Geoeconomic conflicts, extreme weather threaten global stability: WEFBY KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026 12:22PMGeoeconomic confrontation is the "most severe risk" that will herald a new phase of volatility over the next two years, while climate change will be the biggest threat over the long term, a report from the World Economic Forum finds. Related News |
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For Hugh Killen, several life lessons came from spending time on pastoral properties stretching across northern New South Wales and South-West Queensland.






