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1. Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ on Amazon Prime Video, in Which Sacha Baron Cohen Revives an Old Character for New Antics Decider · 28 Oct 2026

   Is Ali G still a relevant means for cultural criticism?

2. UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt The Times of India · 28 Oct 2026
3. 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...

4. Tinubu set to depart for Makkah Premium Times · 28 Oct 2026

   The president is expected back in the country next week, after completing the spiritual exercise. The post Tinubu set to depart for Makkah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

5. 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…

6. 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/

7. 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/

8. 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/

9. 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…

10. Australia news LIVE: At least 68 killed in Spanish train crash; Labor under renewed pressure after inflation rise Nine · 28 Oct 2026

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