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1. Cyclone Arnab brings cold weather, rain and snow forecast through Saturday Kathmandu Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Experts say moderate rain in the hills and Tarai is unlikely to cause major damage, but farmers preparing the harvest paddy and Friday’s cricket match could be affected.

2. NEPZA restates support for Ogun host communities Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority has reaffirmed its support for its Ogun host communities with interventions in education, healthcare, and inf Read More: https://punchng.com/nepza-restates-support-for-ogun-host-communities/

3. 2027: AI-generated photos cast doubt on voter register, expert warns Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   An expert, Clement Nwankwo, has warned that AI-generated photos and information inserted into Nigeria’s voter register could undermine the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ai-generated-photos-cast-doubt-on-voter-register-expert-warns/

4. Christine Lagarde to step down as European central bank president Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will step down from her position on February 7, 2027, months before her term expires. Read More: https://punchng.com/christine-lagarde-to-step-down-as-european-central-bank-president/

5. Spain mourns after latest train tragedy kills 69 Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Spain has declared three days of mourning after a high-speed train crash in Castilla-La Mancha killed 69 people, raising questions about rail safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-mourns-after-latest-train-tragedy-kills-69/

6. Eno promises N200,000 bursary for Akwa Ibom students if re-elected Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has promised to increase the annual bursary for students in public tertiary institutions from N50,000 to N200,000 if re-elected. Read More: https://punchng.com/eno-promises-n200000-bursary-for-akwa-ibom-students-if-re-elected/

7. Is von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ for Canada already dead? Euronews · 29 Oct 2026

   The term ‘associate membership’ was dropped from the EU-Canada summit text after German pushback, in a major blow to Commission President von der Leyen. Nonetheless, the two sides are still keen to boost their partnership.

8. Africa: Shared Infrastructure Drives Africa's Push into Cotton Processing AllAfrica · 29 Oct 2026

   [Bird Story Agency] Shared water and power are easing factory setup costs as Africa's textile hubs expand into cotton processing.

9. Six Palestinians killed in 24 hours, Gaza health ministry reports Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   Six Palestinians killed in 24 hours, Gaza health ministry reports Six Palestinians have been killed and 38 others wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza in the last 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry reports. This brings the overall toll of Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israel since the…

10. The 10 Heaviest Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked Collider · 29 Oct 2026

    A heavy movie is the opposite of an uplifting or feel-good movie. That’s the best way to explain the term, in case you're unsure for whatever reason. You’ve probably seen movies (or other things) described as heavy, though, and hopefully you're also aware it doesn’t literally mean the weight of…