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BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building is pictured on October 12, 2020 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fourth straight month on Monday despite the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut last week.The People’s Bank of China kept the one-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.0% while the five-year rate remained at 3.5%, according to a statement. The one-year rate influences most new and outstanding loans, while the five-year benchmark affects mortgages.The central bank last trimmed the key lending rates by…

Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains on Friday stateside, as investors assessed China’s key lending rate decision.China’s CSI 300 opened flat after its central bank kept the loan prime rates (LPR) unchanged for the fourth month in a row, in line with a Reuters poll. The decision to stand pat comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its rates by 25 basis points last week.The People’s Bank of China kept the one-year LPR unchanged at 3.0% while the five-year LPR remained at 3.5%, according to a statement Monday. The one-year LPR influences most new and outstanding…

Philippine police arrested dozens accused of hurling fire bombs and blocking roads near the presidential palace during clashes Sunday, while a separate anti-corruption rally stayed peaceful in the capital. Thousands gathered at city landmarks to denounce a scandal in which lawmakers and officials allegedly pocketed kickbacks from flood-control projects. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Police shield themselves beside a burning container during clashes with anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Police shield themselves beside a burning container during clashes with anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensSep 21, 2025, 06:27 PM ETMarcus Rashford was benched for Barcelona’s 3-0 LaLiga win over Getafe on Sunday after his midweek heroics against Newcastle United in the Champions League.Reports suggested he was dropped because he arrived late for the activation session on the day of the game.A source confirmed he had arrived marginally late, but couldn’t confirm that was the reason he was not in the team, with coach Hansi Flick downplaying any potential issue.”It’s normal, because every three or four days we have a match,” he said of his decision to leave Rashford out after his brace…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…THE TELEGRAPHWest Ham United will consider making a short-term appointment to the end of the season as the club look at potential successors to Graham Potter. THE SUNFormer Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is the early bookies’ favourite to replace Graham Potter at West Ham.PSG’s clash with Marseille has been postponed to Monday evening, meaning that it will now clash with the Ballon d’Or ceremony.DAILY MAILEngland’s kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly been leaked, with the Football Association seemingly opting for a safe design following the controversy over…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Sept. 15, 2025.Brendan McDermid | ReutersU.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night following a strong week for the major averages, in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at fresh all-time highs.Dow futures fell by 51 points, or 0.11%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.13% and 0.15%, respectively.The stock market posted a solid weekly advance. The S&P 500 and Dow rose 1.2% and 1%, respectively, for the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 2.2%. The small-cap Russell…

Gary Neville has praised Manchester City’s approach during their 1-1 draw against Arsenal – even though Pep Guardiola admitted it made him “suffer”.Erling Haaland’s slick ninth-minute finish at Emirates Stadium looked enough to earn City a statement Premier League victory in north London. Guardiola reverted to a back five in the second half in an effort to secure all three points and as a result his team set a record lowest share of possession during his tenure with only 32.8 per cent. But it was not enough to seal victory as Gabriel Martinelli struck in stoppage time for the Gunners.However,…

TOKYO (AP) — Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling party opened official campaigning Monday to find his replacement who can restore political stability and voter support for the beleaguered Liberal Democrats.Five candidates are vying for the Liberal Democratic Party’s top job ahead of a highly unpredictable vote in early October. The race has a slogan: “Change, LDP.”The winner must act quickly to address rising prices if the party is to have any chance of winning back support following devastating losses to both the LDP and its junior partner Komeito in the past year that deprived their coalition of…

Tylenol is displayed for sale at a pharmacy in New York City, New York, U.S., September 5, 2025. Kylie Cooper | ReutersThe Trump administration plans to announce Monday that pregnant women’s use of Tylenol is potentially linked to autism, according to The Washington Post.Federal health officials are expected to warn women against using Tylenol early on in pregnancy unless they have a fever, the Post reported on Sunday, citing four people familiar with the matter. Officials will also highlight a form of folate, known as leucovorin, as a potential autism treatment, according to the report.The Department of Health and Human…

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. ____ Follow AP visual journalism: A woman holds a photo of Charlie Kirk that reads: “I am Charlie Kirk”, during the League party’s annual gathering in Pontida, north of Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) A woman holds a photo of Charlie Kirk that reads: “I am Charlie Kirk”, during the League party’s annual gathering in Pontida, north of Italy, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)Read More People hold up signs during a memorial for…