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Japan’s top foreign exchange diplomat has urged financial markets to heed a “very clear” warning concerning the yen.

Dorit Kemsley has claimed her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, controlled the family finances during their marriage and left her unaware of the couple’s financial position. In legal documents, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said: “[PK] controlled the family finances.” She alleged that attempts to ask questions or take part in financial decisions were treated by PK as signs of distrust. As a result, she said, she stopped pressing him and relied on him to manage the money. Dorit said that after the pair separated in 2024, PK told her he would continue paying the household bills. However, she…

Leeds United have no intention of entertaining offers for captain Ethan Ampadu despite renewed speculation linking the Wales international with a return to Chelsea. Ampadu has established himself as a key figure at Elland Road since leaving Stamford Bridge in 2023. Leeds underlined his importance in June by handing him a new contract that runs until 2030. Leeds determined to keep Ethan Ampadu Reports that Chelsea are monitoring Ampadu’s progress have prompted suggestions of a possible reunion, but Leeds are understood to be determined to retain the midfielder and defender. Chelsea are not expected to make a serious approach in…

Victoria Labor’s performance rating has fallen to a record low despite Ben Carroll replacing Jacinta Allan as premier, with new polling showing three in five voters believe the state government is doing a poor or very poor job. Only 19 per cent of Victorians rated the government’s performance as good, very good or excellent, compared with 48 per cent before the 2022 state election. The poll comes as Labor prepares for a state election in November. The latest Mood of the Nation report, produced by public affairs and strategic communications consultancy SEC Newgate, found that 75 per cent of voters…

Rescue teams have resumed the search for people missing after an avalanche on Mount Himlung in Nepal killed two Nepali nationals during severe weather. At least 10 people were rescued after the avalanche struck the 7,126-metre peak in north-central Nepal on Sunday. The victims’ remains were flown to Kathmandu on Monday and taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Reports put the number still missing at around a dozen, while Tul Singh Gurung, president of the Nepal National Mountain Guide Association, said 14 expedition workers remained unaccounted for. “Two bodies were found as rescuers worked until 6pm (12:30 GMT) last night,”…

Donald Trump’s rejection of an Iran proposal and a pause involving OpenAI were among the developments weighing on markets, with the technology sector affected by the uncertainty. The two events were highlighted as key factors moving investors’ attention, linking geopolitical developments involving Iran with pressure on technology stocks.

Lamar Odom says Jalen Brunson should be ranked among the top two NBA players, rather than sixth on ESPN’s recently revealed top 100 list. The retired basketball star questioned the rankings during an appearance at LAX, where he was asked about the debate surrounding the order. Nikola Jokic was placed first, followed by Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Brunson was listed at number six, a position Odom strongly disputed. “How you gon’ be six if you won a championship?” Odom said. “Gotta be one or two.” Odom’s alternative top five placed Brunson first, followed by Wembanyama,…

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Aurelien Tchouameni have been dealt a blow, with Real Madrid in a strong position to retain the France international beyond the current campaign. The 26-year-old recently extended his contract with the Spanish club until 2031 and remains part of Jose Mourinho’s midfield plans. That has made any potential move to Anfield considerably more difficult than it was when Liverpool first showed interest. Transfer analyst Pete O’Rourke said Liverpool’s admiration for Tchouameni could resurface, but warned that the cost of persuading Real Madrid to sell would be prohibitive. “There was interest previously in Tchouameni, and I’m sure…

A woman has been charged with murder after her partner was allegedly struck by a car in a suburban street west of Brisbane. Emergency services were called to Stoneywood Street in Fernvale shortly before 6pm on Sunday after reports that a man had been hit by a vehicle. The 50-year-old man was found unresponsive with significant injuries. Police and paramedics performed CPR at the scene, while a CareFlight helicopter was deployed, but he could not be saved. Security guard Kyle Wilford, who has medical training, was among the first to reach the man and began resuscitation efforts. “So I went…

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has praised a farmer who raised the alarm over an alleged terror plot near RAF Fairford, but said she had only a “partial picture” of the security operation. The woman, who has not been named, encountered three white vans blocking a lane close to the Gloucestershire airbase in the early hours. She said masked men fled into woodland and surrounding fields when her vehicle approached. She first tried to contact police at the base but said nobody answered, prompting her to dial 999 and alert residents in the nearby village of Whelford through a WhatsApp group.…