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1. 007 First Light's First Mission Is Free in New PS5 Starter Pack Push Square · 5 Nov 2026

   Available from 10th November. IO Interactive has announced a Starter Pack for 007 First Light will be released on the PS Store in the coming days that lets all PS5 owners play the game's introductory mission for free. The download will be available from 10th November 2026 on PS5, and grants access…

2. British actor Russell Brand faces prison after rape, sexual assault conviction South China Morning Post · 5 Nov 2026

   Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand would receive a prison term when he is sentenced on Monday. He was taken into custody. A prosecutor said the British actor-comedian was a ruthless…

3. Rare coin from reign of Norway’s King Olaf found for first time since 1924 among Viking hoard Jerusalem Post · 5 Nov 2026

   The artifact was identified by archaeologist Anne Skogsfjord while cataloguing coins from the Mørstad Hoard, which was discovered by metal detectorists Vegard Sørlie and Rune Sætre in Rena in April.

4. UK technician successfully recreates multi-colored Roman glass, cracking 1,600-year-old mystery Jerusalem Post · 5 Nov 2026

   Elliot Walker, a UK glass artist and winner of season two of Netflix’s Blown Away series, was commissioned to create a contemporary sculpture using Hollands’ glass recipe.

5. US sanctions three for aiding Iran's air defenses amid reports of Moscow-Tehran arms deal Jerusalem Post · 5 Nov 2026

   A day later, the Financial Times reported that Russia had signed a weapons deal with Iran to supply the regime with 90 advanced guided missile launchers.

6. Train, road disruptions expected across central Israel over next week, starting tonight Jerusalem Post · 5 Nov 2026

   Affected train passengers can contact Israel Railways at *5770, while bus passengers can call the national public transportation information hotline at *4515.

7. Secret Oslo negotiations revealed as Norway releases thousands of previously hidden documents Jerusalem Post · 5 Nov 2026

   In one document reviewed by The Jerusalem Post so far, an unidentified author proposed addressing disagreements over terrorism through a joint declaration condemning future acts.

8. New hoax bomb threats hit European flights Vanguard · 5 Nov 2026

   Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as about 20 flights were hit by a third day of hoax bomb alerts across Europe, authorities and airlines said. The hoaxes involved flights from Greece to Britain, but particularly targeted low-cost carriers and flights to or from Bulgaria…

9. NISO blames gas shortages, low water levels for drop in power generation Vanguard · 5 Nov 2026

   The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed the decline in electricity generation on the national grid to gas supply constraints affecting thermal power plants and reduced water levels at hydroelectric power stations. The operator disclosed this in a statement on Thursday…

10. Oscar Micheaux Film And Media Institute To Launch Theatrical Roadshow Program For Independent Filmmakers Deadline · 5 Nov 2026

    EXCLUSIVE: Noel Braham, founder of the Oscar Micheaux Film and Media Institute, has set plans to launch The Micheaux Roadshow 2027, a touring theatrical program for independent features and short films. The Roadshow will take indie filmmakers across the country for screenings of their work. The…