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-Who was Sonthaya Oakkharasr, the Thai national kidnapped from kibbutz Be'eri?
-Berlin temporarily recalls German ambassador to Georgia
-Paris’ Louvre Museum Forced to Close After Chainsaw-Wielding Thieves Pull Off 7-Minute Heist, Escape with Jewelry Worth Millions
-Israel repatriates body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi killed by Hamas

Vance celebrates US Marines 250th anniversary with live artillery demo
California governor Gavin Newsom shutdown a busy freeway, saying the military demonstration was too dangerous. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 20 Oct 3:15am 

Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills
The energy secretary says the government needs to address the "cost-of-living crisis" facing the country. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 20 Oct 3:15am 

Room to grow: V’landys looks at next step after Everest proves a bonanza
Racing NSW CEO Peter V’landys says the embattled ATC, still under a show cause notice, will reap the rewards from a record-breaking Everest. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon, 20 Oct 3:05am 

O'Callaghan shatters world record
Mollie O'Callaghan claims the 200m freestyle short course record. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon, 20 Oct 3:05am 

This Gippsland tap dancer is about to become the hottest property in the AFL
Willem Duursma will be the fourth member of his family drafted to the big league, and he’s shaping up as the No.1 pick in next month’s draft. But first, there’s a Disney dance production to star in. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon, 20 Oct 3:05am 

-Inside the AI startups reinventing consulting: 'It's not as good as McKinsey, but it's instant'
-Why Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has seen his stock totally sit out the 2025 AI boom
-Ukrainian drones strike major Russian gas plant
-Security faults, major lapses in Gaza border barrier before October 7 massacre revealed
-Israel's Ben-Gvir wants war restarted after reports of attacks on IDF
-IDF strikes in Rafah after Hamas targets military vehicles in violation of Gaza ceasefire

Sage advice: Why you should grow more herbs
If you're limited for space, growing a bunch of herbs in your garden is the way to go, says gardening expert Lynda Hallinan. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Sun, 19 Oct 11:15pm 

Originair introduces direct flights from Palmerston North to Blenheim
The airline began flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on Sunday, after Sounds Air cut the route last month. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Sun, 19 Oct 10:15pm 

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-Danger tourism: Meet the travellers flocking to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
-Final interment for Kenya's former prime minister Odinga underway

Students, freelancers, and small teams can lock in a full office suite for $29.99 for life
TL;DR: Create, analyze, present, and organize in a single suite with a lifetime license — MobiOffice Premium is on sale for $29.99 (MSRP $119.97) for a limited time. Juggling four different apps just to get through a school paper, a budget, a deck, and email is a vibe — but not a good one.... 
© 2026 PC World Sun, 19 Oct 9:15pm 

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-Hamas military arm denies responsibility for attacking Israeli troops

Fleetwood answers son's dreams with win in India
Tommy Fleetwood shares a touching moment with his son Frankie after winning the DP World India Championship by two shots. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 20 Oct 3:15am 

Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in energy sector
Ed Miliband says the UK's clean energy sector needs developing in order to "get bills down for good". 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 20 Oct 3:15am 

Police looking into claims Andrew asked officer to seek information on accuser
Media reports say he asked his police protection to find out personal details about Virginia Giuffre. 
© 2026 BBCWorld Mon, 20 Oct 3:15am 

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Kangaroos star reveals 'worry' over wedding clash
Lindsay Smith reveals how he handled the scheduling drama of his wedding and Kangaroos duty. 
© 2026 Sydney Morning Herald Mon, 20 Oct 3:05am 

-I'm 18 and cofounded a multimillion-dollar company. Here's how I did it and my advice for other young founders.

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I swapped my $1,000 desktop for a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
Earlier this year, I impulse-bought a tiny, inexpensive desktop PC for research purposes. I didn’t expect it to change my entire computing setup. But here I am now, using the $319 Beelink SER5 Mini PC as my daily workhorse, powering an ultrawide 1440p 100Hz monitor and smoothly handling any productivity task I’ve thrown... 
© 2026 PC World Mon, 20 Oct 1:15am 

Robbery at the Louvre museum in central Paris
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum in Paris, France, has closed for the day following a robbery. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Sun, 19 Oct 10:55pm 

Man dies in Riwaka fire, enquiry underway
Enquiries are ongoing after a man was found dead once a house fire was extinguished in the Tasman District Sunday. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Sun, 19 Oct 9:35pm 

-Border order: Geneva schools kick out Swiss kids living in France
-Female executive board members in Germany lose salary edge

It’s the last day to get a Microsoft Office Pro 2021 lifetime license for just $40
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $39.97 (MSRP $219.99) — but hurry, this deal ends today at 11:59 p.m. PT. For today only, you can score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $39.97 — down from its regular $219.99. That’s a... 
© 2026 PC World Sun, 19 Oct 9:15pm 

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