Global trade tensions escalate with US tariffs on Mexican imports and **EU threats of $37b in tariffs against the US, while a lower tariff could give Aussie exports an edge over rivals, as South Korea hopes for a trade deal with the US** by an August 1 deadline.
The RBA proposes ditching surcharge fees to save consumers, as **Bitcoin tops $US120,000 for the first time and Trump profits from crypto ventures, while leaked Treasury advice exposes housing target challenges and Australia's tech startups need more than capital** to thrive.
Australia faces scrutiny over selling weapons parts to Israel and BCG's alleged consultation on ethnic cleansing in Palestine, raising concerns about Jillian Segal's appointment as antisemitism envoy and efforts to shut down discussion of Palestine by misusing language.
Prime Minister Albanese is weighing business and security ahead of talks with Xi, as he courts China while allies watch warily, with political tensions complicating his Chinese green steel push.
A landmark case will test the federal government's duty to future climate refugees, alongside ongoing debate about fossil fuel approvals for the North West Shelf and their environmental impact.
Putin's war grows more savage as foreign allies join the fight, intensifying the brutal conflict.
Starbucks is calling remote workers back to the office, while the Air India crash probe remains ongoing, with the CEO warning against premature conclusions.