A mesmerising mix of results are expected after candidates make their final pitches, our political editor writes. ...
Month: May 2026
‘Nothing will bring back my son’: How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon‘Nothing will bring back my son’: How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon – bringing chaos and destruction across the country. ...
Charges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to AustraliaCharges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to Australia
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says government continues to refuse to help the group of 13 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Some of the Australian women linked to Islamic State fighters face arrest and criminal ...
Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of HormuzTrump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
“Project Freedom”, which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says. ...
Fuel price crunch could worsen, executives warnFuel price crunch could worsen, executives warn
Global energy prices and supplies still have room to get much worse, executives and analysts warned. A “great repricing is underway,” Semafor’s energy editor wrote, as experts raise their forecasts for oil and gas prices — “a sign that the gravity of the situation is finally landing.” Global oil reserves ...
Energy shock concerns grow in USEnergy shock concerns grow in US
The Iran war and the AI buildout are driving up concerns over the prospect of an energy squeeze in the US. The country has been a net energy exporter since 2019, and fuel exports have spiked since the conflict led to shortages around the world. But rising domestic gas prices ...
UK Google DeepMind staff vote to unionizeUK Google DeepMind staff vote to unionize
The UK staff of Google DeepMind voted to unionize amid concerns of the company’s deal with the US Department of Defense. The Pentagon reached agreements with seven AI companies, including Google, for “lawful use” of their tech in the military; Anthropic, which feuded with the Pentagon over use of its ...
Wall Street remains bullish on AIWall Street remains bullish on AI
AI is extending its reach on Wall Street as companies exhibit strong demand for the tech and reshape their workforces around it. Anthropic on Tuesday unveiled a new slate of agents aimed at handling financial services tasks like reviewing balance sheets and drafting pitch decks; market intelligence stocks subsequently fell. ...
White House downplays Hormuz flare-upsWhite House downplays Hormuz flare-ups
The US sought to downplay the Iran war’s economic impact and recent flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon on Tuesday insisted Washington’s ceasefire with Tehran was holding after the countries clashed in the waterway; US President Donald Trump characterized the attacks as a “skirmish.” Trump also sought to ...
Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ to be paused ‘for a short period of time’Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ to be paused ‘for a short period of time’
The operation guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be halted because progress has been made toward reaching a deal with Iran, the US president says. ...