Mortgage rates tick higher, but buyers show signs of confidence

Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.52% from last week’s reading of 6.48%.The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.84% a year ago.…

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‘It’s up to host countries’: Commission sports chief on World Cup bans

“Decisions on who has access are for the host countries to make,” European Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef told Euronews’ flagship morning programme, Europe Today, responding to concerns over US travel restrictions affecting both fans and team officials ahead of the World Cup which has already resulted in border control incidents.…

Australia’s tiniest town goes on sale for a bargain price

Published on 11/06/2026 – 11:20 GMT+2 Fancy becoming mayor, postmaster, publican and motel manager all at once? An entire Australian town – complete with a pub, restaurant, motel and general store – has hit the market for less than the price of many homes in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With just…

Brussels to unveil plan to lower electricity bills amid energy crisis

Faced with rising energy costs, geopolitical instability and mounting pressure on Europe’s power grids, the European Commission wants to make electricity taxation more favourable than natural gas in a bid to lower bills, according to a document seen by Euronews. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The measure would be a partial response to…

Real Madrid Confirm Club-Record €150m Bid For Julian Alvarez Was Rejected

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Real Madrid have released a remarkable official statement confirming that their club-record €150 million (£129m/$173m) offer for Julian Alvarez has been rejected by rivals Atlético Madrid. The extraordinary announcement finally reveals the true identity of the mystery Galactico that club president Florentino…

The world’s most disappointing tourist attractions

From bucket-list landmarks to world-famous theme parks, some attractions promise unforgettable experiences – but not always for the right reasons. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT New research analysing almost 100,000 visitor reviews has revealed the tourist attractions most likely to leave travellers disappointed. And for the second year running, a seemingly popular British…

Newsletter: The bloc’s budget gameplay

Good morning. Angela Skujins with your Thursday newsletter, where dollar signs are beaming from all corners of the bloc. But before we get into the money weeds, it is a mammoth day for international football fans. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Blow the whistle. The 2026 FIFA World Cup — a competition billed…

Trump takes ICE shutdowns off the table with signature on key B bill

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump signed the $70 billion Republican-led homeland security bill Wednesday after the Senate-crafted measure narrowly passed the House despite the GOP’s slim majority. Speaking from the Oval Office alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Majority Leader Steve…

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