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1. VisionQuest Episode 5 Review: The New Age of Ultron Den of Geek · 28 Oct 2026

   This article contains spoilers for VisionQuest season 1 episode 5 . Throughout Avengers: Age of Ultron , the titular evil super robot sang a creepy version of a Pinocchio song, crooning, “I had strings, but now I’m free.” Ultron repeats that song at the end of VisionQuest ‘s fifth episode…

2. Will China travel hurt American students’ careers? FBI battles fears as talent pipeline stalls South China Morning Post · 28 Oct 2026

   An American student considering studying in China attended a briefing with a senior FBI official at a Washington think tank last month to address her concerns about whether such an experience could jeopardise her prospects for a career in the federal government. The official’s message: travelling to…

3. Datavault Shares Plunge Nearly 50% After Biconomy Bitcoin Disclosure The Defiant · 28 Oct 2026

   The company plans to restate four financial periods and expects to remove $49 million from its June 2026 assets after reassessing a bitcoin-funded equity deal.... Read the full story at The Defiant

4. Political future of Israel hangs in the balance Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   The political future of Israel remains unclear, with exit polls suggesting no clear winner from the nation's election.

5. Former Australian Open champ Stan Wawrinka ends illustrious career ABC News · 28 Oct 2026

   Stan Wawrinka's illustrious tennis career finally came to an end at his home tournament in Basel.

6. Nadi aim to cut mistakes Fiji Broadcasting Corp · 28 Oct 2026

   McDonalds Nadi rugby coach Cohan Politini says his side must control what they can and make the most of their chances when they face Nadroga in Saturday’s Skipper Cup final in Lautoka. Politini believes the team has plenty to learn from its recent performances, with discipline and fewer mistakes…

7. Miti: Malaysia’s exports to US surge 69pc despite tariffs, powered by AI boom Malay Mail · 28 Oct 2026

   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia’s exports to the United States surged 69.1 per cent to RM282.07 billion for January to September 2026, while total trade between the two countries rose 39.6 per cent to RM378.70 billion. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) said Malaysia’s trade…

8. Horror Film ‘The Land of Jinn’ Is First Indonesia-Kyrgyzstan Co-Production, Unveiled at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market Variety · 28 Oct 2026

   Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan have made their first film together. “The Land of Jinn,” a supernatural horror feature directed by Kevin Rahardjo (“Smothered”), was unveiled at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market as the first co-production between the two countries. The story centers on a young Indonesian woman…

9. Robert Kaplan: Fed Can Wait Before Hiking Rates Bloomberg · 28 Oct 2026

   Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman and former Dallas Fed chief Robert Kaplan says the central bank can afford to hold off on raising rates by one meeting while continuing to assess economic indicators. (Source: Bloomberg)

10. New chair Boon declares BBL privatisation a must, as Cricket Australia swings back into the black Nine · 28 Oct 2026

    Once the rock of Australia’s top order, David Boon has been chosen to deliver stability after a period of turmoil at Cricket Australia. But he has vowed to push on with the privatisation of the BBL, the issue that is still dividing the states.