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‘Sharper, longer slowdown’ predicted for economy as fifth interest rate hike looms
Australia’s central bank expected to hit mortgage holders again on Tuesday, as war in Middle East combines with collapsing house prices
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Spain train crash audio reveals exchanges between drivers and control centre
Recordings reported by the BBC appear to show a Renfe train being cleared to move while an Iryo train ahead remained stopped. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of...
Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
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