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

Sports · 12 October 2026

Tyre Drama in Singapore: Verstappen Wins, Piastri Punctured, Antonelli Holds Third

Sam Orbit, World desk

Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Singapore Grand Prix while Oscar Piastri’s tyre puncture relegated the rookie to fifth, and overall leader Kimi Antonelli secured third place.

Business · 12 October 2026

Volkswagen chief backs EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan to fend off cheap Chinese cars

Noor Hale, World desk

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has endorsed the EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ proposal, which aims to reward cars designed, built and sold in Europe. He says the rules must reward real value creation and will help counter t…

Business · 12 October 2026

Trump’s Russian Fuel Ploy: A Brief Pause That Won’t Stop US Gas Stations

Noor Hale, World desk

A fleeting U.S.–Russia energy deal is unlikely to dent domestic diesel prices, analysts warn, while Kyiv rebuts claims of an energy ceasefire.

Environment · 11 October 2026

Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Lung Surgery – Vatican Confirms No Smoking Habit

Sam Orbit, World desk

The pontiff will be taken to a surgical theatre in the coming days to remove a small lung nodule, early‑stage and well‑localized, according to a Vatican briefing.

Business · 11 October 2026

White House Boycott Triggers Federal Probe of Major News Networks

Noor Hale, World desk

Major U.S. news networks are under a federal investigation after a coordinated boycott of White House events, following a series of clashes with the Trump administration.

Sports · 11 October 2026

Sky‑High Showdown: All Blacks Dominate the Air at Eden Park, Wallabies Grounded

Noor Hale, World desk

New Zealand’s All Blacks out‑kicked the Wallabies in the aerial battle at Eden Park, proving that accuracy and urgency alone weren’t enough to counter the Kiwis’ high‑flying game.

Business · 11 October 2026

Britain vows AI independence, warns foreign code could be yanked like a loose plug

Noor Hale, World desk

The head of the Alan Turing Institute warned the UK must avoid reliance on overseas artificial intelligence, citing US and China’s lead and the need for national resilience. The message was delivered with a dash of Bri…

Business · 11 October 2026

The $10 Pint Joins the Dodo: Australia’s Capital Cities Say Goodbye to Cheap Beer

Noor Hale, World desk

The $10 pint has vanished from Australia’s capital cities, leaving beer prices to vary wildly by postcode. An interactive chart now tracks just how far the average round has drifted from the once‑affordable $10 mark.

World · 11 October 2026

Hong Kong Murder Shocks Financial Hub: Socialite, Jobless Ex, and Accused Father at Center

Noor Hale, World desk

A murder involving a well‑known socialite, her jobless ex‑partner and his father, who is accused of masterminding the crime, has stunned Hong Kong – a city where violent crime is rare. The case was so graphic that…