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1. Ahmed Helmy tops Egypt’s box office with ‘Hadouta’ on its release day Al-Masry Al-Youm · 12 Nov 2026

   The film “Hadouta” (A Tale), starring Ahmed Helmy claimed the number-one spot at the Egyptian box office on Wednesday, its opening day in theaters. The movie grossed approximately LE 3.614 million from 20,200 tickets sold across 60 cinemas. The film marks Helmy’s return to the big screen after a…

2. 11 of 13 killed in Makawanpur microbus crash identified Kathmandu Post · 12 Nov 2026

   The electric minibus was travelling from Kathmandu to Sarlahi when it plunged off the road at Chisapanigadhi along the Bhimphedi-Kulekhani-Kathmandu road section at around 5:45 am on Thursday.

3. Anti-migrant activist admits slashing boat with a knife in English Channel Sky News · 12 Nov 2026

   An anti-immigration activist has pleaded guilty to criminal damage after slashing a migrant boat with a knife.

4. Australia's proposed AI safety bill would force frontier model makers to open up to independent testing The Decoder · 12 Nov 2026

   Australia's government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, wants to enshrine mandatory safety rules for frontier AI companies in law for the first time. A new regulator would enforce independent model audits and impose steep penalties for violations. With this move, Canberra is deliberately…

5. Ann Lawani: Nigerian nurse detained by US immigration authorities for nearly two months Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Nigerian nurse and professor Dr Ann Lawani has been detained by US immigration authorities for nearly two months, sparking calls for her release. Read More: https://punchng.com/ann-lawani-nigerian-nurse-detained-by-us-immigration-authorities-for-nearly-two-months/

6. 2027: Tinubu support group targets 20 million votes Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   A support group for President Tinubu, championed by Bello Matawalle, says it has registered over 1.23m supporters and is targeting 20 million votes for 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-support-group-targets-20-million-votes/

7. ‘No refund’ policies can’t override consumer rights, Lagos warns businesses Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   The Lagos State Government has warned businesses that ‘no refund, no return’ policies cannot override consumer rights guaranteed under state and federal la Read More: https://punchng.com/no-refund-policies-cant-override-consumer-rights-lagos-warns-businesses/

8. Nvidia CEO faces fresh affair allegations involving subordinate – Report Punch · 12 Nov 2026

   Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing fresh allegations of an extramarital affair with a senior executive, Kimberly Powell, according to a new report. Read More: https://punchng.com/nvidia-ceo-faces-fresh-affair-allegations-involving-subordinate-report/

9. Mumbai woman loses arm after alleged molestation, push from local train; suspect arrested The Hindu · 12 Nov 2026

   A commuter travelling between Borivali and Virar was allegedly pushed by a man following an argument over his inappropriate behaviour

10. Saudi Arabia intercepts two ballistic missiles fired toward Makkah Al-Masry Al-Youm · 12 Nov 2026

    The official spokesperson for the Saudi Civil Defense announced on Wednesday that two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militia toward the Makkah region have been intercepted and destroyed, with shrapnel landing in the village of Sabouha. The spokesperson affirmed that this hostile targeting of…