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1. New York state police to investigate sexual assault complaints at Cornell University Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an agreement allowing state police to investigate sexual assault complaints at Cornell University, following criticism of the institution’s handling of a former student’s allegation that she was gang-raped at a fraternity house. Under the agreement signed…

2. King Charles' sorrow over slavery faces test as reparations movement gains ground Express Tribune · 30 Oct 2026

   King Charles has since 2022 expressed sorrow for the suffering caused by slavery without ‌crossing a line that Britain has long resisted: an apology. That balancing act is likely to be tested at next week's Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, where Caribbean leaders who back a reparations…

3. Japan asks Anthropic, OpenAI for more access to advanced models Nikkei · 30 Oct 2026
4. Berlin far-left mayoral frontrunner accidentally reveals fear of Hamas-linked supporters Haaretz · 30 Oct 2026

   Elif Eralp, whose far-left Die Linke party won Berlin's election, accidentally sent Der Spiegel internal messages saying she and her husband feared naming party supporters linked to Hamas and the PFLP; the magazine published the remarks Thursday

5. HMOs dispute Lagos govt’s endorsement claim over private health plan Premium Times · 30 Oct 2026

   They noted that participation by individual operators in consultations or the launch does not amount to collective endorsement, and the plan requires approval from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) before implementation. The post HMOs dispute Lagos govt’s endorsement claim over private…

6. Qatari delegation visits Iran as US peace talks intensify Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials as mediators intensify efforts to revive peace talks with the United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/qatari-delegation-visits-iran-as-us-peace-talks-intensify/

7. UK lists eligible groups for spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccinations Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The UK government has announced that adults aged 75+, the immunosuppressed, and care home residents will be eligible for its spring 2027 COVID-19 vaccinati Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-lists-eligible-groups-for-spring-2027-covid-19-vaccinations/

8. Police arrest barber over death of man in Jigawa Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old barber for allegedly stabbing a man to death in Dutse following an argument. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-barber-over-death-of-man-in-jigawa/

9. Adamawa APC chieftains, other members defect to APM Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Over 5,000 members of the All Progressives Congress in Adamawa State, including chieftains, have defected to the Allied People’s Movement ahead of election Read More: https://punchng.com/adamawa-apc-chieftains-other-members-defect-to-apm/

10. Germany's gen Z to join Europe's youth protest wave The Local · 30 Oct 2026

    Tens of thousands of young Germans are set to demonstrate on Saturday, the latest in a wave of protests across Europe led by youths who complain political elites are ignoring their concerns.