it comes to the United States’ military might, but there is one thing holding him back.
Possible new country in two days
SHIPS full of police are on standby in Barcelona ahead of a key vote that could see a new country created by this time next week.
‘He has cornered a vicious animal’
IT’S beginning to feel a lot like 1914. War with North Korea may soon be inevitable, according to this chilling analysis.
‘Harrowing scream I’ll never forget’
A SHOCKING encounter with a girl sold into the sex trade put one of Australia’s richest men on a mission. The world is finally listening.
China’s huge blow to North Korea
CHINA is clamping down on North Korea, announcing a tough new measure on the rogue nation in an attempt to get Kim to co-operate.
Former porn star learns sentence
A PORN star-turned-spy who posed as an Islamic terrorist has been sentenced for attempting to share state secrets with enemy forces.
Sad end for stubborn ‘nail house’
IT WAS an iconic symbol of resistance, but the owners of this house in the middle of a four-lane road have finally caved.
What happens when Saudis run out of oil?
IT’S one of the most resource-rich countries in the world, but Saudi Arabia has enjoyed its economic golden goose for too long.
Ingredient missing for N Korea war
IF WAR with North Korea is really coming, why aren’t the people of Seoul freaking out? Something doesn’t add up.
Trump’s hollow $40b North Korea threat
DONALD Trump responded to North Korea’s latest bomb test with an ominous threat, but there’s $40 billion reasons it won’t work.
China’s end game in North Korea
IT’S the simple solution world leaders keep pointing at, so why won’t China budge on North Korea? Here’s what’s really going on.
Coded Trump threat buried in speech
DONALD Trump’s 80-minute rant included one critical line that could cause a world of pain for the United States, as the superpower is put on notice.
Teen is face of Philippines resistance
HE BEGGED to be allowed to go home and do his school work, but instead Kian Loyd delos Santos was gunned down in a darkened street near his home.
Could the Qatar crisis finally be over?
QATAR has been cut off from its neighbours for months, but the region’s worst diplomatic crisis in years could be over. But there’s a catch.
What ‘rich’ is in North Korea
IT’S not the “Rich Kids of North Korea”, but these surprising photos show what life is like for some of the reclusive country’s elite.
Inside ‘very violent alt-left’ group
WHILE the world focussed on Nazi sympathisers, Donald Trump shone the light on the “alt-left”. This is the group he was talking about.
How Trump can call North Korea’s bluff
IT’S AN extraordinarily risky strategy, but experts believe Donald Trump’s best move could be to let North Korea attack. Here’s why.
N Korea’s $10 trillion problem
IF DONALD Trump delivers on his promise of “fire and fury” to wipe out the North Korean regime, the world would face a $10 trillion catastrophe.
‘Epic disaster’: World’s worst tent city
SYDNEY’S tent city pales in comparison to Skid Row. There, nearly 8000 people line the streets in tents. And the numbers are soaring.
Why the GFC could happen again
RUMOURS swirled on the floor of the world’s biggest banks 10 years ago. Now experts reveal what really happened and how it could again.
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