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France hosted meetings between US and European officials in Paris

Russia Says Ukraine Energy Truce Over, US Mulls Peace Talks Exit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington needed to figure out soon whether a ceasefire was "doable in the short term". "Because if it's not, then I think we're just going to move on," he said, Russia kept up strikes, firing at least six missiles and dozens of drones at Ukraine.

Australians Face AU$98 Million In Holiday Surcharges Over April's Long Weekends: Report
Businesses are adding high surcharges to help recover rising wage costs. The extra spending estimate comes from ABS retail data, showing Aussies spend around AU$5.3 billion at cafes, restaurants, and takeaways, with an average 15% surcharge.
HESTA Super Freeze To Affect Over 1 Million Australians Until June
HESTA is transferring its member account services to a new platform managed by GROW Inc., prompting what it describes as a necessary suspension of services.
Trump Says US 'Talking' To China On Tariffs
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States was in talks with China on tariffs, adding that he was confident the world's largest economies could make a deal to end a bitter trade war.

Tokyo Leads Gains In Most Asian Markets On Trade Deal Hopes

Tokyo led most Asian markets higher Friday on optimism about a Japan-US trade deal as investors keep tabs on countries' tariff talks with the White House.

WAR IN UKRAINE

The war has disproportionately affected Ukraine's seniors

As War Grinds On, Ukraine's Seniors Suffer

Like thousands of senior citizens in Ukraine, Zinaida Gyrenko was spending the sunset years of her life in a shelter, her retirement upended by Russia's invasion.

Economy in Focus

World Economy Likely To Avoid Recession Despite Tariffs: IMF Chief
The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.
China Tells Trump To 'Stop Threatening And Blackmailing'
China's Economy Likely Grew 5.1% In Q1 On Export Surge: AFP Poll

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Easter Weekend Store Closures: What's Open And Closed Across Australia?
Woolworths has confirmed that most of its stores across Australia will shut on Good Friday. Coles supermarkets will be closed across the country on Good Friday. Kmart and Target will also shut all their stores nationwide for the day. Bunnings, Aldi, and all Westfield shopping centres will be closed on Good Friday as well.

Google Has Illegal Monopoly In Ad Tech, US Judge Rules

A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal blow that could rattle the tech giant's revenue engine.