Rapper Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been charged after a fatal hit-and-run accident in London. He is accused of dangerous driving that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old man.
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Ghetts, a rapper and songwriter, faces charges for causing injury after a crash.
The incident happened in Ilford, northeast London, on October 18.
The victim, a 20-year-old man, died in the hospital on the day Ghetts appeared in court.
The charge may be updated to causing death by dangerous driving at a later court date.
Ghetts is currently held in custody and will appear in court again on October 27.
The police are looking for witnesses to the crash.
Ghetts is known for his music and collaborations with artists like Stormzy and Ed Sheeran.
He has been awarded for his contributions to British black culture, including the Mobo Pioneer Award in 2024.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has challenged U.S. President Donald Trump to a friendly bet on the World Series baseball games between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. Carney mentioned that President Trump has not yet responded to the challenge. The event takes place amid ongoing trade discussions between Canada and the U.S.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney challenged President Trump to a bet on the World Series.
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are the teams involved in the series.
Carney jokingly suggested that Trump is "afraid to make a bet."
The Blue Jays represent Canada's sole Major League Baseball team.
There are ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.
President Trump has previously threatened Canada with tariffs.
Relations have been improving as Carney works on finalizing a trade deal with the U.S.
Newsweek contacted both the White House and Canadian Prime Minister's office for comments.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opposes recent U.S. air strikes in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The strikes, part of a campaign against illegal drug and arms transport, have been criticized by several Latin American leaders. Tensions between Mexico and the U.S. have risen, partly due to economic pressures and policies from President Donald Trump.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico disagrees with U.S. air strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific.
The air strikes are aimed at combating illegal drug and arms transport.
Since September 2, the strikes have killed at least 37 people.
President Trump has pressured Mexico to control immigration and drug trafficking.
In response to U.S. demands, Mexico deployed 10,000 National Guard soldiers to its border.
A 25% tariff on Mexican exports to the U.S. was implemented, adding economic strain.
Trump has considered labeling Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.
Mexican banks were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for alleged drug money laundering.
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The National Weather Service warns of potential flooding in parts of Texas and Oklahoma starting Thursday night and continuing into the weekend. Residents in several cities are advised to stay alert as heavy rain could lead to flooding in low-lying areas. Rainfall totals could reach up to 5 inches in some places.
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The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for parts of Texas and Oklahoma.
The affected cities in Texas include Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, and Denton.
In Oklahoma, areas like Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Ada face potential flooding.
The flood watch begins Thursday night for northern Texas and parts of Oklahoma.
Rainfall could total between 2-3 inches, with some areas seeing 4-5 inches.
Heavy rain might cause rivers and streams to flood areas with poor drainage.
Residents are advised to check for updates from the weather service and prepare for possible flooding.
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A video allegedly shows the thieves who stole jewels worth €88 million from the Louvre Museum in Paris using a mechanical ladder to escape. The museum plans to increase its security measures after the incident, and police have collected evidence such as DNA and fingerprints as part of their investigation.
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A video shows two alleged thieves escaping from the Louvre using a mechanical ladder.
The theft involved €88 million worth of jewels, including items once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte.
The Louvre's security had only one camera monitoring the gallery where the jewels were displayed.
The museum intends to install more CCTV cameras to improve security.
Police have obtained up to 150 DNA samples and fingerprints related to the theft.
The thieves completed the heist in less than eight minutes.
An ornate crown was dropped during the escape and was damaged.
The Louvre Museum's director acknowledged the flaws in their current security setup.
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The Billboard Latin Music Awards will happen on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The event will feature performances from prominent artists like Daddy Yankee and will be broadcast on Telemundo. Bad Bunny leads with 28 nominations, including Artist of the Year.
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The Billboard Latin Music Awards are on October 23, 2025.
The event is at the James L. Knight Center in Miami.
Bad Bunny is nominated for Artist of the Year and has 28 total nominations.
The awards will air on Telemundo at 8:00 PM ET.
Key performances include artists like Daddy Yankee and honorees like Elvis Crespo.
Elvis Crespo will get the Hall of Fame Award.
Live streaming is available through Fubo, with regional restrictions.
The Crossover Artist of the Year nominees include Bruno Mars and Ty Dolla Sign.
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Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring up to 30 inches of rain to parts of the Caribbean over the next three days. The storm may strengthen into a major hurricane, with significant risks of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and landslides affecting countries like Jamaica and Haiti. Preparations are advised as the storm might intensify to a Category 5 hurricane.
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Tropical Storm Melissa could bring up to 30 inches of rain to the Caribbean.
The storm is the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Melissa is moving north-northwest across the Caribbean.
A tropical storm warning and hurricane watch are issued for southern Haiti and Jamaica.
Current maximum sustained winds are 45 mph, with stronger gusts.
The storm may become a major hurricane by late weekend or early next week.
Dangerous surf, strong winds, and heavy rainfall are expected in the region.
Risk of flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic is high.
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Canada plans to double its exports to countries other than the United States over the next ten years. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced this goal, citing American tariffs as a major reason for the shift in trade focus. Carney emphasized the need for Canada to diversify its trade partners due to increasing economic tensions with the U.S.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney aims to double Canada's non-U.S. exports within ten years.
Carney mentioned that U.S. tariffs are causing uncertainty and affecting investment in Canada.
President Trump has imposed tariffs affecting Canadian industries like autos, steel, and lumber.
The U.S. is Canada's largest trading partner, receiving over 75% of Canadian exports.
Carney highlighted Canada's engagement with India and China as new trade partners.
Canada supplies significant amounts of oil, electricity, steel, and other resources to the U.S.
Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian in goods and services cross the U.S.-Canada border daily.
Canada’s free trade deal with the U.S. will be reviewed in 2026.
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European officials decided to introduce new economic penalties against Russia after the United States did the same. These actions are an effort to pressure Russia to stop its military actions in Ukraine. Additionally, Lithuania reported that Russian military aircraft entered its airspace without permission.
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Europe is following the United States by imposing new sanctions on Russia.
The sanctions aim to pressure Russia to stop its war in Ukraine.
Lithuania's president said Russian planes violated Lithuanian airspace.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio visited Israel to support the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
President Trump decided not to send federal agents to San Francisco.
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Russian military planes entered Lithuania's airspace for a short time on Thursday evening. Lithuania's president criticized this as a serious violation of both national borders and international law. In response, Lithuania plans to formally protest to Russia, and two NATO jets were sent to the area.
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Russian military planes briefly entered Lithuania's airspace on Thursday evening.
Lithuania's president called this a violation of the country's territorial integrity.
Lithuania plans to summon Russian Embassy representatives to protest.
NATO jets from Spain responded by flying to the area.
The intrusion involved two Russian planes, the SU-30 and IL-78.
The incident lasted about 18 seconds, with the planes entering 700 meters into Lithuanian airspace.
There have been recent concerns about Russian military activity near NATO borders.
Lithuania and other Baltic countries are on high alert due to tensions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Millions of people in the United States participated in protests against President Trump's policies. There were also notable events involving a major internet platform and popular TV presenters in entertainment.
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Many people took part in "No Kings" protests across U.S. cities against President Trump's policies.
Amazon Web Services, a large internet services provider, almost caused widespread internet disruption.
Presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they are leaving a popular TV show called "Strictly."
The article teases a quiz question about a stolen crown from the Louvre, a famous museum in France.
The Louvre is located in Paris and is known for its vast collection of art and historical items.
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In recent days, high-level U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, visited Israel to ensure the continuation of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. This agreement ended two years of conflict, and U.S. pressure has been critical in maintaining the peace. President Trump stated that U.S. support for Israel depends on Israel not resuming the conflict or annexing the occupied West Bank.
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, adviser Jared Kushner, VP JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel.
Their visits aimed to keep the Gaza ceasefire intact, ending a conflict that last lasted two years.
President Trump warned that U.S. support would decrease if Israel annexed the West Bank.
Trump stated he directly intervened to stop Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu from continuing the war.
The presence of U.S. officials in Israel is seen as leveraging U.S. influence to enforce peace.
U.S. aid and military protection are crucial to Israel, with the U.S. often backing Israel in international forums.
Israel's parliament preliminarily approved a bill to annex the West Bank, drawing U.S. opposition.
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A memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, was published after her death by suicide. The book reveals new details about the abuse she suffered from powerful men.
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Virginia Roberts Giuffre was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, a known sex trafficker.
Giuffre died by suicide earlier this year.
Her memoir was published posthumously, meaning it was released after her death.
The book shares new details about the abuse she experienced.
It discusses her resilience in the face of the traumatic experiences she faced.
The memoir includes accounts of sexual abuse and suicide.
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A former soldier, known as 'Soldier F', was found not guilty of murder for his role in the 1972 Bloody Sunday event in Northern Ireland. The judge concluded that the evidence was insufficient for a conviction but criticized the actions of the soldiers involved in the incident.
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'Soldier F' was on trial for the alleged murder of two people on Bloody Sunday in 1972.
The trial took place in Northern Ireland.
Judge Patrick Lynch ruled that the evidence did not meet the necessary standard for conviction.
The judge criticized the Parachute Regiment for shooting unarmed civilians that day.
‘Soldier F’ was part of the Parachute Regiment, a unit of the British Army.
Bloody Sunday refers to an event where British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians during a protest march.
The trial and verdict have been closely followed by media and political analysts.
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A Belfast court found a former British soldier, known as Soldier F, not guilty of murder and attempted murder related to the Bloody Sunday killings in 1972. The decision was met with criticism from victims' families and Northern Ireland's political leader. The court cited delays and challenges with evidence as reasons for the acquittal.
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Soldier F was accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney and attempting to murder five other people during the Bloody Sunday incident in 1972.
On January 30, 1972, British soldiers shot at least 26 unarmed civilians during a civil rights march in Derry; 14 people died from the shootings.
The court trial took place in Belfast, and Soldier F was acquitted of all charges.
Judge Patrick Lynch mentioned that military discipline had broken down, but the case lacked enough evidence to convict.
The initial 1972 Widgery Tribunal largely cleared the soldiers, but the 2010 Saville Inquiry found there was no justification for the shootings.
Prosecutors initially decided only one soldier, Soldier F, faced trial due to insufficient evidence against other soldiers.
Soldier F did not testify in the trial, citing a lack of reliable memory of the events.
Victims' families and some political figures expressed dissatisfaction with the verdict.
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President Donald Trump and US officials expressed opposition to a recent move by Israeli lawmakers to potentially annex the West Bank, a territory sought by Palestinians for a future state. A bill aiming to apply Israeli law to the West Bank gained initial approval, but US Vice President JD Vance criticized it as a political stunt. The Trump administration maintains that their policy opposes any annexation of the West Bank.
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US Vice President JD Vance spoke against Israeli annexation of the West Bank, calling the recent vote a "political stunt."
The bill that advanced in the Israeli parliament would apply Israeli law to the West Bank, seen as a move towards annexation.
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu's office called the vote a deliberate provocation, and his party did not support the bill.
Over 700,000 Israelis live in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are considered illegal under international law.
The United Nations and the International Court of Justice have declared Israel’s settlements in the West Bank illegal.
Settler violence against Palestinians has increased, with the UN reporting a rise in attacks and property damage in 2025.
Israeli military actions in Palestinian areas, including refugee camps, have led to significant displacement.
The US has traditionally been a strong ally of Israel, and the Trump administration continues to hold firm against West Bank annexation.
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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana's former First Lady, has died at 76 after a short illness. She was known for her work as a women's rights advocate and was married to Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana's longest-serving leader. Tributes from across social media and national mourning reflect her significant impact in Ghana.
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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings died at age 76 after a short illness.
She was the wife of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana's longest-serving leader.
Jerry Rawlings led two coups and later became a democratically elected president.
Nana Konadu founded the 31st December Women's Movement to support and empower women.
She was an adviser to her husband and an advocate for women's rights.
Her work influenced national laws, including inheritance rights and gender equality.
Ghana's parliament has paused its activities to honor her passing.
The Rawlings couple attended a U.S. state dinner in 1999 with the Clintons.
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King Charles and Pope Leo prayed side by side in the Sistine Chapel, marking a historic first for leaders of the Church of England and the Catholic Church. Their meeting aimed to bridge gaps between the two faiths dating back to the 16th century. The event occurred during a state visit, where the King and Queen faced media attention regarding Prince Andrew.
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King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Sistine Chapel.
This event was the first time leaders of the Church of England and the Catholic Church did this together.
The meeting aimed to close divides from the 16th-century Reformation.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were in the Vatican while facing media questions about Prince Andrew.
The event involved music and prayers, focusing on themes of nature and unity.
The King and Queen visited St Paul Outside the Walls, a significant church before the Reformation.
King Charles exchanged gifts with Pope Leo, including an Orthodox icon.
Both leaders also exchanged knighthoods as part of the visit.
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The hunger crisis in Gaza remains critical, even after a ceasefire went into effect. International aid groups report that the aid entering Gaza does not meet the nutritional needs of its people, with a significant food shortage reported. The UN has highlighted severe malnutrition impacts, affecting especially pregnant women and newborns.
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The World Health Organization describes the hunger situation in Gaza as "catastrophic" even after a ceasefire.
Aid entering Gaza is far below the UN's daily target of 2,000 tonnes, with only about 750 tonnes delivered.
Only two crossings into Gaza are currently open for aid delivery.
25% of Gaza's population is facing starvation, including many pregnant women.
The number of premature and underweight newborns is much higher than before October 2023.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification reported over 500,000 people facing "catastrophic conditions" in Gaza since August.
Aid groups accuse Israel of blocking necessary aid deliveries, affecting essential supplies like food and hygiene products.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan, led by the Taliban, have agreed to stop fighting after recent intense cross-border violence. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of helping militants attack its military, but Afghanistan denies this.
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Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan agreed to a ceasefire.
The ceasefire follows significant cross-border violence between the countries.
Pakistan claims Afghanistan aids the Pakistan Taliban in attacking its military.
Afghanistan denies supporting the Pakistan Taliban.
There is significant mistrust between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Armed groups are still active, raising concerns about lasting peace.
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