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16,009 storiesThree carabinieri are killed and 25 other people are injured in an intentional explosion during the attempted
2025 Castel d'Azzano explosion — Three carabinieri are killed and 25 other people are injured in an intentional explosion during the attempted eviction of a farmhouse in Castel d'Azzano, Province of Verona, Veneto
Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina issues a decree dissolving the National Assembly one day after fleeing to
2025 Malagasy protests — Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina issues a decree dissolving the National Assembly one day after fleeing to an unknown location, alleging fear for his life following a military co
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 a decade after its release, despite 41% of Windows users still running
2025 Nauruan parliamentary election — Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 a decade after its release, despite 41% of Windows users still running this version of the operating system. [https://support.microsoft.com/en
In association football, the South Africa soccer team qualifies for the upcoming FIFA World Cup following a
South Africa at the FIFA World Cup — In association football, the South Africa soccer team qualifies for the upcoming FIFA World Cup following a 3-0 win against Rwanda. This will be their first appearance in the FIFA
The European Union fines luxury brands Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe over 157 million (US$182.5 million) for
China–United States trade war — The European Union fines luxury brands Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe over 157 million (US$182.5 million) for violating EU competition laws through price fixing. [https://www.dw.com/en/eu
The death toll from the past week's torrential rain-related flooding across five states in eastern Mexico,
October 2025 Mexico floods and landslides — The death toll from the past week's torrential rain-related flooding across five states in eastern Mexico, especially in Hidalgo and Veracruz, increases to 64, with 257 others stil
The National Assembly refuses to comply with Rajoelina's decree and votes to impeach him, as the military
2025 Malagasy protests — The National Assembly refuses to comply with Rajoelina's decree and votes to impeach him, as the military says that they have now seized power. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-
Ivory Coast and Senegal also qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
South Africa at the FIFA World Cup — Ivory Coast and Senegal also qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Ivory Coast will make its first appearance in the tournament since 2014. [https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/a
Twenty people are killed and 16 others are injured when a bus catches fire in Rajasthan, India.
October 2025 Mexico floods and landslides — Twenty people are killed and 16 others are injured when a bus catches fire in Rajasthan, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces compensation payments of ₹200,000 (US$2,200)
The Malagasy military formally announces it is "taking power" with a military council after the ousting of
2025 Malagasy protests — The Malagasy military formally announces it is "taking power" with a military council after the ousting of President Rajoelina. [https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2025/10/14/m
Hamas hands over the 20 remaining living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, and Israel releases over 1,900
Gaza peace plan — Hamas hands over the 20 remaining living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross, and Israel releases over 1,900 Palestinian detainees, including 250 people serving life sentences for co
Joel Mokyr is awarded half of this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for "having identified
2025 Nobel Prizes — Joel Mokyr is awarded half of this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for "having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress", w
At least 66 people are injured, including around 16 seriously, when two trains collide outside Jablonov nad
2025 Nobel Prizes — At least 66 people are injured, including around 16 seriously, when two trains collide outside Jablonov nad Turňou, Slovakia. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/least-20-injured
Tipping points in the climate system, Environmental issues with coral reefs
2025 Nobel Prizes — Tipping points in the climate system, Environmental issues with coral reefs
Heads of government of 30 countries and leaders of several major international organisations gather in Sharm
2025 Gaza peace summit — Heads of government of 30 countries and leaders of several major international organisations gather in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to discuss the next steps in the implementation of the
Three faculty members are wounded in a stabbing attack at a private high school for neurodivergent children
Pakistan–United States relations — Three faculty members are wounded in a stabbing attack at a private high school for neurodivergent children in Torrance, California, United States. The suspected assailant, an ex-s
Results from Saturday's election in Nauru show that incumbent president David Adeang has been re-elected to
2025 Nauruan parliamentary election — Results from Saturday's election in Nauru show that incumbent president David Adeang has been re-elected to his seat, though the parliament must decide whether Adeang will continue
Cape Verde qualifies for the FIFA World Cup for first time in its history after defeating Eswatini 3–0 during
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) — Cape Verde qualifies for the FIFA World Cup for first time in its history after defeating Eswatini 3–0 during CAF World Cup qualifiers. [https://www.rfi.fr/en/sports/20251013-histo
Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, local authorities shut down aid distribution sites run by the
Gaza peace plan — Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, local authorities shut down aid distribution sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which were the locations of shootings by the
Two people are killed and one is injured when a SOCATA TBM-700 aircraft crashes in Dartmouth, Massachusetts,
2025 Nobel Prizes — Two people are killed and one is injured when a SOCATA TBM-700 aircraft crashes in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States. [https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-plane-crash-da
Scientists at the University of Exeter in England report large-scale die-off of coral reefs, the first major
2025 Nobel Prizes — Scientists at the University of Exeter in England report large-scale die-off of coral reefs, the first major tipping point in large changes in the climate system. [https://www.theg
The Dutch government invokes the Goods Availability Act to seize control of the Chinese-owned semiconductor
China–Netherlands relations — The Dutch government invokes the Goods Availability Act to seize control of the Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, which is headquartered in Nijmegen, Gelderland, a
Hamas returns the bodies of four of the 28 deceased Israeli hostages, partially violating a provision of the
Gaza peace plan — Hamas returns the bodies of four of the 28 deceased Israeli hostages, partially violating a provision of the ceasefire agreement for all hostages to be returned in one day, though
At least fourteen people are killed when a gold mine collapses in El Callao, Bolívar, Venezuela.
2025 Nobel Prizes — At least fourteen people are killed when a gold mine collapses in El Callao, Bolívar, Venezuela. The military sets up a command post to recover the bodies. [https://apnews.com/arti
Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif nominates United States president Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace
Pakistan–United States relations — Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif nominates United States president Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for a second time, citing his mediation of the Gaza peace plan. Sha