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1. US approves cheap version of HIV prevention shot Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a low-cost version of a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot, bringing the breakthrough drug closer to market in low-income countries. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-approves-cheap-version-of-hiv-prevention-shot/

2. Police arrest suspected cable vandal in Gombe, recover stolen wires Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Ahijo Boyi, over the alleged vandalisation and theft of high-tension electricity cables in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-cable-vandal-in-gombe-recover-stolen-wires/

3. Evening recap: FG unveils USSD loans, UK migrants face 10-year wait, other top stories Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service to help Nigerians access loans for needs including food and solar power, while the UK government has unveiled new rules requiring… Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-unveils-ussd-loans-uk-migrants-face-10-year-wait-other-…

4. NYSC gets new state coordinator in Gombe Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The National Youth Service Corps has appointed Regina-Nnenna Eke as its new State Coordinator in Gombe State following the retirement of her predecessor, Chinwe Nwachuku. Read More: https://punchng.com/nysc-gets-new-state-coordinator-in-gombe/

5. International Criminal Court chief says US sanctions seek to 'obstruct couse of justice' Anadolu · 2 Nov 2026

   Court president condemns sanctions against judges and prosecutors, urges UN member states to defend judicial independence and uphold Rome Statute

6. Trump administration asks Supreme Court to segregate 20,000 California mail ballots over noncitizen voting claims Anadolu · 2 Nov 2026

   Emergency appeal follows lower court rulings rejecting federal effort to separate ballots ahead of midterm elections

7. 9 Ways Mina the Hollower Was as Complex and Audacious to Make as Any AAA Game Polygon · 2 Nov 2026

   David D'Angelo, programmer at Yacht Club Games: Mina actually started with, Alec, the director, as a side project. He wanted to get better at doing art stuff. He said, “I'm gonna make a little game where I could make Game Boy Color art.

8. ‘Homestead: The Series’ Officially Returns After 2 Years Hiatus With an Epic First Look Collider · 2 Nov 2026

   Angel Studios has had plenty of popular movies hit the screen in the last few years, including Runner , the new film starring Alan Ritchson . Ritchson is best known for his role as Jack Reacher in Prime Video’s Reacher series, which recently aired its fourth season — the show has already been…

9. Tough times as James Packer makes do with a $60 million payday Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   The billionaire’s private investment vehicle recorded a sharp dip in revenues last year. But he’s still in line for a $60 million dividend windfall.

10. China is a dictatorship. The midterms will prove if the US has also become one Nine · 2 Nov 2026

    The US, for all the ugliness, does have the option of the bloodless removal of a bad government. On the proviso, of course, that Trump allows the system to work as designed.