More stories

1. Brussels still 'traumatised' by Brexit, EU foreign policy chief warns Euronews · 2 Nov 2026

   The EU and UK are meeting for a summit on November 20th where both sides agree on the need for greater cooperation, but differences remain on how to get there.

2. Fake warnings of nuclear attack posted on hacked Russian and Ukrainian emergency apps Al-Masry Al-Youm · 2 Nov 2026

   Emergency warning apps in Russia and Ukraine were hacked overnight Sunday into Monday, according to authorities in both countries. It’s not clear whether the hacking of the apps is linked. The apps warn the public of missile, drone and other threats. But rather than spread panic, the fake messages…

3. UK adventurer completes 28-year, 50,000km trek Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   After 28 years, British adventurer, Karl Bushby, arrived back home on Monday after a 50,000-kilometre (31,000-mile) trek from Chile across four continents without using any transport to progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-adventurer-completes-28-year-50000km-trek/

4. Kano gov congratulates Sultan on 20th coronation anniversary Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the 20th anniversary of his coronation. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-congratulates-sultan-on-20th-coronation-anniversary/

5. Pope Leo appoints first woman to head Vatican ministry Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Maria Alvarado, a 39-year-old US media executive, becomes the new head of Vatican communications this week, the first laywoman to head a Vatican “ministry.” The Mexican-American will also be the… Read More: https://punchng.com/pope-leo-appoints-first-woman-to-head-vatican-ministry/

6. Indian foreign secretary to visit Nepal ahead of Balendra Shah’s proposed India trip Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   Vikram Misri’s November 4-5 visit is expected to help prepare the agenda for the Nepali prime minister’s visit later this month.

7. Roku Announces Big Changes, Another Cable TV Company Going to Bankruptcy, The End of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories Cord Cutters News · 2 Nov 2026

   The cord-cutting landscape continued its rapid transformation throughout October 2026, with major developments spanning streaming platform updates, the further erosion of traditional cable television, accelerating consolidation among local broadcast stations, and enhanced high-definition offerings…

8. Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Connor Grist is Swimming Towards a Bigger Dream AllAfrica · 2 Nov 2026

   [Bird Story Agency] For Connor Grist, the idea of representing Zimbabwe at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games began with a conversation in a car with his then-coach.

9. Wall Street Escalates FinTwit Crackdown as AI Copycat Fears Grow Bloomberg · 2 Nov 2026

   Traders and analysts that make up this online financial community have been left searching for answers after being locked out of their X accounts.

10. Bitter spat between Poland’s pro-Europe PM and pro-Trump president erupts Al-Masry Al-Youm · 2 Nov 2026

    Poland is in the throes of a constitutional crisis as a battle over the future of the country’s highest court ignites another confrontation between the country’s president and prime minister. The crisis came to a head on Friday when center-left Prime Minister Donald Tusk moved to remake Poland’s…