The controversial rescue deal for troubled lender Credit Suisse and the continuing fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank indicates the world is sliding into a crisis “far worse” than the GFC, one analyst has argued. Following crunch talks aimed at stopping the stricken bank from triggering a widerContinue Reading
The moment you unwrap your Baci chocolate you know you’ll be met with an instant hit of satisfaction – but even more exciting, a little love note. Baci, which means “kiss” in Italian, is famous not just for its unique hazelnut taste, but its hidden loves notes. Now sold inContinue Reading
Gwyneth Paltrow arrived in a US court on Tuesday as opening statements in the civil trial over a 2016 ski accident were set to begin. The actor and wellness guru walked into Park City Court, Utah, with a bodyguard just after 8am local time (1am AEDT, Wednesday) as she preparedContinue Reading
A new report from the United Nations has said the “window is narrowing” to meet the goal of the planet only warming by 1.5 degrees. And a map released with the report has revealed exactly what missing that goal could mean for Australia. It shows the country’s hottest annual dayContinue Reading
Politicians are using burner phones or their staff members’ devices to access TikTok, as pressure mounts on the government to enact a total ban of the Chinese-owned app on all government devices. The Opposition’s spokesman for cybersecurity and foreign interference, James Paterson, said the government should not only ban theContinue Reading
Australia’s banks remain “unquestionably strong” and local financial markets are “still functioning” despite being volatile amid growing global strain. Reserve Bank of Australia assistant governor Chris Kent has sought to allay domestic fears of global economic meltdown after a $4bn rescue plan was announced for Swiss bank Credit Suisse overnight.Continue Reading
A Russian fighter jet intercepted US nuclear capable bombers just days after an American drone was dramatically brought down. Footage taken from the Russian Su-35 jet shows it flying beside one of two massive B-52 Stratofortresses as they fly in the vicinity of Russian airspace, in the first encounter betweenContinue Reading
A former member of the United States Navy’s top brass says he hopes Australia would send its nuclear powered submarines to support America if there is a war over Taiwan. Ex-US Navy secretary Richard Spencer addressed the National Press Club in Canberra on Monday nearly a week after Anthony AlbaneseContinue Reading
Spring break is quite literally in full swing. University students across America have flocked to the state of Florida ready to release some rage after being cooped up for the past three years. On Wednesday, booze-fuelled revelers were seen on the sands of a Fort Lauderdale beach brandishing boxing glovesContinue Reading
Let’s face it, it’s grim out there. Everything from the cost of putting a roof over our heads to the amount of money we spend at the supermarket has gone up recently. A lot. While prices are soaring, one well-known sandwich joint has decided to prove its menu items areContinue Reading