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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
PWC Australia CEO steps down amid tax info leak scandal
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PWC Australia CEO steps down amid tax info leak scandal

It was the latest shoe to drop in a crisis that has gripped the firm for months.

Bloomberg 10 May 2023
Trump liable for sex abuse, must pay US$5 million to Carroll
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Trump liable for sex abuse, must pay US$5 million to Carroll

The jury stopped short of finding Trump liable for rape.

Bloomberg 10 May 2023
Meta ‘to remove news links in Canada’
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Meta ‘to remove news links in Canada’

The threats come as NZ prepares its own digital news law.

Daniel Dunkley 10 May 2023
How Xi Jinping plans to narrow the military gap with Amercia
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How Xi Jinping plans to narrow the military gap with Amercia

From subs to nukes, China's president is adding firepower despite a slower economy.

The Economist 10 May 2023