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1. Ortom hits back at ex-envoy Tarzoor, showcases governance achievements Vanguard · 31 Oct 2026

   By Peter Duru, Makurdi Former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, has challenged Ambassador Terhemen Tarzoor to account for his record in public office, accusing him of sustained attacks on his person over the defeat he suffered during the 2015 governorship election in the state. Recall that…

2. Why did this Korean content creator throw a divorce ceremony? BBC News · 31 Oct 2026

   Cho Seung-yeon marked the end of her marriage by having a divorce ceremony - however not everyone online was happy about it.

3. Liberal MP pushes for party to rule out changes to superannuation ABC News · 31 Oct 2026

   Garth Hamilton argues the party has to shift its policy to reflect the mood of the nation and abandon any return to a super-for-housing type of policy.

4. ‘Green Room’ Writer/Director Recalls How Patrick Stewart “Saved The Day” When Film Was Almost Axed, Would Tell Fans: “Don’t Root For The Nazis” Deadline · 31 Oct 2026

   More than a decade later, Green Room writer/director Jeremy Saulnier is expressing his gratitude for Patrick Stewart helping get the film made. During a screening of the 2015 movie on Friday, one day after Stewart died at age 86, Saulnier paid his respects to the late 3x Golden Globe nominee and…

5. Sideshow operators offer cash discounts for rides amid soaring costs ABC News (Australia) · 31 Oct 2026

   Paying punters will fork out up to $25 for a go on one of the country's newest rides as it tours regional shows this spring.

6. How the Zhuhai air show charted China’s path from catching up to flying high South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   When Zhuhai hosted its inaugural air show in November 1996, the event showcased the J-8IIM fighter, a second-generation fighter equipped with Russian radar and weapons, alongside a limited line-up of home-made aircraft. Imported planes were the focus and Chinese audiences curiously studied the much…

7. Malaysia wants to move away from Waze. Will drivers make the switch? CNA · 31 Oct 2026

   Malaysia has banned the popular Israeli navigation app for civil servants and urged citizens not to use it. Motorists say they lack a viable homegrown alternative.

8. Rare, roomy and pricey? Inside Singapore's niche jumbo HDB flat market CNA · 31 Oct 2026

   With HDB reviewing the flat conversion scheme to create jumbo flats, CNA speaks with owners of such units about the attraction of extra space – and the extra cost.

9. Commentary: The invisible workforce helping Singapore age well CNA · 31 Oct 2026

   Helping seniors age well takes more than hospital care, says Agency for Integrated Care Manpower and Talent Chief Derek Tan on Community Care Day (Nov 1).

10. Australia and Indonesia are neighbours, but can they become good friends? ABC News · 31 Oct 2026

    We can choose whether Australia and Indonesia remain nations that happen to live next to each other, or nations that are neighbours by choice and build their neighbourhood together.