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1. There's finally a treatment for my five-year-old's dementia - but it'll cost me £3m BBC News · 7 Nov 2026

   The dementia treatment for children is available in the US, with funding for UK children unclear.

2. Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes it blames on Saudi Arabia kill 27 near Yemen capital Al-Monitor · 7 Nov 2026

   Nov 7 (Reuters) - At least 27 people were killed and 36 wounded in what the Houthi-run Saba news agency said were Saudi airstrikes on a village near Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday, in one of the deadliest reported attacks since fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned group resumed in…

3. Security bolstered around Deputy Minister Almog Cohen after credible death threats Jerusalem Post · 7 Nov 2026

   A security guard was stationed near Cohen's home, and his family members were receiving a close police escort.

4. Yemen accuses Iran, Hezbollah of sending 21 military 'experts' to support Houthis Jerusalem Post · 7 Nov 2026

   Interior Minister Brig-Gen Ibrahim Haidan said in a statement published by the ministry on Tuesday that the group included 14 IRGC members and seven Hezbollah operatives working across Yemen.

5. DPR Korea thrash Brazil 6-0 to claim U-17 women’s World Cup bronze Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   DPR Korea secured third place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after producing a dominant 6–0 victory over Brazil in the bronze medal match on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/dpr-korea-thrash-brazil-6-0-to-claim-u-17-womens-world-cup-bronze/

6. Meet Nigerian Stephanie Okechukwu, tallest player in US women’s college basketball Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigerian basketball player Stephanie Okechukwu, who stands at 7 feet 1 inch, has made her debut for Texas Tech University, becoming the tallest player to feature in an NCAA women’s basketball game. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-stephanie-okechukwu-tallest-player-in-us-womens-college-b…

7. Flamingos’ Umejiaku named U-17 World Cup best player Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has been named the best player of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after helping the Flamingos win their maiden title in the competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-umejiaku-named-u-17-world-cup-best-player/

8. Trump wants UFC president as press secretary Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   US President Donald Trump has publicly asked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White to become his new White House press secretary. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-wants-ufc-president-as-press-secretary/

9. Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay' BBC News · 7 Nov 2026

   Fans and players are delighted at the new "activation space" in the town centre.

10. Can New Zealand's new government win over disillusioned voters? BBC News · 7 Nov 2026

    Polling shows the mood among Kiwis is low, with faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the main parties at the polls.