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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Sunday October 11, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. [serious] We begin in Canberra where the government says Australia will not import Russian diesel, despite growing pressure on energy prices. Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the decision reflects Australia’s opposition to Russia’s war and its impact on global security ... with motorists watching closely for any effect at the pump. — — [serious] In Brisbane, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is turning up the heat on migration policy. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, he says the Coalition would cut migration and remove people who overstay their visas. Labor says the opposition is offering slogans rather than a workable economic plan ... as the debate intensifies ahead of the next federal campaign. — — [urgent] Now to the economy ... the Reserve Bank’s recent interest-rate increase is putting pressure on households and governments alike. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says governments must do more to reduce demand and ease inflation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says tighter budget settings are coming ... but families are already facing higher borrowing costs. — — [curious] In Canberra, a parliamentary inquiry is examining how banks use artificial intelligence. Westpac, ANZ and NAB are being questioned about protecting customer data and managing automated decisions. The inquiry comes as AI spreads through banking, workplaces and government ... raising questions about who is accountable when technology gets it wrong. — — [serious] Overseas in Europe, a Russian glide-bomb attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia kills at least fifteen people. The strike adds to mounting civilian casualties and underscores the continuing danger for communities far from the front line ... as the war enters another winter. — — [urgent] Meanwhile in the Middle East, drones and missiles launched from Yemen are striking Saudi cities, including areas near Riyadh’s international airport. The attacks risk widening regional instability and disrupting vital transport and energy routes ... with governments watching for further escalation. — — [warm] That’s NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.