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1. Kathmandu Film Festival screening new titles and restored classics Kathmandu Post · 1 Nov 2026

   The three-day festival features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.

2. Ben Affleck’s Forgotten Sci-Fi Flop Officially Scores a Surprising Streaming Comeback Collider · 1 Nov 2026

   2026 has been a busy year for Ben Affleck , who is widely known and celebrated as one of the most prominent actors, producers, and directors in Hollywood. Affleck reunited with his long-time collaborator and friend Matt Damon much earlier in the year for the Netflix original crime thriller, The Rip…

3. Pope Leo makes history by voting in US midterms Al-Masry Al-Youm · 1 Nov 2026

   Rome — Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote in a secular democratic election. The first American pope “has submitted his mail-in ballot in Chicago,” the Vatican said in a statement Friday. “The…

4. The AniNation animation festival marks its first decade of business at the Jerusalem Cinematheque Jerusalem Post · 1 Nov 2026

   The six-day AniNation animation festival is a very varied affair. It offers a variety of items from across the geographic and cultural landscape.

5. A shot of gold: Curator Marie Shek closes a circle at the Tower of David Museum Jerusalem Jerusalem Post · 1 Nov 2026

   For Shek, the 'Gold: Touches of Gold in Contemporary Israeli Art' exhibit settles unfinished business. “This is my exhibition number 50 since ’96,” she said.

6. The water diplomats: How western Negev AgTech and WaterTech are taking root in Colorado Jerusalem Post · 1 Nov 2026

   Israeli AgTech and WaterTech start-ups met the farmers, engineers, and officials ready to test them in Colorado's fields.

7. Shin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report Jerusalem Post · 1 Nov 2026

   The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences.

8. Over $6 billion in 20 minutes: FBI accuses North Korea of largest-ever crypto hack against Binance Jerusalem Post · 1 Nov 2026

   The FBI called on cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain infrastructure operators, and other digital asset service providers to help prevent the stolen funds from moving further through the system.

9. Earnings call transcript: AstraZeneca beats Q3 2026 estimates, shares rise 7% Investing.com · 1 Nov 2026
10. Explainer: How could Israel break the election deadlock? Rappler · 1 Nov 2026

    JERUSALEM – Israel’s election this week was indecisive and there is no clear winner poised to form a government. Benjamin Netanyahu remains in office as caretaker prime minister, but faces a parliament stacked with an opposition majority vying to oust him. Here are some scenarios that could follow…