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1. Morning recap: FG targets inflated contracts, INEC flags AI photos, other top stories Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   As a new week begins, PUNCH Online brings you some of the major stories making headlines across health, security, politics, metro and business. The Federal Government has warned heads of public institutions against inflated contracts and procurement violations, threatening sanctions for breaches of…

2. My commitment to Nigeria stronger than ever — Tinubu Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to national development, declaring that his determination to build a prosperous Nigeria has become stronger as he seeks divine wisdom and resilience to continue serving the country. According to a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday…

3. Spot electricity prices jump on Monday Yle · 2 Nov 2026

   Prices are impacted by reduced hydropower reserves in the Nordics and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

4. China's Xi says Middle East should not become battleground for great power rivalry Al-Monitor · 2 Nov 2026

   BEIJING/DUBAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The Middle East and Gulf region should not become a battleground for great-power rivalry and China is willing to work with Arab nations to achieve lasting peace, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Oman's sultan on Monday. China has traditionally played a low-key…

5. Mettam demands ‘fulsome’ explanation over WA Labor MP’s New York trip Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   The deputy Liberal leader called on Riverton MLA Jagadish Krishnan and Premier Roger Cook to provide a “transparent” response after it was revealed Krishnan was being sued over an alleged unpaid debt.

6. China’s fifth plenum: everything you need to know from the war on corruption to promotions South China Morning Post · 2 Nov 2026

   We have put together stories from our coverage of China’s fifth plenum. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Unwritten rules’ become newest target in Communist Party’s war on corruption The Communist Party of China has pledged to vigorously crack down on…

7. Chinese start-up says it is developing country’s first home-grown new-energy business jet South China Morning Post · 2 Nov 2026

   A newly established Chinese start-up is developing what it describes as the country’s first home-grown new-energy business jet, adding to China’s efforts to cut aviation emissions. Beijing Airlink Aircraft, a Chinese private aircraft manufacturer founded in March, unveiled scale models of two…

8. Cyclone Murasu: 12 flight services cancelled at Vijayawada; Visakhapatnam flights hit The Hindu · 2 Nov 2026

   The severe cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to cross the south Andhra coast near Ongole tonight

9. KBN Hospital hosts workshop on hysterectomy and advanced laparoscopy in Kalaburagi The Hindu · 2 Nov 2026

   Ten surgeries performed live; around 150 delegates from across Karnataka participate

10. Australian author Craig Silvey sentenced to seven months jail after ‘betraying readers’ Nine · 2 Nov 2026

    Disgraced West Australian author Craig Silvey has been sentenced to seven months in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation material charges.