November 3, 2025

Police Charge Suspect After Mass Stabbing on UK Train

United Kingdom: ‘Train Attacker’ Charged After Stabbing Nine

November 3, 2025 7:26 pm

British man faces charges after a stabbing attack on a train in central England left nine injured, as police investigate and King Charles offers condolences.

British police have charged a 33-year-old man following a shocking stabbing attack on a packed train in central England that left nine people wounded and raised urgent questions about public safety on the nation’s transport networks.

The incident unfolded on the afternoon of Saturday November 1, 2025, aboard a westbound service bound for London, plunging passengers into panic as the assailant reportedly moved through the carriages armed with a knife. Police confirmed on Sunday October

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Microsoft: Sends 60,000 Nvidia AI Chips To UAE Under US Deal

Microsoft: Sends 60,000 Nvidia AI Chips To UAE Under US Deal

November 3, 2025 6:54 pm

Microsoft secures approval to supply advanced Nvidia AI chips to the UAE, despite Trump asserting the US would restrict exports of cutting-edge technology abroad.

Microsoft will ship more than 60,000 of Nvidia’s most advanced artificial intelligence chips to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), under a US government-approved licensing agreement designed to balance national security with global tech collaboration.

The announcement comes shortly after President Donald Trump stated in a high-profile “60 Minutes” interview that the United States would not export the most sophisticated AI chips to other countries. “We will not let anybody have them other than the United

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ICC: Court Probes Mass Killings After RSF Seizes Al-Fashir

ICC: Court Probes Mass Killings After RSF Seizes Al-Fashir

November 3, 2025 12:41 pm

The International Criminal Court (ICC) says it is gathering evidence of alleged mass killings and sexual violence following the seizure of al-Fashir, the last military stronghold in Sudan’s Darfur region, by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

In a statement released Monday, ICC prosecutors confirmed they had opened an active phase of evidence collection tied to recent atrocities in the city, which fell to the RSF late last month. “Within the ongoing investigation, the office is taking immediate steps regarding the alleged crimes in al-Fashir to preserve and collect relevant evidence for its use in future prosecutions,” the statement said.…

Erin Patterson: Mushroom Murder Convict Appeals Life Sentence

Erin Patterson: Mushroom Murder Convict Appeals Life Sentence

November 3, 2025 10:43 am

Erin Patterson, the Australian woman convicted of killing three relatives with a toxic mushroom meal, has formally appealed her life sentence, one of the longest ever given to a female offender in the country.

The 51-year-old lodged her appeal on Monday after Victoria’s Court of Appeal granted permission for her legal team to challenge the convictions. The court’s approval came weeks after prosecutors also sought to appeal her sentence, arguing it was “manifestly inadequate.”

Patterson was convicted in July 2024 of murdering her former in-laws Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail’s sister Heather Wilkinson, 66. She was also …

Donald Trump Denies Knowing Binance Founder He Pardoned

Donald Trump Denies Knowing Binance Founder He Pardoned

November 3, 2025 10:24 am

US President Donald Trump has claimed he does not know who Changpeng Zhao, the cryptocurrency billionaire and founder of Binance, is, even though he granted him a presidential pardon last month.

The comment came during an interview on CBS News’ 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday, where Trump was asked why he pardoned Zhao despite prosecutors warning that the businessman’s actions had caused “significant harm to US national security.”

‘’Okay, are you ready? I don’t know who he is,” Trump said. “I have no idea who he is. I was told he was a victim of a witch hunt by …

Iran Says No U.S. Cooperation While Washington Backs Israel

Iran Says No U.S. Cooperation While Washington Backs Israel

November 3, 2025 10:00 am

In a forceful address Monday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that any real cooperation with the United States is impossible so long as Washington supports Israel, maintains military bases in the Middle East, and meddles in regional affairs. His remarks mark a renewed rejection of U.S. overtures amid rising tensions between the two nations. 

Khamenei’s statement came at a time when the Trump administration continues to intensify its pressure campaign against Tehran through sanctions, military deterrence, and diplomatic isolation, even while publicly hinting at a possible return to dialogue. Washington has maintained that it is open to …

Former IDF top lawyer

Former IDF Lawyer Arrested Amid Scandal Over Leaked Abuse Video

November 3, 2025 9:31 am

Israeli police have arrested Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, the former Military Advocate General, following a political firestorm over the leaking of a video allegedly showing severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee. Her detention comes after a brief disappearance and heightens divisions across Israel over military accountability.

Tomer-Yerushalmi stepped down last week, accepting responsibility for authorizing the video’s release. She told senior officials she acted “in an attempt to counter false propaganda against the army’s law enforcement authorities.”

On Sunday, she was reported missing, triggering a wide search along a beach north of Tel Aviv. Police later found her alive and …

Michael Jackson's $105m Named 2025's Top-Earning Late Celebrity

Michael Jackson: 2025 Top-Earning Late Celebrity, $105 Million

November 3, 2025 8:57 am

Pop legend, Michael Jackson leads Forbes’ list with $105 million in posthumous earnings, driven by streaming, music rights, and revived global interest.

Michael Jackson has once again claimed the title of the world’s highest-earning deceased celebrity, topping Forbes’ annual list for 2025 with an estimated $105 million in posthumous earnings. The figure underscores the enduring economic power of the “King of Pop,” more than 15 years after his death.

Forbes, which has been tracking the earnings of late celebrities for over two decades, reported that Jackson’s estate benefited from a combination of music royalties, licensing deals, and continued global interest …

Nigerian Resident Doctors Launch Indefinite Nationwide Strike

Nigerian Resident Doctors Launch Indefinite Nationwide Strike

November 3, 2025 7:53 am

Doctors halt services across Nigeria after the government fails to meet demands on welfare, working conditions, and healthcare funding despite earlier agreements.

Hospitals across Nigeria were plunged into crisis on Saturday November 1, 2025, as resident doctors launched an indefinite nationwide strike, halting services and deepening concerns about the state of healthcare in Africa’s most populous nation.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the action after a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expired without resolution. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the walkout in a statement made public on the association’s official platform.

“The strike has become …

United States: Automatic Immigrants Work Permit Extensions Ends

United States Automatic Immigrants Work Permit Extension Ends

November 3, 2025 7:21 am

DHS’s new rule to halt automatic EAD extensions from October 30, 2025, prioritizing background checks and national security, with limited exceptions for TPS holders.

United States has announced it will end automatic extensions of work permits for many immigrants, marking a significant shift in its employment authorization policy. The change, which takes effect on Thursday October 30, 2025, was confirmed on Friday October 31, 2025, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which cited national security concerns as its primary motivation.

The updated policy will affect immigrants seeking to renew their Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Until now, eligible applicants could …

Akpabio Denies Mocking Trump Over Military Threat Claim

Akpabio Denies Mocking Trump Over Military Threat Claim

November 3, 2025 5:59 am

Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly denied allegations that he mocked US President Donald Trump over remarks attributed to the American leader concerning possible military action in Nigeria.

In a statement released through his media adviser, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio dismissed the viral post circulating online as “fabricated, malicious, and reckless.” The claim, shared by a popular social media platform, alleged that Akpabio had made disparaging comments about Trump’s warning — a story his office insists is entirely false.

Eyiboh said the publication was “a deliberate attempt to sow misunderstanding and diplomatic friction” between Abuja and Washington, stressing that …

Pleat: Kane Move Collapsed After Grealish Deal, No Call Made

Pleat: Kane Move Collapsed After Grealish Deal, No Call Made

November 3, 2025 5:42 am

Former Tottenham manager and club advisor David Pleat says the £100 million signing of Jack Grealish by Manchester City effectively shut the door on a transfer for Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur — and that the club’s hierarchy never even made the call.

Speaking on the “No Tippy Tappy” podcast, Pleat recalled the summer of 2021, when Kane was strongly linked with a move to Manchester City. “When City signed Jack Grealish for £100 m, that was the end of Harry Kane going to them,” Pleat said. “According to Daniel [Levy] they never picked up the phone. It was all …

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