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Jacinda Ardern continues her tour of Australia, promoting tourism and trade today. Australia’s Treasurer warns that inflation will get worse before it gets better. PM pushes back against suggestions the country should move to ‘red’ traffic light setting. As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern prepares to fly to Sydney on Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a reminder of the Covid-induced cost of living crunch back in New Zealand, lifting Australia’s official cash rate target by half a basis point to 1.35% . Ardern said on Monday that she expected the scourge of inflation to be widely discussed on this trip. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers greeted the news of rate rises with a warning: don’t expect things to improve quickly. “While the trajectory of rising interest rates was set before the election, this rate rise is another blow to workers and families already under significant cost of living pressure,” Chalmers said. Australia’s inflation grew by … [Read more...] about Inflation never far away as PM Jacinda Ardern heads to Sydney to sell New Zealand

Sri Lanka's economic crisis is worsening , and the daily lives of people living in the small island nation have been severely disrupted. Due to rising prices of essential items, as well as fuel and medicine shortages , many Sri Lankans desperately want to leave the country . On Tuesdaz Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that with debts now totalling over $50 billion, Sri Lanka is "a bankrupt country." With no signs of the crisis letting up, and no bailout from the IMF in sight, many Sri Lankan refugees are traveling illegally by boats to nearby countries like India and Australia in a desperate bid to escape the unfolding disaster. On June 27, an elderly Sri Lankan refugee couple was found unconscious on an Indian beach suffering from severe dehydration. The couple had tried to cross from Sri Lanka to India by boat. The elderly woman died in hospital on July 2 after efforts to save her life failed. As of now, more than 90 refugees have landed on India's shores, … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is driving people to flee the country in desperation

A man's reaction to being asked to move seats halfway through a meal has been praised online. On Monday, Reddit user u/InbhirNis shared the story on Reddit's popular r/PettyRevenge forum where it has received more than 10,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments. In the post, the Redditor explained: "I've come to a cafe near my office for lunch and the only space they had to sit was at the end of a communal table. No problem—I sat at the very end of the table leaving three other spaces. I ordered my lunch and sat there minding my own business. "A couple of women arrived soon after and politely asked if they could sit at two of the free spaces next to me. No problem," he explained. But before long, two other people arrived to join them. "There was only one seat left, so what did they do? Yep, asked me to move somewhere else," shared the Redditor. With the café full and being in the middle of his meal, the man politely refused to move. Unhappy with the situation, the group of … [Read more...] about “Good for you”: Man’s petty revenge at lunchtime praised online

A woman claiming to be a "former professional gymnast" has described how she recently walked out on her boyfriend at a party after one of his friends made what she felt was an inappropriate joke at her expense. While her partner felt she was being a touch too sensitive about the gag, many online felt she was right to leave given the "sexist" undertones of what was said . Sexist jokes are no laughing matter. Psychologists from Western Carolina University found exposure to humor of this kind can lead to a toleration of discrimination and hostile feelings toward women. As Professor Thomas E. Ford put it, "sexist humor acts as a 'releaser' of prejudice." "It can affect men's perceptions of their immediate social surroundings and allow them to feel comfortable with behavioral expressions of sexism without the fear of disapproval of their peers," he explained. Perhaps that's why one woman, posting to Reddit as BeautifulTraffic3197, has been earning so many plaudits online … [Read more...] about Ex-gymnast praised for ditching boyfriend at party over “flexibility” jokes

Live Updates Today is Day 26 of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine rejects Russia's ultimatum in Mariupol . Russia said people could leave the besieged port city if they surrendered. About 300,000 are trapped. Strategically important Mariupol has been turned to rubble with weeks of Russian shelling, with 90 percent of buildings estimated to be damaged. Olena Zelenska , Ukraine's first lady, tells citizens in the city: "Please hold on, dear people, I beg you." In Kyiv, shelling that struck a shopping mall has reportedly left eight dead. Across Ukraine, about 10 million have fled their homes, according to the United Nations' refugee agency; about 3.4 million traveled abroad . Joe Biden will seek to rally U.S. allies in Europe this week, speaking with leaders in Germany, Britain, France, and Italy later Monday. He will travel to Belgium on Wednesday for a NATO emergency meeting about the war and then visit with Polish President Andrzej Duda in … [Read more...] about Ukraine War: Chernobyl staff rotate after working 27 days

Finland has an underground nuclear bunker network in Helsinki Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The news comes as the traditionally neutral Scandinavian nations break with years of history to join the soon-to-be 32-strong pact. Accession will see Helsinki and Stockholm bring in close to one million extra personnel made up of both serving and reserve forces, as well as a key geostrategic location for NATO on the very borders of Russia itself. Related articles Putin and NATO ‘closer’ than ever to full-scale war Energy crisis: Finland develops new ‘sand battery’ as major breakthrou Yet, the membership of the alliance … [Read more...] about Finland’s nuclear bunker on standby as Helsinki joins Sweden into NATO accession

Pensioner discusses losing thousands in cryptocurrency scam Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Bitcoin is toiling at its lowest value in years, having held below the $20,000 resistance level for weeks. The coin is currently worth $19,026.38 and down 0.90 percent in the last 24 hours, according to Coinbase. Investors are urgently hoping their fortunes could soon change, and those living in the EU may be in luck. Related articles Crypto crash: Fears of Bitcoin plunging to $10k Why is crypto dropping? Bitcoin, Terra and Ripple suffer The bloc's legislators have proposed laws that would help streamline Distributed Ledger Technology … [Read more...] about EU could emerge as unlikely crypto saviour as new legislation brings ‘net positive’

Russian submarine launches cruise missile in the Sea of Japan Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Japan’s Ministry of Defence says the vessels were spotted in the East China Sea on Monday. It is the fourth time a Chinese naval vessel has been spotted entering Japan's contiguous zone, near the Senkaku Islands. The last entry was by a naval hospital ship in June 2018. Related articles G7 leaders enjoy lavish feast as Putin's war rages North Korea rages at 'Asian NATO' The Chinese frigate is said to have entered the zone at 7:44am, southwest of Uotsuri Island, where it remained for six minutes before leaving. A … [Read more...] about Japan on red alert as China and Russia’s navy close in on disputed Senkuku Island

Putin mouthpiece Prof. Avatkov says Nato is 'all about war' Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The announcement was made on the back-end of the recent NATO summit which was held in Madrid. NATO members discussed the ongoing threat from Russia following the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, as well as making pledges to increase defence spending and prepare stronger defences across the continent, with particular focus being paid to Eastern Europe. Related articles Liz Truss finally comes out swinging over China - JONATHAN SAXTY Russia's 'bloody victory' in Ukraine war to cost Putin 'a great deal' The two US navy ships are … [Read more...] about ‘Powerful message’ as Biden sends two warships to Spain to bolster NATO defence

COVID rules have returned as the virus makes a comeback. The Omicron sub variants are fuelling a summer wave that experts say is “really worrying”. Newer Covid variants Omicron BA.4 and BA.5, which are more transmissible, are able to evade the immune protection built up by vaccines or previous infections. While face coverings have become a personal choice across much of the UK, some hospitals are making them mandatory once more - although it is not enforceable by law. It comes in response to admissions creeping up to levels not seen since the spring Omicron wave. Hospitals in Hampshire, Wales, Cambridge and Cornwall have introduced mandatory masks for patients, staff and visitors, The Times reported. Read more on coronavirus SUMMER CHAOS Summer holiday warning as Covid cases soar in European hotspots WHAT A S-PAIN Spain holiday warning - Covid rules may be brought BACK ahead of summer hols Dr Lara … [Read more...] about Major change to Covid rules as new Omicron sub variants fuel summer wave