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OpenAI has published 722 manuscripts from an unreleased AI model, claiming advances on hundreds of mathematical problems that experts say require extensive independent verification.

Elise Mertens defeated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 at the China Open to secure her first win over the American in six meetings and set up a quarter-final against Iga Swiatek.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.92% after surpassing 70,000, as investors took profits and rising oil prices, bond yields and interest-rate uncertainty pressured shares.

South Korean stocks fell for a second session as foreign selling and concerns about high bond yields outweighed record US sharemarket gains ahead of Samsung Electronics' results.

Nvidia, Tesla and SK Hynix are entering the final stretch of 2026 with contrasting growth prospects, valuations and risks as investors assess the durability of the AI boom.

Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his decisive contributions to IceCube, the Antarctic observatory that revealed high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources.

Luke Daley, briefly detained during the search for Nancy Guthrie, has been booked on alleged cocaine and weapons offences that authorities say are unrelated to her disappearance.

Australian petrol and diesel prices remain elevated amid global supply disruptions, putting pressure on households, transport operators and businesses as the government weighs fuel security risks.

YouGov and Ipsos polling shows Catherine, Princess of Wales, substantially more popular than Meghan in Britain in 2026, while no equivalent worldwide comparison has been released.

About 20 million traditional Medicare beneficiaries are receiving a one-off $90 Part B rebate, while Medicare Advantage members and some higher-income enrollees are excluded.

Richard Morecroft, the veteran ABC newsreader and former host of Letters and Numbers, has died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis, prompting tributes from across Australia.

Son Heung-min scored his 59th international goal in South Korea's 2–0 win over Uzbekistan, surpassing Cha Bum-kun as the country's leading men's scorer.

Japan's Nikkei 225 closed above 70,000 for the first time in about three months, as AI demand and market momentum lifted semiconductor, banking, automotive and healthcare stocks.

Major brokers have issued buy ratings on 10 ASX 200 companies after a market sell-off, highlighting potential upside while warning that price targets and risks can change quickly.

Microsoft has denied a report that Xbox secured exclusive cloud streaming rights to Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November.

New York's wealthy are increasing their interest in Florida after Zohran Mamdani's mayoral victory, although experts say the migration predates his election and is not one-way.

SpaceX shares have climbed above $170 after a strong post-listing run, but analysts disagree sharply over whether AI, Starlink and Starship justify the company's enormous valuation.

Maas Group Holdings shares fell 5.75% to A$6.39 as investors awaited settlement of the company's proposed A$1.7 billion construction-materials sale to Heidelberg Materials Australia.

Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after earning 21 points, despite Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson receiving the night's lowest score.

An unverified magazine report says Catherine urged Prince William to remain silent as Charles Spencer's memoir about Diana revived scrutiny of tensions within the royal family.

Australia's official inflation data do not rank 10 supermarket products. The ABS recorded electricity up 22.4%, while food rose 3.3% and automotive fuel fell.

Oil prices rose after new Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure revived supply concerns, while recovering Gulf exports, thin inventories and a severe diesel shortage kept markets volatile.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings as the Dodgers defeated the Braves 3-1, taking a 2-1 lead in the National League Division Series.

PYC Therapeutics shares fell nearly 8% amid heightened volatility, with investors focused on upcoming safety and efficacy data for its experimental treatment for inherited kidney disease.

Domino's Pizza Enterprises shares climbed about 4% to A$21.18, moving above the average analyst target despite no new company announcement or change to its forecasts.

Google will restructure Gemini access on 9 October, moving free users to Flash Lite and removing Pro from AI Plus while reserving its strongest models for higher-priced plans.

Elon Musk's estimated fortune has risen above $1 trillion after SpaceX and Tesla shares rallied, though his wealth remains highly vulnerable to market volatility.

World Space Week's "Rocket Revolution" theme spotlights reusable boosters, new launch vehicles, falling launch costs and satellite applications, while acknowledging that progress remains uneven.

Shin Jin-seo has remained South Korea's No. 1 Go player for 82 consecutive months, while Park Junghwan leads Shin Minjun by just seven points in the race for second.