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1. Everything announced at Amazon’s October 2026 hardware launch The Verge · 28 Oct 2026

   Amazon had plenty of new gadgets to share at its Echo hardware event this year, along with updates to the AI-powered Alexa Plus after it became available to everyone in the US in February. But the big news this year is screens: devices with big, beautiful ones, and those that lack them entirely.…

2. Iran rejects 'unacceptable' proposal by Qatar to end war with US Middle East Eye · 28 Oct 2026

   Iran rejects 'unacceptable' proposal by Qatar to end war with US Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:05 Tehran maintains its stance on the nuclear issue amid rising fears of renewed Israeli‑US strikes after the Israeli elections Commuters ride past a large billboard depicting slain…

3. Here's the Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown release time for your region PC Gamer · 28 Oct 2026

   (Image credit: Pearl Abyss) Crimson Desert's first Charting the Unknown DLC is releasing imminently, despite its initial delay , a mere seven months after the base game released, during which time Pearl Abyss has updated it with content relentlessly. Charting the Unknown releases on October 29 or 30…

4. EPL: Carrick, Fernandes resolve tensions after Bournemouth defeat Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks following Man United’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, which saw the captain benched. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-fernandes-resolve-tensions-after-bournemouth-defeat/

5. UK varsities to face £925 levy per international student from August 2028 Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The UK plans to introduce a £925 annual levy on universities in England for each international student from August 2028 to fund domestic student grants. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-varsities-to-face-925-levy-per-international-student-from-august-2028/

6. NELFUND moves to stop students collecting loans while parents pay fees Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says it will stop students from benefiting from its loan scheme while their parents are also paying their school fees. Read More: https://punchng.com/nelfund-moves-to-stop-students-collecting-loans-while-parents-pay-fees/

7. Niger Miners’ Saga: NSCDC death cell cleaned to destroy evidence, probe panel member says Premium Times · 28 Oct 2026

   Deji Adeyanju says the NSCDC detention cell in Minna was cleaned, disinfected and renumbered after the deaths of detainees in an alleged attempt to destroy evidence. The post Niger Miners’ Saga: NSCDC death cell cleaned to destroy evidence, probe panel member says appeared first on Premium Times…

8. Taking back the algorithm: Social media platforms are restoring users’ control of their feeds Al-Masry Al-Youm · 28 Oct 2026

   New York — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. I needed a break. I recently told my Instagram algorithm I’m no longer interested in seeing content about…

9. Kenya: President Ruto to Make Major Announcement From Russia in Recorded Address AllAfrica · 28 Oct 2026

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto will deliver a recorded address to Kenyans at 6pm on Wednesday from Russia, where he is attending the Third Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum.

10. Checking luggage with Ryanair? Airline announces earlier baggage drop deadline Euronews · 28 Oct 2026

    Europe’s largest airline made the change to ensure customers have more time to clear airport security and passport control.