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1. Romeo + Juliet at 30: how Baz Luhrmann made teens fall in love with Shakespeare The Guardian · 1 Nov 2026

   The maximalist, heart over head adaptation of the romantic tragedy made stars of its leads and became an English teacher’s most trusted weapon for Bard-averse students Romeo + Juliet is not the most renowned or beloved of Shakespeare’s plays, but it is perhaps the most foundational. The 16th-century…

2. The Sunday Papers Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 Nov 2026

   Sundays are for looking upon my DIY works and despairing. Strewn sawdust, spilled paint, and hunks of broken MDF litter my living room kingdom. When will it be over? When will I be free? When will I be able to reassemble my sofa, sit down with a cup of tea in hand, and admire my books, unpacked and…

3. Passenger presses his luck Nine · 1 Nov 2026

   And should return to the fold.

4. Israeli Police seek Arab party activists' arrest extended over alleged voter bribery Haaretz · 1 Nov 2026

   The probe began after Netanyahu aide Ido Norden alerted Police Commissioner Danny Levy to allegations that the activists held cash-filled envelopes intended to bribe voters

5. 2027: Nasarawa APC gov candidate pledges to end communal clashes Punch · 1 Nov 2026

   Nasarawa APC governorship candidate, Senator Ahmed Wadada, has pledged to tackle communal clashes in the state if elected governor in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-nasarawa-apc-gov-candidate-pledges-to-end-communal-clashes/

6. Ikogosi Marathon to groom 10 Ekiti athletes Punch · 1 Nov 2026

   The Ikogosi Marathon Initiative has announced plans to nurture 10 indigenous athletes discovered during the competition and support their careers. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikogosi-marathon-to-groom-10-ekiti-athletes/

7. Iran declares UK navy, air force 'terrorist' groups, puts MI6 in hostile list The Times of India · 1 Nov 2026

   Iran has officially designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organizations due to recent tensions. The Iranian foreign ministry accused Britain of supporting military operations against Tehran, particularly by facilitating access to bases. This decision was influenced by the…

8. OpenAI's upcoming chat-and-work merger in ChatGPT signals the end of all-you-can-prompt pricing The Decoder · 1 Nov 2026

   OpenAI combines the Chat and Work modes into a single interface. Starting in December, Plus, Pro, and Business plans will share a common, token-based quota for ChatGPT and Codex. More complex models consume more of this quota, while simple instant chats do not count toward it. In practice, this is…

9. Eisenkot bloc parties aim to get mandate from president to form coalition Haaretz · 1 Nov 2026

   Opposition leaders are expected to meet this week for the first time since the election, as the Eisenkot-led bloc weighs its options for forming a government and advancing legislation, including a possible one-time direct election for prime minister

10. More than 200 arrests in Germany after Gen Z protests Anadolu · 1 Nov 2026

    Police report dozens of injured officers as groups clash with security forces in Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin and Cologne, with shops looted and weapons stolen