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1. Cyberattack hits French blood banks but no samples compromised, officials say Euronews · 4 Nov 2026

   The incident comes after supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over.

2. More than 900 academics urge UK to reverse decision to bar Andreas Malm The Guardian · 4 Nov 2026

   Blocking Swedish writer’s entry for event with Palestine Action co-founder is attack on free expression, letter says More than 900 academics have voiced their opposition to the government’s decision to block the climate academic Andreas Malm from entering the UK, warning that the move represents “a…

3. COAS lists achievements after one year in office Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, highlights his one-year achievements, including expanding the army to 12 divisions and recruiting 28,000 perso Read More: https://punchng.com/coas-lists-achievements-after-one-year-in-office/

4. EPL: Mateta to miss three games as Palace lose red card appeal Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss three Premier League matches after the club lost its appeal against his red card versus Tottenham. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-mateta-to-miss-three-games-as-palace-lose-red-card-appeal/

5. Fire destroys four containers, eight shops at Kano market Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   An early morning fire has destroyed properties worth millions of naira, including four containers and eight shops, at Gezawa Market in Kano State. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-destroys-four-containers-eight-shops-at-kano-market/

6. Ex-Plateau commissioner rejects APC campaign council appointment Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   A former Plateau State Commissioner for Works and PDP chieftain, Aminu Zang, has rejected his appointment to the APC campaign council, citing his loyalty t Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-plateau-commissioner-rejects-apc-campaign-council-appointment/

7. 2027 UTME: Five common mistakes candidates must avoid Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   JAMB has advised prospective 2027 UTME candidates to avoid five common mistakes, including late preparation, wrong subject combinations and registration er Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-utme-five-common-mistakes-candidates-must-avoid/

8. BMW warns on profits as it counts cost of plan for 8,000 job cuts The Guardian · 4 Nov 2026

   German carmaker slashes profit margin to between -0.5% and 0.5% this year in face of competition from China The German carmaker BMW has issued its second profit warning in a year, blaming the costs of a restructuring programme including significant job losses in the face of continuing competition…

9. Key takeaways from Democrats’ sweeping victory in US midterm elections Kathmandu Post · 4 Nov 2026

   Democrats capture both chambers of Congress in a sharp rebuke to Trump, with historic gains in Republican strongholds, voter anger over living costs and losses for the president’s handpicked candidates.

10. German metal, electrical industries face another 300,000 job losses Anadolu · 4 Nov 2026

    Gesamtmetall warns employment could fall to lowest level since reunification amid high costs, weak capacity utilization