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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.

Michael Wynn Jones, the husband of television cook Delia Smith and a former majority shareholder of Norwich City, has died aged 85. Norwich announced that Wynn Jones died peacefully at home on Monday morning. He and Smith had held a majority stake in the club for 28 years. “Everyone at Norwich City is deeply saddened by the passing of our honorary life president, Michael Wynn Jones,” the club said. “Michael died peacefully at home on Monday morning, aged 85. He will be greatly missed.” Wynn Jones and Smith stepped back from the Norwich board last year after agreeing a deal…

A Senate report says Tether’s USDT has helped fund Iran, placing the cryptocurrency at the centre of concerns raised in the document. The claim is contained in the report and no further details are provided.

Olivia Jade Giannulli has marked her 27th birthday with a collection of beach and bikini photographs from Southern California. The model and influencer reached the milestone on Monday. While her plans for the day were not disclosed, the images highlight her apparent enjoyment of the water and a selection of swimwear looks. Giannulli has also addressed the college admissions scandal that brought her unwanted attention, recently appearing in an advertising campaign that referred to the incident. The campaign included a topless pose, as she presented a confident image while acknowledging an episode from her past. Giannulli’s birthday photographs continue that…

An Israeli comedian and social media personality whose X bio describes him as a member of the country’s Office of Digital Defence has faced a backlash after posting a joke about activating pagers in Ireland following Israel’s 3-0 Nations League defeat. The fixture, played at a neutral venue in Debrecen, Hungary, had already been overshadowed by political tension. After Ireland’s convincing victory, the account posted: “Come on, it’s time to activate the pagers we scattered in Ireland.” The remark prompted condemnation from football supporters, journalists and other social media users, many of whom believed the account belonged to an actual…

A person has been found dead near the Alma Mater statue on the University of Illinois Urbana campus, prompting a police investigation. Officers were called to the area of Green and Wright streets in Urbana at about 6.42am on Monday, the University of Illinois Police Department said. The identity of the person has not been released, and authorities have not said how they died or whether foul play is suspected. Police said their preliminary investigation indicated there was no ongoing threat to the campus community. The investigation remains under way. Further information will be released once it has been confirmed,…

Mortgage holders face higher borrowing costs if the Reserve Bank raises interest rates as expected, with borrowers set to be hundreds of dollars worse off. The increase would push borrowing costs to a new high for a generation of mortgage holders. Borrowers are therefore braced for another rise in the cost of servicing their loans if the anticipated interest-rate hike goes ahead.

The Manchester City boss has warned that the Premier League case against the club could take years to conclude, Sky News understands. The report highlights the potential length of the proceedings, though the raw material provides no additional specifics about the case. The article is based solely on the Sky News understanding cited and does not include further statements from City or other parties in this material.

Massive waves and coastal flooding are continuing to hit parts of the US East Coast after a powerful nor’easter swept through New England over the weekend. Flooding was reported in areas of New England as the storm brought severe weather to the region, while large waves continued to batter the coastline. Tom Hanson is reporting on the latest conditions and the continuing impact of the storm.