Major Volvo software update coming for 2.5 millions cars globally, 33,000 in Australia
Volvo has announced its biggest ever over-the-air (OTA) software update with the global rollout of its new user…
Mideast oil crisis revives stagflation spectre, haunting China’s deflation battle
Rising energy costs driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions may provide some relief to China’s years-long struggle with…
How smart retirees make their savings go twice as far
What if your retirement savings could work twice as hard? What if $500,000 could feel like $1 million?…
Navigating the great small business ownership transition
At a glance A once-in-a-generation wave of ownership transitions is imminent. By 2035, about six million small and…
Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
Aldi lunchbox snack Bubble Bars recalled nationally after black rubber found in rice crispy treats
Rice crispy bars sold nationally at Aldi have been urgently recalled. The Hillcrest Bubble Bars were found to…
China’s Two Sessions: what are the meetings and why do they matter? | China
China’s annual Two Sessions meetings begin this week, with thousands of political and community delegates descending on Beijing…
Gender equality is improving in the EU, but the pension gap persists
By James Thomas & video by Maud Zaba Published on 04/03/2026 – 10:30 GMT+1•Updated 12:35 Despite significant progress in women’s representation…
Call for Applications: Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech
The Borno State Government has empowered 2,970 young people who completed intensive vocational training across the state, distributing…
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Petrol prices surge across Australia, long queues at fuel stations amid Middle East war
Petrol retailers across the nation are being accused of “unconscionable” behaviour by preying on people’s anxieties as fuel…
It’s ISA time – but would your money work harder in a SIPP? I asked ChatGPT…
Image source: Getty Images ISA season is in full swing with the deadline fast approaching on 5 April.…