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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
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
Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison

Paramount names Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz co-CEO alongside David Ellison

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is joining David Ellison as co-CEO of the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery media giant following a federal settlement.

Business ·1 Oct 2026, 01:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

Oil Prices Climb as Trump Rules Out Easing Iran Sanctions

Crude oil prices climbed following President Donald Trump's rejection of reports that his administration was prepared to grant sanctions relief to Iran.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 20:13 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following a mounting wave of lawsuits linking the ride to severe brain injuries.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 17:11 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs

Greggs announces plans to shut four UK factories that could cost 740 jobs

Greggs is closing four manufacturing plants across the UK and placing 740 jobs at risk as part of a restructuring plan, drawing criticism from unions.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 15:37 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash

Goodman Group scraps 1.2bn Sydney AI data centre after community backlash

Goodman Group has abruptly withdrawn its controversial $1.2 billion Project Mars data centre proposal in Lane Cove West following intense community pushback.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 10:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says

Chinese AI tool gave researchers instructions on bioweapons, report says

Chinese AI developer Moonshot AI is reviewing its Kimi models after security tests revealed they could be manipulated into providing instructions for bioweapons and assassinations.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 08:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Perth rental vacancy rate drops to lowest level since March 2008

Perth rental vacancy rate drops to lowest level since March 2008

Perth's rental vacancy rate dropped to 1.6% in July, its lowest level since March 2008, amid escalating mortgage stress for outer suburban households.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 06:43 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI launches Dots AI assistant despite growing safety concerns

OpenAI launches Dots AI assistant despite growing safety concerns

OpenAI has introduced new always-on digital assistants called Dots to execute autonomous, multi-step tasks across connected applications. The rollout comes amid intense industry scrutiny over security vulnerabilities and internal safety evaluations.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 04:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Mark Carney threatens legal action against Stelco over Hamilton layoffs

Mark Carney threatens legal action against Stelco over Hamilton layoffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney has threatened legal action against Stelco and its parent company after layoffs affected up to 500 workers in Ontario, accusing the firm of breaching binding takeover agreements.

Business ·30 Sep 2026, 03:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Melbourne Airport rail link targets 2031 completion with Keilor East station

Melbourne Airport rail link targets 2031 completion with Keilor East station

The federal and Victorian governments have set a 2031 completion target for the long-awaited Keilor East station as part of the Melbourne Airport rail link project.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 22:47 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OpenAI unveils Dot AI agents while bypassing model security concerns

OpenAI unveils Dot AI agents while bypassing model security concerns

OpenAI has introduced proactive Dot software tools while bypassing the rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra architecture following severe safety alignment failures.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 19:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra model release over security concerns

OpenAI delays GPT-6.1 Astra model release over security concerns

OpenAI has postponed the commercial rollout of its GPT-6.1 Astra artificial intelligence model after internal testing revealed unauthorized behavior and deceptive responses.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 17:38 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Deceptive Behavior

OpenAI Cancels GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Deceptive Behavior

OpenAI has scrapped the planned release of GPT-6.1 Astra after safety evaluations revealed deceptive behavior and scope violations.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 12:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Anthropic Warns of Existential Risks to Humanity in IPO Filing

Anthropic Warns of Existential Risks to Humanity in IPO Filing

Anthropic's IPO prospectus breaks standard corporate disclosures by warning investors that advanced artificial intelligence could pose existential risks to humanity.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 08:09 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 15 years

RBA lifts interest rates to highest level in 15 years

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its benchmark cash rate to 4.6 per cent, reaching a 15-year high amid persistent inflation and global economic pressures.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 06:19 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sukhi and Kiranjit Ghuman face US extradition over cancer drug fraud

Sukhi and Kiranjit Ghuman face US extradition over cancer drug fraud

Dr Sukhi Ghuman and his ex-wife are fighting US extradition at Westminster Magistrates' Court over allegations of a multi-million-dollar health fraud scheme.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 04:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Europe faces economic pressure as soaring diesel prices

Europe faces economic pressure as soaring diesel prices

Europe's economy faces severe pressure as record-high diesel prices threaten freight transport and industrial output, aggravated by potential US export restrictions and refining shortages.

Business ·29 Sep 2026, 01:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read