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1. Culture: Stephen Schwarzman (25) Nikkei · 25 Oct 2026
2. ‘Glad we checked our tickets’: First international flight departs Western Sydney The Age · 25 Oct 2026

   New Zealand passengers Matt and Serena Ross were taken by surprise when they saw their departure airport.

3. Netanyahu wants to divert public attention. Don't let him Haaretz · 25 Oct 2026

   With Election Day approaching, Netanyahu is resorting to fear-mongering to distract from Oct. 7, his government's failures, the judicial overhaul and the cost of living

4. Fans Choose LISA’s ‘Press Play’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Billboard · 25 Oct 2026

   Press Play , the new solo EP from LISA of BLACKPINK, tops this week’s new music poll. Related LISA’s ‘Press Play’: All 6 Tracks Ranked LISA, Miley, Kacey Musgraves & John Mayer: New Music Friday Guide Olivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200…

5. El Clásico: Mbappé scores brace as Madrid Beat Barcelona 2-1 Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Kylian Mbappé scored a brace to give Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a thrilling El Clásico, ending the Catalan club’s perfect league start. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-clasico-mbappe-scores-brace-as-madrid-beat-barcelona-2-1/

6. Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings over election Middle East Eye · 25 Oct 2026

   Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings over election Israel will close all land crossings into and out of the occupied West Bank on Tuesday for its general election, the Israeli army said. The military said it would also bar Palestinian workers from entering most areas of the West Bank from…

7. United States Grand Prix LIVE! F1 race updates in Austin, commentary and results - ESPN Google · 25 Oct 2026

   United States Grand Prix LIVE! F1 race updates in Austin, commentary and results ESPN Antonelli surges to dominant victory in United States GP Formula 1 Five quick takeaways from US GP Motorsport.com F1 United States Grand Prix results: Kimi Antonelli wins from pole, but can't quite clinch world…

8. Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election The New York Times · 25 Oct 2026

   “It is clear that we have lost these elections,” Aleksandar Vucic said in a surprisingly early speech congratulating his opponents.

9. Victim shot in head remains critical as hunt for gunmen continues Brisbane Times · 25 Oct 2026

   Four people were injured in the drive-by shooting at a boxing event in Logan on Saturday night.

10. Nicolas Cage Officially Unveils Trailer for His Strangest Movie Yet Collider · 25 Oct 2026

    Nicolas Cage can sell a movie on his name alone, but his choice of roles is often just as much of a draw . His best recent work has ranged from the restrained grief of Pig to the deeply unsettling villain at the center of Longlegs . That willingness to follow a character somewhere strange makes each…