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1. Monday Briefing from the Balkans: November 2, 2026 BIRN · 2 Nov 2026

   Catch up on the weekend’s most important developments with Balkan Insight’s digest of news from countries across the region.

2. Police arrest 24-year-old for stealing cleric’s mobile phone in Anambra Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, for allegedly stealing an iPhone 16 Pro Max mobile phone belonging to a Reverend Father in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-24-year-old-for-stealing-cl…

3. Sam Wood set to appeal bail decision in the Court of Appeal Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   Fitness guru Sam Wood is set to appeal his rejected bail application in the Queensland Court of Appeal.

4. "Not the time for Russia to return" — Finnish politicians condemn sports court ruling Yle · 2 Nov 2026

   The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled last week that Russian teams can return to ice hockey’s international tournaments.

5. Supreme Court calls for probe into reports linking justices to middleman Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   The full court meeting calls for an independent investigation and urges the media not to publish reports that could prejudice individuals or obstruct justice.

6. Most Finns reject normalising relations with Russia, poll shows Yle · 2 Nov 2026

   President Alexander Stubb spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week.

7. Surf’s Up! Festival Brings Heavy Lineup Back to Melbourne in 2027 Billboard · 2 Nov 2026

   Australian metalcore band Thornhill will headline and curate Surf’s Up! Festival, a one-day heavy music event at Melbourne’s Riviera Beach Club on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, promoter Destroy All Lines announced Monday (Nov. 2). The bill, selected by the band, features Stand Atlantic, Alpha Wolf, US…

8. Flipping burgers and flipped off - the value in politicians’ campaign antics Stuff · 2 Nov 2026

   With the election campaign in its final days, Glenn McConnell reports in the pitfalls and pageantry of the trail’s more performative politics.

9. Pertamina helps five MSMEs tap global markets Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   PT Pertamina has facilitated five micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in accessing international market ...

10. Govt pledges 'one-stop liaison service' for homeowners RTHK · 2 Nov 2026

    Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong on Monday said liaison officers would be assigned to handle homeowners' enquiries and complaints regarding future building renovation projects. The government announced last week comprehensive reforms to the building maintenance industry to prevent a repeat of…