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Halloween marks the start of peak season for Melbourne’s paid costumed entertainers, and business is only getting better.

<p>BAJAUR: The district administration banned pillion riding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur for 10 days on Thursday by invoking Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) owing to the security situation.</p> <p>The notification for the restriction, issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Adnan Farid’s office, said the measure was taken in view of report

Spookology runs until Nov 1, while the new Glowing Oceans exhibition opens on Nov 3. Fans of Quby can also pick up five collectible plushies.

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Office of National Security at the presidential o...

The past decade has demonstrated that PE at scale is a differentiated asset class — not a better form of capitalism

Frida screenwriter and Selena writer/director Gregory Nava is mourning the loss of his friend Dolores Huerta, the civil rights icon who died today at age 96. Nava and his wife Barbara Martinez Jitner were by Huerta’s side in her final moments. “We were blessed to be by Dolores’s side last night in Bakersfield, to say […]

Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson has become the first Labor member based in WA to reveal he has concerns over the possibility of fracking being undertaken in the Kimberley.

The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.

The Federal Government has defended its $21.7bn supplementary external borrowing plan, describing it as a strategic investment in infrastructure, not debt. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-defends-21bn-borrowing-plan-cites-infrastructure-needs/

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is discharged from hospital and "doing well" following his collapse at the club's training ground, according to a club board member.

Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer George Cheeks formalized his division’s executive structure. In a memo to staff, Cheeks shared the specific titles for his direct reports, as well as how Skydance TV will now operate post-Warner Bros. and Paramount merger. “Reporting to me, these accomplished leaders will work together to advance our strategy […

Cynthia Erivo is reflecting on the attention her friendship with “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande received while on the press tour for the movie musical and its sequel. The theater star and singer has rocketed to greater heights of fame following Jon M. Chu’s adaptation of “Wicked,” which stars Erivo as the wicked witch Elphaba opposite […]

Welcoming the move, M. Radhakrishnan of Arappor Iyakkam, in a statement, demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into the complaint and legal action against those involved in the “fraud”

With Josh Inglis, Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green batting like this, life after Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne may not be too shabby after all.

Skydance Corp., the new company formed from David Ellison’s massive Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, has established the leadership team overseeing financial operations across the business. Ellison and Ynon Kreiz, co-CEO of Skydance, previously announced the senior leadership team for the new company (a day before the deal officially closed). Since t

The Bank of Canada's rate hike Wednesday is set to translate to higher borrowing costs for homebuyers, adding further pressure as the real estate sector also copes with rising prices for construction materials.

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Wednesday the postponement of 24 matches in the first round of the Copa del Rey “as a mark of respect and solidarity” with the victims of a high-speed train collision. “The entire Spanish football family stands united in grief over this tragedy and stands ready to assist the Read More: https://punchng.com/c

Three people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in a town just outside of Windsor, Ontario Provincial Police say.

The Opposition party also said that claims of economic development are meaningful only when their benefits reach the common man

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 &mdash; The dismissals of the former Undang of Sungei Ujong and Undang of Jelebu have been official...

“Dancing With the Stars” pro Val Chmerkovskiy and judge Carrie Ann Inaba have made amends, concluding the hectic saga that has ensued since Chmerkovskiy made an “inappropriate” joke about Inaba earlier this month that resulted in his getting benched from the competition. On Tuesday night’s episode of the dance competition series, Chmerkovskiy was back in […]

The 25-year-old singer beat four other finalists to win the S$25,000 grand prize, following a final face-off with runner-up Farras Qushayyi.

Take the time to explore Shikoku, with restful nature walks, centuries-old crafts and seaside stays in Kagawa and Ehime.

Local governments across country WA are banning smart glasses from public facilities, citing growing concerns over inappropriate use.

Holding AI risk in one's portfolio is becoming unavoidable for most investors, says an academic.

Flavio Bolsonaro and his family have arrived in the US after fleeing Brazil following Sunday's presidential election run-off defeat.

OJ’s Accomplice, a two-part documentary that has been in the works at Peacock for some time, is having its premiere moved up as news around the infamous murder trial heats up. The doc, which comes from Ari Mark’s Ample Entertainment, is set to premiere on the NBCUniversal streamer on November 1, having previously been dated […]

South Boost is expanding its role as a development platform for Andalusian TV producers, bringing six projects to Cádiz in search of production partners, broadcasters and platforms. Now in its third edition, the initiative received 36 submissions, up from 22 in 2025 and 15 in 2024. Organizers expanded the selection from five projects to six, […]

The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to empower the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria to award PhDs in clinical medicine. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-considers-allowing-medical-college-to-award-phds/

A man, 82-year-old, has been banished from Umuizu, Okwulaga Afaraukwu Ibeku, in Umuahia, Abia State, after being caught allegedly attempting to bury suspected charms on farmland belonging to a member of the community. This was even as the suspect has allegedly confessed to having killed many relatives. The incident occurred on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Rea

Nearly a third of a survey's respondents say they offer employee share schemes as part of an overall remuneration package.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 &mdash; While China remains Malaysia&rsquo;s largest source of international students, the Educatio...

World Bank President Ajay Banga came on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Oct. 27, 2026.

Nearly half of the people confirmed to have the virus have died in DRC's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.

America’s affordability crisis and corruption are now treated as two sides of the same coin

British prosecutors have charged two men over an incident near RAF Fairford in September. Police suspect Iranian involvement in the case at a base used for US strikes on Iran.

Election officials from coast to coast are facing a slew of challenges ahead of the high-stakes midterms.

They say three offenders, reportedly carrying an axe and a hammer, took a cash till before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

Caitlin Andrew hated birdwatching as a child but found a passion for it in her 20s.

A teenager is on trial for the murder of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier.

Discover five inviting stays with Ireland’s Blue Book, from an elegant Killarney townhouse to peaceful country houses and a Cork city retreat

The owner warned the public not to approach the dog.

Alert Group has been named Fastest-Growing Financial Services Group at the 2026 BusinessDay BAFI Awards for its business expansion and financial inclusion Read More: https://punchng.com/alert-group-wins-fastest-growing-financial-services-award/

Police said they stopped a "vehicle of interest" and found a revolver.

Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17.

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The Commission issued the directive to the Additional Chief Secretary, Health department, asking the authorities to verify the qualifications and registration of doctors and other staff working at such clinics.

In Congress and in several states, officials have been questioning online gambling companies about their use of artificial intelligence.