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1. Pope Leo tells Argentina's Trump-ally Milei that leaders must know limits of power Al-Monitor · 8 Nov 2026

   By Joshua McElwee and Leila Miller BUENOS AIRES, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Sunday urged Argentina to safeguard its democracy in a closely watched speech to President Javier Milei, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, during the second stop of a 12-day South American tour by the Catholic…

2. Drone strike on Iraq's Khor Mor gas field cuts power production by 2.8 GW: Ministry Gulf News · 8 Nov 2026

   Kurdistan, Iraq: A drone attack targeting the critical Khor Mor gas field in the Sulaimaniyah governorate of Iraqi Kurdistan has triggered a major energy emergency, slashing electricity generation across the national grid by approximately 2.8 gigawatts (GW) it was reported late on Sunday (Nov. 8).…

3. Police, DSS kill Ogun kidnapper, arrest teenager Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The Ogun State Police Command has said its operatives, working with the Department of State Services, have neutralised another suspected kidnapper, arrested an 18-year-old suspect and recovered two AK-47 rifles during an operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dss-kill-ogun-kidnapper-arrest…

4. La Liga: López brace seals Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Barcelona strengthened their grip on top spot in La Liga after coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-lopez-brace-seals-barcelonas-2-1-win-over-atletico/

5. 2027: APC women mobilise Rivers voters for Tinubu Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   A group of supporters in Rivers State has pledged to mobilise three million votes for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-women-mobilise-rivers-voters-for-tinubu/

6. As warning signs flash for the right-wing outrage machine, independent media is on the rise Crikey · 8 Nov 2026

   Audiences are turning away from Fox News, with Lachlan Murdoch blaming “viewer fatigue”. Is the future of news smaller, more local and not-for-profit? The post As warning signs flash for the right-wing outrage machine, independent media is on the rise appeared first on Crikey .

7. Pollock pulse check taunts Australia Nine · 8 Nov 2026

   England star Henry Pollock's pulse check try celebration taunts Australia at Twickenham.

8. Before his sold-out Auckland show, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine went to the dentist RNZ · 8 Nov 2026

   A west Auckland dentist had a brush with heavy metal royalty after a visit from the 65-year-old Megadeth frontman on Saturday.

9. ANZ profit slips 7% despite strong agricultural sector TVNZ · 8 Nov 2026

   Higher expenses and increased financial hedging have seen profits at the country's largest bank, ANZ, slip 7% for the year to the end of September. Statutory net profit for the year after tax came in at just over $2.35 billion, while underlying cash profit was $2.30b, down around 3%. ANZ New Zealand…

10. Targeted by U.S., Armed Group Strikes Back in Colombia The New York Times · 8 Nov 2026

    American forces are helping Colombia and Venezuela hunt the ELN. This weekend, the group attacked a Colombian military base with drones, officials said.