17 September 2026

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport almost sold out in Australia – but will live on elsewhere

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If you want a large, affordable off-road SUV from Mitsubishi, you better act fast because the old Pajero Sport is nearly gone.

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Bower Offshore has bought the Songa Commander platform supply vessel from Blystad Group. The company, previously known as Remøy Shipping and rebranded after Saudi Arabia’s Zamil Offshore Services Company acquired it, said it bought the 2010-built PSV and renamed it Bower Commander. Since 2023, Bower has managed the vessel commercially and technically on behalf of …

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Lawmakers vote to block California ship emissions rules

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17 September 2026

Lawmakers vote to block California ship emissions rules

The US House has voted to overturn California’s stringent at-berth emissions regulations for oceangoing ships, setting up another federal clash over the state’s ability to impose tougher environmental standards than the rest of the country. Lawmakers passed H. J. Res. 210 by 216 votes to 211, seeking to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency authorisation that allows …

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OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly

World

17 September 2026

OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly

OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight. (Image credit: Michael Dwyer)

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New Zealand

17 September 2026

Report slams FENZ for wrong answers, spending $275,000 on PR and lawyers

The organisation is accused of providing an "extraordinary amount" of incorrect information, creating a perception that its leaders were trying to mislead an inquiry into the nation's fire engine fleet.

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