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1. More on tanker set ablaze in Hormuz Strait Middle East Eye · 30 Oct 2026

   More on tanker set ablaze in Hormuz Strait A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a small boat with two explosive devices attached to its hull, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in an update on Friday. This caused blasts and sparked a fire in the vessel's engine room…

2. ‘He’s in there to perform’: Kiss backs Beale to compete for Wallabies inside-centre role Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   Less Kiss said he will also assess Carter Gordon’s readiness to face England at training next week.

3. After 28 years walking across the globe, he’s almost home Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   A 29-year-old former British paratrooper set off from Chile in 1998 aiming to walk back to the UK. Four continents and thousands of kilometres later, he’s on the final stretch.

4. Seven key midterm battles, and who is fighting them Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   The cost of living, the explosive growth of data centres, political integrity and the popularity of President Donald Trump himself are under scrutiny in this election cycle.

5. Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power? - explainer Jerusalem Post · 30 Oct 2026

   For Americans used to two-party politics, Israel’s elections can seem bewildering. It all comes down to how coalitions are built.

6. Brazil's President Lula won, but its people elected ‘a divided government’ - analysis Jerusalem Post · 30 Oct 2026

   A conservative Congress, fiscal strain, and disputes with Washington and Israel will test the Brazilian president’s fourth term.

7. Editor's Notes: Any unity deal must start with the leaders who are here, including Netanyahu Jerusalem Post · 30 Oct 2026

   Many Likud voters chose Netanyahu personally, so any serious unity proposal has to start with him rather than wish him away.

8. Without political renewal, Israel will remain stuck - editorial Jerusalem Post · 30 Oct 2026

   Despite October 7 and years of upheaval, Israelis are once again left with familiar faces, familiar arguments and a familiar stalemate.

9. Albanese gives ministers extra staff despite crossbench demands he plays fair Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   The prime minister has awarded three MPs a total staffing package worth up to $550,000 as Pauline Hanson and others call on him to give up such powers.

10. Indonesia, Türkiye strengthen defense cooperation, self-reliance Antara · 30 Oct 2026

    Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics, Defense Industry and Technology, Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, ...