Adios to 60 years of the Castros
Miguel Díaz-Canel, 57, is poised to take over what may be this island's toughest job - being the first Cuban leader in nearly 60 years who is not a Castro.
Royal commission opponents backtrack
Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce leads a growing list of leaders repudiating their opposition to the banking inquiry.
Economy adds fewer jobs than expected
The economy added 4,900 jobs in March, with the figure coming in well below economist forecasts.
Chinese money floods US biotech
Beijing wants to become a global leader in new medicines, adding to a flood of cash flowing to groundbreaking health firms.
Woodside's Chaney takes aim on tax
Michael Chaney has used his last AGM as Woodside chairman to blast "populist" politicians trying to stymie government proposals to cut corporate tax.
Company tax cuts would secure prospects, survey finds
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Iran's shadow warrior prepares to face down Israel
Qassem Suleimani's Quds Force is set to take on Israel directly from Syrian bases. But will Israel hit back first?
Facebook's bare-faced data strategy
The EU has disagreed with facial recognition in the past and may do so again. It is well placed to take a tough stance on privacy; Eurocrats...
We will not protect anyone: Cormann
The government is open to extending the banking royal commission after it uncovered damaging revelations about misconduct in the financial s...
Advertising’s acquisition carousel is slowing
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