Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised to support global free trade at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which President Donald Trump did not attend. Trump and Xi reached an agreement to reduce trade tensions, with the U.S. planning to cut tariffs on China and China agreeing to buy more American products. Despite these agreements, Trump chose to skip the APEC summit, which focuses on international economic cooperation.
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Xi Jinping attended the APEC summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, and emphasized the importance of global cooperation.
President Trump did not go to the summit but had a meeting with Xi earlier to ease U.S.-China trade tensions.
The U.S. plans to lower tariffs on Chinese goods, and China agreed to purchase American soybeans and export rare earth elements.
The APEC summit represents a significant portion of the global population and trade but faced challenges like U.S.-China competition.
Xi met with leaders from Japan, Canada, and Thailand to discuss building stable international relations.
APEC aims to promote free and open trade among its members, facing issues such as supply chain vulnerabilities and economic competition.
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A video went viral showing a woman realizing her deep connection with her new rescue dog when the dog howled along to a song during a car ride. The clip received a lot of attention on TikTok, and people related to the special bond known as having a "soul dog," which means an unusually strong emotional connection with a pet.
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Victoria adopted a new dog and took it on a car ride.
During the ride, the dog howled along to "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston.
The video of this moment received over 1.7 million likes on TikTok.
A "soul dog" is a term for a deep bond with a dog that can seem to understand their owner's emotions.
Many dogs enjoy car rides, but some may feel anxious or motion sick.
The American Kennel Club suggests training dogs to get used to cars gradually for a positive experience.
People responded to the video sharing their own experiences with "soul dogs."
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A man named Jihad Al-Shamie attacked a synagogue in Manchester, England, with a car and knife while wearing a fake suicide belt. Police shot him multiple times after he ran towards them aggressively, and he later died. Two people, Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz, were killed during the incident, and three others were injured.
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Jihad Al-Shamie attacked a synagogue in Manchester with a car and a knife.
He wore what looked like a suicide belt during the attack.
Armed police shot Al-Shamie after he ran towards them aggressively.
Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz died as a result of the attack.
Three additional men were hospitalized with injuries.
The incident occurred as worshippers gathered for Yom Kippur, a significant Jewish holiday.
Inquests into the deaths were opened and then delayed at a local court.
Al-Shamie was a Syrian-born UK citizen.
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NATO planes intercepted a third Russian aircraft in a week near Baltic Sea airspace, with its transponder turned off. Poland's air force responded to the situation and confirmed that the Russian plane did not enter Polish airspace.
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A third Russian aircraft was intercepted by NATO this week near sovereign airspace with its transponder off.
Transponders are devices that help track and identify planes during flight.
Poland scrambled two MiG fighter jets to escort the Russian plane and ensure it did not enter their airspace.
The intercepted plane was a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea.
NATO procedures were followed to escort the aircraft away from the area.
Russia claims their aircraft were on scheduled training flights and did not violate any borders.
Some NATO countries have called for discussions about these incidents under Article Four, focusing on potential threats to security.
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A woman named Talia Vaughan Grijalva tried to train her Staffordshire bull terrier puppy at home. The puppy's vocal reactions during place training amused viewers, leading to a viral video with over 1 million views. Place training is a way to teach dogs to stay calm in a designated area.
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Talia Vaughan Grijalva shared a video of her training her puppy, which went viral on TikTok.
The video of the puppy's reaction gained over 174,000 likes and more than 1 million views.
Place training helps dogs learn to stay calm in a specific spot, like a bed or mat.
The American Kennel Club says place training can help with a dog’s impulse control and behavior management.
The featured puppy is a Staffordshire bull terrier, a breed known for being loving and intelligent.
TikTok users responded humorously to the video, comparing the puppy's sounds to a dinosaur.
Some commenters supported the training method as a way to keep pets safe.
Newsweek could not verify specific details about the training video.
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A man from northern Germany returned a human skull he took from St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, about 60 years ago as a tourist. He sent the skull back in a cardboard box with a letter explaining he wanted to make things right before the end of his life.
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The man took the skull during a guided tour of the catacombs beneath St. Stephen's Cathedral.
The catacombs contain the remains of around 11,000 people buried during the 18th century.
The skull was returned to the cathedral after being kept by the man for many years.
The package included a letter where the man explained his wish to make amends.
It is not known to whom the skull originally belonged.
The skull has been returned to the catacombs.
The man was motivated by a desire to find peace with himself as he aged.
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A video of a dog named Fiona, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, reuniting with her best friend Kili, an Alaskan Malamute, after being apart for almost a year, has gone viral. Fiona and Kili met during neighborhood walks and bonded quickly, but Fiona's owners had to relocate temporarily, preventing their regular meetings.
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Fiona is an 18-month-old Pembroke Welsh corgi.
Kili is an Alaskan Malamute who quickly became friends with Fiona.
The two dogs had not seen each other for almost a year due to Fiona's owners relocating temporarily.
The video of their reunion was shared on Instagram under the username @hammyandolivia.
The video received over 9.5 million views and more than 608,000 likes on Instagram.
Fiona and Kili's owners made a special effort to reunite the dogs after resolving house-related issues.
The reunion video shows the dogs happily playing together as if they were never apart.
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People escaping violence from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in el-Fasher, located in northern Darfur, Sudan, are going through severe hardships. A representative from the Nonviolent Peaceforce discussed the extreme suffering experienced by these individuals.
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Violence in the area is linked to the RSF, a powerful paramilitary group in Sudan.
Many people are leaving their homes in el-Fasher, northern Darfur due to this violence.
Mary Brace works as an adviser with Nonviolent Peaceforce, an organization aimed at preventing violence.
Brace shared that the suffering faced by those fleeing is extremely serious.
El-Fasher is a city in the Darfur region of Sudan, which has faced conflict for many years.
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Iran is facing a severe water crisis, worsened by disputes with Afghanistan and the shrinking of Lake Urmia. Iran accuses Afghanistan of not honoring water-sharing agreements, while Lake Urmia's drying threatens millions of people. The situation risks increasing regional tensions and potential conflicts over water access.
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Iran is experiencing a severe water shortage, partly due to tensions with Afghanistan about dam projects.
Iran accuses Afghanistan of not meeting water-sharing agreements from the Helmand River Treaty.
Lake Urmia in Iran has lost over 95% of its water, due to drought and water mismanagement.
The drying of Lake Urmia could affect more than 15 million people in northwestern Iran.
Iranian officials emphasize the need for a new legal framework with Afghanistan to manage water resources.
Critics say government mismanagement is also a cause of the water crisis, alongside natural drought conditions.
Dust from the dry Lake Urmia bed may harm agriculture and health by traveling great distances.
Iran needs urgent reforms and international cooperation to manage its water crisis.
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A viral video of a black Labrador named Betty and her new golden retriever puppy friend, Mitzi, has become popular online. Betty's owner, Keryn Hanifan, shared the video showing how Betty's behavior changed positively once she got a puppy sibling. The video has been viewed over 5.4 million times, with many social media users expressing their happiness over the dogs’ friendship.
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The video features a black Labrador named Betty and a golden retriever puppy named Mitzi.
Betty's owner, Keryn Hanifan, shared the video on TikTok.
The video shows Betty as happier and more energetic since Mitzi joined her.
Mitzi, the puppy, was rescued from a backyard breeder and adopted by Hanifan.
The TikTok video has received over 5.4 million views and 1.3 million likes.
Social media users responded with emotional and joyful comments.
Mitzi was one of 26 dogs rescued from poor conditions before finding a new home.
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Andrew is moving from his previous residence, Royal Lodge in Windsor, to live on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The exact location on the estate where he will reside is not confirmed yet, but there are several possible options.
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Andrew has been asked to leave the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Sandringham estate covers around 20,000 acres.
York Cottage is a potential location on the estate but recently used for staff accommodation.
Park House, the birthplace of Princess Diana, was used by a charity that no longer occupies it.
Gardens House is an Edwardian property available for holiday rentals during summer.
Wood Farm is unlikely for Andrew as it was favored by his parents.
Anmer Hall is very unlikely since it is the residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
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The U.N. human rights chief stated that U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific suspected of carrying illegal drugs are not acceptable. The chief wants an investigation into these actions, as this is the first time such criticism has come from a U.N. organization.
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The U.N. human rights chief is Volker Türk.
The strikes happened in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
The boats were allegedly carrying illegal drugs from South America.
The U.N. calls these military strikes "unacceptable."
The U.N. wants the U.S. to stop these attacks and investigate them.
A spokesperson for the U.N. relayed the message at a regular briefing.
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Singer Billie Eilish spoke out about billionaires' responsibilities to donate more money while accepting an award at an event. She announced she would donate $11.5 million from her tour to charities. This sparked a conversation about wealth and philanthropy among celebrities and the public.
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Billie Eilish received a Music Innovator Award at The Wall Street Journal's 2025 Innovator Awards.
During her speech, she encouraged billionaires to donate more of their money.
Eilish announced she would donate $11.5 million from her tour to charity programs focusing on food security and humanitarian relief in the U.S.
Notable attendees at the event included Mark Zuckerberg, Hailey Bieber, and Chris Rock.
Zuckerberg has pledged most of his shares in his company, Meta, to philanthropy through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Eilish's net worth is estimated to be around $53 million.
Social media users praised Eilish for her generous donation and her call for more wealthy individuals to give back.
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China is helping Iran rebuild its missile program despite Western sanctions. Iran received 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate from China, which is used as missile fuel. This cooperation follows recent conflicts and ongoing tension with Israel and the U.S.
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Iran is rebuilding its missile program after attacks on its facilities in June.
China has sent Iran 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate, enough for about 500 missiles.
Iran has signaled advanced missile capabilities post-conflict with Israel.
Iran reportedly plans to produce around 200 missiles a month.
Iran no longer considers itself bound by the 2015 nuclear agreement, which expired in October.
Iran’s missile advancements may increase tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
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The Vatican will clarify the Catholic Church's stance on the Virgin Mary's role in salvation on November 4. A new document will address debates over whether Mary should be formally recognized as a "Co-Redeemer" alongside Jesus Christ. This decision may influence the Catholic Church's teachings, which impact 1.4 billion followers worldwide.
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The Vatican will release a document on November 4 about Mary's role in salvation.
There is a debate about giving Mary the title "Co-Redeemer."
The title "Co-Redeemer" refers to Mary's role in human salvation alongside Jesus Christ.
Some popes, including Pope John Paul II, have used the term "Co-Redeemer."
Critics argue that this title could diminish Jesus Christ's role as the sole Redeemer.
Pope Francis, who passed away earlier this year, was against officially recognizing Mary as "Co-Redeemer."
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández will present the document in Rome.
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A pet stylist in Atlanta named Jo Anne "JayeCee" Aird transformed a Great Pyrenees dog named Sullivan to look like Sulley from the movie "Monsters, Inc." using pet-safe dye. A video of the transformation went viral on TikTok, attracting both positive comments and some criticism about altering the dog's appearance.
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Sullivan is a Great Pyrenees dog whose owners wanted him to look like Sulley from "Monsters, Inc." for a contest.
Jo Anne "JayeCee" Aird, a certified pet stylist, completed the transformation using pet-safe dye called OPAWZ.
The transformation was done in three stages to ensure Sullivan’s comfort and safety.
The dye used is non-toxic and safe for pets, unlike normal human hair dye.
Aird ensured Sullivan’s safety and comfort by conducting skin patch tests and using positive reinforcement during the grooming process.
The video of Sullivan’s transformation has over 4 million views on TikTok and received mixed reactions online.
Some people criticized the practice of creative grooming, while others praised it. Sullivan's owner assured people that he was safe, happy, and enjoyed the extra attention.
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Israel returned the bodies of 30 Palestinians to Gaza. This exchange is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The bodies were handed over a day after Palestinian militants returned the remains of two hostages to Israel.
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Israel gave back the bodies of 30 unidentified Palestinians to Gaza.
The bodies were received at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
The Red Cross helped with the transfer of the bodies.
So far, Israel has returned a total of 225 Palestinian bodies.
It is unclear how or where these individuals died.
Hamas returned the remains of two Israeli hostages named Sahar Baruch and Amiram Cooper under the same ceasefire agreement.
A senior U.S. official indicated that Israel warned Hamas militants in certain areas to leave or face military action.
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The British government decided not to trial free bus passes for people under 22 years old, citing lack of funds. This proposal was initially suggested to help improve transport services, but the government says it cannot afford it under current budget plans until 2028/2029. The government also rejected another suggested improvement related to setting minimum service levels for buses.
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The UK government will not trial free bus passes for people under 22.
The decision was based on current budget limitations until 2028/2029.
A recommendation to ensure minimum levels of bus services was also rejected.
Bus journeys in England have decreased recently, while fares have increased faster than inflation.
Lower bus use and higher fares create barriers to opportunity and growth in some areas.
Critics argue that the government lacks ambition in improving bus services.
The government plans to give local authorities more control over bus services.
The bus sector's economic contribution fell by about £8.9 billion from 2011 to 2023.
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