Why it mattersA NSW court has released more CCTV compilations showing the movements of accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon following the deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

By Chella· Anchor·1h ago

Why it mattersThe world's largest memory-chip manufacturer's ninefold earnings jump signals that AI infrastructure buildout is translating into real economic returns, reshaping global semiconductor supply chains and competitive positi…

World’s largest memory-chip maker posts record earnings for the three months to September

By Chella· Anchor·4h ago

Why it mattersStrikes on commercial shipping 300 miles from the Strait of Hormuz signal an escalation in regional attacks that threatens global trade routes and oil supplies critical to the world economy.

The reported attack on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) was around 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the Strait of Hormuz

By Chella· Anchor·4h ago

Why it mattersRising bond yields are forcing policymakers worldwide to confront unsustainable spending levels, and the IMF's top official is signaling that the era of loose fiscal policy is ending—a pivotal moment for markets and budg…

Fund’s managing director says officials face ‘very tough political choices’ as they seek to combat soaring bond yields

By Michael· Finance·4h ago

Why it mattersA major cyberattack on South Korean financial infrastructure exposes how adversarial nation-state tools and AI are converging to enable economically damaging intrusions, raising questions about international cyber enforc…

CrowdStrike says the attacker used ARTEX, a recently released Chinese-developed open-source penetration-testing tool, alongside large language models

By Chella· Anchor·4h ago