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1. Politics live: Chalmers calls social media a ‘business model for hate’; half of young Australians say US a ‘threat’ The Guardian · 28 Oct 2026

   Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it’ll be Kat Wong with the main action. Continue reading...

2. Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race The Guardian · 28 Oct 2026

   Republicans have condemned the presence of two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, calling it a ploy to split votes Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign was behind an effort to recruit a challenger with almost the exact same name as the Republican US senator Dan Sullivan, both of whom will appear on the…

3. Gombe at 30: Yahaya urges peace ahead of 2027 Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has urged political leaders to prioritise peace and unity ahead of the 2027 elections during the state’s 30th anniv Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-at-30-yahaya-urges-peace-ahead-of-2027/

4. Makinde pledges support for entrepreneurs Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and private sector growth in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-pledges-support-for-entrepreneurs/

5. Reps summon Navy, Police, others over recovered assets Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The House of Representatives has summoned the Navy, Police, Customs and others for an investigation into the management of seized and recovered assets. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-summon-navy-police-others-over-recovered-assets/

6. Kenny Chesney Mourns His Beloved Pooch Poncho: ‘You Were One Heaven of a Dog’ Billboard · 28 Oct 2026

   Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Chesney is mourning his beloved pet. On Wednesday (Oct. 28), The country star posted photos of his dog Poncho on his social media accounts, and revealed that his furry friend had crossed the rainbow bridge. Related Power Pets: Miranda Lambert Reveals the Biggest…

7. Denis Villeneuve's 10/10 Sci-Fi Space Opera Officially Returns to Theaters Collider · 28 Oct 2026

   Denis Villeneuve is one of the hottest names in directing right now, and while he’s been helming classics for years, it’s his work with the Dune franchise that has taken him to new levels. All the way back in 2021, Villeneuve helmed the first Dune movie, which is based on the first part of Frank…

8. Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68 The New York Times · 28 Oct 2026

   The accident, the second in less than a year on the same busy rail line, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

9. Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental by South Carolina police CBS News · 28 Oct 2026

   A South Carolina coroner previously confirmed Panettiere died from an accidental drug overdose that included fentanyl.

10. News in 90 Seconds October 29 TVNZ · 28 Oct 2026

    The morning's headlines in 90 seconds including dozens dead in a Spanish train crash, axe wielding robbers hit an Upper Hutt dairy, and how voters differ from political parties on issues. A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain overnight, killing at least 68…