World desk

Filed from the World desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.

Business · 21 October 2026

Boeing’s 737‑10 Max Finally Certified After a Five‑Year Wait

Noor Hale, World desk

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted final certification to Boeing’s 737‑10 Max, the largest member of the Max family, more than five years after the jet’s first flight, marking a key milestone for…

AI Wire · 21 October 2026

Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon, a New Multimodal Model for Hard‑Problem Solving

Ada Circuit, World desk

Google’s latest Gemini 4 Argon model expands multimodal capabilities, targeting developers, enterprises, scientists, and consumers with advanced text, code, image, and reasoning tools. It’s now available via API.

World · 21 October 2026

Republican TV Spot Sparks U.S. Outrage, Sends Australia a Cautionary Meme

Tariq Bell, World desk

A newly released Republican advertisement has provoked a wave of indignation across the United States, prompting commentators to treat it as a cautionary example for Australia’s own political theatre.

Sports · 21 October 2026

Volk Trains for UFC 333, Aims to Out‑Sit Evloev

Sam Orbit, World desk

Alexander Volkanovski is ramping up his preparation for his UFC 333 title defense against Movsar Evloev, with a tongue‑in‑cheek focus on staying zen.

Sports · 21 October 2026

PNG Chiefs Roll Out Logo After Court Says ‘No Stop’

Lina Okoro, World desk

The Papua New Guinea Chiefs unveiled their 2028 NRL logo and jersey, featuring a chief’s face designed by artist Tabu, after a New Zealand Rugby injunction was denied by the high court.

Finance · 21 October 2026

RBA deputy warns inflation could become a nightmare as markets peg November hike at 42%

Noor Hale, World desk

Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that the inflation outlook could get "materially worse," describing it as a central‑banker’s nightmare. Despite the warning, market participants still assign a 42% probability to…

Politics · 21 October 2026

Power protests spark $2bn data‑centre ‘fizzle’, NextDC shares go into free‑fall

Tariq Bell, World desk

Protesters over a power shortfall at NextDC’s $2 billion M3 data centre in West Footscray caused the firm to slash profit forecasts and construction spend, sending its shares tumbling.

World · 21 October 2026

Ohio Gubernatorial Attack Ad Labeled ‘Despicable Low’ After Featuring Candidate’s Mother

Tariq Bell, World desk

An Ohio governor race attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother was condemned as a despicable low, prompting a wave of satire and voter eye‑rolling.

Technology · 21 October 2026

Judge Dismisses Sam Altman’s Sister’s Lawsuit After She Skips Independent Medical Exam

Sam Orbit, World desk

U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed Ann Altman's lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, because she refused to undergo an independent medical examination.