Alex Blair

3 days ago | news.com.au | Alex Blair

The fireworks in Jeddah weren’t just in the sky after this morning’s tense Grand Prix in the Middle East. Oscar Piastri clinched his third win of the season and the lead of the world championship, thanks to a penalty from the stewards slapped on Max Verstappen that put a handy gap between the pair. The Dutchman’s stellar weekend took a turn in the opening corner when he ran off the track, accusing Piastri of giving him “no room” as the Aussie darted for an early overtake.

6 days ago | news.com.au | Alex Blair

As millions of businesses cop the heat of the US tariff war, Chinese manufacturers are pushing back against the gratuitous world of consumerism from which Western brands benefit greatly. Chinese social media has exploded this week with a flurry of videos from factory workers and retailers accusing luxury brands in Europe and the US of selling their products with “Made in US” or “Made in Italy” stamps.

6 days ago | news.com.au | Alex Blair

Journalist Douglas Murray has fired another shot after a viral podcast episode saw him confront Joe Rogan on-air over his supposed choice of guests. The conservative culture critic took to the pages of The New York Post, where he is a regular contributor, with a blistering postscript to his recent sparring match, which saw him at times forced to fend off both Rogan and comedian Dave Smith as they discussed the touchy topic of “experts”.

1 week ago | news.com.au | Alex Blair

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have squared off in a tense debate held at the ABC’s Parramatta studio, discussing a wide range of topics from housing affordability to the country’s dilemma with foreign superpowers US and China. The Prime Minister and his opponent were grilled on the current pressures Australia is being put under following US President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.

1 week ago | news.com.au | Alex Blair

Elon Musk’s vision of a future teetering on the brink of collapse has long fuelled his personal crusade to populate the planet with “high intelligence” offspring, it has been reported. But behind the curtain of his self-styled mission lies an alleged web of secrecy, legal manoeuvring, and financial coercion, particularly when it comes to the mothers of his children.