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Why is the Australian passport slipping in global power rankings?

Nine of the Top 10 passports in the world are European, according to the new Global Citizens Solutions rankings. Australia slipped to 28th this year, after peaking at 16 in 2022. Here’s why.

  • By Shivaune Field
  • Business Journalist
Erling Haaland has taken Norway to the quarter finals. Image: Getty

2026 FIFA World Cup Live Scores: Who wins it from here?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to the final eight. The Socceroos are out, Brazil and Portugal are gone, and the Golden Boot race is on a knife’s edge. Here’s everything Australian fans need to know.

  • By Samuel Hussey
  • Head of News & Life

Telstra national mobile outage hits transport, Triple Zero services

Telstra’s mobile services are unavailable for thousands of customers across Australia. The company says it’s aware of the problem and is working to fix it. Key Takeaways Crucial Quote   “The issue is impacting a number of nodes within our network that keep time across the mobile network, and when these nodes are not operating as expected, […]

  • By Daniel Van Boom
  • Business Journalist

Trump spoke with FIFA president before Folarin Balogun’s red card was suspended, report says

Trump reportedly spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino before the organization suspended a U.S. player’s red card.

  • By Zachary Folk

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The numbers behind the 2026 World Cup

Twenty-five teams—and two billionaire players—are still competing for a $713,000 trophy and $50 million in prize money. Here are more figures to know about the World Cup.

  • By Brett Knight
  • Forbes Staff

Serena Williams isn’t returning to tennis for the money

Wimbledon is offering a $4.8 million winner’s check, but it’s safe to assume money isn’t the motivation for tennis icon Serena Williams, the richest female athlete ever.

  • By Brett Knight
  • Forbes Staff

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Starmer’s resignation follows a string of electoral losses for his party and controversy over his appointment of Epstein-linked Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the U.S.

  • By Siladitya Ray
  • Forbes Staff

Trump says U.S. may impose tolls in Strait of Hormuz if peace deal fails

Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have faced significant friction this weekend as Iran said it shut down the Strait of Hormuz.

  • By Antonio Pequeño IV

11 World Cup matches where one player is worth more than the entire opposing team

The 2026 World Cup’s group stage features plenty of mismatches, including one where 26 teammates have a combined transfer value barely a tenth of a rival striker’s.

  • By Madhulika Pathak

Elon Musk-Mark Zuckerberg fight talks were ‘real’, says UFC’s Dana White

The UFC CEO said a proposed fight at Rome’s Colosseum would have cost an estimated $150 million.

  • By Zachary Folk
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