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1. Foxconn chief downplays AI bubble concerns, sees strong 2027 growth Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
2. UN retains Bangladesh and Nepal's least developed country status Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
3. 2027Alternativa Film Festival: Organisers call for submissions Premium Times · 30 Oct 2026

   Alternativa Film Festival is offering $120,000 in prize money across seven award categories. The post 2027Alternativa Film Festival: Organisers call for submissions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

4. No talks on Messi’s return to Argentina’s boyhood club – Report Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   There are currently no negotiations for Lionel Messi to return to his boyhood club, Newell’s Old Boys, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-talks-on-messis-return-to-argentinas-boyhood-club-report/

5. How Nollywood actors can earn beyond movie fees — Etim-Effiong Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Talent manager Toyosi Etim-Effiong says Nollywood actors’ earnings can increase through profit-sharing deals negotiated by professional managers for hit fi Read More: https://punchng.com/how-nollywood-actors-can-earn-beyond-movie-fees-etim-effiong/

6. Edo community urges Okpebholo to intervene in kingship crisis Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The people of Ikpeshi in Edo State have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene in the lingering kingship crisis to prevent potential conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-community-urges-okpebholo-to-intervene-in-kingship-crisis/

7. Traditional media must embrace new formats — Fosudo Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Popular content creator, Fisayo Fosudo, has urged traditional media organisations to adopt new formats like short videos and reels to attract younger audie Read More: https://punchng.com/traditional-media-must-embrace-new-formats-fosudo/

8. Four issues raised at Supreme Court’s Friday full-court meeting Kathmandu Post · 30 Oct 2026

   Justices discussed their contacts with Inam Sapkota, allegations involving Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma, the Constitutional Bench dispute and possible judicial code violations.

9. Queenslander hand-picked by Snoop Dogg for sweet gig Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   An award-winning violinist from Queensland has been hand-picked by American rapper Snoop Dogg to taste test ice cream around the globe.

10. Houthis sending Taiz ‘back to the stone age’, governor of besieged Yemen city says The Guardian · 30 Oct 2026

    Oxygen, food and water supplies running low and massacres taking place, says Nabil Shamsan The Houthis are trying to send the city of Taiz back to the stone age, the city’s governor said in a briefing designed to urge the international community to do more to lift the month-long siege. Nabil Shamsan…