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1. Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes northern Marsa Matrouh Al-Masry Al-Youm · 4 Nov 2026

   The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG) in Egypt announced on Tuesday that a 4.9-magnitude earthquake was recorded 353 kilometers north of Marsa Matrouh, according to data captured by the institute’s national seismic monitoring network. In a statement, the institute…

2. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected US senator Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history as the first Muslim elected to the US Senate after defeating Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s midterm election Read More: https://punchng.com/democrat-abdul-el-sayed-becomes-first-muslim-elected-us-senator/

3. Morning recap: EFCC uncovers illegal refinery, Obi supporters clash, other top stories Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Read the top Nigerian stories, including the EFCC’s discovery of an illegal refinery in Ogun and clashes among Peter Obi’s 2027 support groups. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-efcc-uncovers-illegal-refinery-obi-supporters-clash-other-top-stories/

4. British tennis star receives death threats after defeat Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   British tennis player Jodie Burrage received death threats and online abuse after losing her first WTA Tour singles match in 16 months at the Chennai Open. Read More: https://punchng.com/british-tennis-star-receives-death-threats-after-defeat/

5. Soludo seeks pharmacists’ support to tackle fake drugs Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has called for stronger collaboration between his administration and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria to improve healthcare delivery and tackle the circulation of counterfeit drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-seeks-pharmacists-support-to-tackl…

6. Swans star Tom Papley fails roadside drug test Nine · 4 Nov 2026

   Tom Papley has failed a roadside drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police. He was also allegedly caught driving on a suspended licence.

7. Gold, silver prices surge as US dollar drops after midterm elections Anadolu · 4 Nov 2026

   Bullion reclaims $4,000-per-ounce threshold while silver climbs toward $52 amid falling Treasury yields, greenback weakness

8. China calls for constructive ties with US amid Democratic gains in midterm elections Anadolu · 4 Nov 2026

   Elections 'domestic affair' of US, says Foreign Ministry

9. ‘We will take back the House in 2028’: US House Speaker Johnson promises Republican comeback Euronews · 4 Nov 2026

   US House Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Republicans not to lose hope after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections. Johnson vowed that Republicans would double down on their agenda and seek to retake the House in 2028.

10. El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Race in a Victory for Democrats The New York Times · 4 Nov 2026

    Dr. Abdul El-Sayed will become the nation’s first Muslim senator. He triumphed in one of the country’s most bitter and expensive races, keeping his party in control of a crucial seat.