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Bitcoin closes in on $US100,000 as billions pile into ETFs

Observers are optimistic the world’s largest cryptocurrency can once again hit six figures, but it will need a catalyst.

Silver leaves gold in the dust as buyers flock to bullion, ETFS

Self-managed super funds and retail punters have been racing to buy the other popular precious metal, helping it to crack a fresh peak above $US93 an ounce.

Gun buyback scheme: Queensland government considers response to federal joint funding proposal

The Queensland government has been briefed on the cost to run a gun buyback scheme but is expected to oppose a joint-funding arrangement.

Iran protests: Prince Reza Pahlavi outlines vision for a free Iran as Trump shows doubts he has support

Donald Trump has said opposition figure Reza Pahlavi “seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether he has enough support.

Adelaide Writers’ Week: Festival backflips on Randa Abdel-Fattah axing, reinstates writer for 2027 event

Festival organisers apologised to Randa Abdel-Fattah and invited her to next year’s event on the same day that Thomas Friedman revealed he was dumped in 2024.

Sydney Airport delays: Staff shortage causes flight cancellations and disruptions for Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin

Dozens of flights have been cancelled and many more delayed by up to two hours in the worst disruption at the country’s busiest airport since the pandemic.

Do hate speech laws address online challenges, radicalisation?

Whether it’s a Labor or Coalition bill that become law, our politicians are fighting a 21st century problem with a 20th century solution.

Renee Good fatal shooting: Joe Rogan, MAGA diehards rail against ‘Gestapo’ ice

The influencer’s critique reflects a broader outrage among even some Donald Trump supporters over ICE’s hardline tactics, including the wearing of masks.

Davos 2026: Trump to headline World Economic Forum as trade war fears deepen

Ahead of the World Economic Forum, business and political leaders fear geo-economic confrontation will be the biggest crisis the world faces this year.

Social media ban will not be policed, enforced by schools

The onus is on tech giants, not teachers, to prevent under-16s holding social media accounts, say school principals.