November 2025

Guinea: Coup Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Enters Presidential Race

Guinea Polls: General Mamadi Doumbouya Runs For Presidency

November 5, 2025 4:03 am

General Mamadi Doumbouya’s decision to run for presidential seat, deepens concerns over Guinea’s democratic future as key opposition parties are barred from contesting.

The military ruler who seized power in Guinea four years ago has formally entered the country’s presidential race, in a move that has heightened fears of a compromised transition to democracy. General Mamadi Doumbouya, who led the 2021 coup, submitted his nomination papers on Monday November 3, 2025, despite an earlier pledge not to seek office.

Doumbouya arrived at the Supreme Court in Conakry under tight military escort, dressed in his trademark dark glasses and green beret.

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Influencer Claims Memphis Depay Got Her Pregnant, Vanished

Influencer Claims Memphis Depay Got Her Pregnant, Vanished

November 5, 2025 3:04 am

Brazilian influencer Lary Simões has publicly alleged that Dutch-forward Memphis Depay is the father of her unborn child — and that he has since refused to discuss the situation or communicate with her. 

According to Simões, the two first met at a birthday party in February 2025 and began a relationship soon afterwards. She claims she discovered she was pregnant just over a month ago, and sent Depay evidence of the positive test. She further alleges that upon learning the news, Depay “completely distanced himself” and has ignored all her messages.

Simões reportedly shared photos, which she says support her …

UPS Plane Crash In Louisville Kills Seven, Sparks Massive Fire

UPS Plane Crash In Louisville Kills Seven, Sparks Massive Fire

November 5, 2025 2:29 am

Seven people were killed and at least 11 others injured when a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, officials said.

The MD-11F aircraft, operating as UPS Flight 2976 and bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, went down at around 5:15 p.m. local time (22:15 GMT), skidding off the runway and striking nearby buildings before bursting into flames. The plane was carrying 38,000 gallons (144,000 liters) of fuel at the time of the crash.

Witnesses reported a series of explosions as the plane ignited on impact, sending thick plumes of black …

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Election, Becomes First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Election, Becomes First Muslim Mayor

November 5, 2025 1:50 am

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive lawmaker and self-described democratic socialist, has won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim mayor in the city’s history and one of the most prominent left-wing politicians to lead America’s largest metropolis.

Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens known for his grassroots organizing and outspoken stance on economic inequality, defeated independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in Tuesday’s election. His victory marks a stunning rise for a candidate who was little known outside local political circles just months ago.

“In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the …

China Supports Nigeria After Trump Threatens Military Action

China Supports Nigeria After Trump Threatens Military Action

November 4, 2025 11:13 am

China has urged the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, responding sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention over alleged Christian persecution.

In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, labelling external threats and interference under the guise of religion or human rights as unacceptable.

“As Nigeria’s strategic partner, China opposes any country using religion or human rights as a pretext to interfere in internal affairs, or to impose sanctions and force,” Mao said during a press briefing.

Trump escalated tensions by ordering the Pentagon to prepare for possible …

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

China Warns U.S. After Trump Threatens Nigeria Intervention

November 4, 2025 11:10 am

China has voiced a strong rebuke of the United States’ recent threat of military action in Nigeria, urging Washington to respect sovereignty and avoid using religion or human-rights arguments as justification for force.

U.S. President Donald Trump, citing what he described as widespread killing of Christians in Nigeria, announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” if the Nigerian government did not act swiftly. He wrote that the United States might go into the country “guns-a-blazing” and would stop all U.S. aid if violence persisted.

In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, speaking at a …

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

Arsenal Plan New Long-term Contract Talks With Declan Rice

November 4, 2025 10:52 am

Arsenal are preparing to open talks with Declan Rice over a new long-term contract that would extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium well beyond 2028. The England midfielder’s current deal runs until June 2028, but club executives are eager to reward his impact since joining from West Ham United last year and secure his future through the next decade.

According to sources close to the club, Arsenal are planning to schedule a meeting with Rice and his representatives in the coming months to discuss an extension that could potentially run until June 2031. The move reflects the Gunners’ growing …

Court Warns Kanu To Defend Himself Or Lose Right To Testify

Court Warns Kanu To Defend Himself Or Lose Right To Testify

November 4, 2025 10:42 am

A Nigerian court has warned separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu that he risks losing his right to defend himself against terrorism charges if he fails to begin his defence by Wednesday, marking a decisive moment in a case that has spanned more than a decade.

Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued the warning on Tuesday after Kanu again refused to proceed with his defence, having dismissed his legal team in open court. The judge said the court would “foreclose” his right to present a defence if he did not act within the one-day grace period.

Kanu, …

Afghanistan Earthquake: 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Winter Looms

Afghan Earthquake: 27 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Winter Looms

November 4, 2025 10:20 am

Residents in northern Afghanistan were digging through debris and helping the injured on Tuesday after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, killing at least 27 people and destroying hundreds of homes, according to local authorities.

The earthquake, which struck early Monday, left nearly 1,000 people injured and caused extensive damage to the city’s historic Blue Mosque, the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said. While the sparsely populated epicentre helped limit casualties, officials warned that the timing of the disaster, just before Afghanistan’s freezing winter, could worsen humanitarian conditions.

Hundreds of homes were flattened or severely damaged, leaving families exposed …

Sanae Takaichi Faces Criticism Over Trump Diplomacy

Sanae Takaichi Faces Criticism Over Trump Diplomacy

November 4, 2025 10:01 am

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received both commendation and criticism in parliament on Tuesday following her high-profile diplomatic debut, which included hosting U.S. President Donald Trump during her first week in office.

The 63-year-old leader, Japan’s first female prime minister, has drawn strong domestic approval for her energetic start, but opposition lawmakers accused her of “flattery diplomacy” after reports she planned to nominate Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, a move confirmed by the White House.

During a parliamentary session, Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, congratulated Takaichi on her “big smiles” and “energetic diplomacy,” …

Kimberly Guilfoyle: First U.S. Female Ambassador to Greece

Kimberly Guilfoyle: First U.S. Female Ambassador To Greece

November 4, 2025 9:30 am

Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former California prosecutor and television personality closely associated with U.S. President Donald Trump, has officially assumed office as the new U.S. ambassador to Greece, marking a historic appointment as the first woman to hold the post.

Guilfoyle, 56, presented her diplomatic credentials on Tuesday to Greek President Constantine Tassoulas during a formal ceremony in Athens. She was sworn in on Sept. 29 in Washington before departing for Greece, where she attended a weekend welcome gala alongside senior government officials and business leaders.

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time in U.S.–Greek relations, as Washington seeks to …

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

Radnički Coach Žižović Dies After On-Pitch Collapse

November 4, 2025 3:42 am

In a tragic scene that shocked the Serbian Super League, Bosnian coach Mladen Žižović has died aged 44 (some sources report 45) after collapsing during the match between FK Radnički 1923 and FK Mladost Lučani in Lučani. The incident occurred in the 22nd minute of the game when Žižović suddenly fell ill in the technical area and was treated on-site before being rushed to hospital. 

The match was momentarily halted as medical staff attended to Žižović. Shortly afterward, club officials and the footballing community received the devastating news that he had passed away. The game was subsequently abandoned as players, …

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