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1. Analysis: Xi topples old mayor often likened to a toy that won't fall down Nikkei · 28 Oct 2026
2. Japan sees first post-COVID drop in April-September construction orders Nikkei · 28 Oct 2026
3. Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini The Verge · 28 Oct 2026

   Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a larger OLED display this week, and we've just gotten to try it out at Apple's "Pro and tell" event. It's an iPad for sure, but the new OLED on the Mini looks exceptional, and the optional nano-texture matte finish is awesome. The "Pro and tell" event venue has…

4. Google Deepmind releases Gemini 4 Carbon just two weeks after Argon with gains across the board The Decoder · 28 Oct 2026

   Just two weeks after Gemini 4 Argon, Google DeepMind is releasing Gemini 4 Carbon, which tops the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5 with 59 points. Google says the model is built for extended agent workflows and the full cyber defense lifecycle. Because of those advanced security…

5. Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or tops fan poll Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning season with Manchester United has been voted the greatest in history in a fan poll by France Football. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldos-2008-ballon-dor-tops-fan-poll/

6. Tinubu jets to Saudi Arabia for Umrah Thursday Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday depart Abuja for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the holy city. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday…

7. Evening recap: TUC rejects N70,000 allowance, UK hikes student visa funds, other top stories Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Read the top stories for Wednesday, including the TUC’s rejection of the FG’s N70,000 allowance and the UK’s new student visa financial requirements. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-tuc-rejects-n70000-allowance-uk-hikes-student-visa-funds-other-top-stories/

8. 2027: Why Ogoni people will vote massively for Tinubu — Wike Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the Ogoni people will vote for President Tinubu in 2027 to reward him for establishing a federal university in their area. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-why-ogoni-people-will-vote-massively-for-tinubu-wike/

9. Alvin Hellerstein, judge in Maduro and Trump cases, dies at 92 CBS News · 28 Oct 2026

   Alvin Hellerstein, a federal judge who for decades oversaw some of the country's most high-profile cases, has died.

10. Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss BBC News · 28 Oct 2026

    The Russian President called Musk a "real genius" and said they are in touch on internet technology.