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Jeff Bezos' investigator thinks Saudi Arabia hacked his cell phone — here's how it could have happened

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' personal security consultant Gavin de Becker believes Saudi Arabia had access to Bezos' phone, according to an op-ed published by de Becker on Saturday in The Daily Beast.

The Australian dollar has jumped out of the blocks to start the new trading week

The Australian dollar has jumped out of the blocks in early trade on Monday, supported by stronger-than-expected Chinese economic data released over the weekend.

Lion has snapped up trendy UK craft beer maker Magic Rock

Australasian food and beverage giant Lion has added another craft beer brand to its portfolio after acquiring Magic Rock, an eight-year-old brewer from the British town of Huddersfield.

Iron ore prices surge on renewed uncertainty over Brazilian and Australian supply

Iron ore spot markets rose strongly across the board on Friday. Uncertainty over supply disruptions in Brazil and Australia, along with firmer steel prices, likely explain the size of the gains recorded during the session.

Joe Biden responds to allegation of 'awkward' kiss and inappropriate touching: 'not once — never — did I believe I acted inappropriately'

Former Vice President Joe Biden responded to a former Nevada politician's account of an incident that made her uncomfortable, saying he believes he never acted inappropriately.

US reportedly cutting off aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras after Trump claims countries 'set up' migrant caravans

The US State Department is cutting funding to three South American countries - El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala - reports CNN. The move comes two months after President Trump threatened to cut funding to the three countries.

Elton John has backed George Clooney's call to boycott some of the world's most luxurious hotels over Brunei's new laws that make gay sex punishable by death

Elton John has backed George Clooney's call for people to boycott a string of the world's most luxurious hotels following Brunei's new laws over gay sex.

Your AirPods are probably disgusting — here's how to clean them

If you wear your Apple AirPods on a regular basis, chances are they're long overdue for a cleaning. You can clean your AirPods using rubbing alcohol and some household items as long as you're careful.

From a $100 Swatch to a $20,000 Rolex, these are the watches worn by the most powerful people in business and finance

For many in the worlds of business and finance, the watch is the ultimate status symbol. But what do the world's most powerful financiers, central bankers, and CEOs wear on their wrists?

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10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

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Australian household wealth hit by plunging stocks and weaker property prices

A negative wealth effect has likely contributed to weakness in Australian household spending, contributing the broader economic slowdown seen in the second half of last year.

How Australia's top secret cyber agency helped defeat Islamic State

The demise of Islamic State was hastened by the quick fingers of Australian cybersecurity professionals. In a rare public address, the head of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Mike Burgess declassified details about the operation against so-called Islamic State, known as Daesh, for the Australian public.

Iron ore prices slip again

The benchmark spot price has now fallen for four consecutive sessions. Brazilian miner slashed its iron ore sales forecasts for this year, reflecting disruptions to facilities it operates following a deadly mining disaster in late January.

The Australian dollar is struggling to find traction

The Australian dollar drifted lower in quiet trade on Thursday. Continued dramas over Brexit saw the British pound plunge again. Those dramas look set to continue on Friday.

Workers vs. Chemist Warehouse: The successful fight for more money and better working conditions

Workers at Chemist Warehouse will receive an immediate 8.75 per cent pay rise and over four years their salaries will increase by 18.75 per cent. The agreement follows two weeks of strikes at Chemist Warehouse in Victoria and Queensland that have left stores with with empty shelves.

Hundreds of people are stranded and freaking out after Wow Air collapsed

The Icelandic budget airline Wow Air abruptly ceased operations on Thursday. The carrier canceled all flights, stranding hundreds of passengers.

The Mueller report is reportedly over 300 pages long, and could answer key questions about Trump associates' contacts with Russia

The news suggests that Mueller's report includes details that go far beyond those included in the cursory summary Attorney General William Barr sent to Congress.

How much Huawei's P30 and P30 Pro will cost in Australia

Pre-Orders for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in Australia are open from today, with the device going on sale 16 April. Outright, the P30 costs $1,099 and the P30 Pro $1,599.

Leaked emails reveal Facebook's intense internal discussion over Alex Jones' 'anti-Semitic' post on Instagram

Business Insider has seen a lengthy Facebook email chain in which executives discuss Alex Jones' future on Instagram and removing an inflammatory post.

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