Ellyse Perry’s Birmingham Phoenix suffered their fourth defeat in five games of The Hundred, bowled out for just 76 in an 88-run loss to London Spirit, despite Kira Chathli’s 69 runs. Meanwhile, Manchester Originals secured a narrow five-run victory over Northern Superchargers, aided by Deandra Dottin’s unbeaten 51 and solid bowling in the final overs.
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Gold Rush in Martin Place Draws Crowds
Gold prices surged to a record $3,895 an ounce amid concerns over the US government shutdown and US-Russia tensions, marking a 44% annual increase and positioning gold as Australia's third-most valuable export. Central banks are diversifying into gold, with a notable increase in retail demand in Australia, where queues form daily at ABC Bullion as buyers seek physical gold, especially ahead of the Diwali festival. Want More Context? 🔎
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