International RBA interest rates decision: Reserve Bank increases cash rate to 3.85% in blow to mortgage holders Shortest rate-cutting cycle in the RBA’s modern history ends after unexpected jump in inflation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank has hiked rates for the first time in over two years, with mortgage holders to bear the brunt of dealing with an unexpected jump in inflation through the second half of 2025.The RBA monetary policy […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Australia politics live: RBA hikes official interest rate from 3.6% to 3.85% in blow to mortgage holders; question time under way Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal politicians have joked they need “divine intervention” at a church service before parliament resumes today.Federal parliamentarians are attending the ecumenical service, before sitting begins later. Media doorstopped most of the MPs on their way in, with reporters asking what they were praying for, whether they needed “forgiveness”, and whether they prayed for a Coalition reunion.We know […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Trump unveils $12bn critical minerals stockpile scheme in apparent move to counter China’s dominance Other countries are expected to join Project Vault, which US president said would ensure that US businesses are ‘never harmed by any shortage’Donald Trump has announced the creation of a critical mineral reserve worth nearly $12bn, a stockpile that could counter China’s ability to use its dominance of the hard-to-process metals as leverage in trade talks.“Today we’re launching what will be known as Project Vault to ensure that American businesses […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
International Cuba in contact with US, diplomat says, as Trump issues threat to block oil Cuban diplomat says Havana ready for dialogue with US, but certain things are off the table, including the constitution.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International UK police to review misconduct claims after Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ex-envoy Peter Mandelson should no longer hold seat in upper house of parliament.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
Local GIPC Act 865 review to deepen local participation, create jobs By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is set to review provisions of GIPC Act, 2013 (Act 865) as part of measures to protect local investors and expand employment opportunities for Ghanaians, particularly in the retail sector. Head of the GIPC Ashanti Zonal Office, Michael Okyere, disclosed this during an interview with […] The post GIPC Act 865 review to deepen local participation, create jobs appeared first […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
Local Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices Like many others, he was at the family-run gold dealership in London to sell some precious metal - in his case, a silver plate which had been "lying around the house".Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 2
insert_link Local Melania film beats box office predictions despite criticisms The new Melania Trump documentary beat box office predictions to earn more than $7m (£5.1m) at US cinemas in its opening weekend.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
