More stories

1. New evidence challenges military’s account of deadly Wainwright fire Global News · 31 Oct 2026

   Weather records, satellite observations and expert analysis suggest the deadly CFB Wainwright fire was growing for hours before it overran soldiers.

2. Food Banks of Saskatchewan loses charity status, director points to accounting error Global News · 31 Oct 2026

   The head of the organization that supports 36 Saskatchewan food banks says it’s “business as usual” as they seek to regain its charity status.

3. AI could turn China’s social credit system into surveillance tool: government-funded study South China Morning Post · 31 Oct 2026

   China’s social credit system, stereotypically imagined as an all-powerful numerical scoring project for authoritarian control, has gained notoriety in the West – although people inside the country actually feel little of its presence or practical influence. In a government-funded study, however, a…

4. Baby buried in Kapit still hospitalised; mother’s postpartum depression link unconfirmed, says Nancy Shukri Malay Mail · 31 Oct 2026

   KUCHING, Oct 31 — The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has yet to receive medical confirmation on whether the mother of a baby boy found buried in Kapit recently was suffering from postpartum depression. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said registered counsellors and…

5. Nifty50 faces worst year in a decade: Will November help Dalal Street to bounce back? The Times of India · 31 Oct 2026

   October was a challenging month for Indian stocks, leading to a cautious perspective for November. The recent dip in the Nifty50 has sparked recovery hopes, even as elevated crude oil prices and AI sector trends may pose obstacles. Interestingly, foreign investors seem to be transitioning from a…

6. Virgin Media O2 to axe thousands of jobs in sweeping shake-up Sky News · 31 Oct 2026

   The telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is to axe thousands of jobs as it slashes its cost base amid investor concerns about its ability to service its £22bn debt mountain.

7. What are we all playing this weekend? Rock Paper Shotgun · 31 Oct 2026

   My scares should have been reserved for today, what with it being All Hallows' Eve and all, but my fright came on Thursday. Read more

8. EPL: Arteta targets end to Arsenal’s 14-year winless run at Anfield Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has challenged his players to end their 14-year wait for a Premier League victory at Anfield when they face Liverpool. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-arteta-targets-end-to-arsenals-14-year-winless-run-at-anfield/

9. FBI offers $5,000 reward for wanted Nigerian woman Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   The FBI has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Emuobosan Emanuella Hall, a Nigerian woman wanted for a romance scam. Read More: https://punchng.com/fbi-offers-5000-reward-for-wanted-nigerian-woman/

10. Aiyedatiwa plans call centre to engage Ondo youths Punch · 31 Oct 2026

    The Ondo State Government plans to establish a youth call centre to serve as a direct communication channel between the government and young people. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-plans-call-centre-to-engage-ondo-youths/