ASX tipped to open higher Melissa Yeo, David Rogers Local stocks look set for a positive start, even as world markets wobbled on geopolitical tensions and trade talk doubts.

Be-your-own-boss boom is here Bernard Salt Australians want to be their own boss and that includes everyone from hipster millennials to baby-boomers.

Morgan cuts down ‘Chainsaw’ RICHARD GLUYAS In David Morgan’s new biography, the former Westpac CEO savagely criticises the late, controversial Al Dunlap.

Solitary cell for new prisoner Pell TESSA AKERMAN Cardinal Pell has spent his first night alone in jail, ­starting what could be a long prison term for “callous, brazen” child sex abuse

‘Unleash the beast’ Glenda Korporaal Donald Trump calls on King Jong-un to unleash­ his country’s “awesome potential” by agreeing to rid itself of nuclear weapons.

Blistering but no silver bullet Cameron Stewart Michael Cohen’s public attack on Donald Trump will damage him, but doesn’t contain the silver bullet Democrats had hoped for.

Trump a ‘racist, conman, cheat’ Cameron Stewart In explosive public testimony before a House committee Michael Cohen accused Donald Trump of a series of criminal acts in office.

Down the crooks’ lift to new hell John Ferguson George Pell’s prison hell started just metres from where he sat. There are bad days and then there was his last day of freedom.

Maxwell magic seals series Glenn Maxwell smashes 113 not out off just 55 balls as Australia secures a famous T20 series victory over India.

Mystery over ambassador’s recall DENNIS SHANAHAN, PRIMROSE RIORDAN The Italian ambassador to Australia is “recalled” to Rome in mysterious circumstances involving a Defence deal.

Strong strategies for appeal CHRIS MERRITT If George Pell’s silence at trial put him at a disadvantage, that will not be the case this time.

Macron concerned over UK's Brexit delay Michel Rose and William James French President Emmanuel Macron has cast doubt over whether Britain will be able to delay its scheduled exit from the EU

‘I still hope for truth, justice’ Frank Brennan I was surprised by the verdict against George Pell. Many of the details the complainant gave were improbable, if not impossible.

Cohen apologises for lying to Melania President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has said sorry to Melania Trump about allegedly paying off porn actress Stormy Daniels on behalf of her husband.

Italy's Venice to charge admission fees Riccardo Bastianello Visiting the Italian city of Venice will cost a few extra euros a day for anyone who is not intending to stay overnight.

Vatican to open its own Pell investigation Philip Pullella The Vatican's doctrinal department has opened an investigation of George Pell and could dismiss the cardinal from the priesthood if it also finds him guilty.

Rio train collision injures nine people Two commuter trains have collided just north of downtown Rio de Janeiro, injuring nine people, including the train's driver.