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Sports · 24 October 2026

Travis Head Says ‘Take a Breath’: Keep Seasoned Players, Skip the Reboot

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

After Australia’s defeat in the second Test, vice‑captain Travis Head pushed back against calls for a wholesale overhaul. He urged the side to keep the experienced core and add a few seasoned heads instead of a rad…

World · 24 October 2026

Finnish Furry Fever: Over a Million Tune In to Puppy Cam

Lina Okoro, World desk

A round‑the‑clock livestream of a litter of puppies in a Finnish suburb has become a TV hit, pulling in over a million viewers and turning a modest kennel into a national pastime.

Finance · 24 October 2026

US Lifts Tariffs on Canadian Machinery, Adds New Carpet Tariff Ahead of Midterms

Helen Pell, Washington desk

Starting 30 October the White House will ease tariffs on certain Canadian machinery while imposing a new tariff on Canadian carpets, a move that coincides with the looming midterm elections. The shift makes U.S. firms�…

Sports · 24 October 2026

Gai Waterhouse’s 2am Starts, Spa Breaks and Sicilian Detours Fuel Her Quest for the First Cox Plate

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Trainer Gai Waterhouse keeps her routine quirky – early‑morning gallops, day‑spa power naps and a trip to Sicily – as she pursues her first Cox Plate.

World · 24 October 2026

Prince William Pops Up on Graham Norton’s Chat Show, Tries His Hand at Banter

Tariq Bell, World desk

Prince William made an unexpected appearance on BBC’s primetime chat show with Graham Norton, mixing royal decorum with the host’s trademark wit and leaving viewers both amused and bewildered.

Business · 24 October 2026

Oil Leaps to $116 a Barrel, Sending Investors into a War‑Game Panic Over Iran

Noor Hale, World desk

Oil prices surged to $116 per barrel, the highest since April, as investors fretted that the Iran conflict could reignite and jeopardise energy supplies.

Sports · 24 October 2026

Jepchirchir’s 3‑Minute Lead Turns Into an EPO Plot Twist

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Peres Jepchirchir won the 2026 Sydney Marathon by three minutes, becoming the first woman home, before a positive EPO test triggered a provisional ban pending investigation.

Lighter · 24 October 2026

Four sweet pictures of ducklings

Picture Desk

Four sweet pictures of ducklings. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

AI Wire · 24 October 2026

Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon for Complex Problem Solving

Ada Circuit, World desk

Google has announced Gemini 4 Argon, a new frontier model designed to tackle difficult tasks. It targets developers, enterprises, scientists, and consumers with enhanced capabilities.