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Trump steps up personal attacks on ‘mentally disabled’ Harris
The Republican presidential candidate also blasted illegal immigrants as “vile monsters” as he increases his harsh rhetoric in an increasingly tight election.
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- Tim Reid
Israel kills Hezbollah chief Nasrallah in massive strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the assassination changes the balance of power in the region and deals a heavy blow to the Iran-backed group.
- Maayan Lubell and Maya Gebeily
- Updated
- Middle East tensions
Hezbollah confirms its leader killed in Israeli airstrike
Lebanon’s Hezbollah said its long-time leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike at the group’s headquarters.
- Updated
- Bassem Mroue and Melanie Lidman
Fed’s favoured inflation gauge, consumer spending edge higher
The so-called core personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes volatile food and energy items, increased 0.1 per cent from July.
- Matthew Boesler
Defiant Netanyahu says Israel will ‘degrade’ Hezbollah in fight for life
Israel’s prime minister told the United Nations “enough was enough” and his country would continue to fight Hezbollah and Hamas, reigniting fears of a wider war.
- Tia Goldenberg
‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ star Maggie Smith dies
The 89-year-old actress was a shining star in a generation that included Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave.
Opinion & Analysis
How Netanyahu crippled his enemy and put region on the brink
The assassination of the long-standing Hezbollah leader is the latest step in a plan that has sparked panic and mayhem.
Contributor
Israel delivers spectacular blow, but it’s far from over
After failing badly on October 7, Israel’s military and intelligence agencies have turned things around, sending a strong message of deterrence to their enemies.
Foreign affairs, defence correspondent
China’s stimulus no bazooka, but urgency has arrived
China’s efforts to stimulate its economy this week were welcomed and the fight against a slowing economy appears to be on.
North Asia correspondent
Calmness in Jerusalem belies the fact Israel is preparing for war
While an invasion of southern Lebanon is seemingly inevitable, there is a sense of calm in the Israeli capital.
Foreign affairs, defence correspondent
From the Financial Times
How Netanyahu crippled his enemy and put region on the brink
The assassination of the long-standing Hezbollah leader is the latest step in a plan that has sparked panic and mayhem.
- 1 hr ago
- Andrew England
- Opinion
- World politics
Why even good politicians are unpopular these days
It’s not just Keir Starmer – political leaders are on the nose around the world, and it’s not all their fault. Decades of peace and affluence have raised expectations.
- Janan Ganesh
Harris insists she’s a ‘capitalist’ in economic pitch
The Democratic presidential candidate has been under pressure to offer more details on her economic plans.
- Lauren Fedor
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How Netanyahu crippled his enemy and put region on the brink
The assassination of the long-standing Hezbollah leader is the latest step in a plan that has sparked panic and mayhem.
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- Andrew England
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel delivers spectacular blow, but it’s far from over
After failing badly on October 7, Israel’s military and intelligence agencies have turned things around, sending a strong message of deterrence to their enemies.
- Andrew Tillett
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REA lobs $12b fourth bid at UK’s resistant Rightmove
The Murdoch-backed REA has just days left to win over the British online property listing behemoth, as a “put-up-or-shut-up” deadline looms on Monday.
- Hans van Leeuwen
‘Asian NATO’ backer to become Japan’s new PM
The country’s ruling party picked former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader, setting him up to become prime minister, a move that risks irritating China.
- Alastair Gale and Yuki Hagiwara
- Updated
- Middle East tensions
Wong warns Israel against ‘next Gaza’ war
In a speech at the United Nations, Penny Wong said Lebanese civilians should not pay the price of Israel’s campaign to clear out Hezbollah from southern Lebanon.
- Andrew Tillett
- Analysis
- Inside China
China’s stimulus no bazooka, but urgency has arrived
China’s efforts to stimulate its economy this week were welcomed and the fight against a slowing economy appears to be on.
- Jessica Sier
- Updated
- Australian economy
China’s stimulus blitz ‘very very good’ for Australia: Chalmers
The treasurer, who is on a visit to Beijing, says iron ore exporters will remain under pressure amid slowing housing and infrastructure projects in China.
- Jessica Sier
One year on from October 7, the attacks still reverberate
As it prepares to mark the first anniversary of the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, Israel is risking a wider regional war.
- Andrew Tillett
China’s newest nuclear sub sinks in blow to modernisation
China’s newest nuclear attack submarine has sunk in a shipyard accident, in a setback to the country’s attempts to overtake the US in a naval arms race.
- Idrees Ali
A new ‘axis of evil’ is threatening the world
United by a shared hatred of the US-led order, the rulers of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are growing worryingly close.
- The Economist
US economy proving still more resilient than expected
GDP expanded at an unrevised 3.0 per cent annualised rate in the June quarter, while it was updated higher to 1.6 per cent for the first three months of 2024.
- Reuters
BYD distributor insists no ‘kill switch’ inside its car software
The Australian face of China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer said it cannot remotely control any EVs sold here, after the US sought a ban linked to spy fears.
- Jessica Sier
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Calmness in Jerusalem belies the fact Israel is preparing for war
While an invasion of southern Lebanon is seemingly inevitable, there is a sense of calm in the Israeli capital.
- Andrew Tillett
- Updated
- Middle East tensions
Fighting continues as US, France push for ceasefire
The US and its allies proposed a three-week truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon in a bid to head off an all-out war.
- Henry Meyer and Michael Shear
- Opinion
- World politics
Why even good politicians are unpopular these days
It’s not just Keir Starmer – political leaders are on the nose around the world, and it’s not all their fault. Decades of peace and affluence have raised expectations.
- Janan Ganesh
Harris insists she’s a ‘capitalist’ in economic pitch
The Democratic presidential candidate has been under pressure to offer more details on her economic plans.
- Lauren Fedor
- Opinion
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Why everything is suddenly spiralling for Israel
The Jewish state is in grave danger today. And the danger comes from both Iran and the current Israeli ruling coalition.
- Thomas L. Friedman
New AUKUS pact to keep nuclear subs deal on track
Australia and the UK are thrashing out a formal treaty to allay concerns about getting the SSN-AUKUS submarines built on time and under budget.
- Hans van Leeuwen and Matthew Cranston
- Analysis
- UK politics
Why Britain’s PM faces political firefights on all fronts
A combination of bad politics and unpopular policy has left Sir Keir Starmer on the back foot. And there isn’t even a Tory opponent who can lead the attack.
- Hans van Leeuwen
