Australia’s mortgage burden is now above 1989 levels – when interest rates were 17%

KPMG analysis rebuts claims older generations had it harder when it came to buying and paying off a homeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s national mortgage burden is heavier now than it was when lending rates reached 17% at the end of the 1980s, new analysis reveals.Terry Rawnsley, an urban economist at KPMG, said his research was in part a “myth-busting” exercise aimed at rebutting oft-repeated claims that previous generations had it harder when it came to buying and paying off a home. Continue reading...

Caught between the US and China, can Europe remain competitive?

As trade tensions grow, Europe tries to remain competitive while balancing ties with the US and China.

‘Beautiful blobs’: synthetic life a step closer as scientists make cells using lab-made DNA

Tiny, quivering spheres designed to feed and multiply raise prospect of artificial organisms to make drugs, food and fuelResearchers claim they are closer to creating life from scratch after building tiny, quivering blobs that use lab-made DNA to feed, grow and multiply in a dish.The synthetic cells were made from chemical compounds and are believed to be the first to demonstrate the complete cell cycle of growth, genetic replication and splitting to produce the next generation. Continue reading...

EU must keep promises on Ukraine accession talks, says Zelenskyy, as Ireland takes presidency – Europe live

Ukrainian leader among guests in Dublin as Micheál Martin says ‘we will stand unswervingly by your people’Pistorius talks about changes in the German military reserve system, with “the Bundeswehr building up.”He talks about reforms needed to allow to mobilise reservists better and more efficiently. Continue reading...

« Avec Donald Trump, le pari des Pères fondateurs sur l’exemplarité des présidents des Etats-Unis est perdu »

Le président américain s’est extrait des contraintes morales qui pesaient sur ses prédécesseurs. Au moment où le pays s’apprête à célébrer les 250 ans de son indépendance, le pessimisme a gagné le pays, relève Gilles Paris, éditorialiste au « Monde », dans sa chronique.

2 липня в Києві стане ще спекотніше

Це буде найспекотніший день найближчим часом.

Гороскоп на 2 липня: Овнам - важливе оновлення, Стрільцям - не боятися

Тельцям радять шукати нові можливості.

Air Marshal Dixit takes over as IAF’s Vice Chief

Now Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has been tasked to take over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC)

Тело актера из «Бригады» Александра Высоковского обнаружили в Оке

Colorado primary election results: Melat Kiros wins – key takeaways

Melat Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, who has been in office for as long as the 29-year-old Kiros has been alive.

В Армянске и Феодосии пропало электричество после удара ВСУ

Melonellum, in Aula solo il 14 luglio. Il Pd: “Citofonare Salvini”. Lui: “Non mi risulta caos treni”

È quanto deciso nella capigruppo. Polemica per lo slittamento e per il contingentamento dei tempi. Sherpa di maggioranza al lavoro

Бактерії "підказали" вченим шлях до створення ефективніших ліків від раку

Науковці дізналися, як різні ферментні системи поєднуються між собою та утворюють лікарські сполуки.

«Единая Россия» предложила упростить оформление пенсий

Zee strengthens football portfolio, secures exclusive rights for German Bundesliga in India

Bundesliga’s fanbase in India has grown by over 50% during the last four seasons. This is the second football property bought by the company after FIFA

РФ атакувала Одещину двома балістичними ракетами: є загиблі та багато поранених

Пошкоджено низку складських приміщень та підприємство.

FPIs holdings in Indian equities drop to two-decade low on weak returns

FPI equity outflows of $31 billion in 2026 have exceeded the prior record of $19 billion in 2025

У червні ДТЕК повернув світло 1,5 млн родин після ворожих обстрілів

У червні енергетики повернули електрику 1,5 млн сімей після російських атак / фото УНІАН, Микола ТисПротягом червня енергетики компанії ДТЕК повернули електроенергію в домівки 1,5 млн родин, чиї оселі...

JSW Infrastructure raises ₹7,503 crore QIP, stock rises 2.7%

The first combined ‘primary and promoter OFS’ deal draws 6.7x subscription from global and domestic investors

Сарана повернулася в Україну: на півдні запроваджено особливий режим

Спекотне літо створює ідеальні передумови для нашестя сарани.

Save student loan plan ends, leaving millions of US borrowers 90 days to find a new one

The Trump administration is requiring borrowers to choose new repayment options after the Biden-era plan was ruled unconstitutionalMore than 7 million Americans will be forced to change their student loan repayment plan beginning on Wednesday, as the Save plan officially ends. The termination of the Biden-era initiative, which was launched in 2023, coincides with a larger overhaul of the US student loan repayment system.The seismic changes to the student debt landscape are the results of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025 and a March 2026 federal court ruling

Де у світі найчистіші пляжі: названо країну-лідера

Лише одна країна з-за меж Європи увійшла до першої 10-ки.

India’s retail electric car registrations rise 89% in April-June

Signalling India’s transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric mobility is entering a broader, more mainstream phase

6 lakh retail investors, LIC, MIT suffer as KPIT Tech stock nosedives 17%

Analysts downgrade the stock post its revenue warning; Tech major expects Q1-FY27 USD revenues to decline 1% y-o-y on abrupt spending cuts by certain European automotive OEMs

Rupee logs sharpest fall since June 8, Closes at three-week low of 95.25/$

The rupee fell sharply to a three-week low of 95.25/$, driven by aggressive dollar buying and rising global pressures.

Индекс ОФЗ упал ниже 113 пунктов впервые с октября 2025 года

Ireland takes presidency of EU in Dublin ceremony – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy among guests as Micheál Martin says ‘we will stand unswervingly by the people of Ukraine’Pistorius talks about changes in the German military reserve system, with “the Bundeswehr building up.”He talks about reforms needed to allow to mobilise reservists better and more efficiently. Continue reading...

Algeria heads to legislative polls amid record-low turnout fear

Post-Hirak distrust, candidate exclusions and political apathy are expected to drive low turnout.

Aastha Spintex IPO subscribed 4.64 times on final day

Shares will likely list on July 6.

PE-VC investments continue to be sluggish; down 3% y-o-y in June quarter

Mega deals rise but volume falls as early-stage activity shows signs of revival

BSE launches index tracking REITs and commercial real estate

The index is intended to serve as a basis for passive investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds and index funds

SOPA sees soybean sowing gaining pace, expects it to exceed last year’s levels

Estimates acreage at 28.9 lakh ha as of end-June 

В Берлине поспорили из-за планов снести бункер Гитлера

Колишній власник електромобіля Tesla чесно підрахував усі витрати за шість років

Обслуговування Tesla Model 3 виявилося напрочуд дешевим, але є й певний нюанс.

Багатий скарб із монетами часів Римської імперії було знайдено під час розкопок у Франції

Цей район був розвиненим і густонаселеним ще до приходу римлян.

Adani Energy Solutions plans to raise up to ₹10,000 cr

Move comes as the company looks to strengthen its capital base and support its expansion plans

Detenido en Alemania un hombre acusado de participar en el genocidio de Ruanda

El imputado, con doble nacionalidad, es sospechoso de haber ordenado el asesinato de 25 tutsis y de elaborar listas de personas para que fueran eliminadas

Лавров проведет встречу с кандидатом на пост генсека ООН из Гайаны

Crypto and stock stakes: key takeaways from Trump’s financial disclosures

US president raked in more than $1bn from crypto – an industry he has sought to deregulate – and a total of $2.2bn last year, files revealAlarm bells over conflict of interest as filing shows Trump raked in $2bn in 2025Donald Trump’s money-making ventures enriched him by more than $2bn last year, according to newly released financial disclosures.The revenue was supercharged by the Trump family’s crypto projects, with the documents showing the US president made more than $1bn (£0.76bn) from crypto – an industry he has sought to deregulate. Continue reading...

« C’est plus que de l’espoir, c’est une croyance ! » : les Américains ne doutent pas du succès de Team USA à la Coupe du monde 2026

Le soutien que les supporteurs américains apportent à leur équipe de football ne devrait pas faire défaut, mercredi, à San Francisco, lors du seizième de finale contre la Bosnie-Herzégovine. Et ils voient la sélection nationale aller loin dans la compétition.

Північна перлина Австрії заборонила туристам в'їзд на авто до історичного центру міста

Порушникам заборони загрожують чималі штрафи.

В Україні можуть накладати штрафи за бур’ян на ділянці: якої висоти може бути трава

Розповідаємо, в яких випадках власника ділянки можуть оштрафувати та як цього уникнути.

2 липня в Україну прийде довгоочікуване похолодання з дощами та грозами

Погода зміниться на заході країни.

Українців штрафують за бур’ян на ділянці: якої висоти може бути трава

Розповідаємо, в яких випадках власника ділянки можуть оштрафувати та як цього уникнути.

EU urged to exempt UK from car rules that could be worst Brexit impact yet

Bloc’s ‘made in Europe’ regulations risk shutting out British manufacturers in ‘most spectacular own goal in history’The EU’s car industry has called for the UK to be fully included in new “Made in Europe” rules that threaten to shut out British manufacturers from their biggest export market.The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) on Wednesday urged Brussels to give the UK, Turkey and Morocco “justified, targeted exemptions” to the rules, which will require cars and parts to be made within the EU to qualify for subsidies or public procurement. Continue reading...

‘Everybody is profiting’: Trump dismisses questions about over $1bn in crypto earnings – live

‘We have funds that run my money well,’ US president says. ‘I think it’s called a ‘blind account’ … I purposely I never speak to any of the people that run the money’Key takeaways from Trump’s financial disclosuresSign up for US breaking news alerts emailWhile fielding questions from reporters ahead of his flight to North Dakota today, Donald Trump batted down questions about the $1.2bn he earned from crypto businesses, according to his latest annual financial disclosure.“We have funds that run my money well. I’ve made a lot of money before I became president,” Trump said. “They’re big institu

НБУ посилює гривню другий день поспіль: офіційний курс валют на 2 липня

Курс гривні до євро встановлено на рівні 50,97 грн/євро.

Акционеры «Полюса» одобрили дивиденды за I квартал

“Ci scomunicano? E per noi che cambia?”: il popolo di Écône alla prova di devozione lefebvriana

Secondo gli organizzatori erano in 20mila alla consacrazione dei quattro nuovi vescovi senza il permesso del papa. Una macchina organizzativa impressionante e ipertecnologica

Набиуллина призвала «не пугать» переохлаждением экономики

Badenoch urges Burnham to condemn defence investment plan as No 10 says funding is ‘credible’ – UK politics live

Minister and MPs have raised concerns that his ‘poisoned chalice’ plan will take cash from much-needed road projectsMinister and MP ‘furious’ over cuts to road projects to fund defence planDan Sabbagh is the Guardian’s defence and security editor.Andy Burnham is a “true patriot” who will provide the money needed to maintain Britain’s security when he becomes prime minister, the new defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, said on a visit to a factory in Cambridge today.I’ve known Andy Burnham for more than 15 years, he is a true patriot, and I absolutely believe that he will make sure that we have the r

Five firms show interest in development of Kamarajar Port’s proposed bulk terminals

The proposed project involves the construction of two mechanised bulk berths, each measuring 425 metres in length, designed to handle cape-size vessels with a deadweight of 1.5-1.8 lakh tonnes

IndiGo introduces new entry-level economy class fare

Airline launches cabin baggage-only travel option across domestic and international non-stop flights

Sai Parenterals’ Australian arm, Noumed Pharmaceuticals, inks ₹1300 cr OTC supply pact

The exclusive OTC medicine supply agreement is for a period of 7.5 years with a further option of 3 years extension

Цена акций «М.видео» на Мосбирже упала на 5,0%