Australia’s economy grew slower than expected in the third quarter, with real GDP rising 0.3% compared to the previous quarter, missing the Reuters forecast of 0.4%. This slowdown was attributed to elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation, which have been impacting the economy for the past two years. The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates at a 13-year high of 4.35% and is expected to maintain this stance at their upcoming policy meeting on Dec.10, aiming to bring core inflation closer to their target range of 2% to 3%.
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Teenage boy killed in Manchester with local pub cordoned off
A murder investigation has been initiated following the death of a teenage boy in the Nevin Road area of New Moston, Manchester, around 5pm today. Three arrests have been made, and a significant police cordon is established at the scene and near the Fairway Inn. Superintendent Marcus Noden described the incident as "distressing and heart-breaking," urging anyone with information or eyewitness accounts to contact Greater Manchester Police, referencing log 2250 of 8/6/25, or report anonymously...
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