Chilling insights from an Israel weapons expo reveal discussions on making Iran "like Gaza" and the profitability of conflict, while Donald Trump announces new "Trump-class" US battleships amidst surreal US political events like AmericaFest.
The Bondi attack draws calls for a unified political response and reveals missed red flags that prevented worse carnage, as a deadly year on Australian roads continues and MP family travel perks face curtailment due to public outrage.
Optimistic Boxing Day sales forecasts anticipate shoppers splurging, a Christmas bonus sees Australian shares reach a six-week high, and the RBA outlines conditions necessary to avert interest rate hikes in 2026.
The US economy accelerates in the third quarter despite fading momentum, and a new weight loss pill receives approval, expanding the market for obesity treatments.