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RBA Expected to Lift Rates as Oil Surge and Government Spending Fuel Inflation Debate
Australia’s Reserve Bank is forecast to raise official interest rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting, with major banks pointing to surging oil prices and entrenched inflationary pressures as the primary drivers.
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Republican Senate hopefuls oppose Iran conflict in tight Michigan and Iowa races
Two Trump-endorsed Republican Senate candidates—Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa—have called for an end to the war in Iran as they battle close races ahead of November elections. They have framed their anti-war stance as a cost-of-living issue, arguing that ending the conflict would lower energy and grocery prices for families. This…
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Harrelson witnessed McConaughey’s outrageous bathroom hug for grieving Kimmel
During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” host Kimmel shared a humorous anecdote from the recent Emmy Awards about an unconventional moment of emotional support involving himself, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. The story became significant because it touched upon genuine grief—Kimmel had become upset whilst watching an In Memoriam tribute to Cleto Escobedo III,…
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Unofficial Rolex watches become a costly badge of access for Trump aides
A custom “White House Rolex” has reportedly become a status symbol among members of Donald Trump’s inner circle, replacing more traditional presidential pins as a visible sign of access and influence. The watches feature presidential imagery and references to Trump’s two presidencies, but they are not official Rolex products and were reportedly commissioned privately. The…
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Koch urges RBA to scrutinise government spending before raising rates
Former Sunrise host David “Kochie” Koch has urged Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock to explain how government spending may be contributing to Australia’s inflation before imposing further costs on mortgage holders. His intervention comes as major banks warn borrowers to prepare for another interest-rate rise, with markets pricing in a possible cash rate of 4.6…
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Mamdani tells Trump banned White House outlets are welcome at NYC meeting
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said all media organisations would be welcome at a planned meeting with President Donald Trump in New York. His comments came after Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, highlighting an ongoing dispute over press access and coverage. Trump defended the restrictions, arguing that some…
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Sylvester Stallone Rejected Trump’s Hollywood Ambassadorship: “It’s Impossible”
Sylvester Stallone has said he rejected Donald Trump’s proposed role as a special ambassador to Hollywood, despite being publicly announced for the position in early 2025 alongside Mel Gibson and Jon Voight. Stallone said he only learnt of the appointment while watching television and considered the role impossible because Hollywood is a decentralised, corporate industry…
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Burnham seeks US reset ahead of first meeting with Trump
Andy Burnham has adopted a more conciliatory stance towards Donald Trump ahead of their first face-to-face meeting, saying he trusts the US President and considers him an ally. This marks a shift from his earlier criticism of Trump’s politics as “poisonous”, while Burnham now describes the UK-US “Special Relationship” as stronger than ever. Their talks…