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1. German climber stranded at 2,600 metres in Austrian Alps rescued after 14-hour operation Euronews · 2 Nov 2026

   Gerhard Kremser, the district manager of the Pongau Mountain Rescue Service, said the man likely would not have survived another night on the mountain due to the conditions.

2. Hedge Funds Back SEC Push to Ease US Access to EU Bond Futures Bloomberg · 2 Nov 2026

   The Securities and Exchange Commission should add the European Union to a four-decade old list of exempted issuers, a move that would ease restrictions on US investor access to the bloc’s new bond futures market, according to a group representing hedge funds.

3. Bowen VC faults private varsities’ exclusion from TETFund, NELFUND Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Prof. Jonathan Babalola, has described as unfair the Federal Government’s decision not to extend the benefits of the Tertiary Education Trust… Read More: https://punchng.com/bowen-vc-faults-private-varsities-exclusion-from-tetfund-nelfund/

4. How our five-year-old daughter was kidnapped in Lagos — Family Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The parents of a girl who went missing in Ejigbo, Lagos State, two years ago are appealing for help to find their daughter, who was five at the time of her disappearance. They believe she was abducted while she was with her brother at their Arabic school. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-our-five-…

5. FG tightens payroll rules, blocks unverified enrolments Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government has introduced stricter verification requirements for newly recruited civil servants, directing that no employee should be admitted into the federal payroll without completing mandatory documentation and eligibility checks. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-tightens-payroll-ru…

6. 2027: Adebutu receives APC defectors, downplays INEC omission Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has dismissed the omission of his name from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s list of governorship… Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adebutu-receives-apc-defectors-downplays-inec-omission/

7. How I escaped bandits’ den after ransom payment — Ondo graduate Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his horrific experience after he was kidnapped on his farm in Ekiti State. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-escaped-bandits-den-after-ransom-payment-ondo-graduate/

8. Reps seek real estate regulator to curb fraud, boost housing investment Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive regulatory framework for Nigeria’s real estate sector to curb fraudulent practices, protect homebuyers and unlock investment in the country’s housing market. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-real-estate-regulator-to-curb-fraud-boost…

9. Bank Indonesia hails September trade surplus as buffer for economy Antara · 2 Nov 2026

   Bank Indonesia (BI) views the continued trade balance surplus in September 2026 as a key driver for further ...

10. Russell Dickerson to Appear on ‘9-1-1: Nashville’: ‘The Cast & Crew Made Me Feel Right at Home’ Billboard · 2 Nov 2026

    Russell Dickerson is headed to TV screens soon, when he makes a cameo on an upcoming episode of ABC’s 9-1-1: Nashville . The episode featuring Dickerson, titled “In Cold Blood,” is set to air Thursday, Nov. 5, and will have Dickerson sharing scenes with another country singer, cast member LeAnn…