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1. Police confirm rescue of three kidnapped Zamfara clerics Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   Police in Zamfara State have confirmed the rescue of three of the six Islamic clerics kidnapped on September 12 while travelling to Talata Mafara. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-confirm-rescue-of-three-kidnapped-zamfara-clerics/

2. Tackle insecurity, hardship, C&S church urges FG Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, the rising cost of living and unemplo Read More: https://punchng.com/tackle-insecurity-hardship-cs-church-urges-fg/

3. Sowore demands sanctions as Ikogosi Marathon bars him from 2026 edition Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   Activist Omoyele Sowore demands international sanctions after organisers of the Ikogosi Marathon barred him from the 2026 edition, citing security concerns Read More: https://punchng.com/sowore-demands-sanctions-as-ikogosi-marathon-bars-him-from-2026-edition/

4. Nepse rebounds after Dashain as trading picks up Kathmandu Post · 31 Oct 2026

   The benchmark index gains 2.13 percent to 2,690.15, while weekly turnover jumps 53 percent to Rs34.39 billion.

5. Saudi Arabia Strengthens Water Security in 14 Yemeni Governorates with 62 Projects Asharq Al-Awsat · 31 Oct 2026
6. Silver loses more than half its value from record high: What went wrong and will it recover? The Economic Times · 31 Oct 2026

   Silver has plunged more than 58% from its February record high of nearly $120 an ounce to around $50, as profit-booking, weaker industrial demand and shifting macroeconomic conditions weigh on prices. Geojit’s Hareesh V explains what drove the rally, why it unravelled and what could shape silver’s…

7. As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines The New York Times · 31 Oct 2026

   None of the firms that struck deals to avoid crippling executive orders are publicly involved in the major legal efforts to check the Trump administration’s attempts to meddle in the midterm elections, a review by The New York Times shows.

8. A Halloween Tale: Ghost Stories of the U.S. Capitol The New York Times · 31 Oct 2026

   The ghost stories, dating back to the 19th century, are fitting for a building where the past rarely stays dead.

9. Barnes unmoved by career-high 41 points Global News · 31 Oct 2026

   Does Scottie Barnes care about setting personal records or reaching milestones? Well, it depends on the time of year.

10. Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it NPR · 31 Oct 2026

    The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.