Ontario, a province in Canada, pulled an advertisement featuring former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's voice after President Donald Trump stopped trade talks with Canada. Trump paused the negotiations, calling the ad "fake," which Ontario's Premier Doug Ford later decided to suspend. The advertisement highlighted Reagan's views on tariffs and their possible negative effects on the economy.
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Ontario created an ad using former President Reagan's voice to discuss tariffs.
President Trump stopped trade talks with Canada because of the ad.
Ontario's Premier, Doug Ford, decided to suspend the ad after talking with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The ad was scheduled to continue during two baseball World Series games.
Reagan’s message in the ad warned that high tariffs can lead to trade wars.
Ford claimed the ad aimed to start conversations about tariffs' effects.
The Ronald Reagan Foundation stated it might take legal action because of the ad.
President Trump has expressed his displeasure about the ad campaign.
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NPR is collecting stories about unique holiday traditions from people around the world. They are asking for submissions to possibly include in a future story about these diverse celebrations.
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NPR is asking people to share their unique holiday traditions.
They want to know what makes holiday celebrations special and different.
Examples include lighting lobster trap trees in New England and watching Santa surf in California.
NPR might use these stories in an upcoming news story.
Submissions are governed by NPR's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The request is part of an effort to highlight various holiday traditions worldwide.
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The article discusses how people with disabilities often experience loneliness and isolation due to social stigma and limited mobility. It cites surveys indicating that many adults with disabilities feel left out and lack companionship. The author emphasizes the importance of community and connection in overcoming these challenges.
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Many people with disabilities feel lonely and isolated because of social stigma and limited mobility.
A survey found that over 30% of working-age adults with disabilities often lack companionship and 37% feel left out.
Nearly 40% of adults with disabilities report feeling isolated.
The author, Joni Eareckson Tada, has experienced loneliness as a quadriplegic.
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said community is important for life satisfaction and longevity.
The article highlights how community and human connections can improve mental health for people with disabilities.
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Comedian Ashley Bez attended a wedding improperly dressed because she did not read the invitation. Her boyfriend had told her to "dress nice," but missed the formal "black tie" dress code. Bez shared her experience online, which sparked mixed reactions and discussions about dress-code mishaps.
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Ashley Bez is a comedian from Brooklyn who attended a wedding in casual attire.
The wedding had a "black tie" dress code, which means formal wear.
Bez wore a pastel minidress and white Doc Marten boots instead.
She relied on her boyfriend's suggestion to "dress nice" without checking the details.
Bez's TikTok video about the incident went viral with over 700,000 views.
The video led to online discussions about dress code mishaps.
Due to a torn calf muscle, Bez chose footwear based on comfort.
She expressed feeling overwhelmed by everyday pressures and forgot to verify the dress code.
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Police are looking for an asylum seeker named Hadush Kebatu who was mistakenly released from a prison in Chelmsford, UK. Kebatu, originally from Ethiopia, was supposed to be transferred to an immigration center for deportation after being jailed for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and a woman. Authorities are working together to find and detain him.
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Hadush Kebatu was released by mistake from HMP Chelmsford, UK.
Kebatu, an Ethiopian national, was jailed for a year in September for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl and a woman.
He was supposed to be moved to an immigration center for deportation.
Police from multiple agencies, including the Metropolitan Police and Essex Police, are searching for him.
The UK Prime Minister stated Kebatu must be caught and deported.
The release was described as "incompetence" by political figures.
An officer has been removed from duties pending an investigation into the release error.
Kebatu was given additional legal orders: a sexual harm prevention order and registration as a sex offender.
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Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, is challenging traditional views on parenting by promoting the idea that raising emotionally strong children requires learning and practice. She highlights the importance of "repair," or the ability to rebuild trust after conflicts, and emphasizes balancing empathy with setting boundaries for children's feelings.
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Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist and founder of Good Inside.
She argues that parenting is a skill that needs learning and practice.
Dr. Becky addresses the overload of parenting advice from unnamed sources, which can cause self-doubt among parents.
She believes that making mistakes and repairing them is key to raising emotionally resilient children.
Repair involves restoring trust and showing that relationships survive conflicts.
Dr. Becky explains that previous generations often saw apologizing as losing authority.
She promotes a balance between caring for children's feelings and setting boundaries.
An example given is empathizing with a child's feelings but enforcing family obligations.
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Authorities in the UK raided the country's first illegal factory producing weight loss drugs. The raid in Northampton led to the largest seizure of illegal weight loss drugs, with tens of thousands of items taken, including drug pens and raw materials.
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The illegal factory was located in Northampton, UK.
It was the first of its kind found in the UK for producing weight loss drugs illegally.
Authorities seized tens of thousands of empty drug pens and raw ingredients.
Over 2,000 unlicensed Retatrutide and Tirzepatide pens were confiscated.
The value of the seized items was estimated at over £250,000.
Alongside drugs, £20,000 in cash and manufacturing equipment were found.
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) led the operation with Northamptonshire Police.
People are advised to buy medicines only from registered pharmacies to avoid dangerous products.
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Becky Gilmour is skateboarding across Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to raise awareness about suicide after losing a friend to it. She started her journey in June and plans to finish by December, covering a distance of 1,553 miles. Along the way, she is visiting schools and creating murals to spread hope.
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Becky Gilmour is from Banbridge and is skateboarding across the Wild Atlantic Way.
The journey spans 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles) from County Cork to County Donegal.
Becky started in June and aims to complete the trip by December.
She is raising awareness about suicide following the loss of a friend.
Becky travels 20 to 60 kilometers (12 to 37 miles) daily and shares her experiences on social media.
She has stopped to visit schools and is leaving murals in each county.
Locals sometimes offer her food and accommodations during her journey.
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President Donald Trump mentioned he might meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia, but no meeting is confirmed yet. He will visit Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for trade talks, and he is expected to meet with China's President Xi Jinping.
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President Trump is visiting Asia for trade discussions and international meetings.
He expressed openness to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
There is no confirmed plan for a meeting with Kim Jong Un during this trip.
Trump will attend the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, aiming to sign a trade deal.
He plans to meet Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo.
The main focus of the trip is the APEC summit in South Korea, where Trump will meet China's President Xi Jinping.
Trump's previous meetings with Kim Jong Un focused on nuclear diplomacy, but no current talks are scheduled.
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The article discusses the urgent medical needs of children and other patients in Gaza who are unable to leave for treatment due to border restrictions. A ceasefire has allowed some medical evacuations, but the World Health Organization (WHO) is pushing for more, highlighting Israel's control over key border crossings. Israel has kept the Gaza border with Egypt closed, linking its reopening to conditions under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
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Gaza hospitals are overwhelmed and lack adequate facilities after two years of war.
Approximately 15,000 patients in Gaza require urgent medical evacuations, according to the WHO.
A limited number of patients have been evacuated to hospitals abroad since the ceasefire began.
The WHO wants to increase medical evacuations, including through the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
Israel has kept the Rafah crossing closed, pending conditions related to the ceasefire with Hamas.
The WHO head and EU officials have called for allowing Gazan patients to receive treatment in the West Bank.
Some patients have already been taken to Jordan for medical care since the ceasefire through another crossing.
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President Donald Trump is on a nearly week-long trip to Asia. He plans to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as well as leaders from Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, to discuss trade and other issues. The trip occurs amidst ongoing trade tensions and a government shutdown in the U.S.
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President Trump is visiting Asia for a week, with stops in Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.
A key meeting will be with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in Korea.
The U.S. has unresolved trade agreements with Japan and Korea.
There are increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China, but Trump is hopeful for a deal.
Trump will oversee a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
Trump will meet Japan's new prime minister and is set to discuss trade with Korea.
South Korea is led by new President Lee Jae Myung, and recent agreements include potential investments in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump's approach to Latin America involves ending aid to countries like Colombia, aligning with right-wing leaders, and using symbolic actions such as renaming bodies of water. His strategy is influenced by older U.S. policies and aims to create unpredictable situations for negotiation advantages.
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President Trump threatened to stop all U.S. aid to Colombia.
He posted on Truth Social, calling Colombian President Gustavo Petro an "illegal drug leader."
The Trump administration supported right-wing leaders like Argentina's Javier Milei and El Salvador's Nayib Bukele.
Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, supporting former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump's strategy is compared to the Monroe Doctrine, which involves U.S. dominance in Latin America.
His actions include renaming the Gulf of Mexico and imposing sanctions for symbolic reasons.
Experts suggest his policies mimic older American doctrines and focus on personal and ideological goals.
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Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has taken a strict stance on immigration. She has proposed tighter immigration controls and discussed concerns about foreign residents and tourists. Japan faces challenges with a shrinking workforce and increasing foreigner population.
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Sanae Takaichi is Japan's 104th and first female prime minister.
Takaichi is part of the conservative wing of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan is dealing with labor shortages as its birth rate is low and its population ages.
Foreign residents make up about 3% of Japan's population in 2024.
Japan has seen a 48% increase in tourism in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Takaichi plans to crack down on illegal immigration and visa overstays.
She has appointed Kimi Onoda, who is strict on immigration, to a key ministerial role.
Official statistics show that crime among foreigners in Japan has been declining for over a decade.
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The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against drug trafficking. This move includes deploying troops, warships, and aircraft, and conducting attacks on Venezuelan vessels accused of drug trafficking. However, President Trump stated that these actions do not amount to a declaration of war on Venezuela.
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The U.S. has placed thousands of military personnel, along with warships and aircraft, in the Caribbean since August.
Military bases in Puerto Rico have been reopened, and military drills have been conducted in the region.
The U.S. carried out at least ten deadly strikes on Venezuelan boats since September, resulting in at least 43 deaths.
The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) oversees these operations, focusing on counter-narcotics efforts.
President Trump authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela and has considered a land attack.
The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, consisting of several Navy ships, forms a core part of this military presence.
The operations raise questions about the legality of U.S. actions in international waters.
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President Donald Trump is visiting Asia, but a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is not planned during his trip. However, President Trump has said he is open to the idea of meeting Kim in the future.
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President Trump is on a trip to Asia but does not have a meeting scheduled with Kim Jong Un.
A senior U.S. official confirmed that no meeting with Kim is planned during this visit.
President Trump expressed a willingness to meet with Kim at some point in the future.
South Korea’s unification minister mentioned a significant possibility of a meeting between Trump and Kim.
President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his trip.
Trump will start his Asia trip in Malaysia to attend the ASEAN summit.
Trump and Kim met three times during Trump's first term as president.
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Ivorians will vote in a presidential election on October 25, while tensions are high due to President Alassane Ouattara's decision to seek a fourth term, which some argue is against constitutional limits. The country has a past of election-related violence, and key opposition figures like Tidjane Thiam are barred from running, raising concerns about potential unrest.
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Ivorians will vote on October 25 in a presidential election.
President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term despite a constitutional two-term limit.
Ouattara argues that a 2016 constitutional change reset the term limit.
Ivory Coast is a major producer of cocoa and cashew nuts and is the second-largest economy in West Africa.
The capital is Yamoussoukro, but the commercial center is Abidjan.
The official language is French, with several indigenous languages spoken.
There is a history of electoral violence in the country, including a deadly conflict in 2011.
Key opposition figures such as Tidjane Thiam have been barred from the election.
Around 8.7 million Ivorians are registered to vote, though turnout is usually low.
Over 44,000 police and military personnel are deployed to ensure security during the election.
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Two men in the UK received long jail sentences for leading arson attacks backed by the Russian Wagner Group. They are the first to be convicted under the UK's National Security Act, aiming to counter foreign threats. The attacks caused significant damage and were part of a broader alleged Russian campaign of espionage and sabotage in the UK.
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Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves were sentenced for arson attacks in the UK, supported by the Russian Wagner Group.
Earl received a 17-year sentence plus six years on extended license.
Reeves got a 12-year sentence plus one year on extended license for recruiting others for attacks.
The UK's National Security Act was used to convict them; it was introduced in 2023 to handle foreign threats.
The arson attack caused about one million pounds of damage to a warehouse with aid for Ukraine.
Evidence against Earl included videos of the fire and communication with Wagner members via Telegram.
Three other men were previously sentenced for their involvement in the warehouse fire.
UK authorities claim Russia is increasing espionage and sabotage activities in the country.
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President Donald Trump's trade policies are affecting Southeast Asia's economy. New US tariffs are challenging the region, which is trying to balance its relationships with both the US and China.
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In 2018, President Trump's trade war with China led manufacturers to move to Southeast Asia to avoid tariffs.
The region benefited from new investments and technology due to the "China Plus One" strategy.
Since President Trump returned to office, new US tariffs have put pressure on Southeast Asia's export-driven economies.
In April, tariffs of up to 49% were imposed on countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, although some tariffs have since decreased.
A 40% tariff on "transshipments," goods routed through Southeast Asia to avoid tariffs on Chinese products, was announced.
The Asian Development Bank lowered its 2025 growth forecast for Southeast Asia due to these trade challenges.
Chinese exports to Southeast Asia have been increasing, while exports to the US have decreased.
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On October 25, 2025, a grenade explosion at a train station in Ovruch, Ukraine, killed four people, including the attacker, and injured 12. Various military events occurred in Ukraine, including shelling and drone attacks. In diplomatic and military aid developments, several countries, including France and the United States, have pledged additional support to Ukraine.
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A grenade attack at a train station in Ovruch, Ukraine, killed three women and the attacker, and injured 12 more.
Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kherson region killed two people and damaged apartment buildings.
Ukrainian shelling in a Russian-controlled area of Kherson killed two people.
Russian forces captured a village in the Donetsk region and reportedly shot down 111 Ukrainian drones.
France announced new military aid to Ukraine, including sending missiles and aircraft.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for more sanctions on Russian oil companies, with support from other European leaders.
Finnish Prime Minister suggested that President Trump should provide more weapons to Ukraine.
Regional security tensions rose with Lithuania and Croatia taking measures due to the ongoing conflict.
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Thailand's Queen Mother, Sirikit, who was the wife of the late King Bhumibol and the mother of the current king, has died at 93. She passed away at Chulalongkorn Hospital after dealing with health issues, including a blood infection.
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Queen Mother Sirikit of Thailand has died at the age of 93.
She is the mother of the current Thai King, Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Queen Sirikit was the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away in 2016.
Sirikit suffered from various health problems in recent years.
She had a blood infection since October 17.
The royal family is highly respected in Thailand, with their images commonly displayed in public and private spaces.
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