Europe
Geopolitics
The European Summer Is Over: Why $3,500 Economy Fares Are Stickier Than You Think
Jet fuel prices have doubled in a fortnight, but the real killer for the middle-class holiday is the collapsing discretionary dollar.
Geopolitics
The Fertilizer Chokepoint: How the Strait of Hormuz Blockade Threatens Australian Grain
Australia imports 85% of its fertilizer, with more than half of the nation's urea coming from countries now cut off by the Gulf conflict.
News
NASA's Moon Rocket Finally Rolls Back to Pad for Historic April Launch
After fuel leaks and helium problems forced a retreat, the Artemis II rocket is headed back to Kennedy Space Center for humanity's first crewed lunar voyage in 54 years.
Geopolitics
Meta abandons end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs, citing low uptake
The company will remove the privacy feature from Instagram on May 8, opening user messages to potential scanning and third-party access.
Work
Bank of England holds rates as Iran war threatens inflation target
First unanimous MPC vote in four years signals shift from cuts to possible hikes
Geopolitics
Qatar Gas Crisis: What Soaring Prices Mean for Your Bills
Iranian missile strikes on the world's second-largest LNG exporter will hit UK households harder than most realise. Here's why your energy bills are about to climb.
Finance
Property Equity Hits Record as First-Home Buyers Face Toughest Market in 15 Years
97.5% of house resales turned a profit in H2 2025, with Perth and Brisbane outperforming Sydney for the first time since the mining boom. The typical household can now afford just 15% of homes for sale.
Geopolitics
British Airways Returns to Melbourne After 20 Years, Routing via Kuala Lumpur
The carrier's new daily service from January 2027 bypasses the Middle East entirely, connecting Australia's second-largest city to London via Malaysia.
Geopolitics
Woodside Names Liz Westcott as CEO in Internal Promotion
Former ExxonMobil and Energy Australia executive steps up from acting CEO role as company executes $17.5B Louisiana LNG expansion
Work
Governor Warns Recession Cannot Be Ruled Out
The Reserve Bank delivers a second consecutive increase as inflation sticks at 3.8%. Treasurer Jim Chalmers dismisses recession talk while business groups warn the hike may be a 'final nail in the coffin'.
Geopolitics
Dubai airport hit by Iranian drone strike
Smartraveller has upgraded the UAE to 'do not travel'. Australians in the Emirates are urged to leave immediately.