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One NZ Stadium heat: Operators acknowledge more work needed after 32.5C high

Parts of the stadium reached 32.5 degrees on Monday during NPC final.

Nzherald · 27 Oct 2026, 03:49 PKT

JD Vance’s ‘tinpot dictator’ excuse for skyrocketing gas prices backfires spectacularly online

‘They skyrocket every time some tin-pot dictator decides to throw a tantrum,’ Vance told voters at a Montana midterms rally

The Independent · 27 Oct 2026, 03:48 PKT

‘We Have Friends, No Enemies’: Timor-Leste’s First Year in ASEAN

Dili will seek to "ensure that ASEAN’s principles work together in support of peace and the well-being of its peoples," says the country's vice minister for ASEAN affairs.

The Diplomat · 27 Oct 2026, 03:45 PKT

Chris Selley: Canada's law schools, law societies have incinerated their reputations - National Post

Chris Selley: Canada's law schools, law societies have incinerated their reputations National Post Convicted murderer who attended McGill's faculty of law now back in custody CBC Opinion | Ottawa must impose strict anti-dumping measures to defend Canadian steel Toronto Star Opinion: It’s not enough for Canada to release violent murderers. Now they can go to law school The Globe and Mail McGill law student says she received death threats after defending convicted murderer Jeffrey Ewert Global News

Google News · 27 Oct 2026, 03:40 PKT

Armored Amphibian from Triassic Period is First Known to Have Lived Entirely in the Sea - Sci. News

Armored Amphibian from Triassic Period is First Known to Have Lived Entirely in the Sea Sci. News A fully marine stem amphibian from the Late Triassic of China Nature Predatory amphibians swam the seas 237 million years ago New Scientist Fossils suggest ancient amphibians adapted to saltwater 237mn years ago: report bdnews24.com This skeleton was found in China in 2004. Scientist finally know what it is BBC Wildlife Magazine

Google News · 27 Oct 2026, 03:38 PKT

Florida researchers develop AI-powered trap to catch dengue-carrying mosquitoes with over 98% accuracy

Florida dengue outbreak: Researchers at the University of Florida developed an AI-powered trap aimed at identifying dengue-carrying mosquitoes. This technology achieves over 98% accuracy in lab settings, significantly improving disease surveillance. The traps utilize a combination of light and a fan to attract and capture mosquitoes for analysis. Additionally, the startup Digitomy plans to educate the public on mosquito species identification through a cloud-based platform.

The Economic Times · 27 Oct 2026, 03:38 PKT

NASA says it will build a moon base and land astronauts within two years

NASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years

Los Angeles Times · 27 Oct 2026, 03:35 PKT

NASA says it will build a moon base and land astronauts within two years - Los Angeles Times

NASA says it will build a moon base and land astronauts within two years Los Angeles Times NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 Moon Missions NASA (.gov) As Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin get ready to build a Moon base, NASA administrator Jared Isaacman gives an important update on Artemis IV, says: This agency knows very well … The Times of India Artemis III explained: Three launches and two dockings | Tap to know more | Inshorts Inshorts ‘The most complicated launch campaign ever’: NASA lays out mad dash to test lunar landers CNN

Google News · 27 Oct 2026, 03:35 PKT

Cop arrested after court denies bail

The Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026, 03:25 PKT

Assembly drops sardari system resolution

Balochistan speaker rules tribal system was already legally abolished in 1976

The Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026, 03:25 PKT

October 27 a black day: Governor Kundi

The Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026, 03:25 PKT

If you've been ignoring politics, this midterms guide is for you

Politics can be a lot. Keeping track of what's going on can be confusing, frustrating, unsettling and, often, pretty boring. It's no surprise that a large share of Americans feel compelled to step back from following politics or give up on it entirely. As understandable as it is to give yourself some distance, that does mean it can be hard to get caught up when something important — like next week's big midterm election — comes up. That's exactly what this story is meant to help with. There's no need to bombard you with every single twist and turn in U.S. politics since President Trump was ele

Yahoo! News · 27 Oct 2026, 03:25 PKT