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There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

It’s not that the US market didn’t get the war memo, it’s just that it has decided to ignore Trump’s bluster.

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The Age

Elizabeth Knight

NYT Connections Sports Edition April 16 2026: Hints and Answers for Puzzle No. 570 Solved

NYT Connections Sports Edition April 16 2026: Hints and Answers for Puzzle No. 570 Solved

NEW YORK — Players of the New York Times Connections Sports Edition on Thursday, April 16, 2026, tackled puzzle No. 570 with a mix of court-side...

10

International Business Times

Joe Green

Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot

Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot

The US president’s attempts to bring the Federal Reserve Board under his control continue to undermine his ability to do just that.

7

Brisbane Times

Stephen Bartholomeusz

AFL’s Western Sydney challenge laid bare ahead of Swans-Giants derby

AFL’s Western Sydney challenge laid bare ahead of Swans-Giants derby

On Friday, the Swans will take on the Giants at a packed SCG, but looming in the background are junior participation rates in western Sydney.

8

The Age

Jonathan Drennan

How a century-old headstone reveals the power of belonging

Standing before the restored grave of his great-grandparents, Tony Wright is reminded of the privilege of a known past and an unbroken connection.

10

WA Today

Tony Wright

Refinery fire a wake-up call to politicians asleep at the wheel

Refinery fire a wake-up call to politicians asleep at the wheel

A fire at one of the nation’s remaining two oil refineries has raised fears about what it could mean for petrol prices.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

The Herald's View

Grattan on Friday: Migration debate deserves better policy approach and less politicking from Liberals

Grattan on Friday: Migration debate deserves better policy approach and less politicking from Liberals

An effective opposition is good at policy. At present the Liberals new immigration policy leaves the public in the dark on detail.

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

Iran war: rights and wrongs

Iran war: rights and wrongs

International law rulings on Israel’s occupation place clear obligations on all states, yet Australia continues to back US and Israeli military...

10

Pearls and Irritations

Paul Heywood-Smith

Justice for John: ‘I am very happy that it will create a precedent’

Justice for John: ‘I am very happy that it will create a precedent’

While he was not a police officer his name should be included in official Victoria Police records of those who died from doing their duty.

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The Age

John Silvester

The not-so-glamorous life of an Aussie pollie

The not-so-glamorous life of an Aussie pollie

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The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph Author

Father and Son Hit With Historic $30K Fines for Deliberately Scuttling Fishing Boat Off Ulladulla

SYDNEY — In what authorities describe as an Australian first, a father and son commercial fishermen have each been fined $15,000 for deliberately...

10

International Business Times

Anthony Will

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

It’s not that the US market didn’t get the war memo, it’s just that it has decided to ignore Trump’s bluster.

10

WA Today

Elizabeth Knight

There’s a silent epidemic in our workplaces, and WFH is to blame

There’s a silent epidemic in our workplaces, and WFH is to blame

Spending time with our colleagues is something we once took for granted, but in the modern workplace, that’s no longer the case.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Tim Duggan

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

It’s not that the US market didn’t get the war memo, it’s just that it has decided to ignore Trump’s bluster.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Elizabeth Knight

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on next steps in fuel crisis

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on next steps in fuel crisis

We speak to independent economist Chris Richardson on the fuel crisis and the Australian economy.

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The Conversation

Michelle Grattan

AFL’s Western Sydney challenge laid bare ahead of Swans-Giants derby

AFL’s Western Sydney challenge laid bare ahead of Swans-Giants derby

On Friday, the Swans will take on the Giants at a packed SCG, but looming in the background are junior participation rates in western Sydney.

10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Jonathan Drennan

Wordle Answer Today April 16 2026: CUBIT Solved as Players Crack Ancient Measurement Puzzle

Wordle Answer Today April 16 2026: CUBIT Solved as Players Crack Ancient Measurement Puzzle

NEW YORK — Wordle fans who tackled puzzle No. 1762 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, discovered the solution was CUBIT, an archaic unit of length once...

10

International Business Times

Joe Green

There’s a silent epidemic in our workplaces, and WFH is to blame

There’s a silent epidemic in our workplaces, and WFH is to blame

Spending time with our colleagues is something we once took for granted, but in the modern workplace, that’s no longer the case.

7

The Age

Tim Duggan

Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot

Trump can’t stop shooting himself in the foot

The US President’s attempts to bring the US Federal Reserve Board under his control continue to undermine his ability to do just that.

9

The Age

Stephen Bartholomeusz

How a century-old headstone reveals the power of belonging

Standing before the restored grave of his great-grandparents, Tony Wright is reminded of the privilege of a known past and an unbroken connection.

10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Tony Wright

Shocking truth about Minns’ EV utopia

Shocking truth about Minns’ EV utopia

Due to the technical or legal reasons, readability mode is not available for this article. Thank you for your kind understanding.

7

The Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph Author

Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war

Iran has a powerful new tool in the Strait of Hormuz that it can leverage long after the war

Iran’s leaders are demanding sovereignty over the strait for a reason: it protects them from future attacks and can be a very effective bargaining...

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The Conversation

Ali Mamouri

Australia Petrol Prices Hit $2.03/L Amid Oil Market Volatility: What Drivers Face Today in 2026

Australia Petrol Prices Hit $2.03/L Amid Oil Market Volatility: What Drivers Face Today in 2026

SYDNEY — Australian motorists are paying an average of AUD 2.03 per litre for unleaded petrol as of mid-April 2026, with global Brent crude oil...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

(VIDEO) Harry and Meghan Immerse in Aboriginal Culture on Scar Tree Walk During Melbourne Tour Stop

(VIDEO) Harry and Meghan Immerse in Aboriginal Culture on Scar Tree Walk During Melbourne Tour Stop

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined an Aboriginal walking tour along Melbourne's Yarra River on Thursday, immersing...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Harlan Goode Eyes Music Career Breakthrough After Australian Idol 2026 Runner-Up Finish

BRISBANE, Australia — Harlan Goode, the 18-year-old powerhouse vocalist from Redlands, Queensland, who captured hearts with his soaring ballads and...

7

International Business Times

Jason Taylor

NJ Law Student Jamie Ding Soars into Jeopardy! Top 5 All-Time with 23rd Straight Victory

LOS ANGELES — Jamie Ding, the unassuming law student and bureaucrat from Lawrenceville, New Jersey, etched his name deeper into...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Can anyone stop Jordan Bardella in France? A crowded field could gift the election to the far right

Can anyone stop Jordan Bardella in France? A crowded field could gift the election to the far right

Wanted: politician capable of appealing to the moderate right, centre and moderate left to beat hard-right populist Jordan Bardella in the run-off of...

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The Guardian

Paul Taylor

Trump Mocks Obama's 'Never Be President' Prediction In Fiery Truth Social Post: 'I Did It Twice'

Trump Mocks Obama's 'Never Be President' Prediction In Fiery Truth Social Post: 'I Did It Twice'

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took a sharp swipe at former President Barack Obama on Wednesday, resurrecting a 2016 prediction that he would...

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International Business Times

Anthony Will

Apple's iPad Air Rumored to Get OLED Display Upgrade Next Year

Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade the iPad Air's display with an OLED screen for next year. Production is said to start by the end of this...

10

International Business Times

Isaiah Richard

US Blockade Tightens Grip On Strait Of Hormuz As Iran War Standoff Enters Critical Phase

US Blockade Tightens Grip On Strait Of Hormuz As Iran War Standoff Enters Critical Phase

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military's naval blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz entered its second full day Wednesday with Pentagon...

10

International Business Times

Anthony Will

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

There’s a war raging! Why is the US sharemarket at all-time highs?

It’s not that the US market didn’t get the war memo, it’s just that it has decided to ignore Trump’s bluster.

10

Brisbane Times

Elizabeth Knight

San Francisco International Airport TSA Wait Times Today: Expect 15-25 Minutes at Airport

San Francisco International Airport TSA Wait Times Today: Expect 15-25 Minutes at Airport

SAN FRANCISCO — Travelers heading through San Francisco International Airport on Thursday should plan for moderate TSA security lines with average...

8

International Business Times

Joe Green

(VIDEO) 7-Goal Slugfest! Bayern Munich Stuns Real Madrid 4-3 to Reach Champions League Semis

(VIDEO) 7-Goal Slugfest! Bayern Munich Stuns Real Madrid 4-3 to Reach Champions League Semis

MUNICH — Bayern Munich produced a seven-goal Champions League quarterfinal classic Wednesday night, rallying late to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 at the...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker

There’s a silent epidemic in our workplaces, and WFH is to blame

There’s a silent epidemic in our workplaces, and WFH is to blame

Spending time with our colleagues is something we once took for granted, but in the modern workplace, that’s no longer the case.

7

WA Today

Tim Duggan

Behind the scenes: The six key roles that make or break a footy club

Behind the scenes: The six key roles that make or break a footy club

What you see from your players on the weekend is always a reflection of what happens off field during the week.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Wayne Campbell

Behind the scenes: The six key roles that make or break a footy club

Behind the scenes: The six key roles that make or break a footy club

What you see from your players on the weekend is always a reflection of what happens off field during the week.

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WA Today

Wayne Campbell

Google Gemini for Mac App Is Now Live: Here's What It Brings You

Google Gemini for Mac App Is Now Live: Here's What It Brings You

Google has finally launched a dedicated native Gemini app for the Apple Mac platform, which delivers a built-in AI-powered experience to the computers...

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International Business Times

Isaiah Richard

Behind the scenes: The six key roles that make or break a footy club

Behind the scenes: The six key roles that make or break a footy club

What you see from your players on the weekend is always a reflection of what happens off field during the week.

9

Brisbane Times

Wayne Campbell

We're soaking in it

We're soaking in it

Human waste is overwhelming rivers, oceans and ecosystems worldwide, driving pollution, disease and ecological breakdown on a planetary scale. Every...

8

Pearls and Irritations

Julian Cribb

Prim, puerile and pastel-coloured: Why my generation needs to grow up

Prim, puerile and pastel-coloured: Why my generation needs to grow up

Self-infantilisation has become the house style of contemporary culture. Not just in what we watch, but in how we talk and what we buy.

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Brisbane Times

Brodie Lancaster

Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

Australia’s aged care algorithm is under fire. At last, someone’s listening

The number of complaints about assessments for home-based aged care are rising. Now, the ombudsman is getting involved. Here’s what needs to happen...

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The Conversation

Hal Swerissen

Allbirds (BIRD) Stock Surges Nearly 600% on Surprise AI Pivot: Should You Buy or Sell in 2026?

Allbirds (BIRD) Stock Surges Nearly 600% on Surprise AI Pivot: Should You Buy or Sell in 2026?

SAN FRANCISCO — Allbirds Inc. shares rocketed nearly 600 percent Wednesday after the once-trendy sneaker maker announced it is selling its footwear...

7

International Business Times

Mike clair

I didn’t mean to spook the north shore woman in activewear, but I did

I didn’t mean to spook the north shore woman in activewear, but I did

I understand the impulse to be suspicious of smiling strangers, but come on Sydney. Chill out!

5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Cherie Gilmour

Why Taylor Swift Has Never Performed at Coachella: Control, Security and Stadium Strategy Keep Icon Off Stage

Why Taylor Swift Has Never Performed at Coachella: Control, Security and Stadium Strategy Keep Icon Off Stage

INDIO, California — As the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival wraps its 2026 run with headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G...

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International Business Times

Jason Taylor

Young people need more than just handouts from the federal budget

Young people need more than just handouts from the federal budget

The federal government is preparing a budget badged as "intergenerational fairness". The idea it sells is simple: young people are...

10

The Examiner

Parnell Palme Mcguinness

This is a big step forward on defence for Australia. Too bad we’re playing catch-up

This is a big step forward on defence for Australia. Too bad we’re playing catch-up

The commitments of Australia’s new defence strategy and investment plan are necessary. But governments have been warned of the gathering storm for...

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Brisbane Times

Rory Medcalf

I didn’t mean to spook the north shore woman in activewear, but I did

I didn’t mean to spook the north shore woman in activewear, but I did

I understand the impulse to be suspicious of smiling strangers, but come on Sydney. Chill out!

4

The Age

Cherie Gilmour

I couldn’t stop stalking a former friend on social media. Then she caught me

I couldn’t stop stalking a former friend on social media. Then she caught me

I know I’m not alone in turning to social-media stalking as a way of processing negative emotions, especially in the context of friendship or...

5

WA Today

Zoya Patel

I didn’t mean to spook the north shore woman in activewear, but I did

I didn’t mean to spook the north shore woman in activewear, but I did

I understand the impulse to be suspicious of smiling strangers, but come on Sydney. Chill out!

4

WA Today

Cherie Gilmour

Luka Doncic Injury Update 2026: Lakers Star's Hamstring Recovery Progresses But Running Still Weeks Away

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic continues his recovery from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain suffered on April 2, with...

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International Business Times

Chris Walker