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1. FCC votes to ban all Chinese labs from testing US electronics Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to bar all Chinese ​labs from testing electronic devices, including smartphones, cameras and computers for use ‌in the US, expanding a previous agency action targeting Beijing. The FCC said it will prohibit test labs and certification bodies in…

2. Diesel crosses Rs400 mark, petrol remains unchanged for Oct 30 Express Tribune · 29 Oct 2026

   High-speed diesel (HSD) snuck past the Rs400 mark on Thursday after the federal government increased its price by 85 paisas per litre while keeping petrol unchanged for October 30. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol would continue to be sold at Rs377.91 per litre…

3. The ‘Chinese spy’ suspected of targeting Nvidia’s chief Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   A Chinese businesswoman who had a close relationship with Jensen Huang was suspected of passing intelligence to Beijing. Donald Trump’s reaction is under scrutiny.

4. US senator briefed on Trump's plans to restart Iran war says proposal is 'insane' Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   US senator briefed on Trump's plans to restart Iran war says proposal is 'insane' Senator Chris Murphy says he has been briefed on the US's plan to restart the war on Iran , calling it "insane" and saying it would lead to a "devastating escalation". "You've heard a preview that it would be a…

5. Star Trek and X-Men star Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   The actor was famous for his movie work but spent most of his career on stage.

6. Healey backs away from cutting welfare cost despite warnings of public finance shortfall The Guardian · 29 Oct 2026

   Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisions John Healey has backed away from cutting the cost of welfare this parliament, amid dire warnings his first budget could lead to brutal spending cuts because of a £28bn shortfall in public finances.…

7. GYMFEST: Organisers hail increased participation, target international breakthrough Premium Times · 29 Oct 2026

   The third edition of GYMFEST Championship will hold in Lagos on 7 November, with 278 young gymnasts expected to showcase their skills... The post GYMFEST: Organisers hail increased participation, target international breakthrough appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

8. Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Balaraw: Blood Island’ On Netflix, A Thriller About A Mysterious Island Where A Woman Searches For Her Mother Decider · 29 Oct 2026

   The Filipino thriller is steeped in folklore about the mysterious island, where ritual violence takes place.

9. Lyon's classic caps cat and mouse day Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse an undulating day three at Newlands as Australia glimpse victory

10. Midterm elections put Social Security funding gaps on the ballot CBS News · 29 Oct 2026

    With Social Security's main trust fund on course to be depleted in 2032, Congress will face mounting pressure to find remedies and avert benefit cuts.