International
Is the government really on an ‘out-of-control’ spending splurge? It’s complicated
Defence, the NDIS and health responsible for much of increased government outlays and treasurer Jim Chalmers has few levers to pull
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International
All nine people aboard business jet that crashed in Florida have died
Aircraft had departed Austin-Bergstrom international airport and was headed to the Bahamas when it crashed
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Finance
Investors pull billions in funds from Binance after record $6.3bn hack
Cryptocurrency exchange has begun to allow withdrawals after theft believed to have come from North Korea Investors have pulled $3.6bn (£2.7bn) in funds from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as it recovers from a record hack in which billions were stolen from customer accounts. The platform was hit by a $6.3bn theft on Thursday, which has since been described as the biggest heist in history. Experts identified North Korea as the probable culprit. Continue reading...
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International
The Guardian view on the US midterms and election interference: Trump’s attempted heist is already under way
Editorial: Voters are turning against the Republicans. But the clearest possible message is needed to safeguard democracy
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Finance
Virgin Media O2 set to cut thousands of jobs to reduce costs
The broadband firm has not finalised numbers but it is likely be a sizeable chunk of staff, the BBC understands.
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International
House prices fall for seventh consecutive month as interest rates dent demand
Centre of downturn shifts away from Sydney and Melbourne, but after such strong growth most homeowners still sit on sizeable gains
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Finance
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says North Korea was responsible for the hack.
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International
High street ‘slot farms’ could avoid budget tax rise through bingo hall loophole
Hundreds of adult gaming centres in England have bingo licences that still qualify them for discounted business rates
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International
Affordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
Cost of living has loomed over this election cycle as workers and unions champion candidates fighting for higher wages and tackling rising prices
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International
Fashion and tradition: how John Smedley is innovating in a tough market
In the final article in a series on high-end British manufacturing we look at a clothing brand that dates to the 18th century but is increasingly on-trend
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Finance
'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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International
Why politicians chasing economic growth is a lie | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast
On the latest Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty, the rebel economists Karel Williams and Sukhdev Johal explain why they believe praying for growth is a fool’s dream – and why it won’t improve your life
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