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1. Britain’s 'oldest cars' hit the road for annual London to Brighton run Euronews · 2 Nov 2026

   The UK celebrates 140 years of the motor car as pre-1905 vehicles parade through London's historic streets before heading to Brighton.

2. US excludes South Africa, Rwanda from Africa duty-free trade deal Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Monday said Washington would exclude South Africa and Rwanda from a major Africa-US duty-free trade deal, a blow to both economies, over practices “inconsistent” with the deal’s eligibility criteria. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-excludes-…

3. US Supreme Court hears Catholic schools’ funding dispute Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The US Supreme Court hears a challenge on Tuesday by two Catholic preschools to a state requirement that they enrol children of gay or transgender parents to receive public funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-supreme-court-hears-catholic-schools-funding-dispute/

4. Èdè Wa Ni: Ẹ Pàdé Ọmọọba Adéwálé Láoyè Tó Ń Ṣàkóso Ààfin Ìlù Ní Ìlú Ẹdẹ Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   A bá Ọmọọba Adewale Láoyè tí wọ́n jẹ́ olùṣàkóso Ààfin Ìlù ní Ìlú Ẹdẹ sọ̀rọ̀ nípa bí wọ́n ṣe ń ṣàfihàn àwọn ìlú ọlọ́kan-ò-jọ̀kan láti fi gbé àṣà àti ìṣe Yorùbá lárugẹ. Read More: https://punchng.com/ede-wa-ni-e-pade-omooba-adewale-laoye-to-n-%e1%b9%a3akoso-aafin-ilu-ni-ilu-ede/

5. Hopes of 'progress toward peace' knocked by deadly Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, Zelenskyy says Euronews · 2 Nov 2026

   Zelenskyy said the Zaporizhzhia attack showed Russia was "sending an entirely opposite signal" and that it was "counting on more killings."

6. More Basketball Is Coming to ESPN, With 150+ Games Featuring the NBA’s Next Stars Cord Cutters News · 2 Nov 2026

   Basketball fans will have more ways to follow the NBA’s next generation of talent this season. ESPN will carry more than 150 NBA G League games during the 2026-27 season, with coverage spanning the ESPN app, ESPN+, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS. ESPN’s coverage begins Tuesday, November 10, with nine games…

7. Finance Ministry approves 10 months’ arrears for Judicial Service staff amid JUSAG strike Multimedia Group · 2 Nov 2026

   The Ministry of Finance has approved the payment of ten months’ salary and allowance arrears for staff of the Judicial Service and members of the Lower Court Bench. The arrears, arising from the implementation of new conditions of service, will be paid in two instalments, with the first covering…

8. What Are Voters’ Top Concerns? Midterm Election Polls Point to the Economy. The New York Times · 2 Nov 2026

   Our polls suggest the economy is biggest motivator of voters’ choices in these midterm elections and that Democrats are more trusted to fix things.

9. ‘Like a runaway train’: Private girls’ schools lead 2027 fee hikes Nine · 2 Nov 2026

   Non-government schools are pointing to increased staff costs and Victoria’s payroll tax as they hike fees well above inflation.

10. Sacha Baron Cohen Talks Tarantino, AI & Why Undercover Comedy ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Will Be His Last — Comedy Means Business Podcast Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

    There’s an apocryphal quote attributed to the late, great George Carlin: “It’s the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.” Over the last three decades, Cohen has permeated global pop culture with a range of original characters. In particular, Ali G, his…