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Nov 24, 2025 - World

Research by Choice suggests 53% of people either regretted a purchase or had a negative experience during the sales, as other experts warn against overspending and scamsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than half (53%) of Australians have regretted a purchase or had a negative experience during Black Friday sales, a Choice survey has found.The consumer advocate warned shoppers to be wary of “unmissable” deals and other strategies that create a false sense of urgency, with businesses already rolling out early discounts before Black Friday sales officially start on 28 November.Misleading “store-wide” or “site-wide” claims, when sales actually involve exclusions.Fine print or disclaimers that seek to limit headline claims about the sale, including member-only deals or excluding a range of products.Deceptive “up to X% off” offers, with the “up to” text almost illegible and few products at maximum discount.Misleading “was/now” or “strikethrough” pricing.False urgency through inaccurate countdown timers and phrases such as “three days only” that don’t align with the true duration of the sale. Continue reading...

Nov 24, 2025 - World

President Trump said Monday he accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to visit China in April and will reciprocate by hosting the Chinese leader for a state visit later in 2026.

Nov 24, 2025 - World

Beijing's hybrid war tactics are fueling fierce blowback in Japan and the Philippines, two U.S.-allied island nations ideally suited to thwart a Chinese encirclement or blockade of Taiwan.

Nov 24, 2025 - World

Simon Wong, the Singapore High Commissioner to India, posted a series of photographs from the ceremony on X and expressed joy over being part of the celebrations.

Nov 24, 2025 - World

A US Air Force (USAF) captain has criticised the organisers of Dubai Air Show 2025 for continuing with the scheduled performances despite the tragic crash of an Indian Air Force fighter jet, the Tejas, in which Wing Commander Namansh Syal was killed.