Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

'That performance would not have troubled Australia'

Shaun Wane says his England team "need to be better" despite opening their two-Test series against Samoa with a 34-18 victory - saying their performance "would not have troubled Australia".

Manufacturing activity contracts in New York region in October after surging in prior month

Empire State factory gauge slumps to negative 11.9, weaker than expected

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Dan Loeb’s Third Point says a Trump win would boost markets, drive up infrastructure spending

Third Point said it believes the Republicans will take control of both the White House and the Senate, leading to deregulation, an increase in U.S. manufacturing, and higher infrastructure spending

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?

And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins.

Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments

Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Should beginners invest in gold this November?

There are lots of good reasons for new investors to consider buying gold this November. Here's what to know.

Public Investment Fund’s desert mirage

Plus, why Topgolf is parting with its owner and HSBC‘s boss says it isn’t splitting up

World - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

Australia’s Woodside Energy to end London listing

Decision is latest hit to UK market’s status as a hub for natural resources groups

World - Financial Times - October 16

The Office Australia review – an edgeless reboot doomed for the shredder

The key challenge for the Australian version of this much-loved sitcom was to bring something new to the table. Amazingly, no one seems to have tried. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Australia weighs its future ahead of royal visit

When King Charles touches down in Australia, what kind of welcome can he expect?

Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

World - ABC News - October 17

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

King's Australia tour gives a real sense of him being back in business

Eight months after his cancer diagnosis was revealed, this royal tour is important for Charles - and the monarchy.

King and Queen greeted by light show on Australia tour

The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis.

King Charles begins Australia tour with church service

King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a six-day tour of Australia, their first since the King ascended to the throne.

King Charles III Heckled by Lidia Thorpe, an Indigenous Australian Senator

King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.

World - The New York Times - October 21

King's Australia visit ends on positive note

King Charles and Queen Camilla drew a warm reception from the crowds in Sydney's sunshine.

Warner's leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban is lifted by Cricket Australia, leaving him free to captain in domestic cricket.

3 dead after light planes collided in Australia

Three men have died after two light planes collided midair and crashed into a forested area southwest of Sydney on Saturday

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

U.S. to Deploy Missile Defense System and About 100 Troops to Israel

The Pentagon announced it would send the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and its crew as Israel considered retaliatory attacks against Iran.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 13

Pentagon will send advanced missile defense system, military personnel to Israel

The U.S. will send to Israel a missile defense system and military personnel to operate it, the Pentagon announced Sunday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin authorized the deployment of a Terminal ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

U.S. to deploy anti-missile system to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran

The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."