The PNG Chiefs logo and jersey is due to be unveiled at an event this month but rugby authorities oppose the name because of a clash with their own team.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nz-rugby-launches-court-action-against-nrl-to-have-png-chiefs-name-changed-20261008-p613up.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Universities were already seeing the impact of rejected international students visas, but recent announcements to further curb migration have created a sense of anxiety among the sector.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/international-student-cuts-risk-very-significant-hole-universities-warn-20261008-p613k8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Carrie Ross, who helped raise Pike, 50, and “loves her as a daughter,” said her niece’s life should be spared because the Almighty clearly doesn’t support her execution.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/us-news/christa-pikes-aunt-believes-killers-survival-of-botched-execution-is-gods-will-god-is-in-control/

Ninja's latest DualZone air fryer only launched in September, but Amazon has already reduced the new model to £249.99 as part of Prime Big Deal Days.

https://www.lep.co.uk/recommended/ninja-crispi-dual-zone-air-fryer-amazon-prime-big-deal-days-9272934

#garstangcourier

The CK One Calvin Klein fragrance has been reduced by 60%, making it great value for money and perfect for a Christmas present or to stock up while the price is low

https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/lifestyle/beauty/timeless-ck-one-calvin-klein-fragrance-down-to-ps2280-from-ps57-9272950

#bedfordtoday

and are in talks for a mammoth all-American showdown, and two-division world champion Tim Bradley has shared his thoughts on the rumoured fight. Haney and Stevenson were linked to a clash earlier this year, but talks collapsed when Stevenson declared that he is not yet willing to fully venture up to welterweight, whilst Haney refused […]The post Tim Bradley sees only one winner in Devin Haney vs Shakur Stevenson: “He cannot beat you” appeared first on Boxing News.

https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/tim-bradley-predicts-haney-vs-stevenson/

The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada was $2,034 in September, down 4.2 per cent compared to the month in 2025.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12091033/rent-canada-falling-24-months/

#chbcnews

'It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson, who went home to rest last night,' Freddie Jackson's family said.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12090959/freddie-jackson-you-are-my-lady-singer-dead/

#chbcnews

Colandrea, a UNLV transfer, has revitalized Nebraska's offense ahead of a massive Big Ten showdown with the reigning national champs

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-qb-power-rankings-anthony-colandrea-nebraska-indiana/

#CBSSports.com

Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqj9knmvm2ryo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Dennis Haskins played Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom, 'Saved by the Bell,' which ran from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of students at the fictitious Bayside High.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12091016/saved-by-the-bell-actor-dennis-haskins-cause-of-death/

#globalnews

Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was largely a non-factor during his second stint with the New York Giants before that club released him in late September. But it didn't take him long to find a new team.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/odell_beckham_jr_embraces_reunion_after_unceremonious_giants_exit/s1_13132_44398853

#Yardbarker

PQ candidate Stephan Fogaing trailed Quebec Liberal candidate Affine Lwalalika by 10 votes in the initial results in the Vachon riding, on Montreal's south shore.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12091210/parti-quebecois-recount-montreal-area/

#globalregina

The next update for Slayers 2 is currently scheduled for 9:28 PM UTC on Thursday, October 29, 2026. However, this date is unofficial and should not be treated as the final release date.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/roblox-news/when-next-update-slayers-2

#Sportskeeda

Dundrum House Hotel in rural west Tipperary had been at the centre of protests when it was transformed into an IPAS centre.

https://www.thejournal.ie/enforcement-order-dundrum-house-hotel-tipperary-county-council-7184824-Oct2026/

#thejournal

A man in his 20s was left fighting for his life in hospital after the incident in January.

https://www.thejournal.ie/two-teenagers-sent-for-trial-accused-attacking-concertgoer-3arena-7185952-Oct2026/

#thejournal

Chevrolet locked down another team in the NTT IndyCar Series as ECR signed a multi-year contract extension with the American automaker on October 7, 2026.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucemartin/2026/10/07/indycars-ecr-signs-multi-year-contract-extension-with-chevrolet/

#Forbes

A 65-year-old Mpumalanga pensioner has landed in a jail cell after learning that South Africa’s elite corruption-busting unit had obtained a warrant for his arrest over an alleged R1.5-million municipal fraud dating back almost four years.Henry Swart, a former Govan Mbeki Local Municipality employee who is now retired, handed himself over to the Hawks on Wednesday rather than wait for investigators to come knocking.His surrender completed a three-man arrest operation over money allegedly paid to a supplier for goods and services that never reached the municipality.Mpumalanga Hawks...

https://sundayworld.co.za/news/pensioner-joins-former-colleagues-behind-bars-in-mpumalanga-looting-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pensioner-joins-former-colleagues-behind-bars-in-mpumalanga-looting-case

#sundayworld

The trade deadline is roughly a month away, meaning rumors are prevalent as teams look to find the missing pieces ahead of a playoff push.

https://fansided.com/nfl/nfl-trade-rumors-potential-lions-cb-target-and-a-colts-homecoming-for-marvin-harrison?utm_source=RSS

#Fansided

People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqd09g0gj50ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

#BBC

The Buick Grand National's fancier 1980s offshoot, the GNX, has just sold in an auction featuring a nearly pristine 1987 example with only 30 miles on it.

https://www.slashgear.com/2279385/rare-1987-buick-gnx-sold-427000-dollars-30-miles-on-it/

#slashgear

While consumers struggle to buy tech products due to greatly increased component costs, one company is releasing massive 512GB server-grade RAM modules.

https://www.slashgear.com/2274759/us-tech-brand-micron-512-gb-ram-module/

#slashgear

Denny Hamlin looked like he had everything lined up at Las Vegas. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver seized the pole for Sunday’s South Point 400, putting himself in prime position to claw back ground on Chase leader Kyle Larson, who qualified sixth. It was the kind of starting spot that could have changed the championship […]The post “Chewing the Steering Wheel”– Denny Hamlin Details In-Car Rage After Self-Inflicted Vegas Damage appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-chewing-the-steering-wheel-denny-hamlin-details-in-car-rage-after-self-inflicted-vegas-damage/

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly endorsed plans for the Africa Horticulture Centre (AHC), calling it a strategic chance for Kenya to cement its place as a continental leader in horticultural research, innovation, skills development and investment. Mudavadi met Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) Chancellor Dr. Benard Chitunga, who updated him on the university’s […]The post Mudavadi endorses Kenya’s role as host of Africa Horticulture Centre appeared first on KBC Digital.

https://www.kbc.co.ke/mudavadi-endorses-kenyas-role-as-host-of-africa-horticulture-centre/

#kbc

Messages, games and websites deserve attention too, with a free app and parent guide offering practical starting points for safer phone habits

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/recommended/safetymode-free-parental-control-app-childrens-phone-safety-android-parental-controls-online-safety-9272895

#thornegazette

All the latest transfer news and gossip for Brighton and Hove Albion and across the football leagues

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/ex-brighton-defender-adam-webster-gets-fresh-chance-with-championship-club-9272975

#bexhillobserver

Whether it's headsets, memory cards, controllers, or hit games, Amazon's fall sale has plenty of fun splurges and sensible investments for gamers

https://www.polygon.com/best-amazon-prime-day-gaming-deals-october-2026/

#Polygon

Of all the words one can use to describe Donald Trump, classy wouldn’t make the list. Every public appearance the President makes reveals a new character flaw and his latest faux pas involved families of dead military members killed in combat. Trump brought grieving family members to the White House. Great idea. It all fell […]The post Donald Trump turned his meeting with grieving families of fallen US servicemen into a White House helipad photo op and precisely zero people were surprised – 17 scathing takedowns appeared first on The Poke.

https://www.thepoke.com/2026/10/07/donald-trump-turned-his-meeting-with-grieving-gold-star-families-into-a-white-house-helipad-photo-op-and-no-one-was-surprised-17-scathing-takedowns/

#thepoke

In Israel families mourned at intersections, bomb shelters and the site of a music festival that was overrun by militants three years ago in a deadly attack.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12090907/oct-7-attacks-war-israel-gaza-anniversary/

#globalwinnipeg

Strada has announced a strategic partnership with EY to help multinational companies manage payroll and workforce operations more effectively.

https://www.warwickshireworld.com/must-read/strada-and-ey-team-up-to-improve-global-payroll-9273026

#kenilworthweeklynews

Le président de la Conférence des chefs d’État et de gouvernement de la CEDEAO, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a effectué mardi une visite officielle à la Cour de justice de la CEDEAO, à Abuja.

https://malijet.com/actualite-sur-afrique/312209-cedeao-bassirou-diomaye-faye-en-visite-a-la-cour-de-justic.html

#Malijet

Australia has unveiled its first moon rover prototype at the Queensland University of Technology.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-unveils-its-first-moon-rover-ahead-of-2030-space-mission-20261007-p613p9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Nongyu Peng wanted to be a lawyer and was studying English and law. She was killed by an overdose of GHB in a Perth hotel room.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/daughter-breaks-down-in-court-as-her-mum-s-perth-killer-is-jailed-for-life-20261007-p613oo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

New research has revealed which stays across the south are giving guests something more memorable than a standard hotel room.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/four-of-the-uks-10-most-unusual-hotels-are-in-sussex-9272184

#wscountytimes

A teenager has died after falling from a building in Sydney.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/teenager-dies-after-falling-from-sydney-building-20261007-p613in.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor insists his party's new migration plan won't tank the economy after pledging the largest cut in Australia's history.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/coalition-says-new-plan-to-slash-migration-won-t-tank-economy-20261007-p613ni.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

#watoday

US death row inmate Christa Pike is “conscious” and “speaking” following her failed execution, her lawyers say.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/death-row-prisoner-alive-and-speaking-after-botched-execution-20261007-p613f9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The new company, Skydance, brings together the studios behind Mission Impossible, Harry Potter and DC Studios with television networks CBS and CNN.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/warner-bros-and-paramount-merger-complete-20261007-p613nq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across France demanding better education funding.

https://www.theage.com.au/world/student-protests-in-france-turn-violent-20261007-p613np.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Kemi Badenoch's speech will be the big moment of the party's annual conference today as she battles claims she is taking the Tories back to the 'nasty party' era of austerity

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-speech-tory-conference-37742318

#Mirror

The marriage of Paramount and Warner Bros is a seismic event for Hollywood and may well change how you and I watch (and pay for) our favourite shows. 

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-biggest-media-deal-in-history-has-all-the-hallmarks-of-trump-s-america-20261007-p613g0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage