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1. Liam Neeson Says There’s ‘Nobody Better Than’ Meryl Streep to Take Over Aslan Role in ‘Narnia,’ but Admits He Didn’t Know About Greta Gerwig’s Movie: ‘This Is News to Me’ Variety · 5 Nov 2026

   Liam Neeson is all for Meryl Streep taking over the role of Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Narnia” movie — even if he’s just learning about it now. Neeson, who voiced the mythical lion in the original “Chronicles of Narnia” film trilogy, admitted he was unaware of the new adaptation in a recent…

2. Three children die in Peshawar cylinder explosion Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   Three children died after a cylinder explosion on Pajaggi Road in Peshawar on Thursday, while a woman and another child remained under treatment at Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), hospital spokesperson Muhammad Asim said. According to Asim, five people injured in the explosion were shifted to the…

3. FCC rejects JUI-F appeal against election of its own lawmaker Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday dismissed an appeal filed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) in a dispute over a reserved seat, upholding the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Aamer Farooq heard…

4. Owono devastated by De Miguel's death Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono said Wednesday he is enduring the "hardest days of my life" after the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, whom he collided with during a Spanish second division match on Monday. The 30-year-old Spanish footballer died Tuesday as a result of injuries he…

5. Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese ‌national ⁠team on ‌Thursday in a social ⁠media post. The 41-year-old said that he ‌would 'hand back the number ‌7 shirt' after the November international break. Ronaldo has made 234 appearances for Portugal and scored 146…

6. PM Shehbaz orders cancellation of petrol pump licences over denial of fuel subsidies Express Tribune · 5 Nov 2026

   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday ordered the cancellation of licences of petrol pumps refusing to provide subsidised fuel to registered beneficiaries under the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Programme, warning of strict action against outlets denying the facility to eligible citizens. The…

7. 15 Forgotten Sitcoms That Are Still Funny Den of Geek · 5 Nov 2026

   People love to share their favorite things, and with sitcoms, it usually translates to sharing that joke they repeat constantly whenever they’re given the chance. With people sharing the same ideas and jokes over and over, some sitcoms have a way of staying relevant even after they’re no longer…

8. JD Vance blames Iran war and support for Israel for failure in US mid-term elections Middle East Eye · 5 Nov 2026

   JD Vance blames Iran war and support for Israel for failure in US mid-term elections Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 10:22 Vice president takes apparent swipe at Donald Trump's decision to go to war in the Middle East US President Donald Trump with Vice President JD Vance at the funeral…

9. Access Holdings posts N474bn Q3 profit Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Access Holdings Plc has posted a N474.2bn profit after tax for the nine-month period ending September 2026, a 5.9 per cent increase from the previous year. Read More: https://punchng.com/access-holdings-posts-n474bn-q3-profit/

10. Ikeja Electric apologises for failing 20-hour power supply target Punch · 5 Nov 2026

    Ikeja Electric has apologised to customers on some Band A feeders for failing to meet the minimum daily electricity supply requirement of 20 hours. Read More: https://punchng.com/ikeja-electric-apologises-for-failing-20-hour-power-supply-target/