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Geopolitics
Scientists Engineer Probiotic Bacteria to Hunt Tumours and Make Cancer Drugs
Researchers at Shandong University have modified common gut bacteria to infiltrate tumours and produce an FDA-approved cancer drug directly where it is needed. Mouse trials show promising results.
Geopolitics
8 Electric Vehicles Under $50,000 Available in Australia
Affordable EVs are finally here. These models offer the best value for Australian buyers.
Geopolitics
Taylor Swift's Australian Return Signals the End of the Touring Drought
Three Melbourne shows, two in Sydney, one in Brisbane. What the announcement reveals about Australia's live entertainment recovery.
Geopolitics
Trump tariff chaos: Supreme Court triggers $130B refund scramble
The Supreme Court's February 20 ruling invalidating Trump's IEEPA tariffs has triggered a legal and logistical crisis, with $130 billion in duties now subject to refunds.
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.
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.
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.
