President Paul Biya of Cameroon has been declared the winner of the recent election, extending his rule to potentially 99 years of age. The announcement led to protests in major cities, resulting in clashes with security forces. Biya, in power for over 40 years, won the election with 53.66% of the votes.
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President Paul Biya, aged 92, has been declared the winner of Cameroon's recent election.
Biya has been in power for more than 40 years and is currently the oldest head of state.
If he serves the full seven-year term, he will remain in power until he is 99.
Protests erupted in major cities following the announcement, with at least four people killed.
Biya won 53.66% of the vote against his main opponent, Issa Tchiroma Bakary.
Violent clashes occurred over the weekend, with over 100 arrests and several security forces injured.
Opposition supporters demanded transparency in the election process and claimed manipulation.
The government has arrested several opposition supporters, accusing them of planning violent attacks.
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Arturo Gatti Jr., the 17-year-old son of late boxing champion Arturo Gatti, was found dead in a Mexico City apartment. His death is being investigated as a homicide. His family is raising money to fund a further investigation to find out more about the cause of his death.
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Arturo Gatti Jr. was discovered dead in Mexico City, where he lived with his mother.
His death is now being investigated as a homicide by authorities.
Arturo Gatti Jr. was following his father’s path as a boxer.
His father, Arturo Gatti Sr., died in 2009, officially ruled a suicide, though some dispute this finding.
Sofia Gatti, his sister, announced the homicide investigation on a GoFundMe page to raise funds for further legal and forensic processes.
The family needs around $16,000 for additional investigations, including expanded toxicology and fingerprint testing.
Many from the boxing community shared their condolences and remembered both Arturo Gatti Jr. and Sr. for their boxing legacy.
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The article discusses upcoming talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where the U.S. has affirmed that it will not abandon Taiwan. The talks are part of Trump’s Asia tour and come amid tensions over U.S. military aid to Taiwan and trade discussions with China.
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President Trump is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea this week.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. will not abandon Taiwan in any negotiations.
China claims Taiwan as its territory and hasn’t ruled out using force to unite with it.
The U.S. follows a policy of "strategic ambiguity" regarding support for Taiwan.
The Trump administration recently blocked $400 million in military aid to Taiwan.
President Trump plans to discuss Taiwan during his meeting with Xi.
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry thanked the U.S. for its support amid tensions.
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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred off the coast of Guadeloupe on October 27, 2025. The earthquake happened at a shallow depth in the ocean but there is no tsunami warning and no immediate reports of damage.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8.
It struck off the coast of Guadeloupe at 7:38 a.m. local time.
The epicenter was located at latitude 16.54°N and longitude -59.49°W.
The depth of the earthquake was less than 30 kilometers, considered "superficial."
Earthquakes in this magnitude range can be destructive within 100 kilometers, especially in vulnerable areas.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
No tsunami warning has been issued.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with President Donald Trump about the need for more action against Russia, including sending long-range missiles to Ukraine. This comes after Trump imposed new sanctions on Russia and called off a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky believes that these sanctions will impact Russia's economy but insists additional military support is necessary to pressure Putin into negotiating.
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President Zelensky wants long-range missiles from the U.S. to help Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
President Trump recently imposed new sanctions on Russia aimed at reducing its oil exports by up to 50%.
Zelensky had a tense but "constructive" meeting with Trump over military support and a potential peace deal.
Trump canceled a planned summit with Putin and enforced sanctions due to lack of progress in negotiations.
Zelensky agreed to a proposal by Trump to freeze current front lines as a negotiation starting point.
The sanctions followed a failed call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Zelensky hopes additional sanctions and Congressional support will further pressure Russia.
Discussions exist about a possible peace proposal, influenced by a brief plan similar to one proposed for Gaza.
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Schools and universities in Mali are temporarily closed due to a blockade on fuel imports by an armed group, affecting transportation and essential services. The government is working to restore fuel supplies and has put limits on fuel distribution, prioritizing certain vehicles. This blockade has been causing long lines at gas stations and impacting the economy.
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Mali has closed all schools and universities for two weeks due to fuel shortages.
The shortage is caused by a blockade on fuel imports by the Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) armed group.
The blockade started in September and targets fuel tankers from Senegal and Ivory Coast.
This blockade is a response to a Malian government policy banning fuel sales in rural areas, meant to disrupt supply lines of the armed group.
Mali's government prioritizes fuel for emergency, assistance, and public transportation vehicles.
The fuel shortage has led to long lines at gas stations in the capital, Bamako.
The blockade is straining Mali's economy, increasing commodity and transportation costs.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have experienced armed insurgencies and expelled French forces in favor of Russian support in recent years.
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Many states in the U.S. are experiencing cold weather, with freeze warnings issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in several areas. These warnings alert residents about subfreezing temperatures which could harm plants and outdoor plumbing. Residents are recommended to protect sensitive plants and outdoor facilities from the cold.
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The National Weather Service issued freeze warnings in Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, and Utah.
Cold temperatures range from the lower 20s to the lower 30s in various regions until 9 a.m., depending on the location.
Specific areas in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are specifically under freeze warnings with temperatures going down to about 29-32 degrees.
California's Siskiyou County faces similar freeze warnings with affected areas including Happy Camp and Yreka.
Utah's Capitol Reef National Park has a freeze warning for subfreezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees.
Frost advisories are also in place in parts of Oregon, Delaware, and Maryland, due to potential frost damage to plants.
The NWS warns that frost and freeze conditions could damage crops and sensitive plants, urging residents to take protective steps.
Local NWS offices are providing updates via websites and social media platforms.
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A rescue pit bull named Mickelson bonded closely with a foster dog called Piggy after they met. The pair became inseparable, and their owner, Ashlie Asquini, is considering adopting Piggy permanently. A video of their friendship went viral on TikTok, gaining significant attention and support for their continued companionship.
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Ashlie Asquini from Illinois fostered a pit bull mix named Piggy, who had a respiratory infection when she first arrived.
Once healthy, Piggy met Mickelson, a 4-year-old pit bull, and they quickly formed a strong bond.
A TikTok video showing their close friendship gained over 375,500 views and 72,000 likes.
Mickelson had socialization difficulties due to growing up in a shelter but got along well with Piggy.
Asquini is considering keeping Piggy permanently with Mickelson after seeing their bond.
The viral video sparked many comments encouraging Asquini to adopt Piggy permanently.
Asquini has a 12-year-old pit bull named Spike, who benefits from Mickelson having a playmate.
Ashlie Asquini has been fostering pit bulls for four years and advocates for their adoption.
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Riek Machar, the First Vice President of South Sudan, is on trial facing serious charges including terrorism and crimes against humanity. The trial is causing deep divisions within South Sudan, with some viewing it as politically motivated while others see it as a step towards accountability.
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Riek Machar and 20 others are charged with terrorism, treason, and crimes against humanity.
The charges relate to a March attack on a military site that reportedly killed over 250 soldiers.
Machar denies the charges, calling them "politically motivated."
The public trial, starting in September, has gathered significant local interest.
Observers worry the trial may be used to sideline Machar, the main political rival to President Salva Kiir.
Some people believe the trial may lead to increased violence and divisions in the country.
South Sudan's justice minister warned that commenting on the trial could be seen as contempt of court.
Machar, being over 70, cannot face the death penalty but could get life imprisonment.
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The United Nations is asking for safe passage for civilians trapped in the city of el-Fasher, Sudan, due to ongoing conflict involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF claims to have seized control of the city's main army base, escalating the civil war. Approximately 250,000 people are now stuck in the city, facing shortages of food and healthcare.
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The UN is requesting safe exit routes for civilians trapped in el-Fasher, Sudan.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claim they have captured the main army base in el-Fasher.
Sudan’s military has not confirmed losing control of the base.
El-Fasher is the last major area in Darfur held by government forces.
Heavy fighting began after RSF captured the home of North Darfur’s governor.
Nearly 250,000 people are trapped in el-Fasher, with many facing hunger and no access to medical care.
The UN and the US have called for a ceasefire to allow aid access and civilian evacuation.
Since 2023, over 150,000 people have died due to the civil war in Sudan, with around 12 million displaced from their homes.
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President Donald Trump attended an Asian summit where he helped broker a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. The event also included trade deals between the U.S. and several Southeast Asian nations. Trump's involvement gave the summit more attention, highlighting ongoing U.S. engagement with the region.
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President Trump was present at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia was announced, with involvement from the U.S. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Trump aimed to promote peace and possibly secure a Nobel Peace Prize by facilitating the deal.
The U.S. also announced trade agreements with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam during the summit.
ASEAN, formed in 1967, focuses on diplomatic and economic cooperation among Southeast Asian nations.
Despite some achievements, ASEAN faces criticism for not effectively resolving regional conflicts, such as in Myanmar.
Other world leaders, including those from China and the European Council, also attended the summit.
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A dog owner brought a couch cushion to a boarding kennel to make their dog feel at home, which went viral on TikTok. The video, shared by a doggy daycare worker, showed the dog lounging comfortably on the cushion. The pet care industry is growing as more owners treat their pets like family members needing special care.
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A dog owner brought an entire couch cushion to a dog boarding facility.
The video of this was shared on TikTok and viewed over 12 million times.
The dog was shown lounging on the cushion inside its kennel.
The video was posted by a user who works at a doggy daycare.
The pet daycare industry is expected to grow by 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.
Factors like busy lifestyles and higher incomes drive the industry's growth.
Other pet owners shared stories of bringing comfort items for their pets, like T-shirts or music players.
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A couple, Douglas and Heather Boneparth, created a Halloween costume featuring the viral "6-7" meme. The meme originated from a rap song lyric and is popular on TikTok, despite not having a clear meaning. The couple shared their costume online, where it quickly gained attention.
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Douglas and Heather Boneparth wore Halloween costumes with the numbers "6" and "7," referencing a viral meme.
The "6-7" meme started from a rap song lyric by Skrilla and became popular on TikTok.
The meme has no particular meaning, considered a "brainrot" word, commonly used for meaningless online content.
The Boneparth's costume post was shared on social media platform X and viewed over 10.4 million times.
The repost of the costume by a different user accumulated 9.6 million views.
Douglas Boneparth is a president at Bone Fide Wealth and co-authored books with his wife.
The couple intended to make a lighthearted statement about the meme trend, but their daughters still liked the costumes.
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A video on TikTok shows a golden retriever named Ace getting scared by Halloween decorations. The video became popular online, gaining many views and likes as people enjoyed the dog's reaction. Experts suggest ways to help pets feel comfortable around spooky Halloween displays.
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A golden retriever named Ace was frightened by Halloween decorations.
The video of Ace's reaction was shared on TikTok and received over 285,300 views.
The decorations included items like a fake child crawling out of the dirt.
Internet users enjoyed Ace's dramatic reaction, with the video earning over 38,200 likes.
The American Kennel Club recommends techniques for managing pets' reactions to Halloween decorations, such as carrying treats and keeping a distance.
Users on TikTok shared humorous comments about Ace's spooky experience.
Newsweek reached out to the TikTok user who posted the video for more information.
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Early Monday, a big thunderstorm hit Florida's Mexico Beach, following a tornado warning. Heavy rain caused a risk of flash floods, and some vehicles in the area got overturned.
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A large thunderstorm struck Mexico Beach, Florida, on Monday morning.
There were warnings about a possible tornado in the area.
Heavy rain created a risk of flash flooding.
Meteorologist Jim Cantore described the storm as "dangerous."
Trailers and RVs in the area were overturned.
Severe thunderstorm warnings covered Gulf County, Southern Liberty County, and Franklin County in Florida.
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President Donald Trump attended the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, where he oversaw a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia and discussed trade with Southeast Asian leaders. The United States signed reciprocal trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia and framework agreements with Thailand and Vietnam, but many questions about future tariffs and trade policies remain unanswered.
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President Trump visited Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit.
He helped oversee a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
The U.S. discussed and signed trade agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Malaysia received tariff exemptions for key exports like palm oil, rubber, and cocoa.
Concerns remain about potential new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors and Chinese exports rerouted through other countries.
The agreements did not address tariffs on semiconductors or clarify rules on the origin of goods.
Four Southeast Asian countries agreed to reduce trade barriers on U.S. goods and services.
There were no trade negotiation announcements involving Indonesia and the Philippines.
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A former Royal Navy Commander, Roly Woods, shared his experiences of hiding his sexuality during a time when the military banned openly gay service members. A new memorial called "An Opened Letter" was unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum in the UK to honor LGBT+ military personnel affected by the ban. The charity Fighting With Pride, which supports LGBT+ veterans, played a key role in this initiative.
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Roly Woods served in the Royal Navy for 46 years and had to hide his sexuality until the ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces ended in January 2000.
The ban on openly gay and bisexual people in the military led to severe consequences like interrogations and dismissal.
A bronze sculpture named "An Opened Letter" was unveiled by King Charles III to honor LGBT+ service members.
Fighting With Pride is a charity set up in 2020 by LGBT+ veterans to support affected individuals.
Commander Woods retired in December 2022 and has been actively involved in raising awareness for LGBT+ veterans.
The removal of the ban led to fundamental changes in the military's approach to LGBT+ service members over the years.
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Saudi Arabia announced a large-scale project called the King Salman Gate in Mecca. The project aims to enhance the pilgrimage experience and is part of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy. It will develop the area around the Grand Mosque with new facilities and infrastructure.
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The King Salman Gate project was announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on October 15.
It will be located next to the Grand Mosque in Mecca, also known as Al-Masjed Al-Haram.
The development will cover up to 12 million square meters and include residential, hospitality, commercial, and cultural spaces.
The project plans to add around 900,000 praying spaces and restore heritage sites.
Saudi Vision 2030 aims to reduce the nation's reliance on oil through diverse developments.
Saudi Arabia hopes to accommodate 30 million pilgrims annually for both Hajj and year-round Umrah by 2030.
The project is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Concerns have been raised about the commercial focus and impacts on traditional pilgrimage experiences.
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Irish President Michael D Higgins spent a night in the hospital for treatment of a localized infection. He received antibiotics and is expected to return to his official residence. Catherine Connolly will take over as president after her official inauguration on November 11.
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President Michael D Higgins went to St James's Hospital in Dublin for treatment on Sunday.
He spent the night in the hospital to get a localized infection checked and received antibiotics.
A spokesperson mentioned that President Higgins is in good spirits.
Higgins will stay in office until Catherine Connolly's inauguration on November 11 at Dublin Castle.
Connolly, an independent member of the Irish parliament, won the election with 63% of the first preference votes.
The election saw a record number of 213,738 spoiled votes.
Connolly was officially declared as the 10th president of the Republic of Ireland.
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A U.S. Navy helicopter and fighter jet crashed within half an hour of each other in the South China Sea during routine operations. All crew members survived, and the Navy is investigating the incidents to determine the cause.
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A U.S. Navy Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F fighter jet crashed separately in the South China Sea.
The crashes occurred within about 30 minutes of each other.
Both aircraft were operating from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.
All five crew members from both aircraft were safely rescued and are in stable condition.
President Donald Trump suggested that bad fuel might be the cause and stressed the need to investigate further.
The South China Sea is strategically important and often contested, adding significance to the incidents.
The U.S. is focusing more on the Indo-Pacific region, where the South China Sea is located.
The USS Nimitz is the U.S. Navy's oldest aircraft carrier and is planned to be decommissioned next year.
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