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1. CENTCOM chief briefs Trump on Iran strike options Al-Monitor · 29 Oct 2026

   It was not immediately clear following Trump’s meeting with top defense officials whether he had decided to restart the war.

2. Exclusive-Greek PM calls Turkey-Libya maritime deal 'void;' calls for global truce after Black Sea attacks Al-Monitor · 29 Oct 2026

   By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday that the recently signed maritime deal between Libya's eastern ‌parliament and Turkey was "blatantly illegal, null and void," adding that it "completely disregards the geography."…

3. 2 College Students Are Found Dead on a Colorado Mountain The New York Times · 29 Oct 2026

   They had set off last week for Ice Mountain, in the central part of the state. Search teams located their bodies on Wednesday after spotting a boot jutting out of the snow.

4. Gasoline prices to fall 42 agorot Sunday, defying forecasts of a jump to near-record levels Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Unless Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich extends a temporary excise tax reduction, gasoline will jump to NIS 8.35 per liter on November 5.

5. Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi Ras Tanura refinery, no Saudi confirmation Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on three Saudi oil facilities and two international airports. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the reported strikes.

6. Berlin's Elif Eralp under fire over Der Spiegel interview Deutsche Welle · 29 Oct 2026

   Left candidate Elif Eralp has sparked controversy after Der Speigel reported she was advised against mentioning a pro-Palestinian activist for fear of reprisals against her family.

7. Parents spending thousands on children's 1st birthday celebrations Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Aussie parents are spending up to $10k on their children's 1st birthday celebrations.

8. Patrick Stewart, Beloved Star Trek & Avengers: Doomsday Star, Passes Away, Statement Given ComingSoon.net · 29 Oct 2026

   (Photo Credit: Marvel Studios) Patrick Stewart , the acclaimed actor best known for Star Trek and the X-Men franchise, has passed away at 86. The Avengers: Doomsday star took his last breath in his Los Angeles home on October 28, 2026. “We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick…

9. Fonterra lifts forecast 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price interest.co.nz · 29 Oct 2026

   Following a good start to the new dairy season, and strong improving demand for milk powders, Fonterra has added 25c to its new season payout forecast

10. Justice Dept. Pressures California With Expanded Election Investigation The New York Times · 29 Oct 2026

    The department has issued grand jury subpoenas to local election officials as part of a widening effort to prove unsubstantiated claims about large numbers of illegal voters in the state.