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1. PM Shehbaz approves expansion of Karachi, Lahore airports Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday approved the expansion of Karachi and Lahore airports under their respective master plans, directing authorities to complete the projects within the stipulated timelines and ensure compliance with international standards. Chairing a meeting on airport…

2. Bayern cruise into German Cup last 16 Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was left on the bench as Bayern Munich sailed to a 6-1 win over second-tier Magdeburg in the German Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Bayern had no difficulty without their star striker, with Michael Olise grabbing a double and Ismael Saibari, Alphonso Davies…

3. Warrican leads West Indies fightback Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets to bowl Bangladesh out for 272 before the visitors reached 134-4 on the second day of the opening Test on Thursday. The West Indies trail by 138 runs at stumps, with Tagenarine Chanderpaul batting on 43 and Justin Greaves on 15 when bad light…

4. Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she would "keep attempting" to get back to her Grand Slam-winning best after her season ended with a second-round exit in Japan on Thursday. The four-time Grand Slam champion lost 6-3, 7-5 to Slovakian 18-year-old Mia Pohankova, ranked 144 in the world, at…

5. Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Josh Inglis completed his century before Australia were bowled out for 429 – a first innings lead of 100 – on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday. Australia lost six wickets and added 100 runs after resuming on 330 for four. Inglis made 102 in his second Test…

6. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia discuss investment in agriculture, minerals and mining Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed expanding economic cooperation in agriculture, minerals and mining, and other sectors with investment potential, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday. The discussions took place during a meeting between Finance Minister Muhammad…

7. Exploding heads, mutant aliens and bursting chests: horror’s greatest special effects – ranked! The Guardian · 29 Oct 2026

   From the beheading in The Omen to the attic scene in The Birds, here’s a countdown of the genre’s most iconic moments – in glorious, old-school pre-CGI style Towards the end of the 20th century, when film-makers’ overreliance on CGI was increasingly making special effects less special, it took the…

8. New wave of Australian antisemitism comes from progressive social justice critics, says antisemitism envoy Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Anger over the actions of the Israeli government, including the devastating war in Gaza, has spawned a new type of antisemitism, according to a national report.

9. Superquiz, Friday, October 30 Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

10. Qatar denies interference in Israeli elections Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

    Qatar denies interference in Israeli elections Qatar denied that it had interfered in Israeli elections or funded activities aimed at influencing the results, rejecting accusations it said were being promoted by some Israeli politicians and associated media outlets. Qatari foreign ministry…