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The euro is heading towards a fifth consecutive weekly fall, although the selling pressure against the currency has begun to ease. The move leaves the euro on course to extend its run of weekly declines, with the latest trading indicating a slowdown in the pace of selling.

Jessica Chastain’s horror film Other Mommy reportedly has a post-credits scene, meaning cinema-goers are being advised to remain in their seats after the main feature ends. The film centres on eight-year-old Bela, played by Arabella Olivia Clark, who encounters an entity that looks and sounds like her mother. Chastain plays both Bela’s mother and the mysterious creature. What happens after the credits in Other Mommy? Spoiler warning: a scene is said to appear at the very end of the credits. It features Other Mommy looking directly into the camera before saying: “shhh”. Other Mommy is based on Incidents Around the…

Rahm Emanuel has said he will wait until after the 2026 midterm elections before deciding whether to launch a 2028 presidential campaign, while Chicago mayoral candidate John Kelly has vowed to challenge Amtrak’s proposed rail facility in Bridgeport. The former Chicago mayor and US ambassador to Japan discussed his political future in an interview with FOX Chicago, saying any decision on a White House bid would depend on his assessment of the country’s direction and the strength of the case he could make to voters. Emanuel has increasingly been testing the prospect of a Democratic campaign, but has not formally…

The Australian Taxation Office’s credit card payment ban has been delayed after the federal government agreed to fund a year-long transition period following intense opposition from small businesses and politicians. The ban had been due to take effect on November 30. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will provide additional money to the ATO, although the government is not expected to cover the full $200 million in fees the agency said would otherwise fall on taxpayers. The decision followed criticism that ending credit card payments would make it harder for small businesses to manage their cash flow. Opposition parties and some Labor MPs…

Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed refused repeatedly to say whether Iran or Israel posed the greater threat to the United States during a bitter Michigan Senate debate with Republican Mike Rogers. Asked by the moderator to choose between the two countries, Mr El-Sayed dismissed the question as a “ridiculous hypothetical”, arguing that both had proved “dangerous in their own way”. He also described the question as “dumb”. The exchange was one of several fierce clashes during the candidates’ first debate in the race to succeed outgoing Senator Gary Peters. Frequent interruptions prompted the moderator to remark that he would “like…

Japan is rebooting a DOGE-style spending review as it searches for funds to support pledges made by Takaichi. The move places the review at the centre of efforts to identify money for the commitments, although no further details of the spending plans or the sums involved were provided.

Madonna did not buy Angelina Jolie’s former Los Angeles mansion, despite reports linking the singer to the $24.75 million property, the actress’s estate agent has said. Ernie Carswell, who co-listed Jolie’s historic Cecil B DeMille estate, said during an episode of “Real Talk” that Madonna was not the buyer. He did not disclose who had purchased the home. The mansion was sold on September 24 after being advertised for almost $30 million. The buyer’s identity had not been revealed. Reports later claimed Madonna had acquired the property, citing coverage from The Real Deal and Robb Report. Carswell has rejected that…

Hurricane Isaias is threatening Georgia with strong winds, heavy rain and flash flooding as it moves towards the northern Gulf Coast, prompting a state of emergency across all 159 counties. Governor Brian Kemp issued the emergency declaration on Thursday, 8 October, and ordered the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to activate the state operations centre from Friday afternoon. He urged residents to prepare for severe weather from Friday night into Saturday. Forecasters expect Isaias to make landfall along the Gulf Coast on Friday evening before weakening as it moves inland across Mississippi and Alabama. Its effects are expected…

Powderfinger have confirmed a reunion and their first Australian tour in 16 years, delighting fans who had been following a series of cryptic teasers across the country. Frontman Bernard Fanning announced the plans in a video released on Friday morning, saying the band intended to “do some shows all around Australia from September next year”. Lead guitarist Darren Middleton told fans they were “going to build something pretty special” for them. The announcement followed a week of clues appearing in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, including billboards featuring Powderfinger’s distinctive letters, symbols and numbers graphic. The campaign was also linked to…

Window cleaners have been rescued from the 15th floor of a London skyscraper, after an emergency response by the city’s services. Details on the circumstances of the rescue, the timing and the condition of those involved are not provided in the available material. The information available does not offer further confirmation of injuries, investigation or follow-up beyond the rescue itself.