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1. Abducted Plateau varsity student freed, hospitalised Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   A 100-level female student of Plateau State University, Bokkos, who was abducted by gunmen has regained her freedom and is currently hospitalised. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-plateau-varsity-student-freed-hospitalised/

2. Four trafficked Nigerian girls rescued from Mali prostitution ring Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Four Nigerian girls, including a 14-year-old, have been rescued from a prostitution ring in Mali after being lured with false job promises. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-trafficked-nigerian-girls-rescued-from-mali-prostitution-ring/

3. Cyberattack hits supermarkets across nine European countries Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   A suspected cyberattack has hit supermarkets across nine European countries, targeting refrigeration systems and prompting an EU warning of a deliberate di Read More: https://punchng.com/cyberattack-hits-supermarkets-across-nine-european-countries/

4. Police arrest three over woman’s murder in Bauchi Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a woman, Khadija, in Toro Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-over-womans-murder-in-bauchi/

5. New York records first measles-related death in 30 years Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   A child in New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state’s first death linked to the disease in 30 years, authorities have confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-york-records-first-measles-related-death-in-30-years/

6. AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup till December Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The Asian Football Confederation has postponed the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia from January to December due to exceptional circumstances in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/afc-postpones-2027-asian-cup-till-december/

7. Money hacks to save some cash following string of rate hikes Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Most families have already cut back everywhere they can following a string of painful rate hikes, here are some simple hacks to claw back some cash.

8. How a ‘bogan from Brighton’ got Oprah involved with her charity Nine · 3 Nov 2026

   Rochelle Courtenay tells CityChats about how a confronting statistic led her to starting her national charity, Share the Dignity.

9. Bombay HC asks BMC to re-upload Dia Mirza’s firecracker appeal, says ‘deeply pained’ by controversy The Hindu · 3 Nov 2026

   The BJP forced the Mumbai municipal corporation administration to pull down a video message recorded by actor Dia Mirza for eco-friendly Deepavali

10. Delhi Police protest: SOP, courtroom security among 5 demands raised by protesting cops Hindustan Times · 3 Nov 2026

    Delhi Police cops, including suspended ACP Manasvi Vashishta, protested outside police headquarters on Monday, seeking clarity on handling confrontations.