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1. Cholera kills over 3,000 globally in 2026 — WHO Punch · 10 Nov 2026

   The World Health Organisation says cholera has killed over 3,000 people worldwide since the start of 2026, with nearly 90% of deaths occurring in Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/cholera-kills-over-3000-globally-in-2026-who/

2. U-17 Women’s World Cup: Senate donates N100m to Flamingos Punch · 10 Nov 2026

   The Nigerian Senate has announced a donation of N100 million to the U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, after their victory at the World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/u-17-womens-world-cup-senate-donates-n100m-to-flamingos/

3. FG upgrades 3,526 health centres, says 41 targets met Punch · 10 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government has claimed that it has achieved all 41 performance targets set for the health sector under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with 3,526 primary healthcare centres revitalised across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-upgrades-3526-health-centres-says-41-targ…

4. US seeks to bridge gaps at first Russia-Ukraine peace talks in nine months Al-Monitor · 10 Nov 2026

   By Roula Rouhana ABU DHABI, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for their first peace talks since February as US President Donald Trump's envoys launched a new push to end the war in Ukraine. The US-brokered meeting followed US contacts with both sides in…

5. Italy says EU nations failed to commit to Red Sea security Al-Monitor · 10 Nov 2026

   By Angelo Amante ROME, Nov 10 (Reuters) - European nations have taken no concrete steps to strengthen shipping protection in the Red Sea, Italy's defence minister said on Tuesday, adding that governments have failed to respond to his calls to bolster the bloc's naval mission in the area. In…

6. Factbox-What are the impeachment articles facing Pete Hegseth? Al-Monitor · 10 Nov 2026

   WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Republican US Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, related to the war in Iran, President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela and even some administration actions in Washington. Hegseth has denied…

7. UNICEF says Israel blocks Gaza basin repairs, warns of flood risk Al-Monitor · 10 Nov 2026

   By Emma Farge GENEVA, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The UN children's agency said Israel had rejected the importation of equipment needed to repair a water basin in Gaza, and warned that the facility could overflow and endanger nearby residents through flooding and disease. Local authorities say Israel…

8. Chinese-French team celebrates ‘borderless connections’ at Shaw Prize ceremony South China Morning Post · 10 Nov 2026

   The Chinese and French winners of the 2026 Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine have highlighted the spirit of “borderless connections” and friendship behind their research – which turned a rare form of leukaemia from deadly to widely curable. At an awards ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and…

9. Neuer injury gives Urbig chance to shape Bayern and Germany future Deutsche Welle · 10 Nov 2026

   Manuel Neuer's latest injury gives Jonas Urbig a run of games in Bayern's goal. Marc-André ter Stegen remains Germany’s No. 1, but Urbig now has a chance to strengthen his case for the future.

10. Rivian CEO says new R2 SUV, autonomy make 2027 an ‘inflection year’ as EV maker marks five years since IPO CNBC · 10 Nov 2026

    Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says 2027 will be an “inflection year” as the EV maker scales R2 and invests in autonomy.