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1. Derby Day 2026 Nine · 31 Oct 2026

   Black, white and grey at Derby Day, Flemington racecourse, Melbourne.

2. Bordeaux officials hail exclusive 5-year deal for Hong Kong to host Vinexpo South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   Having a presence in Hong Kong and the rest of China is “very important” for Bordeaux, an official from the world-renowned French wine-producing region has said, even as consumption declines on the mainland. The comments by deputy mayor Fabien Robert came as Vinexpo, a premier international wine and…

3. Are the latest Communist Party promotions a sign of a new political trend in China? South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   Beijing promoted 10 officials to full membership of the Communist Party’s Central Committee at a major political gathering this week, where the normally routine process of filling vacancies took on new significance. The names of the officials who have filled the vacant slots were included in a…

4. The New Bottleneck in America’s AI Build-Out: A Shortage of Cheap Money The Wall Street Journal · 31 Oct 2026

   Lenders and investors are getting choosier about their bets and demanding stricter terms, as the AI build-out enters a new phase.

5. Boys can like pink, girls can be firefighters: Male preschool teachers challenge gender stereotypes SPH Media · 31 Oct 2026

   Male preschool teachers account for only about 1% of the 28,000 educators across 1,800 preschools.

6. Pakaskas makers preserve taste of Batangueño heritage Rappler · 31 Oct 2026

   BATANGAS, Philippines – An heirloom tradition in Isla Verde is fighting to live against the tide of changing times. According to John Sherwin Felix, a Filipino food heritage advocate , pakaskas is a traditional Filipino sweet treat considered native only to Isla Verde, and is made from the boiled…

7. How much will it cost getting to Brisbane 2032? A legend’s daughter and Olympic hopeful reveals Nine · 31 Oct 2026

   The daughter of one of Australia’s most famed swimmer’s has her own dream. The greatest struggle to get there is outside of the pool.

8. What to Know About the $6.3 Billion Binance Hack Bitcoin Magazine · 31 Oct 2026

   ▶ Bitcoin Magazine What to Know About the $6.3 Billion Binance Hack The biggest crypto-related hack in history by dollar volume just hit Binance, with more than $6.3 billion in affected assets moving on-chain. About $3 billion was frozen through stablecoin operators, but $3.3 billion has not been…

9. Date Night at the Daytime Emmys: See Photos of the Celebrity Couples TV Insider · 31 Oct 2026

   Steve Burton, Scott Clifton, and more stars brought special someones. What's better than attending an awards show? Attending an awards show with your significant other. The Daytime Emmys kicked off October 30 with the red carpet, and many of your favorite daytime stars had dates on their arm as they…

10. Russian foreign minister says he had 'not bad, though brief' talks with Rubio on G20 sidelines Anadolu · 31 Oct 2026

    Sergey Lavrov welcomes Washington’s readiness to maintain dialogue with Moscow