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1. 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…

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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/

5. 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…

6. 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/

7. 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/

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. The Alfa Romeo he never forgot: One Singapore collector’s lifelong passion for classic cars CNA · 7 Nov 2026

    Kumar Balasingam was 19 when he bought his first Alfa Romeo. After losing the car and searching for years to recover it, he has no intention of parting with it again.