Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has officially entered the presidential race for the December 28 elections. This move follows his 2021 coup and a new constitution that allows him to run. The constitution previously banned military leaders from running for office.
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Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea's military leader, has submitted his candidacy for the presidential election on December 28.
Doumbouya came to power in Guinea through a coup in 2021.
A new constitution, approved in a September referendum, allows military leaders to run for president.
The new rules require candidates to be between 40 and 80 years old and live in Guinea.
Former President Alpha Conde and former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo are barred from running due to age and residency.
Doumbouya had promised not to run for president when he seized power in 2021.
Since 2021, the military government has limited freedoms, banned protests, and arrested opposition leaders.
Guinea has significant natural resources, including the largest bauxite reserves and a major iron ore deposit.
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Diane Ladd, an Oscar-nominated actress, died at the age of 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed her passing, stating that Ladd had died peacefully at home in California.
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Diane Ladd died at 89 years old.
She was nominated for an Oscar three times.
Ladd's daughter is actress Laura Dern.
The cause of Ladd's death was not shared.
Ladd's acting career included roles in films and TV shows for many decades.
She first became widely known after her role in the film "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore."
She appeared as recently as 2022 in the film "Gigi & Nate."
Diane Ladd was once married to actor Bruce Dern.
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President Donald Trump has ordered more briefings for Congress about anti-drug operations near Venezuela. The decision comes after lawmakers from both major political parties expressed concerns about the military actions in the region. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been involved in briefing key congressional leaders on the situation.
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President Trump wants more members of Congress to be informed about U.S. military actions near Venezuela.
U.S. operations in the Caribbean and Pacific target drug activities and pressure Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
Members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, asked for more information about these actions.
Senator Marco Rubio has briefed senior congressional leaders on the situation.
More congressional members may soon receive briefings to provide broader updates.
The Trump administration has increased military presence off Venezuela's coast.
Reports suggest possible future military strikes in Venezuela, but such plans have not been confirmed by President Trump.
There are also reports of potential operations targeting drug cartels in Mexico, but action depends on cooperation with the Mexican government.
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Israel released five Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Israel also returned the remains of 45 Palestinians, continuing efforts in the prisoner and body exchange agreement. Despite the ceasefire, reports indicate ongoing violence in Gaza, with allegations of Israeli attacks.
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Israel freed five Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The released individuals were taken to a hospital in Deir el-Balah for medical checks.
Relatives of the released prisoners gathered to learn about missing family members.
Gaza’s Health Ministry received the remains of 45 Palestinians from Israel, adding to a total of 270 bodies returned under the ceasefire.
Many of the returned bodies reportedly showed signs of torture, like bound hands and facial injuries.
The release and body exchanges are part of an agreement mediated by Turkiye, Egypt, and Qatar, with U.S. involvement.
Despite the ceasefire, reports suggest ongoing Israeli attacks, with alleged ceasefire violations.
Israel reportedly launched strikes in southern Gaza, resulting in Palestinian casualties.
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On a train from Doncaster to London, a man named Stephen Crean was involved in a knife attack where the alleged attacker reportedly asked him, "Do you want to die?" Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following the incident. Eleven people were hospitalized, with one staff member in critical but stable condition.
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The knife attack occurred on a train traveling from Doncaster to London.
Stephen Crean, a victim, confronted the attacker during the incident.
Eleven people received hospital treatment due to the attack.
One train staff member is in critical but stable condition.
Anthony Williams, aged 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder.
Following the attack, Williams was remanded in custody.
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Kim Yong Nam, who served as North Korea's ceremonial Head of State, died at the age of 97. He was a key supporter of the ruling Kim dynasty. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited to pay his respects, and the funeral is planned for Thursday.
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Kim Yong Nam was North Korea’s ceremonial Head of State.
He died at 97 due to multiple organ failure.
North Korea's state media, KCNA, reported his death.
He was a strong supporter of the Kim dynasty.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited to express condolences.
Kim Yong Nam’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday.
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Turkiye hosted a summit with foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim countries to discuss the situation in Gaza. The Turkish Foreign Minister urged Israel to stop violating a ceasefire and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. The meeting focused on a plan by President Trump to establish an international force to stabilize Gaza.
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Turkiye's Foreign Minister asked Israel to stop violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza.
The summit in Istanbul included countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.
President Trump's plan proposes an international stabilization force for Gaza.
Since the ceasefire on October 10, nearly 250 Palestinians have died due to ongoing attacks.
Aid delivery to Gaza is insufficient, with limited food and supplies entering.
A UN survey found food access has worsened for half of Gaza's households.
The ceasefire deal included a promise of more aid trucks, but the target is not being met.
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Foreign ministers from seven Arab and Islamic-majority countries met in Istanbul to discuss creating an international stabilization force for Gaza. The goal is to maintain a fragile ceasefire, which has been violated by recent Israeli attacks. Discussions are ongoing, and countries attending the meeting are considering sending troops as part of this proposed force.
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The meeting took place in Istanbul and involved ministers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Turkiye.
The aim of the meeting was to discuss creating an international force to stabilize Gaza and keep the ceasefire in place.
Since the ceasefire began on October 10, at least 236 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks.
The proposed international force was part of a 20-point Gaza peace plan by President Donald Trump.
The responsibilities and tasks of the proposed force have not been publicly defined yet.
Some countries want a United Nations Security Council resolution to establish the force before they commit troops.
Countries involved are wary of Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire due to ongoing attacks.
Discussions also covered allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza, which has been restricted.
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A train traveling from Doncaster to London was diverted after a man attacked passengers with a large knife. The suspect was arrested within 20 minutes in Cambridgeshire. Eleven people were hospitalized, with one in critical condition.
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The train attack happened on a Saturday night.
The suspect boarded the train at Peterborough and attacked people with a large knife.
Within 20 minutes, the suspect was arrested over 70 miles away from the train's original destination.
Eleven people received hospital treatment, and one is in a stable but critical condition.
Passengers, including students and a YouTuber, witnessed and were affected by the attack.
Some passengers hid in the train's cafe bar, seeking safety from the attacker.
Video footage and testimonies from passengers and police helped piece together the incident.
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Prince William visited Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he posed for selfies at Sugarloaf Mountain and received the city's keys from the mayor. He is in Brazil for environmental events, including presenting the Earthshot Prize and participating in the COP30 climate conference. This trip marks his first international visit for a COP summit.
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Prince William started a five-day visit to Brazil, beginning in Rio de Janeiro.
He posed for selfies with tourists at Sugarloaf Mountain and received the keys to the city from Mayor Eduardo Paes.
William's trip includes presenting the Earthshot Prize, which awards funding for environmental projects.
He is scheduled to deliver a speech at the COP30 climate conference in Belem, Amazon rainforest.
This is his first international visit for a United Nations climate summit.
The Earthshot Prize offers a £1 million grant to projects aimed at repairing the world's climate.
Prince William aims to support environmental initiatives for 10 years through the Earthshot Prize.
The trip is significant for Prince William as it is his major royal engagement this year, highlighted by environmental activism.
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Police are investigating whether several knife-related incidents in Peterborough are linked to a stabbing attack on a train near the city. Anthony Williams has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder following the train attack, as well as a separate incident in east London. The investigation involves both Cambridgeshire Police and British Transport Police.
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A man with a knife stabbed passengers on a train heading to London after passing through Peterborough around 19:30 GMT on Saturday.
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder for the train attack.
Williams is also charged with attempted murder for an earlier incident in east London.
Police are investigating if the train attack is connected to three knife-related incidents in Peterborough the day before.
On Friday evening, a 14-year-old was stabbed in Peterborough but sustained minor injuries.
There were two other reports of a man with a knife in Peterborough on Friday night and Saturday morning.
Investigations are conducted by British Transport Police and Cambridgeshire Police.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct stated it will not investigate since criteria for referral are not met.
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Guinea's coup leader, Col Mamadi Doumbouya, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, despite earlier promises not to run. The election, under a new constitution, comes four years after Doumbouya's coup against President Alpha Condé. There are concerns about the election's fairness, as major opposition parties are excluded.
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Col Mamadi Doumbouya, Guinea's coup leader, is running for president.
He previously promised not to seek political office after seizing power.
The Supreme Court accepted his candidacy submission.
Major opposition parties are excluded from the December election.
Candidates must pay a high deposit to run, set at 875 million Guinean francs ($100,000).
Col Doumbouya justified the 2021 coup by accusing President Condé of corruption and mismanagement.
Guinea has cracked down on dissent under Doumbouya's leadership.
The election will occur without several key political figures who are living abroad.
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Famine has expanded to two areas in Sudan, which is affected by war. Israel returned the bodies of 45 Palestinians to Gaza after receiving remains of three Israeli hostages. Nigerian officials responded to President Trump’s comment about potentially sending U.S. troops into Nigeria.
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Famine is affecting two regions in Sudan.
The country is currently dealing with ongoing conflict.
Israel has returned the bodies of 45 Palestinians to Gaza.
This return occurred after Hamas handed over remains of three Israeli hostages.
President Donald Trump mentioned that U.S. troops might go into Nigeria "guns-a-blazing".
Nigerian officials are not in agreement with President Trump’s comments.
A part of a medieval tower in Rome has collapsed.
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Israeli authorities arrested a high-ranking military lawyer, accusing her of leaking a video. The video allegedly shows Israeli soldiers mistreating a Palestinian detainee. This incident has sparked a debate over the treatment of detainees.
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Israeli authorities have detained the military’s top lawyer, who is a two-star general.
The lawyer is accused of leaking a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers assaulting a Palestinian detainee.
This event has sparked a debate on how the legal system handles cases involving Israeli soldiers and Palestinian detainees.
The military lawyer’s arrest highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
The debate concerns the rights and treatment of detainees and the conduct of soldiers.
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Musician S.G. Goodman, known for her unique voice, grew up in Hickman, Kentucky. Her music mixes country, rock, and folk to explore themes like faith, identity, and the meaning of home.
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S.G. Goodman is a singer-songwriter from the American South.
She grew up in Hickman, Kentucky, a small town by a river.
Her music style combines country, rock, and folk.
Her songs address themes such as faith, identity, and home.
The interview was part of the arts and culture series called CANVAS.
Geoff Bennett interviewed S.G. Goodman for the series.
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Lord Mandelson was not formally interviewed for the position of UK ambassador to the U.S. His appointment was directly made by ministers without a standard interview process. Concerns about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein later led to his dismissal.
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Lord Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the U.S. without a formal interview.
The appointment was a direct decision by ministers, bypassing the standard civil service process.
Concerns were raised about Lord Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Mandelson was dismissed in September when new details about his connection with Epstein emerged.
The process for appointing ambassadors has changed since then to include formal interviews.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appointed Mandelson, aiming to strengthen ties with President Trump.
Civil service and Foreign Office heads confirmed the atypical appointment process to MPs.
A conflict of interest form was completed by Mandelson, but it did not address reputational concerns.
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A golden retriever named Boo waited alone at a dog park for a playmate. Just as Boo was about to give up, another golden retriever named Rusty arrived, and the two enjoyed playing together.
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Boo, a golden retriever, went to a dog park but was the only dog there initially.
Boo's owner, Andrea Conord, tried to play with him, but Boo preferred to wait for another dog.
Golden retrievers are known to be social animals that thrive with social interaction.
Boo regularly visits the dog park around noon, hoping to meet canine friends.
Boo's friend, Rusty, another golden retriever, later arrived, and they played together.
A video of this event was posted on Instagram and received over 12,374 likes.
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Meteorologists are tracking a potential tropical storm or hurricane in the Caribbean as the Atlantic hurricane season continues until November 30. Though the storm might mainly affect Central America and Cuba, there is a small chance it could impact Florida. November storms are uncommon, but they seem to be happening more often recently.
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Meteorologists are watching an area in the Southwestern Caribbean for storm development.
The Atlantic hurricane season ends on November 30, having had 13 named storms so far.
This potential storm could primarily affect Central America and Cuba but might also reach Florida.
November storms are infrequent, but there were three in November 2024, one of which became a hurricane.
Warm Caribbean waters and low wind shear could help storm development through mid-November.
Florida, like Cuba and other areas, is at a low risk of storm impacts according to forecasts.
Higher sea surface temperatures might be increasing the frequency of late-season storms.
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A nine-month-old baby boy was killed by a family dog in Rogiet, South-East Wales. Police and paramedics responded to the scene, and the dog was put down. Investigations are ongoing, and the family is receiving support from officers.
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A nine-month-old baby boy died after a family dog attacked him in Rogiet, Wales.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening around 18:00 GMT.
Police and paramedics arrived, and the baby was declared dead at the scene.
The dog was sedated and taken to a vet, where it was euthanized.
Authorities are still investigating to confirm the dog's breed.
No arrests have been made, and inquiries into the incident continue.
Police urge people not to speculate as it may affect the family and community.
The family is receiving support from officers during this difficult time.
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Landslides have caused the deaths of more than 40 people in the mountainous border region between Uganda and Kenya. Heavy rains have heightened the risk of more landslides, and rescue teams are searching for missing people. Both countries are dealing with the aftermath, with Uganda offering financial assistance to affected families.
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Over 40 people have died due to landslides in the border region of Uganda and Kenya.
Felix Kemboi, from Uganda, lost six family members in the disaster.
Kenyan Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen warns of increased landslide risk due to ongoing heavy rainfall.
In Kenya, 14 schoolchildren were among those killed by mudslides in the Great Rift Valley.
In eastern Uganda, 18 people died, and at least 20 others are missing.
Uganda's government is offering financial compensation to affected families and survivors.
Roads have been blocked in Uganda, slowing down rescue operations.
The landslides have revived memories of a 2010 disaster in Uganda that killed around 300 people.
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