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1. Christian Council of Ghana questions government’s conflicting stance on galamsey Multimedia Group · 31 Oct 2026

   The Christian Council of Ghana has questioned the government’s approach to fighting illegal mining, saying statements by some public officers appear to contradict efforts to clamp down on the practice. Vice Chairman of the Council, Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Kwakye, said he was unclear about the direction…

2. Bute House protested by environmental campaigners BBC News · 31 Oct 2026

   A Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.

3. Mysuru hotel owners seek rollback of milk price hike The Hindu · 31 Oct 2026

   How can the hotel industry survive if the prices of every essential commodity keep rising?, the association asks

4. Punjab’s drug menace: Why it is hard to curb The Hindu · 31 Oct 2026

   Experts cite entrenched smuggling network, alleged police-politician nexus and lucrative trade as major hurdles to eradicating drugs in Punjab

5. CAN questions conviction of Christian woman in Borno Vanguard · 31 Oct 2026

   …Raises religious freedom concerns By Luminous Jannamike The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has faulted the reported conviction and imprisonment of a Christian woman in Borno State, raising concerns over religious freedom and the protection of fundamental rights. The woman, identified in…

6. Speakers highlight Sardar Patel’s contribution to nation-building on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas The Hindu · 31 Oct 2026

   Participating in a national unity rally, they call upon citizens, particularly the youth, to uphold the values of unity, integrity and brotherhood

7. Online UG, PG programmes gaining traction among students, say Calicut varsity officials The Hindu · 31 Oct 2026

   While approximately 1,460 students enrolled in the February 2026 session, as many as 4,500 enrolled in the August 2026 session, say varsity officials

8. Bill Belichick is a free agent after breakup with 25-year-old girlfriend, Halloween costumes & groceries Fox News · 31 Oct 2026

   Welcome to Screencaps , "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track…

9. Chinese archaeologists set for hi-tech excavations with AI and deep-sea robots South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   Chinese archaeologists are set for a hi-tech turn, with the latest five-year blueprint aiming to deploy AI and deep-sea robots to trace Chinese history, decipher the origins of East Asian humans and expand the country’s cultural soft power. Scientists will develop technologies such as remote…

10. Automatic 401(k) rollovers reduce cash-outs, research finds — but few accounts reach new employer plans CNBC · 31 Oct 2026

    Workers with small 401(k) balances are cashing out less often under an automatic portability program, but most accounts remain in temporary IRAs.