‘Slave-like’:Solar panels may be great for the environment but at what human cost?

‘Slave-like’:Solar panels may be great for the environment but at what human cost?

Modern-day abolitionist Grace Forrest is now at the same level as Nelson Mandela,Malala Yousafzai,Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Her cause is to curb forced and child labour while there’s time.

  • byRob Harris

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EU approves new laws to address illegal migration – few admit to being happy with them

EU approves new laws to address illegal migration – few admit to being happy with them

The plan was drawn up after 1.3 million people,mostly those fleeing war in Syria and Iraq,sought refuge in Europe in 2015,overwhelming the EU’s asylum system to collapse.

  • byLorne Cook
Europe’s energy chief wants Australia to help break China’s high-tech supremacy
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Europe’s energy chief wants Australia to help break China’s high-tech supremacy

EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson learnt the pitfalls of relying on one country for key commodities when Russia turned off the gas tap.

  • byMike Foley
China’s big gamble could blow up in its face

China’s big gamble could blow up in its face

The implosion of its property sector has forced China into a major pivot to boost its economy. It needs help from the rest of the world for it to work.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Banditry and theft’:The delicate plan to unlock a $350 billion Russian safe

‘Banditry and theft’:The delicate plan to unlock a $350 billion Russian safe

After intense debate,the West has taken a big step towards a move that will upset Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Dangerous decade’:Europe is now at Vladimir Putin’s mercy

‘Dangerous decade’:Europe is now at Vladimir Putin’s mercy

As Vladimir Putin ramps up spending on his military,Europe’s war chest is shrinking.

  • byEir Nolsoe andMatt Oliver
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The $3 billion bomb:Apple and co are under attack
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Regulation

The $3 billion bomb:Apple and co are under attack

Apple’s fine contained a warning that will send a chill down the spines of its rivals.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Trump wants to kill this fading giant. It might die anyway

Trump wants to kill this fading giant. It might die anyway

The clock is ticking for the body that sets the rules for global trade. Even if Trump doesn’t get back in the White House,the outlook is grim.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
The West wants to break into Russia’s $460b treasure chest

The West wants to break into Russia’s $460b treasure chest

A risky push to unfreeze piles of Russian assets could have major unintended consequences.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
Hungary’s Putin-ally PM under pressure after child abuse scandal

Hungary’s Putin-ally PM under pressure after child abuse scandal

Viktor Orban’s opponents say the resignations of two senior members of his party are not enough,and that he must bear the political consequences.

  • byJustin Spike
China has flooded the world with cars. It’s hurting everyone

China has flooded the world with cars. It’s hurting everyone

China’s plan to dominate the electric car industry is part of a long-term strategy. But it’s creating problems for Beijing and the rest of the world.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz