World Facing enormous pressure at home and abroad, how much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? By Ian Parmeter, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set a high bar for victory right at the start of the Gaza conflict: the complete destruction of Hamas and freedom for all of the approximately 250 hostages taken by the group during its raid into Israel on October 7 last year. He has doubled down several times on these objectives. During a media conference in […] todayApril 8, 2024 21
insert_link World US job far exceeded expectations in March The US economy added 303,000 jobs in March, many more than expected, according to new data on Friday. Analysts warn the ongoing strength of the labour market, and inflation high above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, could see the central bank keep interest rates higher for longer. Sally Patterson reports. todayApril 8, 2024 41
insert_link World US President Joseph Biden vows to rebuild collapsed bridge after fatal crash U.S President Joseph Biden has vowed to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the city of Baltimore, after it collapsed last week. A cargo ship lost power and hit the two-and-a-half kilometre structure, bringing it down and killing six construction workers. During a visit to Baltimore on Friday, the President observed the crash site, spoke with local officials and also met families of the victims. From nearby Washington, Benji […] todayApril 8, 2024 10
insert_link World UN Secretary General warns Israel against the use of AI in Gaza UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned against using Artificial Intelligence as a tool of war. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Guterres once again called on the Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to be implemented. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayApril 8, 2024 12
insert_link World Trump raises more than $50 million at a Florida Fundraiser according to campaign Former US President Donald Trump has, according to his campaign, raised more than $50 million dollars in one night at a Florida fundraiser. As our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, Mr Trump is still playing catch up on campaign finances with his rival Joe Biden, even though this latest haul is twice what Mr Biden raised at a New York event last month. todayApril 8, 2024 20
insert_link World A judge in Georgia has rejected calls from Donald Trump’s legal team to dismiss his election interference case on the grounds of free speech todayApril 5, 2024 16
insert_link World British Billionaire avoids prison for insider trading British Billionaire Joe Lewis whose family trust owns Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to insider trading. But a judge in New York fined the 87-year-old five million dollars and gave him three years probation. William Denselow reports. todayApril 5, 2024 16
insert_link World US Treasury Secretary to China amid continued tensions US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China just days after President Joseph Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable relations amid mounting challenges. Nick Harper reports from Washington. todayApril 5, 2024 28
insert_link World Donald Trump’s latest attempt to delay his imminent criminal trial has been rejected Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay his imminent criminal trial has been rejected. His legal team had petitioned a New York judge for a postponement of his April 15 trial. They had asked the Judge to wait for a Supreme Court ruling in another Trump case. Correspondent Mitch McCann reports: todayApril 5, 2024 20