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1. Madeleine McCann prime suspect no longer under police surveillance Nine · 31 Oct 2026

   A court ruled that Christian Brueckner should no longer be considered “high-risk” and rejected an appeal by German authorities to continue closely tracking him.

2. Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery The New York Times · 31 Oct 2026

   The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.

3. Mass protests sweep Italy during nationwide strike Fiji Broadcasting Corp · 31 Oct 2026

   Tens of thousands of people, mostly students and workers, ​took to the streets across Italy on Friday to demand ‌higher wages and stronger public services, protest against the rising cost of living and oppose increased military spending. Grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base called a 24-hour…

4. Mayor calls for an end to 'whack-a-mole' fixes on regional access TVNZ · 31 Oct 2026

   Gisborne’s mayor says the region needs to stop playing “whack-a-mole” with fixing roads and instead focus on long-term investment to give confidence to residents and businesses. Mayor Rehette Stoltz’s comments came as stakeholders, engineers and decision-makers gathered at Waikanae Surf Club on…

5. Phoenix chase third straight win in first away test of season Stuff · 31 Oct 2026

   Wellington Phoenix aim to make it three from three in their first away outing of the campaign against Newcastle.

6. WATCH: Suspected sailboat thief killed in Rhode Island police shootout ABC News · 31 Oct 2026

   Body camera footage shows the dramatic police shootout that left a suspected sailboat thief dead in Newport, Rhode Island. The 40-foot boat was stolen back in August.

7. WATCH: Runner looks forward to his 50th straight NYC marathon ABC News · 31 Oct 2026

   ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to 83-year-old Dave Obelkevich ahead of his record 50th straight NYC marathon race and why it’s a tradition for him and his family.

8. China factory activity contracts in October as economic recovery falters Investing.com · 31 Oct 2026
9. Jonathan Jackson Surprises ‘GH’ Mom Genie Francis With Daytime Emmys Message TV Insider · 31 Oct 2026

   'Genie was like a mother to me.'. Soap opera icon Genie Francis received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Daytime Emmys. Her longtime husband, Jonathan Frakes, took the stage to present her with the honor and gave a moving speech about the love of his life. During his speech, Frakes…

10. Kim Jong-un urges drone expansion as North Korea showcases new unmanned tech South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attended an exhibition devoted to drones and called for rapidly expanding the country’s drone technology, state media reported on Friday, as his military escalates threats against South Korea and the United States. Acquiring advanced drones is a top priority for Kim…