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Norway struck oil in the 1960s. Now, almost a quarter of its national budget is funded through its sovereign wealth fund. How does Australia compare with taxing its resources? Source link

Zohran Mamdani, who looks set to become the Big Apple’s first Muslim mayor, has declared that it is “time for a new day in our politics” as voters head to the polls in America’s largest city. Source link

A Shenzhen court has sentenced five people to death for their involvement in a violent criminal gang with fraud operations in Myanmar, Chinese state media says. Source link

The world-famous footballer, who was knighted by the King during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, is widely reported to have wanted the honour for many years. Source link

The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund holds the seventh biggest stake in the electric car maker, and is so far the biggest shareholder to say how it plans to vote. Source link

The corporate regulator is threatening Australia’s nascent private lending industry with tighter regulation if it does not see a significant lift in standards.  Source link

Five companies have been handed the infamous annual award by consumer group Choice, in a bid to name and shame “dodgy products, services and companies”. Source link

Dick Cheney, who was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in US history, has died at age 84, his family has said in a statement. Source link

The showcase will feature around 200 garments, including her wedding and coronation dresses, alongside never-before-seen items.  Source link

About 2,000 radiographers, pharmacists and radiation therapists will take industrial action from Friday. Source link