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1. One injured in Anambra diesel storage site fire Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   One person was badly burnt, and several storage tanks and other items were destroyed when a diesel storage site caught fire at Ndieze Nwankwo, along Edibros Road, Uruagu, in the Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-in-anambra-diesel-storage-s…

2. FG introduces USSD code for loans covering food, solar, others Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service designed to help Nigerians access consumer loans using basic mobile phones without requiring internet connectivity or smartphones. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-introduces-ussd-code-for-loans-covering-food-solar-others/

3. Japan ambassador nominee withdraws amid conflict-of-interest questions Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   Jigyan Kumar Thapa informed the parliamentary hearing committee of his decision after questions were raised over his family’s residency and financial ties to Japan.

4. Albanese warns world leaders of growing threat to democracy after Haines attack Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   The prime minister will meet UK counterpart Andy Burnham on Monday to discuss rules for British backpackers visiting on working holiday visas.

5. Funds That Are Too Much of a Good Thing The Wall Street Journal · 2 Nov 2026

   Some of the best analysis and insight on investing, the wealth-management business and more.

6. Yakuza Creator's Studio Officially Shuts Down After Backers Desert It Polygon · 2 Nov 2026

   Nagoshi Studio, the developer founded by Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, has officially closed its doors after backer NetEase stopped its funding . Nagoshi Studio had been working on Gang of Dragon , a Yakuza-style crime drama starring Ma Dong-seok.

7. Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attack BBC News · 2 Nov 2026

   One store in Sweden says temperatures for its freezers were set to 50 C (122F).

8. Earnings call transcript: Ryanair H1 2027 profit falls 15% as fuel bites Investing.com · 2 Nov 2026
9. Trust and collaboration are key to preventing violent extremism – NPC Chairman Multimedia Group · 2 Nov 2026

   The Chairman of the National Peace Council, Most Rev. Emmanuel Kofi Fianu, has called for a united national effort involving security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, families and local communities to prevent violent extremism. He said sustainable peace and…

10. Estee Lauder Raises Annual Forecasts on Resilient Demand Ahead of Holiday Season Asharq Al-Awsat · 2 Nov 2026