Yesterday
Inside the scramble to control cash cow OnlyFans
Owner Leonid Radvinsky’s net worth was $6.7 billion at the time of his death, which has now created an uncertain future for the porn-creation business.
This Month
Why performance reviews are hackneyed and need a makeover
The ritual of awkward once-a-year conversations often fails to provide constructive feedback.
Minerals over meat: EU farmers rail against trade deal with Australia
Agriculture lobby groups are unhappy with new duty-free access for Australian beef, sheep and sugar, but luxury carmakers want speedy passage of the FTA.
Price hikes and grounded planes: Air travel faces a ‘serious problem’
Some airlines and travellers, especially in the Middle East and Asia, are bearing the brunt of the Iran war’s pain, while others are faring much better.
Mike Lynch estate ordered to pay HP $1.7b in fraud case
The British tech tycoon was killed with his daughter when his superyacht sank. Now his estate has been denied permission to appeal a billion-dollar fraud verdict.
Farmers slam EU deal as worst for Australian agriculture
The industry has accused Canberra of locking in low export quotas for red meat, thus handing it a disadvantage against rivals such as New Zealand and Canada.
OnlyFans owner Radvinsky, who transformed online porn, dies at 43
Ukrainian-American billionaire Leonid Radvinsky bought a majority stake in the controversial streaming platform in 2018.
The world is back in the 20th century, thanks to obsessive old leaders
A Gulf war, an oil spike, a tense Europe: we are back in yesteryear despite some leaders claiming there are fundamental changes afoot.
From Newcastle to Nvidia: meet Australia’s newest data centre titan
Josh Payne counts Microsoft as his biggest customer and Jensen Huang as an investor and believer in his young company’s ambitions as a computing hyperscaler.
Accountancy’s partnership pool at risk of running dry
The pool of senior staff in leading firms, particularly in the UK, is being drained by failures to attract – and retain – top graduate talent.
Banksy’s true identity revealed in 26-year-old arrest record
The anonymous graffiti artist has produced work in locations as far afield as London, Ukraine and the West Bank, but has avoided being named.
Andrew Forrest puts his best foot forward in London
Iconic boot maker R.M. Williams is expanding in the UK market, but the brand faces a challenge to gain more than a toehold among the well-heeled set.
Why being close to the boss will (eventually) backfire
Those in the corporate world, who boast of being friends with the boss, are a protected species, allowed to get away with murder – until they aren’t.
Chef quits top-rated Noma over allegations of staff abuse
After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, considered one of the world’s most innovative, René Redzepi is leaving over claims of physical assaults.
How a ‘weirdly rushed’ decision could cost Keir Starmer his job
Labour luminary Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein continue to damage the British prime minister despite the distraction of war in the Middle East.
Harrods is still haunted by crimes of former owner Al Fayed
The famous retailer has set aside millions to compensate victims of the serial sexual abuser, but many believe the public statements of contrition are just window dressing.
Heard the one about Ricky Gervais helping to sell an Aussie’s vodka?
Spiky comedy is helping former banker Chris Fraser toast his success as his vodka brand goes from strength to strength in Britain.
Trump-Starmer spat tests the limits of special relationship
The US president says he “will remember” the lack of support for his war with Iran, in an intervention that risks cementing a collapse of the special relationship.
Can Crispin Odey convince a judge he’s a victim of regulatory crusade?
The gambit by the disgraced financier to rebuild his reputation will provide a crucial test of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s powers.
Punching, slamming, screaming: Chef’s past abuse haunts top-rated Noma
Founder René Redzepi has been accused by dozens of former employees of a range of violent punishments, for which he’s never been held to account.
February
UK prime minister in fresh turmoil after Greens’ stunning election win
Voters in Manchester have delivered an electoral earthquake in a traditional Labour stronghold, piling pressure on both Keir Starmer and populist Nigel Farage.
English Premier League to launch streaming service in global shake-up
An online platform will be available in Singapore next season and could be rolled out to other overseas markets.
An ‘insane’ new wealth tax has global investors panicking
The Dutch are facing a levy on any increase in the value of their stock, bond or crypto investments, in the latest such global tax move to spark an outcry.
World Economic Forum CEO quits after Epstein ties revealed
Borge Brende, who became president of the WEF in 2017, had three business dinners with Epstein and had also communicated with him via email and text message.
Volkswagen bids to dominate self-driving cars in fight for survival
The German carmaker plans to launch driverless taxis in Europe next year, after a Los Angeles launch with Uber.
