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G7 leaders release up to 100m barrels of diesel and crude reserves

G7 leaders release up to 100m barrels of diesel and crude reserves

The G7 announced it will release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil over four months to combat soaring global fuel prices.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 19:36 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

India Car Sales Rise 32% YoY to 4.20 Lakh Units in September 2026

India's passenger vehicle Vahan registrations reached 4,20,359 units in September 2026, marking a 31.8% year-on-year increase driven by strong automaker demand.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 17:16 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
France arrests hundreds and closes 400 schools amid violent student protests

France arrests hundreds and closes 400 schools amid violent student protests

Nationwide student demonstrations over deteriorating educational conditions in France have triggered hundreds of arrests, widespread property damage, and the closure of 400 high schools.

Cost of Living ·2 Oct 2026, 16:48 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel to lower prices

G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel to lower prices

G7 will release 100 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves via the IEA to help curb soaring fuel costs amid supply disruptions.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
Indian Auto Makers Report Mixed September 2026 Sales; PV and CV Grow

Indian Auto Makers Report Mixed September 2026 Sales; PV and CV Grow

Indian automotive manufacturers reported varied performance in September 2026, driven by strong passenger and commercial vehicle growth alongside slumping tractor sales.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 14:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
PIB debunks fake notification claiming 5-day week for public sector banks

PIB debunks fake notification claiming 5-day week for public sector banks

The Press Information Bureau has debunked a viral fake notification claiming the government approved a five-day workweek for public sector banks. Branch schedules remain unchanged under the existing framework.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 10:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Data Mishandling, WSJ Reports

OpenAI Fires 3 Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Data Mishandling, WSJ Reports

OpenAI dismissed three safety and alignment researchers following an internal investigation that found confidential company material was mishandled outside established protocols.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 06:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
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Global equity markets experienced volatility driven by surging bond yields, though a surge in artificial-intelligence stocks helped Wall Street finish higher.

Business ·2 Oct 2026, 02:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
SuperEnalotto jackpot rises to 34,800,000.00 euros

SuperEnalotto jackpot rises to 34,800,000.00 euros

The SuperEnalotto jackpot has climbed to 34,800,000.00 euros following a rollover, while six players matched five numbers to secure payouts in the latest draw.

Cost of Living ·1 Oct 2026, 23:40 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles

U.S. Threatens Diesel Export Ban Unless Europe Releases Stockpiles

Washington has warned Europe of a potential diesel export ban unless key economies release 120 million barrels of emergency fuel supplies to combat soaring prices.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 20:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Lionel Messi completes purchase of Spanish club CD Eldense

Lionel Messi completes purchase of Spanish club CD Eldense

Lionel Messi has officially completed his takeover of Spanish second-tier side CD Eldense, becoming the club's majority owner.

Cost of Living ·1 Oct 2026, 19:41 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Canadian government website targeted in failed AI hacking attempts

Canadian government website targeted in failed AI hacking attempts

Automated AI agents launched a series of aggressive digital probes targeting the Library and Archives Canada website, though no breach occurred.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 17:15 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips

Broadcom to lend Anthropic up to $42 billion to lease its chips

Broadcom has agreed to provide Anthropic with a financing facility of up to $42 billion to support infrastructure expansion and equipment leasing.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 16:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO

HDFC Bank appoints Anup Bagchi as its new MD and CEO

HDFC Bank has named Anup Bagchi as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan after receiving RBI approval.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 14:12 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Travelodge failed sexual assault victim at every stage, review finds

Travelodge failed sexual assault victim at every stage, review finds

An independent review led by Paul Greaney KC revealed severe security and handling failures by Travelodge following the sexual assault of a guest.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Millionaire wife faces husband resentment over 8 million net worth

Millionaire wife faces husband resentment over 8 million net worth

Financial inequality is testing a late-in-life marriage as a wealthier partner's $8 million net worth sparks resentment and envy from a working spouse.

Cost of Living ·1 Oct 2026, 11:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google announces Gemini 4 Argon flagship AI model for complex workflows

Google announces Gemini 4 Argon flagship AI model for complex workflows

Google has introduced Gemini 4 Argon, a flagship artificial intelligence model engineered for complex workflows, featuring a landmark one-million-token output limit.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 09:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Anika Wells and Troye Sivan named on Time100 Next rising stars list

Anika Wells and Troye Sivan named on Time100 Next rising stars list

Federal communications minister Anika Wells and musician Troye Sivan have been named to Time's annual list of the world's most influential rising stars.

Cost of Living ·1 Oct 2026, 09:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs

UK diesel prices hit record high as Middle East conflict drives up costs

UK diesel prices have surged to a record 199.33p per litre following Middle East conflict, triggering severe cost pressures for motorists, hauliers, and charities.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 07:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Google Gemini 4 Argon Matches GPT‑6 Astra in Performance, Cuts Cost by 40%

Google Gemini 4 Argon Matches GPT‑6 Astra in Performance, Cuts Cost by 40%

Google's new flagship model, Gemini 4 Argon, matches GPT-6 Astra on core benchmarks with a 40 percent cost reduction, though it is currently limited to vetted cybersecurity teams.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 03:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read