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Brazil’s debt profile has worsened after the share of its borrowing linked to floating interest rates reached a fresh high. The development increases the proportion of Brazil’s debt exposed to movements in interest rates, although no further details were provided.

Jake Foy and Nicolas La Traverse have marked their first wedding anniversary by reflecting on their marriage, creative partnership and plans for the year ahead. The couple married on September 27 in Montreal, Quebec, in front of 100 friends and family members. They now live in Los Angeles with their dog, Daisy. Foy, 35, is set to lead Hallmark Channel’s upcoming Christmas film Who’s Coming for Christmas?, which will premiere on October 30 as part of the broadcaster’s Countdown to Christmas season. He will also appear in the Netflix holiday release Guarding Stars, alongside Leighton Meester, Jared Padalecki and Andie…

Thousands of bottles of a blood pressure medicine have been recalled across the United States after failing testing by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Inventia Healthcare Limited, based in India, has withdrawn 13,567 bottles of its 25mg chlorthalidone tablets. The medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and the recalled bottles contain 100 tablets each. The affected batch is marked RISA24002 and carries an expiry date of April 2027. The FDA said the tablets failed dissolution specifications, meaning they may not break down properly after being taken and could affect how the active ingredient is released. The recall…

Australian politicians from Labor, One Nation and the independent “teal” crossbench have joined Jewish community leaders in calling for stronger hate speech laws after Melbourne preacher Abu Ahmad urged followers to “take up arms” against Christians and Jews. Allegra Spender, the independent MP for Wentworth, said the remarks demonstrated the need for nationally consistent laws. Her electorate includes Bondi Beach, where Australia’s worst terror attack took place. “I hope the royal commission will make recommendations relating to this, but regardless, I will continue the push and urge all politicians who express sincere concern about hate preachers to back stronger protections,”…

Mesabi Metallics is to build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, Donald Trump has announced, in a project the White House says would be the largest of its kind in US history. The Minnesota-based company expects the plant to begin operating in 2030, producing at least 7.5 million tons of steel a year and creating 1,750 permanent jobs, according to the administration. “Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Mesabi Metallics will be building the largest steel plant in American history in the great state of Iowa,” Mr Trump said at the White House. The announcement was made in the…

A £6 billion contract to build three floating docks for the nuclear deterrent at HM Naval Base Clyde will be kept in the UK, the Government has announced, in a move expected to support thousands of jobs. The docks for Faslane on the Clyde could provide a major opportunity for the Methil shipyard in Fife, which is owned by Spanish state-owned firm Navantia. However, the final location will be decided through a formal procurement process. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting told the Labour conference in Liverpool that the Ministry of Defence would be central to the Government’s plans to reindustrialise Britain.…

Teresa Giudice has spoken publicly about her daughter Milania’s mental health crisis, saying the 20-year-old has suffered “significant psychological trauma” and asking the public to give her space to recover. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, Giudice said the wellbeing of her children was her foremost concern. She described the past few months as “incredibly difficult” for the family. Giudice said Milania had experienced “tremendous heartbreak and significant psychological trauma” after losing two of her best friends. She added that the family was ensuring her daughter was surrounded by “love, family, support, and the care she needs”.…

An Isanti man has been charged with allegedly kidnapping a woman at gunpoint from a dental clinic in Roseville, Minnesota, holding her captive for about eight hours and sexually assaulting her before abandoning her in St Paul. Pao Yang, 41, faces two counts of kidnapping, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, aggravated robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon. He was arrested on Friday, September 25, and is being held at the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Centre. The alleged attack happened at about 5pm on Wednesday, September 23, near the junction of County Road C and East Snelling Service…

Australian mortgage holders could face hundreds of dollars in additional monthly repayments if the Reserve Bank raises interest rates for a fourth time this year, with the cash rate expected to reach a 15-year high. A further 25-basis-point increase would add about $91 a month to repayments on a typical $600,000 home loan, according to Sally Tindall, data insights director at Canstar. “The true pain is in the cumulative impact,” Ms Tindall said. She said four increases over the year would leave the borrower paying an extra $364 a month compared with the start of 2026. Interest rate rise would…

Manchester City’s leadership has said that the club’s fight against the Premier League could take years to conclude, Sky News understands. The remark frames the dispute as a lengthy process rather than a swift resolution, underscoring the protracted nature of the case ahead. The information comes with no additional details in the material provided, and Sky News remains the source of the understanding.