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1. Stuck in the mud: Firefighters, local veterinarian rescue errant cow in northern Israel Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Firefighters responded to a report of an animal in distress in Kiryat Ata on Sunday found a cow stuck in the mud up to its neck after days of heavy rain. It was pulled out unharmed.

2. Iraq's Khor Mor gas field hit less than day after reportedly referenced by Kataib Hezbollah Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Kataib Hezbollah has targeted facilities in Iraq in the past and has also targeted Saudi Arabia and killed three Americans in Jordan in January 2024.

3. Blinken: I warned Netanyahu Israel could lose young Republicans and evangelicals Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Speaking at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington, Blinken recalled a conversation with Netanyahu in the spring of 2024 about the political consequences of the war.

4. 'Iranian demands are outrageous,' Rubio says as talks fail to make progress Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   Ahead of a G7 meeting in France, Rubio said Iran talks have made no progress, calling Tehran's demands "unacceptable" and warning that the US could respond to threats against its forces.

5. 2027: Experts back AI checks on voters’ register Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Ahead of the 2027 general elections, experts say Artificial Intelligence could help the Independent National Electoral Commission detect duplicate voter registrations and strengthen the integrity of the voters’ register. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-experts-back-ai-checks-on-voters-register/

6. Atiku’s exclusion may hand Tinubu wider 2027 victory – Group Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The exclusion of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the 2027 presidential race could turn what was initially projected to be a closely contested election into a wider victory for President… Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-exclusion-may-hand-tinubu-wider-2027-victory-group/

7. Lagos LG banks on projects to boost Tinubu, Hamzat support Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The All Progressives Congress in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State has begun mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu and the party’s governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, ahead… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-lg-banks-on-projects-to-boost-tinubu-hamzat-support/

8. Ogun ready for state police with 6,000 personnel – Abiodun Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said the state is adequately prepared for the establishment of its own police force, disclosing that more than 6,000 personnel drawn from the Ogun State… Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ready-for-state-police-with-6000-personnel-abiodun/

9. Oluwo: Cleric faults Osun caution letter, warns of backlash Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The leader of Tawu’un Movement, Iwo, Osun State, Sheikh Dawood Imran, has called for caution over a recent letter from the Osun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs written to… Read More: https://punchng.com/oluwo-cleric-faults-osun-caution-letter-warns-of-backlash/

10. NLC denies negotiating N40,000 salary adjustment Punch · 8 Nov 2026

    The Nigeria Labour Congress on Sunday denied negotiating the N40,000 consequential adjustment granted to Federal Government workers following the implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage… Read More: https://punchng.com/nlc-denies-negotiating-n40000-salary-adjustment/