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1. Concern as Queensland port plans sea dump in coral spawning season ABC News (Australia) · 28 Oct 2026

   The Port of Townsville will soon begin dredging sediment from shipping channels and dumping it at sea within days of mass coral spawning, concerning residents on nearby Magnetic Island.

2. El Jalapeño: Uber to replace canceled Tulum flights with 22-hour drive in a Nissan Versa Mexico News Daily · 28 Oct 2026

   Despite canceled flights from numerous airlines, Tulum will continue to welcome tourists thanks to a new partnership with Uber. Read the full article The post El Jalapeño: Uber to replace canceled Tulum flights with 22-hour drive in a Nissan Versa appeared first on Mexico News Daily

3. Mexico City opens investigation into fatal poisoning of dogs in Condesa Mexico News Daily · 28 Oct 2026

   Multiple dogs fell ill after taken for walks in the popular Parque España in the Condesa neighborhood, where blue capsules filled with white powder were later found in sausage meat. At least three of the stricken pets died. Read the full article The post Mexico City opens investigation into fatal…

4. 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?

5. Man arrested after woman dies in Armidale stabbing ABC News (Australia) · 28 Oct 2026

   A man has been arrested after a woman died from stab wounds in Armidale, in the NSW New England region, in the early hours of the morning.

6. Quick hits: Green survives Rorschach test as Aussies put Cape Town to sleep ABC News · 28 Oct 2026

   Cam Green falls on the right side of a lineball call and "that annoying number three" collects another unwanted record as the Aussies send Cape Town to sleep on a dominant second day. Here are the quick hits from the third Test.

7. Amid uncertainty over EU aid, Vitalii Kim insists Ukraine has no choice but to fight for motherland France 24 · 28 Oct 2026

   François Picard is pleased to welcome Vitalii Kim, Minister for Veterans Affairs of Ukraine. “If Europe will not support us, we also will fight because it's our motherland,” says Kim, insisting that Ukraine's determination to resist Russian aggression will endure regardless of the outcome of…

8. UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt The Times of India · 28 Oct 2026
9. 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...

10. Dozens of trees poisoned along valuable and beloved Sunshine Coast beachfront ABC News (Australia) · 28 Oct 2026

    Dozens of native trees, including at least one towering Norfolk pine, are dying after being illegally doused with poison.