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- EU should ban proof-of-work crypto mining, regulator says https://www.afr.com/world/europe/eu-should-ban-energy-intensive-mode-of-crypto-mining-regulator-says-20220119-p59plk 111 comments
- How Satya Nadella is taking on Apple and Amazon http://www.afr.com/technology/technology-companies/microsoft/how-satya-nadella-is-making-microsoft-cool-again-and-taking-on-apple-and-amazon-20161118-gssfb1 50 comments
- Netanyahu lobbied EU to pressure Egypt into accepting Gaza refugees https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-lobbied-eu-to-pressure-egypt-into-accepting-gaza-refugees-20231031-p5egfs 13 comments europe
- The big spending that could keep the US out of recession. The doomsayers were wrong with dire predictions late last year – and they could be off the mark this time, too. Three government policies have catalysed a tsunami of corporate spending. Real manufacturing construction spending has doubled, https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/the-big-spending-that-could-keep-the-us-out-of-recession-20231023-p5ee8p 5 comments economy
- Hedge funds seen targeting Deutsche Bank in ‘irrational’ slide https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/hedge-funds-seen-targeting-deutsche-bank-in-irrational-slide-20230325-p5cv5o 2 comments wallstreetbets
- Military chiefs to hold talks on basing UK nuclear submarines in Perth https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/military-chiefs-to-hold-talks-on-basing-uk-nuclear-submarines-in-perth-20220720-p5b36w 11 comments worldnews
- Germany faces deepening energy crisis as Russia shuts off gas https://www.afr.com/world/europe/germany-faces-deepening-energy-crisis-as-russia-shuts-off-gas-20220704-p5aysi 29 comments europe
- China shelves regional Pacific Islands deal https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/labor-s-employment-summit-must-fix-nightmarish-red-tape-20220530-p5apgt?post=p53rc0 4 comments worldnews
- Zelensky hammers NATO https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/russia-s-siege-of-mariupol-a-grim-sign-of-other-cities-20220305-p5a1zl 140 comments worldnews
- New world order: Russia and China’s plans take shape https://www.afr.com/world/europe/russia-and-china-s-plans-for-a-new-world-order-20220124-p59qro 181 comments worldnews
- Removing the legal ambiguities around blockchain technology to weed out dodgy operators is the task facing the Australian Treasurer’s payment system shake-up. https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/frydenberg-s-crypto-company-challenge-20220103-p59lkg 7 comments cryptocurrency
- Zero taxes, golf and beach houses create a crypto island paradise https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/zero-taxes-golf-and-beach-houses-create-a-crypto-island-paradise-20211227-p59k9y 12 comments cryptocurrency
- Rage across Europe as COVID-19 rules trigger riots https://www.afr.com/world/europe/rage-across-europe-as-covid-19-rules-trigger-riots-20211122-p59av5 153 comments worldnews
- Subs snub won’t sink Australia-EU trade deal, Brussels says https://www.afr.com/world/europe/subs-snub-won-t-sink-australia-eu-trade-deal-brussels-says-20210916-p58sfs 59 comments europe
- ‘Full speed ahead’: $4b lithium merger to boost supply https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/full-speed-ahead-4b-lithium-merger-to-boost-supply-20210419-p57kd2 16 comments business
- Fake ‘Voltswagen’ statement could land VW in trouble with regulators https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/fake-voltswagen-statement-could-land-vw-in-trouble-with-regulators-20210331-p57fku 7 comments nottheonion
- A European dies every 17 seconds from coronavirus, WHO says https://www.afr.com/world/europe/a-european-dies-every-17-seconds-from-coronavirus-who-says-20201120-p56gaj 39 comments worldnews
- China's social media warfare database lists key Australians https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/china-s-social-media-warfare-database-lists-key-australians-20200910-p55u95 7 comments worldnews
- 77% reduction in incidence of dengue fever in Yogyakarta RCT run by the World Mosquito Program https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/health-and-wellness/australian-research-takes-aim-at-dengue-another-killer-virus-20200825-p55p3a 4 comments science
- Trump ends Hong Kong's special status with US to punish China https://www.afr.com/world/asia/trump-ends-hong-kong-s-special-status-with-us-to-punish-china-20200715-p55c43 11 comments worldnews
- Warning on "gas bubble" as LNG hits skids https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/warning-on-gas-bubble-as-lng-hits-skids-20200706-p559ca 30 comments energy
- EU floats plan for €100bn ($164bn) sovereign wealth fund to counter American and Chinese tech giants https://www.afr.com/world/europe/eu-floats-plan-for-164b-sovereign-wealth-fund-20190823-p52k4q 40 comments worldnews
- Australia to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel https://www.afr.com/news/politics/australia-to-recognise-jerusalem-as-the-capital-of-israel-20181212-h190nr 108 comments worldnews
- Australia to seek European and American allies to help with a mass diplomatic retaliation against Russia over MH17 atrocity http://www.afr.com/news/australia-to-seek-diplomatic-backup-against-russia-over-mh17-atrocity-20180527-h10lkz 4228 comments worldnews
- Australia's Defence Department bans Chinese app WeChat http://www.afr.com/technology/apps/business/australias-defence-department-bans-chinese-app-wechat-20180310-h0xay8 5 comments technology
- Microsoft miracle: How Satya Nadella revived tech giant in just three years http://www.afr.com/brand/boss/how-satya-nadella-revived-microsoft-in-just-three-years-20161220-gtf1i7 34 comments microsoft
- Australia 'slaughtered' without Beijing links under Trump, Huang Xiangmo Warns http://www.afr.com/news/australia-slaughtered-without-beijing-links-under-trump-huang-xiangmo-warns-20161212-gt8znm 12 comments worldnews
- Ex-Reddit CEO Ellen Pao's "Project Include" will cut ties with tech incubator Y Combinator. The reason: Donald Trump supporter Peter Thiel is a part-time partner at Y Combinator http://www.afr.com/technology/peter-thiels-support-for-donald-trump-is-now-killing-deals-in-silicon-valley-20161024-gs9oht 3 comments technology
- 'Trump TV' threatens Rupert Murdoch's Fox News http://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/trump-tv-threatens-rupert-murdochs-fox-news-20161017-gs4h44 18 comments politics
- China's secret Bitcoin mine http://www.afr.com/technology/lisa-kangding-story-20160706-gpzx7e 9 comments btc
- Australian Insurance Company says natural catastrophes caused by climate change costing it $2 million per day http://www.afr.com/business/insurance/suncorp-profit-hit-by-natural-disaster-claims-20160209-gmpow0 8 comments worldnews
- Obama not happy Darwin, Australia leased their port to the Chinese for 99 years without consulting him. http://www.afr.com/news/politics/let-us-know-next-time-how-obama-chided-turnbull-over-darwin-port-sale-20151118-gl1qkg 52 comments worldnews
- China bans Xinjiang mosques from broadcasting calls to prayer, jails some Uighurs for Muslim religious practices http://www.afr.com/news/world/asia/turkic-muslim-uighurs-in-chinas-xinjiang-fear-oppression-assimilation-20160102-glyb6z 267 comments worldnews
- Australia ranks second-best in the world for quality of life, UN study says http://www.afr.com/news/economy/australia-ranks-secondbest-in-the-world-for-quality-of-life-un-study-says-20151217-glqi0l 31 comments worldnews
- China hawk recommends shooting down Australian aircraft over South China Sea http://www.afr.com/news/world/asia/china-hawk-recommends-shooting-down-australian-aircraft-over-south-china-sea-20150604-ghh6gs 7 comments worldnews
- Australia alone with Saudi Arabia on climate change http://www.afr.com/p/national/eu_says_australia_alone_with_saudis_5klyfteb3wp5mjyuznxvli 55 comments worldnews
- Australian government to advocate for the end of universal healthcare http://www.afr.com/p/national/end_universal_healthcare_audit_says_zrc6gh6vmxqx2ybwlb7gsj?nomobileredirect 222 comments worldnews
- Former Nokia design guru urges Apple to end cable chaos http://www.afr.com/p/technology/nokia_design_guru_urges_apple_to_gUAUu5zOQJPmRuA058BnbN 6 comments hardware
- US may supply Syrian rebels arms via Pentagon http://www.afr.com/p/world/us_may_supply_syrian_rebels_arms_einizeavf6jwpfqmxoltmp 4 comments politics
- Lenovo PC's Banned for use by NSA due to Chinese backdoor hack http://www.afr.com/p/technology/spy_agencies_ban_lenovo_pcs_on_security_hvgckthp4bia4ulcpqc7sl 74 comments netsec