November 2025

Biden Says Son ‘Should’ve Been President’ Amid Cancer Remarks

Joe Biden: Beau Should’ve Been President Amid Cancer Remark

November 13, 2025 12:09 pm

Former US President Joe Biden honors late son Beau, criticizes Trump over health funding, appears with bandage on head at Nebraska event.

Former US President Joe Biden, appearing with a bandage on his head, delivered a heartfelt speech at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Ben Nelson Gala on Friday November 7, 2025, saying his late son, Beau Biden, “should’ve been the President, not me.”

Speaking to party supporters, Biden connected his remarks about Beau, who died from brain cancer in 2015, to broader concerns about healthcare and government funding under the current administration. He sharply criticized President Donald Trump, accusing him …

Zelenskyy Visits Frontline as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil

Zelenskyy Visits Frontline as Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil

November 13, 2025 11:31 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops near the front line in southern Zaporizhia on Thursday, as Ukraine’s military reported attacks on Russian-occupied oil facilities in the region and Crimea. The visit underscored Kyiv’s focus on morale amid intensified fighting and Russia’s accelerated advances.

“I listened to a report on the operational situation in this sector, enemy activity, and losses among the occupiers,” Zelenskyy said on X. “We are doing everything to strengthen our warriors.”

The Ukrainian general staff reported that its forces struck an oil terminal in Russian-annexed Crimea, along with an oil depot in occupied Zaporizhia. Domestically produced weapons, …

United Kingdom Advises Against Travel To Six Nigerian States

United Kingdom Advises Against Travel To Six Nigerian States

November 13, 2025 11:22 am

British Foreign Office warns of rising terrorism, kidnappings, and violent crime across Nigerian states, urging extreme caution for travelers.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a stark travel advisory for Nigeria, warning British nationals against visiting six northern states amid escalating insecurity.

In its latest guidance, FCDO cited a surge in violent crime, kidnappings, and terrorist activity across multiple regions. The advisory specifically urges against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina, and Zamfara states, highlighting threats from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP), particularly around transport hubs, religious sites, and large

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Mali: Over 20 Soldiers Killed In JNIM Assault On Military Base

Mali: Over 20 Soldiers Killed In JNIM Assault On Military Base

November 13, 2025 10:17 am

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters overrun a military base in Tombouctou, killing at least 20 Malian troops, looting weapons, and deepening Mali’s security crisis.

At least 20 Malian soldiers, including a base commander, were killed on Friday November 7, 2025, when suspected members of Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) stormed a military base in Soumpi, Tombouctou region. Local sources described the assault as one of the deadliest in recent months against state forces in northern Mali.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and trucks, opening fire in a prolonged battle that left many soldiers injured or unaccounted for. The insurgents reportedly looted …

Trump Signs Bill To End Longest U.S. Shutdown After 43 Days

Trump Signs Bill To End Longest U.S. Shutdown After 43 Days

November 13, 2025 3:20 am

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan funding bill that officially ended the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, the longest in the nation’s history, restoring pay for hundreds of thousands of federal employees and reviving critical public services.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved the measure 222–209 earlier in the day, following Senate passage earlier this week. Trump’s signature allows federal agencies to reopen as soon as Thursday, though it remains unclear how quickly full operations will resume. “We can never let this happen again,” Trump said during a late-night signing ceremony in the Oval Office, where he criticized Democrats …

Google Denies Altering Western Sahara Border Display

Google Denies Altering Western Sahara Border Display

November 12, 2025 9:58 am

Google has denied making any recent changes to how borders between Western Sahara and Morocco appear on its Maps platform, following media speculation that the tech company had removed the dotted lines marking the disputed territory.

In a statement to AFP on Tuesday, a Google spokesperson clarified that no modifications were made, stressing that the platform’s display of disputed borders has long followed established internal policies.

“We have not made changes to Morocco or Western Sahara on Google Maps,” the spokesperson said. “These labels follow our longstanding policies for disputed regions. People using Maps outside of Morocco see Western Sahara …

Nigeria, US, UK Launch Probe Into ₦338bn Cocaine Seizure

Nigeria, US, UK Launch Probe Into ₦338bn Cocaine Seizure

November 12, 2025 9:48 am

Nigeria’s elite anti-narcotics agency has launched a high-stakes international investigation after a massive haul of cocaine—1,000 kilograms worth over ₦338 billion—was seized last weekend at Lagos’s Tincan Island Port.

According to a statement from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the shipment was discovered in an empty container at the PTML Terminal of the port. Port operators alerted Nigerian Customs and the NDLEA, which conducted field tests and formally assumed custody of the drug-laden consignment on Tuesday.

Because of the sheer scale of the seizure—one of the largest ever recorded in Nigeria—the NDLEA will now collaborate closely with its …

Messi Expresses Longing To Return To Barcelona Home

Messi Expresses Longing To Return To Barcelona Home

November 12, 2025 9:37 am

Lionel Messi has opened up about his deep desire to return to FC Barcelona and for his family to live once again in the Catalan capital. In a recent interview, the Argentine icon spoke with great emotion about his connection to the club and the city.

“I really want to go back to Barcelona. We miss Barcelona a lot. The kids, my wife and I are always talking about Barcelona, the idea of living there again.”

Messi, who spent more than two decades at Barcelona before leaving in 2021, has maintained strong ties to the club and city that shaped …

Amorim Orders Half The Squad To Sign Autographs Pre-match

Amorim Orders Half The Squad To Sign Autographs Pre-match

November 12, 2025 9:26 am

Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has introduced a formal policy requiring half the first-team squad to sign autographs for fans outside Old Trafford before matches, with the other half doing so afterwards, a measure designed to restore routine contact between players and supporters. The directive, reported by United insiders and covered in a recent feature on the manager’s first year, is part of a wider push by Amorim to set standards around professionalism and public engagement. 

Club sources say the rule was prompted after a period in which an increasing number of players were observed ignoring supporters on matchdays or …

Raheem Sterling’s Family Safe After Home Break-In

Raheem Sterling’s Family Safe After Home Break-In

November 12, 2025 9:16 am

Chelsea and England forward Raheem Sterling and his family are safe after burglars attempted to break into their home in Berkshire over the weekend. The incident, confirmed by police reports and multiple credible news outlets, occurred while Sterling was at home with his partner and children.

According to Thames Valley Police, officers were called to Sterling’s residence after a group of intruders broke into the property. The suspects left the scene before police arrived, and it was later confirmed that nothing was stolen from the house. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident.

This marks the second time in …

Gavin Newsom COP30 Speech Slams Trump’s Climate Absence

Gavin Newsom COP30 Speech Slams Trump’s Climate Absence

November 12, 2025 1:33 am

California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s absence from the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, calling it a “disgrace” and accusing his administration of abandoning global leadership on the climate crisis.

The United States, one of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters, declined to send senior officials to the summit, marking a striking absence as global leaders gathered to address the accelerating effects of climate change. In Trump’s stead, a delegation of U.S. state and local leaders, including Newsom, sought to reassure the international community that many Americans still support robust climate action.

Speaking …

African Fintech Leaders Call For Unified Virtual Asset Rules

African Fintech Leaders Call For Unified Virtual Asset Rules

November 11, 2025 6:45 pm

Industry experts urge harmonized regulations to boost Africa’s $65B virtual asset market, improving cross-border access and innovation.

Fintech leaders across Africa are advocating for harmonized regulations governing virtual assets to streamline operations and foster broader market access. The appeal emerged at the LeadIn Fintech Summit, a two-day event in Accra hosted by Precept and the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS).

The summit brought together entrepreneurs, regulators, investors, and technologists to explore pathways for developing Africa’s growing digital finance sector. Discussions focused on creating regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection, while facilitating cross-border activity.

GhIPSS Chief Executive …

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