
Axel Springer has completed a £575 million acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group, ending a three‑year ownership battle that involved foreign suitors and regulatory hurdles. CEO Mathias Döpfner, who called the paper his "north star," promises to transform the historic title into the leading centre‑right, AI‑empowered digital outlet in the English‑speaking world. While staff expressed cautious optimism, concerns linger about potential editorial shifts toward more aggressive right‑wing positions. The deal underscores the enduring value of legacy newspaper brands despite industry headwinds.

The United States and Israel have entered their first fully coordinated joint war against Iran, now in its third week. While Washington frames the conflict as a response to Iran’s alleged nuclear ambitions, Israeli strikes have targeted Iranian oil infrastructure,...

Greg Jericho argues that Labor’s housing incentives are inflating Australian property values. In the December quarter, national dwelling prices jumped 2.7%, with Western Australia posting a 7.5% surge and median prices topping $1 million. The 5% first‑home‑buyer guarantee lifted prices sharply...

The United States and Israel have launched a war that has already killed more than 1,000 civilians, including children, and sparked a cascade of Iranian retaliation across the Middle East. Iran has targeted U.S. bases, civilian sites in Oman, and...