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Sydney Morning Herald

The new legal weapon aimed at big tech

Top Jewish and Muslim groups want a new right to sue tech firms that fail to police harmful content, though the proposal faces conservative pushback.

The Straits Times

Democrats eye Musk, Miller probes after midterm rout

WASHINGTON, Nov 8 - Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's newly appointed White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller, will likely be targets of congressional probes when Democrats take control of Congress in January, a senior lawmaker said on Sunday.

Sydney Morning Herald

Superquiz, Monday, November 9

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

The Straits Times

Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit

CAIRO, Nov 8 - Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran on Saturday evening were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes while both sides reported that shipping had been hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits Times

Sudan detains ex-ruling party head Haroun wanted by ICC

Nov 8 - Sudan's army has detained a former senior Islamist official from ousted strongman Omar al-Bashir's era who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, officials from his party said.

Sydney Morning Herald

Best of cartoons, November 9, 2026

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Sydney Morning Herald

A deadly typo

Researchers were making a killing.

Punch Nigeria

EPL: Chelsea lose 1-0 to Sunderland, Liverpool beat Palace 3-1

Chelsea suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at Premier League strugglers Sunderland, while Liverpool got back on track with a 3-1 win against lowly Crystal Palace on Sunday. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-chelsea-lose-1-0-to-sunderland-liverpool-beat-palace-3-1/

Punch Nigeria

2027: Ex-Osun lawmaker seeks unity to deliver 1.5m votes for Tinubu

A former lawmaker and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called for unity among all stakeholders involved in canvassing for votes for President Bola Tinubu in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Read More:...

Punch Nigeria

2027: Oyo APC alleges attack plot, APM denies claim

The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Sunday, raised the alarm over alleged hoodlums suspected to be members of the Allied Peoples’… Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-oyo-apc-alleges-attack-plot-apm-denies-claim/

Punch Nigeria

Bundesliga: Goalkeeper Neuer joins Bayern’s long injury list

Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury, compounding the German champions’ absentee woes. Neuer came off just before half-time with an injury to his right foot in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Mainz. Read More:...

Punch Nigeria

Sokoto varsity SSANU resumes work, gives fresh 14-day ultimatum

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) Chapter, has announced the resumption of work on Monday, November 9, while issuing a fresh 14-working-day… Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-varsity-ssanu-resumes-work-gives-fresh-14-day-ultimatum/

Punch Nigeria

Two clerics predicted my legal troubles — Actor Baba Ijesha

Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has revealed that two clerics warned him about impending trouble involving women and possible legal problems before the… Read More: https://punchng.com/two-clerics-predicted-my-legal-troubles-actor-baba-ijesha/

Punch Nigeria

Olawepo-Hashim raises the alarm over 3.68m IDPs in Nigeria

The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over the plight of 3.68 million internally displaced persons in Nigeria, calling for increased… Read More: https://punchng.com/olawepo-hashim-raises-the-alarm-over-3-68m-idps-in-nigeria/

Vanguard News

Lagos arrests dismissed operative for impersonation, extortion

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested a former operative of the agency, identified as 36-year-old Adeyemo Olalekan, for allegedly impersonating enforcement personnel, unlawfully seizing commercial motorcycles and extorting their operators across the state. The arrest...

Vanguard News

2027: Nigeria is boiling, Tinubu must douse tension now — Turaki

…Accuses APC of using violence, courts to weaken opposition …Cites declining confidence in INEC, judiciary …Jerry Gana urges President to act as father of the nation, not partisan politician By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Interim...

Punch Nigeria

Police arrest suspect over nine-year-old’s kidnap in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected thug, Abubakar Isma’il, popularly known as Sankolo, over the alleged kidnapping of a nine-year-old boy, Ubaidu Sammani, in the Rimin Kebbe area of the state. Read More:...

Vanguard News

FG secures $200m World Bank funding to boost fish production

By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government has secured a $200 million World Bank-backed financing commitment to boost fish production across the country through state governments, as part of efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen Nigeria’s aquaculture industry. The funding,...

Punch Nigeria

Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new moon Monday

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new moon of Jumada Assaniya 1448 AH on Monday, November 9, 2026. Read More:...

Vanguard News

NAF redeploys senior officers, appoints new commanders

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a major redeployment of senior officers, appointing new Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and commanders across its operational commands, training institutions and strategic establishments. The...

Vanguard News

Navy uncovers 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude in Rivers

By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude oil at illegal storage and refining sites in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The discoveries were made during two separate operations conducted on...

Vanguard News

2Baba thrills fans at Bongo Flava@30 festival

By Benjamin Njoku Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, thrilled music fans in Mbeya, Tanzania, with an energetic performance at the Bongo Flava@30 anniversary festival. 2Baba was among the headline performers at the festival, held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at...

Vanguard News

Kaduna-Kano rail line ready for December 3 inauguration — APC

…Kano-Katsina-Maradi project reaches 70% completion The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has said the Kaduna-Kano Standard Gauge Railway will be inaugurated on December 3, 2026, as the Federal Government accelerates the completion of major railway projects in...

Daily Graphic General News

Foreign Affairs Ministry interdicts 2 officers over alleged passport fraud

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has interdicted its Acting Director of Passports and a junior Foreign Service Officer over their alleged roles in an illegal Service Passport issuance scheme that has been operating since 2023, with the illegally issued passports...

Vanguard News

Ibom Deep Sea Port: NDC questions Tinubu’s fresh approval

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has questioned the latest approval of the proposed Ibom Deep Sea Port by President Bola Tinubu, recalling that the project had earlier received approval under former President Muhammadu Buhari in December...

Vanguard News

Dangote refinery IPO misses 10m investors target

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has disclosed that the initial public offering (IPO) of the company’s refinery business failed to meet its target of attracting 10 million investors. Dangote, however, said the offer recorded participation from millions of...

The Standard Kenya

Dry taps in Nairobi for two days from Monday

Nairobi Water Company warns of supply interruption in Westlands, Parklands, Kilimani, Lavington, Kibera and other areas from Nov 9 to Nov 10, urges residents to store enough water.

NASA Breaking News

NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge

On Sunday, NASA announced the opening of its $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge during a MAX POWER event at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. As part of a Golden Age of Science, the competition invites student teams at U.S. high schools and post-secondary schools to contribute...

Premium Times

Why reelecting Tinubu is mandatory – Jigawa speaker

Mr Aliyu, who also coordinates the pro-Tinubu support group City Boy Movement in Jigawa, announced plans to ramp up house-to-house mobilisation ahead of the polls.

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The Island

Navy assists to put out fire at Galle fisheries harbour boatyard

The Sri Lanka Navy rushed a firefighting team from the Southern Naval Command to help extinguish a sudden fire at a boat maintenance yard in the Galle fisheries harbour this afternoon, 8 November 2026. SLNS Dakshina detected the outbreak aboard a boat within the harbour premises and initiated...

The Guardian Business

UK spent £100m on zombie Brexit border inspection posts

Five of seven facilities in England and Wales never reached operational stage as Tories vacillated over plans to check goods

The UK wasted at least £100m in taxpayers’ money to set up zombie Brexit border inspection posts that were never used, it has been revealed.

The overall...

The Guardian Uk News

UK spent £100m on zombie Brexit border inspection posts

Five of seven facilities in England and Wales never reached operational stage as Tories vacillated over plans to check goods

The UK wasted at least £100m in taxpayers’ money to set up zombie Brexit border inspection posts that were never used, it has been revealed.

The overall...

The Guardian Uk News

Women in media alleging abuse too often not protected, Lisa Nandy says

Culture secretary says there is still a problem in the industry and public life after Russell Brand conviction

The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has said there is still a problem with exploitation and abuse in the media industry and a failure to properly deal with allegations after...

Premium Times

Open a FirstBank account digitally, anytime, anywhere

Whether you are a student opening your first account, a professional seeking a convenient banking solution, or an entrepreneur looking to manage business finances efficiently, you can now open a FirstBank account from the comfort of your home or office

The post <a...

The Verge

Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is down to its lowest price since July

The latest 13-inch MacBook Air is currently available for $1,099.99, marking the second time we’ve seen this $200 discount following the company’s hefty price increases over the summer. Although the base model — which features Apple’s M5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage — often sold...

The Standard World

Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan, injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said.

The Verge

Chatbots might be coming to Apple’s HomeView

Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub. There's a flag listed for a "Conversational Apps" category. While there are no details about what apps would fall under that heading, it seems reasonable that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude...

Daily Graphic General News

Kwakye Ofosu: Death threats against a President is not free speech

Threats to kill President John Dramani Mahama and his children are "brazen criminality" and must not be excused as free speech, the government's chief spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has declared.

Speaking on behalf of the President at the 30th Ghana...

The Guardian World News

Pope’s visit to Argentina sets up showdown with ‘hyper-capitalist’ Milei

President has opposing views on many issues, and once called Leo’s predecessor the ‘representative of the Evil One’

Trees are being planted in the garden. The brightly coloured buildings are getting another coat of paint. The choir rehearses. Hundreds of other residents, several of them...

The Guardian Business

‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints

MPs, local authorities, lawyers, schools and more are receiving floods of grievances, requests and legal challenges, often complex to read and respond to

“It started as a trickle in 2024 and now it’s an onslaught.” Hollie Wickens, a senior caseworker in a Labour MP’s office, is...

The Guardian Uk News

‘AI clog’: UK public bodies battle onslaught of chatbot-generated complaints

MPs, local authorities, lawyers, schools and more are receiving floods of grievances, requests and legal challenges, often complex to read and respond to

“It started as a trickle in 2024 and now it’s an onslaught.” Hollie Wickens, a senior caseworker in a Labour MP’s office, is...

The Verge

There’s no slowing down media’s pivot-to-video 2.0

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the pressures of creating content for the internet, follow Mia Sato. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes on Sunday at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started...

The Guardian Business

‘Free grand piano’: the scam playing on music lovers’ heartstrings

Emails claim to come from a woman whose husband has died – but the offer isn’t what it seems

An email pops up in your inbox: a woman whose husband has died is giving away his grand piano for free. She says she would love it to go to someone “who will truly appreciate and care for it”....

The Island

Tanker on fire in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine, says Iranian navy

The Iranian navy has said that a tanker has caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine, halting its journey. “An offending oil tanker that was travelling in an unsafe area east of the Strait of Hormuz caught fire” after hitting a naval mine, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news...

The Island

Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, passing over the former army chief’s rival, Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog told Eisenkot of his decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate at a ceremony on Sunday, the...

NASA Breaking News

APOD: 2026 November 8 – Major Fireball Meteor

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 8 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation...

NPR

How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats

Republicans made gains with young voters in 2024, but in this year's midterms Americans under 30 issued a strong rebuke of President Trump and his party, voting decisively for Democrats instead.

The Island

Sri Lankan Airlines loss amplified to Rs35Bn by monetary debasement

MONETABRIEF – SriLankan Airlines which made a 12.5 billion rupee operational loss, ended up with a 35 billion rupee loss in the June quarter due to the collapse of the rupee, data in a Finance Ministry report showed. Sri Lanka Airlines revenue had increased to 82.8 billion rupees from 62.6...

The Island

Lanka resumes SWAT training for Maldives after lapse of 13 years

A contingent of officers and men from the Maldives Police Service is undergoing training in Sri Lanka. An eight week long Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) training programme began on 2 Nov for 36 personnel. The elite Police Special Task Force (STF) is conducting the SWAT training. The Sri...

The Island

Lung cancer cases double in Sri Lanka

Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have nearly doubled over the past decade, with health experts warning of a rising incidence among both men and women. Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases Dr. Saman Iddagoda said an analysis of data from the National...

The Island

US Midterm Verdict: Rebuke to Trump and Impressive Newcomers

by Rajan Philips The 2026 US midterm elections may have been the most globally watched American elections. The results have exceeded all expectations in America and in the world. The vote is a resounding slap to the American President, louder than the defeat of Viktor Orban in Hungary or that of...

NASA Breaking News

NASA Awards Moon Base Transportation, Technology, Science Projects

NASA announced a suite of awards and mission updates on Saturday to expand the agency’s Moon Base exploration, science, and infrastructure capabilities. The investments will advance commercial robotic deliveries, a nuclear-powered rover named PROMISE, launch and orbital transfer services,...

The Globe and Mail - World

Gunman opens fire in Krakow's Main Square, killing at least six and injuring 15

At least six people were killed and 15 suffered injuries after a gunman opened fire on random people in Krakow’s busy Main Square, a major tourist destination. Police shot and wounded the suspect after a gunfight, later confirming he had acted alone and that the public was safe.

NASA Breaking News

NASA Seeks Next Generation of Explorers to Join Astronaut Corps

NASA is looking for the explorers who will help write the next chapter of human spaceflight. Applications are now open for the agency’s next class of astronauts, who will join NASA as America returns to the Moon, builds the Moon Base, and lays the groundwork for the first crewed missions to...

The Standard World

Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape'

The 71-year-old pontiff will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on one of the most intense papal trips in decades, meeting political leaders, prisoners and the poor, as well as old friends.

The Guardian Business

Trump may have lost but don’t bet Democrats can fix the economy

There’s not much they can do over the next couple of years to alleviate angry voters’ stress over prices

It was the economy, again. Although Donald Trump largely ignored it, voters’ acute concerns over the rising cost of living fuelled a political upheaval for the ages that is likely to...

The Verge

Costco members can get $5 off the reimagined Ocarina of Time

While some retailers were offering preorder discounts on the remastered Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, it’s not too late to save if you missed out. Costco members can currently get $5 off the digital version online, bringing the price down to $54.99. Considering an annual Costco...

The Verge

Discogs’ Kevin Lewandowski can’t live without his AeroPress

Twenty-five years ago, Kevin Lewandowski founded Discogs, arguably the destination online for obsessive vinyl collectors and music nerds of all stripes. It is a marketplace for buying and selling records, obviously, but it's also become so much more. It's a shockingly comprehensive database that...

The Verge

The US let Nvidia sell chips to an empty office in China

Concerns are being raised that neither the Commerce Department nor Nvidia are doing their due diligence when it comes to vetting Chinese firms cleared to handle the company's H200 AI chips. According to The New York Times, New Matrix is on the list of approved firms, yet its offices are empty,...

The Verge

AI broke the cybersecurity world. What’s next?

Today, I’m talking with Alex Stamos, chief security officer at Cognition and longtime cybersecurity expert, about what a mess cybersecurity is right now. This episode is part one of a special series looking at AI in real life. I’ve always enjoyed talking to Alex because he’s so direct, and...

The Verge

Good riddance, Cybertruck!

I'm calling it: time of death, November 6th, 1:30 AM, by tweet. Elon Musk's declaration Friday that Tesla would be "winding down" production of the Cybertruck next year to make room for the Cybercab was fascinating for a number of reasons. First, it was a humiliating way to kill a vehicle that...

NASA Breaking News

APOD: 2026 November 7 – De Gerlache-Kocher Massif

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 7 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation...

The Guardian World News

Sebastián Lelio, director of A Fantastic Woman and Gloria, dies aged 52

The Chilean film-maker, whose films starred Florence Pugh, Julianne Moore and Rachel Weisz, died at his home in Santiago

Chilean film-maker Sebastián Lelio has died at the age of 52.

He was best known for the Oscar-winning trans drama A Fantastic Woman and his English-language...

NASA Breaking News

M30’s Sparkling Stars

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image released Nov. 5, 2026, provides a lesson in galactic history. The sparkling collection of stars is named Messier 30 (M30) after the French astronomer, Charles Messier, who cataloged M30 and other diffuse objects that might be mistaken for comets in the...

NASA Breaking News

Supercomputing Tech Demo Schedule

Supercomputing 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #4038) for presentations by NASA experts. Full Tech Demo schedule below. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 10:00 AMType-safe Templates in Fortran 2028Tom Clune10:30 AMType-safe Templates in Fortran 2028Tom Clune11:00 AM Type-safe Templates in Fortran...

The Guardian World News

Kenyan doomsday sect leader jailed for 200 years for murder of 190 children

Paul Mackenzie convicted over deaths of children and one adult after followers were ordered to starve themselves and their families

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday sect has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and one adult in one of the world’s worst...

NASA Breaking News

APOD: 2026 November 6 – A Farewell to Swift

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 November 6 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief...

NASA Breaking News

Midwestern City Lights

City lights from the Midwestern United States to the East Coast sparkle across the landscape a couple of hours before sunrise on Oct. 18, 2026. Major urban areas visible in the photograph include Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan; and the New York metropolitan region. The International Space...

The Guardian World News

British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK

Patient is ⁠in ​stable condition and will be transferred to a specialist ‘high consequence’ infectious disease unit

A British healthcare worker with Ebola is being evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK for medical treatment, it has been confirmed.

“A...

The Standard Headlines

Death rumours made me stronger, says ODM leader Oburu

ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has said rumours about his death while he was admitted to hospital only strengthened his determination to overcome his illness.

The Guardian World News

ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections

Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts

The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as voters go to the polls amid deep discontent over water outages, power...

The Standard Headlines

Musonye to lead AFCON 2027 preparations

Sports CS Salim Mvurya unveils AFCON PAMOJA 2027 LOC Standing Committee to coordinate Kenyas preparations for tournament.

The Standard Kenya

Petition seeks regulation of quad-bike tourism

A community organisation in Kilifi has petitioned the Senate to urgently regulate quad-bike tourism on the coastal sand dunes of Mamburi-Magarini.

The Standard Kenya

Miners suffocate to death in Migori

Four people have died after allegedly suffocating in a gold mining shaft at Ntunyigi in Kuria West, Migori County.

The Standard Kenya

Nairobi MCAs turn up heat on Sakaja over poor services

Growing concerns over service delivery, revenue accountability and uneven development are increasingly placing Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration under scrutiny.

CNN Top Stories

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more.