How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice. Source link
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Greens to pledge £15 minimum wage in employment rights’ push
Insurgent party seeks to court voters and trade unions with promises on pay and secondary picketing Source link
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency. Source link
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis. Source link
Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate. Source link
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East. Source link
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. A new government now promises to challenge his hold on power. Source link
Big Tech’s AI payback might be coming into view
Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spending Source link
First Brands’ creditor sues BDO over car parts maker’s collapse
Hedge fund Black Diamond claims at least $70mn in damages against audit firm Source link
Chinese spy agency warns nation’s young people against dropping out
‘Foreign forces’ blamed for rising number of disaffected youths who are quitting their careers to ‘lie flat’ Source link