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1. Anti-encroachment drive will continue regardless of political influence, says Talal Express Tribune · 31 Oct 2026

   Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Saturday said the capital's anti-encroachment campaign would continue regardless of political influence, questioning the legality of a security cabin and generator at the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, and…

2. Buyout firm TDR Capital strikes €400m deal to buy Lovehoney Sky News · 31 Oct 2026

   The private equity firm which owns Asda and Britain's biggest pubs operator has agreed a roughly €400m (£334m) takeover of Lovehoney Group, a big player in the fast-growing "intimate wellness" industry.

3. As Texas Dems predict a Hispanic wave, Hinojosa takes her pitch ringside CBS News · 31 Oct 2026

   Days before Election Day, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is stepping into the ring for a critical voting bloc in the Lone Star State: Hispanic men.

4. Ambassador Trichilo to Croatia Attends Gathering of Italians of Dalmatian Descent Worldwide in Zadar ANSA · 31 Oct 2026

   (ANSA) - ZAGABRIA, 31 OTT - The Italian Ambassador to Croatia, Paolo Trichilo, traveled to Zadar on a mission. The highlight of the visit was his participation in the opening session of the 72nd Gathering of the Association of Italians of Dalmatian Descent Worldwide (ADIM), at the invitation of the…

5. This Microsoft 365 Family plan cloud storage change may leave you frustrated Engadget · 31 Oct 2026

   Your Microsoft 365 Family plan will transition to a new (smaller) shared storage model when you renew it.

6. Ballon d’Or: Nigeria’s voter picked Rodri over Kane Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   Nigeria’s representative in the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or voting ranked Manchester City’s Rodri as the best player, ahead of the eventual winner Harry Kane. Read More: https://punchng.com/ballon-dor-nigerias-voter-picked-rodri-over-kane/

7. EPL: Palmer, Estevao start for Chelsea as Fernandes captains United Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso names Cole Palmer and Estevao in his starting line-up for the Premier League clash against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-palmer-estevao-start-for-chelsea-as-fernandes-captains-united/

8. Police arrest 11 over attack on Sowore in Ekiti Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack on AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in Ado-Ekiti. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-11-over-attack-on-sowore-in-ekiti/

9. APC, ADC trade words over attack on Sokoto gov candidate’s convoy Punch · 31 Oct 2026

   The APC and ADC in Sokoto State have traded accusations over an alleged attack on the convoy of ADC governorship candidate, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-adc-trade-words-over-attack-on-sokoto-gov-candidates-convoy/

10. Here is the latest. The New York Times · 31 Oct 2026

    Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.