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Trade deals
Cars, cows and more as Australia gets closer to mega trade win
European exports including cars, trucks and appliances could all get cheaper for Australian households with the latest talk clearing the way for an official pact.
- by David Crowe
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaked confidential Treasury briefing to banker friend
The former prince, who was then Britain’s trade envoy, suggested the information might be useful “before you make your move”.
- by Poppy Wood, Neil Johnston and Isabel Oakeshott
Gold thief escapes on getaway donkey
Footage showed the robber making a night-time escape on the beast through the streets of a central Turkish city.
- by Lily Shanagher
‘Staggering’: Epstein files rock Europe, trigger criminal probe into French diplomat
He’s the latest target in a slew of inquiries into prominent figures linked to the sex offender, heightening concern about his access to political and business leaders over more than a decade.
- by David Crowe
Moment gang posing as police blow up cash van on Italian motorway
Dramatic phone footage from passing drivers showed the heist being carried out in the middle of a busy motorway.
- by Nick Squires
Analysis
Epstein fallout
Why the latest Epstein files triggered the King’s pledge to help police investigate Andrew
The documents also explain why Prince William and Princess Catherine felt the need to make a public statement about their concern for victims.
- by David Crowe
Ministers back Starmer after rebels call for leader to quit over Mandelson
The British PM is fighting a Labour rebellion after the head of the party’s Scottish wing called on him to stand down, sharply escalating the pressure for new leadership.
- by David Crowe
Starmer should resign as well, MPs demand, as key aide quits
Despite the departure of his chief of staff, some Labour backbenchers are still calling for the embattled PM to go too over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson Britain’s US ambassador.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
World politics
‘Despicable’ attack on Trump signals a shift in Europe
A dispute in Poland is emerging as a key test of Europe’s willingness to speak out against its NATO ally.
- by David Crowe
Zelensky says US is readying huge economic deals with Russia
Ukraine’s leader also says Washington has proposed a deadline for bringing the war in Ukraine to an end “by June”.
- by David L. Stern and Kostiantyn Khudov
‘Wicked Witch of the West’: Late Queen’s image on new Australian coins shocks UK
The commemorative coins that depict Elizabeth II later in life have not been well received the UK, drawing comparisons to Mrs Doubtfire.
- by Alice Lilley