The United States and Iran reported significant progress in talks held in Switzerland on Monday, agreeing to a roadmap aimed at securing a final agreement within 60 days and establishing new mechanisms to oversee negotiations and reduce tensions across the region. The discussions, held at the Bürgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne, marked the first round of talks under a memorandum of unde
The Group of Seven leaders closed their summit at Évian-les-Bains on Wednesday by agreeing to set up a critical minerals alliance and a shared platform, handing the International Energy Agency an expanded role in flagging supply shocks before they bite. The headline pledge was a number rather than a project, with leaders committing to cut reliance on any single supplier outside the bloc to belo
It may not stop the nation like the Melbourne Cup but it does give Australians pause for thought every five years. The Census of Population and Housing is this nation’s biggest logistical undertaking outside of wartime, according to Dr Liz Allen of the Australian National University’s Centre for Social Policy Research. Completing the Census may seem like an unavoidable chore for Australia’s
United States stock futures moved lower on Sunday night (Monday AEST) while oil prices advanced, as investors assessed developments in Middle East peace negotiations and looked ahead to a key inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve's next policy move. At 8:35 am AEST (10:35 pm GMT), Dow Jones futures were down 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had fallen 0.4%, and Nasdaq-100 futures were 0.5%
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce on Monday that he will step down, following intensifying pressure from Labour MPs who want Andy Burnham to succeed him as party leader. The anticipated move comes after weeks of speculation over Starmer's future and follows Burnham's successful return to Westminster in the Makerfield by-election, which has strengthened calls within Lab
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Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their children’s bedroom pals still have friends at the box office with Toy Story 5 generating US$312 million (A$445 million) in ticket sales as the latest movie in the blockbuster animated series made its debut around the world. The film generated more revenue in an opening weekend than any other in the franchise's 31-year history by grossing $160 million at the North
Australia's housing market is entering what economists describe as a generational transition following sweeping tax reforms unveiled in the Federal Budget, with forecasts pointing to weaker investor demand, slower house price growth and a significant shift in investment towards newly built dwellings. The changes, which include restrictions on negative gearing and reforms to capital gains tax co
Accenture Plc has gone on a cybersecurity acquisition spree at the same time as it forecast lower-than-expected revenue, which sent its share price plunging. The technology consulting company said it was buying a majority stake in Dragos and 100% of runZero and NetRise for US$4.18 billion (A$5.95 billion). The acquisitions were announced with third-quarter earnings and a downgrade to the ful
The return on a median growth superannuation fund has been 9% in the 2026 financial year (FY26) with less than two weeks remaining, according to Chant West. The research, data and analytics provider said the balance of a median growth fund (61–80% invested in growth assets) rose 2.1% last month in what it described as a “tremendous” performance. This produced a return of 8.3% in FY26 to the
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) while signalling that further tightening may be required to contain inflation, marking a significant shift in tone at the first policy meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh. The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted to maintain its benchmark federal funds rate within a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, where it has
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