US and China’s mounting debts could hurt us all
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US and China’s mounting debts could hurt us all

Rising government debt and deficits in the world’s two largest economies could have spillover effects on the rest of the global economy.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz

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‘Fascinating ... stirs the pot’:Jury candidates air views of Trump as hush money trial proceeds

‘Fascinating ... stirs the pot’:Jury candidates air views of Trump as hush money trial proceeds

Without his usual bravado and bluster,and once again appearing in court without his wife,Melania,by his side,Trump looked more like a weary,ordinary man.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances

Julian Assange extradition moves closer as US provides British court with assurances

Assange’s wife Stella,whom he married while in prison in London,said the guarantees did not satisfy their concerns,describing them as “blatant weasel words”.

  • byMichael Holden andKanishka Singh
US Speaker defies far right to push votes on money for Israel,Ukraine and Taiwan

US Speaker defies far right to push votes on money for Israel,Ukraine and Taiwan

Facing rebellion from conservatives fiercely opposed to aiding Ukraine,Republican Speaker Mike Johnson is hoping to force action after months of delay.

  • byStephen Groves andLisa Mascaro
Gun handler sent to prison after Baldwin killed woman on set

Gun handler sent to prison after Baldwin killed woman on set

Hannah Gutierrez,the chief weapons handler for the Western movie Rust,has been sentenced to 18 months in prison over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

  • byAndrew Hay
Trump’s trial stumbles at first hurdle:50 jurors admit they can’t be impartial

Trump’s trial stumbles at first hurdle:50 jurors admit they can’t be impartial

The trial,one of four for the ex-president,centres on Trump’s alleged attempt to cover up a sex scandal ahead of the 2016 election.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
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Space station object crashed through roof of Florida home,NASA confirms

Space station object crashed through roof of Florida home,NASA confirms

Homeowner Alejandro Otero said “I was completely in disbelief. What are the chances of something landing on my house with such force to cause so much damage”.

Iran has given Israel licence to ‘go nuts’. But there are reasons to resist

Iran has given Israel licence to ‘go nuts’. But there are reasons to resist

Israel faces a dilemma of historic proportions as it decides how to respond to Iran’s weekend attack.

  • byPeter Hartcher
Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world
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Currencies

Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world

Suddenly,tension and uncertainty have gripped financial markets,making them highly volatile.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
The first of Trump’s four criminal trials begins this week. Here’s what to know

The first of Trump’s four criminal trials begins this week. Here’s what to know

Donald Trump is expected to appear in court himself to plead his case relating to sex scandal payments as he campaigns to return to power. Here’s what you need to know.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Selfless,heroic police and public give hope in midst of despair

Selfless,heroic police and public give hope in midst of despair

Heartfelt thanks to those officials,shopping centre staff,and individuals,who confronted the attacker or helped or tended to his victims.