The European Union and the United States, led by President Donald Trump, are imposing new sanctions on Russian energy exports as efforts for diplomacy with Russia struggle. Russia and Ukraine have also been attacking each other's energy infrastructure, impacting their economies and war efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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The EU plans new sanctions on Russian energy, following similar measures by the U.S.
Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy systems to hinder economic and military activities.
On the battlefield, Russia claims advances, but Ukraine holds strong defenses and keeps major positions.
President Trump tried to engage in diplomacy with Putin, but talks failed to progress.
Eight valuable pieces of jewelry from the Napoleonic era were stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The theft included items used by French royalty, such as an emerald necklace and a brooch. Some describe these jewels as having a historical link to colonial times.
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Eight pieces of jewelry from the Napoleonic era were stolen from the Louvre Museum.
The stolen items included a tiara, an emerald necklace, and a brooch.
These items were connected to French royals like Queen Marie-Amelie and Empress Marie-Louise.
One of the stolen diadems had 24 sapphires and 1,083 diamonds.
The stolen jewels are historically linked to colonial extraction.
Museums like the Louvre contain cultural items from former colonial regions.
The term "loot" traces back to the Hindi word "lut", which means "stolen property".
There are discussions about the role and impact of historical injustices tied to items in Western museums.
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A mother noticed her baby daughter quietly sitting in her crib each morning, waiting patiently for her parents to get her. The peaceful behavior was captured on a baby monitor and shared on TikTok, garnering millions of views and mixed reactions online.
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A mother named Ashley Gaus captured her one-year-old daughter sitting quietly in her crib from a baby monitor.
The video of this behavior was shared on TikTok and went viral, with over 4.4 million views.
Ashley stated her daughter has a calm personality and likes to take a moment to wake up peacefully.
The video received both positive and negative comments, some praising the baby's calmness and others expressing concern.
Ashley expressed surprise at the mixed reactions, emphasizing that they do not use sleep training or let their daughter cry without attention.
Other parents shared similar experiences, mentioning their children also play quietly in their cribs.
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A dachshund named Lenny was filmed staying calm in a bathtub during a shower, unlike most of his breed who dislike water. The video, shared on TikTok, amused many viewers who imagined Lenny as a star in a dramatic music video.
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Lenny, a dachshund, was filmed calmly standing in a bathtub while showering.
The video was shared on TikTok by user @pnutbutterjillytime on October 22.
The clip has been liked over 93,000 times on TikTok.
Viewers joked that Lenny looked like a musician in a dramatic music video.
Dachshunds usually dislike water due to their history as burrowing dogs, not swimmers.
Many dachshunds avoid water and rain, finding even small puddles difficult to navigate.
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A Canadian teacher in Australia shared a story about a student using a math question to trick her into saying a viral slang term, "67." The term became popular due to a song and online memes, and teachers are creatively handling its use in classrooms.
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A Canadian math teacher in Australia shared an anecdote about her student.
The student used a math problem to trick her into saying "67," a viral slang term.
The number 67 became popular from rapper Skrilla’s 2024 song “Doot Doot 67.”
Clips of basketball player LaMelo Ball with the song helped spread the term.
Kids use "67" as an in-joke, often in classrooms.
Other teachers are integrating the number into lessons to engage students.
The original post by the teacher had over 41,700 views on the Threads platform.
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A Metropolitan Police officer was removed from his position due to serious misconduct after a BBC Panorama investigation. The officer, PC Philip Neilson, was caught using offensive language about ethnic and religious minorities while working at a London police station.
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PC Philip Neilson was a Metropolitan Police officer.
He worked at Charing Cross police station in London.
He was dismissed for using offensive language about ethnic and religious groups.
The misconduct was discovered through an undercover BBC Panorama investigation.
He was the first of 10 officers to face a misconduct hearing.
The hearing found that he made highly racist and discriminatory comments.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have used drones to target Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and its main airport for three days. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) intercepted the drones, which caused no damage. This conflict is part of a civil war that has caused severe humanitarian issues in the country.
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The RSF used drones to attack Khartoum and its airport.
The SAF intercepted the attack with no damage reported.
This is part of ongoing fighting in Sudan's civil war, which began in 2023.
Khartoum airport reopened a day before the attacks but is now closed again.
The civil war has killed tens of thousands and displaced about 12 million people.
The war has created a major humanitarian crisis, with millions needing aid.
Organizations like the UN have called for an end to the fighting.
El-Fasher in North Darfur has been severely affected, with many civilians trapped.
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Sir Julian Hartley, head of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has resigned after an inquiry was called to investigate maternity care issues at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which he previously led. Families affected by poor care had called for his resignation. The investigation aims to understand what went wrong with maternity services in Leeds.
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Sir Julian Hartley was the Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission, responsible for regulating health and adult social care services in England.
He resigned shortly after an inquiry was announced to look into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Hartley had led the Leeds trust for 10 years before working at the CQC.
Families who experienced poor maternity care at the Leeds trust had demanded his resignation.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the inquiry to investigate the failures at the trust's maternity services.
A BBC investigation found that some deaths at the trust might have been preventable.
Hartley expressed regret for the harm suffered by families and committed to cooperating with the inquiry.
His past role at Leeds was seen as potentially undermining trust in his leadership at the CQC.
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Homeowners found a surprise while renovating their 1960s kitchen: unique hand-drawn-style tiles hidden behind modern ones. The discovery was highlighted in a viral TikTok video, receiving over 1.6 million views. The video sparked a mix of admiration and criticism from viewers.
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Homeowners found unexpected tiles behind their kitchen backsplash during a renovation.
The original tiles had an intricate hand-drawn floral design.
A TikTok video of the discovery got over 1.6 million views.
The video features a voice-over explaining the surprise and the decision to remove the top tiles.
Home renovations in the U.S. are on the rise, with kitchen remodels being common.
Commenters on TikTok had mixed reactions, with some praising the design and others preferring the original look covered.
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Archbishop Steve Wood of the Anglican Church of North America is facing allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, and plagiarism. These accusations come from a recent report involving statements from at least 10 individuals. Wood has denied these allegations and stated that he will rely on the church's process to address the situation.
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Archbishop Steve Wood leads the Anglican Church of North America.
Allegations include sexual harassment, bullying, and plagiarism.
The accusations were reported by The Washington Post on October 23, 2025.
At least 10 people have signed statements supporting the allegations.
Claire Buxton, a former church employee, claimed Wood attempted to kiss her and gave her over $3,000 from church funds.
Wood has denied the allegations and stated his trust in church procedures.
The formal complaint, known as a presentment, was submitted to Wood and other bishops.
The Anglican Church of North America was established in 2009.
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Tropical Storm Melissa moved through the Caribbean, posing a risk of landslides and flooding in Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Authorities advised residents in vulnerable areas to seek safe locations as the storm was expected to strengthen. Several regions took precautionary measures, including closing schools and setting up shelters.
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Tropical Storm Melissa affected Jamaica and southern Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
The storm had winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and moved northwest at 5 mph (7 kph).
A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning were in place for parts of Jamaica and Haiti.
Jamaica prepared 881 shelters, closed courts, and moved schools to remote classes.
Heavy rainfall, up to 12 inches, was forecasted for parts of Jamaica and Hispaniola.
Over 500,000 people in the Dominican Republic were affected by water supply issues.
$4 million was allocated by the U.N. to help people in Haiti with storm preparations and emergency needs.
Haiti was concerned about flooding and cholera outbreaks due to the storm.
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A stray cat followed a woman on her evening walks in a park, eventually convincing her to adopt him. The cat now has a permanent home with the woman, and their story gained popularity on social media.
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A stray cat started following a woman during her evening walks in the park.
The cat approached her daily at around 8 p.m. for more than a week.
The woman adopted the cat after finding him waiting in the rain one evening.
Pictures of the woman and the cat were shared in a viral Reddit post.
Experts say cats choose their owners based on who pays the most attention to them.
The Reddit post received over 9,000 upvotes and numerous comments.
Newsweek attempted to reach out to the Reddit user who posted the story.
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North Korea tested hypersonic missiles and released photos to show the results. The tests occurred shortly before President Donald Trump’s planned visit to South Korea. North Korea claims these weapons are part of its defensive strategy against perceived threats.
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North Korea launched hypersonic missiles from a site in Pyongyang.
The tests were reported as successful by North Korea's state-run media.
Hypersonic missiles can travel at least five times the speed of sound and are hard to intercept.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un views military cooperation between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan as provocative.
North Korea has been developing hypersonic missiles since 2021.
President Trump is scheduled to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.
North Korea's weapons programs have strained relations with the U.S. and its allies.
President Trump has met with Kim Jong Un before in efforts to discuss denuclearization, but no agreement was reached.
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Germany's defense minister stated that building a "drone wall" to protect NATO's eastern border is a very challenging project. Due to increasing drone threats, especially from Russia, NATO is trying different ways to improve its defense strategy. Germany and other NATO countries are working together to develop better defenses against potential drone attacks.
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Germany's defense minister called the "drone wall" an ambitious project but stressed it's challenging to make it impenetrable.
The focus is on defending against Russian drones, which have sometimes crossed into NATO airspace, like in Poland.
The "drone wall" includes various defense measures such as interceptor drones, cannons, missiles, and electronic warfare.
NATO and the EU are collaborating to improve defenses against drones without duplicating efforts.
Recent drone incidents have sparked urgency in strengthening air defenses along NATO’s eastern side.
Russian drones, similar to Iranian-designed models, have been a significant concern for NATO members.
NATO’s Eastern Sentry initiative is deploying additional fighter jets in countries like Poland for better aerial defense.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is experiencing its deadliest year since the early 2000s, with at least 20 deaths recorded among detainees so far. The number of people held in detention has increased to nearly 60,000, leading to concerns about inadequate health care and oversight.
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ICE has reported at least 20 deaths among detainees this year.
Nearly 60,000 people are currently in ICE detention, the highest in several years.
Deaths peaked in 2025, the first time since 32 deaths in 2004.
Concerns include overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and limited access to food and health care.
ICE received $70 billion to hire more staff and increase detention space.
Oversight office staff cuts may lead to less investigation of detainee deaths.
Additional factors for increased deaths include more arrests and difficulties in hiring medical staff.
Two more detainees have died in custody this month alone.
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A video on TikTok shows a cat who displays a strong preference for its owner's boyfriend over the owner. The clip became popular, sparking conversations among other cat owners who shared similar experiences of pets favoring other household members.
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A cat was adopted by a woman but prefers her boyfriend.
The cat greets the boyfriend at the door, seeking attention and affection.
The TikTok video was posted on September 15 and has over 142,000 likes.
Many viewers related to the video and shared similar stories in the comments.
The post prompted humorous reactions, highlighting how cats often show unexpected attachments.
Newsweek reached out to the video's creator for more details.
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The sixth and final episode of "Slow Horses" season five will be available to stream on Apple TV+ on October 29, 2025. The episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays, and viewers will need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch.
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"Slow Horses" season five finale airs on October 29, 2025.
Episodes are released every Wednesday on Apple TV+.
Episode six will be available at Midnight Pacific Time (PT) and 3 am Eastern Time (ET).
The show requires an Apple TV+ subscription, which costs $9.99/month after a 7-day free trial.
"Slow Horses" is a spy drama featuring a group of MI5 agents.
The season explores a destabilization plot that the agents are trying to thwart.
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Two rescue dogs, Storm and Yuki, have captured online attention with their unique sleeping habit. The dogs sleep on the kitchen floor with their heads nearly touching, and their owner shared this on Reddit. People expressed their admiration for the dogs’ close bond.
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Storm is a husky, and Yuki is a Great Pyrenees.
They like to sleep on the kitchen floor with their heads nearly touching.
Their owner shared a picture on Reddit, which got over 9,600 upvotes.
The owner and his roommate adopted both dogs at the same time.
Storm and Yuki visit the dog park daily for exercise and socialization.
The owner provides them with homemade meals like chicken, rice, and fish skin.
A study from 2023 found social support among dogs greatly benefits their health.
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Elena Alvarez lost her cat Larry to cancer but soon found a kitten in the same spot she had found Larry 12 years earlier. She believes the new kitten, named Larry Junior, helps her cope with the loss. The kitten shares many traits with Larry, bringing Alvarez comfort during her grieving process.
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Elena Alvarez's cat Larry passed away from cancer on September 9.
Larry was a 12-year-old cat Alvarez rescued from her family's shop in Paterson, New Jersey.
Nine days after Larry's death, Alvarez found a kitten in the same place where she found Larry years ago.
Alvarez named the new kitten Larry Junior because of its similar appearance to Larry.
Larry Junior shares many characteristics with Larry, such as liking certain blankets and being calm during vet visits.
The similarities and timing of Larry Junior's arrival comfort Alvarez in her grief over losing Larry.
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The U.S. has placed sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, to pressure President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine. These are the first sanctions President Trump has announced against Russia since returning to office. The goal is to limit Russia's ability to fund its military operations through oil revenues.
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The U.S. sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil to pressure Russia for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The sanctions are aimed at limiting the Kremlin's revenue for military use.
U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said the sanctions respond to Russia's lack of commitment to peace.
Other countries' financial institutions involved with Russia's military could also face sanctions.
Energy expert Thomas O’Donnell noted the sanctions had been planned for a long time and were expected by Ukraine’s allies.
Efforts to end the war diplomatically by offering economic deals were unsuccessful, leading to these sanctions.
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire and readiness to take further action.
Svitlana Romanko of Razom We Stand views the sanctions as important first steps and urges more decisive actions.
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