October 2025

Michigan: FBI Arrests Suspects Over Halloween Attack Plan

Michigan: FBI Arrests Suspects Over Halloween Attack Plan

October 31, 2025 3:52 pm

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has foiled an alleged terrorist plot in Michigan and arrested several suspects accused of planning a violent attack over Halloween weekend.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the operation on Friday, saying the arrests were made early in the morning during a coordinated law enforcement action. “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend,” Patel said in a social media post. He praised federal and local agents for “standing guard 24/7 and defending the homeland.”

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Liverpool Lead Europe’s Major Leagues In Losses Since 27 Sept

Liverpool Lead Europe’s Major Leagues In Losses Since 27 Sept

October 31, 2025 4:29 am

Liverpool find themselves in the unwanted position of having lost more matches than any other club in Europe’s top five leagues since 27 September. According to statistics reported following their 0-3 defeat to Crystal Palace, the Reds have suffered six defeats in that span across all competitions. 

The poor run spans Premier League and European action and has raised concern among fans, analysts and within the club itself. After entering the season with high hopes under manager Arne Slot, the frequency of defeats has highlighted a notable dip in consistency compared with the opening months of the campaign.

In particular, …

Barcelona Target Osimhen In 2026 Summer Transfer

Barcelona Target Osimhen In 2026 Summer Transfer

October 31, 2025 4:17 am

Barcelona have reportedly added Victor Osimhen to their shortlist of strikers for the summer 2026 transfer window, according to Africa Digital News. 

The Nigerian forward who is no longer a Napoli player; he completed a high-profile permanent move to Galatasaray in July 2025 after an extremely productive loan spell the previous season. That transfer was a record investment for the Turkish club and underlines why any consideration of Osimhen would be financially complicated for Barca.

Sources say Barcelona’s sporting department have placed Osimhen on a long-list as part of forward planning rather than mounting an immediate, concrete bid. Club officials …

King Charles Strips Prince Andrew Of Title And Windsor Home

King Charles Strips Prince Andrew Of Title And Windsor Home

October 31, 2025 3:59 am

Britain’s King Charles has stripped his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal title and ordered him to vacate his Windsor residence, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday, marking the most decisive move yet to distance the monarchy from the fallout of Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The 65-year-old Duke of York, now to be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was served formal notice to surrender the lease on his Royal Lodge mansion on the Windsor Estate. The palace said he will move to private accommodation on the Sandringham estate in eastern England.

In a statement, Buckingham Palace said the measures were “necessary, …

Arsenal Make History With Six Clean-Sheet Wins In Month

Arsenal Make History With Six Clean-Sheet Wins In Month

October 31, 2025 3:53 am

Arsenal have made history in English football, becoming the first top-flight club to win six games in a single month without conceding a goal. The Gunners’ remarkable defensive record highlights a blend of tactical discipline, individual brilliance, and team cohesion under manager Mikel Arteta.

The feat, achieved across Premier League fixtures in October, underscores Arsenal’s resurgence as a dominant force in English football. Each of the six victories saw the Gunners keep clean sheets, demonstrating both their defensive solidity and attacking efficiency. Opponents were repeatedly thwarted by the combination of an organised backline and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s crucial saves.

Arteta, …

Lithuania Plans Indefinite Closure Of Belarus Border Crossings

Lithuania Plans Indefinite Closure Of Belarus Border Crossings

October 31, 2025 2:18 am

After repeated airspace disruptions caused by suspected smuggler balloons, Lithuanian government prepares to shut its Belarus border crossings indefinitely.

Lithuania has announced plans to indefinitely close its border crossings with Belarus following a series of airspace disruptions caused by suspected smuggler balloons drifting across the frontier.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said the decision was being prepared after three consecutive evenings of air traffic suspensions at Vilnius Airport — the nation’s busiest hub — due to unidentified objects believed to be carrying contraband. The incidents, which occurred on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 24, 25, 26, 2025, forced temporary airport closures,

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Russia: Vladimir Putin Races To Halt Rapid Population Decline

Russia: Vladimir Putin Races To Halt Rapid Population Decline

October 31, 2025 1:56 am

Facing one of the steepest population reduction in decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin launches new incentives to encourage births across Russia.

Russia is facing a population crisis that threatens its long-term stability, prompting President Vladimir Putin to roll out a series of measures aimed at reversing a rapid demographic decline.

The country’s population has been shrinking for years due to low birth rates, high mortality, and the ongoing impact of war-related migration. Demographers warn that if current trends continue, Russia’s labor force and economic productivity could face severe strain within the next decade.

In response, the Kremlin has unveiled a

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US ICE: Detains British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

US ICE: Detain British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

October 30, 2025 4:38 pm

British journalist Sami Hamdi faces deportation after United States officials revoked his visa, sparking claims of retaliation over criticism of Israel.

U.S. immigration authorities have detained British commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa, and announced plans to deport him rather than allow him to complete his speaking tour across the country, according to civil rights advocates.

Hamdi, a London-based political analyst and editor known for his commentary on Middle East affairs, was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport on the evening of Saturday October 25, 2025. He had just spoken at a gala hosted by the …

Russian Citizens Lose Faith In Putin As Economy Falters Deeply

Russian Citizens Lose Faith In Putin As Economy Falters Deeply

October 30, 2025 10:03 am

Mounting economic strain and new sanctions deepen Russia’s financial woes as public confidence in Vladimir Putin’s leadership continues to erode.

Vladimir Putin is facing growing public discontent as Russia’s economy shows fresh signs of decline, with new data suggesting that confidence in the country’s financial direction is slipping fast.

According to a recent Gallup poll, only 48 percent of Russians now believe their local economy is improving — a sharp drop from 56 percent last year. Nearly 40 percent say conditions are deteriorating, reflecting deepening unease over inflation, high interest rates, and slowing industrial output.

Economists warn that the …

Russia Bombards Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure; Three Killed

Russia Bombards Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure; Three Killed

October 30, 2025 8:33 am

Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, killing three people, including a seven-year-old girl, and triggering nationwide power restrictions as winter looms, Ukrainian officials said Thursday.

The strikes forced the government to impose electricity supply limits for both residential and industrial consumers, showing Kyiv’s vulnerability after nearly four years of war.

Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces struck Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities overnight. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko accused Moscow of deliberately aiming “to plunge Ukraine into darkness.” She wrote on Telegram: “Its goal is to plunge Ukraine into darkness. Ours is to preserve the light. To …

FBI: Shutdown Stalls Investigations, Raising Security Fears

FBI: Shutdown Stalls Investigations, Raising Security Fears

October 30, 2025 7:24 am

The FBI’s counterterrorism and criminal investigations have slowed dramatically amid the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history, leaving agents without funds to pay informants or carry out undercover operations. Current and former bureau officials warn the budget freeze is compromising national security.

The partial shutdown, now in its 30th day, has halted payments for informants and blocked operational travel vital to drug and gun trafficking probes, according to multiple current and former FBI employees. The bureau’s $10.7 billion budget remains partially frozen, preventing agents from reimbursing sources or traveling beyond their local jurisdictions.

An FBI spokesperson told Reuters that the …

Netherlands’ D66 Surges As Far-right PVV Faces Sharp Decline

Netherlands’ D66 Surges As Far-right PVV Faces Sharp Decline

October 30, 2025 6:05 am

The centrist social-liberal Democrats 66 (D66) has scored a major breakthrough in the Netherlands’ recent general election, positioning itself to lead the next government, while the far‐right Party for Freedom (PVV) under Geert Wilders lost ground after its 2023 high-water mark. 

With nearly all votes counted, both parties are projected to hold 26 seats apiece in the 150-seat House of Representatives, but D66 narrowly leads by around 2,300 votes, according to compiled totals. D66’s gains reflect a significant rebound from previous elections, while the PVV’s fall is stark in comparison to its earlier showing.

Even with the tie, the practical …

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