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1. Mayoral candidates pitch more policing as civic election nears in Winnipeg Global News · 27 Oct 2026

   Additional police and drones for surveillance won't reduce social issues despite mayoral candidates vowing to add more officers if elected, experts say.

2. Protesters file complaints with Attorney General’s Office alleging torture at hands of Jalisco state police officers Mexico News Daily · 27 Oct 2026

   Officers are alleged to have physically and verbally abused dozens of demonstrators protesting foul tap water in Guadalajara on Oct. 11, later holding them for hours in dismal conditions and, in some cases, torturing them. Read the full article The post Protesters file complaints with Attorney…

3. Star hit with $260m fine for money laundering breaches Nine · 27 Oct 2026

   The Federal Court has hit the casino operator with a much larger fine than it says it can afford.

4. Access to the pill and UTI treatment is changing. Is it a win for women? ABC News · 27 Oct 2026

   As part of a 12-month trial, eligible women will be able to consult a pharmacist for UTI treatment or the pill with no out-of-pocket consultation fee.

5. Breaking: Star Casino fined $260m for money laundering violations ABC News · 27 Oct 2026

   Australia's financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, had sought a much steeper fine that could have forced the casino company into financial collapse.

6. Special counsel launches inspection of local election ballots stored at Seoul handball arena Yonhap · 27 Oct 2026

   SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Wednesday launched an inspe...

7. Hegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit Rappler · 27 Oct 2026

   MANILA, Philippines – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face questions about Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region when he meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday, October 28. As the Iran war strains US military readiness and tension rises with…

8. Alberta UCP officials, candidates must now sign pro-Canada pledge form Global News · 27 Oct 2026

   Danielle Smith says anyone who wants to run for the party in next year's election will also have to affirm pro-Canada views.

9. AI ad depicts politician dancing with drag queen The Sydney Morning Herald · 27 Oct 2026

   An AI-generated ad released by North Carolina Republicans depict a Democratic candidate slow dancing with a drag queen.

10. ‘You’re not going to hijack my show’: Credlin, Clennell in fiery on-air clash over One Nation comment Nine · 27 Oct 2026

    The pair clashed over Credlin’s perceived failure to defend him after Clennell claimed he was called a “dickhead” by One Nation’s national director James Ashby.