Politics · 16 October 2026
A recent poll indicates more Australians say they believe in political violence than they attend church each week, a shift that pundits warn could echo overseas unrest.
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Politics · 16 October 2026
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church leader has declined to give evidence to an inquiry, arguing that confidentiality agreements signed by members for attending services prevent him from speaking publicly.
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Entertainment · 16 October 2026
NBC announced that co‑creator and showrunner Gail Lerner has been let go after creative differences, with veteran writer‑producer Bruce Helford stepping in to run the sitcom.
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Business · 16 October 2026
Dubai’s benchmark crude price dropped from $210 to $192 a barrel in mid‑September, prompting questions about why retail fuel costs might not follow the same trend.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
Kalyn Ponga’s debut for the New Zealand Kiwis featured a solo break, a step on Reece Walsh, and a decisive try that left the stadium buzzing.
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Business · 16 October 2026
Chancellor John Healey’s first budget, due on 28 October, will introduce a new levy on UK banks to help offset the public‑finance hit from the Middle‑East conflict.
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Politics · 16 October 2026
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control warns that this is the worst West Nile virus season on record, with cases now reported in the Netherlands and Belgium – the most northern occurrences yet in the EU…
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AI Wire · 16 October 2026
Google rolled out updates to its Gemini model, API, and safety tools, aiming to improve developer experience and user trust.
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Business · 16 October 2026
A modest increase in Social Security benefits aimed at offsetting inflation is paired with a Twitch commentator’s defence of GOP rhetoric, highlighting the blurred lines between policy and online punditry.
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