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Le Pen vows 2027 run after appeal court trims ban
Politics

Le Pen vows 2027 run after appeal court trims ban

The Paris Court of Appeal upheld Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction on 7 July 2026 but reduced her ineligibility period to 45 months with 30 months suspended, effectively restoring her eligibility for the April 2027 presidential election.
6 min read 3 months ago
Restoration Breathing New Life Into Paris Catacombs
Culture

Restoration Breathing New Life Into Paris Catacombs

Curators are preserving and modernizing the tunnels while maintaining the macabre ambience of the city's home for the dead.
4 min read 6 months ago
KitKat Heist: 12 Tonnes of Chocolate Vanish En Route to Poland
News

KitKat Heist: 12 Tonnes of Chocolate Vanish En Route to Poland

Thieves hijacked a truck carrying 413,793 KitKat bars between Italy and Poland in late March 2026. The haul included Formula One-branded chocolate. Nestlé is working with authorities.
7 min read 6 months ago
German Inflation Hits 2.8% as Energy Shock Rattles ECB Policy
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German Inflation Hits 2.8% as Energy Shock Rattles ECB Policy

Germany's inflation rate jumped to 2.8% in March 2026, up from 1.9% in February, driven by surging energy prices tied to Middle East conflict. The spike reverses months of declining price pressures and forces the European Central Bank to reconsider its monetary policy stance.
8 min read 6 months ago
ShinyHunters Claims 350GB Stolen in EU Commission Breach
Cybersecurity

ShinyHunters Claims 350GB Stolen in EU Commission Breach

Extortion gang breached Amazon cloud infrastructure hosting Europa.eu, Commission confirms data theft on March 24.
7 min read 6 months ago
7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026
Geopolitics

7 Australian Dividend Stocks for Passive Income in 2026

Australian dividend stocks remain attractive for income investors, with several ASX-listed companies offering yields above 5% with sustainable payout ratios.
5 min read 6 months ago
8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter
Geopolitics

8 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill This Winter

Energy bills spike during winter as heating costs dominate household budgets. The most effective savings come from stopping heat loss through draught proofing and insulation rather than running heaters harder.
5 min read 6 months ago
The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy
Geopolitics

The Cattle Trade: How One Nation’s SA Surge Just Rewrote Federal Strategy

Barnaby Joyce’s ‘cattle’ comments aren’t a gaffe. They are a calculated response to a structural breach in the Liberal Party’s right flank.
7 min read 6 months ago
The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026
Geopolitics

The Geopolitics of Battery Supply Chains in 2026

As energy storage becomes infrastructure, the race to secure battery supply chains is reshaping alliances and redefining national security.
6 min read 6 months ago

RBA Forecasts Inflation Peak at 4.2% by Mid-2026 Before Gradual Easing

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Nvidia-Backed Reflection AI Seeks $25 Billion Valuation in AI Infrastructure Race

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Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Addictive Design in Landmark Child Safety Verdict

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IEA Chief: World faces worst energy crisis in decades

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Slovenia Votes in Election Marked by Anti-Romany Rhetoric From Both Sides

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DoorDash Now Pays Couriers to Film Themselves Training AI

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Russia Moves to Ban ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini Under New AI Laws

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Scientists Engineer Probiotic Bacteria to Hunt Tumours and Make Cancer Drugs

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8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia

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Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought

5 min read6 months ago
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Trump tariff chaos: Supreme Court triggers $130B refund scramble

7 min read7 months ago
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The European Summer Is Over: Why $3,500 Economy Fares Are Stickier Than You Think

5 min read7 months ago
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NASA's Moon Rocket Finally Rolls Back to Pad for Historic April Launch

8 min read7 months ago
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Meta abandons end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs, citing low uptake

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Qatar Gas Crisis: What Soaring Prices Mean for Your Bills

6 min read7 months ago
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Property Equity Hits Record as First-Home Buyers Face Toughest Market in 15 Years

9 min read7 months ago
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British Airways Returns to Melbourne After 20 Years, Routing via Kuala Lumpur

5 min read7 months ago
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Woodside Names Liz Westcott as CEO in Internal Promotion

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Governor Warns Recession Cannot Be Ruled Out

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Dubai airport hit by Iranian drone strike

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