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1. Tatopani border closure disrupts trade and livelihoods after brief reopening Kathmandu Post · 26 Oct 2026

   Only 72 cargo containers entered Nepal during a brief reopening. With the crossing shut again, traders face dwindling stocks and local businesses are struggling to survive.

2. Austrian chancellor threatens veto in EU budget dispute Anadolu · 26 Oct 2026

   Vienna calls demand for 2,500 additional EU civil service positions unreasonable

3. NHS consultants to go on two-day strike in England in November, says BMA The Guardian · 26 Oct 2026

   Industrial action by senior doctors to begin on 25 November, with only emergency cover provided, union says Senior doctors in England plan to go on strike for two days in November, the British Medical Association has said. The industrial action by consultants will begin at 6.59am on 25 November…

4. How El Niño may affect Nigerians, other facts Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that a developing El Niño event could significantly affect rainfall, agriculture, and water supply in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/how-el-nino-may-affect-nigerians-other-facts/

5. Army clarifies encounter with police in Plateau, seeks public cooperation Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Army has clarified a viral video showing an encounter between its troops and police in Bassa LGA, Plateau State, after a distress call. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-clarifies-encounter-with-police-in-plateau-seeks-public-cooperation/

6. Online tech news platform Rest of World to close operations Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   Rest of World, an international nonprofit tech publication, is set to end its operations as an independent organisation while its leadership seeks a new ho Read More: https://punchng.com/online-tech-news-platform-rest-of-world-to-close-operations/

7. VIDEO: Wike to recommend FCT UBEC chair for PDP candidate who withdrew for APC Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to recommend a former PDP candidate, Julius Adamu, as Chairman of the FCT Universal Basic Education Commission. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-wike-to-recommend-fct-ubec-chair-for-pdp-candidate-who-withdrew-for-apc/

8. World leaders celebrate Lula’s re-election in Brazil Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   World leaders have congratulated Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after he won re-election with 51.8 per cent of the vote. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-leaders-celebrate-lulas-re-election-in-brazil/

9. Davido’s aide offers cash reward for stolen phone at Zlatan Ibile’s wedding Punch · 26 Oct 2026

   Davido’s aide, Damilare Aladegbola, has offered a cash reward for the return of his phone, which was allegedly stolen at Zlatan Ibile’s wedding in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/davidos-aide-offers-cash-reward-for-stolen-phone-at-zlatan-ibiles-wedding/

10. German intelligence agencies plan Google cloud system for secret data exchange Anadolu · 26 Oct 2026

    Military, domestic and foreign intelligence agencies seek to use isolated Google cloud platform to exchange classified documents, public broadcasters report