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Solomons to Host OFC Pro League Final

The 2027 OFC Pro League season will kick off in Australia on January 22, with the final to be held in the Solomon Islands on June 6. The league will feature a new finals format, involving all eight clubs.

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Pirates Face Sundowns

Orlando Pirates prepare to defend MTN8 title against Mamelodi Sundowns, with head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou highlighting the need for tactical detail and mental strength. The team is chasing their first piece of silverware in the 2026/27 campaign.

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Sport

Tupou Retires After 4th Roosters Premiership

Daniel Tupou has announced his retirement from professional rugby league after winning his fourth grand final with the Sydney Roosters. He played 307 games for the club, becoming its greatest try-scorer.

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Sport

Merrett Joins Hawks

Zach Merrett has left Essendon for Hawthorn, signing a four-year contract worth $1 million a year. He considered a contract extension with the Bombers but changed his mind after a disappointing season.

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Sport

Cats Secure Jordan Ridley

Geelong trades for Essendon defender, sends Jack Bowes to Bombers. Ridley brings experience to Cats' backline group.

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Celebrity

Nicole Kidman Joins Viral Lip-Sync

Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Dua Lipa, and Kristen Wiig lip-sync to ADÉLA's 'Nicole Kidman' at Chanel's Spring/Summer 2027 show in Paris. The video features the four stars taking turns to perform a lyric from the upbeat track.

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Lifestyle

Brabus, Fragment Design Launch $50,000 E-Bike

Brabus and Fragment Design have collaborated on a limited edition electric motorcycle, priced at $50,000, with only 10 units available worldwide. The bike features a black and white design with carbon-fiber trim and a translucent LED taillight.

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Sport

England Beats Czech Republic 3-0

Thomas Tuchel's team concludes four-match international break with a win, Anthony Gordon impresses with three goals in the break

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Sport

Messi Plays Final Match

Lionel Messi bids farewell to international football as Argentina faces Benin, a small west African nation, in a friendly match at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The match marks the end of an era for Argentine football.

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Science

SpaceX Crew-13 Reaches ISS

Four astronauts, led by Jessica Watkins, arrive at the International Space Station after a record-breaking launch-to-docking transit. The crew includes astronauts from the US, Canada, and Russia.

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Science

Saturn Closest to Earth

The planet is easily visible to the naked eye and reaches opposition on October 4, offering a great viewing opportunity. Saturn appears as a moderately bright, creamy-white object in the night sky.

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Science

First Nations STEM Students Head to NASA

Eight Australian university students will travel to the US for a 10-week research placement at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as part of Monash University's National Indigenous Space Academy. The program aims to build Indigenous participation in Australia's growing space sector.

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Technology

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Released

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra have been released, with claims of longest-lasting batteries. The Z Fold8 has received positive reviews for content consumption.

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Science

NASA Awards $300,000 for Mars Food Idea

A Nigerian-American student has won a NASA contest with a sustainable food concept for astronauts on Mars. The idea can be developed indoors with minimal reliance on Earth-based supplies.

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Business

Singapore Invests $118m in Bioeconomy

Singapore has committed $118 million to develop sustainable materials and chemicals using living organisms, aiming to support industry-aligned research and commercialisation. The initiative focuses on transforming agricultural waste and producing commercially relevant products.

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Science

Tiny Black Holes May Exist in 5D World

Primordial black holes, hypothetical objects formed in the early universe, may have existed in a five-dimensional world, according to a new study. This theory could explain the emergence of an ultra-powerful neutrino detected in 2023.

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Science

Phoenix Planet Found

Astronomers discover a second-generation planet candidate accreting onto a white dwarf, with an atmosphere rich in heavy elements. The planet likely formed from material ejected during the white dwarf's progenitor star's death throes.

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Celebrity

Kareena Kapoor Joins Shah Rukh Khan's King

Kareena Kapoor Khan will make a special appearance in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King, reuniting with the actor after 15 years. The actress will feature in a song titled Daddy Cool, composed by Sachin-Jigar.

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Celebrity

Guadagnino's 'Artificial' Premieres

Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI founder Sam Altman has premiered at the New York Film Festival, with early reviews praising its provocative and terrifying portrayal of the tech industry. The film stars Andrew Garfield as Altman and Yura Borisov as AI trailblazer Ilya Sutskever.

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Science

Moon to Occult Jupiter

Skywatchers in the US and eastern Canada can see a rare lunar occultation of Jupiter on October 6. The event will be visible in complete darkness across the eastern and central US as well as adjacent southern Canada.

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Politics

Singapore Joins Panama Canal Neutrality Pact

Singapore will join an international agreement to observe and respect the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal, enhancing maritime security and bilateral cooperation with Panama. The move signals Singapore's commitment to maritime safety and security, and to upholding freedom of navigation through the waterway.

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Business

Sensex Gains 473 Points

Indian stock market rebounds after four-day decline, driven by easing crude oil prices and positive cues from Asian markets. The BSE Sensex jumped 473 points to 72,382.47, while the NSE Nifty climbed 133.80 points to 22,555.75.

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Business

Mercedes-Benz India Sales Hit Record

Mercedes-Benz India sold 5,422 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, with nine-month sales reaching a record 15,190 units. The company's Top-End Luxury portfolio grew 13% during this period.

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Technology

Singapore's Digital Economy Grows

The digital economy accounted for 19.3% of Singapore's GDP in 2025, with AI adoption rising to 23.5% among enterprises. The sector's value-added reached S$144.1 billion, a 5.6% year-on-year growth.

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