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1. Australia's worst paedophile to face 200 more charges in Sydney Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   Australia's worst paedophile, Ashley Paul Griffith has been sent to Sydney to face 200 more charges.

2. Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Sexy Mom’ Goal Comes With a Boob Job ComingSoon.net · 28 Oct 2026

   Photo Credit: Michael Tran / AFP via Getty Images A new report claims Jennifer Lopez has undergone cosmetic breast surgery as part of her desire to embrace the “sexy mom” look. The alleged procedure comes a year after the star reportedly expressed interest in the enhancement. Jennifer Lawrence…

3. Shoebridge embarrassed by presence of Russian ambassador at address Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   Greens leader David Shoebridge has been embarrassed by the presence of the Russian ambassador at his inaugural address to the National Press Club.

4. DIIV – ‘ZIRP!’ review: pop meets politics on their most adventurous record yet NME · 28 Oct 2026

   The first indication that DIIV were moving into more political territory came as they rolled out their last record, 2024’s ‘Frog In Boiling Water’ . The album’s release was marked by a hoax appearance on Saturday Night Live where they were introduced by Fred Durst, a chaotic website replete with…

5. Teenager killed in attack on Israel embassy in Serbia The National · 28 Oct 2026

   A 16-year-old was shot dead after attacking a policeman outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia’s departing Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said, describing the incident as a terrorist act. The teenager, who has not yet been identified, appeared to have acted alone and attacked the officer…

6. How Lao Gan Ma, China’s iconic chilli brand, got caught in an AI storm South China Morning Post · 28 Oct 2026

   For three decades, Lao Gan Ma’s glass jars, bearing the stern portrait of founder Tao Huabi, have been a fixture on Chinese dinner tables and a symbol of traditional food manufacturing. This week, however, the iconic chilli sauce has become an unlikely focus of public anxiety over artificial…

7. Why China ties with Serbia face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic loss South China Morning Post · 28 Oct 2026

   Massive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power. The political shift could cool diplomatic ties between Beijing and Belgrade and invite…

8. Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix concert The National · 28 Oct 2026

   Kings of Leon will return to the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix after-race concerts, replacing Swedish singer Zara Larsson on the opening night of the four-day series. The American rockers will co-headline the opening night with Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi at Etihad Live on Thursday…

9. Albanese trips over the truth when it suits. If he’s not careful, it could be contagious Nine · 28 Oct 2026

   Of all things to repeatedly entangle yourself in, the saga of a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf Club must be the most ridiculous.

10. Frail in your 40s? What to know about ‘pre-frailty’ and how to reverse it Nine · 28 Oct 2026

    Frailty has been linked to dementia risk, loneliness and negative attitudes about ageing.