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1. As AI cyber risks grow, Chinese chip expert urges shared ethics standards with US rivals South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   The co-founder of Chinese chip giant Cambricon Technologies urged the introduction of universal ethical requirements for leading Chinese and American artificial intelligence models on Friday to mitigate growing risks to society. Chen Yunji’s remarks at an event in Shanghai come as the rapid advance…

2. Can Tinubu’s education reforms rescue a generation? – Inside Alausa’s ambitious agenda Vanguard · 31 Oct 2026

   By Joseph Erunke, Abuja With nearly 46 million children reportedly captured in a new education data system, almost 250,000 Nigerians undergoing technical skills training and the government claiming to have returned one million out-of-school children to classrooms, the Tinubu administration is making…

3. Houdini’s centennial spotlight: Fresh fight over when, how he died TVNZ · 31 Oct 2026

   A century after his death, Harry Houdini remains a man we're still trying to learn more about. A rare essay by the iconic escape artist about magicians of the past has just been published for the first time, while a recent book revisits longtime questions about the cause and date of his death at…

4. Alex Marquez takes Sepang pole as injured Martin withdraws from Malaysian GP CNA · 31 Oct 2026
5. Anti-SIR protest LIVE updates: INDIA bloc's ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to take place today Hindustan Times · 31 Oct 2026

   Anti-SIR protest LIVE updates: The INDIA bloc's march on November 1 would begin at noon from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction and culminate at the Ramlila Maidan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday.

6. PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity on 151st birth anniversary The Times of India · 31 Oct 2026
7. BN to retain Ab Rauf as Melaka CM if coalition wins Nov 14 polls, says Zahid Malay Mail · 31 Oct 2026

   MELAKA, Oct 31 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to entrust Datuk Seri Dr Ab Rauf Yusoh with the post of Chief Minister if the coalition wins the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14. BN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, however, that the proposal to allow Ab Rauf to continue serving…

8. Fire at shoe factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri kills 4, police register culpable homicide case Hindustan Times · 31 Oct 2026

   The officials said that the Mangolpuri police station has registered a case and is probing the exact cause of the fire.

9. To save Esan language from extinction, I’ll do anything – Dr. Mabel Imooje Vanguard · 31 Oct 2026

   By Fred Iwenjora Dr. Mabel Imooje holds a doctorate degree in linguistics from Bayero University, Kano. The staff of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, Kano is making name as an advocate for the survival of Esan Language seen by many researches as one of the indigenous languages set to…

10. Oil prices soar 14% in October to end at 6-month high as US weighs fresh attacks after midterm elections. More upside ahead? The Economic Times · 31 Oct 2026

    Brent crude rose 13.6% in October to settle at a six-month high of $117.64 a barrel, as fears of fresh US strikes on Iran and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fuelled supply concerns. Analysts warn of further volatility, with Goldman Sachs flagging a possible rise to $120.