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1. The bank that’s pulling in the most first-home buyers interest.co.nz · 9 Nov 2026

   ASB is drawing in the biggest chunk of first-home buyers in NZ across the big banks, as the average age of the first-home buyer reaches the mid-30s

2. France says Iran behind 'unprecedented' cyberattacks on fridges Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   France on Monday said Iran's Revolutionary Guards were behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges in the country last month, vowing sanctions on a European level against Tehran over the first such large-scale cyber sabotage on French territory. Numerous French supermarkets were hit in the October 11…

3. Slotkin, Van Hollen emerge as potential challengers to Schumer’s Senate leadership Al-Monitor · 9 Nov 2026

   A growing number of Democrats are calling for new leadership in the Senate to replace Schumer, arguing that the party needs a leader who better reflects its generational and ideological shift to the left.

4. Israel prosperous enough to buy US weapons without financial aid, Rubio claims Jerusalem Post · 9 Nov 2026

   Asked whether Israel was ready to finance its own defense purchases starting in 2027, Rubio replied: “Well, that’s what the president said we’re going to do."

5. Incoming MKs prepare for 26th Knesset ahead of swearing-in ceremony in orientation day Jerusalem Post · 9 Nov 2026

   The 26th Knesset will have 47 first-time MKs, who took part in an orientation day on Monday to prepare for their entry into the parliament.

6. Full list: 2026/2027 FA Cup second round fixtures confirmed Vanguard · 9 Nov 2026

   Wimborne Town have been handed a home tie against Bradford City in the second round of the FA Cup, while Leicester City will travel to non-league side Dover Athletic. Seventh-tier Wimborne are among the lowest-ranked teams remaining in the competition after producing one of the biggest upsets of the…

7. Gun fired at Melbourne man defending his young child at home Nine · 9 Nov 2026

   A man confronted the three home invaders in Melbourne’s north last night before one of them shot a gun, hitting a table in the room.

8. Republican moves to impeach Trump’s defence secretary Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   A Republican congressman, Thomas Massie, has filed articles of impeachment against President Trump’s Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, over the war with Ira Read More: https://punchng.com/republican-moves-to-impeach-trumps-defence-secretary/

9. Lagos monarch appeals court order nullifying his installation Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The Olu of Oko Baba Agba, Oba Kabiru Basiru, has appealed a Lagos High Court ruling nullifying his appointment and installation in Oworonshoki. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-monarch-appeals-court-order-nullifying-his-installation/

10. Old designs, new watches: How 5 watch brands are revisiting their past CNA · 9 Nov 2026

    From Cartier’s cult-favourite Roadster making a comeback to Piaget reviving the flamboyance of the 1970s, these new watches show that some designs never really go out of style.