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Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone could be called the iPhone Duo, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, with the company reportedly preparing to reveal the device at its first iPhone launch event since John Ternus became chief executive. The foldable iPhone is expected to start at $2,000 in the United States for a 256GB model, with deliveries potentially beginning as soon as October. The report says it could be offered in white and dark blue. The device has previously been referred to as the iPhone Ultra, but the reported Duo branding would mark a change in direction for Apple. Google previously…

Real Madrid have identified Declan Rice as a priority transfer target, but Arsenal are moving to strengthen their position by opening fresh contract talks with the England midfielder. Rice, 27, has become a central figure in Mikel Arteta’s side since arriving from West Ham in 2023. His performances during Arsenal’s title-winning campaign have reportedly drawn admiration from senior figures at the Spanish club. Arsenal seek to secure Declan Rice’s future According to reports, Real Madrid would be interested in pursuing Rice should an opportunity arise. The midfielder’s ability to protect the defence, carry the ball through midfield and influence matches…

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has called for urgent action to protect the Long Beach Peninsula after powerful swells from Hurricane Marie battered the coastline, damaging the boardwalk and seawall and forcing about 20 homes to be evacuated. Hilton visited the peninsula on Tuesday as residents endured a third consecutive day of dangerous surf, flooding and erosion. The storm itself remained offshore, but its remnants sent large waves towards the narrow coastal community. “It’s really disappointing we haven’t heard from the governor,” Hilton said. “We’ve got the high-speed rail, this is high-seas fail. They can’t seem to get anything done.”…

A major search is under way in Far North Queensland for 31-year-old Ariel Simon, who disappeared after entering bushland near Cape Tribulation Road in the Daintree. Mr Simon was last seen at about 1.30pm on Monday, 7 September, after walking into the bush and failing to return. Police were notified roughly 90 minutes later and launched a search that afternoon. Queensland Police, State Emergency Service volunteers, the Rescue 510 helicopter and PolAir crews are involved in the operation, which remained ongoing on Wednesday. Mr Simon is described as Caucasian, about 210cm tall, with a slim build and long blonde hair.…

Blanche d’Alpuget’s multimillion-dollar estate could set the scene for a fresh succession dispute between her only son and the three adult children of her late husband, former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke. The 82-year-old author died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, after complications from influenza. Her will has not been made public, leaving uncertainty over who will inherit the assets accumulated during her long relationship with Hawke. D’Alpuget received most of Hawke’s estimated A$18 million estate after his death in 2019. His three children from his first marriage to Hazel Hawke were not named as beneficiaries, although d’Alpuget later gave…

The yen carry trade is coming under pressure as Japan’s currency climbs to a seven-month high and investors brace for the possibility of further interest-rate increases from the Bank of Japan. The strategy has been a major feature of global markets for years, allowing investors to borrow yen at relatively low cost and put the money into assets denominated in currencies offering higher returns. How the yen carry trade works In a typical transaction, an investor borrows yen and exchanges it for a higher-yielding currency such as the US dollar, Mexican peso or New Zealand dollar. The funds may then…

Selena Gomez has sold her former Encino mansion for $5.4 million, completing the deal several months after putting the Los Angeles property on the market. The singer and actress listed the six-bedroom estate in May for $6.49 million, meaning it changed hands for about $1.1 million below the original asking price. Gomez bought the home for $4.89 million in 2020, before her relationship with music producer Benny Blanco. ([realtor.com](https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/selena-gomez-encino-home-sale-benny-blanco-marriage/?utm_source=openai)) The 11,500 sq ft property was previously owned by rock star Tom Petty, who had it built in 1989. He sold the home in 2017, only months before his death aged…

Liverpool are monitoring Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a potential future transfer target, according to David Ornstein, after the France international came close to joining Chelsea during the summer. Koné was understood to be high on Chelsea’s list before the west London club switched their attention to Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara. That proposed move ultimately failed to materialise, while Liverpool have also been linked with Camara. Liverpool transfer interest in Manu Koné Ornstein told The Athletic that Liverpool’s interest in Koné was more established than the club’s reported pursuit of Camara, although neither player appears to be the subject of…

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a fraction of its normal level as US sanctions and a naval blockade increase pressure on Iran, while talks aimed at ending the war remain stalled. Only a small number of vessels have been recorded passing through the vital waterway, which links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. The stand-off has left commercial operators facing heightened security risks and uncertainty over whether ships can transit safely. Shipping data reviewed on April 27 showed at least seven vessels, mainly dry bulk carriers, had crossed the strait in the previous 24…

Blanche d’Alpuget, the acclaimed Australian writer and widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke, has died aged 82 after complications from influenza, her family has announced. Her death was confirmed on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, after she died the previous day. Her family said she had written and lived entirely on her own terms. “We will miss her force, her humour, her curiosity and her love beyond measure,” the family said. D’Alpuget also left a final message for her loved ones, which they shared after her death: “Our highest calling and greatest achievement is love, the rule of life. Love…