Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic was stopped by police in north-east England after a member of the public reported seeing two men carrying a bow and arrows.

What happened

According to reports on Friday, 6 November 2026, the 24-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international was travelling in a car with a friend when the report was made about two men walking along a track near a reservoir off Military Road in the Harlow Hill area of Northumberland. Six patrol cars, including armed officers, were reportedly sent, and the car was stopped about seven miles from where the men had been seen. Northumbria Police said that after speaking to the men they concluded there was no threat to the public, and a bow and arrows were seized from the vehicle. The police statement did not name the player.

Teammates arrive

Dedic reportedly cooperated fully with officers and had no bad intentions. Newcastle goalkeeper Mark Gillespie and former defender Paul Dummett reportedly arrived while officers were still talking to him, having been in the area, and stopped to support him.

Background

Dedic is a full-back who has played for clubs including Red Bull Salzburg and Benfica before moving to Newcastle.

A youth group from Nigeria's Middle Belt has declared support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, after backing Peter Obi in 2023.

What was announced

Aviation businessman Isaac Balami, who convenes the National Rebirth Movement and is also a national director in the pro-Tinubu City Boy Movement, said in remarks reported on Saturday, 7 November 2026, that the initiative was inspired by a recent meeting between the President and a delegation of Middle Belt elders led by former defence minister General Theophilus Danjuma. He said the youths had listened to their elders and decided to take responsibility for the region's political future. Balami said he had earlier led the group to meet the President's son, Seyi Tinubu, where they pledged 10 million votes from the Middle Belt.

A change of side

In 2023, Balami and the same group had reportedly been asked by some of the same elders to mobilise support for Obi, then the Labour Party candidate, who performed strongly in Plateau and Nasarawa states and drew large youth support across the North Central zone. Balami said a sense of abandonment after that election led to the change. The group says it will work with the City Boy Movement and the APC campaign council.

Background

Obi is now the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. Both the APC and the opposition parties are campaigning hard in the North Central, which is seen as a key battleground. The presidential election is scheduled for 16 January 2027.

Reactions

Obi's campaign had not publicly responded at the time of writing. The 10 million figure is a pledge and cannot be independently verified.

Germany says it will expand visa processing in Nigeria to make it easier for Nigerians to travel to the country.

What was announced

Speaking at the German National Day reception in Lagos, reported on Friday, 6 November 2026, Consul General Daniel Krull said the consulate would add more visa counters before the end of the year and work with external service providers to increase the number of appointment slots. He said Germany was also moving more applications to a dedicated processing centre in Germany to reduce delays.

Help for students

Krull said a document verification centre would be set up in Lagos to check the documents of Nigerians applying to German universities and research institutions. He noted that German public universities generally charge little or no tuition fees, making them an affordable option for international students.

A priority partner

Krull described Nigeria as Germany's most important trading partner in West Africa and a priority partner in the region, pointing to recent visits by German officials and business delegations.

Background

Long waits for visa appointments have been a major complaint among Nigerians applying to European countries, and Germany has become an increasingly popular destination for Nigerian students and skilled workers, partly because of low tuition fees and labour shortages in sectors such as health care. The announcement contrasts with some other countries that have recently tightened rules for Nigerian travellers.

What happens next

No dates were given for when the new centre will open.

The US Secret Service has arrested a man near the White House after he allegedly told agents that voices in his head had instructed him to travel to Washington and kill President Donald Trump.

What happened

According to US officials, agents spotted the man behaving suspiciously in a car parked beside the White House on Thursday, 5 November 2026. During questioning, he allegedly said voices had directed him to come to the capital and assassinate the President. Agents found that the car had been reported stolen, and a search turned up a rifle, two handguns and dozens of rounds of ammunition.

The suspect

The Department of Homeland Security said the man is a Venezuelan national who entered the United States illegally in 2024. He has been charged with several firearms offences, as well as unauthorised use of a vehicle and receiving stolen property, and is being held by the US Marshals Service. He has not yet been tried.

Secret Service comments

Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the arrest showed the kind of security environment his agents deal with every day. Officials said the White House has seen a significant rise in incidents linked to mental health problems, as the presidency often becomes a focus for people experiencing such conditions.

Background

Trump survived two assassination attempts during the 2024 election campaign. The arrest came in the same week that the President's party suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections and he named Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff.