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1. Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent Kathmandu Post · 1 Nov 2026

   Tens of thousands take to the streets in 34 German cities to demand better education, lower living costs and an end to compulsory military service, as demonstrations turn violent in Frankfurt.

2. Police with long-arm rifles set to patrol Sydney Nine · 1 Nov 2026

   Starting today, police with long-arm rifles will be on patrol in Sydney, with the ability to quickly stop any potential terror attacks or to be deployed during large events.

3. Trump Calls Former Lawyer’s $50 Million Deal ‘Obnoxious and Outrageous’ The New York Times · 1 Nov 2026

   At a Halloween event in Florida, President Trump told reporters that Alina Habba Mildon’s lucrative work for someone seeking a pardon was “not acceptable.”

4. These firms you've never heard of are feeding fears the AI bubble could burst BBC News · 1 Nov 2026

   The amount of debt held by data centres is measured in the tens of billions of pounds.

5. ‘I don’t feel that’s good enough’: International manager hits out Melbourne Cup technology Nine · 1 Nov 2026

   Joseph O’Brien’s racing manager Kevin Blake has called for emergencies to become part of the Melbourne Cup after stewards scratched Defiantly on Saturday due to concerns about his gait.

6. Everything Coming to Netflix in November 2026 Collider · 1 Nov 2026

   And just like that, spooky season is almost over, bringing us a little bit closer to the holidays and right on time for Netflix ’s seasonal roster of movies, series, specials, and more. This November, the streamer has a lot to offer its subscribers with brand new films, returning seasons of…

7. (LEAD) N. Korea tests cluster bomb mountable on tactical ballistic missiles Yonhap · 1 Nov 2026

   SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has tested a cluster bomb that can be moun...

8. Lawson disqualified following dramatic day of qualifying in Mexico TVNZ · 1 Nov 2026

   Liam Lawson has been disqualified from qualifying after he was referred to the stewards over a technical rule break. F1 reported Lawson used an excessive amount of power, which led him to be "in breach of the minimum power requirement just after crossing the line on his fastest lap in Q2". In a…

9. Anwar prays for Sultan Sharafuddin’s speedy recovery from Influenza A Malay Mail · 1 Nov 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has prayed for the recovery of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, who is unwell after contracting Influenza A. He also prayed that His Royal Highness would always be under the protection and blessings of Allah SWT.…

10. Hong Kong’s art trading hub ambitions rest on more than headline sales South China Morning Post · 1 Nov 2026

    A Vincent van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years recently drew hundreds of people to Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Painted in May 1890, Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Trees in Flower) is a major work from his Auvers-sur-Oise period and could set an auction record. For three days…