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1. Rubio Warned Officials About Nvidia Chief’s Entanglement With Chinese Spy The New York Times · 8 Nov 2026

   The secretary of state’s role in drafting a secret memo highlights how top officials were concerned by last spring about Jensen Huang’s relationship with a woman tied to Chinese intelligence.

2. Iran's Araghchi calls on the US to end war 'on all fronts' Middle East Eye · 8 Nov 2026

   Iran's Araghchi calls on the US to end war 'on all fronts' Iranian foreign minister Abbas Aragchi called on the White House to "meet the requirements" of Tehran's 2-day proposal and "end to war on all fronts" on Wednesday. In a post on X, Aragchi wrote that "American voters have made their choice.…

3. ‘Slow Horses’ Star’s 126-Minute Sci-Fi Classic Officially Finds a New Streaming Home Collider · 8 Nov 2026

   The hit spy thriller Slow Horses remains one of the best shows on streaming, with the most recent sixth season proving immensely popular once again. After Ted Lasso 's fourth season dominated the Apple TV charts for months, Slow Horses finally topped it, taking the #1 spot in the U.S. following the…

4. Australia has never had fewer teen mums. So why is the stigma getting worse? SBS · 8 Nov 2026

   As teenage motherhood becomes rarer than ever, young women share what it's like to raise a child while still growing up themselves.

5. The biggest disadvantages of using AI glasses Engadget · 8 Nov 2026

   AI glasses can do a lot of cool things, there's no debate about that. But there are also serious downsides to the tech.

6. ‘I am hungry’: Pesutto tipped for frontbench return Nine · 8 Nov 2026

   Despite a bruising four years, former opposition leader John Pesutto says he’s committed to returning to parliament and serving under Jess Wilson.

7. Australia needs to fix its ailing batting order. These 12 players are vying for the job Nine · 8 Nov 2026

   This week’s Sheffield Shield and ODI games will give the Australian selectors a clear idea of who is in the best form for the looming Test series against New Zealand.

8. Major Australian employers are cutting jobs. What does it mean for the economy? SBS · 8 Nov 2026

   A rate hike and a slew of company job cuts have raised questions on the labour market's strength.

9. Could the next United States president be a former Australian? SBS · 8 Nov 2026

   The Australia-linked 39-year-old has surged past JD Vance in White House prediction markets in the US.

10. Breakfast briefing: Data from the world's two big dogs give contracting reasons to worry interest.co.nz · 8 Nov 2026

    China demographics weaken again, their gold reserves rise; US payrolls rise on dubious data; US credit card debt jumps; Canada jobs retreat; EU retail resilient; UST 10yr at 4.85%; gold rises and oil stabilises; NZ$1 = 55.4 USc; TWI-5 = 59.4