Business · 24 October 2026
Oil prices surged to $116 per barrel, the highest since April, as investors fretted that the Iran conflict could reignite and jeopardise energy supplies.
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Sports · 24 October 2026
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.
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Lighter · 24 October 2026
Four sweet pictures of ducklings. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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AI Wire · 24 October 2026
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.
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Finance · 24 October 2026
President Trump announced a limited exemption of certain Canadian goods from U.S. tariffs. The announcement was made by Senator Susan Collins of Maine, who is facing a tough re‑election campaign amid rising prices.
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Politics · 24 October 2026
A satirical take on an op‑ed that argues if Pauline Hanson can "wise up," every Australian should join the effort, reminding us that we all share the same joys and hardships and can each help improve the nation.
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Politics · 24 October 2026
An attacker who had been flagged for mental‑health support before striking police and an MP received no appointments, leaving Victoria’s Alpine region to confront a stark gap in services, according to researchers.
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Technology · 24 October 2026
Revival Rugs is slashing 20% off every hand‑knotted and hand‑woven wool rug through Sunday, while Fi is offering 30% off its satellite‑connected pet trackers through Oct 25 with the code SCARY. Grab a new floor a…
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Business · 24 October 2026
The UK government is stepping in to shape the next water bill review, telling utility bosses to focus on value for customers. Angela Eagle’s directive has turned the City’s gaze onto every litre of tap water.
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