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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.

A Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in central Kyiv killed one person and injured three others, after the building was set ablaze. The attack formed part of a wave of intensified strikes targeting civilian and critical infrastructure. Emergency responders attended the scene as the strike hit the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in the Ukrainian capital.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said there are no risks to the Turkish financial system amid a fund crisis. The remarks from Mr Erdogan centred on reassurance over the stability of Turkey’s financial system as the crisis unfolds.

Actress Jewell Farshad has paid tribute to her former boyfriend Presley Gerber, describing the late 27-year-old as a “real-life superhero” after his death in Santa Monica. Farshad shared a photograph of Gerber at a shooting range, recalling a period when the pair trained together in tactical and stunt work. She referred to him as her “battleground partner” in an emotional post published on Sunday evening. In a follow-up message, Farshad said they met during actors’ tactical and stunt training, where Gerber helped her overcome her fear of firearms. She said their work required a high level of trust and that…