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Finance · 2 October 2026

Bond Market Jitters, ASX Dances: Oil Prices Keep the Party Going

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

After a turbulent night, the Australian market greets a modest rally, buoyed by higher oil prices, while the bond market’s restless swings continue to send ripples through global equities.

Politics · 2 October 2026

Lawyers Told Their 'Sharp Practices' Are Actually Just Razor-Sharp Competition, Says Government

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The government has issued a stern warning to a select group of migration lawyers, informing them that their fraudulent parent applications constitute 'sharp practices' rather than simple forgery. The lawyers, meanwhile,…

Business · 2 October 2026

Big Tech Decides Your Office Is Inefficient For The Sun

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A major search engine has proposed placing refrigerator-sized AI satellites in orbit to harvest solar energy, effectively turning the stratosphere into a corporate backyard. The move suggests that ground-based office spa…

Entertainment · 2 October 2026

Bradley Cooper to Command the G.I. Joe Reboot – Because Someone Had to Put a Hollywood Star in a Suit of Steel

Noor Hale, World desk

Bradley Cooper has signed on to lead a new Paramount G.I. Joe film, with Danny McBride at the helm. The partnership promises a fresh, irreverent take on the iconic toy line, but insiders say the script still needs a few…

Business · 2 October 2026

The Department of Redundancy Department Rolls Out National Savings Plan in 530A Flavour

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The government has auto-enrolled millions of children into a savings scheme, describing the move as a victory for compound interest and bureaucratic efficiency.

Business · 2 October 2026

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on A7, Shell Companies Surrender Their Luggage

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The Treasury has added Russian money‑laundering firm A7 to the sanctions list, forcing U.S. firms to cut ties and reminding offshore accountants that even the most elaborate shell can be exposed.

Entertainment · 2 October 2026

Neagley: Space-Time 'Reachers' Delight, 'Science' Gets into the Frame at Prime Meridian

Sam Orbit, World desk

The world's science community is abuzz as the cosmic connection of 'Reacher' and 'Neagley' takes center stage, bringing a touch of elegance and stardom. The satirical update reveals TV fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting…

Politics · 2 October 2026

Dual‑National Nabbed in Fairford Flap as Counter‑Terror Unit Misplaces Its Tea

Celia Marsh, London desk

A 27‑year‑old dual British‑Iranian was detained on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts after an unexplained incident at RAF Fairford, prompting a flurry of briefings and a cold‑tea crisis in the corridors of se…

Health · 2 October 2026

Tennessee’s Lethal Injection Mishap Leaves Doctors in Ethical Quagmire

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

A botched lethal injection in Tennessee has doctors refusing to participate in executions, sparking a debate over the state’s death‑penalty protocols and the ethics of medical professionals in capital punishment.