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1. Up to 27 nationalities among train crash dead - Sanchez RTÉ · 30 Oct 2026

   Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said that citizens of up to 27 different nationalities are among those killed in Wednesday's train crash as authorities continued to work to identify the victims.

2. The Wikimedia Foundation weighs in on the NYT's case against OpenAI Engadget · 30 Oct 2026

   The folks behind Wikipedia say that an extreme decision in either direction could threaten the open web.

3. Population census from Jan 25-Feb 28 2027; poll-bound, snow-bound areas excluded The Times of India · 30 Oct 2026
4. Big Tech's AI spending spree puts over $2 trillion in Nasdaq market value at risk The Times of India · 30 Oct 2026

   As concerns rise over the Nasdaq 100, which faces risks surpassing $2 trillion this month, investors are questioning the viability of major AI investments. With firms like Meta and Alphabet boosting their spending projections, uncertainties around profitability loom large. However, positive results…

5. Estonian prime minister refuses to tone down rhetoric on Russia despite U.S. requests: ‘Putin is a dictator who kills women and children’ Meduza · 30 Oct 2026

   Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told Delfi that he intends to keep speaking openly about the threat Russia poses. Reuters reported that Pentagon officials urged the Baltic states, including Estonia, to avoid overly sharp statements toward Moscow. Michal told reporters he had received no such…

6. Toyota and Waymo to roll out driverless robotaxis in Japan in 2027 Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
7. Doctor, 50s, seriously injured in assault at HSE facility RTÉ · 30 Oct 2026

   A doctor in his 50s has been seriously injured in an assault at a HSE facility in Dublin.

8. NDLEA warns paramilitary recruits against paying for drug tests Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The NDLEA has warned applicants for four paramilitary agencies not to pay for the mandatory Drug Integrity Test, stating the Ministry of Interior has paid Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-warns-paramilitary-recruits-against-paying-for-drug-tests/

9. 2026 tertiary institutions ranking ready for December 15 release — Okebukola Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The 2026 national ranking of Nigerian tertiary institutions is set for release on December 15, pending ministerial approval, says Prof. Peter Okebukola. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-tertiary-institutions-ranking-ready-for-december-15-release-okebukola/

10. Security threats: Army chief urges troops to remain vigilant Punch · 30 Oct 2026

    Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops to remain vigilant and professional amid evolving security threats across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/security-threats-army-chief-urges-troops-to-remain-vigilant/