British PM promises ‘clean break’
IN HER most detailed Brexit speech so far, British prime minister Theresa May reveals what the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU will look like.
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‘How could I give him change?’
INFLATION-STRICKEN Venezuela has released new banknotes to stop citizens struggling with unwieldy wads of cash. But there’s a problem.
Clinton Global Initiative faces shutdown
THE Clintons are downsizing their controversial foundation as the powerful family’s political influence wanes and donations dry up.
Eight earn more than ‘half the world’
A SHOCKING report has given new meaning to the phrase “how the other half live” as economic inequality reaches “grotesque” levels.
Why millions will quit due to Trump
AS MANY as three million Americans will quit their jobs in January alone as a booming Trump-powered labour rally means more opportunities.
Penthouse offers $1 million for sex tape
PENTHOUSE, ever classy, has offered $1 million for evidence of an alleged sex tape featuring Donald Trump and some lewd acts in a Russian hotel.
The threat we can no longer ignore
THE gap between rich and poor which helped propel the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s presidential victory is growing, and threatens the global economy.
Trump could boost global wealth
THE World Bank is forecasting a brighter 2017 after the global economy turned in the worst performance last year since the 2008 financial crisis.
Tony Abbott’s radical ‘one-page’ plan
HE’S back and bolder than ever. Tony Abbott has backflipped to propose a “one-page” deal with some serious benefits for Australia … unless we’re being taken for a ride.
Superpowers feud over nuclear threat
NORTH Korea’s quest for a nuclear weapon has driven an even bigger wedge between China and the United States. Donald Trump isn’t helping.
Finance news you need to know today
CITIZENS of this European country have got it made, with the government kicking off its basic monthly income experiment— $815 each, no strings attached.
Global tensions to rise in 2017
EUROPE will stay divided, nationalism will rise and a deadly terror group will take IS’s place. This is what 2017 has in store.
‘Another example of China’s aggression’
CHINA is launching a secret new missile plan to keep out any interference over its territorial claims to the South China Sea, according to military officials.
Is the US about to collapse?
WILL the US collapse the moment Trump takes power in January? There are plenty of indicators the President-elect will change everything.
The country that doesn’t exist
ONE tiny piece of land is driving a dangerous wedge between China and the US. The consequences could be unthinkable.
Cash crackdown ‘a triumph’
VENEZUELA’S president said Sunday that the sudden decision to scrap the country’s most-used currency bill was an economic triumph.
China’s fury over broken promise
CHINA has vowed to take action against the West over a huge promise it claims was made 15 years ago. The US refuses to honour it, and Beijing is furious.
Socialist Santa seizes sackful of gifts
WELCOME to Venezuela, where a basket of groceries costs a month’s wages and the government confiscates millions of toys to play Santa at Christmas.
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BUNNINGS boss John Gillam is stepping down after wiping the floor with the competition in his time at the helm of the hardware chain.
Six ways Trump will clash with China
DONALD Trump’s controversial phone call to the Taiwan president is just one of six issues that could become flashpoints between the US and China.
How Brexit could make life cheaper
BRITAIN leaving the European Union could mean cheaper Scotch whisky and luxury cars for Australians if a new free trade deal goes ahead.
Vegans outraged by animal fat banknotes
THE Bank of England has revealed there is beef tallow in its new five-pound notes, and the Brits are horrified.
President-elect to ramp up China tensions
IF YOU thought that Donald Trump’s presidency would lessen the tension in the South China Sea, this new research suggests you’d be WRONG.
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AN ONLINE troll has renamed Donald Trump’s mid-town Manhattan building on Google Maps, and the new moniker isn’t very flattering.
We’re getting Trump so wrong
THIS insight into Donald Trump’s psychology should chill Australia’s leaders to the bone — and make them rethink everything.
China is on borrowed time
THE good times might be coming to an end for China. The superpower is facing a whole gauntlet of new threats.
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BRITISH frozen food supermarket Iceland has tried to trademark its name, but a certain Nordic island nation is not happy.
Has Trump’s call hurt Australia?
DONALD Trump has followed through with one of his election promises, and we’re affected. Just how big a deal is it?
Has Trump given China ultimate power?
DONALD Trump has confirmed a key threat he made during his election campaign. And now could be China’s perfect time to take advantage of it.
What Trump will do on his first day
DONALD Trump has promised to follow through on a key threat he made during the campaign on his first day in office. It will have a big effect on Australia.
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