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1. Dino Melaye throws a Quranic citation challenge at Tinubu Vanguard · 2 Nov 2026

   Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to a Quranic citation contest following the President’s recent pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Melaye issued the challenge in a post on his X handle on Monday, saying he was ready to compete with Tinubu in citing verses from the…

2. Kremlin Downplays Prospect of Resuming Gas Shipments to Europe via Ukraine Moscow Times · 2 Nov 2026

   U.S. officials reportedly suggested the idea during talks in September as an incentive for Russia to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.

3. Early Black Friday robot pool cleaner deals: Save on the Aiper Scuba V3 and more Android Authority · 2 Nov 2026

   Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Pool gear tends to be more seasonal than other home tech. Demand goes up just before summer, and prices often drop after pools close for the winter. Still, November is a great time to get a robot pool cleaner, especially with Black Friday deals coming up.…

4. Lahore's AQI soars to 535 early morning as air pollution reaches hazardous levels Express Tribune · 2 Nov 2026

   Air pollution in Lahore intensified on Monday, with the provincial capital recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 535 and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) reaching 343 micrograms per cubic metre at 8am, exposing millions of residents to dangerously polluted air. The reading, reported by IQAir and…

5. 3 killed, at least 29 injured in shootings near US college communities Express Tribune · 2 Nov 2026

   Three people were killed and at least 29 others injured in a series of shootings near US college communities across five states over the weekend, Fox News reported on Sunday. In Bloomington, Indiana, seven people were hospitalised after gunfire erupted near Indiana University's homecoming…

6. US midterms: Polls show Democrats ahead in battle for Congress Express Tribune · 2 Nov 2026

   Democrats lead Republicans in national polling ahead of Tuesday's United States midterm elections, with new surveys showing the party gaining ground in several closely contested Senate races as voters express dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy. With all 435 House…

7. Russia says reports of new military action against Iran are extremely concerning Middle East Eye · 2 Nov 2026

   Russia says reports of new military action against Iran are extremely concerning The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that reports of new military action against Iran are a cause for extreme concern. Russia has been calling for increased diplomatic efforts to normalise the situation in the…

8. Ukraine-Set Drama About a Trans Man Barred From Fleeing War, ‘I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming,’ Wins Tokyo’s Ethical Film Award Variety · 2 Nov 2026

   German director and screenwriter Isabelle Stever’s “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming” has won the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Ethical Film Award. The award, set up in 2023 with sponsor Sumitomo Corporation, highlights films that shed light on issues such as the environment, poverty and…

9. How oil prices could average $130 per barrel next year, according to Goldman Sachs MarketWatch · 2 Nov 2026

   Analysts at the investment bank said Brent crude could reach $140 a barrel next year if tensions worsen in the Middle East.

10. French school protests resume on smaller scale as holidays end South China Morning Post · 2 Nov 2026

    French student protests resumed on Monday ⁠on a much smaller scale than in past weeks as pupils returned from a two-week break, with youngsters trying to blockade a few high schools in Paris, Marseille and Rennes, French media reported. By 0830 GMT ‌some 41 high schools – about 1 per cent of those…