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1. Jonathan, Diri pay tributes to late husband of Bayelsa chief judge Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Former President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Douye Diri have paid tributes to Elder Freeman Ayemieye, the late husband of Bayelsa’s Chief Judge. Read More: https://punchng.com/2293648-2/

2. US midterms: Democrats vow to probe Trump administration Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Following a midterm election rout, triumphant Democrats have vowed to investigate President Donald Trump’s administration after seizing control of Congress Read More: https://punchng.com/us-midterms-democrats-vow-to-probe-trump-administration/

3. Ex-Formula 1 world champion Jones dies at 80 Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Former Formula 1 world champion, Alan Jones, has died at the age of 80 following a short illness. The Australian won the 1980 title with Williams. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-formula-1-world-champion-jones-dies-at-80/

4. Group urges FG to increase funding for neglected diseases Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Sightsavers Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to increase domestic funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases, warning that declining foreign aid may h Read More: https://punchng.com/group-urges-fg-to-increase-funding-for-neglected-diseases/

5. BREAKING: Ronaldo retires from international football Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a two-decade career with his national team. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ronaldo-retires-from-international-football/

6. Lumbini beat Janakpur to strengthen grip on NPL top spot Kathmandu Post · 5 Nov 2026

   The defending champions secured a 16-run victory over the inaugural-season winners to move three points clear at the top of the table.

7. Indonesia redirects US$204 million to support poultry, corn farmers Antara · 5 Nov 2026

   The Indonesian government will reallocate Rp3.7 trillion (approximately US$204 million) to support small-scale poultry ...

8. North Korea tells EU to 'mind its own business' after draft UN resolution on human rights Euronews · 5 Nov 2026

   The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said last year that human rights in North Korea have shown no improvement over the past decade and had in fact worsened in many cases.

9. Malawi: Six in 10 Say Malawi On Wrong Track As Hunger, Cash Shortages Bite, Afrobarometer Survey Finds AllAfrica · 5 Nov 2026

   [Nyasa Times] A majority of Malawians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction as families struggle with food insecurity, shortages of income and a rising cost of living, a new Afrobarometer survey has found.

10. Jokowi agrees to take oath before testifying in defamation trial Antara · 5 Nov 2026

    Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo agreed to take an oath before testifying in a defamation trial involving ...