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Australia consumer sentiment fell after the RBA lifted rates to 3.85%, Westpac MI showed while mortgage rate expectations rose and Dec spending dipped, ABS said.
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A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off northern Vanuatu, near Port-Olry, USGS said; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat at 10 km depth.
Brooke Day, a 22-year-old Australian, died in hospital after a chairlift incident at Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort in Nagano, Japan. Police are examining safety.
Travel
A major system outage disrupted air travel across Australia, grounding flights and stranding passengers as airports worked to restore normal operations.
IATA reports 4.6% global passenger traffic growth in August 2025, with record load factor and strong international air travel demand.
Spirit Airlines warns of possible shutdown within 12 months, citing weak demand, oversupply and cash shortfall despite emerging from bankruptcy in March.
U.S. State Department introduces visa bond program, targeting B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from high-risk nations with up to $15,000 entry bonds.
Las Vegas tourism dropped 11.3% in June as visitors recoil from soaring prices, luxury pivots, and rising visa fees impacting international travel
Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American…
Health
Russian engineers have developed an AI robot that enhances athletic performance with real-time monitoring, customized training plans, and injury prevention tools.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to win Wimbledon, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets to claim his maiden title at the All England Club.
Mohamed Salah wins 2025 FWA Footballer of the Year, matching Thierry Henry’s record with a season that delivered 28 goals and Liverpool’s Premier League title.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland signs record nine-year deal, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2034, further cementing his role as a key figure in the club’s future.
Lewis Hamilton concludes his 12-year career with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, leaving a legacy of 84 victories and joining Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
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Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus…
In a world where we are inundated with options for almost everything, the name Starbucks stands out as the epitome of…
