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1. Galaxy S27 Ultra goes head-to-head with Pixel 11 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro, and S26 Ultra in new leak Android Authority · 3 Nov 2026

   Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR A new leak shows off a Galaxy S27 Ultra dummy unit, offering us an early look at Samsung’s next flagship. The dummy unit has also been compared to the iPhone 18 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, showing size and design differences. The redesigned camera bar on…

2. China’s He Lifeng says will support free, open economy in Hong Kong SPH Media · 3 Nov 2026

   The vice-premier also vowed to scale up yuan bond issuance in Hong Kong and support listings in the financial hub.

3. Laptops down: Year 5 NAPLAN tests return to pen and paper amid backlash against devices Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Education ministers have agreed to scrap online testing for all primary school students in response to declining results.

4. 'Calibrated non-kinetic measures': How Indian Navy foiled Somali pirates, rescued 20 The Times of India · 3 Nov 2026
5. The 8 Most Amazing Horror Movies Ever Made, Ranked Collider · 3 Nov 2026

   Horror lists built around the question “Which movie scared you the most?” are almost always bad. Fear is too personal and subjective for that. Sometimes the movie that follows me home is the one that barely raises its voice. Sometimes it is a face, a sound from another room, a character making one…

6. Japan, Australia pledge closer security and economic cooperation in the Pacific Islands Business · 3 Nov 2026

   JAPAN and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening security, economic and regional cooperation, with a renewed focus on... The post Japan, Australia pledge closer security and economic cooperation in the Pacific appeared first on Islands Business .

7. Harsh on Bumrah to say he’s picking and choosing matches: Shane Bond The Times of India · 3 Nov 2026

   In an interview with TOI, former New Zealand paces Shane Bond discussed the challenges of player management, the value of ODI cricket as Test preparation, and the recurring debate surrounding Bumrah’s availability.

8. Beach Pad wins thriller Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Beach Pad finishes best in a tight affair in race five on Melbourne Cup day.

9. South Korean president Lee Jae Myung's passport details leaked online: report VnExpress · 3 Nov 2026

   South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's passport ​details and those of some of ‌his staff were leaked online in a file posted in June on a paid ​website, the South Korean broadcaster KBS ​reported on Monday.

10. OpenAI names former US army secretary for national security role Anadolu · 3 Nov 2026

    Dan Driscoll will advise OpenAI and its partners on using advanced AI to strengthen national security and cybersecurity